After nearly an hour of public comments that ranged from support to opposition to delaying for more time to discuss and understand the issue, City Council approved expanding the Special Improvement District (SID) from the downtown area (138 properties) to all commercial properties citywide (closer to 440 properties).
City Council will consider a measure next week that would expand the Special Improvement District (SID) beyond the borders of he downtown district to include all commercial properties within the city.
Successful tax appeals continue to decline since a record number of settlements in 2012 but this year still saw almost 70 successful appeals totaling more than $90,000 in tax credits.
City Council approved two appointments to fill vacancies on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Just Plain Dave’s American grill, which this month moved into the old Valentina’s space on St. Georges Avenue, will host a grand opening on Dec. 8.
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City Council introduced a pair of ordinances that would allow for spa and full-service beauty/health establishments downtown while also reducing the permitted use proximity from 1,000 feet to 250 feet.
A St. Georges Avenue medical office will see its property tax bill reduced by a third after settling a multi-year tax appeal with the city.
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