Ottawa Recreation Commission budget sparks tax concerns
The Ottawa Recreation Commission approved a 2005 2006 budget of 1 184 000 amid questions over finances after allegations and investigations into staff conduct. Revenue mainly comes from the 5 72 mill levy and program income with a 546 605 allocation next year. Director Jane Morton cites a recreation facility fund of 625 000 with about 300 000 from an extra mill added in 2002. The prior year budget was 722 989. See FINANCES Page 10.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission faces scrutiny and inquiries
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Antique engine and tractor show revs up Ottawa crowd
More than 400 tractors filled Forest Park for Power of the Past 11th annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show. Organizers reported 5,000 to 6,000 attendees, with demonstrations of rock crushing, hay baling, threshing, feed grinding, and children learning about apple cider.
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ORC Pushes Recreation Center Plan for Ottawa
Ottawa Recreation Commission director Jane Morton says the Vision report guides three years of efforts toward a recreation facility. Proposals have included gym space fields tracks meeting rooms and green space with indoor aquatics deferred due to budget constraints. The 2002 task force informed plans, though no vote success is noted this excerpt.
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