The Knox City Council discussed the city’s current peddler ordinance during Tuesday night’s meeting.
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Starke County Council Approves Knox City Court Agreement
The Starke County Council approved the Inter Local Agreement involving Knox City Court during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Hear City Court Update
The Starke County Commissioners heard an update on the Knox City Court during their meeting Monday morning.
Continue readingKnox City Council Provides City Court Update
The Knox City Council continued discussions on an ordinance that would abolish Knox City Court during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Seeking to Collect Unpaid Penalties on Two Properties
The Knox Board of Works is going after unpaid fines on a couple of properties. Board members voted Wednesday to attach a $5,000 civil penalty on 401 East Lake Street as a special assessment on its taxes, if it isn’t brought into compliance by September 3.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Adds $5,000 Fine for 401 E. Lake Street
The Knox Board of Works is increasing the fines on 401 East Lake Street. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that the owners were ordered to remove garbage from the property almost three years ago, but issues remain. “It’s been an ongoing battle with them,” Pfost said. “I can’t get them to do what is asked of them.”
Continue readingRieth-Riley Selected for Knox Community Crossings Projects
The Knox Board of Works has chosen a contractor for upcoming paving work. Rieth-Riley Construction was recently selected for the city’s Community Crossings projects, as well as an additional parking area in Wythogan Park that isn’t eligible for the matching grant.
Continue readingOwner of 204 West Bender, 6 North Pearl Faces Additional Penalties
The owner of a pair of Knox properties now faces additional penalties, after city officials say she failed to complete repairs by this month’s deadline.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Assesses Penalty due to Lack of Repairs at 401 E. Lake Street
The owners of 401 East Lake Street in Knox could have to pay a $2,500 penalty, after city officials say they failed to make necessary repairs for the past year. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works last month that he issued an order to repair the home last September, after getting numerous complaints about birds flying in and out through holes in the walls. Specifically, the owners were asked to finish the exterior siding, roof, and roof framing.
Continue readingKnox City Council Clarifies Penalty for Violating Park Hours of Operation
Knox city ordinances no longer refer to being caught in a city park after hours as a misdemeanor, but it’s still a $25 fine. The city council adjusted the ordinance language Tuesday, at the recommendation of City Attorney Autumn Ferch.
Continue readingKnox BOW Members Receive Update about 6 North Pearl Street
Knox Board of Works members continued their discussion about a distressed property on Pearl Street when members met last month.
Continue readingKnox BOW Issues Order for Rehabilitation of Property on Lambert Street
The Knox Board of Works members voted to issue another order for rehabilitation of the home at 306 W. Lambert Street.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Drops Fines on 253 West Locust Drive
The Knox Board of Works has agreed to drop the fines against the owner of 253 West Locust Drive. The property had racked up a total of $900 in fines, due to a number of vehicles and clutter in the yard.
Continue readingTrial Over 1 & 3 N. Main Street Code Violations Pushed Back to October
A trial date over a Downtown Knox building has been pushed back to October. The city ordered the owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street to make repairs back in 2017, but decided to take him to court after little progress was made. A bench trial had been scheduled for August 12, but City Attorney Autumn Ferch told the board of works Wednesday that it was moved.
Continue readingKnox BOW Votes to Refrain from Renewing Permit at Pearl Street Property
A property that has been addressed multiple times by the Knox Board of Works over the last few years was discussed again when members met for their July meeting.
Continue readingKnox BOW Receives Update about Appeals Process over Garage on Bender Street
An update about an enforcement effort at 204 W. Bender Street when was provided to the Knox Board of Works when members met last Wednesday.
Continue readingBench Trial Scheduled for Main Street Property Owner
A bench trial has been set to address unresolved issues related to the blighted property located at 1&3 N Main Street in the City of Knox.
Continue readingKnox City Officials Seek DNR Funds for Upgrades at Sandy Acres
A potential project at Sandy Acres Park in has city officials seeking funds from the Department of Natural Resources.
While discussing some possible upcoming projects at last week’s city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok shared that City Attorney and Park Board President Autumn Ferch has been working on a grant to submit to the DNR.
If awarded, the funds would be used in order to help cover the cost of upgrading some of the amenities at Sandy Acres, the city park located near U.S. 35 and Veteran’s Parkway.
Estok mentioned some of the additions that they’re looking into, “New restrooms,new shelter,
Estok noted that since the grant money hasn’t come in yet, these are all just preliminary ideas that are being considered. However, the estimated cost of the project, including lighting, would be around $150,000 – $170,000.
The Mayor mentioned that they’re going after a 50/50 grant. He said since it is not in the Park Board’s budget, the City would need to come up with half of the money to cover the upgrades. He added that it could likely be feasibly split up between a few different accounts such as the River Boat and CEDIT funds.
