County Council - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The DeKalb County Council approved several additional appropriations and transfers, including $121,784 for battery backups and $85,807 for HVAC at Central Communications. Key decisions included approving the Innkeepers Tax increase from 5% to 8% and authorizing commissioners to proceed with the jail project up to $51.8 million. The Council also approved a tax abatement for Volcraft's $59 million expansion and voted to increase the county's commercial wheel tax from $5 to $25.

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Government Body
County Council
Meeting Type
County Council
Location
DeKalb County, IN
Meeting Date
August 12, 2026

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