Local Government Archives

New, pitched roof under construction at city’s main fire station

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 13, 2020

The 60-year-old fire station's roof had been leaking for several years.

City plans to open up offices, facilities over a period of weeks; public will be required to wear masks to enter buildings

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

Many city employees will continue to work from home to ensure space for social distancing in offices. Those working in offices will be restricted from sharing meals and congregating in common areas.

Mayor outlines proposed $38.56M budget that includes uncertainty because of coronavirus impact on tax income

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 2, 2020

The city projects payroll tax revenue will decline about $1 million in the last three months of this fiscal year and be down $1.3 million next fiscal year.

Mayor to propose $38.56 million budget, up about $1 million from this year; plan takes $677,000 from reserves to balance spending

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 27, 2020

City officials expect payroll tax revenue to drop 7%, with unemployment caused by the coronavirus being a major factor.

City will recommend using reserve funds to balance next budget; council OKs resolution for connector between 1-24 and industrial park

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 22, 2020

During city council's Tuesday meeting, officials discussed how the coronavirus pandemic could affect revenue in the 2020-21 budget.

City council set to conduct its 2nd meeting by videoconference

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 21, 2020

The public may view the meeting through a livestream on the city's website or on the city's Facebook page.

City council moves quickly through its first videoconference meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.