A public hearing is set to gather input on the reestablishment of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund in Marshall County.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger explained that a procedural issue halted the process a year ago, but this movement is needed to awaken the issue. The public hearing will allow taxpayers to weigh their opinion on a tax increase not to exceed $.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation of property. An approximate amount of $400,000 is anticipated that can be used on capital investments in the county. The highway department was used as an example as they are in need of new equipment where funding is lacking.
Commissioner Kurt Garner called out the county council members and urged them to adopt a resolution at their next meeting to support movement in this matter. Garner said that while this is a commissioner issue, the council can aid in this endeavor. Commission President Kevin Overmyer added that the county needs to move forward with this in order to help the highway department and other departments purchase needed equipment.
“We see what’s going on with the highway department and we see funding becoming less and less,” stated Overmyer. “They’ve been running on equipment that’s been outdated for years. We just need to do something.”
The commissioners unanimously approved a motion to set a public hearing for Monday, April 3 at 9 a.m. ET in the commissioner’s meeting room in the Marshall County Building.
