Some Pulaski County government offices are finding themselves short-staffed, and that’s putting a strain on their budgets for part-time help. This week, the county council approved budget transfer requests from both the Assessor’s Office and the EMS Department.
Pulaski Government Answers Medaryville Questions Regarding LOIT Public Safety Funds
The Pulaski County government has spent time over the past several days attempting to answer questions about public safety funding through the Local Option Income Tax.
Starke County Highway Department Maximizes Federal and State Funding
The Starke County Highway Department has parlayed available federal and state funds into significant road improvements. Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners Monday the county was awarded more than $1 million in Federal Highway Administration construction funds to replace the bridge on 1200 East across the Yellow River. Continue reading
Culver Slated for Pair of Meetings to Consider LOIT Application, EMS
Winamac Council Members Urge Action on Firefighter Shortage
The Winamac Fire Department is being told to step up its recruitment efforts. Town Council President Tom Murray made the request during last week’s council meeting. Continue reading
Winamac Identifies Uses for LOIT Distribution
The Town of Winamac is formalizing a list of uses for the $194,000 the town received in Local Option Income Tax funds from the state. During Monday’s town council meeting, Town Manager Brad Zellers recommended that Winamac buy a new leaf machine with some of the money. Continue reading
Culver Receives LOIT Distribution, Mulls Matching Grant
The Town of Culver has followed suit to establish a fund for road funding distributions from the state.
This week, Town Council members agreed to establish a Local Option Income Tax Fund per the direction of the Department of Local Government Finance. It’s the requirement to properly receive funds designated for road funding and repairs.
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LOIT Distribution Gives Pulaski County Road Funding Options
Pulaski County was making a few decisions this week on what to do with a special income distribution by the state.
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