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July 17 Combined Work Session

Agenda

• • CVC – best means of using taxes collected by the CVC to benefit the county
  • The Opry Apartments Project was recently selected as a finalist within the Uplands region for consideration for Blight and Redevelopment funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. (within the READI 2.0 program). A commitment of public match dollars is required as part of the next step by the end of July.
  • Sheriff Jail Collection Fund Bill 14
  • 7-15 Additional Appropriations
  • Impact of thawed levy and certified shares on BC Solid Waste District
  • Review/Sign the CIP Ordinance
    • Computer Upgrades
  • Budget review of submitted Form 1 information
  • Any additional items pertinent to the budget and operation of the county
  • July 24, 2024. 8:00 – 5:30 Budget Hearings

PART 1

AUDIO JWS 1 OPRY APARTMENT PROJECT – The Tilton Little Opry Apartment project applied for funding under the Indiana  READI 2.0 Initiative. The Eli Lilly Foundation added 185 million for blight remediation and redevelopment.  The Opry/Apartment project managers were asked to provide additional information to be considered for funding.  The county will be required to provide matching funds.  The council agreed to submit a letter of interest in supporting this project but there is no obligation a this time.  The source of the matching funds (3.4 million) is initially identified as tax abatements (1.8 million) and revenue from the County Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) – $1.6 million.

PART 2  Tourism Marketing and Music Center Management

• • An interesting discussion on management and oversight of the revenue received from the innkeepers tax to include marketing.  Included the argument for keeping the venue vs selling, and distribution of revenue.
  • AUDIO JWS 2 CVC/CVB Discussion. (50:28).  Discussion started by Councilman Rudd
  • Link in the comments to a Summary of the issues, roles, responsibilities, and a way-ahead.

• • 2023 Indiana Code, Title 6. Taxation, Article 9. Innkeeper’s Taxes; Other Local Taxes
    Chapter 14. Brown County Innkeeper’s Tax  

PART 3  AUDIO JWS 3 Budget, Bond, Misc.