The Knox City Council passed a resolution last week allowing CARES Act funding to be used to reimburse public safety payroll costs. Mayor Dennis Estok reminded council members that the city got almost $115,000 to spend on COVID-19-related expenses, but said the guidelines for spending it had changed.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Baker Tilly Agreement, Get Update on CARES Act
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider another procedural step related to a solar farm development’s financial impact. An agreement with accounting firm Baker Tilly regarding solar will be discussed tonight. The commissioners already decided to hire the firm to conduct a financial impact analysis. That, in turn, would help the county negotiate an economic development agreement.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider CARES Act Funding Requests, CDC Appointment
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to finalize a spending plan for CARES Act money this morning. Proposed items include a new sound system for county officials’ meeting room, personal protective equipment, sanitizers, and a renovation of the Coroner’s Office’s autopsy suite.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Purchase New Ambulance
The Starke County EMS Department is getting a new ambulance that is anticipated to be paid for with CARES Act funding.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Review CARES Act Fund Requests
The Starke County Council members and the Starke County Commissioners reviewed requests for CARES Act funding Monday night.
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