Terre Haute public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council approved several appropriations for police, fire, and the Herz Rose Project. The council also passed ordinances regarding animal regulations and designated outdoor refreshment areas.
- Appropriation of $395,000.00 to Fire Dept overtime
- Appropriation of $24,003.70 for the Herz Rose Project (ARPA)
- General Ordinance 14, 2024: Amending animal regulations
- General Ordinance 20, 2024: Creating Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
- Resolution 41, 2024: Transfer of $300,000.00 in the Casino Fund budget
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council passed several items on first reading, including a $37,000 EMS appropriation, an ordinance amending septic tank regulations, and rezoning of multiple properties. They tabled a drug/tobacco paraphernalia ordinance until January 2025 and deferred two tax abatement resolutions. The council also approved 2025 meeting dates and opened the application process for boards and commissions.
- Passed Appropriation 43, 2024 - $37,000 from EMS to EMS Services Contractual
- Passed General Ordinance 19, 2024 - amending Chapter 9, Article 4, Section 9-92 (Septic Tank Regulations)
- Passed Special Ordinance 38, 2024 - rezoning of 1701, 1705, 1707, 1715 N 7th St; 1700, 1704, 1708, 1716 N 8th St; and 720 Beech St (1 no vote)
- Passed Special Ordinance 39, 2024 - rezoning of 2121 and 2145 Lafayette Avenue
- Tabled General Ordinance 16, 2024 - amending drug and tobacco paraphernalia/accessories establishment rules until 1/2/2025
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council voted on several items, including a rezoning and an ordinance amendment. They passed General Ordinance 17, amending garbage and trash regulations, and Special Ordinance 37, rezoning property at 1250 Locust Street (with one no vote). Resolution 27, transferring $107,030.00 in the Information Technology Budget, was also approved. Public comments were heard on topics including the presidential election and abortion.
- Rezoning of 1250 Locust Street approved (Special Ordinance 37) with one no vote
- Garbage and trash regulations amended (General Ordinance 17) passed as amended
- Transfer of $107,030.00 in Information Technology Budget (Resolution 27) passed
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council passed several appropriations for consulting and building repairs, along with updates to city codes regarding construction and mobile vendor licenses. The body also approved budget transfers for motor vehicle highways and human relations.
- Appropriation 41, 2024: $108,000.00 for ARPA Consulting Services
- Appropriation 42, 2024: $195,060.00 for Building Repair and Maintenance (PSLIT)
- General Ordinance 13, 2024: Amending Building & Construction Regulations (Section 7-1 through 7-61)
- General Ordinance 18, 2024: Amending Mobile Vendors Business License Prerequisites
- Resolution 25, 2024: Transfer of $113,500.00 in the Motor Vehicle Highway Budget
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council approved a series of special ordinances setting 2025 salaries for multiple city departments, including Police, Fire, and the Mayor’s office. It also passed two appropriations totaling $15,649.30 for animal‑care equipment and tree‑maintenance, and transferred $2,000 within the EPD budget. Additionally, the council designated memorial ways for three local individuals.
- Resolution 23, 2024 – Transfer of $2,000 in the EPD Budget (passed)
- Resolution 24, 2024 – Designating Memorial Ways for Dr. Gregory Curtis Bell, Terry Gilbert Dischinger, and Clyde Edward Lovellette (passed)
- Appropriation 39, 2024 – $5,649.30 from Animal Care N/R #0291-0000 for purchase of equipment (passed)
- Appropriation 40, 2024 – $10,000 from EDIT #0404-0096 for tree maintenance (passed)
- Special Ordinances 19‑31, 2024 – 2025 salary ordinances for City Hall employees, MVH Street Department, Transit, Parks, Cemetery, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Police civilian and department, Fire, Mayor, City Council, City Court Judge, City Clerk, and Redevelopment (all passed as amended)
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council met on October 3, 2024. Council members voted unanimously to adopt Special Ordinance 34, 35, and 36, which rezone specific parcels on East Margaret Avenue, South 1st Street, Arleth Street, Blakely Avenue, and Voorhees Street. The meeting also included routine items such as a moment of silence, public comment, a correction to the prior meeting’s journal, and reports from the mayor and city officials.
- Special Ordinance 34 2024 – rezoning of properties at 2 and 50 East Margaret Avenue, 2901 and 2929 South 1st Street, and 2900 and 2914 Arleth Street
- Special Ordinance 35 2024 – rezoning of property at 231 Blakely Avenue
- Special Ordinance 36 2024 – rezoning of property at 145 Voorhees Street
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council will hold a public hearing on September 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom, 17 Harding Avenue. The hearing will consider the proposed 2025 City of Terre Haute budget and the proposed 2025 City of Terre Haute Sanitary District budget. Council President Tammy Boland and City Clerk Michelle L. Edwards will preside.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025 City of Terre Haute budget
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025 City of Terre Haute Sanitary District budget
- Location: City Hall Courtroom, 17 Harding Avenue, Terre Haute, IN
- Date and time: September 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Presiding officials: President Tammy Boland and City Clerk Michelle L. Edwards
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council will meet to talk about the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The discussion involves the mayor, the city controller, and council members. No formal budget decision is scheduled for this meeting.
- Discussion of the proposed 2025 city budgets
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council approved an appropriation for fire department training and two property rezonings. The body also passed two budget transfer resolutions and tabled an ordinance regarding special event permits.
- Appropriation 34, 2024: $186,315.57 from EMS Fund to Training Academy (THFD)
- Special Ordinance 18, 2024: Rezoning of 2333 South Fruitridge Avenue
- Special Ordinance 33, 2024: Rezoning of 1503 Ohio Street and 218 South 15th Street
- Resolution 21, 2024: Transfer of $21,000.00 from Mayor’s Budget to Board of Public Work’s Budget
- Resolution 22, 2024: Transfer of $15,000.00 from Controller’s Budget to Council’s Budget
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council decided on several ordinances and budget resolutions. The body also discussed the process and financing for the demolition of condemned homes.
- Passed Special Ordinance 12, 2024: Rezoning of property at 2920 and 2930 Fenwood Avenue
- Passed General Ordinance 11, 2024: Amending City Code regarding Fire Service Features
- Passed Resolution 19, 2024: Transfer of $5,000.00 in the Mayor’s Office Budget
- Passed Resolution 20, 2024: Transfer of $10,069.75 in the EMS N/R #0270-0027 Budget
- Tabled General Ordinance 12, 2024 regarding Special Event Permits until 9-5-2024
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council approved several appropriations, including $1.7 million for wastewater lift station projects and funds for sidewalk improvements. The council also confirmed 10-year real and personal property tax abatements for GATX Corporation at 4400 Maple Avenue. Additionally, members discussed fire department staffing needs and ambulance availability.
- $1,700,000 appropriation for Honey Creek Mall and Park Ave. lift stations
- 10-year tax abatements for GATX Corporation at 4400 Maple Avenue
- Rezoning of properties at 2904 Fenwood Avenue, 2924 Fenwood Avenue, and 3010 South 7th Street
- $211,000 appropriation for sidewalk improvements
- $104,000 appropriation for mapping software
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Finance, Contract, Appropriations, and Franchise Committee met to discuss the upcoming 2025 City of Terre Haute budgets. The City Clerk also discussed future meeting dates and laws regarding budget meetings and passage.
- Discussion of the 2025 City of Terre Haute budget process
- Discussion of budget meeting laws and passage
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council reviewed the compliance status of benefit forms filed by several local entities. Most companies were found to be in substantial compliance, while one company required no action.
- Review of 21 benefit forms found in substantial compliance, including C.H.I Overhead Doors, LLC and Fitesa Indiana LLC
- Review of Harrison Manufacturing benefit form where no action was taken
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council passed several appropriations and ordinance amendments during its June 6 meeting. Key decisions included allocating funds for road paving and the Goodwill Excel Center. The council also adopted economic revitalization designations for property at 4400 Maple Avenue.
- $1,000,000 Community Crossings Grant for paving
- $250,000 ARPA appropriation to Goodwill Excel Center
- Economic Revitalization Area designation for 4400 Maple Avenue
- Amendments to city code regarding stormwater control and illicit connections
- Proclamation of June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth
Ordinances, Resolutions
The council passed an ordinance regarding waste and refuse collection fees and proclaimed April 28 as Workers Memorial Day. Members also received updates on the Parks Master Plan and Fire Department activity. A $250,000 appropriation for the Goodwill Excel Center was tabled until June 6, 2024.
- Passed General Ordinance 5, 2024 regarding waste and refuse collection fees
- Passed Resolution 15, 2024 proclaiming April 28, 2024, as Workers Memorial Day
- Tabled $250,000 ARPA appropriation for Goodwill Excel Center until June 6, 2024
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council approved multiple appropriations, including $5 million for the THRIVE West Central Project. The council also passed a rezoning ordinance for Poplar Street and defeated a resolution regarding an economic revitalization area on US Hwy 41.
- Appropriation of $5,000,000 from ARPA to THRIVE West Central Project
- Appropriation of $1,000,000 from ARPA to CASY Child Care Facility
- Appropriation of $780,984.68 from ARPA for Public Safety Radios
- Special Ordinance 16, 2024: Rezoning of property at 1116 and 1132 Poplar
- Resolution 12, 2024: Economic Revitalization Area for US Hwy 41 (Defeated)
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council met to approve several appropriations and ordinances. Key actions included allocating ARPA funds for services and changing the intersection at 3rd Avenue and 13th Street to a two-way stop. The council also passed a rezoning ordinance for properties on South 16th Street.
- Approved $2,000,000 appropriation from ARPA funds to Services Contractual.
- Changed the intersection at 3rd Avenue and 13th Street to a two-way stop.
- Rezoned properties located at 1118, 1134, and 1200 South 16th Street.
- Amended EMS User Fees via General Ordinance 3, 2024.
- Approved a $70,000 budget transfer in the EDIT fund.
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Governmental Affairs, Parks and Public Property Committee met to discuss the Human Relations Commission within the City Code. No recommendations were presented for action during this meeting.
- Discussion concerning the Human Relations Commission in City Code
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council passed several appropriations, including a $14.35 million allocation from ARPA funds for contractual services. The council also approved an ordinance to vacate portions of public alleys on Eagle Street and North 13th Street. Other items included funding for police vehicle purchases and drug training programs.
- $14,350,000.00 ARPA appropriation for contractual services
- Ordinance to vacate portions of public alleys at 1311 and 1317 Eagle Street and 101, 103, and 121 North 13th Street
- $88,869.00 appropriation for THPD vehicle purchases
- $59,948.00 appropriation for drug training, prevention, and education
- Transfer of $2,000.00 in the City Clerk N/R Document Perpetuation Fund
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Planning, Zoning, Improvements Committee will discuss updating the City Code. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a $3,000,000.00 ARPA request for downtown hotels and extending "City Water" to unserved areas.
- $3,000,000.00 ARPA request for downtown hotels
- Extending "City Water" to unserved parts of the City
- Updating the City Code
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council passed multiple budget appropriations for EMS, parks, and cemetery maintenance. The council also approved four property rezonings and an amendment to the city code regarding public-right-of-way work.
- Appropriation of $452,767.00 for EMS vehicle purchases
- Appropriation of $117,149.30 for Parks equipment purchase
- Rezoning of 1462 Lafayette Avenue
- Rezoning of 1001 South 6th Street
- Rezoning of 2730 North 13th Street
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council passed resolutions to appoint Michael A. Slagle as City Council Attorney and approve the expenditure for that position. Additionally, a resolution supporting an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Palestine and Israel was defeated by a 4-4 vote.
- Resolution 3, 2024: Appointing Michael A. Slagle as City Council Attorney (Passed)
- Resolution 4, 2024: Approving the expenditure for City Council Attorney (Passed)
- Resolution 2, 2024: Supporting an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Palestine and Israel (Defeated 4-4)
- Review of 200 South 6th Street LLC CF1 Form Resolution 3, 2020 (In substantial compliance)
Ordinances, Resolutions
The council reviewed ARPA expenditures and discussed downtown parking and water projects. Members passed an appropriation of $90,640.86 for engineering and employer costs. They also approved vacating a portion of 28th Street and amending City Hall salary ordinances.
- Appropriation of $90,640.86 for engineering and employer benefits
- Vacating a portion of 28th Street at 2736 Ft Harrison Road
- Amendment to City Hall salaries via Special Ordinance 5, 2024
- Presentation on ARPA expenditures by Mayor Brandon Sakbun
- Appointments to the Animal Control Board and Redevelopment Commission
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council approved two funding appropriations and an amendment to City Hall salaries. The meeting also included public comments regarding homelessness, city flags, and international conflict.
- Appropriation 1, 2024: $75,000.00 from General Fund to Board of Public Works Director
- Appropriation 2, 2024: $38,021.00 from EMS N/R to Data Entry Clerk (EMS)
- Special Ordinance 1, 2024: Amending Special Ordinance 19, 2023 regarding City Hall Salaries
Ordinances, Resolutions
The City Council held a reorganization meeting to elect leadership for the upcoming term. Tammy Boland was elected President and Todd Nation was elected Vice President. The council also designated the Tribune as the newspaper of record.
- Election of Tammy Boland as President
- Election of Todd Nation as Vice President
- Designation of Tribune as the newspaper of record
Ordinances, Resolutions
The Terre Haute City Council approved ordinances for rezoning properties on State Road 46 and South Sycamore Terrace Court. Mayor Brandon Sakbun discussed plans regarding ARPA funds during his communication to the council. The meeting also included public comments regarding the new council members and the introduction of a police department social worker.
- Rezoning of property on State Road 46 (Special Ordinance 47, 2023)
- Rezoning of property at South Sycamore Terrace Court (Special Ordinance 48, 2023)
- Authorization of the 2024 Annual Consolidated Plan (Resolution 1, 2024)