City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing before formal approval of the 2015 municipal budget during its regular meeting on Monday night, and here are a few more details from the 44-page document.
Another East Cherry property sold
Another prominent East Cherry Street property has sold, this time a lot on the corner of Irving Street, along with several smaller lots on Lewis Street.
Flood-prone West Grand Avenue home to be razed
The second of three flood-prone homes on West Grand Avenue has been acquired and soon will be razed.
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City Council hires new web site developer
City Council last month awarded a nearly $30,000 contract for a new vendor to design and maintain the city’s website.
A look at the expenses side of proposed budget
With City Council having introduced the proposed 2015 municipal budget earlier this month, and scheduled to vote on it at its next meeting, here’s a closer look at some of the items in the $52.5 million spending plan.
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Average municipal tax hike projected at $120
A loss of almost $900,000 in revenue from the state’s red light camera pilot program is among the biggest hits to the 2015 municipal budget, which projects a 3.7-percent tax hike.
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Artist housing to include three-bedroom units
A proposed 58-unit affordable housing project focused on those working in arts and entertainment will include some three-bedroom units to satisfy requirements for low-income housing state tax credits.
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Myriad Zoning, Planning appointments approved
The mayor and City Council last month approved a number of appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board.
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