LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Plans for new recycling center advance
Jay County Commissioners approved a real estate purchase agreement Monday with Portland Economic Development Corporation for 9.18 acres of its 75-acre parcel along Tyson Road, west of Tyson Foods and Community Fiber Solutions.
Dunkirk to buy cameras, radios
DUNKIRK — Equipment has been purchased for the park, street and utility departments with remaining federal coronavirus relief funds.
Buying body cams
Jay County Commissioners approved a $264,626 agreement Monday with Motorola for new body and vehicle cameras at Jay County Sheriff’s Office and Jay County Jail. The cameras will be purchased using American Rescue Plan Act dollars, a decision approved last week by commissioners and Jay County Council.
Redkey buying new water meters
Funding will come from federal COVID relief dollars
County OKs plan for ARPA
After meetings lasting nearly three and a half hours Wednesday, plans are in motion for a few agreements to spend the county’s nearly $2.2 million remaining ARPA dollars.
Financial outlook remains strong
Projections shared Monday by treasurer Deanna Knapke estimate the school district will finish fiscal year 2025 — it ends June 30 — with a budget surplus of more than $2.73 million, bringing its year-end cash balance before encumbrances to $14.7 million. That’s up roughly $900,000 from projections made in May.
Sewer waiver ordinance clears 1st reading
Portland City Council approved an ordinance on first reading Monday to waive sewer fees for users whose property cannot be used following first, floods, wind or other “act of God.”
Mobile unit target is Dec. 2
Jay Schools superintendent Jeremy Gulley told Jay School Board on Monday that plans are on track for Jay County Junior-Senior High School students to begin using mobile classrooms Dec. 2.
Decisions needed on ARPA $
American Rescue Plan Act dollars need to be allocated by the end of the year. With December only a few weeks away, options are limited.
County approves health insurance for 2025
Jay County Commissioners approved a nearly $1.58 million proposal Tuesday with Physicians Health Plan for a fully insured plan for employees next year.
Dunkirk approves ARPA spending
Dunkirk City Council approved various purchases and contracts to be paid for with American Rescue Plan Act funds during its regular meeting.
Redkey, Portland receive grant funding
Indiana Department of Transportation announced Community Crossings grants for Portland and Redkey on Thursday as part of almost $140 million in grants to 223 municipalities or counties statewide.
City will re-route line
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the installation of a new tap for the Hawkins Galleria and OK’d several quotes for upgrades at the street department.
County will switch insurance brokers
Jay County Commissioners decided to switch insurance brokers Wednesday.
Council hears report on lead lines
Portland City Council on Monday heard a report from Kurt Wanninger of Wessler Engineering regarding a pre-published rule from the federal government regarding the replacement of water lines.
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