While I agree that the Evanston city manager must be mindful of the fiscal consequences of supporting programs and activities with a social or potential economic impact, we also have to remember th
The city claims it will take $18,500 to renovate the new police outpost - just under the $20,000 - so we have no bids again - and the potential for city workers to work on it - its interesting it t
The Organizations interested in using the building should gather funds and purchase it. As we have learned from experience the city is a poor landlord.
Bobkiewicz says a number of community groups have expressed interest in operating social service and music programs similar to Boocoo at the Boocoo site, but each would have required ci
Didn't the City say it wanted to divest itself of real estate (ie, Harley Clarke Mansion, Noyes Cultural Arts Center) or was that just last year's fiction.
Not all services provided by government must be money makers
While I agree that the Evanston city manager must be mindful of the fiscal consequences of supporting programs and activities with a social or potential economic impact, we also have to remember th
And send Wally over to build
And send Wally over to build a patio for them. Hooray!
Another Patio deal?
The city claims it will take $18,500 to renovate the new police outpost - just under the $20,000 - so we have no bids again - and the potential for city workers to work on it - its interesting it t
Fees not tax
Why not have users pay instead of taxes ? This would make the expense/revenue clearer.
Time for an accounting of the economic development fund
Is this the first time this is coming before the public? Where has this been discussed in committee?
So What!!!!!
At least the city would still have 315K in its pocket.
No evidence that they work
The question we should be considering is whether blue lights phones are more effective than other crime prevention measures of equal cost.
Non-profit purchaser
If, as you suggest, a not-for-profit community group were to buy the property it would in all likelihood end up being off the tax rolls anyway.
-- Bill
Let the Community Buy It
The Organizations interested in using the building should gather funds and purchase it. As we have learned from experience the city is a poor landlord.
Levy Center
The Levy Center newsletter says the center will be closed Dec.
Groups
One of the groups was the one mentioned in this story.
-- Bill
Bobkiewicz says a number of
BooCoo
It's a shame it didn't make it. Hope something nice goes in for the neighborhood and HS kids.
City to Acquire?
Didn't the City say it wanted to divest itself of real estate (ie, Harley Clarke Mansion, Noyes Cultural Arts Center) or was that just last year's fiction.
Is this why the Levy Center
Is this why the Levy Center is closed for a long period over the holidays?