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Internal Revenue Service Announces Its “Flat Top” Facility to Close in 2019

COVINGTON, KY – On Wednesday afternoon, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will be closing its flat top facility in Covington in 2019, resulting in the elimination of about 1,826 jobs. A statement from the IRS said: “As part of the continuing efforts to use resources efficiently, the IRS is taking steps to further consolidate submission processing operations across the ...

Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes 9.13.16

Meeting Minutes from the Board of Commissioners Meeting on September 13, 2016.

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda 9.13.16

Meeting Agenda from the Board of Commissioners Meeting on September 13, 2016.

Details for Riverfest 2016

COVINGTON, KY - This year’s Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest is set for Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the riverfront. The annual event impacts Covington traffic flow and neighborhoods, so the City Covington and the Covington Police Department (CPD) want to provide residents, businesses and visitors with the following information to ensure a safe and orderly Covington. All ...

Covington Partners with SD1 to Improve Storm Drainage on Crystal Lake Drive & Bluffside Drive

COVINGTON, KY – The City partnered with Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) to address storm drainage issues on Crystal Lake Drive and Bluffside Drive in South Covington. The Board recently executed an agreement with SD1 to implement the 50/50 Cost Sharing Program. Upon the program’s application, the City will split the estimated cost of $244,798.00 with SD1 to install new curb inlets and ...

Commission Highlight: Four New Police Officers Join the Covington Police Department

COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Police Department welcomed four new officers to its ranks last Tuesday evening. Approved unanimously by the Board of Commissioners, the Police Department increased its staffing number to 109 sworn police officers out of the 110 authorized positions. City Manager Larry Klein stated, “Last October, the Mayor and City Commission increased the number of Police...

Covington and Bellevue Premiere Video to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act

COVINGTON, KY – Last night, the Cities of Covington and Bellevue premiered the video “Northern Kentucky Preservation at 50: From Saving Houses to Creating Places” at Darkness Brewing in Bellevue, Kentucky. The video was a project of both cities and was produced by Spotted Yeti Media. It celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Certified Local Gov...

Commission Highlight: Board of Commissioners Keeps City’s Property Tax Rate Same as Last Year; Increase in Property Values Yields Additional Revenue

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners approved the City’s 2016 property tax rate, keeping it the same as 2015.  City staff recommended maintaining the same property tax rate as last year since increased property values will result in additional revenue. At the meeting, Assistant Finance Director Dave Mathews presented on the property tax rate explaining th...
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