Boone County allocated $10,000 to a Florence-based Hispanic community organization to help with its food box program. The Boone County Fiscal Court voted to approve a resolution Tuesday that extended funding for several community programs through the end of the current fiscal year. The funding comes from the county’s aging, intellectual disabilities and mental health […]
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Boone County using opioid settlement funds to create social worker role under the sheriff’s department
Boone County is set to hire three new workers aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by the opioid crisis. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution allowing the use of opioid abatement funds to hire up to three police navigators/social workers — a newly created position. “This is one of the […]
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Boone County grants funds to Brighton Center for Women’s Recovery
Boone County is continuing its relationship with Brighton Recovery Center for Women. At last week’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the court authorized a resolution that executed a grant agreement between the center and the county. Brighton Recovery Center for Women is a 100-bed facility located in Florence that helps women recover from chronic substance […]
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Boone County considers zoning amendment for potential suburban development near Union
A prospective zoning amendment could pave the way for a 196 unit subdivision in Boone County. On Tuesday, Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading of a zoning amendment that would change the designation of a 41.4-acre site in unincorporated Boone County from rural suburban estates to suburban residential. The amendment was proposed by […]
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Boone County approves bid for new gas-powered golf carts
Boone County will be leasing a new fleet of gas-powered golf carts. At the January meeting of the Boone County Fiscal Court, the board approved a resolution awarding the bid to lease new gas-powered carts for Boone County Golf Courses to Cunningham/Yamaha — a cart dealer based in Louisville. Their current golf cart lease is […]
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Boone County mulls funding for future infrastructure projects
Boone County is considering the creation of a new funding district for future infrastructure projects. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading on an ordinance relating to the creation of a Transportation Improvement District — a special-purpose governmental entity created to coordinate and fund transportation-related projects within a specific geographic area. […]
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Zone change makes way for Boone County’s 15th McDonald’s
A zoning change is making way for a new McDonald’s along Mt. Zion Road in Florence. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court voted to change the zoning of a one-acre plot of land located at the southeast-facing intersection of Mt. Zion Road and Lakeside Drive in Florence from a Mobile Home Park designation to […]
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Boone County navigating vehicle supply challenges
Supply chain issues are proving to be a challenge for Boone County in its quest for new fleet vehicles. “We like to buy local, when we can,” Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore said. “I’ve had the opportunity to talk to local dealerships about the challenges we’re having finding vehicles and reminding them that we’d […]
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Boone County nonprofits receive $377k through initiative
Five nonprofit organizations are receiving a combined total of $377,400 to bolster services to Boone County residents via the Capital Projects Fund initiative. The organizations receiving the funds are Brighton Properties, New Day Ranch, Easterseals Redwood, Scheben Care Center and Panorama Plus. The Boone County Fiscal Court supports capital projects intending to invest aging/intellectual disability/mental […]
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Boone County receives first quarter budget report
Boone County’s administration is pleased with the fiscal year 2024 first quarter budget performance in both the revenue and expenditure categories, Treasurer Rob Notton said. “Positive budget performance during fiscal year ’23 enabled the county to end the prior fiscal year with an exceptional year-end carryover balance in the general fund,” Notton said. “In fact, […]
