Cold Spring City Council met Monday night in a special session to hear and discuss the first reading of the proposed property tax rates for 2023-2024 fiscal year. The proposed real property tax rate is $0.127 per $100 of property valuation, a decrease from last year’s rate of $0.149 per $100. The rate for personal […]
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Fort Thomas approves property tax increase
Editors note: the original version of this story incorrectly labeled the generated revenue as $6,392.970 it has been edited to reflect the correct amount of $6,392,970. Fort Thomas City Council approved a proposed property tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year at Monday’s meeting. The new rate for real property will be $0.348 per $100 […]
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Fort Thomas City Council disagrees on proposed tax rate change
On Sept. 5, Fort Thomas City Council held the first of two meetings this month to present a first and second reading of the proposed 2023 tax rate. The meeting opened after a short public hearing on the proposal that would take the allowed 4% increase over the compensating rate. The proposed rate for 2023 […]
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Cost estimate for Tower Park playground balloons to $4.5 million
An engineering estimate to replace worn and outdated playground equipment in Fort Thomas’ Tower Park is now upwards of $4.5 million, a much larger figure than originally discussed. The “Hero Park” project would include equipment that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and surfaces designed to accommodate children of all abilities and ages. […]
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‘Sharrows’ in Fort Thomas to remind drivers and riders to share the road
With more emphasis on alternative options for getting around town, the city of Fort Thomas has been exploring ways to make its streets friendlier to bicycles, golf carts, scooters and similar vehicles. Space and cost often prohibit adding designated bike lanes to streets, so the city has been exploring other ways to promote safety and […]
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Fort Thomas to add second school resource officer
The city of Fort Thomas will add a second school resource officer, referred to as an SRO, and the cost will be shared with the local school district. At their Aug. 21 meeting, the Fort Thomas City Council approved a municipal order to add the second officer and to authorize Mayor Eric Haas to enter […]
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Advocates plea for continuation of new Medicaid benefits: ‘Something has to be done’
At their August meeting, members of the state legislature’s Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee heard testimony from healthcare advocates, providers and Medicaid recipients seeking approval for new Medicaid benefits made available this year. In a renewal of Medicaid benefits for 2023, the federal government offered the option to add or enhance dental, vision and hearing benefits […]
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Fort Thomas’ Carlisle Park offers potential — but issues remain
Fort Thomas’ Highland Hills and Tower parks have been the topic of intense discussion at recent city meetings, especially in regard to amenities. While many residents have expressed support for pickleball courts and a skate park, concerns over traffic, parking and noise remain. As city officials and residents look for solutions, waiting in the wings […]
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Cutting tournaments may be solution to Highland Hills usage issues
A solution may be at hand for issues and concerns about usage, traffic and amenities at Fort Thomas Highland Hills Park. At the July council meeting, the room was packed with community members, many of whom came with concerns about the park. Residents have asked for permanent pickleball courts in Fort Thomas for several months. […]
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Fort Thomas Police to host community education program this fall
Fort Thomas Police Chief Casey Kilgore invited anyone interested to apply for an upcoming Fort Thomas Citizens Police Academy during July’s city council meeting. The academy aims to promote connection and communication between community members and the police department, said Sergeant Derek Faught in a promotional video for the program. “We want to cultivate positive, […]
