A2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Tax hit for multiplex build now calculated THE FLOODING two weeks ago put a damper on a June 16 open house to get public opinion on revised plans for a proposed $7.5 million multi- plex here. The turnout was sparse as many residents with cxtra lime were instead volunteering to help sand- bag to protect affected homes. City recreation superintendent Steve Scolt also sel up a stand at the farmer’s market two Saturdays ago and said organizers may hold another open house. Scott also made an appearance at the Kitimat-Stikine regional district board mecting last weekend to go over the latest information. New figures released at the open house suggest the hew facility won’t cost the city any more money to op- crate, Operating revenues — based on the second arena booked at 70 per cent of the level of the existing one — are projected at $1.038 million. Total expenses for all the facilities — the new multi- plex and the pool — are eslimaled at $1.434 million. That would leave an annual deficit of $396,000, which is less than the current annual city subsidy to run the arena and pool of $480,000. “We think we’re being conservative,’’ Scott said. The plans have been trimmed in cost to $7.5 million 4 drama theatre and some other components from the first phase. The open house was to determine if there’s public support to move ahead with the rejigged design. Estimates of borrowing costs are also in. They’re based on cosis being split 70-30 between the city and contributing areas of the regional district and the money being borrowed at 7 per cent interest over 20 years, If $6 million was borrowed on that basis, a $100,000 home in Terrace would pay $34.82 extra each year on ils property taxes, while a $100,000 Thornhill home would pay $44.81 extra. If $7 million was borrowed, those numbers rise to $40.62 per year in Terrace and $52.31 in the unincorporated areas, How much is borrowed depends on city council deci- sions in the months ahead and how much money can be collected through other means. from a previous $11.4 million by eliminating plans for | Clarification A MAY 26, 1999 story about driving up Hwy37 North to a location about four hours north of the Hwy37 North and Hwy16 junction indicated there were no gas slations north of Kitwanga. In fact there are three — at Elsworth Camp, at Meziadin Junction and at Bell II. are we there yet? Great selection of travel toys to make your trip go faster. 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Dr. Loni Almas, a member of the health council herself, said a number of comments attributed to Larisa Tarwick are an insult to physicians, ‘There have been a num- ber of statements implied by the board and Larisa that doctors in this hospital prac- lice inappropriate medi- cine,’ Almas said at a health council meeting June 24. A letter from Almas ad- dressed to Tarwick, that was included in the meeting agenda package, carried much the same feeling, Almas said doctors arc tired of following the ad- ministration agenda at Mills Memorial Hospital and want more of a say on decisions . affecting patients. Doctors have for some time been saying that con- tinual budget cuts at Mills are eroding patient care, At the meeting Almas asked Tarwick for a written Statement clarifying her views on local doctors. Tarwick was asked Whether or not she was prepared to deny comments about physicians in- appropriately admitting patients and doing un- necessary surgery simply to make more money. Almas said a draft copy of an independent report. on pediateic services al Mills Memorial Hospital con- tained comments from Tar- wick in which she criticized doctors. Tarwick is quoted in that copy as saying that doctors here overadmit patients and perform unnecessary surgery, causing budget problems. Almas also referred to a letter to the health council written by local resident Cynthia Pryser Wreggitt in- dicating a health council member told her ‘doctors spend far too much time al the hospital and consequent- ly are a drain on the hospital resources.”’ The doctor also quoted from news stories in saying that Tarwick attacked local doctors. Tarwick denied making any comments criticizing physicians, saying she was tnisrepresented in news Stories carried in The Ter- Please welcame your neighbourhood convassers when they knock on'your door, Do lt For A Friend Only 35% of worthy cancer projects can be funded. Help raise the percentage! 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