City commission opens budget talks with outside agencies
Lawrence city commissioners began two days of hearings on 2003 budget requests from 13 agencies plus 13 more today, seeking nearly 1.3 million dollars. The talks mark a rare in-person interaction as agencies explain programs to Mayor Sue Hack and other officials amid a tight year.
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Agencies seek city funding for multiple local groups
Law rence Humane Society requests 242 000, Lawrence Douglas County Health Department 465 865, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging 7 750, Economic Development 92 820, Strategic Plan 25 000, The Shelter Inc 30 000, Warm Hearts 6 000, Lawrence Alliance 12 500, Sister Cities Scholarships 2 500, Douglas County Legal Aid 31 775, TM Salvation Army 30 000, Douglas County CASA Inc 13 700, Douglas County Community Service 18 263, Women s Transition Care Services 6 500, Douglas County Visitation Center 7 500, Housing and Credit Counseling 5 327, Watkins Community Museum 18 689, Ballard Community Center 500, Partnership for Children Youth 76 234, Operation Wildlife 36 000, Lawrence Arts Center 77 000, Downtown Lawrence Health Care Access 12 000.
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Officials praise Lawrence budget as user friendly and clear
Kansas University expert Kurt Thurmaier on the Lawrence budget says the 2002 version is the best in 12 years, with clearer goals and a narrative explaining city spending of 101 million dollars. Debbie Van Laun calls the 2003 budget a work in progress as officials await the GFOA results.
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