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[LRU1967]

I'm surprised the Tea Party isn't having a fit, about the million dollar grant, to build the Rockwater Marina.  A federal grant, to help a couple, of well to do individuals, with a private project seems odd, in this time of fiscal distress.

[skirby]

LRU1967, on 27 January 2012 - 09:58 AM, said:

I'm surprised the Tea Party isn't having a fit, about the million dollar grant, to build the Rockwater Marina.  A federal grant, to help a couple, of well to do individuals, with a private project seems odd, in this time of fiscal distress.

The money for the grant comes from a fund to support boating development. The fund is funded by taxes on boating and fishing equipment and fuel. Since the taxes are paid only by people engaged in fishing and boating I don't think the Tea Party would object.

[LRU1967]

Thanks for posting the information about the Rockwater grant. I'm pleased to know that none, of my tax money is going to a project, for which I have zero interest and is being funded by the potential users.

http://wsfrprograms....FRA_Funding.pdf

[skirby]

Interesting item from the NLR board meeting this week. Property located at 800 E. Broadway has been rezoned to allow for hotel/retail use. This is a vacant parking lot at this time. It is located 2 blocks east of I-30 and 2 blocks from the President Clinton Bridge. Also, it is 3 blocks from Verizon Arena. This was passed with an emergency clause so it would take effect when it was approved. The section of Broadway have just been redone and the area is in need of redevelopment.

[ryanaw]

Lakewood Village Shopping Center is adding Kirkland's to its line up of stores. It will be right next to the Jo Ann's. I'm guessing they wanted more space. These stores will be located in the old Goody's store. It looks really nice from the outside.

[jnholmes]

Ross Dress for Less is being added to the shopping center which houses Michaels and Bed, Bath, & Beyond.  This is behind La Quinta Inn on Warden Road side of 67-167.