Note: There is a maximum of 200 words per comment. If you wish to post more, please visit our forum.
Bond issue concerns city
Staff Writer, Jessica Musicar
Sunday, September 28, 2008 | 1 comment(s)
NORTH BEND — City councilors are wary about an idea to put a North Bend Municipal Pool bond measure on the ballot some time next year.
The city needs to raise about $1.4 million to complete Phase 2 of the project to expand the pool building, and members of the Save Our Pool Committee believe a bond could be the solution if fundraising isn’t sufficient. The effort is being split into two pieces, with Phase 2A taking care of the lobby renovation, office space and lifeguard restrooms. That portion will be paid for by $326,000 in city funds leftover from Phase 1, and a challenge grant from the Ford Family Foundation.
Councilor Janet Rubin said she wasn’t keen on the idea of a bond considering the current economy.
City Administrator Jan Willis reminded the council that the idea is in its infancy.
Councilors gave her permission to pursue Phase 2A, and the issue will be discussed again during the Council’s January goal setting meeting. A survey to determine public interest also may be inserted into the city’s seasonal newspaper.
“This isn’t something we would want to rush into at all,” Willis said.
The city needs to raise about $1.4 million to complete Phase 2 of the project to expand the pool building, and members of the Save Our Pool Committee believe a bond could be the solution if fundraising isn’t sufficient. The effort is being split into two pieces, with Phase 2A taking care of the lobby renovation, office space and lifeguard restrooms. That portion will be paid for by $326,000 in city funds leftover from Phase 1, and a challenge grant from the Ford Family Foundation.
Councilor Janet Rubin said she wasn’t keen on the idea of a bond considering the current economy.
City Administrator Jan Willis reminded the council that the idea is in its infancy.
Councilors gave her permission to pursue Phase 2A, and the issue will be discussed again during the Council’s January goal setting meeting. A survey to determine public interest also may be inserted into the city’s seasonal newspaper.
“This isn’t something we would want to rush into at all,” Willis said.
The comments below are from users of theworldlink.com and do not necessarily represent the views of The World or Lee Enterprises. Participation Guidelines
Note: There is a maximum of 200 words per comment. If you wish to post more, please visit our forum.
Note: There is a maximum of 200 words per comment. If you wish to post more, please visit our forum.
Not already registered?
The World welcomes your comments about stories, and we encourage a robust dialogue on this site. All comments must meet reasonable standards of decency and civility.
Please follow these basic rules:
- No defamatory comments about individuals or businesses.
- No deliberately false information.
- No obscenity or racially offensive language.
- No harassment, verbal abuse, threats or personal attacks.
- No information that invades another person's privacy.
- No business solicitations or charitable solicitations.
Comments that violate these standards will not be posted. Users with repeated violations may be banned from future posting.Comments will be approved throughout the day during business hours. After hours and weekend comments may not appear until the following business day. It may take a couple of hours before comments are approved.
The World generally does not edit comments, but we reserve the right to edit any comment that does not meet our standards.
Close Guidelines