Indianapolis public meetings in 2025

Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals

The Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will review 130 objective appeals, 130 subjective appeals (including preliminary agreements, hearing officer recommendations, and withdrawals), and several exemption requests at its December 19, 2025 meeting. The board will decide on value changes for properties across Center Township and other areas. Most items are listed as 'Final Agreement' or 'Recommended' based on prior hearings or petitioner attendance.

• Summit Five Indiana LLC – 5 Indiana Square: Improvement value reduced by $226,000 (2021) and $331,600 (2022).
• Daily at 45 E Legrande Av: Assessed value reduced by $103,900 to $188,000 based on fair market sale.
• Burk at 1202 Finley Av: Assessed value reduced by $79,600 due to incomplete dwelling percentage.
• McDonald at 2829 S Illinois St: Value reduced by $34,600 due to data error (no basement).
• Exemption request for GDS Rescue Indy (parcel 3009390) for tax years 2023-2024.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider Proposal No. 373 to reappoint Larry Bates to the Board of Parks and Recreation. The committee will also receive updates on parks fee adjustments and the annual performance of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis. Additional pending business may be discussed.

• Proposal No. 373: Reappoint Larry Bates to the Board of Parks and Recreation
• Parks Fee Adjustments Update by Director Brittany Crone
• Update on annual performance of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis and Indy Parks investments by CEO Blake Johnson

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on several petitions, including a rezoning for a mixed-use development with hotel and entertainment at 1360 E 30th Street, a rezoning for a pickleball facility at 1255 Roosevelt Avenue, and a variance for large outdoor storage at 2522 N Butler Avenue. Several other petitions have been continued to future dates, including a data center project and a Butler University tennis facility.

• Rezoning of 0.98 acres at 1360 E 30th St from I-2 to C-S for mixed-use with hotel, entertainment (2025-ZON-108 / 2025-VAR-008)
• Rezoning of 3.66 acres at 1255 Roosevelt Ave from I-4 to C-S for indoor recreation including pickleball and bar (2025-ZON-131)
• Rezoning of 1.61 acres at 2522 N Butler Ave from D-4 to I-2 with variance for 91,869 sq ft outdoor storage (2025-CZN-852 / 2025-CVR-852)
• Modification of commitments at 6340 Intech Commons Dr to allow a second drive-through restaurant (2025-CAP-854 / 2025-CVR-854)
• Rezoning of 0.22 acres at 5023 Madison Ave from C-1 to C-5 for used vehicle lot expansion and subdivision plat (2025-CZN-853 / 2025-CPL-853)

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission is reviewing a proposal to select Hagerman Construction for City Market improvements. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests, tax abatement recommendations, and a request for a continuance on flood control ordinances.

• Selection of Hagerman Construction as Build-Operate-Transfer developer for City Market improvements
• Six-year personal property tax abatement for Waste Management of Indiana, LLC at 2025 Stout Field West Drive
• Rezoning of 1.433 acres for an IndyGo transit center at 11207 East Washington Street
• Rezoning of 71.753 acres for gravel sand burrow operations at 1700 and 1730 West Thompson Road
• Rezoning of 0.35-acre for residential development at 1940 Riviera Street

Indianapolis Local Education Alliance #8 (Final)

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will hold public comment and then vote on a final recommendation for education models presented on Nov. 19. The decision will be made at this meeting.

• Public comment period focused on ILEA models
• Final recommendation vote on education models

Indianapolis Animal Care Services Board

The Board will adopt minutes from its November meeting and discuss any new business, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with no rezonings, contracts, or public hearings scheduled.

• Adoption of minutes from November 15, 2025
• New business (no details provided in agenda)

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank

The Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank will hold a public meeting on December 15, 2025, to approve the minutes from November 17, 2025, and to approve the 2026 budget. The board will also receive updates on current projects and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025
• Approval of the 2026 budget
• Update on current projects
• Scheduling of 2026 meeting dates (subject to change)

The board unanimously approved the 2026 budget and the minutes from its November 10 meeting. Executive Director Joe Glass reported that the final bond issuance of 2025, a $20 million general obligation bond, closed the previous week to fund a new fire station, storm sirens, and snow removal equipment. The board also heard that a Stormwater District proposal will go to the City-County Council this month and be presented to the Bond Bank in February 2026.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet on December 11, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on 24 proposals. These include reappointing Jill Hoffman to the Stormwater Management Technical Advisory Committee, numerous speed limit reductions to 25 mph in various neighborhoods, U-turn and parking restrictions, and weight limit changes. The committee may also consider any pending business.

• Reappointment of Jill Hoffman to Marion County Stormwater Management Technical Advisory Committee (Proposal 348)
• Speed limit reduction to 25 mph in Butler Tarkington Neighborhood (Proposal 386)
• No U-Turn restrictions on Emerson Avenue at Noggle Way (Proposal 384)
• Parking restrictions on East Market Street between College Avenue and Davidson Street (Proposal 393)
• Resident permit parking zone on north side of 10th Street east of Brookside Avenue (Proposal 387)

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on 9 petitions, including a Community Health Network hospital expansion, a modification of commitments, several rezonings, variances, and subdivision plats. Five items were continued to January 15, 2026, including two data center proposals. The meeting also includes new and continued petitions for public hearing.

• Community Health Network hospital expansion: 10,587-sq-ft emergency department and 19,004-sq-ft lab/surgery expansion at 8075 N Shadeland Ave.
• Modification of commitments for Garrett Acquisitions at 5110 E 82nd St to update site plan compliance.
• Rezoning and variances for a mixed-use development at 2901 E 10th St (0.16 acre to MU-2 district).
• Monon 35 subdivision plat (27.2 acres into 3 lots) with multiple variances at 3500 Sutherland Ave.
• Rezoning of 0.76 acre at 3441 W Washington St from I-3 to C-5 for general commercial uses.

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will meet to consider two specific proposals. These include an appointment to the Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board and a modification to the holiday ordinance for Marion County Public Defender Agency employees.

• Proposal No. 375: Appointment of Evan Shearin to the Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board
• Proposal No. 376: Modification of the holiday ordinance for Marion County Public Defender Agency employees

Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee

The Plat Committee of the Metropolitan Development Commission will hold a meeting on December 10, 2025. Most of the 12 agenda items are being continued to January 14 due to a publication error. The committee will hold public hearings on three items: a vacation of two drainage easements at Ashton Village, a subdivision plat for Stellard College Avenue Homes at 324 South College Avenue, and the Dotson Farms subdivision dividing 46.75 acres into 138 lots at 11700 & 11850 East 38th Street.

• Vacation of two drainage easements at Ashton Village (7511 New August Road) with a waiver of assessment of benefits
• Subdivision plat for Stellard College Avenue Homes at 324 South College Avenue, dividing 0.18 acre into two lots, including an alley vacation
• Dotson Farms subdivision at 11700 & 11850 East 38th Street, dividing 46.75 acres into 138 lots
• Eight petitions continued to January 14 due to publication error, including Wolf Ridge (219 lots) and Waffle House Addition
• Adoption of meeting minutes and special requests

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will vote on several bid awards for infrastructure projects, including drainage improvements, pedestrian upgrades, and bridge work. They will also consider encroachment petitions, professional service agreements and amendments, change orders, and final acceptances of completed projects. Multiple contracts total over $11 million in proposed spending.

• Holt Rd and Minnesota Ave Area Drainage Improvements: $3,629,000.00 to Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc.
• 86th St Pedestrian Improvements from Meridian Street to Allisonville Road: $2,394,014.00 to Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.
• Mitthoefer Road over Bells Run: $1,096,837.91 to HIS Constructors, Inc.
• Audubon Road over Devon Cr & Lesley Ave over Devon Cr: $794,177.00 to HIS Constructors, Inc.
• Resolution No. 21, 2025: Petition for Encroachment in the Parsley Regulated Drain Right-of-Way

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 2

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering several variance and special exception requests for commercial and residential properties. Key items include a proposed daycare center and tattoo parlor in Washington Township.

• 6358 North College Avenue: Special exception and variance for a daycare center
• 5167 North College Avenue: Special exception and variance for a tattoo parlor
• 4502 East Michigan Street: Variance for an automobile, motorcycle, and light vehicle repair facility
• 148 West 38th Street: Variance for an automobile fueling station and convenience store
• 15 and 19 Iowa Street: Variance to use two shipping containers as a detached garage

Indianapolis Charter School Board

The Indianapolis Charter School Board will hold a renewal hearing for Victory College Prep Elementary School. The agenda includes an overview of the renewal process, public comment, and presentations from the Office of Education Innovation and the school team, followed by Q&A and discussion.

• Victory College Prep Elementary School renewal hearing

Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will consider 2026 budget proposals for the Greater Virginia Avenue Corridor and Woodruff Place Economic Improvement Districts. The meeting also includes a housing update presentation from the Director of DMD.

• Proposal No. 371, 2025: $82,000 budget for Greater Virginia Avenue Corridor Economic Improvement District
• Proposal No. 372, 2025: $45,000 budget for Woodruff Place Economic Improvement District
• Housing Update presentation by Megan Vukusich, Director of DMD

County Commission of Public Records

This meeting of the Marion County Commission of Public Records will consider approval of minutes from the June 2025 meeting and review Notices of Destruction from eight agencies. The commission will also set the next meeting date. The destruction notices cover records from Health and Hospital Corporation, Mayor's Action Center, Assessor's Office, Auditor's Office, Clerk's Office, Treasurer's Office, and two school districts (MSD Lawrence Township and MSD Perry Township).

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Notices of Destruction: Health and Hospital Corporation (2) and Mayor's Action Center
• Notices of Destruction: Marion County Assessor's Office (2), Auditor's Office (3), Clerk's Office, Treasurer's Office
• Notices of Destruction: MSD Lawrence Township and MSD Perry Township (20 total)
• Set next meeting date

Board of Business and Neighborhood Services

The Board of Business and Neighborhood Services approved three new or renewed contracts totaling $491,050: a $40,000 Tourism Tomorrow film ombudsman contract, a $126,050 Indianapolis Economic Development agreement, and a $325,000 boarding services contract with minority-owned C.P. Total Construction. The board also readopted the Passenger Bill of Rights regulation for taxis and updated the accelerated plan review policy, replacing the hourly fee with a flat $2,500 accelerated review fee. All five resolutions were adopted by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved $40,000 contract with Tourism Tomorrow for film ombudsman services (unanimous)
• Approved $126,050 renewal with Indianapolis Economic Development (unanimous)
• Approved $325,000 boarding services contract with C.P. Total Construction (unanimous)
• Readopted Passenger Bill of Rights regulation for public vehicles for hire (unanimous)
• Updated accelerated plan review policy with new $2,500 flat fee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to decide on several rezoning and variance petitions. The body will review requests for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, including a large-scale gravel operation.

• Rezoning of 71.753 acres at 1700 and 1730 West Thompson Road & 1650 Harco Way for gravel sand burrow operations
• Rezoning of 9.037 acres at 3309 South Arlington Avenue for a distribution facility
• Rezoning of 8.264 acres at 2505 South Arlington Avenue for restricted industrial uses
• Approval for two freestanding signs at 1701 and 2055 North Senate Avenue for IU Health
• Rezoning of 0.35-acre at 1940 Riviera Street for residential development and an accessory structure variance

Board of Public Health and Safety

The Board of Public Health and Safety will consider several Indianapolis Fire Department contracts, including a $346,500 five-year deal for cradlepoints (mobile networking devices) and a $156,446 one-year contract for rugged tablets. Also on the agenda are a 15-passenger van for Indiana Task Force One, uniforms, and three two-year contracts for loose equipment totaling $450,000.

• $346,500 contract with Ergotech Controls for cradlepoints (5 years)
• $156,446 contract with One Nation Distribution for rugged tablets (1 year)
• $150,000 each for three contracts with MacQueen Equipment, MES Service, and Hoosier Fire Equipment for loose equipment (2 years each)
• 15-passenger van from Model I Commercial Vehicles for Indiana Task Force One
• Uniforms contract with NextHill Capital Partner (Star Uniform) for $150,000 (2 years)

Indianapolis Local Education Alliance #7

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will hold a vote to narrow the list of education models to consider for recommendation in its final report. Public comment is limited to one hour and focuses on models presented on November 19. The meeting includes welcome, discussion, and closing.

• Public comment period limited to one hour on models presented Nov. 19
• Vote to narrow list of models for final report recommendation
• Discussion prior to vote on model options
• Online and in-person comment submission available

Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission will hear several cases, including a request to continue a demolition and reconstruction at 656 East Arch Street to January 7, 2026, and an expedited case for an alteration and addition at 316 North College Avenue. A new application seeks to amend a previously approved hotel design at 230 South Pennsylvania Street for additional stories and a variance of development standards for sky exposure plane encroachment. The commission will also approve negative findings of fact for 1508 Broadway Street and discuss the 2026 work program.

• Amend hotel design for additional stories and variance for sky exposure plane encroachment at 230 South Pennsylvania Street
• Demolish and reconstruct home, retain street façade, at 656 East Arch Street (continued to January 7, 2026)
• Alter and add second-story rear addition with garage at 316 North College Avenue (expedited)
• Approval of negative findings of fact for 1508 Broadway Street
• Discussion of 2026 IHPC work program

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 1

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding public hearings to decide on various variance requests regarding building setbacks, parking, and land use. Three petitions have been continued to January 2025 due to neighborhood organization filings or insufficient notice.

• 2716 North Tacoma Avenue: Variance for building addition and parking lot configuration
• 1919 South Girls School Road: Variance for building/parking expansion and reduced setbacks
• 2822 East Washington Street: Variance for concrete stairs encroaching on the right-of-way
• 602 South Emerson Avenue: Variance for commercial outdoor storage without screening
• 488 South Rochester Avenue: Variance to convert a garage and addition into a second primary dwelling

Vision Zero Task Force

The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force will meet to review a report from the Vision Zero Administrator and a presentation by Burgess & Niple. The body is expected to consider the adoption of the Indianapolis Vision Zero Action Plan.

• Presentation of Action Plan by Burgess & Niple
• Proposed adoption of the Indianapolis Vision Zero Action Plan

City-County Council

The council holds public hearings on fiscal ordinances, including a $4,820,500 appropriation for transitioning the county's property tax system and a $5,500,000 budget for the Downtown Economic Enhancement District. It also introduces numerous traffic modifications (speed limit reductions, parking restrictions) across multiple districts, and considers reappointments to various boards and commissions.

• Proposal 330: $4,820,500 additional appropriation for property tax system transition
• Proposal 333: $5,500,000 2026 budget for Downtown Economic Enhancement District
• Proposal 338: $3,622,000 additional appropriation for Parks and Recreation
• Proposals 402-405: rezoning ordinances certified for approval by Metropolitan Development Commission
• Proposal 386: speed limit reduction to 25 mph in Butler Tarkington Neighborhood (District 7)

Rules & Public Policy Committee

The Rules and Public Policy Committee will discuss the creation of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, including a specific area for Irvington. The committee is also tasked with reviewing a fiscal impact statement regarding a union agreement for the Marion County Public Defender.

• Proposal No. 343, 2025: Fiscal impact report for Marion County Public Defender union agreement with IBEW Local Union 481
• Proposal No. 351, 2025: Establishment of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (Chapter 820)
• Proposal No. 352, 2025: Establishment of the Irvington Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several proposals including a $5,000,000 additional appropriation for the Department of Public Works. The meeting also includes a snow policy update from the Director of Public Works and various personnel reappointments.

• Proposal No. 347: Reappoint Dan Haake to the Board of Public Works
• Proposal No. 348: Reappoint Jill Hoffman to the Marion County Stormwater Management Technical Advisory Committee
• Snow Policy Update by Todd Wilson, Director of Department of Public Works
• Proposal No. 349: $5,000,000 additional appropriation and $1,500,000 transfer for DPW budget needs
• Proposal No. 350: Amendment to Citizens Thermal franchise agreement for district cooling system

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and variance requests, including several continuances. A notable new petition seeks to rezone 71.753 acres for gravel operations. Other items include a mixed-use development continuation, industrial rezonings, and sign approvals.

• Continuance request for 0.22-acre mixed-use rezoning at 5416 North College Avenue (2025-ZON-075)
• New petition: 71.753-acre rezoning from I-4/C-7 to I-4 (GSB) for gravel sand burrow at 1700 West Thompson Road (2025-ZON-122)
• Continued petition: 9.037-acre rezoning for distribution facility at 3309 South Arlington Avenue (2025-ZON-090)
• Continued petition: 8.264-acre rezoning for restricted industrial at 2505 South Arlington Avenue (2025-ZON-094)
• Expedited petition: two freestanding signs for IU Health at 1701 and 2055 North Senate Avenue (2025-APP-006)

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will discuss several budget appropriations and transfers for the IMPD, IFD, and Marion County Sheriff. The body will also consider the reappointment of three individuals to advisory boards and review teams.

• Proposal 344: $12,000,000 appropriation and $875,000 transfer for IMPD collective bargaining, mold remediation, and equipment
• Proposal 345: $12,600,000 appropriation for IFD collective bargaining and 2021 apparatus lease payoff
• Proposal 340: $6,830,650 appropriation, $1,236,000 transfer, and $630,650 reduction for Marion County Sheriff
• Proposal 342: $4,222,000 appropriation and $20,000 transfer for Marion County Public Defender Agency
• Proposals 316, 317, 339: Reappointments of Emily Reuben, Alexandra Hall, and Andrew Harrison to advisory boards

Administration & Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider three proposals at its Nov. 18 meeting. Proposal 330 would appropriate $4,820,500 and transfer $68,000 for transitioning the county's property tax system and other software services. Proposal 329 would transfer $510,000 and appropriate $838,000 for attorney fees in ongoing cases. Proposal 328 involves transferring existing appropriations and appropriating $124,570 in previously unappropriated grant awards.

• Proposal 330: $4,820,500 additional appropriation and $68,000 transfer for Information Services Agency property tax system transition
• Proposal 329: $510,000 transfer and $838,000 appropriation for Office of Corporation Counsel attorney fees
• Proposal 328: $124,570 in grant awards appropriation and transfers from various city-county funds
• Meeting streamed live on Channel 16; accommodations available with 48-hour notice

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to take action on the DPW Snow Response Policy for the Winter 2025–26 season.

• DPW Snow Response Policy: Winter 2025–26

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the Department of Public Works Snow Response Policy for winter 2025-2026. The policy includes updates such as clearing protected bike lanes within the mile-square and improvements to the Snow Force Viewer. Board members raised questions about priority routes, equipment limitations, and mapping accuracy before voting.

• Approved DPW Snow Response Policy for Winter 2025-2026 (6-0)

Information Technology Board

The Information Technology Board is meeting to review 19 resolutions for various software and service contracts. The body will also receive financial reports and updates on accessibility compliance and Channel 16 services.

• Resolution 25-31: Agreement between Marion County Election Board and BlueCrest, Inc.
• Resolution 25-32: Agreement with Envisage Technologies for IMPD
• Resolution 25-33: Agreement with ESi Acquisitions/Juvare for TBDMESA
• Resolution 25-34: Agreement with ViaPath for Marion County Sheriff’s Office
• Discussion on Section 508 Accessibility and Compliance updates

The Indianapolis Information Technology Board approved 14 resolutions, including major contracts for vote-by-mail processing, police training records, disaster management software, and security systems. All items passed unanimously. The board also received updates on ADA website accessibility compliance and Channel 16 closed captioning.

• Approved $475,000 Reli-Vote vote-by-mail system for elections (unanimous)
• Approved $639,240 IMPD training records system (unanimous)
• Approved $675,000 disaster resource tracking software for MESA (unanimous)
• Approved $1,050,000 jail offender management system (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250,000 amendment to DPW project management app (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000,000 Carahsoft technology goods/services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 GovEase tax sale services amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 citywide security camera/alarm contract (unanimous)

Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will consider several items including a $5.5 million budget for the Downtown Economic Enhancement District. The committee is also reviewing multiple requests for Payments in Lieu of Taxes for affordable housing projects and various board reappointments.

• Downtown Economic Enhancement District 2026 Budget: $5,500,000
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Capitol Station Apartments at 7826 and 7828 Madison Avenue
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Promenade at the Square at 3919 Lafayette Road
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Walnut Ridge Apartments at 3347 North Emerson Avenue
• Reappointment of David Baker to the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

Criminal Justice Planning Council

The Criminal Justice Planning Council will discuss mental health initiatives across agencies, with a presenter to be determined, and receive an update on the Marion County Sheriff's Office inmate count. The board will also approve the minutes from the September meeting and take public comments.

• Discussion of mental health initiatives (presenter TBD)
• MCSO inmate count update from Colonel James Martin
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting
• Open floor for public comment
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2026

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2025, to consider various rezoning requests, development modifications, and park approvals. Several petitions have been continued to future dates.

• Lynhurst Baptist Church tiny home development petition withdrawn
• Grand Communities rezoning of 64.64 acres from D-A to D-4 (continued to Dec 11)
• ATC Watertown data center rezoning of 7.01 acres (continued to Nov 20)
• City of Indianapolis park rezoning of 62.05 acres for public park uses
• Timberland Home Center heavy commercial rezoning of 13.05 acres

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The board will meet to consider a grant fund transfer request for the Marion County Drug Treatment Court. The meeting also includes reviews of MCCC contracts and agency updates.

• Marion County Drug Treatment Court IDOC Grant Fund Transfer Request
• MCCC Contracts
• Approval of October 16th meeting minutes

Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee

The Plat Committee will hold public hearings on several subdivision plats and street vacations. A new petition for a replat of 8.948 acres at 8707 Shelby Street into two lots is scheduled for a hearing. Three items are expedited for approval, including a replat at 548 East 82nd Street and a vacation on Wanamaker Drive. A large 138-lot subdivision (Dotson Farms) and other petitions are continued to December due to publication errors or staff requests.

• New public hearing: replat of 8.948 acres at 8707 Shelby Street into two lots with a sidewalk waiver
• Expedited approval: replat of 0.857-acre at 548 East 82nd Street into two lots (William's Crown)
• Expedited approval: replat of 4.323 acres at 3915 Moller Road (Meijer) into three lots
• Expedited vacation: vacation of Markwood Avenue at 4344 Wanamaker Drive
• Dotson Farms subdivision (46.75 acres, 138 lots) continued to December due to publication error

Board of Public Works

The provided minutes for the November 12, 2025 meeting contain a list of project codes and a reference to the Winter 2025–26 Snow Response Policy, but record no votes or decisions. No actions were documented.

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank

The Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank will meet on November 10, 2025, to consider several items. New business includes approval of minutes from August 18 (the September/October meeting was cancelled), a resolution authorizing Series 2025E General Obligation Bonds for City/QE projects, and a 2025 budget presentation. Updates on current projects will also be provided.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025; September/October meeting was cancelled
• Resolution No. 4 – Series 2025E General Obligation Bond Resolution for City/QE projects (amount not specified)
• 2025 budget presentation to the Bond Bank
• Status updates on current projects

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss budget appropriations and fund transfers for utilities, supplies, and urban forestry. The committee will also consider the reappointment of a board member.

• Proposal No. 338, 2025: Transfer of $1,178,000 and additional appropriation of $3,622,000 for utilities, supplies, and contractual expenses
• Proposal No. 368, 2025: Transfer of $1,000,000 from Department of Public Works Stormwater Management Fund for urban forestry preservation
• Proposal No. 314, 2025: Reappointment of Joseph Wynns to the Board of Parks and Recreation

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission is considering several real estate transactions, including a $11 million property acquisition on South New Jersey Street. The agenda also includes requests for economic revitalization tax abatments and funding for various community and housing initiatives.

• Acquisition of property at 51 South New Jersey Street up to $11,000,000
• Five-year personal property tax abatement for Herff Jones LLC at 4501 West 62nd Street
• $350,000 in funding for affordable housing at 3919 Lafayette Road
• Increase of $1,158,130 for the Streets to Home initiative via Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention
• Master leasing agreement with The Damien Center up to $1,749,720

Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission will review several certificates of appropriateness for residential construction and alterations. The body is also deciding on a professional services agreement to update a historic area plan.

• Professional services agreement with Building Ethos, LLC for $16,000 to update the Old Northside Historic Area Plan
• Construction of single-family houses and carriage houses at 767 Fletcher Avenue and 610 Dorman Street
• Proposed residence and carriage house with variance requests at 922 North College Avenue
• Proposed alterations and square footage variance for a carriage house at 1508 Broadway Street
• Review of unapproved work including siding, chimney, and window changes at 373 Burgess Avenue

Education Committee

The Education Committee will meet to receive a presentation from Michael O'Connor of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA). No ordinances, votes, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The committee may also consider any pending business.

• Presentation by Michael O'Connor, Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA)

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 1

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several variance requests regarding land use and development standards. The board will decide on proposals for new dwellings, industrial buildings, and business operations.

• 488 South Rochester Avenue: request to convert a garage and addition into a second primary dwelling
• 5330 West Morris Street: request to operate an automobile and light vehicle repair facility with outdoor storage
• 8415 West Washington Street: request to construct two industrial buildings with reduced yard setbacks
• 250, 254, and 258 North Addison Street: request for a fence and gate exceeding height limits and a new driveway
• 3040 South Kercheval Drive: request to place a shipping container in the front yard

City-County Council

The City-County Council is considering a preliminary agenda that includes approving collective bargaining agreements and funding for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Indianapolis Fire Department, as well as several reappointments and fiscal ordinances. The agenda is a draft and subject to change.

• Approves $12,000,000 for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) collective bargaining agreement
• Approves $12,600,000 for Indianapolis Fire Department collective bargaining agreement and apparatus lease payoff
• Approves $5,500,000 for Downtown Economic Enhancement District 2026 Budget
• Approves $5,000,000 for Department of Public Works for fleet maintenance and snow response
• Reappoints Brian Barton to Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals

Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals

The Board is reviewing a large volume of property tax appeals for the years 2021 through 2025. The meeting includes objective and subjective appeals, preliminary agreements, and recommendations from hearing officers. The body will also decide on various tax exemptions.

• Review of 130 objective appeals and multiple subjective appeals
• Decision on tax exemptions for periods ranging from 2023 to 2027
• Recommended assessment reduction of $13,008,100 for 8515 Challenger Dr
• Recommended assessment reduction of $60,780 for 1302 W 33rd St
• Exemption requests for Paul Jones (CAGI Meridian), Rufus Brown (Steps to Life), and GDS Rescue Indy

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two reappointments to the Board of Public Works: Leslie R. Schulte (Proposal 321) and Sibeko Jywanza (Proposal 322). The agenda also notes that pending business may be addressed. No other substantive items are listed.

• Reappointment of Leslie R. Schulte to the Board of Public Works (Proposal 321, 2025)
• Reappointment of Sibeko Jywanza to the Board of Public Works (Proposal 322, 2025)

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on 18 petitions, including rezonings, variances, and subdivision plats. Several items are requests for continuances or have been withdrawn. Notable items include a 273-acre rezoning for single-family homes, a rezoning for a proposed IndyGo transit center, and a subdivision plat for a Wawa fueling station with multiple variances.

• Rezoning of 273.127 acres from D-4 (FF)(FW) and I-3 (FF)(FW) to D-4 (FF)(FW) for single-family residential development (2025-ZON-074)
• Rezoning of 1.433 acres from C-4 (TOD) to SU-9 (TOD) for supportive uses for a proposed IndyGo transit center (2025-ZON-111)
• Subdivision plat for Wawa Shortridge Primary Plat, 9.4 acres into three lots, with variance for auto fueling station and parking (2025-CPL-825 / 2025-CVR-825)
• Rezoning of 3.65 acres to MU-2 (W-1) for mixed-use development with multi-family, commercial, parking garage, and variances (2025-CZN-832 / 2025-CVR-832)
• Rezoning of 0.682-acre from D-A to SU-1 for religious uses at 7560 East 71st Street (2025-ZON-107)

Board of Business and Neighborhood Services

The Board of Business and Neighborhood Services will consider five action items, including capital purchases for animal care and alley infrastructure. The largest proposed contract is $1,471,577 for alley rehabilitation Phase 2. A $1,313,868.60 purchase for dog kennel supply and delivery is also on the agenda, along with smaller furniture and equipment purchases and a change order decreasing a prior alley contract.

• Resolution 2025-C10-025: capital purchase of dog kennel supply and delivery — $1,313,868.60
• Resolution 2025-C10-026: capital purchase of furniture supply, delivery, and installation — $157,093.55
• Resolution 2025-C10-027: capital purchase of shelter/veterinary operational equipment — $700,000 (not to exceed)
• Resolution 2025-C10-028: change order decreasing DBNS Alley Rehabilitation 2024-2025 contract — $144,274.46 decrease
• Resolution 2025-C10-029: contract for DBNS Alley Rehabilitation – Phase 2 — $1,471,577.00

The Board approved three capital purchases for the new ACS shelter, including kennels, furniture, and veterinary equipment. Additionally, the Board authorized a contract for Phase 2 of the alleyway rehabilitation program and a cost-reducing change order for Phase 1.

• Approved $1,313,68.60 purchase of 496 dog kennels from Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.
• Approved $157,093.55 purchase of furniture from Business Furniture, LLC
• Approved $700,000.00 not-to-exceed contract for veterinary equipment from Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for BNS Alleyway Reconstruction, decreasing contract by $144,274.46
• Approved $1,471,577.00 contract with Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc. for Phase 2 alley rehabilitation
• Approved business meeting minutes from August 28, 2025

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will discuss modifying the duties and responsibilities of the Forensic Services Agency. The body is also considering the reappointment of three individuals to city boards and councils.

• Proposal No. 320, 2025: Amends Chapter 283 of the Revised Code regarding Forensic Services Agency duties
• Proposal No. 315, 2025: Reappoints Duane Ingram to the Board of Public Health and Safety
• Proposal No. 318, 2025: Reappoints Danyette Smith to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team
• Proposal No. 319, 2025: Reappoints Wendy Tucker to the Early Intervention Planning Council

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review several professional service amendments for engineering, inspection, and design projects. The agenda also includes a street acceptance for the Loudoun Place Subdivision, Section 1.

• Street acceptance: Eric a. Loudoun Place Subdivision, Section 1
• Drainage improvements: $98,153.98 for Holt Road and Minnesota Ave Area Drainage Improvements
• Transportation inspection services amendment: $700,000.00 for Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC
• Dam and levee services amendment: $500,000.00 for Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC
• Stormwater design services amendment: $200,000.00 for DB Engineering, LLC

The Board of Public Works approved 17 professional services contract amendments and one street acceptance, all by 6-0 votes. Several amendments added new funding totaling over $1.25 million, while others extended expiration dates without cost changes. The street acceptance added about one mile of public roads in the Loudoun Place Subdivision.

• Accepted Loudoun Place Subdivision Section 1 streets (6-0)
• Approved $98,154 increase for Holt Rd/Minnesota Ave drainage design (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for DB Engineering transportation inspection (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for GRW Engineers transportation inspection (6-0)
• Approved $700,000 increase for Shrewsberry & Associates transportation inspection (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for Resolution Group transportation engineering (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 increase for dam/levee services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for DB Engineering stormwater design (6-0)

Indianapolis Local Education Alliance Meeting #5

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will meet to hear presentations from different school systems and allow 30 minutes for public comment on ILEA-related issues.

• Presentations from different school systems
• Public comment session (30 minutes)
• Livestream available on Channel 16
• Spanish, Haitian-Creole, and ASL translation services available
• Sign-up form opens 48 hours prior to the meeting

Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will meet on October 20, 2025, to consider resolutions reappointing Brian Barton to the Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals and Brent Lyle to the Metropolitan Development Commission.

• Reappointment of Brian Barton to the Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
• Reappointment of Brent Lyle to the Metropolitan Development Commission
• Meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Assembly Room

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The Community Corrections Advisory Board will review meeting minutes, a grant funding transfer request, and agency updates. The board will also consider contracts for Marion County Community Corrections.

• Approval of August 21st and September 18th meeting minutes
• Indianapolis Veterans Court IDOC Grant Funding Transfer Request
• Marion County Community Corrections Contracts
• Marion County Community Corrections Agency Updates

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission will hold public hearings on multiple items including a rezoning to allow overflow and emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families on a 14.7-acre site. Other business includes authorizing $16 million in TIF reimbursements for capital improvements, $650,000 for WNBA All-Star event costs, and a $165,700 design contract for City Market renovations.

• $16,069,043 TIF reimbursement to DPW for capital improvement projects (2025-E-028)
• $650,675.30 TIF reauthorization for 2025 WNBA All-Star event costs (2025-E-029)
• Rezoning of 26.83 acres at 6501 Mann Road for multi-family development recommended for denial, with appeal (2025-ZON-077)
• Rezoning of 14.7 acres at 2400-2406 North Tibbs Avenue for homeless overflow shelters and emergency shelter (2025-ZON-106)
• $165,700 professional services agreement with Browning Day for City Market design work (2025-R-032)

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 2

The Board of Zoning Appeals Division II will hold public hearings on 10 variance and special exception petitions, including a four-story townhome development at 1507 West New York Street seeking height and living material variances. Several petitions are requested to be continued to November 18, 2025, including a fueling station at 148 West 38th Street and a daycare center at 6358 North College Avenue. One petition for a two-family dwelling at 151 South Arsenal Avenue is being withdrawn by staff. Expedited petitions include a flooring contractor at 8540 Michigan Road and a third drive-through sign at 5458 East 82nd Street.

• Four-story townhome development at 1507 West New York Street (variance for 45-foot height and 27% living material)
• Fueling station at 148 West 38th Street continued automatically to November 18 due to neighborhood organization filing
• Daycare center at 6358 North College Avenue continued to November 18 (special exception and parking variance)
• Variance for a commercial shipping container at 2405 West 61st Street (new public hearing)
• Single-family dwelling variance at 5100 Knollton Road continued to November 18 (frontage and setback variances)

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on seven petitions, including a rezoning and modification to add a crematorium use (no incineration), a rezoning for a distribution facility, and an expansion of an assisted living facility with a parking variance. Twelve other petitions have been continued to future dates. The meeting also includes expedited petitions for a hospital driveway, a single-family dwelling rezoning, a commercial retail rezoning, and a residential rezoning.

• Public hearing for rezoning and modification to add crematorium use (no incineration) at 4035 Meadows Parkway and 4195 Millersville Road (item 19)
• Public hearing for rezoning 9.037 acres for a distribution facility at 3309 South Arlington Avenue (item 18)
• Public hearing for expansion of assisted living facility with variance for 128 parking spaces (max 115) at 8140 Township Line Road (item 17)
• Expedited petition for hospital district approval for driveway and lighting at 1550 East County Line Road and 8615 Shelby Street (item 13)
• Expedited rezoning of 0.241 acre for commercial retail at 3901 English Avenue (item 15)

Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee

The Plat Committee will hold public hearings on several subdivision plat requests, including a 91-lot subdivision in Lawrence Township. The committee will also consider a continuance request for a College Avenue plat and vote on approval of other plats, such as a 53-lot subdivision with requested waivers.

• 91-lot 'Midelton, Section 2' at 11015 and 11127 East 46th Street
• 53-lot 'Preston Subdivision' at 8025 & 8141 Shelbyville Road with waivers for emergency vehicle access, sidewalks, and entry points
• 65-lot 'Parks at Decatur, Section 3' at 7610 West County Line Road
• Six single-family attached lots 'Near North Duplexes' at 2147-2155 North Illinois Street
• Marathon Petroleum replat at 5000 West 86th Street with a sidewalk waiver

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider accepting a $6 million final change order and final acceptance for a street reconstruction project, award a $570,000 bid for sidewalk vertical displacement mitigation, and approve several professional services agreements and amendments, including $900,000 for Girls School Road Phase 1 design. The board will also vote on amendments for solid waste collection, environmental assessment, and tree maintenance services.

• Final change order and acceptance of $6M Street Construction/Reconstruction Project (BOT) with Avenew Roads, Inc.
• Bid award of $570,000 for On-Call Sidewalk Vertical Displacement Mitigation to Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc.
• Professional services agreement of $900,000 for Girls School Road Phase 1 (Rockville Road to 21st Street) with DLZ Indiana, LLC
• Professional services agreement of $500,000 for On-Call Transportation Inspection Services with Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
• Amendment of $300,000 for Solid Waste Collection Services with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC

The Board of Public Works approved a sidewalk mitigation contract and multiple professional services agreements for transportation and trail projects. It also authorized a $300,000 payment to Lakeshore Recycling Systems to assist with trash cart transitions. Several project amendments for the Nickel Plate Trail and on-call design services were also approved.

• Approved $570,000 sidewalk vertical displacement mitigation contract to Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved street acceptance for 0.38 miles in The Reserve subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $6M final acceptance for Street Construction/Reconstruction Project (BOT) with Avenew Roads, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 agreement for On-Call Transportation Inspection Services with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $900,000 agreement for Girls School Road (Phase 1) inspection with DLZ Indiana, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 payment to Lakeshore Recycling Systems for trash cart removal and transition (6-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 total for On-Call Design Services amendment with Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $1,299,517.87 total for Nickel Plate Trail amendment with Hannum Wagle & Cline Engineering (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 1

The Board of Zoning Appeals Division I will hold public hearings on 15 petitions for variances from the consolidated zoning ordinance. The agenda includes two withdrawn petitions, three continuances requested by staff or remonstrators, and several expedited and continued petitions. Notable requests include a church seeking multiple signs, a proposed U-Haul truck rental facility (withdrawn), and a seasonal haunted house with alcohol sales.

• 2025-DV1-039 (Amended): Variance for two monument signs and a pylon sign at First Baptist Church of Indianapolis, 8600 and 8710 N College Ave.
• 2025-UV1-017: Variance for seasonal indoor/outdoor commercial recreation with alcohol sales at 7323 E Hanna Ave (Hanna Haunted Acres Inc.).
• 2025-UV1-009: Variance for auto repair facility with outdoor storage of vehicles at 5330 W Morris St.
• 2025-DV1-041: Variance for detached garage and accessory structures with reduced setbacks at 9229 Walton Ave.
• 2025-DV1-038 and 2025-UV1-018: Petitions to be withdrawn (954 Traub Ave garage larger than primary building; 7526 Southeastern Ave U-Haul truck rental).

City-County Council

The City-County Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several fiscal ordinances, including the adoption of the 2026 budget for Indianapolis and Marion County, as well as budgets for the Airport Authority, Capital Improvement Board, Health & Hospital Corporation, IndyGo, and the Public Library. A public hearing is scheduled for a $20 million additional appropriation to fund homelessness initiatives and public infrastructure design. The council will also consider a proposed modification to the local income tax rate and numerous reappointments to boards and commissions.

• Final adoption of 2026 city-county budget – Proposal 259, passed by committees with votes ranging 8-1 to 9-3
• Final adoption of 2026 budgets for Airport Authority, Capital Improvement Board, Health & Hospital, IndyGo, and Library – Proposals 282-286
• Public hearing on $20,000,000 additional appropriation for homelessness initiatives and infrastructure design – Proposal 273
• Public hearing on proposed modification to local income tax rate – Proposal 275
• Resolution urging AES Indiana to withdraw its rate increase petition – Proposal 287

Municipal Corporations Committee

The Municipal Corporations Committee will hold a budget hearing to review and analyze operating and maintenance budgets and tax levies for 2026. The meeting focuses on establishing appropriations for several city-affiliated entities.

• Proposal No. 282: Indianapolis Airport Authority 2026 budget and tax levies
• Proposal No. 283: Capital Improvement Board of Managers 2026 budget and tax levies
• Proposal No. 284: Health and Hospital Corporation 2026 budget and tax levies
• Proposal No. 285: Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) 2026 budget and tax levies
• Proposal No. 286: Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library 2026 budget and tax levies

Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several applications, including a proposal by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis to demolish a historic church and rectory at 125 N Oriental Street in the Holy Cross neighborhood. Other items include a new duplex at 2106 N Talbott Street, amendments to previously approved plans at 901 Carrollton Avenue, and a major reconstruction at 656 E Arch Street. The commission will also consider an update on the interior designation of Circle Tower at 55 Monument Circle.

• Proposal to demolish historic church and rectory at 125 N Oriental Street (Holy Cross)
• New duplex construction at 2106 N Talbott Street in Herron-Morton Place
• Amend previously approved plans for Building 2 at 901 Carrollton Avenue
• Partial demolition and reconstruction with new garage/carriage house at 656 E Arch Street
• Variance request for reduced setback and clear sight triangle at 922 N College Avenue

Administration & Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will review several funding proposals, including an amended appropriation of $25.9 million for homelessness initiatives, public works, and tenant advocacy. The committee is also scheduled to consider a local income tax rate modification and a request regarding AES Indiana rate increases.

• Proposal No. 273: $25,900,000 appropriation for homelessness, infrastructure design, and the Tenant Advocacy Project
• Proposal No. 275: Ordinance to modify the Marion County local income tax rate and expenditure rate allocation
• Proposal No. 287: Request to urge AES Indiana to withdraw its pending rate increase petition
• Proposal No. 259: Adoption of the 2026 annual budget for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County
• Indianapolis Bond Bank budget hearings

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to consider the 2026 annual budget for the Department of Public Works. The committee will also review the tax levy and rate for the Solid Waste Collection Special Service District for 2026.

• Proposal No. 258, 2025: 2026 tax levy and rate for Solid Waste Collection Special Service District
• Proposal No. 259, 2025: 2026 annual budget for the Department of Public Works

Greenways Development Committee

The Indianapolis Greenways Development Committee will discuss a restroom pilot program, Trail Friendly Business planning, and two upcoming trail ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The committee will also consider an implementation plan update and approve minutes from July 23, 2025. No binding votes or financial actions are scheduled.

• Discussion: Restroom pilot on greenway trails
• Discussion: Trail Friendly Business planning
• Trail ribbon cutting: B&O Trail on 10/08 at 2020 Girls School Road
• Trail ribbon cutting: Nickel Plate Trail on 10/21 at 6211 Allisonville Road
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will conduct budget hearings and review tax levy proposals for 2026. This includes a presentation from the Early Intervention Planning Council and analysis of funding for police and fire special service districts.

• Proposal No. 256, 2025: Proposed 2026 tax rate of $0.1028 per $100 valuation for the Police Special Service District
• Proposal No. 257, 2025: Tax levy and rate for the Fire Special Service District for 2026
• Proposal No. 259, 2025: Annual 2026 budget for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County (Committee portion)
• Early Intervention Planning Council budget: $71,500 total funded by the City
• Budget hearing presentation by Elizabeth Coit regarding the Early Intervention Planning Council

Board of Public Works

The Board will review the 2026 Department of Public Works budget presentation. The meeting includes several bid awards for police tires, structure rehabilitation, and detention basins, as well as change orders for road and culvert repairs.

• 2026 Budget Presentation – Department of Public Works
• Bid award: $250,000.00 for Goodyear Police-Grade Car Tires
• Bid award: $340,000.00 for Small Structure Rehabilitation at Thompson Road
• Bid award: $621,000.00 for Haverstick Creek Regional Detention Basin
• Change order: $16,809.89 for 7655 Westfield Blvd Culvert Repair

Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will consider two proposals: Proposal 239 amends various code sections to increase fees and penalties for building permits, inspections, and enforcement by the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services; Proposal 259 involves review of the 2026 annual budget for the city and county (committee portion only). The meeting may also address any pending business.

• Proposal 239 raises maximum allowed fees for construction permits (e.g., Class 2 structures from $217 to $750 for first 1,000 sq ft)
• New fee schedule for plan reviews, including $175 for Class 2 structures and $2,000 per hour for accelerated plan review of Class 1 structures
• New penalties for violating stop-work orders: $250 for Class 2 structures, $750 for Class 1 structures
• Encroachment fees updated: residential $500 every 20 years, sidewalk café $1,000 every 5 years
• Proposal 259 adopts the 2026 budget for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County (committee portion)

City-County Council (joined in-progress due to technical difficulties)

The Council is conducting public testimony on the 2026 annual budget for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, as well as budgets for several municipal corporations. The body is also considering rezoning requests and board appointments.

• Public hearings for 2026 budgets including the City, County, IndyGo, and the Indianapolis Airport Authority
• Proposal No. 280 and 281: Issuance and appropriation of up to $15,000,000 in bonds for Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library capital maintenance
• Proposal No. 308: Rezoning for 10010 and 10440 Pentecost Road in Franklin Township
• Proposal No. 306: Rezoning for South Post Road, East Troy Avenue, Davis Road, and Vandergriff Road in Franklin Township
• Appointments of Courtney Howell Rissman and David Herron to the City Market Corporation Board of Directors

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The Community Corrections Advisory Board will consider a grant funding transfer request for the Indianapolis Veterans Court, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive updates from Marion County Community Corrections and the executive director.

• Consideration and approval of August 21st meeting minutes
• Indianapolis Veterans Court IDOC Grant Funding Transfer Request
• Marion County Community Corrections updates from Court Coordinator Lyndsay Conner
• Executive Director Scott Hohl providing agency updates
• Next meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025

Municipal Corporations Committee

The Municipal Corporations Committee will meet on September 17, 2025, to consider the reappointment of Richard Wilson, Jr. to the IndyGo board and hold budget hearings for the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo, and the Marion County Health and Hospital Corporation.

• Reappointment of Richard Wilson, Jr. to IndyGo Board
• Budget hearing: Indianapolis Public Library Board
• Budget hearing: Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo)
• Budget hearing: Marion County Health and Hospital Corporation

Metropolitan Development Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a final resolution to designate the Thunderbird CC Land Partners property at 6900 English Avenue as an Economic Revitalization Area for up to 10 years of real property tax abatement. Other public hearings include a 5-year personal property tax abatement for Romet (US) Inc. at 8517 West Washington Street and an amendment to a previous abatement at 1011 East 22nd Street. The commission will also vote on a contract amendment and extension for parking services with Denison through 2028, preliminary tax abatements for McLaren Indy LLC at 7615 Zionsville Road, and several rezoning petitions including a 28.49-acre religious use for Hindu Temple of Central Indiana. A loan agreement for the Gold Building redevelopment is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: up to 10-year real property tax abatement for Thunderbird CC Land Partners at 6900 English Ave (2025-A-028)
• Public hearing: 5-year personal property tax abatement for Romet (US) Inc. at 8517 W Washington St (2025-A-033)
• Public hearing: amendment to 2023 tax abatement for DJBCG Monon 22 at 1011 E 22nd St (2025-A-036)
• Authorize amendment and extension of DMD parking contract with Denison through April 2028 (2025-R-035)
• Rezoning of 28.49 acres for Hindu Temple of Central Indiana at 3350 N German Church Rd (2025-ZON-080)

Health & Hospital Corporation Board

The Board of Trustees will receive reports from the Health & Hospital Corporation, Marion County Public Health Department, Eskenazi Health, and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services. The body is scheduled to review August 2025 cash disbursements and psychiatry staff clinical privilege forms.

• Approval of August 2025 Cash Disbursements totaling $174,654,309
• Review of Psychiatry-Associate Staff Clinical Privilege Form
• Appointments, Reappointments & Changes to Privileges
• Reports on the new Public Health Laboratory and 3950 Meadows Drive construction

Education Committee

The Education Committee will hold a budget hearing on the Office of Education and Innovation's proposed 2026 budget of $3,743,600, a decrease of $87,293 from 2025. The presentation covers agency overview, school performance, Circle City Readers tutoring outcomes, and funding allocations including $400,000 from the General Fund for Circle City Readers and $2,000,000 for Indy Achieves.

• Proposed 2026 total budget of $3,743,600 (down from $3,830,893 in 2025)
• $400,000 from General Fund for Circle City Readers in 2026 (new)
• $2,000,000 from General Fund for Indy Achieves (down $500,000 from 2025)
• Charter School Fund revenue set at $1,343,600 (up $12,707 from 2025)
• Circle City Readers served over 450 students in 2024-25 and students outperformed peers on IREAD exam

Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will hold a budget hearing for the Marion County Recorder's Office and the Marion County Assessor's Office. The committee will also consider two appointments to the City Market Corporation Board of Directors: Courtney Howell Rissman and David Herron.

• Proposal 277 appoints Courtney Howell Rissman to City Market Corporation Board of Directors for term ending Dec 31, 2026
• Proposal 278 appoints David Herron to City Market Corporation Board of Directors for term ending Dec 31, 2026
• Budget hearing for Marion County Recorder's Office
• Budget hearing for Marion County Assessor's Office

Criminal Justice Planning Council

The Criminal Justice Planning Council will consider approving prior meeting minutes and receive updates on the Blue Envelope Program, a police-mental health initiative, and the Marion County Sheriff's Office inmate population. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Update on Blue Envelope Program (police-mental health initiative) by Natalie Miller and Kim Dodson
• MCSO inmate count report by Colonel James Martin

Municipal Corporations Committee

The Municipal Corporations Committee will consider two proposals to authorize up to $15 million in general obligation bonds for the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library's 2025-2026 Multi-Facility Long-Term Capital Maintenance and Equipment Update Project. The committee will also hold a budget hearing for the Indianapolis Capital Improvements Board and Indianapolis Airport Authority.

• Proposal No. 280: Approves issuance of up to $15M in library general obligation bonds for capital maintenance and equipment
• Proposal No. 281: Appropriates bond proceeds and investment earnings for the same library project
• Budget hearing for Indianapolis Capital Improvements Board
• Budget hearing for Indianapolis Airport Authority

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will conduct public hearings regarding several land use and rezoning requests across multiple townships. Several items, including a retirement living expansion and residential developments in Franklin and Pike Townships, have requested continuances to later dates.

• Expansion of community center and assisted living at 8140 Township Line Road
• Rezoning of 64.64 acres for residential development at 5709 Five Points Road and 7340 East Edgewood Avenue
• Rezoning of 3.5 acres for apartment use at 5301 West 56th Street
• Rezoning of 9.037 acres for a distribution facility at 3309 South Arlington Avenue
• Mixed-use development proposal at 1140 East 46th Street

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will hold a budget hearing with the Indianapolis Fire Department and Metropolitan Police Department chiefs. The committee will also consider Proposal No. 276, which directs a report on Elevation Grant round III appropriations to the Indianapolis Foundation. Pending business may also be addressed.

• Budget hearing with Indianapolis Fire Department Chief Ernest Malone
• Budget hearing with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey
• Proposal No. 276, 2025 - directs report on round III Elevation Grant program appropriations to Indianapolis Foundation

Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee

The Plat Committee will hold public hearings on several subdivision plats and a request to vacate air rights, subterranean rights, and right-of-way along Georgia Street in downtown Indianapolis. They will also consider a waiver to record a plat past the two-year deadline. A total of 11 petitions are on the agenda, including subdivisions creating dozens of new lots.

• Vacation of air rights, subterranean rights, and right-of-way on Georgia Street (100 block) for Capitol Improvement Board
• Alvord Street Townhomes: 42 single-family attached lots on 2.02 acres
• Oberlin at Camby Village, Section 3: 47 lots on 19.36 acres with a requested 550-foot cul-de-sac waiver
• The Trees at Southport Crossing, Section 1: 55 lots on 61.55 acres with emergency vehicle street waiver
• Hickory Run plat: request to waive two-year rule to record plat by September 30, 2025

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold public hearings on bond issuance resolutions and infrastructure preservation contracts (listed at $0.00), then consider multiple change orders including a $925,543.09 change for the Madison Ave Road Diet project. They will also vote on a $958,700 professional services agreement for Eagle Creek Greenway Phase 2 and a $1,000,000 amendment for land acquisition services, plus final acceptance of a small culvert replacement.

• Public hearing on Confirmatory Resolution for bond issuance (No. 18, 2025)
• Public hearing on contract awards for infrastructure preservation in various townships (E&B Paving, Milestone, Rieth-Riley, each $0.00)
• Change Order No. 1 for Madison Ave Road Diet: $925,543.09 to Calumet Civil Contractors
• Professional Services Agreement for Eagle Creek Greenway Phase 2B & 2C: $958,700 to GAI Consultants
• Amendment No. 3 for On-Call Land Acquisition Services: $1,000,000 to Crossroad Engineers

The Board of Public Works approved two bond issuance resolutions (No. 18 and No. 19) and numerous infrastructure contracts and change orders totaling over $3.9 million for road, drainage, and greenway projects across various townships. Actions included approval of contract change orders for South County Line Road, Keystone Drainage, Rosedale Hills Drainage, Madison Ave Road Diet, and residential street reconstruction, as well as new contracts for Eagle Creek Greenway design and land acquisition services.

• Approved two bond resolutions (Nos. 18 and 19) for issuance and sale
• Approved $0 items: three Infrastructure Preservation contracts and one culvert design amendment
• Approved $30,888 change order for South County Line Road added travel lanes (Renascent)
• Approved $35,680.59 change order for Keystone Drainage Improvements (Eagle Valley) and $343,245.53 change order for Rosedale Hills Drainage Phase 2 (Calumet Civil)
• Approved $925,543.09 change order for Madison Ave Road Diet (Calumet Civil)
• Approved $104,409.46 final change order for Residential Street Reconstruction Sector 3 SE (Howard Asphalt)
• Approved $958,700 contract for Eagle Creek Greenway Phase 2B & 2C design (GAI Consultants)
• Approved $1,000,000 amendment for On-Call Land Acquisition Services (Crossroad Engineers) and $493,583.38 contract for Miscellaneous Small Culvert Replacement (Morphey Construction)

Community Affairs Committee

The Community Affairs Committee will review a budget presentation for the Animal Care Services agency. The proposed 2026 budget totals $8,023,991 for agency expenses.

• 2026 Budget Presentation: Animal Care Services Agency
• Total Agency Expenses: $8,023,991 (Proposed)
• Total Agency Revenue: $29,157 (Proposed)

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 2

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding public hearings to consider several variance and special exception requests. Decisions include building setbacks for residential additions and a request for a parking garage in the CBD-1 District.

• Special exception for a parking garage and vehicular access at 21 Virginia Avenue, 122 & 130 East Maryland Street
• Variance for a four-story, four-unit townhome development at 1507, 1501 and 1533 West New York Street
• Variance for a single-family dwelling at 501 East 75th Street and Central Avenue
• Variance for a pool house and easement encroachment at 6445 Spring Mill Road
• Variance for a building addition and mini-barn at 5907 Birchwood Avenue

City-County Council

The City-County Council will vote on final adoption of several fiscal ordinances, including 2026 operating budgets for the Airport Authority, Capital Improvement Board, Health and Hospital Corporation, IndyGo, and the Public Library. They will also introduce a proposal to modify the Marion County local income tax rate and consider a $15 million library bond for capital maintenance. Other items include a resolution urging AES Indiana to withdraw a pending rate increase and approval of a new fire station for Ladder 33 funded by $8.5 million in bonds.

• Proposal 275: Special ordinance to modify the local income tax rate and allocation (introduced)
• Proposals 280-281: $15 million in general obligation bonds for Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library capital maintenance (introduced)
• Proposals 282-286: Adoption of 2026 operating budgets and tax levies for Airport Authority, Capital Improvement Board, Health & Hospital Corp, IndyGo, and Public Library (introduced)
• Proposal 287: Resolution urging AES Indiana and IURC to reject AES Indiana's pending rate increase (introduced)
• Proposal 242: $8.5 million in bonds for a new fire station for Ladder 33 (public hearing, final adoption pending)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Committee will hold budget hearings for the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Arts Council of Indianapolis. The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

• Budget hearing: Department of Parks and Recreation
• Budget hearing: Arts Council of Indianapolis

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will conduct budget hearings for three public safety entities. These hearings determine the funding and financial planning for these agencies.

• Budget hearing for Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency
• Budget hearing for Marion County Sheriff’s Office
• Budget hearing for Early Intervention Planning Council

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning for 225 single-family homes on Pentecost Road and a tax abatement for Thunderbird CC Land Partners at 6900 English Avenue. The commission will also vote on acquiring 43 properties for $33,000, disposing of properties through the Vacant to Vibrant program, and adopting negative findings for a previously denied variance.

• Rezoning of 96.6 acres at 10010 and 10440 Pentecost Road for 225 single-family detached lots (2025-ZON-046)
• Final Economic Revitalization Area resolution for Thunderbird CC Land Partners LLC at 6900 English Avenue: up to 10 years real property tax abatement (2025-A-028)
• Authorize acceptance of 43 real properties from Marion County Commissioners for $33,000 (2025-R-033)
• Authorize disposal of properties as approved by Vacant to Vibrant Review Committee (2025-R-034)
• Modification for McDonald's signs at 2326 Southport Commons Drive (2025-MOD-015)

Board of Public Health and Safety

The board unanimously approved a contract renewal to lease a building for undercover office and equipment storage, citing space constraints and security needs. They also approved three contracts for Indianapolis Fire Department stationwear supplies from different vendors to maintain competitive pricing.

• Approved lease renewal with Brookside Owner for undercover operations building (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Nexthill Capital Partners for IFD extrication gloves, class A uniforms, promotional badges (unanimous)
• Approved contract with MES Services for IFD polos, duty pants, leather hat bands, promotional badges (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Phoenix Outfitters for IFD duty shoes for new recruits (unanimous)

Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2025, to consider multiple applications for certificates of appropriateness, including extensions, a continuation, new construction and alterations, and a variance of use. Notable items include a request to remodel an existing structure for a new restaurant with a variance of use at 5936 East Washington Street, and a case of work started without approval for a new duplex at 2106 North Talbott Street.

• Extension request for 2020-COA-594 at 1034 Virginia Avenue
• Extension request for right-of-way in front of 5460 East Washington Street
• Continuance to October 1 for renovation at 656 East Arch Street
• New restaurant remodel and variance of use at 5936 East Washington Street (2025-COA-300 & 2025-VHP-008)
• Work started without approval: new duplex at 2106 North Talbott Street (2025-COA-282)

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will discuss the reappointment of Ebony Chappel to the Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County. The meeting also includes budget hearings for several city offices, including the Office of Minority and Women Business Development.

• Proposal No. 233, 2025: Reappointment of Ebony Chappel to the Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County through September 8, 2026
• Budget hearing: Office of Minority and Women Business Development (proposed 2026 budget of $1,282,386)
• Budget hearing: Office of Corporation Counsel
• Budget hearing: Information Services Agency/Chief Information Officer’s Office/Telecom & Video Services Agency
• Budget hearing: Office of Audit and Performance

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 1

The Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to decide on various rezoning petitions, development variances, and subdivision plats. Several items are requested for continuance, while others are expedited for decision.

• Rezoning of 28.49 acres at 3350 North German Church Road for religious uses
• Rezoning of 10.62 acres at 9110 and 9150 West 10th Street for multi-family dwellings
• Rezoning of 26.83 acres at 6501 Mann Road for multi-family residential development (requested continuance)
• Approval for playground equipment and walking paths at 451 East Stop 11 Road
• Variance for two lots without public street frontage at 8356 Masters Road

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on 10 petitions, including rezonings, variances, and subdivision plats. Several items are continuances to later dates. The Hindu Temple of Central Indiana seeks to rezone 28.49 acres for religious use, the largest proposed change. The body will also adopt negative findings for a previously denied variance.

• Rezoning of 28.49 acres for Hindu Temple of Central Indiana at 3350 N. German Church Road (2025-ZON-080 Amended)
• Multi-family residential rezoning of 26.83 acres at 6501 Mann Road (2025-ZON-077) continued to September 25
• Discussed but continued: assisted living expansion at 8140 Township Line Road (2025-APP-009) to September 11
• Variance and subdivision plat for three multi-unit homes at 622 S. Keystone Avenue (2025-CVR-835/2025-CPL-835)
• Adoption of negative findings for denied mini-warehouse variance at 6800 Pendleton Pike (2025-CVR-823)

Board of Business and Neighborhood Services

The Board approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The Board received a presentation on the 2026 Budget, departmental operations, and performance metrics.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (Motion by Blunt, seconded by Drake)
• Received 2026 Budget Presentation (no vote required)
• Received departmental performance and operational updates

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will consider two proposals regarding city code amendments. The meeting also includes budget hearings for several public health and safety offices.

• Proposal No. 244, 2025: Converting the General Orders Board into the General Orders Advisory Board
• Proposal No. 245, 2025: Defining parental responsibilities under the juvenile curfew law
• Budget hearing: Office of Public Health and Safety
• Budget hearing: Marion County Clerk’s Office
• Budget hearing: Regional Health & Mental Health Centers

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will vote on several resolutions, including bond issuances and encroachments, and consider multiple contract awards and change orders. Notable items include a $12.2 million amendment for transportation technical services with HNTB Corporation and a $271,147.88 bid rejection for the Eagle Creek Dam emergency generator replacement.

• Resolution No. 15, 2025: Preliminary Determination to Issue Bonds
• Resolution No. 16, 2025: Declaratory Resolution
• Amendment No. 1: Transportation Technical Services – $12.2M to HNTB Corporation
• Bid Rejection: Eagle Creek Dam Emergency Generator Replacement – $271,147.88 to James Babcock, Inc.
• Change Order No. 1: Derbyshire Rd. over Derbyshire Creek – $167,842.69 to HIS Constructors, Inc.

The Board of Public Works approved a preliminary determination to issue up to $4 million in bonds for snow trucks and road maintenance equipment. Additional actions included approving several encroachment petitions, rejecting a generator replacement bid, and authorizing multiple contract amendments and change orders.

• Approved $4M bond issuance determination (6-0)
• Approved public hearing for September 10, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Fifth Third Bank encroachment petition (6-0)
• Approved Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. encroachment petition (6-0)
• Rejected all bids for Eagle Creek Dam Emergency Generator Replacement (6-0)
• Approved Derbyshire Rd. over Derbyshire Creek change order (5-0)
• Approved 16th St. & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the Canal final change order (6-0)
• Approved Thoroughfare Drainage Improvements Program Area 3 final change order (6-0)

Administration & Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will decide on Proposal 236 to amend residency requirements for city employees, and on three bond issuances: up to $4 million for snow trucks and paving equipment, up to $8.5 million for tornado sirens, and up to $8.5 million for a new fire station for Ladder 33. Budget hearings for the Treasurer's Office, Auditor's Office, and Council Office are also scheduled.

• Proposal 236: amends residency requirements for city employees
• Proposal 240: up to $4 million in bonds for snow trucks, paving and line striping equipment
• Proposal 241: up to $8.5 million in bonds for tornado sirens
• Proposal 242: up to $8.5 million in bonds for a new fire station for Ladder 33
• Budget hearings for Marion County Treasurer's Office, Auditor's Office, and City-County Council Office

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The Community Corrections Advisory Board will consider approving July meeting minutes and receive presentations on the JCC Annual Report, MCCC contracts, and a budget update. The board will also hear updates on Marion County Community Corrections programs and from the Director of Community Safety Initiatives.

• Approval of July 17th meeting minutes
• JCC Annual Report Presentation
• MCCC Contracts review
• MCCC Budget Update/Presentation
• Marion County Community Corrections Updates

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will hold a budget hearing for the 2026 proposed budgets of the Marion County Prosecutor's Office ($35,012,418), Child Support Division ($7,072,132), Public Defender's Agency, and Marion Community Corrections. The prosecutor's presentation highlights potential lost reimbursement revenue of $709,288 for the Child Support Division if not fully reimbursed. The committee may also consider any pending business.

• 2026 proposed budget for Marion County Prosecutor's Office: $35,012,418
• 2026 proposed budget for Child Support Division: $7,072,132
• Potential lost reimbursement revenue of $709,288 for Child Support Division if not fully reimbursed
• Budget hearing also includes Marion County Public Defender’s Agency and Marion Community Corrections
• Committee may consider any pending business

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission will consider selling a property at 2240 Enterprise Park Place and approve up to 10 years of real property tax abatements for several businesses. The body will also hear rezoning petitions.

• Sale of 2240 Enterprise Park Place for $250,000 to Fields Mortuary Transport & Removal Services LLC
• Approval of up to 10 years real property tax abatement for Thunderbird CC Land Partners LLC at 6900 English Avenue
• Approval of up to 10 years real property tax abatement for Roche Diagnostics Operation, Inc. at 9115 Hague Road
• Rezoning of 467.66 acres to C-S district for a data center campus at South Post Road and East Troy Avenue
• Rezoning of 96.6 acres to D-P district for a single-family residential development at Pentecost Road

Administration & Finance Committee

The committee will conduct budget hearings for several agencies, including the Marion County Election Board and Voter Registration. The session will review funding requests and agency overviews for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Marion County Election Board 2026 budget request of $7,115,806
• Proposed $1,278,490 increase in Election Board labor costs for poll and seasonal workers
• Proposed $1,310,938 increase in Election Board services for leases, security, and legal counsel
• Reduction of $950,000 in Election Board Cumulative Fund special funding
• Budget review for Voter Registration, which manages 625,938 registered voters as of August 13, 2025

Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will consider a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for Canal Village III, a 33-unit affordable housing project. Also up for discussion are amendments to the Revised Code for fee and penalty changes, and two appointments to city boards. Budget hearings for several departments are scheduled.

• Proposal 184: Approve a PILOT for Canal Village III, 33 affordable housing units on scattered parcels near Annette, Rader, Roache, W 25th, and W 28th Streets
• Proposal 239: Amend Revised Code for fee, penalty, and policy changes in the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services
• Proposal 237: Appoint Brad Klopfenstein to the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Lawrence Township Comprehensive Plan
• Proposal 238: Appoint Lori Miser to the City Market Corporation Board of Directors
• Budget hearings for Department of Metropolitan Development & City Market, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, and Marion County Surveyor’s Office

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank

The Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank will consider two resolutions to authorize up to $495 million in bonds to refund existing Build America Bonds. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and updates on current projects.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025
• Resolution #2: Authorize up to $150 million in 2025C bonds to refund 2010A-2 BABS, max interest rate 6.5%
• Resolution #3: Authorize up to $345 million in 2025D bonds to refund 2010B-2 BABS, max interest rate 6.5%

The board unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt refunding bonds to refund series 2010A-2 and 2010B-2 Build America Bonds originally issued for Eskanazi Hospital construction. Resolution #2 allows up to $150 million in 2025C bonds, and Resolution #3 allows up to $345 million in 2025D bonds, both with a maximum interest rate of 6.5%. The board also approved the June 2025 meeting minutes and heard an update about upcoming bond approvals for storm sirens, a new fire station, snow plows, and Old City Hall reconstruction, but no decisions were taken on those items.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2: authorize issuance of up to $150M 2025C bonds at max 6.5% interest to refund 2010A-2 BABs (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3: authorize issuance of up to $345M 2025D bonds at max 6.5% interest to refund 2010B-2 BABs (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:12 p.m. (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider ten proposals authorizing intersection controls and speed limit reductions across several districts, and hold a budget hearing for the Department of Public Works. All items are subject to committee discussion and vote.

• Intersection controls at 56th Street and Haverford Avenue (Prop 246)
• Intersection controls at Lynhurst Drive and Mooresville Road (Prop 247)
• Intersection controls at Acton Road and Southeastern Avenue (Prop 248)
• Speed limit reduction to 25 mph in Canterbury Neighborhood (Prop 249)
• Budget hearing for the Department of Public Works

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on several petitions, including a subdivision and variance for a Wawa fueling station with 16 pump islands on East Washington Street, and a rezoning to allow a crematorium use without incineration. Many other items have been withdrawn or continued to future meetings. The meeting also includes expedited approvals for park improvements and sign modifications.

• 2025-CPL-825/2025-CVR-825: Subdivision plat and variance for Wawa fueling station with 16 pump islands, parking, and setback variances at 7140 & 7142 E. Washington St.
• 2025-CZN-836/2025-CAP-836: Rezoning and modification to add a crematorium use (no incineration) at 4035 Meadows Parkway.
• 2025-CVC-829: Vacation of a portion of Evanston Avenue (50-ft width, north 600 ft) for Roman Catholic Archdiocese.
• 2025-APP-008: Park District One approval for new playground, walkways, volleyball court at 5510 Carvel Ave (expedited).
• 2025-MOD-015: Modification to allow vehicle entry point signs and five incidental signs at 2326 Southport Commons Dr (expedited).

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will consider Proposal No. 243, which directs the committee to review and accept the Sheriff's quarterly Commissary Fund Report. The committee will also hold budget hearings for the Marion County Coroner's Office, Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency, Marion Superior Court, and Marion Circuit Court for fiscal year 2026.

• Proposal No. 243 — directs committee to review and accept the Sheriff's Commissary Fund Report
• Marion County Coroner's Office 2026 budget hearing — proposed $7,595,316 total expenses, a reduction of $199,911 from 2025
• Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency budget presentation
• Marion Superior Court budget hearing with Judge Marc Rothenberg and Holly Fellows
• Marion Circuit Court budget hearing with Judge Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet and Holly Fellows

Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee

The Plat Committee will hold public hearings on ten subdivision plat approvals and one street vacation. The largest proposal is a 228-lot subdivision on 145 acres at 6600 and 6908 Hickory Road. Other items include a 57-lot plat on Yandes Street and a vacation of an alley on New Jersey Street.

• 2025-PLT-048: Bani Section 1, subdividing 145.117 acres into 228 lots at 6600 and 6908 Hickory Road
• 2025-PLT-015: Monon 21, subdividing 3.44 acres into 57 lots at 2060 Yandes Street
• 2025-PLT-050: Replat of 7 parcels into 13 townhome lots at 2031-2053 Ralston Avenue
• 2025-VAC-007: Vacation of an alley at 1824 North New Jersey Street
• 2025-PLT-044: Replat of 20.431 acres into 2 lots at 7525 McFarland Boulevard (Southport Presbyterian Church)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider approving the agenda and minutes, six resolutions for drain right-of-way encroachments, and multiple change orders, including a $3,066,142.76 change order for the Washington St. over Little Eagle Creek project. Professional services agreements include a $2.5 million on-call residential reconstruction contract and a $2.45 million bridge inspection contract. The meeting also includes amendments and final acceptances for various infrastructure projects.

• Change Order No. 2 for Washington St. over Little Eagle Creek: $3,066,142.76 to Pontem Contractors, Inc.
• On-Call Residential Reconstruction Sectors 1-4: $2,500,000.00 to Crossroad Engineers, PC
• Marion County Bridge Inspections FY 2026-2029: $2,452,244.15 to USI Consultants, Inc.
• Amendment No. 2 for White River Innovation District Infrastructure Project: $909,851.74 to Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc.
• Six resolutions for encroachment/modification into rights-of-way of regulated drains (Schilling, Heath, Fowler-Haueisen, Miller Ditch, Smith-Young, Rabourn)

The Board approved several change orders and amendments for road, bridge, and drainage projects. These include funding for concrete rehabilitation, pedestrian bridge inventory, and river outfall work. Multiple encroachment and modification requests regarding regulated drains were also listed.

• Approved $19,746.36 concrete rehabilitation contract to Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.
• Approved $467,899.65 drainage improvements to Eagle Valley, Inc.
• Approved $3,066,142.76 Washington St. over Little Eagle Creek contract to Pontem Contractors, Inc.
• Accepted final payment of $49,264.01 for Pogues Run Trail Phases 2 and 3 to Morphey Construction, Inc.
• Accepted final payment of $50,851.87 for structure replacement at 5030 N Moller Road to Edge Construction, LLC
• Accepted final payment of $158,187.10 for 16th & Monon Development Phase II to Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.
• Approved $2,500,000.00 on-call residential reconstruction contract to Crossroad Engineers, PC
• Approved $288,200.00 pedestrian bridge inventory to EGIS BLN USA, Inc.

Administration & Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider three proposals: an appointment to the Information Technology Board, an ordinance modifying the definition of confidential employees, and a resolution to lower the levy freeze tax rate. The committee will also hold budget hearings for the Mayor's office, Office of Finance and Management, and Office of Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion.

• Proposal 234: appoint Laura Larimer to the Information Technology Board (term ending Sept. 8, 2027)
• Proposal 235: amend Sec. 291-602 of the Revised Code to modify the definition of confidential employees
• Proposal 274: resolution to request approval to lower the levy freeze tax rate
• Budget hearings for Office of the Mayor, Office of Finance and Management, and Office of Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 2

This meeting includes 10 variance petitions, most notably a use variance to operate a bar within 10 feet of a protected district at 5380 North College Avenue, and a development standards variance for a 45-foot-tall four-story townhome development on West New York Street. Other items involve fences, signs, and accessory structures. All petitions are for public hearing.

• Variance to operate a bar at 5380 N College Ave (651 E 54th St) within 10 feet of a protected district (100 ft required)
• Variance for a 45-foot-tall, four-story four-unit townhome at 1507-1533 W New York St (max 40 ft, three stories permitted)
• Variance for a 6.5-foot fence with 9.5-foot posts at 3870 Broadway St encroaching on clear sight triangles and right-of-way
• Variance for an 8-foot fence at 1144 Navajo Trail South Drive (max 6 ft permitted)
• Variance for a freestanding monument sign at 802 Roache Street with zero-foot setbacks and encroachments

Municipal Corporations Committee

The Municipal Corporations Committee will consider Proposal No. 213, which authorizes the issuance of up to $150 million in general obligation refunding bonds by the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County. The bonds would refinance prior obligations from the Wishard Hospital Project and cover issuance costs. The committee may also address other pending business under council rules.

• Proposal No. 213, 2025: approve issuance of $150,000,000 in general obligation refunding bonds for The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County to refund prior Wishard Hospital Project obligations

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission is reviewing several real estate actions, including a $10,000 increase for Downtown Indy Inc. placemaking services. The agenda includes multiple rezoning petitions for residential, commercial, and multi-family developments across various townships.

• Increase compensation for Downtown Indy Inc. placemaking to a total not to exceed $1,360,000
• Conveyance of 900 East 64th Street to the Department of Parks and Recreation at no cost
• Conveyance of title or option to purchase for 1128 North Ewing Street to Key 2 Destiny LLC
• Addition of new or amended agreements for the Indianapolis Homeowner Repair Program up to $2,000,000
• Rezoning of 24.0 acres at 8025 and 8141 Shelbyville Road for 52 single-family dwellings

Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing several property alterations and new construction requests. The body will discuss the designation of the Flanner House Home neighborhood as a conservation district and a proposal to replace a gas station with a hotel.

• Flanner House Home neighborhood seeking conservation district designation
• 1015 Virginia Avenue: Proposal to demolish gas station and construct hotel
• 55 Monument Circle (Circle Tower): Interior designation
• 1808 North New Jersey Street: Request for addition, detached garage, patio, and deck
• 958 Woodruff Place Middle Drive: Review of work completed without approval

Commission on Artificial Intelligence Development

The Commission on Artificial Intelligence Development will hear a presentation from Chief Digital Officer Kate Kotan on the 'AI in Indy' initiative, which includes updates on Microsoft Copilot deployment, training, and engagement. They will also discuss the draft final report presented by Commissioner Collin Hill. The agenda details completed and in-progress work on AI policy, data classification, and pilot programs.

• Presentation by CDO Kate Kotan on AI in Indy update and roadmap
• Discussion on final report draft by Commissioner Collin Hill
• Enterprise deployment of M365 Copilot planned for late August 2025
• Data classification training required for Copilot eligibility; 60% of licenses claimed
• AI Cohort phase 1 pilot feedback showing majority of participants find Copilot useful for meetings and analysis

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on several petitions, though most items are continuances to August dates. Items up for decision include a park improvement project at 6451 East Thompson Road, an expedited day care expansion at 6568 Cornell Avenue, and rezonings for a commercial contractor and light industrial uses. Notable continued items include a Wawa gas station with multiple variances and a 26.83-acre multi-family rezoning.

• Park improvements at 6451 East Thompson Road: replacement playground equipment, sidewalks, resurfaced basketball court.
• Day care facility expansion at 6568 Cornell Avenue via rezoning to MU-2.
• Wawa gas station variance (16 pump islands) at 7140-7142 East Washington Street – continued to August 14.
• Multi-family residential rezoning of 26.83 acres at 6501 Mann Road – continued to August 28.
• Rezoning of 0.98-acre at 4765 West 71st Street to I-2 for light industrial uses.

Board of Business and Neighborhood Services

The Board of Business and Neighborhood Services will review two certification resolutions regarding liens. These items involve high weeds and grass liens as well as trash liens.

• Resolution #2025-C10-019: High Weeds and Grass Liens
• Resolution #2025-C10-020: Trash Liens

The Board approved two lien resolutions for unpaid mowing and trash abatement costs totaling $109,683.54 across 268 properties. In new business, the Board voted to uphold the Floodplain Administrator's denial of permit FLD24-00287, affirming that the appellant must comply with floodproofing standards before approval.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-C10-019 authorizing liens on 223 properties for unpaid high weeds/grass abatement costs totaling $85,484.00
• Adopted Resolution 2025-C10-020 authorizing liens on 45 properties for unpaid trash/debris cleanup costs totaling $24,199.54
• Upheld Floodplain Administrator's denial of permit FLD24-00287 until plans comply with floodproofing ordinance (2-0 vote by Ms. Brands and Ms. Drake)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025

Indianapolis Local Education Alliance

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will receive presentations on school type, enrollment, academic and demographic data, as well as innovation partnerships, geographic and population data. The meeting includes 30 minutes of public comment, both online and in person. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is for information and discussion only.

• Presentation on school type, enrollment, academic, and demographic data
• Presentation on innovation partnerships, geographic, and population data
• 30-minute public comment period with advance online submission option
• Meeting held at City-County Building, Public Assembly Room, also livestreamed on Channel 16

Information Technology Board

The Indianapolis Information Technology Board will vote on six resolutions covering contracts for security automation systems, kiosk technology, election software, HR/payroll software, and PeopleSoft migration services, as well as a new Generative AI policy. Status updates on the ISA Board and its finances will also be presented.

• Resolution 25-24: Generative AI (GenAI) Policy – presented by Kate Kotan, Chief Digital Officer, ISA
• Resolution 25-19: Security Automation Systems – presented by Kinley Weber, Director of IT, Marion County Sheriff’s Office
• Resolution 25-20: Custom Control dba Precision Kiosk Technologies – presented by Amitav Thamba, CTO, Marion Superior Courts
• Resolution 25-22: UKG – presented by Kate Kotan, Chief Digital Officer, ISA
• Resolution 25-23: PeopleSoft Migration Services – presented by Kate Kotan, Chief Digital Officer, ISA

Marion County Election Board

The Marion County Election Board will meet to consider Resolution 01-25, which addresses delegation of litigation matters. The board will also receive a report of complaints and discuss other business.

• Consideration of Resolution 01-25 regarding delegation of litigation
• Report of complaints received by the board

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hear a quarterly update from the Department of Public Works. No ordinances, contracts, or votes are scheduled for this meeting. The committee may also consider any pending business arising from prior meetings.

• Quarterly Update – Department of Public Works

Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will consider three proposals: two appointments to the Citizens' Police Complaint Board and an amendment to curfew hours for children. The committee may also take up any other pending business.

• Proposal No. 187 appoints Ellise Smith to the Citizens' Police Complaint Board
• Proposal No. 216 appoints Jocelyn Mappes to the Citizens' Police Complaint Board
• Proposal No. 232 amends Chapter 381, Sections 101 and 102 of the Revised Code regarding curfew hours for children

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission will hold public hearings on economic development resolutions for Oxford Row and various zoning petitions. The body is deciding on multiple residential and commercial rezonings and a large-scale data center proposal.

• Proposed rezoning of 467.66 acres for a data center campus (2025-CZN-814)
• Expenditure of $35,000.00 to demolish and backfill a structure at the Central State campus
• Rezoning of 96.6 acres for a 225-lot single-family residential development (2025-ZON-046)
• Rezoning of 9.186 acres for a 202-unit multi-family development at 8501 and 8651 South Emerson Avenue
• Confirmatory Resolution for the Oxford Row Economic Development Area

Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will vote on four payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for affordable housing projects totaling 347 units, including the 200-unit Monon 35 Phase I at 3500 Sutherland Avenue. Also up for discussion are tax abatement statements for Thunderbird CC Land Partners and Roche Diagnostics, and a reappointment to the Metropolitan Development Commission.

• Reappointment of Daniel Moriarty to the Metropolitan Development Commission
• PILOT for Canal Village III – 33 affordable units near Annette, Rader, Roache, W 25th, and W 28th Streets (District 12)
• PILOT for Christamore Court Rehab – 40 age-restricted units and 2 houses at 2226/2330 W Michigan, 458 Haugh, 413 N Goodlet (Districts 12 & 18)
• PILOT for Broadway Park/Citizens Park (BPCP Apartments) – 74 units at 605/617/625 E 38th, 3760 Broadway, 2222 N College (District 8)
• PILOT for Monon 35 Phase I – 200 units at 3500 Sutherland Avenue (District 8)

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will consider various rezoning, subdivision plat, and modification requests across several townships. Several items have been requested for continuance to later dates.

• Withdrawal of petition for Veteran Villas at 3146 North Temple Avenue
• Rezoning of 64.64 acres at 5709 Five Points Road and 7340 East Edgewood Avenue
• Rezoning of 3.72 acres at 5034 Lafayette Road
• Rezoning of 10.62 acres at 9110 and 9150 West 10th Street
• Modification of commitments for 9100 and 9402 East 21st Street

Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee

The Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee will hold public hearings to approve or deny petitions for subdivision plats. The committee is reviewing requests to divide various parcels of land into new lots and blocks across several townships.

• 2025-PLT-034: Subdividing 25.67 acres into 52 lots at 7320 East Hanna Avenue
• 2025-PLT-036: Subdividing 23.38 acres into 40 lots at 10351 East Thompson Road
• 2025-PLT-038: Subdividing 16.47 acres into 74 lots at 5800 and 5801 Mills Road
• 2025-PLT-030: Subdividing 12.561 acres into two lots at 8315 Center Run Road with a sidewalk requirement waiver
• 2025-PLT-041: Subdividing 15.79 acres into four lots and two blocks at 8115 Oaklandon Road with a sidewalk requirement waiver

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 2

The Board of Zoning Appeals Division II will hold public hearings on multiple variance requests. Several petitions have been withdrawn or continued. Key items include a use variance for an indoor event center, a modification to extend a temporary modular building, and a fence variance involving right-of-way encroachment.

• Use variance for indoor event center at 5060 East 62nd St (item 9)
• Extension of temporary modular building at 5510 Millersville Rd (item 6)
• Fence variance with right-of-way encroachment at 3870 Broadway St (item 8)
• New fence variance at 5338 West Edwards Ave (item 10)
• New carport variance at 1435 North Hamilton Ave (item 11)

City-County Council

The City-County Council will consider a $150M bond refunding for the Health and Hospital Corporation, new appointments including directors for Animal Care Services and Parks and Recreation, tax abatement proposals for Thunderbird CC Land Partners and Roche Diagnostics, and an affordable housing PILOT for Monon 35. Final adoption is scheduled for traffic ordinance changes including speed limit reductions and parking restrictions.

• Proposal 213: $150M general obligation refunding bonds for Health and Hospital Corporation
• Proposal 164: $27.2M supplemental income tax appropriation (unfinished business from June)
• Proposal 212: Affordable housing PILOT for Monon 35 (200 units at 3500 Sutherland Avenue)
• Proposals 210/211: Tax abatement statements for Thunderbird CC Land Partners and Roche Diagnostics Operations
• Proposals 217-228: Multiple rezoning ordinances certified for approval or denial by Metropolitan Development Commission

Metropolitan Development Commission

The Metropolitan Development Commission will hear proposals for up to 10 years of real property tax abatements for two Roche Diagnostics locations and one Thunderbird CC project. The body will also consider zoning modifications for residential and commercial developments and a $2.7 million funding agreement for homelessness assistance.

• Roche Diagnostics tax abatement request (10 years)
• Thunderbird CC tax abatement request (10 years)
• Street to Home initiative funding up to $2,700,000
• Rezoning of 0.23 acres to allow auto repair
• Rezoning of 2.04 acres to allow multi-family dwellings

Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on multiple applications, including requests for certificates of appropriateness and variances for work done without prior approval. Items include retaining a parking lot expansion at 11605 East Washington Street, fencing installed without approval at 120 South Wayburn Street, and a pocket park at 1015 Broadway Street. The commission will also consider a continued application for new construction and a case of unauthorized alterations at 5814 Beechwood Avenue.

• 2025-COA-135: Retain parking lot expansion without approval at 11605 East Washington Street, with variance for occasional automotive sales
• 2025-COA-185: Demolish and rebuild rear addition at 156 South Downey Avenue
• 2025-COA-195: Retain unapproved fencing at 120 South Wayburn Street with variances for clear sight triangles and height
• 2025-COA-196: Build pocket park including fencing and hardscaping at 1015 Broadway Street
• 2024-COA-356: Ruling on unauthorized work at 5814 Beechwood Avenue including window replacement, siding, and addition

Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 1

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding public hearings to consider several variance requests regarding development standards and land use. The body will decide on proposals involving setbacks, fence heights, and prohibited business uses.

• 3838-3862 East Washington Street: Mixed-use project variance for residential elevation, public entries, and vehicle access
• 6158 West 10th Street: Variance for professional office use, a second vehicular access point, and parking area width
• 5451 Moller Road: Variance to allow the storage of two food trucks
• 5330 West Morris Street: Variance for an automobile and light vehicle repair facility with outdoor storage (continuance filed)
• 6714 Balmoral Road: Variance for a six-foot tall fence in front yards and clear sight triangle

Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and development proposals, including a large data center campus, mixed-use developments, and multi-family projects. Several petitions are requested to be continued to later dates.

• 467.66-acre rezoning for data center campus at multiple addresses in Franklin Township (item 11)
• Mixed-use rezoning at 2955 N Meridian Street with townhomes, apartments, commercial uses (item 15)
• Rezoning and variance for not-for-profit uses, emergency shelter, and mixed-use at East Georgia and Bates streets (item 14)
• 202-unit multi-family development at 8501/8651 S Emerson Avenue and Noggle Way (item 6)
• 186-unit multi-family rezoning at 3802 and 3810 N Franklin Road (item 12)

Indianapolis Local Education Alliance

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will meet to provide an overview of the alliance and discuss the current education policy landscape. The meeting includes a session on support and data collection and a 30-minute period for public comment.

• Overview of the ILEA
• Discussion of education policy context and current landscape
• Support and data collection
• 30-minute public comment period

Vision Zero Task Force

The Vision Zero Task Force will meet on June 25, 2025, to receive a presentation of the Vision Zero Action Plan from consultant Burgess & Niple, along with updates from the Vision Zero Administrator. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Presentation of Vision Zero 'Action Plan' by Burgess & Niple
• Update from Vision Zero Administrator LeAndre Level

Indianapolis Charter School Board

The Indianapolis Charter School Board will hold a public meeting to discuss and vote on the application from Legal Prep Charter Academy. The agenda also includes recognition of a departing board member and public comment.

• Board vote on Legal Prep Charter Academy application
• Departing board member recognition
• Public comment period (advance online comments accepted)

Indianapolis Airport Authority Board

The provided text lists scheduled Indianapolis Airport Authority Board meetings from January to June 2026, with dates, times, and remote access information. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are included for any meeting, including the requested date.

Indianapolis Charter School Board

The Indianapolis Charter School Board will vote on replication applications for Victory College Prep (middle and high school) and Indiana Math and Science Academy, and discuss a prospectus for Legal Prep Charter Academy. Public comment and an overview of the application process are also scheduled.

• Victory College Prep Middle and High School replication applications — board vote
• Indiana Math and Science Academy replication application — board vote
• Legal Prep Charter Academy prospectus application — discussion only
• Public comment and summary of online submissions
• Overview of application and replication process from OEI

Marion County Election Board

The Marion County Election Board will meet to conduct a hearing regarding an Election Day incident. The board will also address other business.

• Election Day Incident Hearing

Information Technology Board

The Information Technology Board will consider approving seven resolutions for technology contracts and services, receive an ISA board report and financial update, and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Resolution 25-06: Fidlar Technologies contract presented by Marion County Recorder's Office
• Resolution 25-07: ESO Solutions Inc. contract presented by Indianapolis Fire Department
• Resolution 25-08: TimeKeeping Systems Inc. contract presented by Marion County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 25-09: Telamon contract presented by Marion County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 25-10: Microsoft Unified Support contract and Resolution 25-11: AT&T contract, both presented by ISA