Board of Commissioners of the City of Newport Regular Meeting
The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 2026 property tax rate. Key legislative items include the first reading of an ordinance for the 2026-2027 ad valorem tax levy, an amendment to the code of ordinances to establish a City Arborist position within the Planning and Development Department, and the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds. Additional orders address declaring surplus personal property from the Fire/EMS department, authorizing payment of the Southbank Partners membership contribution, and entering into a sales agreement for playground equipment upgrades at Mansion Hill Park.
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The meeting included the appointment of new personnel to the public works and fire/EMS departments. A ratification was approved for the mayor's appointment to the Board of Adjustment. Additionally, the board received a project update regarding US 27 and Kurther's Road, focusing on the negative impacts of House Bill 542, which has increased costs and caused delays for local federally funded projects due to the elimination of the minor acquisition review process.
Jun 23, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
The Board of Commissioners held a meeting which included a presentation of various Police Department awards, such as life-saving, 110% awards, Officer of the Year, and a Governor's Impaired Driving Award. Personnel actions were approved, including the appointment of a new police recruit and the promotions of officers to the positions of Sergeant and Lieutenant. The board reviewed and passed the second readings of budget ordinances for the general fund and the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of a new custom fire pumper for the Fire EMS Department and the purchase of a new Tesla Model Y for the Police Department.
Jun 15, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Commissioners of the City of Newport Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners discussed the appointment of five new Police Recruits. The consent agenda included the approval of several property assessment moratoriums for residential and commercial rehabilitation projects, as well as the declaration of surplus property for the Fire/EMS Department. Old business involved the second reading of an ordinance to close and vacate a portion of 11th Street. New business included the first reading of a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the annual operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
