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10:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Ohio Department of Development – Community Services Division –Organization Contacts Form to add Samuel Filkins, President of the Knox County AreaDevelopment Foundation, as an authorized account contact. Approve Authorized Certifications for the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC)Disbursements for Mishey Road Resurfacing. Approve Software Subscription Agreement for EZ Justice/Jury Software for the …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, September 8, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on September 8, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, andattested by Zachary Sherman, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk ofCouncil, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County 911 Knox County 911 Monthly Report for August 2025Resolutions to be Presented Approve Participating Addendum with NASPO ValuePoint – CELLCO Partnership DBAVerizon Wireless for Wireless, Data, Voice and Accessories for State AgenciesGovernment Pricing. Approve Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 from Law General Contracting,Inc., for Danville Amity Road Safety …

 The Mount Vernon Farmers Market on the square, last day October 25. School is back in, fall sports are happening and the weather is getting cooler. Many people are not thinking about the farmers market still going on. Not only is it still going on, but there is still a great assortment of produce, honey, syrup, jellies, baked goods, flowers …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (September 9, 2025) – Under the leadership of Martin Booker, the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium’s first executive director, collaboration and creativity have been at the heart of the organization’s founding. “Today we share our gratitude as we announce Martin Booker’s resignation from the Arts Consortium and wish him well in applying his vision-building skills for the benefit of …

10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County I.T. DepartmentResolutions to be Presented Approve the County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio, Inc., (CEBCO) RenewalRate Acceptance for 2026. Approve the Knox County PY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Contract with CDC of Ohio, Inc., for the Administration of the PY2025 CDBG CriticalInfrastructure Program for the Village of Danville, Ohio. Approve Petition …

MOUNT VERNON —The Food For The Hungry of Knox County’s grant application process for the 2025 campaign opens Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. and will remain open until Friday, Oct. 31, at 12 p.m. Applications submitted after 12 p.m. on Oct. 31 will not be accepted.  Each year, a portion of the funds raised during the FFTH Winter Drive …

City CouncilLegislative Session9/8/2025 7:30 PMCouncil Chambers40 Public Square   Mount Vernon, OH 43050Downloads: Agenda  Agenda PacketI.Committee MeetingsII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Aug 25, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee ReportsIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2025-80 : A Resolution Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to Advertise for …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Update from Knox Public HealthResolutions to be Presented Approve Notice of Intent – Lead Entity Designation for Demolition and SiteRevitalization Program to Area Development Foundation, Inc. Approve Office of Community Development – 2024 Community Development ProgramAmended Scope of Work and Budget for PY2024 Allocation Funds for ParkImprovements in Danville, Ohio. Approve Advertisement of a …

Mount Vernon, OH- The Knox County Career Center HVAC program recognized fourstudents who earned “On Track with HVAC” status. Mason Flack, Clayton Vance, Josiah Colon,and Logan Miller all completed the necessary requirements to earn “On Track with HVAC”status. “On Track with HVAC” is a program generated by Brad Schmidt, HVAC instructor atKCCC, and the KCCC HVAC Advisory Committee. In order …