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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MAIN STREET SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - The City of Mount Sterling, in conjunction with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is accepting competitive sealed bids for the Main Street Sidewalk Project until Friday, May 30th at 10am (EST). All bids shall be in a sealed envelope, mailed or delivered to: City of Mt Sterling, Mayors Office, 33 North Maysville Street, Mt Sterling, KY 40353. All bid envelopes shall be clearly marked “Main Street Sidewalk Project” in the bottom left corner of the envelope. The bids will be opened in a public forum in the Conference Room at 10:05am (EST).
Plans and Specifications will be available for pickup/mailing via CD from Palmer Engineering, 400 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, Kentucky 40392, 859-744-1218.
A preconstruction meeting will be scheduled with the low bidder after award.
Bidders and DBE subcontractors must be prequalified with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and possess a Certificate of Eligibility at time of bid opening. A DBE goal of 2% has been established for this project. All other subcontractors must be prequalified when accepting subcontracts.
Prevailing wages apply to this project. A 5% Bid Bond is required with the contractors bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a payment and performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid. The University reserves the right to reject any and all bids and accept the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder. No BIDDER may withdraw his/her bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Trash collection is every WEDNESDAY. Recycling collection is every other WEDNESDAY
Trash is collected every Wednesday in the city. Recycling is collected every other Wednesday. You can download the recycling schedule here: 
2025 RECYCLE PICKUP MT STERLING KY.pdf
Contact RUMPKE @ Contact Us | Rumpke if you have an issue or concern with your service, or if you need to provided with a trash or recycling cart. You may also reach out to us at City Hall if you need assistance.
FY 2024-2025 Budget
The Mount Sterling City Council has approved the budget for the coming year (July 2024 to June 2025). FY BUDGET 2024-2025.pdf
Contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 if you have any questions.
Property Tax Notice
NOTICE TO ALL CITY PROPERTY OWNERS - Tax rates were approved by the City Council at the September 17, 2024 meeting. 2024 CITY TAX RATES.pdf
City tax bills were mailed on October 25, 2024. Tax bills were mailed to the property owner or the address shown on the tax bill. If your tax bill is to be paid by a mortgage company, or previous owner, please forward the bill to the responsible party for payment. If you do not receive a bill, please contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or a copy can be obtained at mtsterling.ky.gov.
Tax bills are due and payable beginning November 01, 2024, with the following collection dates:
- Face Amount 12/01/2024 to 12/31/2024
- 10% Penalty 01/01/2025 to 01/31/2025
- Additional .5% interest per month from 02/01/2025
For your convenience, property tax bills can be paid on-line (a 2.5% convenience fee is applied by the card administrator). You may pay your tax bill using a credit card HERE . You may also use our convenient and secure locked drop-box located at the front of City Hall.
A copy of your tax bill can be obtained @ https://view.properlytaxes.com/redirect.aspx?loc=2&id=31
Payments can also be made in person at City Hall Monday thru Friday during the hours of 9AM to 3PM. Payments can also be mailed to:
City of Mt. Sterling, 33 North Maysville Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.
All payments should be made out to the "City of Mt. Sterling" and should include a copy of your tax bill or the bill number. If you wish for a receipt to be mailed to you, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.