ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL ADVANCES TAX DISCOUNTS, COMPLEX UPGRADES, AND SPEED CRACKDOWN AMID SLOWER REVENUE
By Dudley Evans –
Meeting in regular session on Monday, October 26, the Rockwood City Council approved a final tax incentive, authorized bids for sports complex upgrades, and ordered a police crackdown following alarming speed studies.
Key Developments:
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Property Tax Discount: The council approved the second and final reading of a 2% discount for property owners who pay their property taxes in October. City Administrator Becky Ruppe reported that while current tax receipts are down 25% compared to last year due to slower collections, revenues are expected to rebound by year-end.
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Sports Complex Upgrades: Officials authorized seeking bids for roughly $60,000 in laser technology upgrades for the baseball and softball fields at the Rockwood Sports Complex. The improvements aim to prepare the facility to host an 8-and-under baseball tournament in July.
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Speeding Crackdown: Police Chief Kelly Pittman shared results from recent speed studies, noting severe infractions including a motorist traveling 55 mph in a 30-mph zone on Black Hollow Road and a driver clocking 85 mph on Pump House Road. In response, Mayor Jason Jolly directed increased police patrols and strict citation issuance for speeders.
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Upcoming Special Meeting: The council will convene for a special meeting this Thursday at noon to hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for a proposed 60-home residential development in the Clymersville community.
