Courthouse Renovation
Here's why Monroe County is raising property taxes for the first time in 12 years
The 2024 Monroe County budget, which includes a dip in the total and an increase in tax millage, was unanimously approved by the Monroe County commissioners on Dec. 20.Next year's budget will be $162.6 million, a decrease of $17.8 million from 2023's total of 180.4 million.The general fund budget, which comes from real estate taxes, departmental revenue, grants and contribution from the fund… Read Moreon
Courthouse Construction Update - Renovation Expense Records: $38 Million (through July 2023)
I recently filed a Right to Know request related to the Courthouse Expansion Project that start in 2021.The project was initially anticipated to cost around $50 million (see attachment re: July Newsletter), it appears the actual project cost is currently at $38 million.There is also a recently released video from Monroe County that shows the current construction status:October 2023:https://www.… Read Moreon
DENIED: Right to Know Request - "Deal Struck" over Monroe County Couthouse PNC Bank Property
Background: A few months ago, I posted some screenshots and information about the Monroe County Courthouse expansion. This is a follow up article about the PNC bank property that is part of the project. I filed a "right to know" request after learning that a "deal had been struck" for Monroe County to purchase the bank / property from PNC. Frustrated, I reached out to an attorney for… Read Moreon
Public meeting discussing the Courthouse Expansion project (Monroe County)
Note: This article was originally posted on BarrettCommunity.com Notes from meeting: Monroe County is not receiving any State funds for the project - entirely self funded No funds set aside - borrowing (bonds) During meeting stated that it has been determined that this project will not affect the overall tax rate (See images in gallery below) (Original Post) via Monroe… Read Moreon
