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A proposed policy to verify income on homestead tax exemptions remains on hold while the county attorney weighs in…
The commission is putting together a review committee to score proposals for airport consulting services, a step toward picking a consultant for the county-owned airport.
A proposed new fire department position aimed at training and inspections would add to city personnel costs, funded through the city's budget.
Proposed rates would set daily admission at $3, with pass options for individuals, families and seniors.
A proposed extra hour of pay for officers working overnight could affect recruiting and retention in the police department.
Conservation use valuation agreements affect how qualifying farmland and timberland are taxed in the county.
A request to exempt two properties from taxation is set for review, which would affect county tax revenue if granted.
The Board of Assessors has placed the notice-of-assessment mailing date and a printing and mailing contract with Harris on its agenda…
Two residents' vehicle tax assessment appeals are set to come before the Franklin County Board of Assessors.
The city will receive $20,000 in grant funding after council signed off on the award documents.
The city has been awarded a $12,700 state homeland security subgrant and is preparing the documents needed to formally accept it.
A fee study that could set new charges on developers to help pay for city infrastructure is back on the council's agenda after months without action.
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