Ottawa Faces Budget Patch With Sales Tax Talk
Padgett proposes raising city sales tax by a half cent to avoid sharp property tax hikes and fund deferred items like playgrounds and street work. Five mills would net about 350000, while a half cent sales tax could bring 1.1 million, as state cuts and rising costs squeeze Ottawa’s budget. Local officials consider staging a sales tax vote while balancing utility revenues and franchise tax declines.
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Ottawa
Paving plan reaches final stages in Franklin County project
Franklin County signed a 2.25 million contract with Killough Construction of Ottawa to lay asphalt on 38 miles of county roads as the final phase of a two year 36 mile program. Work could begin in August and finish by November if weather stays favorable, with four project areas along Cloud Road Utah Terrace Labette Road and Labette vicinity including Centropolis and portions near Pomona.
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Mock accident draws crowd at Richmond library event
Richmond librarians and volunteer firefighters staged a simulated rollover crash for about 70 attendees from infants to seniors. Firefighters in gear stabilized and rescued “victims” as the library and fire department highlight ongoing joint educational programs.
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Elementary teacher moves up to middle school
Ottawa Middle School appoints Carmen Schaefer as assistant principal after 11 years in the Ottawa district. Schaefer, a former kindergarten and fifth grade teacher, beat 31 applicants for the post, with principal Randy Oliver praising her fit and local ties.
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City to Trim Funding for Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter
City Manager Weldon Padgett urged cutting Ottawa 2006 funding for the Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter from 45000 to 30000, based on sheltering about 1100 animals yearly. He proposed assigning the city license program to the shelter and consider cat licensing to supplement revenue. Main Street funding could drop from 30000 to 27500 while maintaining a five year pace.
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Ottawa
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