SURPLUS AUCTION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

In accordance with KRS 82.083(3)(d), the City of Newport, Kentucky hereby announces the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment by electronic, online auction. The vehicles and equipment listed below will be sold through www.govdeals.com with the electronic auctions ending on Thursday, May 23, 2013 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST. All bids must be submitted through www.govdeals.com. Items to be sold include are as follows.
Seized vehicles:

• 1997 Acura Integra
• 1998 Mazda 626 LX V6
• 2000 Cadillac Deville
• 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
• 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT sedan with working 3.8 Supercharged V6
• 2002 Ford Taurus SE; 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee SE 4WD
• 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4-Door 4WD
• 1995 Ford F-150 Special Super Cab Short Bed 2 WD.

CITY PROPERTY TAXES DUE OCTOBER 31

City tax bills were mailed in late September. These bills include the property taxes levied by the City and by the Newport Board of Education. The bills are payable on or before October 31st and are considered delinquent if they are postmarked after that date. For your convenience, the City typically extends the Finance & Administration hours for the collection of tax payments during the last days of October.

Payments may also be made by mail but must be postmarked by October 31st. If the bills are paid after October 31st state law mandates a penalty of 10%, which is imposed immediately, and interest of 6% per year. These fees must be assessed even if you don’t receive the tax bill.The City makes every attempt to assure that the tax bills are delivered to the property owners in a timely manner. Each year, however, there are a few bills that are returned as undeliverable or that go to the wrong place due to property transfers during the year or mortgage company changes. In order to avoid the potential of being charged late fees, if you or your mortgage company do not receive a tax bill by October 10th please call the City Finance and Administration Department at 292-3660.

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THE PENGUINS ARE HERE!

A new swim team has been formed for area youth and their home pool will be the Newport Veterans' Memorial Pool.

• AGES 5-18
• Open to Newport as well as surrounding communities
• Summertime competitive swim & dive instruction
• Practice 4-5 days/week, competitions weekly
• Team membership includes Season Membership at Newport’s Veterans’ Memorial Pool
• Promotes individual achievement, teambuilding & community pride
• Meet the coach
• Need-based scholarships available

Learn all about the Newport Penguins at www.newportpenguins.org

Home Buyer Assistance Program Information

... click HERE to read about the Homebuyer Assistance Program...

... click HERE to read about the Homebuyer Assistance Purchase - Rehab Program...

... click HERE to read about the Homebuyer Exteroir Facade Program...

Bedbug Disposal Procedure

• Set item out on Rumpke’s pickup day
• Cut item so no one will pick it up
• Wrap in plastic and mark that there are bedbugs

Newport Citizen’s Advisory Council

The Newport Citizen’s Advisory Council (NCAC), an organization representing neighborhoods across Newport, are pleased to announce ‘friends’ group in Newport, had their initial kickoff on May 5th with a great turn out. The purpose of Friends of Newport is to bring together residents, workers, organizations and other enthusiastic supports of Newport. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in the community through communication, activities and projects designed to foster pride and encourage positive development. Our hope is that Friends play an integral role in bolstering our community of Newport. Daily opportunities will arise for us to participate in the growth of our community. Our community will grow from our involvement as we actively take ownership of making Newport a friendly and vibrant city. We, in turn, will enjoy the fruits of these efforts. As stewards of a healthy community, we will coexist in a symbiotic relationship that pools resources and efforts. Questions? Ask Joyce – jinschool@fuse.net For membership form click HERE.

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