The following is a re-post of a guest editorial published by the Enquirer on June 25, 2014, written by City Manager Larry Klein.[original link: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2014/06/25/klein-protect-current-customers-sd/11382077/ ] There is currently a debate about how to use the sanitary and storm sewer rate hikes of 4.9 percent that Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern ...

COVINGTON, KY - The annual budget for fiscal year 2014/2015 was approved and adopted by Commission with a second and final reading on June 25, 2014. It was added to the City’s website today. Access the Budget here. The City’s total annual estimated revenue is projected at $76.6 million with $47.3 million coming from the General fund. Estimated expenses are projected at $76.6 milli...

UPDATED INFORMATION: Parking tickets can now be paid online at https://covington.rmcpay.com/   COVINGTON - All parking tickets can be paid at Midtown Garage, 501 Scott Boulevard, across from the Kenton County Library on Scott Street, effective late July.   By late July, all in-person parking citation payments will be centralized at the ABM office inside of Midtown G...

COVINGTON - Summertime in the City is a time when everybody spends more time outdoors. With increased outdoor activity come additional safety risks to be mindful of as we share our public space, including the perils of speeding.   Consider the fact from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that most speeders on local roadways live right in the neighborhood.   &#...

See the City Manager's 2014/2015 Budget Recommendation Presentation here. This is the original presentation that was given to Commission on May 27, 2014. See the City Manager's 2014/2015 Budget Recommendation Memo here. This is the memo presented to the Mayor and Commission outlining the Budget recommendation. Please call 859 292 2133 if you have any questions.    

Devou Wall Retaining wall collapse on Devou Drive resulted in the roadway being closed to traffic. Status:  Bid documents for the reconstruction plans for the new wall will be advertised Saturday May 31.  Construction contract will be awarded June 24. Roadway will have to remain closed until construction is completed for safety reasons.   Southern/Latonia Reconstruction Status: Proj...

COVINGTON — More than 32 acres/1.25 miles along the City’s riverfront are targeted to be transformed into a “waterfront promenade” with performance pavilions, riverfront walkways and trails for pedestrians and bikers, as part of the regional Riverfront Commons project spearheaded by nonprofit developer Southbank Partners. Last week, after over ten years of due diligence and...

Contact: Natalie Bowers, 859 292 2186 The following City of Covington, Kentucky Public Meetings and gatherings of interest are scheduled for the week of May 5 through May 9, 2014: &nbs...

Redevelopment Plans Moves Full Steam Ahead COVINGTON - Yesterday, the City finalized its sale of the Mutual Building located on the corner of Madison Avenue and Pike Street in the center of the Covington Central Business District. The developer is Ashley Commercial Group who plans to redevelop the space to accommodate both residential and commercial space, including a 15 unit (1 bedroom) apartment...

The following are highlights from the Commission meeting held at City Hall on April 29. Staff Changes Commission approved the employment of Michael J. Frisch as a part-time Code Enforcement Inspector int he Community Services Division of the Development Department, effective April 30, 2014.   City Champions Recycling in Operations Commission accepted the bid of River Metals Recycling for met...