The Pulaski County Government has announced that it will be holding a training in regards to tax abatements.
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Knox City Council meeting agenda revision
The City of Knox shared a revision yesterday for today’s City Council meeting agenda.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Documents Pertaining to NextEra Dunns Bridge Solar Array Project
The Starke County Council members reviewed several documents this week pertaining to the NextEra Dunns Bridge solar array project on several parcels in Railroad Township that are located south, west and north of San Pierre.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Review Moss Creek Solar Documents
The Pulaski County Commissioners reviewed the Economic Development Agreement and tax abatement documents recently approved by the Pulaski County Council members concerning the Moss Creek Solar Project.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves First Step in Mammoth Solar Tax Abatement Process
Pulaski County officials are hopeful that revenues from the Mammoth Solar development could pay for much of the Justice Center and Courthouse projects, even though the developers are requesting the maximum possible tax abatement.
Continue readingMammoth Solar Tax Abatement Discussions on Hold as Litigation Continues
The Pulaski County Council will do more research before continuing its discussion on a Mammoth Solar tax abatement. The item was removed from the agenda a few hours before Monday’s meeting, as litigation over the project continues.
Continue readingPulaski Council to Discuss Mammoth Solar Tax Abatement Request Tonight
A possible tax abatement for the Mammoth Solar project will continue to be discussed by the Pulaski County Council tonight. A tax break could actually increase the overall amount of money coming into the county. If the developer were to agree to an economic development payment in exchange for lower – or no – taxes, it wouldn’t be subject to the property tax cap. A set of more general tax abatement guidelines will also be discussed tonight.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Tax Abatement for Confined Feeding Operation
A confined hog feeding operation will be getting a tax break from Pulaski County. The county council voted six-to-one last week to grant a tax abatement for a facility being built by Derrick and Abbie Stalbaum in Rich Grove Township.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Decide on Tax Abatement for Confined Feeding Operation Monday
A confined feeding operation being developed in rural Pulaski County could soon be getting a tax abatement. Derrick and Abbie Stalbaum are seeking a property tax abatement for a facility they’re building on County Road 1050 West in Rich Grove Township.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Signs Off on Tax Abatement Compliance Forms
The Pulaski County Council recently approved the renewals of ongoing tax abatements, but not without some concerns from the Assessor’s Office. It was noted that FRATCO has apparently missed its employment targets.
Continue readingKnox Businesses Meeting Tax Abatement Targets
Three Knox businesses are apparently doing a good job of meeting the conditions of their tax abatements. The city council last week approved the CF-1 forms from Traffic Control Specialists, Reagent Chemical & Research, and J.W. Hicks.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Budget Adjustment, Tax Abatement Compliance Forms
A few budget adjustments will be up for the Knox City Council’s approval tonight. Council members will consider granting permission for more money to be spent out of the cumulative sewer treatment fund, as well as for appropriations to be transferred within that fund. A reduction of appropriations in this year’s general, motor vehicle highway, and park funds for the 2021 budget will also be up for approval. Residents will have a chance to weigh in on those proposed changes before the council votes on them.
Continue readingNew Pulaski County Manufacturer Ready to Ramp Up Production after Months of Delays
After months of delays, a Pulaski County plastics manufacturer finally appears to be ready to ramp up production. Over a year ago, IBC Thermoplastics got tax abatements and a $200,000 loan from the county to start making jerrycans at a facility southwest of Winamac.
Continue readingStarke County Council Looks into Tax Abatement Forms
The Starke County Council members will work harder to review CF-1 forms for those companies approved for tax abatement measures.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Tax Abatement Renewals, Despite Compliance Concerns
The Pulaski County Council narrowly approved a list of tax abatement renewals Monday, despite concerns about one business’s compliance. FRATCO’s paperwork drew the attention of Council Member Kathi Thompson. She pointed out that while the business was meeting its requirement for the number of employees, the total salaries that were listed fell short of projections.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Explore Potential Budget Cuts with Courts, Probation Office Tonight
The Pulaski County Council will continue looking for ways to cut expenses tonight. For the past month, the council has been meeting with department heads for preliminary discussions on their 2020 budgets. The goal is to avoid a $2.7 million deficit that’s projected to develop over the coming years. Meeting with the council tonight will be the two courts and Probation Office, according to the Auditor’s Office.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Tax Abatement for The Paddocks
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night to gather public comments on a proposed resolution that would grant tax abatement for The Paddocks, the second phase of a housing project following the completion of the Sand Hill Farms workforce housing development project on West Jefferson Street in Culver.
Continue readingElectrical Issues Delaying Start of Operations at IBC Thermoplastics
Delays in the start-up of a plastics manufacturing business south of Winamac are being blamed on ongoing electrical issues. IBC Thermoplastics plans to manufacture jerrycans at the old Anvil & Saw property on County Road 200 South.
Continue readingKnox City Council Discusses Starke County Tax Abatements
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston provided a summary about Starke County businesses who are currently receiving tax abatements when city council members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Tax Abatements for JSI Steel
JSI Steel near Winamac is moving ahead with expansion plans, with some tax incentives from Pulaski County. A set of tax abatements for real and personal property was finalized by the county council last week.
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