WARSAW — The redevelopment commission is rolling the dice, hoping a $4,000 contribution to a lobbying group could result in a change in the law that would open the door to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Warsaw is one of 23 communities that have certified tech parks in … Read More
WARSAW — In a short meeting held Monday, April 3, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission reviewed the Financial Reports for 2017, which covers the activity in 2016. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the report to the board. He advised that the report has already been submitted to the state … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission helped get the ball rolling on plans for a new wastewater plant during the meeting held last night, Monday, March 6. The Redevelopment Commission is providing 43 percent of the funding needed for the engineering plans of the proposed wastewater plant. The … Read More
WARSAW — George Robertson presented the Kosciusko Economic Development update in high spirits at the Redevelopment Commission meeting on Nov. 10. According to Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, local employment levels continue to go up. Kosciusko’s unemployment is now down to a mere 3.4 percent. … Read More
WARSAW — While business for the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission consisted of approval of six claims, the remainder of the meeting was general communication of various items in the months to come, Buffalo Street project and information on the Regional Cities status. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, presented a draft … Read More
WARSAW — The beginning of some year-end business took place Monday evening, Dec. 7, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting, with council appointments to various boards and commissions. Additional appointments, made by the mayor, will be announced at the Dec. 21 meeting. “You have six appointments to make,” … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During yesterday’s Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting, Michelle Puckett, Kosciusko County Auditor, approached the board with updates on two tif districts. According to Puckett, excess funds have been amassed from both the Van Buren Tif, which is near Maple Leaf, as well as the Dreyfus … Read More
Milford Town Council and Redevelopment Commission will meet Monday, June 8, at Milford Town Hall, 121 S. Main St. Redevelopment commission meeting time is 10 a.m. and the town council convenes at 7 p.m. An item on the agenda of both meetings will be the proposed Milford Town … Read More
Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission heard a legislative update Jan. 9 from George Robertson, president of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corp. Robertson gave an update on economic issues impacting the state and counties, like Kosciusko. He discussed tax increment financing legislation and the restriction of TIFs. “We don’t see … Read More
Just three months after it was announced that a gun manufacturer was looking to move to Kosciusko County, today there is disappointing news. George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, said, “The gun manufacturer prospect is no longer an active prospect. We would have really liked to … Read More
The Milford Redevelopment Commission met recently for a public hearing to discuss a northern tax increment finance district in Milford. With no opposition at the meeting, and only two people in attendance to speak in support, the resolution was adopted. George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development … Read More
Milford Redevelopment Commission has appointed a new attorney to lead them through the process of setting up a new tax increment financing district. Bob Murphy of RP Murphy and Associates told committee members at the last meeting, three weeks ago, that it would be in their best interest … Read More
