Cookeville Budget Includes $18K Funding Increase For Library
Operating costs continue to increase for the Putnam County Library, prompting a request for a funding increase from the City of Cookeville. Putnam County Library Director Kathryn Wisinger said Cookeville allocated an additional $18,000 in its budget. Council approved the first reading of the budget last week. “We try to never ever ask for more […]
Cookeville Council Weigh In, Two Days Of Budget Meetings
The Cookeville City Council will begin its budget work with a two-day session Wednesday and Thursday. City Manager James Mills said the council will spend the two days looking over 17 different funds as well as the Cookeville Regional budget. Mills said the meetings allow council members to understand more specifics about the departments. “The […]
Cookeville’s Revenues, Expenses In Good Shape Mid Year
Despite concerns at the state level over tax collections so far this fiscal year, Cookeville’s revenues at the halfway point appear to be on target. Through December, Finance Director Brenda Imel said the city’s general fund revenues currently stand at 48 percent of budget. Sales tax revenues are on target for the first half of […]
Cookeville Budget Holds Property Taxes Steady
Cookeville’s proposed city budget will include no property tax increase while pursuing what City Manager James Mills calls “a very conservative approach.” Mills outlined the $29 million budget in Monday’s first council work session. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the budget represents a 5.5 percent reduction in income from the current fiscal year’s plan. “We’re […]
