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Owensboro commission approves budget amendment, adopts temporary moratorium; several first readings heard
Summary
The Owensboro City Commission approved a budget amendment to buy the Massey property and accept a $500,000 donation from River City Pickleball, adopted a temporary moratorium on specified group housing types, confirmed board and personnel appointments, and heard first readings on zoning, backyard chickens, property tax rates and property maintenance.
The Owensboro City Commission on second reading approved a budget amendment to appropriate funds for the purchase of the Massey property from the city’s economic development fund and to record a $500,000 donation from the River City Pickleball Club to offset upcoming construction expenses at Bent Halls.
City Manager (first appearing SEG 346) told commissioners the purchase is funded from the economic development fund and "because it is a purchase from the economic development fund, it has no impact on the general fund." He said the city’s agreement with River City Pickleball "requires them to provide $500,000 toward the project," money the city must add to the budget now because construction and related expenses are approaching.
Also on second reading the commission voted to adopt…
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