Kokomo public meetings in 2025
40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The council approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It then approved Resolution #2853, authorizing a transfer of funds to close out the 2025 books, with an 8‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.
- Approved November 24 minutes (8-0)
- Approved Resolution #2853 to transfer funds (8-0)
Council
The Common Council will discuss Resolution #2853 to transfer funds across various city accounts. These transfers affect the General Fund, Motor Vehicle Highway, Parks, Cemetery, Airport, and Planning Commission budgets.
- Resolution #2853: Proposed fund transfers including $330,000 for Fire health insurance and $293,687 for Police equipment
- Proposed $446,531 transfer for MVHF Engineer Right of Way
- Proposed $100,000 transfers for Recreation improvement of other buildings
- Encumbrance for 2025 CCMG Resurfacing Project E2502-1A with E & B Paving, LLC for $2,581,318.57
- Encumbrance for Freightliner M2-106 Automated Trash packer from Best Equipment Co., Inc. for $381,758.00
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider a resolution to approve a plan for the BCG Economic Development Area and an agreement with Brown Capital Group for a multifamily project. The meeting also includes public hearings on sewage rate changes and bond financing for wastewater infrastructure.
- Resolution #2852: Approves BCG Economic Development Area and agreement with Brown Capital Group
- Ordinance #7221: Amends sewage works rates and charges
- Ordinance #7220: Authorizes up to $50 million in revenue bonds for wastewater improvements
- Ordinance #7219: Rezoning R1/Ag to PR for 4410 S. 150 E.
- Ordinance #7222: Rezone for storage warehouse at 2718 Zartman Rd.
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council approved Resolution #2852 creating the BCG Economic Development Area and a $25.7 M multifamily project with up to $4.8 M in tax‑increment financing incentives. It also adopted Ordinance #7220 authorizing sewage‑works improvements and revenue bonds for a project not to exceed $50 M, and Ordinance #7221 amending sewage rates and charges. Several rezoning ordinances for RV parks, storage, and multifamily developments were also passed, all with unanimous votes.
- Approved Resolution #2852 establishing BCG Economic Development Area and $25.7M multifamily project (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7220 authorizing sewage‑works upgrades and revenue bonds up to $50M (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7221 amending sewage rates and charges (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7219 rezoning 4410 S. 150 E. to parks/recreation for an RV park (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7222 rezoning west of 2718 Zartman Rd. for a storage warehouse (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7223 rezoning 901 E. Sycamore St. to low‑density multifamily (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7224 rezoning 11.97 acres near Boulevard & S. Lafountain St. for mixed‑use multifamily (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7225 converting the same area to a PUD‑M2 (8-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider Resolution #2852, which approves a declaratory resolution, an economic development plan for the BCG Economic Development Area, and an Economic Development Agreement with Brown Capital Group, LLC for a multifamily development. The council will also hear three zoning ordinances, including rezoning 521 S Main St from R4 to R5 and rezoning 1240 E Jefferson St from R4 to M2. Two additional ordinances will address construction and financing of sewage‑works improvements and changes to sewage rates and charges.
- Resolution #2852 – approves an economic development plan and agreement with Brown Capital Group, LLC for a multifamily project in the BCG Economic Development Area
- Ordinance #7217 – rezones 521 S Main St from R4 (medium‑density urban residential) to R5 (high‑density urban residential)
- Ordinance #7218 – rezones 1240 E Jefferson St from R4 to M2 (general multifamily residential)
- Ordinance #7220 – authorizes construction of sewage‑works additions and the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the project
- Ordinance #7221 – amends certain rates and charges related to the city’s sewage works
Council Meeting
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #7217, changing the zoning of 521 S Main St from R4 to R5. It also unanimously approved Ordinance #7218, changing the zoning of 1240 E Jefferson St from R4 to M2. The council then adopted Ordinance #7220, authorizing revenue bonds not to exceed $50 million for sewage‑works improvements, with an 8‑0 vote. Finally, Ordinance #7221 raising sewage rates was passed unanimously, and a public hearing on the bond ordinance was scheduled for November 24, 2025.
- Approved zoning change to R5 for 521 S Main St (Ordinance #7217, 8-0)
- Approved zoning change to M2 for 1240 E Jefferson St (Ordinance #7218, 8-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #7220 authorizing sewage‑works revenue bonds up to $50 M (8-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #7221 increasing sewage utility rates (8-0)
Council Meeting
The Common Council adopted Ordinance #7206 setting maximum salaries for appointive officers, deputies, assistants, department heads, police, fire and other city employees for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1 2026. The ordinance passed unanimously (8‑0). Several other measures were also approved, including a street‑vacancy ordinance, a salary ordinance for elected officials, and three zoning changes.
- Approved Ordinance #7206 fixing maximum salaries for appointive officers and staff (8‑0)
- Approved Ordinance #7207 fixing salaries for elected city officials (7‑1)
- Approved Ordinance #7212 vacating a street and alley (8‑0)
- Approved Ordinance #7217 rezoning 521 S Main St from R4 to R5 (8‑0, first reading)
- Approved Ordinance #7218 rezoning 1240 E Jefferson St from R4 to M2 (8‑0, first reading)
- Approved Ordinance #7219 rezoning 4410 S 150 E from R1/Ag to PR (8‑0, first reading)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to increase the local income tax rate allocated for public safety. The meeting agenda also includes a vote on vacating a street and alley.
- Public hearing on Resolution #2851 for public safety tax rate increase
- Ordinance #7212 to vacate a street and alley
- Approval of trash collection fee ordinance (7-1 vote)
- Approval of rezoning ordinances for church parking lot, residential/agricultural, and office commercial properties
- Approval of rezoning ordinance for 1105 E. Markland Ave.
Public Hearing -Council Meeting
The council held a public hearing on budget ordinance #7211 but took no action. It then unanimously approved four rezoning ordinances for properties on N. Calumet St., W. Alto Rd., W. Sycamore, and E. Markland Ave. Finally, the council adopted ordinance #7208 to impose a trash and recycling fee for residential customers, passing it 7‑1.
- Approved rezoning of 2418 N. Calumet St. for church parking (8‑0)
- Approved rezoning of 2110 W. Alto Rd. to residential/limited‑agriculture (8‑0)
- Approved rezoning of 2600 W. Sycamore for office/medical use (8‑0)
- Approved rezoning of 1105 E. Markland Ave. to mixed commercial‑residential (8‑0)
- Adopted trash and recycling fee ordinance for residential customers (7‑1)
- Public hearing on budget ordinance #7211 held; no action taken
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #7208, which would add a $10 per month fee starting January 2026 and increase to $15 per month in January 2028 for residential trash and recycling service. The ordinance also outlines discounts for seniors, disabled owners, veterans, and low‑income households. In the same meeting, the Council will take first‑reading votes on five rezoning ordinances for properties at 2418 N. Calumet St., 2110 W. Alto Rd., an unspecified location for #7215, and 1105 E. Markland Ave. The agenda includes routine roll call and approvals.
- Ordinance #7208: imposes a $10/month trash collection fee, rising to $15/month in 2028, with discounts for eligible owners
- Ordinance #7213: rezoning request for a church parking lot at 2418 N. Calumet St.
- Ordinance #7214: rezoning for residential/very limited agriculture at 2110 W. Alto Rd.
- Ordinance #7215: rezoning for residential/very limited agriculture (location not specified)
- Ordinance #7216: rezoning for single‑family residential at 1105 E. Markland Ave.
Public Hearing Council Meeting
The Common Council voted 7-1 to pass Ordinance #7208, which imposes a fee for residential trash collection and recycling. The council also approved Ordinance #7209, changing the zoning of 1825 S. Plate St. from NC to C2, with an 8-0 vote. Ordinance #7210 authorizing taxable economic development bonds for the Fairway Four Development Project passed unanimously (8-0). Finally, Ordinance #7211 fixing the city’s department budgets for fiscal year 2026 was adopted with an 8-0 vote.
- Approved Ordinance #7208 imposing residential trash & recycling fee (7-1)
- Approved Ordinance #7209 zoning change for 1825 S. Plate St. to C2 (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7210 authorizing taxable economic development bonds for Fairway Four project (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7211 fixing city department budgets for FY 2026 (8-0)
Council
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances, including a new fee for residential trash collection and recycling (first reading). They will also consider a zoning change for 1825 S. Plate St. and approve up to $8 million in bonds and $5 million in forgivable notes for the Fairway Four multi-family development. The budget for various city departments is also up for first reading.
- Ordinance #7208: Impose a fee for residential trash collection and recycling (first reading)
- Ordinance #7209: Zone change from NC to C2 for Sweet Peas Play Café at 1825 S. Plate St. (second reading)
- Ordinance #7210: Issue up to $8M in taxable economic development bonds and $5M in forgivable notes for Fairway Four development (second reading)
- Ordinance #7211: Fix budgets for various city departments (first reading)
- Public hearing at 6:00 PM on the agenda items
Council Meeting
The council voted 8‑0 to approve Ordinance #7209, changing the zoning of Sweet Peas Play Café LLC at 1825 S. Plate St. from NC to C2. It also approved Resolution #2850 establishing the Fairway Four Economic Development Area and an agreement with Fairway Four Development LLC for a 216‑unit multifamily project at West Boulevard and Berkley Rd. Finally, Ordinance #7210 authorizing taxable economic development bonds for the Fairway Four project was passed on first reading, also by an 8‑0 vote.
- Approved Ordinance #7209 zoning change for Sweet Peas Play Café LLC (8-0)
- Approved Resolution #2850 establishing Fairway Four Economic Development Area and agreement with Fairway Four Development LLC (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7210 authorizing taxable economic development bonds for Fairway Four project (8-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold first readings on three items: a rezoning request for 1825 S. Plate St. and two ordinances tied to the Fairway Four multifamily development. The rezoning would change the property from NC to C2 for Sweet Peas Play Café. The Fairway Four package includes a resolution to establish a new economic development area and a bond ordinance authorizing up to $8 million in bonds and $5 million in forgivable notes for the project.
- Ordinance #7209: first reading to rezone 1825 S. Plate St. from NC to C2 (Sweet Peas Play Café LLC)
- Resolution #2850: first reading to approve Fairway Four Economic Development Area and development agreement with Fairway Four Development LLC
- Ordinance #7210: first reading authorizing up to $8 million in tax increment revenue bonds and $5 million in forgivable notes for Fairway Four multifamily project at northwest corner of West Blvd. and S. Berkeley Rd.
- Public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. before the regular council meeting
Council
The council will hold a first reading of Ordinance #7205, authorizing a pilot agreement (payment in lieu of taxes) with the Superior Street Housing Development Corporation to facilitate affordable housing. A public informational meeting precedes the council meeting at 5:30 PM.
- First reading of Ordinance #7205: pilot agreement for Superior Street Housing Development Corporation
- Public informational meeting at 5:30 PM before the 6:00 PM council session
Council Meeting
The council approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It then passed Ordinance #7205, which authorizes a pilot cooperation agreement with the Superior Street Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit arm of the Kokomo Housing Authority. The ordinance replaces a previously existing agreement and was adopted on first and second reading with an 8‑0 vote.
- Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7205 pilot housing agreement (8-0)
Council Meeting
The council approved Ordinance #7204, authorizing $26 million in taxable economic development tax‑increment revenue bonds for the Pleasant Brook Project, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Ordinance #7203, changing the zoning of 1938 E. Jefferson St. from C2 to LI, also by a 7‑0 vote. The minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting were approved.
- Approved Ordinance #7204 authorizing $26 M bond for Pleasant Brook Project (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7203 rezoning 1938 E. Jefferson St. from C2 to LI (7-0)
- Approved minutes from the July 14, 2025 council meeting
Council
The Common Council will hold second readings for an ordinance to issue revenue bonds for the Pleasant Brook Project and a rezoning request for property on E. Jefferson St.
- Ordinance #7204: Issuance of taxable economic development tax increment revenue bonds up to $11,000,000 for the Pleasant Brook Project
- Ordinance #7203: Rezoning of 1938 E. Jefferson St. from C2 (medium to large scale general commercial) to LI (low intensity industrial/business park)
Council Meeting
The council unanimously approved Resolution 2849, adopting the Pleasant Brook Economic Development Area plan and an agreement with Affordable Market Rate, LLC. It also passed the first reading of Ordinance 7204 to authorize $26 million in tax‑increment revenue bonds for the project. The council vacated a right‑of‑way by passing Ordinance 7202 on second reading and approved the first reading of Ordinance 7203 rezoning 1938 E. Jefferson St. The minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting were approved.
- Approved Resolution 2849 economic development plan (8-0)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance 7204 authorizing $26 million tax‑increment bonds (8-0)
- Passed second reading of Ordinance 7202 vacating right‑of‑way (8-0)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance 7203 rezoning 1938 E. Jefferson St. (8-0)
- Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a right-of-way and then consider several items at its regular meeting. The main action is Resolution #2849 to approve the Pleasant Brook Economic Development Area and an economic development agreement with Affordable Market Rate, LLC for a $26 million multifamily project, along with Ordinance #7204 authorizing taxable economic development bonds for the project. Other items include first readings of a right-of-way vacation ordinance and a zoning change for 1938 E. Jefferson St. from commercial to industrial within the wellhead overlay district.
- Resolution #2849 approving Pleasant Brook Economic Development Area and agreement with Affordable Market Rate, LLC for $26M multifamily project
- Ordinance #7204 authorizing taxable economic development tax increment revenue bonds (Series 2025) for Pleasant Brook Project
- Ordinance #7202 vacating right-of-way (first reading)
- Ordinance #7203: zone change at 1938 E. Jefferson St. from C2 (commercial) to LI (industrial) within WH-OL overlay (first reading)
- Public hearing on Ordinance #7202 right-of-way vacation
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council unanimously approved two resolutions granting real‑property and personal‑property tax abatements to Haynes International for its new manufacturing project. The council also approved two zoning changes: one converting a parcel at Santa Fe Blvd. and W. Carter St. from institutional to very low‑density residential, and another converting 1227 South 17th St. from high‑density residential to neighborhood commercial for a photo studio.
- Approved Resolution #2846 – real property tax abatement for Haynes International (9-0)
- Approved Resolution #2847 – personal property tax abatement for Haynes International (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7199 – zone change from IS to R1 at Santa Fe Blvd. & W. Carter St. (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7200 – zone change from R5 to NC at 1227 S. 17th St. (9-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold public hearings and a regular meeting on June 23, 2025, to take final action on tax abatements for Haynes International Inc. The abatements cover real property (new building at 2000 W Deffenbaugh St.) and personal property ($93.7 million in new equipment), part of a $172.5 million project expected to retain 782 jobs and create 111 new ones. The council will also have first readings of two zoning changes: one from IS to R1 at Santa Fe Blvd. and W. Carter St., and another from R5 to NC at 1227 S 17th St.
- Final approval of Resolution #2846: 10-year step-down real property tax abatement for Haynes International (new facility at 2000 W Deffenbaugh St.)
- Final approval of Resolution #2847: 10-year step-down personal property tax abatement for $93.7M in new equipment (total project $172.5M)
- First reading of Ordinance #7199: Rezone from IS (institutional) to R1 (very low density residential) at northwest corner of Santa Fe Blvd. and W. Carter St.
- First reading of Ordinance #7200: Rezone from R5 (high density urban residential) to NC (neighborhood commercial) at 1227 S 17th St.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting. Items include resolutions for property tax exemptions for Haynes International Inc.'s proposed manufacturing facility at 2000 W Defenbaugh Street, a transit grant application, and second readings of several zoning changes (including for sober living facilities). A first reading of an annexation ordinance is also on the agenda.
- Resolution #2844: Preliminary property tax exemption for Haynes International Inc. real property improvements at 2000 W Defenbaugh St.
- Resolution #2845: Preliminary property tax exemption for personal property of Haynes International Inc.
- Resolution #2849: Authorizing application for Federal Transit Administration assistance.
- Ordinance #7194 (second reading): Rezone 702 W. Alto Rd. from C1 to IS for a sober living facility.
- Ordinance #7190 (first reading): Annexation of territory into the City of Kokomo.
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council approved a resolution to file federal transit assistance applications and passed two tax‑abatement resolutions for Haynes Manufacturing’s new building and equipment. It also approved zoning changes for four properties, including a sober‑living facility and industrial use. Finally, the council annexed additional territory to the city limits. All votes were 8‑0 in favor.
- Approved Resolution #2849 authorizing filing of Federal Transit Administration applications (8-0)
- Approved Resolution #2844 granting a 10‑year step‑down real‑property tax abatement for Haynes Manufacturing at 2000 W Deffenbaugh St. (8-0)
- Approved Resolution #2845 granting a 10‑year step‑down personal‑property tax abatement for Haynes Manufacturing equipment (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7194 changing zoning of 702 W. Alto Rd. from C1 to IS for a sober‑living facility (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7196 changing zoning of 514 W. Park Ave. from C1 to R4 for a sober‑living facility (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7197 changing zoning of 144 E. 400 N. from AG to HI within the US 31 OIA‑OL overlay (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7190 annexing territory to the City of Kokomo, including area near 144 East 400 North (suspension and passage both 8-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold its regular meeting with first readings of five ordinances proposing zone reclassifications. The agenda includes public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. No other substantive business is listed.
- Ordinance #7194: Rezone 702 W. Alto Rd. from C1 to IS (GDR Holdings LLC)
- Ordinance #7195: Rezone 306 E Walnut St. from R5 to M1 (Kokomo White Barn LLC)
- Ordinance #7196: Rezone 514 W. Park Ave. from C1 to R4 (Dale T. Bliss)
- Ordinance #7197: Rezone 144 E. 400 N. from AG to HI within US 31 OIA-OL overlay (Devore)
- Ordinance #7198: Rezone property near SR-931 & E. Sycamore Rd. — PD-M2 amendment (Kokomo Properties LLC)
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. It then passed five zoning ordinances and suspended the rules for two of them, each vote recorded as 9-0 in favor. All actions were completed before adjournment at 6:12 p.m.
- Approved Ordinance #7194: change zoning from C1 to IS for 702 W. Alto Rd. (9-0)
- Suspended rules and passed Ordinance #7195 (zoning R5 to M1 for 306 E Walnut St.) (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7195: change zoning from R5 to M1 for 306 E Walnut St. (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7196: change zoning from C1 to R4 for 514 W. Park Ave. (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7197: change zoning from AG to HI within US 31 OIA-OL for 144 E. 400 N. (9-0)
- Suspended rules and passed Ordinance #7198 (PD-M2 amendment for property bounded by SR-931 & E. Sycamore Rd.) (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7198: amend PD-M2 planned development for property bounded by SR-931 & E. Sycamore Rd. (9-0)
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution #2842, which approves a fiscal plan for annexing approximately 23.96 acres adjacent to the city. The resolution passed with a 9‑0 vote. A public hearing on Ordinance #7190 was held and received no comments.
- Adopted Resolution #2842 fiscal plan for annexation (9-0)
- Public hearing on Ordinance #7190 held; no comments received
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will adopt Resolution 2842, a fiscal plan required for annexing approximately 23.986 acres of territory into the city. The meeting also includes consideration of Ordinance #7190 to annex the same area, an amendment to the sewer use and wastewater pretreatment ordinance (Ordinance #7183), and a zone‑classification change from C1 to M3 at S. Webster & Zartman (Ordinance #7192). A public informational hearing on the annexation will be held at 5:30 p.m. on May 12, 2025.
- Resolution 2842 adopting a fiscal plan for annexing ~23.986 acres (Devore‑HH Kokomo Spec I)
- Ordinance #7190 annexing the same territory into the City of Kokomo (Devore‑HH Kokomo Spec L)
- Ordinance #7183 amendment to the sewer use and wastewater pretreatment ordinance (passed 9‑0)
- Ordinance #7192 zone change from C1 to M3 for property at S. Webster & Zartman (passed 9‑0)
- Public informational hearing on the annexation territory at 5:30 p.m., May 12, 2025
Council Meeting
The council approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. It then passed Ordinance #7183, a sewer use and wastewater pretreatment ordinance, with a 9‑0 vote. Finally, Ordinance #7192 changing the zone classification at S. Webster & Zartman to M3 was also adopted unanimously.
- Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #7183 sewer use and wastewater pretreatment (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7192 rezoning S. Webster & Zartman to M3 (9-0)
Council
The council will hold a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting. They are scheduled to vote on second reading of two ordinances: an amendment to the sewer use and wastewater pretreatment ordinance, and a rezoning request from District Flats, LLC to change the zone from commercial to large-scale multifamily residential for property at S. Webster & Zartman.
- Ordinance #7183: second reading to amend sewer use and wastewater pretreatment ordinance
- Ordinance #7192: second reading to rezone property at S. Webster & Zartman from C1 to M3 (large scale multifamily residential)
- Public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. before the council meeting
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council unanimously approved ordinances updating the sewer use code, speed limits, commercial vehicle routes, limited parking, and stop streets, as well as a redevelopment commission resolution. It also approved a rezoning for 204 & 212 E Lincoln Rd. The council rejected the rezoning request for 501 James Dr. by a 4‑5 vote.
- Approved Ordinance #7183 (sewer use and wastewater pretreatment) – vote 9‑0
- Approved Resolution #2843 (redevelopment commission declaratory resolution) – vote 9‑0
- Approved Ordinance #7178 (speed limit amendments) – vote 9‑0
- Approved Ordinance #7187 (commercial vehicle routes amendment) – vote 9‑0
- Approved Ordinance #7188 (limited parking amendment) – vote 9‑0
- Approved Ordinance #7189 (stop streets and alleys amendment) – vote 9‑0
- Denied Ordinance #7186 (rezoning 501 James Dr.) – vote 4‑5
- Approved Ordinance #7191 (rezoning 204 & 212 E Lincoln Rd.) – vote 9‑0
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. before the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on April 14. They will vote on several ordinances including a sewer use amendment, traffic code changes (speed limits, commercial vehicle routes, parking, stop streets), and four rezoning petitions. Key rezonings include a drive-thru convenience store at 501 James Dr. (second reading), a church at 204 & 212 E Lincoln Rd, a multifamily development at S. Webster & Zartman, and a hospital expansion at 3520 S Lafountain St. The council will also consider Resolution #2843 approving removal of properties from redevelopment allocation areas.
- Ordinance #7186: Second reading for rezone of 501 James Dr. for a drive-thru convenience store (LFM95 LLC).
- Ordinance #7191: First reading for rezone of 204 & 212 E Lincoln Rd from C1 to IS for One Church.
- Ordinance #7192: First reading for rezone of S. Webster & Zartman from C1 to M3 for District Flats LLC (multifamily).
- Ordinance #7193: First reading for rezone of 3520 S Lafountain St from M2 to IS for Community Howard Regional Health.
- Resolution #2843: Approving removal of properties from Cooper/Morgan Street and Consolidated Southeast Allocation Areas.
Council Meeting
The Common Council approved Ordinance #7184 to rezone 321 E Taylor St for residential use, and Ordinance #7185 to rezone 706 W Jefferson St for a butcher/meat market, each with a 6‑0 vote. The council also passed the first reading of Ordinance #7186 to rezone 501 James Dr for a drive‑through convenience store and set the second reading for April 14, with a 6‑0 vote. Minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting were approved.
- Approved Ordinance #7184 rezoning 321 E Taylor St residential (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance #7185 rezoning 706 W Jefferson St butcher (6-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #7186 rezoning 501 James Dr drive‑through store (6-0)
- Scheduled second reading of Ordinance #7186 for April 14 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of the March 10, 2025 council meeting (vote not specified)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council approved a resolution to remove properties from economic development allocation areas and amend related plans. The body also approved the cancellation of 21 outstanding checks totaling $1,290.38 from 2022.
- Resolution 2841: Approves removal of properties from allocation areas and amends economic development plans
- Cancellation of 21 outstanding checks totaling $1,290.38 from 2022
- Ordinance 7184: First reading for rezoning a residential house at 321 E Taylor St
- Ordinance 7185: First reading for rezoning a Meat Market at 706 W. Jefferson St
- Ordinance 7186: First reading for rezoning a Drive-thru Convenience Store at 501 James Dr
Council
The Kokomo Common Council adopted Ordinance 7182, authorizing up to $2,720,000 in taxable economic‑development tax‑increment revenue bonds for the District Flats project. The bonds will be loaned to District Flats LLC to finance construction of a multifamily development in the District Flats Economic Development Area. Several rezoning ordinances (7179‑7181) were also passed to change land‑use designations for properties on Dixon Road and Hoffer Street.
- Ordinance 7182 – authorizes issuance of $2,720,000 bonds for District Flats multifamily development
- Ordinance 7179 – rezones 304 S. Dixon Rd. from R1 to R3 (medium‑density single‑family)
- Ordinance 7180 – rezones 1400 E. Hoffer St. from M3 to M2 (large‑scale to multi‑family)
- Ordinance 7181 – rezones 1400 E. Hoffer St. from M2 to PD‑M2 (planned unit development)
- Resolution 2840 – approves economic‑development plan and agreement with District Flats LLC for the multifamily project
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing and meeting on February 24, 2025. Final action is set on property tax abatements for Sang-A America Inc., Jaewon Industries America LLC, and HH Kokomo Spec I LLC. The Council will also consider approving an economic development agreement and issuing tax increment revenue bonds for the District Flats multifamily development project.
- Final approval of real and personal property tax abatements for Sang-A America Inc. (1501 E. 200 N.)
- Final approval of real and personal property tax abatements for Jaewon Industries America LLC (1679 E. Sparks Rd. and 2462 N. 100 E.)
- Final approval of real property tax abatement for HH Kokomo Spec I LLC (414 E. 400 N.)
- Resolution #2840 approving a declaratory resolution, economic development plan, and agreement with District Flats LLC for a multifamily project
- First reading of Ordinance #7182 authorizing up to an unspecified amount in taxable economic development tax increment revenue bonds (Series 2025) for the District Flats project
Council
The Kokomo Common Council meets February 10, 2025 at 6 p.m., preceded by a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. The main business is five resolutions (2827, 2828, 2831, 2832, 2837) to designate properties as economic revitalization areas and grant preliminary real property tax exemptions, all sponsored by Councilwoman Sanburn. The agenda also includes approval of January 27 meeting minutes and routine reports.
- Public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m.
- Resolution #2827: declaratory resolution for economic revitalization area and property tax exemption
- Resolution #2828: declaratory resolution for economic revitalization area and property tax exemption
- Resolution #2831: declaratory resolution for economic revitalization area and property tax exemption
- Resolutions #2832 & #2837: similar economic revitalization area and tax exemption resolutions
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. The main business includes a second reading of Ordinance #7176 to rezone 5.75 acres from planned development to high intensity industrial for Jaewon Industries America, LLC, and a first reading of Ordinance #7177 to rezone property for a child daycare center. The council will also consider Resolution #2839 approving amendments to the Industrial Park Consolidated Economic Development Area declaratory resolution.
- Second reading of Ordinance #7176: rezone 5.75 acres from PD-M2 to HI (heavy manufacturing) for Jaewon Industries America, LLC
- First reading of Ordinance #7177: rezone for a child daycare center
- Resolution #2839: amendments to the Industrial Park Consolidated Economic Development Area declaratory resolution
- Public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. before the regular session
- Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a first reading for two ordinances. One involves a zoning change for an industrial site and the other is a request to vacate a city alley.
- Ordinance #7176: Proposed zone change from PD-M2 to HI (high intensity industrial/heavy manufacturing) for Jaewon Industries America, LLC
- Ordinance #7175: Proposed vacation of a 0.15-acre alley petitioned by Kokomo Community Development Corporation
Council
This is a procedural re-organizational meeting where the Kokomo Common Council will nominate and elect officers (President, Vice President) and appoint council members to the Plan Commission and Traffic Commission. No substantive legislation or public hearings are scheduled.
- Open nominations for President of the Council
- Open nominations for Vice President
- Open nominations for Council Member to the Plan Commission
- Open nominations for Council Member to the Kokomo Traffic Commission