Paola City Council members recently expressed their support of an incentive that could help with the development of six apartments inside a building on the west side of Paola’s Park Square. Acting Interim City Manager Randi Shannon … said the owner is installing a fire suppression system for the apartments, which will require a 4-inch water line to be brought in through the foundation, as well as a 2-inch line for the second-floor apartments. The owner requested an incentive to help ease the financial burden because the total cost would be $5,500 just in connection fees — $1,500 for the 4-inch line and $4,000 for the 4-inch line. Council members previously had discussed, during their Feb. 1 work session, considering a 50 percent reduction of the connection fees because they realize the need for alternative housing options and the importance of supporting rehabilitation projects.
Source: The Miami County Republic
