Rochester energy plan gets $2 million boost
As the city works to transition to potential downtown district energy, federal funding will fuel the second phase of planned work.
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As the city works to transition to potential downtown district energy, federal funding will fuel the second phase of planned work.
The final cost of transition from use of steam to power heating and cooling in four city-owned buildings will remain unknown until project is complete in September.
Request to authorize local vote on renewal of city's half-cent sales tax is expected to be sent to Minnesota Legislature next month.
Olmsted County received its first check with payments expected to continue throughout 18 years, as Rochester anticipates initial payment next week.
The maximum amount the city can collect in property taxes was approved by the council on Monday night. It's an increase of 6.85% from the current city levy.