The City of Knox recently said goodbye to its longtime park superintendent. George Byer retired last month after 12 years in the position.
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Knox City Council Finalizes Building Violation Fines
A new set of fines for building violations has been finalized by the Knox City Council. Residential properties found to be in violation will now get an initial $100 fine, plus another $300 if the issue hasn’t been corrected and the fine hasn’t been paid within 30 days – and another $500 for every month after that. Fines at commercial properties range from $100 to $300 per day, depending on how long it takes to correct the problems.
Continue readingKnox Businesses May Still Have to Wait Several Weeks for COVID-19 Relief Funding
All 27 businesses that applied for COVID-19 help from the City of Knox will get funding, but they may not see it for several more weeks. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that the city is all set to go, but there appears to be a holdup with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingMagic Show, Movie in the Park Set for Tonight at Wythogan Park Performance Stage
The City of Knox is hosting its first movie in the park of the year tonight. “Playmobil: The Movie” will be shown at the Wythogan Park performance stage at 8:30. Before the movie, Kalita, Master of Magic will perform, starting at 7:30.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Building Violation Fines Tonight
The City of Knox is looking to step up fines for building violations. A new fine schedule will be up for the city council’s approval tonight.
Continue readingRoad Construction Planned on East, New York Streets in Knox this Week
Those driving through the City of Knox may encounter some road construction this week. Mayor Dennis Estok says work is taking place on East Street from John Street to State Road 8 and on all of East New York Street. Rieth-Riley crews will be doing milling and street resurfacing work until at least Friday. Motorists are asked to avoid those roads whenever possible.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Budget Transfers for Insurance and Benefits
The Knox City Council took action last week to make up a shortfall in the city’s insurance budget. Council members transferred more than $68,000 into the insurance line item and over $23,000 into benefits. That money will come out of four other line items funded by economic development income tax revenues.
Continue readingKnox Splash Pad, Park Shelters to Reopen Next Week
The City of Knox will reopen more park facilities next week. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that the Wythogan Park splash pad will open Monday.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Next Step for COVID-19 Response Funding
Another step in the process of directing COVID-19 Response funding to Knox businesses will be up for the city council’s approval tonight. Council members will consider a resolution authorizing the city’s COVID-19 Response grant application. The money has already been approved, and city officials are now in the process of allocating the $250,000 to the businesses that applied.
Continue readingProgress Continues on Wythogan Park Entrance Decorating Project
The City of Knox is drawing from the creativity of its residents to beautify the entrance to Wythogan Park. Mayor Dennis Estok recently told the city council that people have been responding to the city’s request for decorated stones to be placed along the entrance wall.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Urges Residents to Respond to Census
Knox officials are disappointed by the rate of participation in this year’s census so far. Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the response rate with the city council last week.
Continue readingKnox City Hall, Community Center Reopen but Many Park Facilities Remain Closed
The City of Knox has reopened its government buildings, but reopening certain park facilities will take a bit longer. Clerk-Treasurer Cyndi Mann-Kidder told the city council Tuesday that city hall is now open to the public. “There are sanitation stations in place at both entries, indoors and outdoors,” she explained. City council meetings are expected to move back to city hall starting in June.
Continue readingSeveral Knox Businesses Have Applied for COVID-19 Grant Funding
The City of Knox is seeing some interest in its COVID-19 grant program for local businesses.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council will meet tonight. Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Cyndi Mann-Kidder will give their regular updates. No specific action items are listed on the advance agenda.
Continue readingChanging Federal Guidance Creating Challenges for Knox COVID-19 Grants
More businesses may qualify for COVID-19 help from the City of Knox than previously thought, but it may take a while for them to get the funding. The city got $250,000 to give to small businesses as part of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingKnox Family Fun Day Canceled due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of Fourth of July festivities in the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that he’s decided to cancel the annual Family Fun Day.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider COVID-19 Response Grant Administrator Proposal Tonight
The Knox City Council will continue working tonight on some of the procedural steps for its COVID-19 grant program for local businesses. Council members will decide whether to officially accept the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission’s proposal to serve as grant administrator for the funding distributed by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Loans between City Funds to Prepare for COVID-19 Impact
The City of Knox is making sure it has funds available to keep the city operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city council approved a pair of temporary loans between the city’s funds, according to draft minutes from the April 28 meeting.
Continue readingFederal Rules May Exclude Barbershops, Hair Salons from Knox COVID-19 Grants
Knox businesses will soon be able to apply for COVID-19 response grants from the city, but some of those hit particularly hard may not qualify. The city was recently awarded $250,000 in federal funding through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. That money will be used “to provide working capital to local businesses for job retention.”
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Loans between City Funds to Prepare for COVID-19 Impact
The Knox City Council will take steps tonight to prepare for COVID-19’s impact on the city’s finances. Council members will consider temporary loans of $150,000 from the Economic Development Income Tax Fund to the General Fund and $35,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Mayor Dennis Estok told the board of works Friday that MVH is expected to take a big hit.
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