Kokomo public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Stellantis Economic Revitalization Area. This includes a proposal for a property tax exemption related to a $229 million investment in electrified transmissions. The council will also review economic development plans and resolutions for the Kokomo Redevelopment Commission.
- Property tax exemption for the Stellantis Economic Revitalization Area
- Confirmation of an Economic Revitalization Area designation
- Approval of a Kokomo Redevelopment Commission Economic Development Plan
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will review several rezoning requests and financial ordinances. This includes a resolution for the Stellantis Economic Revitalization Area and a personal property tax exemption. The council will also address fund appropriations and transfers.
- Designation of Stellantis Economic Revitalization Area and property tax exemption
- Re-zone 2904 S. Albright Rd. from M2 to C2
- Re-zone 2035 E. 00 NS. from AR to C1 within the gateway office overlay
- Re-zone North & East of 2900 E. Markland Ave. to PD-C2
- Appropriation of money from the General Fund
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider a first reading of Ordinance #7018 to appropriate $1,500,000 to the self-insured health insurance fund. The council will also review a first reading of Resolution #2762 regarding various fund transfers and approve minutes from the October 25 meeting.
- Ordinance #7018: First reading for a $1,500,000 appropriation to the health insurance fund
- Resolution #2762: First reading regarding various fund transfers
- Approval of October 25, 2001 meeting minutes
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold second readings on ordinances to establish local funds for American Rescue Plan grants and approve various appropriations. The council will also consider first readings for traffic ordinance changes and two property rezonings.
- Appropriation of $9,946,608 for the ARP Fund (Ordinance #7012)
- Establishment of funds for American Rescue Plan Act grants (Ordinance #7011)
- Speed limit change to 20 MPH on Frances Lane north of Rainbow Dr (Ordinance #7014)
- Rezoning of 525 & 527 W. Alto Rd from C1 to C2 (Case P22-Z-21)
- Rezoning at Zartman and Sandwalk Dr from LI/M1 to R3 (Case P23-Z-21)
Council
The council will consider establishing local funds for American Rescue Plan Act grants. The meeting also includes first readings for appropriations related to transit assistance and airport equipment.
- Ordinance 7011: Establishing local funds for American Rescue Plan Act grants
- Ordinance 7012: $9,946,608 appropriation for the ARP Fund Plan
- Ordinance 7012: $287,983 appropriation for FTA operating assistance
- Ordinance 7012: $32,000 appropriation for a fuel reclamation system
- Ordinance 7012: $13,000 appropriation for a tank liner installation
Council
The council is meeting to adopt the 2022 budget for various city departments, boards, and commissions. The agenda also includes second readings for salary ordinances and first readings for two rezoning petitions.
- Adoption of 2022 budgets for city departments totaling over $47 million
- Ordinance #7009: Rezoning request for 1016 S. Jay St. from R5 to NC
- Ordinance #7010: Rezoning request for 865 E. 400 S. from AR/AG to IS
- Ordinance #7003: Fixing maximum salaries for appointive offices and employees
- Resolution #2758: A resolution regarding the transfer of funds
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2022 department budgets. The agenda also includes second readings for rezoning at 422 W. Superior St. and the appropriation of ARP Coronavirus funds. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances to set salaries for city officials and employees.
- Public hearing for Ordinance #7002 regarding various department budgets
- Second reading for rezoning 422 W. Superior St. from R4 to NC
- Second reading for Ordinance #7008 to appropriate ARP Coronavirus funds
- First reading of Ordinance #7003 fixing maximum salaries for city employees
- Resolution #2761 authorizing applications with the Federal Transit Administration
Council
The Council will hold first readings on ordinances for city department budgets and two rezoning requests. The meeting also includes a second reading to appropriate funds to the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
- Ordinance #7002: First reading of 2022 budgets, including $14,068,060 for police and $10,582,455 for fire
- Ordinance #7005: Rezoning request for 422 W. Superior St. from urban residential to neighborhood commercial
- Ordinance #7006: Rezoning request for 604 N. Main St. from institutional uses to multi-family residential
- Ordinance #7008: Second reading to appropriate funds to the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of an alley near North Morrison Street. The council will also conduct a second reading for an ordinance to amend no-parking zones and school zone speed limits.
- Ordinance #7001: Vacating an alley between 811 & 813 N. Morrison St.
- Ordinance #6998: Amending 'No Parking Generally' and school zone speed limits
- Expansion of no-parking zones on Championship Way and Veterans Memorial Drive
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold first readings on several ordinances during its July 26 meeting. These include requests to change zoning classifications for properties on South Dixon Road and West Sycamore Street. The council will also review a petition to vacate an alley right-of-way near North Morrison Street.
- Rezoning 1206 S Dixon Rd from residential to neighborhood commercial
- Rezoning 412 W Sycamore St from general commercial to office commercial
- Petition to vacate an alley between 811 and 813 N Morrison St
- Amendments to city code regarding parking and school zone speeds
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a second reading on Ordinance #6964 regarding maximum salaries for city officers and employees. The Council will also introduce a petition from the Kokomo Community Development Corporation to vacate an alley right-of-way.
- Second reading of Ordinance #6964 to fix maximum salaries for city officers, police, fire, and other employees
- Introduction of Ordinance #7001 regarding the vacation of an alley between 811 & 813 N. Morrison St.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing several rezoning petitions for properties on N. Union St., W. Sycamore, and N. Toby Pike. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding public records requests and a new ordinance fixing maximum salaries for city employees.
- Rezoning 625 N. Union St. from C2 to IS (second reading)
- Rezoning 415 W Sycamore from C1 to M1 (second reading)
- Rezoning 1025 N. Toby Pike from LI to HI (second reading)
- Ordinance regarding public records requests and forms
- Ordinance fixing maximum salaries for city employees
Council
The Common Council will vote on a second reading to establish a local fund for American Rescue Plan Act assistance. The agenda also includes first readings for several zoning changes and a new policy for electronic communication.
- Establishment of a local fund for American Rescue Plan Act federal assistance (Ordinance #6994)
- Rezoning 625 N. Union St. from C2 to IS (Ordinance #6995)
- Rezoning 415 W Sycamore from C1 to M1 (Ordinance #6996)
- Rezoning 1025 N. Toby Pike from LI to HI (Ordinance #6997)
- New ordinance regarding public records requests and submission forms (Ordinance #6986)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will review a request to rezone 1942 E. North St. from Institutional Uses to Low Intensity Industrial/Business Park. The Council will also consider Ordinance #6994 to establish a local fund for federal assistance received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
- Rezoning Case P 11-Z-21: Change 1942 E. North St. from IS to LI
- Ordinance #6994: Establishing a local fund for American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 federal assistance
Council
The Kokomo Common Council approved several rezoning requests and a first reading for an ordinance regarding fireworks. Discussion included potential amendments to the fireworks ordinance regarding complainant affidavits and holiday usage.
- Ordinance #6981, restricting fireworks that create excessive noise, passed its first reading 6-2.
- Ordinance #6985 approved to extend the sunset provision for pole signs on S. R. 931.
- Rezoning of 3437 W Sycamore Rd from C2 to IS approved.
- Rezoning of 3439 W Sycamore Rd from C2 to R1 approved.
- Rezoning of 1441 E. 400 S. from AG to C2 approved.
Council
The council will review an ordinance to restrict consumer fireworks to specific dates and times. The meeting also includes several requests to rezone properties across the city.
- Ordinance #6981: Amending regulations for consumer fireworks use
- Ordinance #6985: Extending sunset provision for pole signs on S.R. 931
- Ordinance #6989: Rezoning 3437 W. Sycamore Rd from C2 to IS
- Ordinance #6990: Rezoning 3439 W. Sycamore Rd from C2 to R1
- Ordinance #6991: Rezoning 1441 E. 400 S from AG to C2
Council
The Common Council will review requests to rezone properties on North Plate Street and North Elizabeth Street from industrial to residential use. The agenda also includes a request to approve the cancellation of outstanding checks from 2018.
- Ordinance #6987: Rezoning 2152 N Plate St from LI to R5 (Urban Residential)
- Ordinance #6988: Rezoning 2141 N Elizabeth St from LI to M1 (Multi-Family Residential)
- Cancellation of outstanding 2018 checks totaling $247.25
Council
The council will meet to authorize the certification of the Kokomo Arts and Cultural District. The provided record also includes minutes from a February meeting regarding Championship Park and two property rezonings.
- Resolution #2757: Authorizing the certification of the Kokomo Arts and Cultural District
- Ordinance #6982: Establishing an enterprise fund for Championship Park
- Rezoning 321 E. Walnut St. from office commercial to urban residential
- Rezoning 903 S. Main St. from neighborhood commercial to urban residential
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing ordinances regarding city infrastructure and park management. This includes a second reading of an ordinance for sewage works improvements and the creation of an enterprise fund for Championship Park. The council is also considering bond issuances up to $24,500,000 for sewage system projects.
- Ordinance #6980: Second reading for sewage works system improvements
- Ordinance No. 6982: Establishing an enterprise fund for Championship Park at 600 South Goyer Road
- Proposed bond issuance of up to $24,500,000 for sewage works improvements
Re-Organizational Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council is conducting a re-organizational meeting. The agenda includes nominations for council leadership and representatives to local commissions.
- Nominations for President
- Nominations for Vice President
- Council member nomination to the Plan Commission
- Council member nomination to the Kokomo Traffic Commission