Lafayette
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City Council
The Common Council will discuss designating Economic Revitalization Areas to provide property tax abatements for two companies. They are also reviewing a rezoning request and the appropriation of highway user tax funds.
- Tax abatement for Nanshan America Aluminum Technologies, LLC
- Tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures, LLC
- Rezoning of S 7th Street from R2U to NBU (Ordinance 2026-18)
- Appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds (Ordinance 2026-19)
- Annual Tax Abatement Compliance resolution
Board of Works
The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, approve a new contract for the Treece Meadows concrete work, and process a change order for the Creasy Lane project. The board will also handle routine claims, a banner request for the Art Museum, and an animal control appeal.
- Contract and notice to proceed for Treece Meadows Concrete Project, Phase 1
- Change Order #2 for the Creasy Lane CCMG Project
- Amendment #1 for the Senior Home Assistance Repair Program (SHARP)
- Bids under advisement for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project
- Animal Control Appeal Hearing for resident Aura Gonzalez
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Board of Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety will decide on awarding a contract for Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II. They will also open bids for the Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1 and discuss a change order for Creasy Lane CCMG Project. Other items include permission to advertise the S. 5th Street Concrete Project, a special event request for Walk By Faith Church Block Party, and a banner request for German Fest.
- Open bids for Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1
- Consider award of Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II
- Change Order #1 for Creasy Lane CCMG Project
- Permission to advertise S. 5th Street Concrete Project
- Special event request: Walk By Faith Church Block Party
The Board approved a $14,959,865 contract with Atlas Excavating for Phase II of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project, funded by remaining bond money and new state revolving fund grants/loans. Other actions included a $67,046 change order for the Creasy Lane project, permission to advertise the S. 5th Street concrete project, and approval of a special event block party and a banner request for German Fest. Bids for the Treece Meadows concrete project were taken under advisement.
- Approved $14.96M lead service line replacement contract with Atlas Excavating
- Approved Change Order #1 for Creasy Lane CCMG project (+$67,046)
- Approved permission to advertise S. 5th Street concrete project
- Took Treece Meadows concrete project bids under advisement
- Approved Walk by Faith Church Block Party special event request (July 18)
- Approved German Fest banner request across Columbia Street (July 21-Aug 4)
Redevelopment Commission
The commission will consider several resolutions related to the Lafayette Theater project, including amending the economic development plan, authorizing bond reimbursement, and approving leases. They will also open offers for the sale of a 0.35-acre parcel near 6th and 7th Streets, review a change order for Park East Boulevard, and consider a tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures. Tax abatement compliance extensions for Caterpillar and General Electric are also on the agenda.
- Sale of 0.35 acres between S. 6th and S. 7th Streets, south of New York and north of Romig
- Atlas Excavating: Park East Boulevard Change Order #10
- Resolution LRC-2026-11 amending Creasy/Central EDA for Lafayette Theater
- Resolution LRC-2026-12 declaring intent to reimburse Lafayette Theater project costs
- Resolution LRC-2026-14 recommending tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures
Board of Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve June minutes, review bids for neighborhood ramp construction and water line replacements, process monthly claims, and vote on three special event permits. Most agenda items are standard administrative reviews rather than major policy decisions.
- Bids under advice: Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project
- Bids under advice: Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II
- Monthly claims processing for city services and contracts
- Special event permits: Downtown Blues And Jazz Festival
- Special event permits: Beers & More Along The Wabash
The Board approved $3.31M in municipal claims and granted permits for three special events, including a downtown music festival that will close 5th Street. Two infrastructure bids, including a lead service line replacement, were kept under advisement. The June 16 meeting minutes were also approved.
- Approved $3,312,286.94 in municipal claims
- Approved July 5 Joint Religious Service permit
- Approved July 25 Downtown Blues & Jazz Festival (5th Street closure)
- Approved Aug 29 Beers and More Along the Wabash permit
- Kept under advisement Columbian Park ramp project bid
- Kept under advisement Lead Service Line Replacement Phase II bid
- Approved June 16 meeting minutes
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will review and potentially approve two major projects: installation of a perimeter fence and brick wall replacement at 800 Cincinnati Street (St. James Church), and exterior renovation of the Lafayette Theater at 600 Main Street. Committee reports and minutes approval are also on the agenda.
- 800 Cincinnati Street – fence and wall (replace stucco with brick) for St. James Church
- 600 Main Street – exterior renovation of the Lafayette Theater
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public Relations & Education Committee report
- COA Committee report
Board of Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, funded by CDBG. They will also review bids for Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II and approve a change order for Phase I. Special event requests from the Ankit Foundation and for a Lowe Block Party are on the agenda.
- Award of contract for Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project (CDBG-funded)
- Bids under advisement for Lead Service Line Replacements, Phase II
- Change Order #3 for Lead Service Line Replacement Project, Phase I
- Special event request: Ankit Foundation Candlelight Tribute and Concert
- Special event request: Lowe Block Party
The Board approved a $1,063,064.67 decrease in the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase I contract with Atlas Excavating as a final change order. It also approved claims totaling $5,235,954.22 and two special event requests. The Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project items were removed from the agenda and placed back under advisement due to the low bidder not being registered on Sam.gov.
- Approved Change Order #3 decreasing Lead Service Line Replacement Phase I contract by $1,063,064.67
- Approved claims totaling $5,235,954.22
- Approved Ankit Foundation Candlelight Tribute and Concert special event on August 1, 2026
- Approved Lowe Block Party special event on July 18, 2026
- Removed Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project award, contract, and notice to proceed from agenda (placed under advisement)
Board of Works
The board unanimously approved $2,448,458.94 in claims and declared surplus IT equipment to be sold or recycled. Two bids for infrastructure projects remain under advisement.
- Approved claims totaling $2,448,458.94 (unanimous)
- Approved declaration of surplus IT equipment for GovDeals sale or recycling (unanimous)
- Held Lead Service Line Replacement Phase II bid under advisement
- Held Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp project bid under advisement