Sep 28, 2026Board meeting
Board of Commissioners of the City of Newport Special Meeting
The board discussed several items, including the second reading of an ordinance levying and assessing ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Additionally, they approved an amendment to the code of ordinances to include a city arborist role within the planning and development department. The meeting also included authorization for the city manager to enter into an agreement with a contractor for street milling and asphalt surface paving following water main replacement projects, as well as the adoption of a municipal aid co-op program contract to secure grant funding for improvements at James Taylor Park.