Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 19/03/2008 - 10:02am.
Council is contemplating spending 1.1 - 1.8 million dollars for a new library that at this point is "unfunded". It will either be an increase in a tax levy or incurring long term debt. Either way all rate payers shall bear the burden even though all rate payers will not utilize this developmment. The same money could be spent on developing infrastructure to open up new building lots that would provide the town a return on their investment and a stimulus to our local economy. Also, the existing library could be stairfree at a cost substantially less than the 1.1 - 1.8 million. Also, the original part of the library is one of the first buildings in Fort Frances, why should it be sold and who is to say with all the institutional properties available, it would even be worthwhile to sell? This council does not seem to have any sort of strategic plan when it comes to development. They are certainly quick to jump at developing an existing park into residential lots.
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Council is contemplating spending 1.1 - 1.8 million dollars for a new library that at this point is "unfunded". It will either be an increase in a tax levy or incurring long term debt. Either way all rate payers shall bear the burden even though all rate payers will not utilize this developmment. The same money could be spent on developing infrastructure to open up new building lots that would provide the town a return on their investment and a stimulus to our local economy. Also, the existing library could be stairfree at a cost substantially less than the 1.1 - 1.8 million. Also, the original part of the library is one of the first buildings in Fort Frances, why should it be sold and who is to say with all the institutional properties available, it would even be worthwhile to sell? This council does not seem to have any sort of strategic plan when it comes to development. They are certainly quick to jump at developing an existing park into residential lots.