City Hall to discuss flat fee for solar panels
The Lawrence city agenda for 6:35 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall Sixth and Massachusetts outlines a possible flat fee for solar panel installations. Meeting documents are available online at lawrences.org through WOW Channel 25.
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Hutchinson boy charged with first degree murder in fire
A 14 year old Hutchinson youth is charged with two counts of first degree murder and an attempted murder in connection with a house fire that killed his mother and 11 year old sister. He is held at Reno County Youth Detention and faces possible adult trial. Investigators say an accelerant was used and a motive is not disclosed. Authorities say the father escaped unharmed. Fire department, police, state fire marshal and ATF investigated.
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City to weigh lower permit fees for solar panel installs
City commissioners will consider approving a new fee schedule that reduces building permit costs for standard residential solar panel installations, potentially easing the upfront expense for homeowners and encouraging rooftop solar adoption.
City Panel to Cap Solar Inspection Fee at 65 Dollars
The Building Code Board of Appeals recommends a flat 65 dollar inspection fee for solar panel installations that require no structural changes. Some firms reported current charges reach several hundred dollars. Local solar installers argued the inspection workload is minimal and urged the change.
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City Commission Agenda Highlights and Approvals
Minutes from various boards and commissions will be received and all claims approved. Licenses recommended by the city clerk’s office will be issued. New utility easements for Minor Subdivision MS-13-00341 at 2035 Barker Ave accepted. Agreements with Kansas DOT and Douglas County authorized. Title VI Program revised for Lawrence Transit System. Subordination for Robyn Brecheisen approved. Mayor authorized to sign related agreements. Regular agenda includes first readings of Ordinances 8862, 8915, 8916 and Joint Resolution 7045 with Horizon 2020 steering committee. wealth of capital and permit fee provisions discussed.
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Protestants testify for Kansas priest sainthood bid
In Wichita many former POWs and non Catholics support Emil Kapaun for sainthood. Vatican investigators visit this weekend to review evidence of his wartime heroism in Korea and his defiance of camp rules. Former POW Robert Wood lauds Kapaun as a unifying light amid harsh conditions.
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