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The ordinance summary for 204 Jackie Street said the property, owned by Paul and Susan Braningham as trustees of the Braningham Living Trust, totals approximately 0.8 acres and would be zoned Urban Residential General (R-4) upon annexation based on the planning commission’s recommendation. The owners provided written consent to the annexation and the city issued the required 45-day notice to Hardin County, the summary said.

The ordinance summary for 320 Pearl Orchard Road NW indicated the property, owned by Omni Land and Development LLC, totals about 25.8 acres and would be zoned Suburban Residential (R-2) on annexation per the planning commission recommendation; the owners gave written consent and the required 45-day notice to Hardin County was provided. Council members noted expanded public notice for the planning discussion had increased public attendance at the planning commission meeting and helped answer residents’ questions.

The ordinance summary for 7019 South Wilson Road said the property, described in the summary as owned by the Imaging Cobb Estate / Gloria Compton Executors, is approximately 1.1 acres and would be zoned Regional Commercial (C-3) upon annexation, with written owner consent and the required 45-day notice to Hardin County. Each annexation was recorded as a first reading; full ordinance texts are available from the city clerk.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Elizabethtown City Council March 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council held first readings of ordinances to annex three properties — 204 Jackie Street (0.8 acres, zoned R-4), 320 Pearl Orchard Road NW (25.8 acres, zoned R-2) and 7019 South Wilson Road (1.1 acres, zoned C-3) — each with owner consent and required county notice, the council was told.","taxTitle","Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky","taxId",4633,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595153,"Council awards Harvard Drive sanitary sewer replacement contract to Schroeder Construction",96,932000,1028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3041406-e466e29088c4c8ccede435f8d2987a85&start=932&end=1028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3041406-e466e29088c4c8ccede435f8d2987a85/thumbnail_932000.jpg","/articles/6595153/Elizabethtown/Hardin-County/Kentucky/Council-awards-Harvard-Drive-sanitary-sewer-replacement-contract-to-Schroeder-Construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595153-74143d932210d77087945fc985843ad3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195576&Signature=QMJjPB5qVgEgkMtLPjgBJtaCf230J3uVLG0bSeYkRKzc-nPWwJkyxAhiSOZIKKBeKd54ER-Eae4k60Dhc0Zz4ZTCuZ76r9T4vkQzSiN66qZiXmYdvtNAZc~avOvgxKAps29~IdJ5MioUmlrjN-7kuCvpP2lnT3E4bxLL25ZZ~6mX3~ntXkSKG9UrzY2YOL6X6wC0UDv1XJu3tBzw666AsbQC4z6bYVRX28rcLbxCP3g0oplps-tlWViaf-2pPiQaXAxHv9LbjjWVccc6pwsYdv57wrVrijV6J56evoz2rdRcKw9czlEhP-OHlpgUG-kUEKbRtMkl5P8eDb2qGPWakw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elizabethtown City Council voted March 17 to accept the low bid from Schroeder Construction, Inc. for the Harvard Drive sanitary sewer replacement project and authorized the mayor or his designee to sign contracts, obtain permits and approve change orders in connection with the project.

The municipal order states the project was publicly advertised and five bids were opened; the accepted bid from Schroeder Construction was for an amount not to exceed $701,199. The municipal order authorizes change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $105,179.85 and directs the mayor or designee to take all steps necessary to implement the contract, including signing contracts and securing permits. The council made and seconded the motion and the motion carried.

The order does not list a detailed construction schedule in the summary read to the council; the full contract documents and permitting details are available at the city clerk’s office and the administration was authorized to approve change orders up to the aggregate limit stated in the order.","Elizabethtown City Council accepted a bid from Schroeder Construction, Inc. for the Harvard Drive sanitary sewer replacement project in the amount not to exceed $701,199 and authorized the mayor or designee to execute contracts and approve change orders up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $105,179.85.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595158,"Council hears first reading of ordinance to raise sewer rates, connection fees",262,621000,883000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3041406-e466e29088c4c8ccede435f8d2987a85&start=621&end=883","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3041406-e466e29088c4c8ccede435f8d2987a85/thumbnail_621000.jpg","/articles/6595158/Elizabethtown/Hardin-County/Kentucky/Council-hears-first-reading-of-ordinance-to-raise-sewer-rates-connection-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595158-92bf9f1c210ad6099179e3d90f1ee186/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195576&Signature=a-Fc6oWbuPVoVdo3uXugr4LjpOpADqwbDraV6X-N7rOjQyFCz09WiiW2mctk757A0p2N3~5soiFKs90BwnpKBDrUBTqrTMIco3IctzHoD~09MCIeuOqVkuLCanRCWrldysL3cdGFXeH8v8HMJ9R8gGOwl-xqer6YNrjOB-x3Z9oWC7ZcQ9gr3rGlu1xGO1YDPVLj2Ag0GM3XGrWr53kUIg8fKzbQqvGdwlGz3oNlMdRL7iOyX5L6tR1A5R7P~vhGqvA2~2ymQdHeiyGiE6netB4jtQwW0fQH8uJ8zXB41842XV3W4TkITT7-jXERveKOhglwU6jmPsGISviaIKpZJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elizabethtown City Council conducted a first reading on March 17 of an ordinance repealing and replacing the city’s existing sewer rate ordinance and establishing new sewer rates and connection fees. The ordinance was read by summary and will apply to bills rendered after July 1, 2025.

Under the ordinance summary presented at the meeting, the monthly minimum sewer bill for the first 2,000 gallons would be $14.46 for bills rendered after July 1, 2025. The summary lays out staged increases on July 1 of the following years: $16.70 after July 1, 2026; $18.95 after July 1, 2027; and $19.52 after July 1, 2028. For usage over 2,000 gallons, the summary describes an additional charge at a listed rate (transcript: \"$6.36 per 1,000\") and also provides for surcharges for extra-strength waste and hauled waste.

The ordinance includes hauled-waste rates and connection fees. The summary listed hauled-waste charges including leachate from the Pearl Hollow landfill at $28.15 per ton and other hauled waste at $38.36 per ton. Connection fees listed in the summary include $1,500 for single-family residential connections; multifamily at $2,000 per building plus $300 per unit; nonresidential connection fees of $2,000 for buildings under 10,000 square feet, $3,500 for 10,000–50,000 square feet, and $5,000 for over 50,000 square feet; and a $10,000 connection fee category identified for significant industrial users.

Council members noted the city has not increased connection fees since 1999 and did not change sewer rates in 2012, and staff referenced a 2023 study as part of the analysis behind the proposed changes. The summary said staff believes the proposed schedule keeps the city’s fees lower than many nearby utilities while addressing inflation and increased operating costs. The item was recorded as a first reading by summary; the full ordinance text is available at the city clerk’s office and staff signaled they would provide additional detail on surcharge definitions and hauled-waste categories (a staff member identified as Corey was noted as available to explain those details).","Elizabethtown City Council took a first reading of an ordinance that would change sewer rates and connection fees, with staged rate increases beginning July 1, 2025 and a set of new connection fees and hauled-waste surcharges.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595162,"Elizabethtown holds first reading of up to $47 million bond for outdoor music venue",203,144000,347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3041406-e466e29088c4c8ccede435f8d2987a85&start=144&end=347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3041406-e466e29088c4c8ccede435f8d2987a85/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6595162/Elizabethtown/Hardin-County/Kentucky/Elizabethtown-holds-first-reading-of-up-to-47-million-bond-for-outdoor-music-venue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595162-a487b3ecf650965ab189a7e17046b7de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195576&Signature=McCTxX78WyFNF1KEtOyGFpc1NbeDXSggE8~9Kn5AYV74jRlXx9L1l3aLApVgPGCSz1CcKMCqVp8LpBytzLmTtKXXr-S3V7cahcsgaCSL9GVYxNgrN~wKMCC7FOdCj4D6CsdzCAf9-rHUtyLsNdKKdJ~7nDD0kZH~hYvPTTf0Q5KulEacgyYEX5djHVBBgmKG~0eURtDzxvERlzuFLcFy74q-dZaXTMD-MFyw6tTlzszcJxpVQeHgmnO6-9bveOX27V8Yh~krFW14lxawSdJbNoLKk6d5W0b990osdQitIgvF0LkELFoK05UU7DLQgXKa83xqRt8vxhAbnP9fpb7NFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elizabethtown City Council held a first reading on March 17 of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $47,000,000 to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of an outdoor music venue. A summary prepared by David Malone, bond counsel for the city, was read aloud at the meeting.

The ordinance authorizes the establishment of funds and a sinking fund to pay bond principal and interest and contemplates a publicly advertised competitive sale with maturities of up to 30 years. The ordinance states the city may levy a bond tax to assure payment of the bonds “only if other taxes or revenues of the city are not sufficient to pay the principal and interest requirements of the bonds as same become due,” language that was included in the summary read at the meeting and cites provisions of Kentucky law referenced in that summary.

City officials told the council the bond is structured as a general revenue bond and that current revenue projections, including tourism revenues tied to the project, are expected to be sufficient to meet debt service without imposing a new dedicated tax. The bond summary read at the meeting references section 66.011, subsection 4, of the Kentucky Revised Statutes and section 66.111 of the Bond Act, and cites the state constitution provision noted in the summary.

No formal vote to adopt the ordinance took place; the item was recorded as a first reading. A copy of the full ordinance is available from the city clerk and bond counsel David Malone was present to answer legal questions, the council was told.","City council held a first reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $47 million in general obligation bonds to finance an outdoor music venue; the bonds would be backed by a bond tax only if other revenues proved insufficient, the council was told.","actionData","errors"]

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