Oswego Approves 2012 Spending Plan
There is no property tax increase. However, the sewer fee will take a big jump as the city looks to make the water and sewer service self-sufficient in 2012 as mandated under the consent decree.
The Planning and Development Committee this week sent a businessman’s request for a zone change to the Planning Board for its advisory opinion for the proposed change. His plan to develop a hotel there, however, drew objections from some owners of existing hotels.
Members of the Common Council on Tuesday night began going over the proposed 2012 budget department by department – line by line. It’s a tight budget, Mayor Randy Bateman said. It holds the line on spending and there shouldn’t be any tax increase, he added.
Port City bars that receive a variance to the noise ordinance to host outdoor live entertainment will have to tone it down earlier. The Planning and Development Committee sent a recommendation to the full council Monday night that would restrict the hours local bars could allow outside bands to play.
The Crisafulli baseball diamond area of Breitbeck Park is going to the dogs. At its meeting Monday night, the Physical Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation to transforming the currently idle baseball field into a park for canines. The full council will consider the plan next week.
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