Community not happy with jet on a stick in Vets Park
Klamath Falls-On June 23, 2022 there was a MOU signed by Kelley Minty Chair of Klamath County Commissioners and City of Klamath Falls City Manager Jonathan Teichert. In The Matter Of Approving An MOU With The City Of Klamath Falls. - BOCC.
Background: The City of Klamath Falls is constructing a static display involving a decommissioned Air National Guard jet at Veterans Park as a tribute to all community members who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The project is estimated to cost $600,000.00. The County has agreed to split the cost with the City.
Fiscal Impact: Expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Commissioners Misc. Grant Fund - ARPA.
Recommended Motion: The motion to provide funding and authorize Commissioner Minty to sign the MOU was made and unanimously approved in the June 21, 2022 Administrative Meeting. Fiscal Impact: Expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Commissioners Misc. Grant Fund - ARPA.
At a recent Klamath Falls City Council meeting, members of the nonprofit Wingwatchers reminded the council of a land lease agreement the city had entered for the use of two acres in Veterans’ Memorial Park nearly 20 years ago.
Lowe spoke directly to the City Council during public comment at the Feb. 21 meeting to express concerns on behalf of the nonprofit board, the majority of whom, she said, do not approve of the city’s planned static F-15 jet installation project in Veterans’ Memorial Park.
The land is owned by Wingwatchers and leased to the city.
Lowe is in the process of getting on the next City Council Meeting agenda for April 17 to find out why Klamath Wingwatchers, who holds the lease for this property, is not being informed of what is going on.
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