24 Jul 2006
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2006
Page
1
Lawrence city officials discuss dialing back park attractions once seen as safe. Water shutoff at South Park fountain during City Band events illustrates rising safety concerns and potential lawsuits. Interim City Manager David Corliss emphasizes taxpayer costs and safety as priorities while noting older play structures are now questioned.
International pressure mounted on the Bush administration to call for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel Hezbollah conflict as Condoleezza Rice headed to the region to seek a long term solution. With fighting ongoing and no sign of quick peace, diplomacy centers on postwar stabilization plans and a potential international peacekeeping force for southern Lebanon.
Eric Carter accuses Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger of a bloated regulatory system and high premiums as he challenges her in the August 1 primary. Praeger counters that Kansas hosts 1,600 insurer headquarters doing business locally, showing a strong business climate.
City water supervisor Chris Stewart welcomed the cooling July rain as it reduced strain on the two water plants. The downpour followed a spell of 100 degree days and eased pressures for Lawrence’s water system. Downtown planter watering continued as Parks and Recreation staffer Zac Wininger tended flowers after a cold front ended the heat wave.
Typical Lawrence water users should expect about a 4 percent increase in their water rates for 2007. The city faces uncertain increases for 2008 and beyond as treatment costs rise faster than inflation and participation in a Clinton Lake tapping program adds expense. Interim utilities director Chris Stewart says the 4 percent hike is acceptable for 2007, but future year costs will require closer scrutiny. Chemical costs for treatment have climbed about 15 percent, and electricity costs have also risen about 15 percent.
Campaign finance reports are due from candidates seeking state office by the upcoming Tuesday. The filing deadline applies to all declared contenders, with penalties for late submissions and detailed disclosure requirements for spending and contributions.
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