Posted on September 24, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council and Commission members discussed two requests by IT Director Richard Franks last week.
Sheriff Bill Dulin agreed to pay $15,900 out of his budget to pay for the service agreement for the Computer Aided Dispatch program which leaves about $14,100 of the agreement unfunded.
The CAD system maintains records for all calls, jail software and Jail Tracker system.
The suggestion was to take the funding out of the Jail CEDIT Fund which was recommended by the commissioners and approved by the county council.
Franks also recommended spending $10,000 out of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund for off-site Cloud storage to help protect the county’s data from potential ransomware attacks.
Council President Dave Pearman asked why the firewall already being paid for can’t be used, but Franks explained that the firewall is not enough protection.
The county is also insured to cover the cost of lost business in the event of a ransomware attack.
The council unanimously approved the expense. Pearman reminded those in attendance that there is an employee policy in place in regards to opening certain email attachments and content from other sources.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Starke County Council Discusses Additional Appropriation Resolution
Posted on October 17, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members discussed an additional appropriation resolution Monday night.
As explained by the Starke County Auditor, about $100,000 was budgeted for the Cumulative Capital Development Fund this year. The tax rate increased and about $200,000 is expected to come in, which was not expected. The additional appropriation will allow that money to be used in the Cumulative Capital Development Fund so the commissioners can fund equipment purchases or other capital assets as needed.
The new ambulance will be paid for out of that fund this year even though it won’t be delivered until February of 2019. The ambulance purchase will be about $127,000
The council members unanimously approved the resolution as presented.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members discussed an additional appropriation resolution Monday night.
As explained by the Starke County Auditor, about $100,000 was budgeted for the Cumulative Capital Development Fund this year. The tax rate increased and about $200,000 is expected to come in, which was not expected. The additional appropriation will allow that money to be used in the Cumulative Capital Development Fund so the commissioners can fund equipment purchases or other capital assets as needed.
The new ambulance will be paid for out of that fund this year even though it won’t be delivered until February of 2019. The ambulance purchase will be about $127,000
The council members unanimously approved the resolution as presented.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
North Judson Council Reestablishes Cumulative Capital Development Fund
Posted on March 21, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents will soon see a bit of a tax increase. The town council voted Monday to reestablish the town’s cumulative capital development fund at 0.05 percent.
Ross Hagan with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates told council members that will boost the town’s revenue by $13,000 to $14,000 a year. “That’s revenue that you guys currently don’t have access to because the CCD fund is outside of your maximum levy,” he explained. “So this is new revenue that you guys don’t currently get, and it’s revenue that can be used for any legal purpose, so it has a lot of different uses that it can have for the town.”
The owner of a $50,000 home can expect to pay an extra $3.73 a year in taxes, while someone who owns a $75,000 home will typically pay about $6.15, according to Umbaugh’s calculations.
However, North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins said residents may see a bigger jump initially, after the town learned that taxpayers were being charged the wrong amount. “There was an error a couple years ago that the tax amounts were lower,” she explained. “It will go up, and it has nothing to do with this cume cap that we’re talking about. It will go to the amount that it was supposed to be, and then it will go up an additional three dollars or six dollars or whatever.”
Hagan added that the town can expect to see the increased revenue in its 2018 budget.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents will soon see a bit of a tax increase. The town council voted Monday to reestablish the town’s cumulative capital development fund at 0.05 percent.
Ross Hagan with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates told council members that will boost the town’s revenue by $13,000 to $14,000 a year. “That’s revenue that you guys currently don’t have access to because the CCD fund is outside of your maximum levy,” he explained. “So this is new revenue that you guys don’t currently get, and it’s revenue that can be used for any legal purpose, so it has a lot of different uses that it can have for the town.”
The owner of a $50,000 home can expect to pay an extra $3.73 a year in taxes, while someone who owns a $75,000 home will typically pay about $6.15, according to Umbaugh’s calculations.
However, North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins said residents may see a bigger jump initially, after the town learned that taxpayers were being charged the wrong amount. “There was an error a couple years ago that the tax amounts were lower,” she explained. “It will go up, and it has nothing to do with this cume cap that we’re talking about. It will go to the amount that it was supposed to be, and then it will go up an additional three dollars or six dollars or whatever.”
Hagan added that the town can expect to see the increased revenue in its 2018 budget.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Starke Council Takes Step to Set Tax Rates
Posted on March 2, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Council will vote to reestablish a couple of tax rates when they meet in a few weeks. The cumulative bridge and cumulative capital development funds have both dropped off and need to have rates set again.
The proposed cumulative bridge fund rate is .027 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Proceeds are earmarked for the replacement of bridges on county roads.
The proposed cumulative capital development fund rate is .03 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Money in the cume cap fune is used for non-budget, big-ticket items like new vehicles, equipment and unanticipated building repairs and maintenance.
The council conducted the required public hearing on the proposed rates at their meeting last week. Members will vote to set the rates for taxes payable in 2018 when they meet on March 13.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Council will vote to reestablish a couple of tax rates when they meet in a few weeks. The cumulative bridge and cumulative capital development funds have both dropped off and need to have rates set again.
The proposed cumulative bridge fund rate is .027 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Proceeds are earmarked for the replacement of bridges on county roads.
The proposed cumulative capital development fund rate is .03 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Money in the cume cap fune is used for non-budget, big-ticket items like new vehicles, equipment and unanticipated building repairs and maintenance.
The council conducted the required public hearing on the proposed rates at their meeting last week. Members will vote to set the rates for taxes payable in 2018 when they meet on March 13.
Friday, February 24, 2017
North Judson Council to Consider Cumulative Capital Development Fund Reestablishment
Posted on February 24, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents may soon see a bit of a tax increase. The town council is working with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates to reestablish a cumulative capital development fund.
Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says the town currently has one, but since the tax rate decreases over time, it’s down to just over 0.01 percent. The reestablishment would boost that level back up to 0.05 percent.
Collins adds that residents will have the chance to ask questions and offer input on the cumulative capital development fund during a public hearing on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m., before the council makes a final decision.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents may soon see a bit of a tax increase. The town council is working with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates to reestablish a cumulative capital development fund.
Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says the town currently has one, but since the tax rate decreases over time, it’s down to just over 0.01 percent. The reestablishment would boost that level back up to 0.05 percent.
Collins adds that residents will have the chance to ask questions and offer input on the cumulative capital development fund during a public hearing on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m., before the council makes a final decision.
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