Double Dipping
So now the city wants to come back and grab more money from the citizens of Tulsa, this time its for some low water dams on the Arkansas... I know the will of the people was for river development but instead we got pocket parks downtown, pools in other citys when we cant keep our own open (15 public pools closed this summer), & we get a 200 million $$$ Arena that will lose money while Broken Arrow got the Bass Pro Shop (and they are doing quite well thanks to it). So now they say they want to come back and "prioritize" the river... or do they?
Didnt we already approve low water dams for the river?
Vision 2025 funds will be utilized to construct two low water dams, which along with Zink Lake, will provide a series of lakes in the Arkansas River corridor. These low water dams will enhance the Tulsa area’s most visible physical asset by creating a series of urban lakes within the river channel. The more consistent water level in the river will add to its scenic beauty while also enhancing fishing and support other water-based recreational activities. This local funding is a key component in attracting federal money for the dams and other river channel improvements and will also serve as a catalyst for private investment. This series of lakes, created by low water dams and other improvements in the corridor, will make the Arkansas River more attractive and usable year round. Exact locations of the dams will be determined by a planning and engineering study, which is part of the upcoming Arkansas River Corridor Master Plan which is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and local stakeholders.
Didnt we already approve low water dams for the river?
Vision 2025 funds will be utilized to construct two low water dams, which along with Zink Lake, will provide a series of lakes in the Arkansas River corridor. These low water dams will enhance the Tulsa area’s most visible physical asset by creating a series of urban lakes within the river channel. The more consistent water level in the river will add to its scenic beauty while also enhancing fishing and support other water-based recreational activities. This local funding is a key component in attracting federal money for the dams and other river channel improvements and will also serve as a catalyst for private investment. This series of lakes, created by low water dams and other improvements in the corridor, will make the Arkansas River more attractive and usable year round. Exact locations of the dams will be determined by a planning and engineering study, which is part of the upcoming Arkansas River Corridor Master Plan which is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and local stakeholders.
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This is what we voted for, so who are they trying to buy off THIS time?
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XonOFF said...
Here's another source if someone needs backup. www.swt.usace.army.mil/library/Arkansas River Corridor/index.htm " Vision 2025 includes monies for low water dams, shoreline beautification, and a sediment catch basin to reduce silt and sedimentation problems in Zink Lake. However, until the Arkansas River Corridor Master Plan is complete, no funds will be expended."
6/29/2007
XonOFF said...
This wouldn't be the only time either, we've paid for police helicopters, forensics labs and handguns twice recently, too.
6/29/2007