State windfall will mean $2.6 million for Columbus streets

A windfall from the state will give the city of Columbus just over $3 million more from local income taxes this year, with most slated for local street improvements.

Mayor Jim Lienhoop explains:

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That will mean about $2.6 million for streets and $790,000 for the rainy day fund.

The state recently recalculated the amount of local option income taxes distributed to the counties, cities and towns by reducing the reserve amount the state holds onto.

Columbus City Council will create a special fund to hold the bulk of the money until the city decides on what road improvements to make. The mayor suggests that a portion of the money, about $750,000, would go toward a maching grant program the state has set up that allows communities to get more work done for their dollars.

Columbus City Council meets at 6 pm. tomorrow in the Council Chambers at Columbus City Hall .