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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1995
Page
7
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously approved a 5.8 percent increase in wholesale water treatment costs. The rate to six rural districts and Baldwin will rise from 1.39 to 1.47 dollars per 1,000 gallons next year. Wayne Flory, chair of Rural Water District No 2, voiced concern for 360 customers.
Six rural water districts and the city of Baldwin pay Lawrence to treat their water. The article outlines projected cost increases for 1997 through 2000, with rates of 27 percent in 1997, and 3.3, 3.8, and 3.7 percent in the following years. Lawrence operates two treatment plants using Clinton Lake and the Kansas River sources.
Kansas University Gover nance committee approves 1996 97 parking budget raising general admission and permit fees. Football and basketball parking rise to 5 dollars, residence hall permits to 50 dollars, meters to 4 dollars, violations up to 60 dollars. Handicap spaces jump to 100 dollars. Budget goes to University Council after July 1 1996.
United Way of Douglas County reports 1995 96 campaign pledges total 1.04 million with 7 591 pledges to date through Nov 13. Chair Larissa Johns says the sum compares to 1.1 million last year and several groups have yet to report results.
A summary of this year’s United Way drive shows 87.25 percent funds go to community services, 12 percent cover local overhead and administration, and 0.75 percent is sent to United Way national headquarters.
Graduate Teaching Assistants Coalition at Kansas University plan a 12 25 p m protest march from the Kansas Union to Wescoe Hall to demand a 3 5 percent pay raise withheld as punishment for union activity. GTA leaders expect 200 to 300 participants as they press KU officials and EU to grant the raise amid ongoing PERB proceedings.
Kansas University's 1.7 million Bates Recital Hall faces delays as bankruptcy among subcontractors Davco Farm Co and Double Eagle stalls concrete, masonry and roof work. March 1 target remains for completion with a October 1996 dedication still planned, while a Canadian organ firm awaits placement of a 35 foot pipe organ. Universal Construction of Kansas City oversees work. funders include Dane and Polly Bales and Hansen Foundation.
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