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City moving forward with third mass foreclosure lawsuit

Special to The Gleaner

HENDERSON, Ky. – The City of Henderson is moving ahead with its third mass foreclosure lawsuit.

The City of Henderson Board of Commissioners authorized the move at its regular meeting Tuesday.

The City filed mass foreclosure actions in 2016 and 2019 to recover back taxes and code enforcement liens. Typically, 20 counts are included in such a proceeding, which has been effective in both recouping expenses for property maintenance and encouraging redevelopment.

Assistance program

Henderson Economic Development Director Missy Vanderpool and Chamber of Commerce President Ellen Redding updated the board on the results of the Small Business Assistance Program that recently concluded with 32 local small businesses being awarded nearly $300,000 in COVID relief assistance. United Way also received $25,000 to provide relief for non-profit organizations.

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Proclamation

A proclamation was read during the meeting honoring Fair Housing Month and the work that the Community Development Department and Human Rights Commission does in support of Fair Housing Law.

Other business

Also on Tuesday:

  • The board finalized an amendment to the sign and outdoor advertising ordinance to follow recommendations of Kentucky League of Cities.
  • Finalized an amendment to the utility ordinance regarding rates, charges and budget billing.
  • Mayor Steve Austin awarded 20-year service award pins to Police Chief Heath Cox and Russell Stoner, both of the Henderson Police Department.
  • Approved submission of grants to the Land & Water Conservation Fund program for the sports complex being developed, AARP Livable Communities Challenge Grant for a sidewalk connection and Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID support.

The next meeting will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. Meetings are streamed through the Zoom meeting platform, on the city’s web site (www.CityOfHendersonKy.org), on Facebook and on Twitter. They are also broadcast on Spectrum Cable Channel 200.