City Council Introduction
City Council introduces new bills on the second and fourth week of each month. This page is a summary of those bills seperated by Committee. Discussion does not take place during introduciton weeks.
Public Works Committee
Chair Councilman Nathan Hartman
S-24-10-03
Ordinance approving Recycle Processing Contract. The rate is subject to annual contract escalations using the federal CPI – Water Sewer Trash Index. The city will receive 80% of the net revenue from the sale of the recyclable commodities.
Council district: ALL
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/vendor: GFL Environmental
Total cost: $1,472,2500.00 ($125 per ton)
Introduction Vote Count: 8-0
S-24-10-04
Ordinance approving Construction Contact – 2024 ROW Miscellaneous Package C.
There will be a request for suspension of Rules for the purpose of starting construction as soon as possible due to the inclement weather per the late season start. This will help the Contract produce the most work that can be done before the winter.
Council district: All
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works, Right of Way
Applicant/vendor: Malott Contracting, INC.
Total cost: $2,500,000, Funding source: Property Tax, LIT-NR
Introduction Vote Count: 8-0
Final Passage Vote Count: 9-0
City Utilities Committee
Chair Councilman Russ Jehl
There are no bills up for introduction in this committee this evening.
Finance Committee
Chair Councilman Marty Bender
R-24-10-05
Declaratory Resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area for properties at 701, 703, 707, 711, 715, 716 and 717 East Wayne St. Applicant has recently purchased long-term vacant lots and is looking to construct a new 10,000 sq. foot facility and purchase/install new logistical distribution equipment.
Jobs Created (FT)-6 Jobs Retained (FT)- 19
Total New Payroll: $341,000 Total Retained Payroll: $ 1,257,000
Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Community Development
Applicant/Vendor: Wayne Vaughn Equipment
Total cost: (of the project) $2,834,161
Introduction Vote Count: 9-0
Committee Session Vote Count: 8-1
R-24-10-06
Confirming Resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area for properties at 701, 703, 707, 711, 715, 716 and 717 East Wayne St. Applicant has recently purchased long-term vacant lots and is looking to construct a new 10,000 sq. foot facility and purchase/install new logistical distribution equipment.
Jobs Created (FT)-6 Jobs Retained (FT)- 19
Total New Payroll: $341,000 Total Retained Payroll: $ 1,257,000
Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Community Development
Applicant/Vendor: Wayne Vaughn Equipment
Total cost: (of the project) $2,834,161
Introduction Vote Count: 9-0
R-24-10-07
Resolution of the Council amending the Not-to-Exceed amount of a demolition contract for the former Pepsi Warehouse on North Harrison St. This additional funding is necessary to address unforeseen conditions, primary increased landfill costs. During demo, State regulators required that painted concrete be categorized as industrial waste. This necessitated special handling and disposal procedures. This amendment also covers the added topsoil to improve drainage and removal of unexpected concrete.
Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Redevelopment Commission
Applicant/Vendor: Amor Excavating
Total Cost: (original cost: $521,641.95) increase amount: $154,369.36,
Funding Source: 2023 Supplemental LIT
Introduction Vote Count: 9-0
S-24-10-01
Ordinance approving the awarding of Indiana Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program (In SWMP) In-lieu (ILF) Credit Purchase
Council District:
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation
Applicant/vendor: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Total cost: $738,000.00, Funding source: READI funds allocated to Riverfront PH 2
Introduction Vote Count: 9-0
S-24-10-02
Ordinance approving the awarding of ITB# 9217415 Service Agreement – Packard Park Construction. The project scope includes new playgrounds, walking paths, site lighting and landscaping
Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation
Applicant/vendor: Hamilton Hunter Builders
Total cost: $1,457,540.00, Funding source: APRA, INN
Introduction Vote Count: 9-0
S-24-10-08
Ordinance approving the award of RFP #9273353 for Design and Engineering Services for the Decatur Rd Sidewalk Project. This project will span from along Decatur Rd from US-27 to Hawthorn St and along Fairfax Ave from Decatur Rd to Hanna St.
Council district: 6th
Department requesting ordinance: Community Development
Applicant/vendor: DLZ Indiana
Total cost: $252,650, Funding Source: 2023 LIT budget
Introduction Vote Count: 9-0
Regulations Committee
Chair Councilman Scott Myers
There are no bills up for introduction in this committee this evening.