The Knox City Council denied a tax abatement request that came before them Tuesday evening.
Continue readingKnox City Council Denies Tax Abatement Request
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Discusses Budget Prep with City Council Members
As financial officials in the City of Knox dive into budget season, there are a few matters that must be addressed before they can proceed.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Knox City Council members will hold a discussion over licenses and business registrations when they meet tonight. They will also be presented with a resolution to transfer funds.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Rundown Main Street Structure with City Council
Knox officials are taking steps to secure grant funding to help eliminate a dilapidated structure from Main Street.
Continue readingKnox City Council Given Update on Wythogan Park Entryway Project
The entryway widening project at Wythogan Park is expected to get started once the busy season ends.
Continue readingKnox Officials Receive Financial Update from Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Knox Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Shari Spaid provided a financial update to the City Council when members met last Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Recycling Rate with City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the City’s recycling contract with council members when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox 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.
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