Kokomo public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council reviewed several rezoning ordinances for commercial, residential, and institutional uses. While most passed unanimously, a proposal for apartments near the ballpark passed with a 5-4 vote following resident concerns about property access. The council also approved vacating a right of way and transferring funds.
- Rezone 2435 W Jefferson St for a tunnel car wash (Ord #7111)
- Rezoning for multifamily apartments near the ballpark (Ord #7119, #7120)
- Rezoning for townhomes and mixed-use developments (Ord #7112, #7117, #7118)
- Rezoning for Rescue Mission building additions and storage (Ord #7115, #7116)
- Ordinance to vacate a city right of way (Ord #7121)
Council
The Common Council will conduct first readings for several zoning ordinances involving residential, commercial, and institutional uses. The agenda also includes an ordinance to vacate a right of way and a resolution regarding the transfer of funds.
- Ordinance #7111: Rezoning for a tunnel car wash
- Ordinance #7112: Rezoning for mixed use
- Ordinance #7113: Rezoning for future green space area
- Ordinance #7114: Rezoning for multifamily residential
- Ordinance #7115: Rezoning for a storage/garage building
Council
The agenda for the November 13, 2023, Kokomo Common Council meeting contains only procedural items and no new business. Committee reports were listed as cancelled for this date.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider second readings for several ordinances. These include bond issuances for a NIPSCO pipeline project and the Tribune Apartments development. Additionally, the council will review updated zoning standards for small box discount stores.
- Ordinance #7109: Bonds for NIPSCO pipeline and Duke Energy utility projects
- Ordinance #7110: TIF revenue bonds for the Tribune Apartments project
- Ordinance #7103: New development standards for small box discount stores
Council
The Common Council will meet to adopt the 2024 city budget totaling over $85 million. The agenda includes second readings for rezoning properties at 1400 E. Hoffer St. and 1717 N. Faith Rd. The council will also consider new economic development bonds and area designations.
- Adoption of the $85,301,326 city budget for fiscal year 2024
- Rezoning 1400 E. Hoffer St. for a 66-unit apartment complex
- Rezoning 1717 N. Faith Rd. for a 122-room extended stay hotel
- Issuance of economic development revenue bonds for Nipsco and Duke Energy projects
- Establishment of the South Side Economic Development area
Council
The Common Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2024 budgets for various city departments. The agenda also includes first readings for multiple rezoning requests and ordinances to fix salaries for city employees and elected officials.
- Ordinance #7084: Fixing city department budgets totaling $85,301,326
- Ordinance #7104: First reading for rezoning 1400 E. Hoffer St. from R1 to M3
- Ordinance #7105: First reading for rezoning 1717 N. Faith Rd. from R1 to C2
- Ordinance #7106: First reading for rezoning area bounded by SR-931 and Sycamore Rd.
- Ordinance #7085: Fixing maximum salaries for city employees for 2024
Council
The Common Council is conducting first readings for several ordinances regarding the 2024 fiscal year. These include proposals to fix city department budgets, maximum employee salaries, and elected official salaries. The council will also consider amendments to parking and school zone speed regulations.
- Ordinance #7084: Fixing various city department budgets totaling $85,301,326
- Ordinance #7085: Setting maximum salaries for city employees for 2024
- Ordinance #7086: Setting salaries for elected city officials for 2024
- Ordinance #7074: Amending parking and school zone speed ordinances
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will review multiple requests to change land use designations. These include second and first readings for properties on E. Markland Ave, E. Walnut St, and near the intersection of 200 East and Touby Pike.
- Ordinance #7099: Rezone 220 E. Markland Ave from C1 to C2 (second reading)
- Ordinance #7100: Rezone 313 E. Walnut St from R5 to DC (first reading)
- Ordinance #7101: Rezone corner of 200 East and Touby Pike from LI to MI (first reading)
- Ordinance #7102: Rezone corner of 200 East North & Touby Pike from US 31 AG-OL to US OIA-OL (first reading)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council meeting scheduled for August 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No new business was listed on the agenda.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing a rezoning request for 220 E. Markland Avenue and two adjacent lots. The council will also consider resolutions regarding fund transfers between city accounts and applications for federal transportation assistance.
- Ordinance #7099: Rezoning 220 E. Markland Ave from C1 to C2 (first reading)
- Resolution #2799: Transfer of funds between various city accounts (first reading)
- Resolution #2800: Authorization for Federal Transit Administration grant applications (first reading)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is conducting second readings on several rezoning ordinances, many involving requests by Advantix Development Corporation to change properties to multi-family residential use. The council will also consider a first reading for a historic site designation and an appropriation for the Motor Vehicle Highway fund.
- Rezoning 1411 N. Market St from MI to M3 (Ordinance #7089)
- Rezoning 3109 W. Sycamore St from LI to M3 (Ordinance #7088)
- Rezoning 1110 N. Apperson Way from R4 to R5 (Ordinance #7087)
- Designating 1610 W. Taylor St. as a Historic Site (Ordinance #7096)
- Appropriation of money for the Motor Vehicle Highway fund (Ordinance #7083)
Council
The Council will hold a public hearing on a $206,740 appropriation for street department equipment. The meeting also includes first readings for several rezoning requests and an ordinance authorizing up to $100 million in bonds for the Nipsco Pipeline project.
- Authorization of up to $100,000,000 in taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Nipsco Pipeline project
- Appropriation of $206,740 from the Motor Vehicle Highway fund for a street department wheel loader
- Rezoning request for 3109 W. Sycamore St from industrial to multi-family residential
- Multiple rezoning requests by Advantix Development Corporation for various properties to residential use
- Rezoning request for 1110 N. Apperson Way from R4 to R5
Council
The council passed first readings for ordinances regarding small box discount stores and a development moratorium. Members also approved the rezoning of 603 N. Union St. from commercial to residential use.
- Moratorium on construction and development of small box discount stores until November 1, 2023, or until new standards are adopted
- Ordinance #7079: Amendment to zoning ordinance #6279 regarding small box discount store definitions (passed first reading)
- Rezoning of 603 N. Union St. from C2 (commercial) to R5 (residential) (passed second reading)
- Presentation of the Turning Point Annual Report
Council
The Common Council will consider a first reading for an ordinance to pause the development of small box discount stores. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment and a rezoning request for 603 N. Union St.
- Ordinance #7080: Moratorium on small box discount store construction (first reading)
- Case P05-Z-23: Amendment to zoning ordinance #6279
- Case P06-Z-23: Rezoning 603 N. Union St. from C2 commercial to RS urban residential
Council
The Common Council is taking final action on a personal property tax abatement to support manufacturing equipment installation for FCA US LLC. The project involves a $155 million investment at two Kokomo facilities to produce electric drive modules. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance to vacate a right of way.
- $155 million personal property tax abatement for FCA US LLC
- Retention of 262 jobs with salaries totaling at least $17.5 million
- Ten-year step-down tax abatement schedule
- Second reading of Ordinance #7077 to vacate a right of way
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider several ordinances, including amendments to city zoning standards for gas stations and self-storage facilities. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 507 N. Armstrong St. and an economic revitalization area designation.
- Ordinance #7078: Amendments to gas station and self-storage zoning standards
- Ordinance #7081: Rezoning 507 N. Armstrong St. from urban residential to institutional uses
- Ordinance #7077: An ordinance vacating a right of way in Kokomo
- Resolution #2797: Designation of an Economic Revitalization Area and property tax exemptions
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a first reading for Ordinance #7078, which proposes an amendment to Ordinance #6279. The council is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from February 27 and March 27, 2023.
- First reading of Ordinance #7078 (amending Ordinance #6279)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council meeting includes the cancellation of two-year-old checks. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items and committee reports.
- Cancellation of two year old checks
council
The Kokomo Common Council meeting scheduled for March 13, 2023, was cancelled. No new business was listed on the agenda.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider first readings for two rezoning ordinances and an ordinance fixing maximum salaries for city employees for the 2023 fiscal year. The council will also address a resolution regarding the transfer of funds.
- Rezoning of 518 E. Boulevard from R4 to NC (Ordinance #7075)
- Rezoning of 210 N Market St. from IS to DC (Ordinance #7076)
- Fixing maximum salaries for city officers and employees for fiscal year 2023 (Ordinance #7003)
- Resolution regarding the transfer of funds (Resolution #2796)
Council
The Common Council is taking final action on real and personal property tax abatements for Soulbrain MI, Inc. as part of an economic revitalization area. The council will also consider amendments to city parking and school zone speed regulations.
- Real property tax abatement for Soulbrain MI, INC. (Resolution #2792)
- Personal property tax abatement for Soulbrain MI, INC. (Resolution #2793)
- Amendments to city parking and school zone speed regulations (Ordinance #7067)