On June 10, 2008, on this blog, were a series of questions and answers regarding this waste of water user's fees.
According to the story buried on page A-4 of the 10/19/08 Democrat (read the entire story here) matters are even worse than they were in June. Instead of 2.5 Million it has now blossomed into $4.83 Million.
In these tough economic times, only projects that are absolutely critical should even be considered for funding. This is not one of those.
We urge the City Council to DENY the request for more funds and table the water tower.
BREAK THE CHAIN OR BREAK THE BANK!
Monday, October 20, 2008
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Water is not critical?
6:54
Moderator didn't say water is not critical. The point made is the tank, which apparently has almost doubled in price, is not critical.
In looking online, I think the options staff has come up with are very limited and way overpriced. I saw that some communities paid less than $1 million for a 400,000 gallon tank. Of course that was a couple of years ago... but you can compare $2.5 million and $1 million.
Also not considered is the landmark quality of the structure. Some communities make the tanks into a source of community pride or tourist attraction. Some are sponsored.
Water is not critical? Tank is not needed? Is the city doing it just to spend money?
Bad city!
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