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Henderson City Council adopts FY 2020-21 budget, clears demolition order and approves water and facility measures
Summary
The Henderson City Council on June 8 adopted the FY 2020-21 budget with no rate increases, approved demolition of an abandoned property, postponed a sanitation ordinance change, deferred regional water rate implementation for 12 months and approved a $3,187 change order at the Water Reclamation Facility.
Henderson City Council on June 8 adopted the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget and approved a series of measures affecting public works, code enforcement and regional water planning during a virtual meeting.
City Manager Edward T. Blackmon summarized the budget process and told the council there would be no utility rate increases and no change to property tax or sanitation fees under the adopted plan. Blackmon said health insurance was adjusted and the budget includes a $1,500 bonus for each full-time staff member. Finance Director Joey Fuqua told the council taxable valuations had risen to $829 million from $805 million a year earlier, and Council approved Ordinance 20-21 by recorded vote.
Council also authorized demolition of a long-vacant structure at 224 Zene Street after Development Services Director Corey Williams described code…
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