Street repaving, storm sewer replacement and a cemetery refresh are among the public works projects the City of Union has on its to-do list. “We’re hoping to start right after Columbus Day,” Union Public Works Director Paul Kremer said regarding the street repaving work – adding the following streets are on the docket: The city […]
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Union terminates contract with city engineer: ‘We made it perfectly clear’
After 19 years as the City of Union’s engineer, Barry Burke’s contract was terminated earlier this month. Commissioners agreed on the termination on Sept. 6, citing alleged violations that included doing work Burke was not authorized to do and billing for unapproved time, Mayor Larry Solomon said. The problem, Solomon said, was a recurring one. […]
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May City Council: Crossing Guard Appreciation, Safety Initiatives, Street Repair Program
Fort Thomas resident Holli Patterson has been appointed a new member to the Renaissance Board by Mayor Eric Haas. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Safety issues and appreciation of those who keep us safe were uppermost among the topics discussed at the May meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. A short public […]
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City Council Roundup: Pedestrian Safety, Street Repairs, Park Improvements
Tower Park is already a jewel in the city’s crown and improvements are planned. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Things are moving along for many ongoing city projects, City Administrator Ron Dill told city council recently. Here is a smattering of recent decisions, projects and plans around town. Parks and recreation […]
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Street Replacement and Construction To Begin, Detours Likely
Road construction and underground utility work will begin shortly on Pentland Place, Sabre Court and David Drive. According to City Administrative Officer, Ron Dill, The Northern Kentucky Water District will replace the water main replacement on Wednesday, July 11 and the street replacement will begin immediately after the installation. The projected project timeline will last around […]
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Fort Thomas City Council Roundup: Police News, Street Program and a Name Change for the VA Homes
New Fort Thomas Police Officer Joe Paolucci was welcomed back from the Academy and is completing training. The project we’ve all been calling “VA Homes” has a new name in keeping with the new life of the property. It is now the “Alexander Circle” project named by the developer for the street on which the […]
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City Council Roundup: Moving ahead with Visioning, VA Homes, Street Repairs
Land Use and Zoning Committee members pour over maps at its formative meeting. –> The announcement of an upcoming public meeting for the Visioning and Community Plan was the highlight of the short January meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. The visioning project committees will present their work so far and encourage input at […]
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2018 Capital Improvement Budget and Street Program Announced
Street repaving. Photo by Glenn Beltz via Creative Commons. Speaking for the city Public Works Committee, Chair Ken Bowman shared recommendations for the 2018 capital improvement budget at the December city council meeting. The budget includes funds for streets selected for improvements in the coming year. Reading from a statement by the committee, Bowman said, […]
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Council Asked to Reconsider Washington Avenue Plans
Mike Wendling. FTM file. By Robin Gee A planned widening of Washington Avenue could adversely affect safety on the street, says a group of residents. Mike Wendling, who has owned a duplex on Washington since 1988, presented a petition to the Fort Thomas City Council at the April council meeting. While the petition says residents […]
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Public Works Committee Approves Street Repair Program for 2017
L to R: Kevin Barbian, Rob Hans, John Slawter and Ron Dill. FTM file. The 2017 proposed street repair program was passed today at the Public Works committee in the Centennial Room of the Fort Thomas City Building. The proposal will now await full council’s approval before being acted upon. Work crews could begin this […]