Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the City’s recycling contract with council members when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Recycling Rate with City Council
Knox City Council Approves Resolution Extending Industrial Park TIF District
Knox City Council members approved a resolution Tuesday evening that will officially extend the Industrial Park Economic Development and Allocation Area for purposes of Tax Increment Financing.
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Announces Inspection Phase of Owner-Occupied Rehab Grant Program
The next phase of the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program in the City of Knox will get started soon.
When City Council members met on Tuesday, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston reminded them that a $195,000 Community Development Block Grant was received from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Continue readingUpdate Over Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant Delivered to Knox City Council
The Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant was discussed with Knox City Council members Tuesday night.
Continue readingPickle Ball Court Project Delay Discussed with Knox City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok informed the city council about a project down at Wythogan Park that has been experiencing a delay due to the recent weather.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Highlights Events during City Council Meeting
A few different events will take place in the downtown area of Knox this evening.
During his report at this week’s meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned that the Starke County Youth Club has a sculpture unveiling planned for today.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Secures Grant to Install Statue in Knox Serenity Gardens
The Mayor of Knox has been coordinating with the Starke County Youth Club about an artistic addition for the downtown area.
Mayor Dennis Estok informed council members last week that the Youth Club has acquired a grant to install a statue in Serenity Gardens, the gathering space adjacent to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Consulting with a Tree Surgeon can make the designing process more enjoyable.
Continue readingTIF Area Resolutions Approved by Knox City Council
While there is still more that needs to be done before it’s official, Knox City Council members took action this week to extend two of the city’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) areas.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Donation of up to $10,000 for Constellation of Starke
To help cover some preliminary costs associated with Constellation of Starke’s regional development plan, Knox City Council members were asked to authorize a monetary donation during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Safety Committee’s Request
Knox City Council members took a step to improve access to a government building in downtown Knox Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Two resolutions related to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment areas will be up for approval during tonight’s Knox City Council meeting.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Resolution Related to Sandy Acres Improvement Project
A resolution related to a potential grant intended for improvements at the Sandy Acres Park was approved by Knox City Council members Tuesday evening.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Anticipates Largest Turn out Ever during May’s Prayer Breakfast
Knox officials are expecting a big turn out for the annual Prayer Breakfast next month.
Mayor Dennis Estok let city council members know what’s happening with the event when they met Tuesday night.
He explained, “The Prayer Breakfast on May the 2nd is sold out, we have no more seats available. This will probably be the largest we’ve ever had with 38 tables and 8 at each table.”
Continue readingKnox Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Grant Apps Currently Being Reviewed for Eligibility
Knox city officials are waiting to hear back from administrators about the eligibility status of residents who submitted applications for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Starke County Youth Club Executive Director Irene Szakonyi is expected to provide a presentation during tonight’s Knox City Council meeting.
Continue readingKnox Residents Are Invited to Learn More about a Grant Program for Home Improvements Next Week
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently highlighted an opportunity for community members interested in making home improvements to learn more about the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant program.
During his report at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Estok said an informational meeting about the grant program will be held at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center next week on Tuesday, April 16th at 6 p.m.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Host ‘Dumpster Days’ In May
The City of Knox will be hosting their annual ‘Dumpster Days’ next month.
At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok noted that said this is a good chance for citizens to clean up their yards and homes to get rid of anything that is too large to be picked up on normal trash days.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Recommendation to Rezone Area Near Industrial Park
Knox City Council members considered a recommendation to rezone a portion of city property from a General Commercial (C-2) Zone to a Heavy Industrial (M-2) Zone during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Rezoning Request at Tonight’s Meeting
When Knox City Council members meet tonight, they will be asked to consider a recommendation to rezone an area within the city limits from a General Commercial (C-2) to a Heavy Industrial (M-2) zone.
Continue readingCity of Knox Finalizes Tax Certificate Sale Process on Spruce Drive Property
Knox City Council members received an update about a Parkview property from Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston when they met Tuesday evening.
Houston explained, “We’ve been going through the process of going through a tax certificate sale with the county. We paid $35 for a property in Parkview, 315 Spruce Drive.”
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