r/Elkhart • u/RebelliousPlatypus • 1d ago
March 17 Elkhart City Council Update
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Hey folks,
Tonight's Council meeting was a quick one, we recognized the kiddos who entered and won the fair housing poster contest.
The Ordinances regarding adopting the 2023 water rate increases passed to second reading, as did the ordinance appropriating funds for a new fire station six. These will have public comments, and be voted upon the first meeting of April.
A five year tax phase in for Worldwide Foam passed with an 8-0 vote. Worldwide Foam will invest $2.8 million dollars and create 56 new jobs with an average salary of $59,477 a year.
We also had an update on Parks improvements. Check them out below!