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Common Council - Regular Meeting- 06/08/26
Published: Jun 8, 2026
Frankfurt Council Approves Additional Appropriations, Fee Updates, and Sets Budget Hearing Dates
The council discussed and approved ordinance 26-11 for an additional appropriation of \$7,000 for grant administration services related to the ochre grant and \$55,000 for the construction of new basketball courts at TPA Park. They also approved ordinance 26-12, an additional appropriation for replacing a police vehicle and its equipment, covering costs beyond insurance reimbursement. Further discussion involved ordinance 26-08 regarding a rezoning request for Tony Del Rio's property, which is pending annexation, and the council decided to take no action to allow the plan commission's recommendation to take effect after annexation. Ordinance 26-13, an additional appropriation for replacing a 1989 backhoe for the street department, was passed on first reading. Ordinance 26-14, amending and restating fees for building permits, planning fees, and certificates of occupancy, was passed on first and second reading, incorporating a 3% automatic yearly increase and new inspection fees. Ordinance 26-15, establishing a non-reverting fund for the Building Services Department, was also passed on first and second reading. Resolution 26-09, approving the utility service board's payment in lieu of taxes, was passed. Finally, the council discussed setting budget hearing dates for August 11th and 12th.
Rezoning for Property Pending Annexation to Proceed by Default
The council discussed ordinance 26-08 concerning a rezoning request for Tony Del Rio's property, which is adjacent to Blue Green Drive and Krug Road. This property is pending annexation into the city. The City Plan Commission had previously recommended approval for A residential (single-family homes) and C residential (duplexes) zoning districts. Due to the pending annexation, the council cannot take formal action until annexation is final. If no action is taken by the council, the Plan Commission's recommendation will automatically take effect 90 days after certification. The council decided to take no action on the ordinance, allowing it to take effect by default after annexation, to avoid the need for a special meeting.
Street Department Backhoe Replacement Approved on First Reading
The council considered ordinance 26-13, an additional appropriation for replacing a 1989 backhoe used by the street department. The old backhoe suffered a major transmission failure and is beyond economical repair, with obsolete parts. It was sold at auction for \$5,400. The street department uses backhoes for excavation, brush cleanup, sign installation, and storm response. The replacement is a 2018 Caterpillar machine with 4,600 hours, costing \$932,000, which includes attachments to improve efficiency. This is a replacement, not an expansion of the fleet. Funding is proposed from EDIT funds, which recently received a \$108,000 supplemental appropriation, with an projected year-end overage of \$450,000. The ordinance passed on first reading.
Council Considers Adopting Local Option Highway User Tax to Increase Road Funding
The council discussed the potential adoption of a local option highway user tax, consisting of a wheel tax and an excise tax. This tax is used for local roads and bridges and is not a requirement for the lane mile direct distribution grant but is necessary for eligibility. The maximum rates are \$40 for wheel tax and \$25 for excise tax per vehicle. Adopting these rates would mean vehicle registration money stays within the city, generating an estimated \$392,000 annually, compared to the current \$182,000 received from the county. This would result in an additional \$210,000 for the city without impacting taxpayers, as they would pay the same rates as the county. The ordinance must be adopted by August 31st to be effective January 1st. The council plans to introduce the ordinance for first reading in July.
City Adopts Updated Fee Schedule for Permits and Services
Ordinance 26-14, which amends and restates the fees for building permits, planning fees, and certificates of occupancy, was passed on first and second reading. The changes aim to align fees more closely with the actual costs incurred by the city, reduce reliance on the general fund, and standardize fees with Area Plan Commission where possible. Key changes include incorporating certificate of occupancy costs into permit fees and introducing inspection fees of \$56.50 per trip. Additionally, an automatic yearly 3% increase, tied to the consumer price index, will be implemented to keep pace with inflation. These adjustments are necessary due to state legislative changes and become effective January 1st, but are retroactive to July 1st upon adoption.
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