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4 UNO MORE lOCAt NEWS ONLINE AT NWI.COM PO I WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010 I PACE AS CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 Borrow income tax, the city has built up a rainy day fund of about $3.5 million over the past four years. Swihart said, if the city can add another $3.5 million, it should have enough to borrow from itself and not pay any interest. In past years, Valparaiso weathered long delays in getting property tax revenue by borrowing from the redevelopment commission. That money also was interest free, but Swihart said she doesn't expect to do that this year because the commission has projects under way for which the money is earmarked. "We only did that as a last ditch," she said.

The amount the city has borrowed decreased dramatically in the past two years from about $9 million in 2009 to only $3.7 million this year. It still will have to borrow to beef up the general fund after the start of the new year to keep the city running, but the amount will be less again and the interest rate is almost free. "It's good to have that insurance," Swihart said. VlI mxim ii A. i 1 fbtUdaeGf yjCARE In office Treatment of Varicose or Spider Veins using Laser or injections $200 Cifl Card Isam A.

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City Councilman Joe Doyle said he thought Oberlie would seek another four years. Oberlie became mayor in 2003 finishing the balance of a term vacated by Sheila Brillson. Oberlie first started with the city as assistant city planner in 1968. He later became city planner and was city controller for 11 years before taking the mayor's seat. Doyle feels that experience was an advantage for Oberlie getting many things done as mayor like north end redevelopment, something long talked about but now taking shape helped by the ongoing beautification of U.S.

35 leading to Blue Chip Casino. Oberlie said also high on his to do list until he leaves office is plans to create a six-lane boat launch with fish cleaning facilities and other amenities on NIPSCO property along the shoreline. The city has received $1.5 million in grants to help offset the cost. Oberlie said allegations of environmental violations and wrongful firing in the wastewater department that drew a response from the FBI had no bearing on his decision not to seek re-election. BY STAN MADDUX Times Correspondent Michigan CITY I The mayor of Michigan City has decided against running for a third term.

Chuck Oberlie, 64, cited a desire to spend more time with his three daughters, six grandchildren and be more available for his 96-year-old mother and helping her with her affairs. With things he still wants to accomplish, Oberlie said the decision was tough but one he felt had come. "I certainly have enjoyed being the mayor. I have several items that I plan to continue pursue aggressively and I look forward to finishing the term," Oberlie said. State Sen.

Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, said he knows about the grind that comes with being mayor and its impact personally especially now with the financial strain many communities find themselves in. His father, Cliff Arnold, was Michigan City's mayor from 1980 to 1987. "I think people don't realize the Surgical Weight Loss Seminal' Gary attorney says she's running for mayor GARY I Attorney Karen Freeman -Wilson confirmed Tuesday she is a candidate in the race for Gary mayor. A former state attorney general and city judge, Freeman-Wilson most recently joined the Lake County public defender's office representing defendants in several of the county's most high-profile criminal cases. She formally will announce her candidacy at noon Saturday at the 529 Banquet Center, 529 E.

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Gerald A. Cahill, MD 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 Parks fountain, pathways, entry arch, decorative lighting, benches and landscaping. As he1 and city officials go over the design and bid specifications put together by SEH consultants, he is working with a number of partners to arrange the funding. Another facet is the finalization of the purchase of the northern half of the proposed park property owned by Fifth Third Bank. The bank will be at the December meeting of the city's Board of Zoning Appeals for permission to move its ATM, now located on the site, to a parking lot it will obtain as part of the deal with the city on the south side of Indiana Avenue across the street from the park, located at Indiana and Lafayette Street.

If the bank gets the approval, the deal should close soon after, and then it will be a matter of completing the funding arrangements. If the agreements on the funding partners is still pending next week, Seibert said the request to seek bids might not be done until later in the month or in January. He also plans to go to the city's Redevelopment Commission meeting in January for additional financial assistance. The commission already is funding much of the infrastructure work and the amphitheater. Join these businesses 1 Listen Up Ladies! Creative Cookies and Cupcakes for the Holidays Saturday, December 4 9:00 a.m.

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