Friday, November 3, 1967
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
15
Lawrence-
Continued from page 2 the total property value of Lawrence. Raney said this means "100 per cent of the tax burden is being carried by those who own only 50 per cent of the total evaluation."
The property tax in Lawrence has increased steadily during recent years. This year's per capita tax jumped $6 per $1,000 of assessed property evaluation. If the trend continues, city officials believe the burden might become insurmountable.
Among the problems stemming from the burden is fire protection, over-extended, city officials believe, because of 15.000 students concentrated in one area.
A recent Kansas Fire Marshal's Report revealed that Lawrence will need to add one new fire station, boosting the city's total to three separate companies.
A $2.1 million bond proposal, a part of which will include the construction of one new fire station and the relocation of another, will be voted on Nov. 28.
Presently the city maintains two stations—a central downtown company and a division at 19th and Massachusetts, which will be moved to provide better protection, if the bond is approved. A new station will be built on a site yet to be selected.
Despite financial obstacles, city and University officials say social relationship between KU and Lawrence is good.
"KU and Lawrence have enjoyed an excellent relationship for many years." Gunn said. "I think the University has helped the city to prosper."
Raney concurred with Cunn, and said the city and University, with the state, hopefully will find the answer.
But nobody would say when.
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