Louisville City Council approves 2023 financial items

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Louisville City Council

Monday meeting

KEY ACTION: Approved 2023 financial items.

DISCUSSIONS: Appropriations for 2023 are set at $12,615,160 and include a 4.5% increase in water and sewer rates, and employee pay rates. Contracts with the firefighters' union call for pay increase of 8%, while police officers will receive a 4% increase, which amends their contract that called for a 2.75% increase. The firefighters' contract is for three years, while the police contract expires at the end of 2023. Non-union represented employees will receive an 8% pay increase, with the addition of dental and vision insurance. Employees will pay 13.5% of medical and prescription costs through payroll deduction.

OTHER ACTION:

  • Approved a $49,000 contract with Advances Rehabilitation Technology of Bryan, Ohio, for manhole spray lining.

  • Set public hearings for all seven ordinances dealing with the appropriations, contracts, pay rates, and fees for 7 p.m. Nov. 21.

  • Held discussions on a proposal for a single trash hauler contract. A request for bids will be prepared and advertised followed by requests for public input at meetings separate from council meetings.

UP NEXT: Meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Constitution Center, 2022 W. Main Street.

David Scheurer

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