Kokomo public meetings in 2020
19 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will meet on December 14, 2020, to consider multiple zoning changes and financial resolutions. The agenda includes second readings for property rezonings on N Delphos St and W Boulevard, as well as ordinance #6977 regarding KHA RAD I apartment financing. Additionally, the council will review a change order for the Downtown Parking Garage Project.
- Rezoning 1613 N Delphos St from R4 to OC (Second reading)
- Rezoning 3116 W Boulevard from PR to C1 (Second reading)
- Ordinance #6977 regarding financing for KHA RAD I apartments
- Change Order for the Downtown Parking Garage Project (Resolution #2754)
- Rezoning 3109 W. Sycamore St from M2 to LI (First reading)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will review several ordinances, including a second reading for wastewater and storm-water utility fee updates. The council will also consider first readings for two rezoning petitions and resolutions regarding General Fund appropriations and CARES Act funding.
- Second reading of Ordinance #6973 to amend wastewater and storm-water utility fees
- First reading for rezoning 1613 N Delphos St from residential to office commercial
- First reading for rezoning 3116 West Boulevard from parks to general commercial
- Resolution to reimburse Public Health and Public Safety payroll with CARES Act funding
- Ordinance regarding financing for KHA RAD I apartments
Council
The Kokomo Common Council held first readings on two rezoning ordinances, including a proposal for a drug and rehab facility. The Council also discussed forming a committee to review the city's animal ordinance. Additionally, reports were shared regarding TIF fund allocations for local paving and development projects.
- Ordinance #6971: Rezoning 317 W. Jefferson St. from C1 to IS for First City Recovery Center (8-0 vote)
- Ordinance #6972: Rezoning 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. from R4 to NC for a parking lot (6-2 vote)
- Formation of a committee led by Councilman Grecu to review the animal ordinance
- TIF fund bid from E&B Paving for $216,710.58 for a City Hall project
- Resolution #2751: Approved transfer of funds within the general fund (8-0 vote)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold first readings on two rezoning petitions. One request involves changing the property at 317 W. Jefferson St. to institutional use for a medical office and treatment center. A second request proposes changing 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. from urban residential to neighborhood commercial.
- Ordinance #6971: Rezoning 317 W. Jefferson St. from C1 to IS for medical office use
- Ordinance #6972: Rezoning 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. from R4 to NC
- Resolution #2751: Proposed transfer of funds within the General Fund
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing and meeting on September 28, 2020. The agenda includes second readings for ordinances regarding the 2021 city budget, maximum employee salaries, and elected official salaries.
- Second reading of Ordinance #6963 fixing 2021 budgets ($44,510,522 total General Fund)
- Second reading of Ordinance #6964 regarding maximum salaries for city employees
- Second reading of Ordinance #6965 regarding salaries for elected officials
- Second reading of Ordinance #6969 for General Fund appropriations
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will meet on September 14, 2020, to consider several ordinances. The agenda includes approving 2021 budgets and salaries for city officials and employees. The council will also review a $750,000 appropriation for PCB soil excavation at the Dixon site.
- $750,000 appropriation for US EPA Dixon site PCB soil excavation and mobilization
- 2021 salaries for elected officials including Mayor ($87,175.32) and City Clerk ($42,163.74)
- Rezoning from office commercial to urban residential (Ordinance #6970)
- Vacating a right-of-way at 1608 N Indiana (Ordinance #6968)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is meeting to consider ordinances regarding a new violations bureau and the vacating of a right-of-way. The council will also review 2021 budgets for various city departments, boards, and commissions.
- Ordinance #6967: Establishing a centralized Ordinance Violations Bureau.
- Ordinance #6963: Fixing 2021 budgets for city departments, including a $44,510,522 General Fund total.
- Ordinance #6968: An ordinance vacating a right-of-way.
- Resolution #2750: Transferring funds within the General Fund, including $100,000 to legal fees.
Council
The council is scheduled to hold a first reading for an Ordinance Violations Bureau. Recent meeting minutes show the passage of a rezoning for 503 W. Sycamore St and financing for apartment renovations. Public comments also addressed fireworks enforcement.
- First reading of Ordinance #6967 to establish an Ordinance Violations Bureau
- Rezoning of 503 W. Sycamore St from office commercial to medium density residential
- Resolution #2748 authorizing financing for KHA RAD I LP apartment renovations
- Tax abatement compliance forms filed for Coan Engineering and Chrysler
Council
The Council is reviewing a rezoning request for 503 W. Sycamore St. and a resolution regarding economic development financing. Resolution #2748 proposes authorizing up to $22,500,000 in revenue bonds for KHA RAD I LP. The project aims to renovate several apartment complexes to provide affordable multifamily rental housing.
- Rezoning request for 503 W. Sycamore St. from office commercial to medium density residential
- Resolution #2748 authorizing up to $22,500,000 in revenue bonds for KHA RAD I LP
- Renovation of Pine Valley Apartments, Civic Center Tower, Terrace Towers, and Dunbar Court Townhouses
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will meet to consider Resolution #2747. This resolution authorizes the Mayor to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration for federal transportation assistance.
- Resolution #2747: Authorizing applications for Federal Transit Administration transportation assistance
Council
The Common Council is reviewing Ordinance #6962 to appropriate $200,000 for a Community Crossing Grant local match. The council is also considering an interlocal agreement with the Howard County Recycling District regarding funding for curbside recycling services.
- Ordinance #6962: $200,000 appropriation for street resurfacing project local match
- Interlocal Agreement between City of Kokomo and Howard County Recycling District
- $50,000 annual payments from the District to support curbside recycling services
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing a bid from Henke Development, LLC for a baseball and softball tournament center at 600 S. Goyer Road. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding fund transfers and an ordinance for a Community Crossing Grant local match.
- Acceptance of Henke Development, LLC bid for the Championship Park Project
- Resolution 2745 regarding transfer of certain funds
- Ordinance 6962 regarding Community Crossing Grant local match
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider three ordinances regarding property rezoning. These proposals involve changing land use designations for properties at 1016 S. Washington St., 1039 S. Home Ave., and 3845 S. LaFountian St.
- Ordinance 6959: Rezoning 1016 S. Washington St. from R4 to C1
- Ordinance 6960: Rezoning 1039 S. Home Ave. from R4 to C1
- Ordinance 6961: Rezoning 3845 S. LaFountian St. from C1 to C2
Council
The Council discussed a proposal to increase the Human Rights Board from seven to nine members. Members also reviewed appointments for the Redevelopment Commission and Howard County Recycling Commission. Additionally, Ordinance 6958 passed on its second reading.
- Proposed increase of Human Rights Board from seven to nine members
- Passage of Ordinance 6958 (Case 4-Z-20) for David and Ann Ihms
- Appointment of Councilwoman McKibben to the Kokomo Redevelopment Commission
- Appointment of Councilman Roger Stewart to the Howard County Recycling Commission
- Reference to FCA's $400 million investment in the Kokomo Engine Company
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a second reading for Ordinance #6958 regarding a zoning change at 329 E Firmin St. The council will also review the minutes from the February 24, 2020 meeting.
- Second reading of Ordinance #6958 (Case 4-Z-20)
- Rezoning request for 329 E Firmin St from L1 to NC
Council
The Common Council approved tax abatements for a $400 million Chrysler investment expected to create 120 jobs. The council also passed several ordinances regarding property rezoning and vacating an alleyway. A multi-family residential development on West Superior Street was approved following public discussion.
- Tax abatements for a $400 million Chrysler investment
- Rezoning 402 & 404 W. Superior St. to multi-family residential
- Rezoning 1401 E. Hoffer St. to general commercial
- Rezoning property to institutional uses
- Vacating an alley between Jackson St and Jefferson St
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing several zoning changes and property tax abatements. This includes final action on real and personal property tax abatements for FCA US, LLC following a $400 million investment. The agenda also contains ordinances regarding rezoning residential and commercial properties and the vacation of an alley.
- Tax abatements for FCA US, LLC related to a $400 million facility expansion
- Rezoning 1207 N Armstrong St from R4 to Institutional Uses (IS)
- Rezoning 1401 E Hoffer St from Office Commercial (OC) to Small to Medium Scale General Commercial (C1)
- Rezoning 402 & 404 W Superior St from C1 to General Multifamily Residential (M2)
- Ordinance to vacate an alley between Jackson St and Jefferson St
Council
The council is reviewing first readings for several property rezone requests and an alley vacation. They are also considering resolutions to designate properties as economic revitalization areas for tax exemptions.
- Rezoning 402 & 404 W. Superior St from commercial to multifamily residential
- Rezoning 1207 N Armstrong St from residential to institutional uses
- Rezoning 1401 E. Hoffer St from office commercial to general commercial
- Notice of hearing for the vacation of an alley between Jackson and Jefferson Streets
- Resolutions designating property as economic revitalization areas for tax exemptions
Council
The January 13 agenda includes the introduction of Ordinance 6954 regarding a vacated alley and several board appointments. Included records also show the approval of a resolution to apply for a lead hazard reduction grant.
- Introduction of Ordinance 6954 (Vacated Alley)
- Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant application (up to $94,245.00)
- Resolution 2736: Transfer of funds within General, MVH, Park & Recreation, Cemetery, and Redevelopment funds
- Council appointments to the Traffic Commission, Human Rights Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals