The possibility of hiring outside help for a future parking lot project at Wythogan Park was discussed by Mayor Dennis Estok during the last Knox City Council meeting.
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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.
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok shared plans to potentially expand the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts in the City of Knox during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston provided a summary about Starke County businesses who are currently receiving tax abatements when city council members met Tuesday night.
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The business spotlight feature that appears on the electronic message board in the City of Knox was discussed during this week’s council meeting.
Continue readingKnox City Council members received an update about the Redevelopment Commission Pilot Project when they met this week.
As previously reported, the Redevelopment Commission purchased the building at 10 South Main Street with the goal of revitalizing the downtown area and assisting local businesses.
Continue readingThe digital message board in the City of Knox now has a business spotlight feature. The specifics behind the initiative may be covered in greater detail during tonight’s City Council meeting.
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If you’re interested in playing a part in any of the special events the City of Knox has planned in 2019, you’re in luck. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok announced on Tuesday that there is a need for volunteers for future events.
Continue readingMayoral appointments were addressed during Tuesday night’s Knox City Council meeting.
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Knox City Council members amended the Salary Ordinance for 2019 in order to account for a new School Resource Officer position.
Continue readingThe President Pro Tempore for the Knox City Council was selected Tuesday evening.
As a reminder, a “president pro tempore” serves as the representative for the council members and that individual would run the meeting if Mayor Estok is ever absent.
Continue readingKnox City Council members will discuss funding for a school resource officer when they meet tonight.
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Knox City Council members considered at a recommendation from the Planning Commission when they met for the final meeting of 2018.
Planning Administrator Kenny Pfost explained that the recommendation had to do specifically with those who have a residential property in an area that is zoned as agricultural or general commercial.
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The City of Knox will receive some assistance with delinquent accounts, following a decision made by City Council members last week.
When members met last Wednesday, they permitted Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston and Mayor Dennis Estok to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Local Government Clearing house.
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During their final meeting of the year, Knox City Council members received an update over the City’s bonds.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the council that the process for the community center bond has been finalized.
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Knox City Council members considered a group of policies and guidelines related to the electric message board located near the C
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program with city council members when they met last week.
Continue readingA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Knox and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation was up for approval during Wednesday night’s city council meeting.
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston announced that he will not be running for re-election when city council members met Wednesday night.
Houston explained that he plans to finish out his entire term but he won’t be entering as a candidate in the clerk-treasurer’s race next year. Continue reading
While reviewing the holiday schedule for 2019, Knox City Council members discussed the possibility of potentially leaving election days off of future schedules. Continue reading
