KDI Ponders TIF District For Ind. 15N
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Erin Windle-
The issue was put on the "back burner" because the county agreed to increase the size of the sewage line. However, the project is a 2007 goal of the redevelopment commission, Max Courtney, president, said Wednesday at the Kosciusko Development Inc. board meeting.[[In-content Ad]]The sewer line would run toward and around Leesburg, and the TIF district would bring back property tax revenue to pay for the sewage line.
"This is the first time the county has been pro-active in creating a TIF district," Courtney said.
Local officials are working together on the project.
Courtney and the rest of the redevelopment commission aim to create an environment conducive to business, but not at the expense of the environment.
The commission wants to figure out other areas' plans in order to help them plan.
The health department is supportive of sewage installation, but they said it probably won't improve lake water, Courtney said.
The new sewer system would compare to a vacuum cleaner, and with technology today things can be done at a lower cost, he said.
The redevelopment commission is trying to move the county forward.
The board discussed that the hard part is having the right building, in the right spot, for the right person. The board also discussed how very few calls go in to the courthouse asking what land opportunity there is.
"We need to be more sensitive to some of the smaller communities and allow them and help them to prosper and grow," Courtney said.
Courtney did say he was flattered to be part of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission, noting the group was a "wealth of knowledge."
Jim Tinkey, KDI chairman, proposed the 2008 budget.
The big issue is that there is no longer County Development Action Grant funding, which was a grant that helped bring in a new KDI position of coordinator. KDI was awarded CDAG funding in 2006, but the funds ran out in April.
Hours for that position will be cut back without the same funding, and KDI is currently unaware of any ability to replace the grant.
The board approved a proposal to the county to ask for $14,000 to balance the budget. The proposal will be presented to the county in two-to-three weeks.
"The only adjustment in the 2008 budget is to leave a little room in marketing and advertising in case we get the opportunity to do something," Tinkey said.
Private sectors are steady at $36,000.
The board approved the 2008 budget.
The financial report showed a little net income from April and overall the interest looks good.
The Taste & Trade Expo 2007 will be at the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus. Grace College will be a major sponsor for the event, which will reduce the cost of the facility. Companies can support the event by becoming a platinum, gold or silver sponsor.
Indiana Municipal Power Agency paid for KDI to have its Web site reviewed by a national site selector organization. The report received said the Web site was "excellent" but tweaks will still be made.
Brad Bishop from Zimmer Inc., discussed the Workshop for Orthopedic Strategy Development, which focused on helping orthopedic companies expand.
Following the workshop, a research and development meeting was sponsored by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Healthcare and Life Sciences Initiative. The meeting, hosted by Zimmer Inc., focused on research and the development of orthopedic companies.
Several KDI board members attended along with representatives from Zimmer and DePuy.
KDI Board of Directors are Craig Allebach, Brad Bishop, John Boal, Dennis Burch, Larry Coplen, Max Courtney, Angela Glass, Dennis Hively, Will Linnemeier, Wayne Luchenbill, Todd Lybarger, Greg Maxwell, Jack Moore, Jo Paczkowski, Chris Pieri, Jean Perrin, Clint Pletcher, Steve Rhodes, Bob Sanders, Charlie Smith, Don Strouse, Jim Tinkey, Ron Truex, Ernie Wiggins, Dallas Winchester and Joy McCarthy-Sessing.
The issue was put on the "back burner" because the county agreed to increase the size of the sewage line. However, the project is a 2007 goal of the redevelopment commission, Max Courtney, president, said Wednesday at the Kosciusko Development Inc. board meeting.[[In-content Ad]]The sewer line would run toward and around Leesburg, and the TIF district would bring back property tax revenue to pay for the sewage line.
"This is the first time the county has been pro-active in creating a TIF district," Courtney said.
Local officials are working together on the project.
Courtney and the rest of the redevelopment commission aim to create an environment conducive to business, but not at the expense of the environment.
The commission wants to figure out other areas' plans in order to help them plan.
The health department is supportive of sewage installation, but they said it probably won't improve lake water, Courtney said.
The new sewer system would compare to a vacuum cleaner, and with technology today things can be done at a lower cost, he said.
The redevelopment commission is trying to move the county forward.
The board discussed that the hard part is having the right building, in the right spot, for the right person. The board also discussed how very few calls go in to the courthouse asking what land opportunity there is.
"We need to be more sensitive to some of the smaller communities and allow them and help them to prosper and grow," Courtney said.
Courtney did say he was flattered to be part of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission, noting the group was a "wealth of knowledge."
Jim Tinkey, KDI chairman, proposed the 2008 budget.
The big issue is that there is no longer County Development Action Grant funding, which was a grant that helped bring in a new KDI position of coordinator. KDI was awarded CDAG funding in 2006, but the funds ran out in April.
Hours for that position will be cut back without the same funding, and KDI is currently unaware of any ability to replace the grant.
The board approved a proposal to the county to ask for $14,000 to balance the budget. The proposal will be presented to the county in two-to-three weeks.
"The only adjustment in the 2008 budget is to leave a little room in marketing and advertising in case we get the opportunity to do something," Tinkey said.
Private sectors are steady at $36,000.
The board approved the 2008 budget.
The financial report showed a little net income from April and overall the interest looks good.
The Taste & Trade Expo 2007 will be at the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus. Grace College will be a major sponsor for the event, which will reduce the cost of the facility. Companies can support the event by becoming a platinum, gold or silver sponsor.
Indiana Municipal Power Agency paid for KDI to have its Web site reviewed by a national site selector organization. The report received said the Web site was "excellent" but tweaks will still be made.
Brad Bishop from Zimmer Inc., discussed the Workshop for Orthopedic Strategy Development, which focused on helping orthopedic companies expand.
Following the workshop, a research and development meeting was sponsored by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Healthcare and Life Sciences Initiative. The meeting, hosted by Zimmer Inc., focused on research and the development of orthopedic companies.
Several KDI board members attended along with representatives from Zimmer and DePuy.
KDI Board of Directors are Craig Allebach, Brad Bishop, John Boal, Dennis Burch, Larry Coplen, Max Courtney, Angela Glass, Dennis Hively, Will Linnemeier, Wayne Luchenbill, Todd Lybarger, Greg Maxwell, Jack Moore, Jo Paczkowski, Chris Pieri, Jean Perrin, Clint Pletcher, Steve Rhodes, Bob Sanders, Charlie Smith, Don Strouse, Jim Tinkey, Ron Truex, Ernie Wiggins, Dallas Winchester and Joy McCarthy-Sessing.
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