subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Sun, Jul 20 2008 

Published: March 30, 2008 12:17 am    print this story   email this story   comment on this story  

Bond issue best solution for PD

The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — Edmond residents will be faced with some tough choices in the coming months. The city’s sales tax revenue is not growing as fast as projected this year, a reflection of the stern mood surrounding the national economy. At the same time, the city has some significant needs waiting to be addressed.

The Edmond Police Department is at the top of that list with the proposed $29 million Public Safety Center project.

Edmond’s voters will be asked to decide either July 29 or Aug. 26 if they are willing to pay for the project by a General Obligation bond, which will be assessed through property taxes. The owner of a $100,000 home would see an increase of $76 a year on a 10-year bond or $114 a year on a five-year bond.

While a property tax increase may be a tough pill to swallow, few are denying that a new police station is a basic public need in Edmond.

Some have expressed concern that a property tax is not an equitable assessment mechanism. They fear that renters will not be contributing to paying for public safety. However, it’s often property owners who benefit the most from a well-working public safety system.

Edmond residents also will be asked to consider a bond issue for Oklahoma County in May, and other needs such as more funding for road projects and securing more long-term water rights are creeping up on city officials. Another project on the horizon is a proposed $6 million expenditure by the city to finish the development of the Multipurpose Activity Center in Mitch Park.

The only other way to pay for the new Police Department is to lop off the many projects already approved for expenditure from the 3/4-cent sales tax, dedicate the next several years of the public safety sales tax solely to the project, not expand the MAC and potentially not continue other popular programs.

This bond issue will force residents to truly determine their priorities for the city and their taxes.

We believe that accomplishing the Public Safety Center should be one of the city’s highest priorities.

As long as the city fathers keep the bond issue for a limited term and targeted at a specific use, residents should not fear the short-term tax increase.

print this story   email this story   comment on this story  

• Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.
Google
Web EdmondSun.com

monster
wheels
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Premier Guide
Premium Jobs

In Search Of Female
In Search Of Female non-smoker PT housekeeper for single family home. Inside Guthrie limits. References a must, no crim...>MORE

INSERTERING
INSERTERING
The Edmond Sun is looking for
Inserters. Starting pay $7.00/hour.
Must be available:
W...>MORE

USA TODAY NEWSPAPER
USA TODAY NEWSPAPER
Experienced Wholesalers needed for early morning motor route delivery in the Edmond area. Mon ...>MORE

INSULATION INSTALLER,
INSULATION INSTALLER, fiberglass & spray foam, must have a car & phone. Call Gail 550-1576...>MORE

REGIONAL MANAGER
REGIONAL MANAGER
Ferguson Beauregard, a leader in the oil & gas industry, seeks an
experienced Regional Manag...>MORE

Customer Service
Customer Service
Parkway Cleaners is looking for a friendly, reliable person to help our customers M-F, 7a.m.-3:30p...>MORE

Head Pressman
The Edmond Sun
has immediate opening for
Head Pressman.
Must:
• Be available to work
days ...>MORE

LPNs - Triage Nurse
LPNs - Triage Nurse
Oklahoma City Clinic
Edmond, OK
The Triage Nurse is primarily responsible for assessi...>MORE

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators & Oilers needed immediately. Competitive pay & health insurance, please call 888-...>MORE

See all ads
Premium Merchandise

Sat 7am, 1724 St. Christopher Dr.,
Sat 7am, 1724 St. Christopher Dr., hunting & fishing, exercise, audio, toolbox, lawnmower, clothes & misc. Westborough a...>MORE

1328 Hunters Ridge Rd.
1328 Hunters Ridge Rd. (near 15th & Bryant) 6.a.m. -Noon Saturday only Combining households- Lots of everything! ...>MORE

Massive Multi-family Garage Sale.
Massive Multi-family Garage Sale. Tons of Baby & Children's Items, Furniture, Big Screen TV. Fri & Sat, 7am-1pm. 15804 S...>MORE

2900 Kingwood Dr,
2900 Kingwood Dr, between 15th & 33rd, East side of Coltrane, Sat 8-12, furniture, electronics, kid’s videos, household ...>MORE

Garage Sale,
Garage Sale, 601 Vista Lane #233 Friday & Saturday, furniture & lots of misc...>MORE

towitaway.com,
towitaway.com,
Serving OKC Metro Areas, Call 1-877-734-2325 or (405)249-0224...>MORE

Sat Only, 8-4,
Sat Only, 8-4, 3009 Broken Bow Circle. Pictures, rugs, table & chairs, etc. Arrowhead Hills, off Coltrane near 33rd. ...>MORE

Moving Sale,
Moving Sale, July 18th & 19th, 7am, 641 Bird Song, Coffee Creek, furniture, misc household, clothing, toys, TVs, & much ...>MORE

Fri & Sat 8-2
Fri & Sat 8-2 421 Brighton Danforth & Fretz, baby things, baby to adult clothes, Nintendo DS, salvage cars, books, j...>MORE

Garage Sale
Garage Sale Friday & Saturday 7-?, 16921 Valley Crest Clothes, Furniture, TV ,Toys, lots of misc....>MORE

See all ads
Premium Homes

3/2/2, 3817 Meadow Ln,
3/2/2, 3817 Meadow Ln, available Aug 1st, $995/mo + $500/dep, close to UCO & OCU, 202-6935 or 834-6574 ...>MORE

Coffee Creek Executive Home!
Coffee Creek Executive Home! 2200sf, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, on green belt & 17th green, neighborhood pool, gym & trials, 3 ca...>MORE

Edmond homes for lease
Edmond homes for lease in Covell Village. Located at Kelly and Covell across from Mitch Park.1401 Glenmere Court-2432 s...>MORE

For Lease
For Lease or possible Lease Purchase, 1404 Salem, Copperfield Addition, 3 bed, 2 bath, very nice, updated, $1100/mo, Cal...>MORE

For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
1705 Raquel Road
Pebble Creek Addition
1656 sf mol, MIL
3 bed, 2 BA, 2 Car garage<...>MORE

See all ads

© 2006, The Edmond Sun
PO Box 2470, Edmond, OK 73083
(405) 341-2121; Email News tips & feedback
Popular Business directory links - Edmond Apartments |  Edmond Attorneys |  Edmond Auto Dealers |  Edmond Auto Parts |  Edmond Auto Repair |  Edmond Beauty Salons |  Edmond Car Rental |  Edmond Dentists |  Edmond Doctors |  Edmond Flowers |  Edmond Hotels |  Edmond Insurance |  Edmond Loans |  Edmond Mortgages |  Edmond Movers |  Edmond Pizza |  Edmond Realtors |  Edmond Restaurants |  Edmond Storage |  Edmond Tax Preparation |  Edmond Travel |  Edmond Featured |  More...

 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. • CNHI Classified Advertising Network • CNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2008. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index

rc