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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2002
Page
6
Weather brief notes fair week with forecast for tonight partly cloudy lows mid 60s, Wednesday partly sunny with highs near 90s, Wednesday night partly cloudy near 70. Special fair section in Wednesday Herald promises updates and events.
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City Manager Weldon Padgett says there should be no increase in the 2003 city property tax mill levy and a possible slight decrease. He plans to reduce transfers from utility funds to cover the gap, tapping reserves and other sources while expecting higher sales tax receipts. The county valuation rise could further ease property taxes for individuals. The Ottawa City Commission reviewed police and municipal court budgets as work continued on the general fund and the full city budget.
Ottawa commissioners voted to broaden the cleanup program targeting dilapidated houses and weedy lots. They kept demolition funding at 50000 for next year and noted plans to demolish a third series of structures this year while pursuing bids.
Kansas educators and state school board candidates gathered at Ottawa Middle School where Mark Talman of the Kansas Association of School Boards outlined how No Child Left Behind will reshape public education. He urged more funding via tax increases to sustain performance while noting Kansas ranks high in reading, math, ACT and SAT scores, and college completion. William Griffith, a 76th district candidate, endorsed tax increases to aid schools through expected turbulence.
A water main break at 23rd and Main shut off water for hours, affecting Pizza Hut and Taco Bell during peak lunch service. KDHE will investigate and issue guidance. restaurants may close temporarily if no running water. Taco Bell was briefly closed before reopening once the line was repaired.
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