A financial structure supported by a small group of high-value taxpayers has helped keep rates low, but rising costs and moderating revenue are narrowing the town’s margin for future decisions
We would like Mims Property to become a designated historic preserve. This will prevent the planned development (& avoid the demolition of much of this forest). Keeping this entire property as a preserve means lower cost to taxpayers. It will be a never-ending money pit for taxpayers if the town builds and maintains an amphitheater, a large “community” building, grass fields (frequent fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and mowing), entertainment equipment, artificial lighting (& cost to run those lights), so on. Not to mention the environmental damage it will cause. According to NC natural habitat documentation, the downtown area already has over 20% impervious surfaces with the Mims Property acting as the one last carbon sink, the one last continuous tree canopy with undamaged rolling hills that buffer noise pollution, light pollution, and air pollution. It would be such an expense and such a tragedy for future generations to lose even a few acres of this documented historic property. Forests aren’t a placeholder. They are a vital part of our ecosystem.
Absolutely agree. Great point! I would LOVE to examine the budget line for line and specifically review the non-discretionary spending versus the discretionary spending of the budget. TING is purely a discretionary spending decision that is NOT needed at this time.
Maybe need to hold off on revamping Ting Park. We know we have to have water , wastewater , firefighter and police personnel.
Not sure the cost of the recreation renovations makes sense.
We would like Mims Property to become a designated historic preserve. This will prevent the planned development (& avoid the demolition of much of this forest). Keeping this entire property as a preserve means lower cost to taxpayers. It will be a never-ending money pit for taxpayers if the town builds and maintains an amphitheater, a large “community” building, grass fields (frequent fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and mowing), entertainment equipment, artificial lighting (& cost to run those lights), so on. Not to mention the environmental damage it will cause. According to NC natural habitat documentation, the downtown area already has over 20% impervious surfaces with the Mims Property acting as the one last carbon sink, the one last continuous tree canopy with undamaged rolling hills that buffer noise pollution, light pollution, and air pollution. It would be such an expense and such a tragedy for future generations to lose even a few acres of this documented historic property. Forests aren’t a placeholder. They are a vital part of our ecosystem.
Absolutely agree. Great point! I would LOVE to examine the budget line for line and specifically review the non-discretionary spending versus the discretionary spending of the budget. TING is purely a discretionary spending decision that is NOT needed at this time.