The developer who wants to re-open Kentucky Kingdom amusement park says he’s not sure how to proceed after the city declined this week to approve a $20 million bond issue to get the facility back in working order. Ed Hart had hoped to use the money to partially reopen the park in 2012 and make… Continue reading Kentucky Kingdom Reopening Likely Delayed Again
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Ed Hart: “Scratching My Head” Over City’s Ky Kingdom Decision
The developer who wants to re-open Kentucky Kingdom amusement park says he’s not sure how to proceed after the city declined this week to approve a $20 million bond issue to get the facility back in working order. Ed Hart had hoped to use the money to partially reopen the park in 2012 and make… Continue reading Ed Hart: “Scratching My Head” Over City’s Ky Kingdom Decision
Revenue Commission Approves Water Company Loan, Council To Vote Thursday
The city owns the Water Company and regularly receives dividends from the company’s profits. The loan will collect 2% interest, and the Water Company will retain a portion of the dividend for the next eight years as repayment.
The money will be used to pay a $14 million settlement with a group of underpaid firefighters.