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Council authorizes bonds for redevelopment district; fire chief outlines coverage gaps
Summary
Council adopted a resolution authorizing bond issuance for the redevelopment district to fund a new or renovated fire station; staff and bond advisors described a bond cap of up to $9 million and projected payoff terms under current structure.
The common council on Oct. 14 adopted Resolution C‑2024‑18 authorizing the issuance of bonds for the City of Evansville Redevelopment District, a package that staff said will finance at least one new or renovated fire station and related redevelopment work.
Controller Robert Gunter introduced bond counsel, the underwriter and municipal advisors. Fire Chief Tony Knight said the city needs improved fire protection on the east, southeast and northeast sides and described negotiations to renovate an existing commercial building that would provide broader coverage…
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