More park facilities are reopening in the City of Knox. The pickleball courts, skate park, and bathrooms are now open, under an executive order signed by Mayor Dennis Estok Thursday.
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Knox Wastewater Superintendent to Resign
The Knox wastewater superintendent is stepping down. Kelly Clemons is resigning from her position of wastewater treatment plant operator, according to Mayor Dennis Estok.
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 readingKnox Board of Works Still Awaiting Final Repairs at 1 & 3 N. Main
The City of Knox is still waiting for a couple of building owners to finish required repairs. The owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street had most recently been given until Wednesday to complete a few final items, but Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works Wednesday that the work still hadn’t been done.
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 readingKnox Mayor Issues Executive Order Update
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok issued an executive order update on Friday to address activity at the City of Knox park systems.
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 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 Mayor Dennis Estok Updates Executive Order
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok will keep Knox City Hall and all other municipal buildings closed until May 24. According to the mayor’s updated Executive Order, essential employees will only have access to the buildings. Residents are encouraged to use the drop box at City Hall for payments. Payments can also be made over the phone or through the city’s website at www.cityofknox.net.
Continue readingPublic Hearing to Be Held Today for Knox COVID-19 Response Grant
The selection of the City of Knox as one of the first grant recipients in the state’s COVID-19 Response Program came as a surprise to Mayor Dennis Estok. The city was one of only 13 communities selected for the first round out of 108 who’d expressed interest and one of just four to be awarded the maximum $250,000.
Continue readingCity of Knox Releases Spring Leaf Pickup, Golf Cart Registration Information
Knox 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.
Continue readingKnox City Council Adjusts City Hall Business Hours
Knox city government offices will have more consistent operating hours, following recent action by the city council. Up until now, the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and City Court stayed open until 4:30 p.m., while the Mayor’s Office and most county government offices closed at 4:00, according to Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingKnox City Council Agrees to Let Starke Hospital Use Community Center during Disasters
Starke Hospital will now be able to use space at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in the event of a disaster. The Knox City Council last week approved a memorandum of understanding, allowing the hospital to use the building’s executive room and office.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Response Could Impact Revenues for City of Knox
The response to COVID-19 will mean some adjustments for the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that preliminary reports suggest a decrease in funding for cities, towns, and counties. “The revenue stream is going to be shorted with this, and if you look at it, our [County Economic Development Income Tax] funds, people get laid off, unemployment, that’s where it comes from,” he explained.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Reduce Workforce But Continue to Pay Employees during Stay-At-Home Order
The City of Knox is reducing its workforce to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The city council Tuesday approved a measure to reduce the workforce until April 6 at 11:59 p.m., mirroring the state’s stay-at-home order.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Issues Order, Closes All City Buildings to Public
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok issued an Executive Order Monday afternoon that restricts public access to Knox City Hall and other City of Knox municipal buildings through April 30. Residents are encouraged to use the drop-box and online or phone services for payments.
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