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Franklin County to seek stakeholders input on proposed TIF amendment

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners learned Tuesday possible categories that could be included in the 2008 tax-increment financing agreement related to the 44-turbine Kibby Mountain Wind Power Project. Commissioners are looking to amend the TIF agreement that targets specific areas of the unorganized territory. They want to look at expanding the development program and geographic […]

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Franklin County unorganized territories budget proposal reflects increase

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. on Dec. 2 at the county courthouse on a draft proposed $1.2 million unorganized territory budget for 2015-16. The budget figure may undergo some tweaking when all information is finalized. The spending package represents an increase of $77,105 over the […]

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Workshop scheduled on TIF funding process in Eustis

EUSTIS — A public informational workshop is scheduled to discuss the process and guidelines to apply for a grant or employment skills training under Franklin County’s unorganized territory TIF program. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Eustis Community Center. The tax increment financing district was established […]

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Franklin County panel approves $1.12M budget for unorganized territory

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a $1.12 million budget for 2014-15 for the unorganized territory. The spending plan reflects a $255,921 decrease from the current budget. After factoring in revenues and other monies, the tax assessment for the unorganized territory is $991,854. “I think all of our questions were answered,” Commissioner […]

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Franklin County to hold hearing on $1.1 million unorganized territory budget

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed $1.1 million unorganized territory budget for 2014-15. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Franklin County Courthouse. The budget as is represents a $251,580 decrease from the current budget. The lower budget is mainly due to […]

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Draft of Unorganized Territory budget to be reviewed

FARMINGTON — A preliminary 2014-15 budget for the Unorganized Territory in Franklin County reflects a $251,580 decrease from the current budget. The lower budget is mainly due to $150,000 being proposed for paving compared to $450,000 this year. Franklin County commissioners received a rough work estimate of improvements in 2012 that are needed on the […]

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Snow removal contracts awarded

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to award contracts for snow removal in Freeman Township, Salem Township and Lang Township. Commissioners received two bids, one for each of the two routes. Fenwick Construction bid $7,100 per mile for 2013-14 to plow and sand county roads in Freeman and Salem townships. Contractors have to buy […]