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Certifying unpaid city bills as property tax liens

Residents and property owners with unpaid utility, sidewalk repair, or code violation bills will see those debts added to their county property tax bills, with a county fee on top. Multiple notices go out first, and paying by August 31 keeps you off the list.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 5, 2026

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CDBG PY 2026 Annual Action Plan

About $265,000 in federal block grant money is recommended for Elm Street reconstruction, a furnace replacement program for low-income households, homeless shelter services, and fair housing help — final approval comes in May after a public comment period.

4 mentionsLast discussed May 20, 2026