City OKs Owens Valley Dust-Reduction Contract
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From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The City Council on Wednesday approved a $103.2-million contract to reduce dust in the Owens Valley, but only after several members complained that project spending has escalated and more controls are needed.
The original budget of $120 million has grown to $415 million, prompting the council to require periodic briefings on the project’s progress.
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