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Government:
The City of Cold Spring is a fifth
class city with Mayor/Council form of government. The city has non-partisan
elections to elect their local officials. There are four voting
precincts. Cold Spring is situated in the 68th House District, the
24th Senatorial District and the 4th Congressional District.
The City Council meets in caucus on
the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and in regular session on
the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Cold Spring Planning and
Zoning meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings
are at the City Building and are open to the public. The Parks
and Recreation Board meets on the first tuesday of each month.
Other City Boards and Commissions
include the Board of Ethics, Board of Adjustments, and Code
Enforcement Board. These Boards and Commissions meet as needed.
Taxes:
The current tax rate is $1.82 per
$1000 valuation. Homestead and Agricultural Exemptions may also be
allowed. Upon approval, these exemptions are applied to city tax
bills by Campbell County PVA. The city does have a 10% insurance tax
on all insurance except health and life. There is a city payroll tax,
which is 1%, a motor vehicle tax, and an occupational license
fee for anyone working in the city. |