Tag Archives: City Council

Downtown parking plan unveiled

Parking throughout much of downtown would be free after 7 p.m. as part of a comprehensive downtown parking plan unveiled last week.

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St. Mark’s property designated for redevelopment

City Council last week designated the former St. Mark’s property on Hamilton Street, and five adjacent lots, as a condemnation redevelopment area, authorizing the preparation of a redevelopment plan for the area. Continue reading St. Mark’s property designated for redevelopment

Inside the SID lawsuit dismissal

A Union County judge denied a motion on June 12 to enforce a settlement and reconsider a dismissal, officially ending the case that began in 2015 to stop the expansion of a Special Improvement District (SID).

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$2 million bond ordinance for Dornoch II

City Council authorized a $2-million bond ordinance to fund infrastructure improvements, including the extension of Monroe Street, as part of a downtown development currently under construction.

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Council to vote on expanded SID budget

Almost five years after City Council initially approved expanding the downtown Special Improvement District (SID) citywide — sparking a lawsuit by business owners — the governing body is poised to approve the first expanded SID budget.

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PILOTs in the 2019 budget

Revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) is projected to reach almost $1.4 million in this year’s municipal budget while foreclosure registry fees are expected to jump by more than 50 percent.

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Council approves American Legion acquisition

City Council approved two ordinances to acquire the James E. Mackie American Legion Post No. 499 at 59-63 W. Main St. for $77,500.

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Council approves funding for downtown cameras, network

A downtown wireless network and surveillance camera program will be deployed over the next few months as part of a pilot program in the downtown Central Business District (CBD).

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