City eyes more funds for weatherization
After a severe winter that saw heating costs skyrocket, Lawrence city commissioners are mulling adding extra funds to a program that helps low- and moderate-income homeowners weatherize their property against winter cold.
City Manager Mike Wildgen said the city budgets $40,000 a year for the program, but spent $26,175 in 2000 for families that met income eligibility guidelines.
"You could sure change the guidelines and make more people eligible," Wildgen said.
Wildgen said he did not know the number of people turned away by the program, or the reasons. He said he will provide that information to commissioners.
Farmers Market study to be later in April
City commissioners on Tuesday delayed a study session on a proposed move by the Lawrence Farmers Market to the 800 block of New Hampshire.
Market officials had asked for an April 8 study session. Tuesday, commissioners said the date would be awkward after the April 3 commission election, but before new commissioners take office April 10.
Market vendors have asked the Lawrence City Commission to allow the move, and to renovate the parking lot with twin carports at a cost of $284,000.
Officials said the session will be pushed to later in April.
Lawrence gives away fertilizer for gardens
Lawrence gardeners can get a little help from the city.
The city is offering, free of charge, "treated wastewater solids" to help residents fertilize their gardens. The material is high in organic matter, which increases soil texture and helps hold water, helping plants. City officials said the solids have passed health and environmental safety standards.
Gardeners are asked to bring their own receptacles to haul the material. For more information, call 832-7859.
No comments
Commenting is turned off for this story.