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O lmsted County has approved property tax relief. Individuals, businesses, and property owners across Olmsted County continue to deal with the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, some Olmsted County taxpayers may have difficulty meeting the May 17, 2021 deadline for the first half payment of 2021 property taxes. To provide some property tax relief during this difficult time, today the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approved a one-time temporary abatement of the penalty and interest for late property tax payments. This will extend the date that late payment penalties begin to accrue from May 17 to July 15, 2021. PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
ELECTRIC BUS BUY APPROVED
A n Electric bus purchase has officially been ap - proved by the Rochester City Council. On Monday, April 19th, 2021, The Rochester City Council approved a contract with New Flyer North America to purchase up to four 60-foot, battery electric buses and charging equipment for Rochester Public Transit (RPT). This investment by the city of Rochester in renewable fuels and sustainable transit is funded largely through federal grants. Local matching funds will come from RPT’s operating fund balance. Rochester Public Transit intends to place an order for the first two vehicles and charging equipment yet this spring, with delivery expected in late fall.
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