Rita Taylor

Mark Norman Ditch Obstruction Cleanup Deadline

Cleanup costs fall on property owners; county contractor work would be billed to violators if they fail to act.

Pigeon Creek flood damage reduction and drainage work plan

Recommendations come with basic cost estimates in the plan, but most require funding, partnerships, or further data before implementation.

Tree canopy goal and forest initiatives

Donations from the Solid Waste District, Colonial Classics, and grant funds cover trees that volunteers plant at no labor cost to the city.

Solar panel generating service agreement

Part of the city's broader solar investment; no specific cost was disclosed at this meeting.

Tree removals at 212 Cherry Street and Lincoln/Garvin

Unknown until quotes come back; removals will be paid by the city.

Jacobsville Park native planting project

Cost wasn't detailed; the society performs the maintenance.

Noise monitoring and measurement standards

Continuous monitoring equipment could be charged to developers.

Wesselman Park Pollinator Planting

Former AMAX coal slurry impoundment (Dam 8713)

Diesel generators and air quality

Air monitoring equipment and toxic-gas sensors for fire departments could be expensive and would need developer funding.

Local emissions and permitting oversight

Permit fee revenue is flowing in through the City Controller's office after September/O October invoicing.

Tree canopy goal initiative

Plantings are supported by partners including CenterPoint and Keep Evansville Beautiful.

Climate projects and grant funding

Up to $23 million in federal climate funding for the community is in limbo pending appeals.

EV Charging and Anti-Idling Campaign

Jacobsville soil contamination site access

A potential ~$7 million federal grant could pay for lead abatement in older homes for free for qualifying residents.

Pigeon Creek Watershed Planning and Stream Gauge

Funded by a state grant through the watershed commission, at no direct county cost.

2026 Tire Recycling Contract

Costs are already in the district's operating budget; the exact contract amounts weren't discussed.

Administrative and enforcement rules for the creek channel

Federal Solar Grant Litigation

Restored grant funds would pay for solar installations including free systems for low-income households.

Community service roadside cleanup and recycling

Only about $153 spent since program start; recycling brought in $2,404.97.

CK Newsome Center gymnasium asbestos abatement with Elite Environmental