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 introduction weeks.

Public Works Committee

Chair Councilman Nathan Hartman

S-24-08-17
Ordinance approving FFY20 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This is the voluntary purchase of up to 3 homes and one commercial property to mitigate potential flooded properties.

Council District: n/a – flood prone
Department requesting ordinance: Flood Control
Applicant/Vendor: Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Total Cost: $1,561,205.95, ($390,301.49 is locally funded)

Regular Session Vote: 8-0

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S-24-08-17

S-24-08-18
Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Growth Ave and Morrison Ave Brick Street Repair. This project will include the removal and resetting of the existing brick from the sub-grade with sidewalk repairs as needed and installation of sub-surface drainage.

Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Key Concrete
Total Cost: $785,850.00, Funding Source: Surtax

Regular Session Vote: 8-0

City Utilities Committee

Chair Councilman Russ Jehl

S-24-08-19
Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Pierson Drain Improvements Phase II – Lake Avenue and River Greenway Culvert Upgrades. This project is in the second phase, making improvements to Pierson Drain to help reduce upstream flooding. This project will also provide better protection of the river greenway crossing over the ditch. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 2 bidders and was 31% below the Engineer’s estimate.

Council District: 1 and 6
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Fleming Excavating
Total Cost: $1,852,454.77, Funding Source: Stormwater Utility Revenue

Regular Session Vote: 8-0

Finance Committee

Chair Councilman Marty Bender

R-24-08-21
Resolution approving the acquisition of Four (4) parcels of real estate at Banks Ave, Bright St, Beadell St and Baer Rd. These parcels are being purchased as a part of the City’s ongoing plant to convert flood prone areas to green space.

Council District: Wayne Township
Department requesting ordinance: Property Management
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: $1,600

Regular Session Vote: 8-0

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R-24-08-21

R-24-08-22
Resolution approving the acquisition of Two (2) parcels of real estate at 1029 Liberty St and E State Blvd. These parcels are being acquired to be included as part of the City’s Public Works Right Of Way

Council District: Wayne Township/St Joe Township
Department requesting ordinance: Property Management
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: $600.00

Regular Session Vote: 8-0

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R-24-08-22

R-24-08-23
Resolution approving the acquisition of Two (2) parcels of real estate at Brookfarm Pl and Evard Rd. These parcels are being acquired to be included as part of City Utilities Stormwater Management

Council District:
Department requesting ordinance: Property Management
Applicant/Vendor: St Joe Township
Total Cost: $200.00

Regular Session Vote: 8-0

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R-24-08-23

S-24-08-20
Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement for Design and Engineering Services for the Urban Trail Streetscape along Washington Blvd between Calhoun and Broadway and along Broadway from Washington to Lavina St. (Project approval, not appropriation).

Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Redevelopment/Community Development
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: $239,000, Funding Source: ARPA

Regular Session Vote: 8-0

Regulations Committee

Chair Councilman Scott Myers

Z-24-08-11
Decatur Road Area Rezoning - Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (sec. 25 of Wayne Township) designating the South Acres Addition and Facklers Subdivision located at 420 East Paudling to be designated as RP (Planned Residential) This proactive downzoning of parcels is to align zoning with existing uses and to implement recommendations of the Southeast Strategy.