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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2011
Page
1
Lawrence officials announced a purchase deal for a 25,000-square-foot warehouse next to Douglas County Jail to become a new 125-bed Lawrence Community Shelter. The deal totals about 1.7 million with overall project cost near 2.7 million and targeted completion within a year.
The agreement to purchase a 25,000 square foot building at 3701 Franklin Park Circle near the Douglas County Jail was finalized this week for about 1.7 million. The new shelter will offer 125 beds, 50 more than the current facility, with total project costs around 2.7 million including renovations. Funding includes a 200,000 pledge from HUD, 78,900 from city stimulus funds, and a 540,000 Mabee Foundation grant. For donations, visit lawrenceshelter.org.
Mid-America Manufactured Housing Communities plans to sell Gaslight Village Mobile Home Park at 1900 W. 31st St as city officials watch. A potential buyer explores a residential project with higher density, triggering rezoning from four to seven to 15 units per acre and possible relocation assistance for residents.
Lawrence leaders propose revoking rental licenses for properties with two occupancy violations within 24 months and even one violation if not corrected. Mayor Cromwell notes neighborhoods suffer, but officials say violations are minority. The change aims to curb overcrowding in single family homes and raise stakes for noncompliant landlords.
Kansas faces potential federal takeover of its health exchange if a state run system is not created. Gov. Brownback rejected a $315 million federal grant citing strings attached, while aides note exchanges under the Affordable Care Act must be in place by 2014.
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