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Council adopts resolution waiving sidewalk-café license fees to help downtown businesses

Evansville Common Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

A resolution recommending the city controller waive 2025 and/or 2026 sidewalk-café license fees for downtown businesses passed 8–0. Transportation director Todd Robertson said the measure aims to relieve businesses affected by downtown construction.

The Evansville Common Council unanimously adopted Resolution C2026-01 on Jan. 12, a recommendation to the city controller to waive sidewalk-café license fees for 2025 and/or 2026 for downtown businesses affected by construction.

Todd Robertson, executive director of the Department of…

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