Carolyn Kay Riggle

Price Farms II annexation services

Annexed land goes onto city tax rolls and will eventually need city services and infrastructure.

City Manager Leadership Transition

The city will face costs associated with a leadership transition and hiring a new city manager.

City Manager transition

Brake keeps his full salary and benefits through Dec. 31, 2026 even after leaving his duties, plus accrued leave payouts and COBRA health coverage after that.

Flock surveillance cameras

Roughly $300,000 saved on installation; total project cost funded partly through existing department budgets.

Shift of high-risk tree work to contractors

Storm-damage tree removals have cost the city around $4,500 for a single tree, and every new street tree adds to that future liability.

Grady Memorial maternity unit closure

The city stands to lose 37 jobs and their income-tax payroll from its ward, and EMS faces added transport strain.

personnel resignation

We could end up paying extra legal fees or hiring outside counsel to cover while the position sits empty.

city attorney appointment

Right now, there's no word on extra costs, but leadership changes can sometimes trigger shifts in legal spending or staffing.

legislation

It keeps tax dollars from going to waste on reopening costs and prevents a drop in local property values tied to abandoned spaces.

noise ordinance

You could end up paying a hefty fine if your next neighborhood get-together gets too loud.

flag policy

Zero direct costs to taxpayers right now, though potential legal challenges down the road could rack up municipal expenses.

healthcare services

Families might face higher travel costs and potential out-of-network expenses to reach distant hospitals for delivery.

ethics investigation

While there is no direct cost yet, a prolonged ethics scandal or potential lawsuit could end up costing taxpayers in legal fees.

legal settlement

The $6.5 million settlement is a massive hit that will likely strain the city's budget and could impact local taxpayer funds.

judicial appointment

It shouldn't cost you extra directly, but changes in court rulings could mean a shift in how traffic fines and local fees are handed out.

business approval

The new restaurant will likely boost local tax revenue and create job opportunities.

ethics and misconduct

While there's no direct hit to your wallet yet, leadership drama like this often ends up costing taxpayers in potential legal fees or special meetings.

administrative appointment

Executive compensation and administrative costs will be covered by existing municipal operating budgets.

Ordinance 26-40 — 2K General / 19 Gruber LLC rezoning

Ordinance 26-40 — 19 Gruber LLC / 2K General rezone (2.84 acres)

Resolution No. 26-01, a resolution appointing a member to the Delaware General Health District Board and specifying the term of the appointment.