Benton Harbor to Consider $800,000 Transfer in City Income Taxes ...

Benton Harbor to consider $800,000 transfer in city income taxes ...

Benton Harbor officials approve $800,000 transfer

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor city commissioners approved transferring $800,000 from the city income tax fund to the general fund to pay the city’s bills, but not without controversy.

Benton Harbor officials approve $800k transfer from emergency funds

Benton Harbor will dip into the city's emergency funds for the second time this year.Our reporting partners at WSJM Radio report City Commissioners approved a t

Benton Harbor Commissioners approve emergency transfer of income tax funds

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved an emergency transfer of $800,000 from the city’s income tax fund to the general fund to ensure regular bills can be paid. At Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners held a lengthy debate on the merits of City Manager Alex Little’s request. He warned that every day expenses can’t be met at this time due to “tremendous legal bills,” an ongoing deficit at the water plant, and rising insurance costs, a…