Lawrence leaders back field operations HQ plan
City officials endorse a $29 million field operations headquarters as part of a $239 million five year capital plan. The project aims to consolidate up to a dozen existing facilities into a single campus to share operations and equipment costs. Commissioners support the concept but want more details before final approval. Stuart Boley notes continued evaluation with input from two city managers.
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Local arts groups face pandemic uncertainty in Douglas County
Douglas County arts and culture leaders say the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has hit funding and programming hard while the greatest challenge remains the uncertain duration of the crisis. Steve Nowak, executive director of the Watkins Museum of History, notes the difficulty in planning amid extended restrictions.
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Arts leaders warn Douglas County on pandemic losses
Nowak and other arts and culture leaders told the Douglas County Commission how the pandemic has hurt funding. They rely on events that bring crowds into small enclosed spaces and expect steep financial losses this year.
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Lawrence budget decisions loom in 2021 plan
Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday to authorize publication of the 2021 budget summary establishing maximum expenditure authority. City Manager Craig Owens proposes a $291 million budget with a flat property tax rate and utility rate increases to fund infrastructure.
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