Owensboro Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting - September 15, 2026

The City of Owensboro held a special called meeting on September 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The commission approved the property tax rates for the fiscal year 2026-2027, maintaining the real estate tax rate at 0.2560 and adjusting the personal property rate to 0.2844 cents per $100 assessed valuation. They also authorized the mayor to apply for a Local Assistance Road Program grant of approximately $1.48 million, with a 20% city match funded from the paving budget, and approved a grant application for a local records program with no required match. Additionally, the meeting included updates on capital projects such as the indoor sports facility, which is still undergoing dehumidification processes, and the new driving range at Ben Halls, which is in the bidding phase. Personnel appointments in the street and garage departments were approved, and the city manager noted ongoing financial reporting and upcoming after-action reports on the air show event. Public comments included concerns about project delays and community safety issues. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.