The Evansville City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2025 budget.
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The only discussion about the budget was an amendment proposed by Missy Mosby to eliminate a proposed staff position for a council assistant. Mosby suggested reappropriating the $43,150 salary to fund specific needs in the Animal Control Center. The council was informed that by law, they are only able to scratch a line item and return the amount to the General Fund. The money cannot be moved to another budget area with a proposal from the mayor. The council voted 5-4 to eliminate the position, returning the funds to the General Fund.
In other council business, approval was given for a $24 million park bond. Council members stated that they have received more comments about the bond than any other issue. The bond will increase property tax payments by six cents per $100 value in the first year and three cents per $100 of value after.
The tax on a home worth $100,000 will increase to $60 for year one and $30 after.
The final step before the bond is approved is the Board of Park Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, October 30, at noon. The public will be able to comment at this meeting.
