Budget measures for police body cameras and city street projects
The budget allocates about 465 000 dollars to purchase body cameras for 154 Lawrence Police Department officers and 66 000 for a midyear technical support role. It also funds Queens Road reconstruction with 4.85 million, largely via benefit district charges, and outlines plans for a 450 000 stoplight project at Sixth Street. Street reconstructions on 19th and East Ninth Streets total about 6.4 million, with ArtPlace America funding 335 000 for public art at the Arts Center and City funding sought for art.
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Lawrence prepares 2018 budget with tax and rate hikes
Commissioners set the maximum 2018 budget at 255 million dollars, boosting the property tax rate by 1.25 mills which equals about 25 dollars more annually for a 175 thousand dollar home. The plan includes renewing a 0.55 percent citywide sales tax for 10 years, funding infrastructure transit and affordable housing, projected to raise over 116 million. Utility rates would rise about 6 percent, adding roughly 65 dollars per year to residents and generating about 3 million more for water and sewer next year to cover rising costs.
City trims 11 vacant posts to save city funds
The plan eliminates 11 vacant positions including city auditor, code enforcement, three utility meter readers, and roles at Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Michael Eglinski held the auditor post until July 14 before resigning. The 11 cuts could save about $630,000 in 2018. City Hall reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832-6314. Follow her on Twitter RochelleVerde.
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Budget aims to raise property tax and utility rates for 2018
The 2018 budget contemplates a 1.25 mill property tax increase, higher utility rates, and renewal of a 0.55 percent citywide sales tax. The plan would raise about $112 annually for a $175,000 home when combined with county and district increases, funding a new police headquarters and capital projects. Commissioners weigh cuts to keep taxes low while preserving needed services.
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Perry Lecompton school board candidates speak on community roots
Brad Guess and Debbie Walburn outline motives to serve USD 343 in Perry Lecompton. Guess, an architect and PLHS graduate, cites community safety and district strength. Walburn, district treasurer for USD 372, emphasizes funding, staff support, and continuity in education. County reporter Elvyn Jones can be reached at 832-7166.
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Eudora back trails plan. Baldwin library seeks writers group
Eudora moves ahead on the South Trail phase two with Kansas Heavy Construction as the low bidder. The project, funded by a KDOT enhancement grant, will cost the city about 170 481 and wrap by Christmas, running 3 500 feet along County Road 1061 from Highway 10 to Shadow Ridge Park. The Eudora Community Center will close Aug 7 13 for maintenance. pool and restrooms stay open. Baldwin City also plans a writers group and expanded children's programs at the Public Library.
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