Terre Haute public meetings in 2025

Ordinances, Resolutions

The City Council approved the issuance of Redevelopment Commission Bonds and a property rezoning at 2340 North 24th Street. The body also passed several budget transfers and appropriations for city utilities and employees.

• Resolution 36, 2025: Approving the Issuance of Redevelopment Commission Bonds
• Special Ordinance 42, 2025: Rezoning of property at 2340 North 24th Street
• Appropriation 21, 2025: $50,000.00 from Parks General to YMCA Building Utilities
• Resolution 39, 2025: Transfer of $218,849.29 in the Street Department Budget
• Special Ordinance 44 and 45, 2025: Amendments to City Hall Salaries

The Common Council approved Resolution 35, amending the 2020 Consolidated Economic Development Area plan, and Resolution 36, authorizing up to $2.1 million in redevelopment bonds. It also approved two appropriations: $50,000 from Parks General to YMCA Building Utilities and $1,410 for part‑time employee expenses. The council adopted Special Ordinance 42, 2025 amending the city zoning code, while General Ordinance 13, 2025 received no action.

• Approved Resolution 35, 2025 (amendment to economic development plan) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution 36, 2025 (issuance of up to $2.1 M redevelopment bonds) – motion carried
• Approved Appropriation 21, 2025 – $50,000 from Parks General to YMCA Building Utilities – unanimous
• Approved Appropriation 22, 2025 – $1,410 for part‑time employee expenses – motion carried
• Approved Special Ordinance 42, 2025 (rezoning amendment) – motion carried
• General Ordinance 13, 2025 read – no action taken

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council's regular meeting includes first readings of three special ordinances: two rezonings (2340 North 24th Street and parcel 84-06-03-258-001.000-002) and two amendments adjusting 2025 city hall salaries. Tax abatements are also up for confirmation. Eight budget transfer resolutions originally listed have been cancelled.

• First reading of Special Ordinance 42, 2025 – Rezoning of 2340 North 24th Street
• First reading of Special Ordinance 43, 2024 – Rezoning of parcel 84-06-03-258-001.000-002
• First reading of Special Ordinance 44, 2025 – Amending Special Ordinance 19, 2024 regarding city hall salaries
• First reading of Special Ordinance 45, 2025 – Amending Special Ordinance 21, 2025 regarding city hall salaries
• Item 11: Tax abatements for confirmation

Ordinances, Resolutions

The regular meeting of the Terre Haute City Council scheduled for January 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No ordinances, resolutions, or other items will be considered at this time.

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed several budget transfers, a rezoning on South Hunt Street, a vacating of alleys near North 25th/26th/27th Streets, and an amendment to the Transit salary ordinance. Council members also discussed warming centers and received public comment on holding park meetings.

• Rezoning of property at South Hunt Street (Parcel #84-07-29-200-0100.000-009) passed as Special Ordinance 39, 2025
• Transfer of $204,071.64 from Ambulance Fees to Transfers from EMS approved as Resolution 28, 2025
• Transfer of $245,319.00 in the Terre Haute Police Department budget approved as Resolution 26, 2025
• Vacating multiple public alleys east of 1225, 1221, 1205 North 25th Street and adjacent streets passed as Special Ordinance 40, 2025
• Transfer of $50,000.00 in the Casino Fund Budget approved as Resolution 30, 2025

The council approved General Ordinance 11, 2025 amending the city code to define and penalize false fire alarms. It also passed several budget resolutions transferring funds for the cemetery, fire department, and information technology, and appropriated additional money for continued education and public safety equipment. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted General Ordinance 11, 2025 on false fire alarms (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 31, 2025 transferring $6,500 within the Cemetery budget (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 28, 2025 transferring $204,071.64 from ambulance fees to fire department EMS transfers (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 29, 2025 transferring $130,700 within the Information Technology budget (motion carried)
• Approved Appropriation 17, 2025 adding $26,000 for Continued Education (motion carried)
• Approved Appropriation 18, 2025 adding $20,000 for PS/LIT equipment purchase (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed Special Ordinance 22 (2026 Salary Ordinance for the Street Department) and Special Ordinance 23 (2026 Salary Ordinance for the Transit Department), and also approved Appropriation 15, the 2026 Sanitary Budget. General Ordinance 11, which would amend false fire alarm regulations, received no action. The council heard updates on the Safe Streets program, the Long-Term Control Plan, the downtown sidewalk project, and the city-wide clean-up event.

• Passed Special Ordinance 22: 2026 Salary Ordinance for MVH (Street Department)
• Passed Special Ordinance 23: 2026 Salary Ordinance for Transit Department
• Passed Appropriation 15: 2026 City of Terre Haute Sanitary Budget
• No action taken on General Ordinance 11: Amending City Code on false fire alarms
• Mayor reported City Wide Clean-up on 10/25/2025, downtown sidewalk project status, and tourism data

The Common Council approved Special Ordinance 22, 2025, establishing maximum hourly wages, longevity pay, health, dental, and other benefits for the MVH Street Department effective Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved Special Ordinance 23, 2025, setting maximum hourly wages, health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits for Transit Utility hourly workers, also effective Jan. 1, 2026.

• Approved Special Ordinance 22, 2025 – Street Department salary and benefit schedule (motion carried)
• Approved Special Ordinance 23, 2025 – Transit Utility salary and benefit schedule (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council voted on multiple resolutions, appropriations and special ordinances. It transferred $50,000 in the Cumulative Capital Development Fund and renamed sections of First Street, Maple Avenue, Prairieton Road and Hulman Street. Several appropriations were enacted, including a $648,820 casino‑funded payment for principal and interest on city notes. The Council also passed 2026 salary ordinances for many city departments.

• Resolution 23 – Transfer of $50,000 in the Cumulative Capital Development Fund #0402
• Resolution 24 – Renaming portions of First Street, Maple Avenue, Prairieton Road and Hulman Street
• Appropriation 13 – $648,820 from Casino #0180-0000 to Principal on Notes $629,110 and Interest on Notes $19,710
• Appropriation 10 – $119,240 from MVH‑R #0203-0000 to Paving‑MVH‑R #0203-0000‑03‑432100
• Special Ordinances 21‑34 – 2026 salary ordinances for City Hall employees, MVH, Transit, Parks, Cemetery, Wastewater, Police, Fire, Mayor, City Council, City Court Judge, City Clerk and Redevelopment

The council approved a $50,000 transfer between accounts in the Capital Development Fund. It also approved renaming North and South First Street and a portion of Prairieton Road to Riverside Road effective Jan. 1, 2026. Several appropriations were adopted, totaling $987,780, and a salary ordinance for City Hall employees was enacted.

• Approved $50,000 transfer in Capital Development Fund (Resolution 23)
• Approved renaming of First Street and Prairieton Road to Riverside Road (Resolution 24)
• Approved $119,240 appropriation for paving (Appropriation 10) – unanimous
• Approved $87,500 appropriation for MAKE MY MOVE program (Appropriation 11) – unanimous
• Approved $22,210 appropriation for building improvement (Appropriation 12) – unanimous
• Approved $648,820 appropriation from Casino to notes principal and interest (Appropriation 13) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 salary ordinance for City Hall employees (Special Ordinance 21) – unanimous

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2026 budgets with the Mayor and Controller. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder is procedural. The meeting will be recorded and broadcast.

• Discussion between the Council, the Mayor and the Controller concerning the proposed 2026 budgets

Council members discussed the proposed 2026 budgets with the Mayor and Controller. Councilperson Hinton moved to adjourn, Councilperson Boland seconded, and the motion carried, ending the special session.

• Adjourned special session (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council holds a public hearing to consider Appropriation 15, 2025, the 2026 City of Terre Haute Sanitary Budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Appropriation 15, 2025: 2026 Sanitary Budget

The council held a public hearing on the 2026 City of Terre Haute sanitary budget. No public comments were received. Councilperson Dinkel moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilperson Loudermilk, and the motion carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

This public hearing of the Terre Haute City Council, scheduled for September 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The sole substantive item was a public hearing on Appropriation 15, 2025, concerning the 2026 City of Terre Haute Sanitary Budget.

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council heard a presentation from Mayor Brandon Sakbun concerning homelessness, followed by council comments. The council passed Resolution 25, 2025, supporting the Vigo County School Corporation Facility Plan with 8 yes votes. Two general ordinances were withdrawn: one on historic preservation and one prohibiting sleeping on sidewalks, streets, or doorways. Public comment included a presentation by Friends of Rae Park.

• Mayor Brandon Sakbun presented on homelessness, with council discussion on county and task force involvement.
• Resolution 25, 2025 passed 8-0 supporting Vigo County School Corporation Facility Plan.
• General Ordinance 2, 2025 (historic preservation amendments) withdrawn.
• General Ordinance 12, 2025 (prohibiting sleeping on sidewalks, streets, alleys, or doorways) withdrawn.
• Public comment included a presentation by Friends of Rae Park and comments by Councilperson Kandace Hinton.

During the September 11, 2025 regular session, the Council read General Ordinance 2, 2025. A motion to withdraw the ordinance was made and seconded. The motion was carried, so the ordinance was withdrawn. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Withdraw General Ordinance 2, 2025 (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council will hold a public hearing on Appropriation 14, 2025, which pertains to the 2026 city budget. No dollar amounts are listed for this appropriation in the agenda. The meeting also includes the routine calling of the roll and an adjournment.

• Public hearing on Appropriation 14, 2025 (2026 city budget) – no dollar amount provided

The City Council held a public hearing on Appropriation 14, 2025, the 2026 City of Terre Haute budget, with no public comment submitted. Councilperson Hinton moved to adjourn, Councilperson Dinkel seconded, and the motion was carried. No other actions or decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed ordinances regarding childcare provider registration and zoning. The body also established a new no-parking zone and approved two property rezonings. Additionally, the City Clerk announced a schedule of public hearings for the 2026 budgets.

• General Ordinance 7, 2025: Created no parking zone west side of Dobbs Glenn Street from Poplar Street to 660 feet south
• General Ordinance 8, 2025 and 10, 2025: Amended city code regarding childcare centers and provider registries
• Special Ordinance 36, 2025: Rezoning of property at 3250 and 3450 Locust Street
• Special Ordinance 37, 2025: Rezoning of property at 1624 North 13th Street
• Budget Public Hearings: Scheduled for 9/11/2025 (City Budget) and 9/19/2025 (Sanitary Budget)

The Common Council unanimously withdrew Special Ordinance 38, 2025, which would have rezoned 1083 Cedar Ridge Court. It then unanimously adopted General Ordinance 7, 2025, creating a no‑parking zone on the west side of Dobbs Glenn Street. Finally, the council unanimously passed General Ordinance 8, 2025, amending the zoning code to permit child‑care centers in designated residential districts.

• Withdrawn Special Ordinance 38, 2025 (rezoning of 1083 Cedar Ridge Court) – unanimous
• Adopted General Ordinance 7, 2025 – creates no‑parking zone west side of Dobbs Glenn St from Poplar St to 660 ft south – unanimous
• Adopted General Ordinance 8, 2025 – amends zoning to allow child‑care centers in residential districts – unanimous

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Planning, Zoning, Improvements Committee met to discuss General Ordinance 2, 2025. The committee voted to recommend withdrawing the ordinance.

• Recommendation to withdraw General Ordinance 2, 2025

Councilperson Azar moved, and Councilperson Thompson seconded, a recommendation to withdraw General Ordinance 2, 2025. The motion was adopted by the committee. A subsequent motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried.

• Recommend withdrawing General Ordinance 2, 2025 – passed
• Adjourn meeting – carried

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council voted to transfer $55,000 from an abandoned vehicle fund to a continuing education fund. It also approved Appropriation 9, allocating $55,000 for police department equipment ($30,000) and travel ($25,000). Both actions were passed as amended. General Ordinance 4, establishing rental property registration, was also passed as amended.

• Resolution 22, 2025 – Transfer of $55,000 from Abandoned Vehicle N/R #0228-000-00-101100 to Continuing Ed #0233-0000-00-101110
• Appropriation 9, 2025 – $55,000 from THPD Continuing Ed #0233-0025: $30,000 for equipment purchase, $25,000 for travel
• General Ordinance 4, 2025 – Creates rental property registration and inspection sections 10-400 through 10-408
• General Ordinance 3, 2025 – Amends Property Maintenance Code (passed as amended)
• Council President moved Resolution 22, 2025 to the agenda (passed as amended)

The council approved a $27,401.23 equipment appropriation for the police, created an Affordable Housing Fund, approved a special ordinance vacating a portion of an alley at 1812 Wabash Avenue, and amended police civilian salaries. It also sent a historic‑preservation ordinance to committee, rejected a property‑maintenance code amendment, transferred police continuing‑education funds, and tabled a PILOT payment resolution.

• Approved $27,401.23 police equipment appropriation (unanimous)
• Sent General Ordinance 2 (historic preservation amendment) to Planning, Zoning, Improvements Committee (unanimous)
• Rejected General Ordinance 3 (property maintenance code amendment) (6-2)
• Approved General Ordinance 5 establishing Affordable Housing Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Special Ordinance 15 vacating portion of alley at 1812 Wabash Ave (7-1)
• Approved Special Ordinance 20 amending police civilian salaries (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 17 transferring $27,401.23 within police continuing‑education budget (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 20 (PILOT for TWG Terre Haute LP) until 8/7/2025 (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed an appropriation of $967,224 from casino funds for principal and interest on a note. It also passed a no-parking zone on 8th Avenue, vacated an alley at 1241 North 12th Street, and approved three budget transfers totaling $73,150. Two economic development resolutions for Brickyard Estates and Paddock at the Park were withdrawn, and a rental property registration ordinance received no action. Public comment included discussion of street ownership and cigarette tax prevention.

• Appropriation 8, 2025: $967,224 from Casino fund to pay principal ($952,724) and interest ($14,500) on notes – PASSED
• General Ordinance 4, 2025: rental property registration and inspections ordinance – NO ACTION TAKEN
• General Ordinance 6, 2025: no-parking zone on north side of 8th Avenue from 16th Street to 230 feet east – PASSED
• Special Ordinance 35, 2025: vacating a portion of an east-west public alley at 1241 North 12th Street – PASSED
• Resolution 13 and 14, 2025: economic development area and plan for Brickyard Estates and Paddock at the Park – WITHDRAWN

The Common Council unanimously approved Appropriation 8, 2025, allocating $967,224 from Casino #0180-0000 to principal and interest on notes. Resolutions 13 and 14, previously tabled, were withdrawn by motion. General Ordinance 6, creating a no‑parking zone on 8th Avenue, passed unanimously, while General Ordinance 3 was tabled. Special Ordinance 35, vacating a portion of an east‑west public alley at 1241 North 12th Street, also passed unanimously.

• Appropriation 8, 2025 approved $967,224 from casino funds (unanimous)
• Resolution 13, 2025 withdrawn (motion carried)
• Resolution 14, 2025 withdrawn (motion carried)
• General Ordinance 6, 2025 (no‑parking zone on 8th Ave) passed (unanimous)
• General Ordinance 3, 2025 tabled until 8/14/2025 (motion carried)
• General Ordinance 4, 2025 received no action
• Special Ordinance 35, 2025 (vacating portion of public alley) passed (unanimous)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Planning, Zoning, Improvements Committee will meet to discuss parameters of General Ordinance 2, 2025. No recommendations to the Council are listed on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

• Discussion of parameters for General Ordinance 2, 2025

The Planning, Zoning, Improvements Committee did not take action on any recommendations. Councilperson Azar moved, and Councilperson Hinton seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn was carried.

• No action taken on committee recommendations
• Motion to adjourn carried

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council held a special meeting to consider Resolution 20, 2025, approving a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) for TWG Terre Haute LP. The resolution passed with one no vote. No other substantive items were on the agenda.

• Resolution 20, 2025 – Approving Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) for TWG Terre Haute LP (passed 1 no vote)

The council adopted Resolution 20, 2025, a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) agreement with TWG Terre Haute, L.P. for the Wabash Place Apartments project. The agreement sets an annual payment of $35,000, increasing 3% each year for a 15‑year term. The motion was made by Councilperson DeBaun, seconded by Councilperson Hinton, and carried despite Councilperson Boland voting no.

• Approved Resolution 20, 2025 PILOT agreement (motion carried, one dissenting vote)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed General Ordinance 5 creating an Affordable Housing Fund, and voted to send a historic preservation code amendment to committee. A property maintenance code amendment failed on a 6-2 vote. The council also approved a police department equipment appropriation of $27,401.23 and vacated an alley at 1812 Wabash Avenue.

• Passed General Ordinance 5 creating an Affordable Housing Fund (sponsored by Hinton)
• Sent General Ordinance 2 (Historic Preservation code amendment) to Planning, Zoning, Improvements Committee
• Defeated General Ordinance 3 (Property Maintenance Code amendment) with 6 yes, 2 no votes
• Approved Appropriation 7: $27,401.23 from THPD Continuing Ed fund for equipment
• Tabled Resolution 20 (PILOT agreement for TWG Terre Haute LP) until August 7, 2025

The council unanimously approved an additional $27,401.23 appropriation for the Police Department equipment purchase and established an Affordable Housing Fund. A proposed amendment to the Property Maintenance Code was defeated 6‑2, while a historic preservation amendment was sent to committee. The council also approved vacating a portion of the alley at 1812 Wabash Avenue, amended police civilian salaries, transferred $27,401.23 within the police continuing‑education budget, and tabled a PILOT resolution until August 7, 2025.

• Approved $27,401.23 equipment appropriation for THPD Continuing ED (unanimous)
• Established Affordable Housing Fund (General Ordinance 5) (unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to Property Maintenance Code (General Ordinance 3) (6‑2)
• Sent Historic Preservation amendment (General Ordinance 2) to Planning, Zoning, Improvements Committee (unanimous)
• Approved vacating portion of public alley at 1812 Wabash Ave (Special Ordinance 15) (1 no vote)
• Amended police civilian salaries to add $60,000 position (Special Ordinance 20) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $27,401.23 within Police Department Continuing Ed budget (Resolution 17) (motion carried)
• Tabled PILOT payment resolution for TWG Terre Haute LP until 8/7/2025 (Resolution 20) (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The council voted down Special Ordinance 18, 2025 to rezone 501 and 601 South Fruitridge. Two resolutions for Brickyard Estates and Paddock at the Park economic development areas were tabled until August 7. The mayor discussed ongoing projects including selling the old police station and a housing project on Margaret Avenue.

• Special Ordinance 18, 2025 – rezoning at 501 and 601 South Fruitridge – DEFEATED 2 YES, 7 NO
• Resolution 13, 2025 – Brickyard Estates and Paddock at the Park economic development area – TABLED to 8-7-2025
• Resolution 14, 2025 – Amendment to Brickyard Estates and Paddock at the Park economic development plan – TABLED to 8-7-2025
• Mayor commented on selling old police station, housing project on Margaret Avenue, rental registry, historic preservation, and road/sidewalk improvements

The Common Council voted 2‑yes to 7‑no to defeat Special Ordinance 18, 2025, which would have rezoned property at 501 and 601 South Fruitridge Avenue. Resolutions 13 and 14, concerning the Brickyard Estates economic development area, were each tabled until August 7, 2025. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Special Ordinance 18, 2025 (rezoning) defeated (2 yes, 7 no)
• Resolution 13, 2025 tabled until Aug 7, 2025
• Resolution 14, 2025 tabled until Aug 7, 2025
• Council meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed two appropriations totaling $1.49 million for paving and equipment, and approved three special ordinances including two rezoning and one alley vacation. A rezoning for 501 and 601 South Fruitridge saw no action. Mayor Sakbun highlighted weatherization and first-time homebuyer programs.

• Appropriation 5: $1,373,636.55 from Community Crossing Grant for paving
• Appropriation 6: $118,750 from casino funds for equipment and playground
• Special Ordinance 16: vacated public alley at 2611 North 25th Street
• Special Ordinance 17: rezoned property at 1735 Dahlen Avenue
• Special Ordinance 19: rezoned property at 1522 Maple Avenue (no action on 501/601 S Fruitridge)

The council withdrew a previously tabled rezoning ordinance for 1103 South Center Street. It approved two appropriations totaling $1,492,386.55 for paving, equipment, playgrounds, services and licenses. The council also adopted ordinances to vacate a public alley at 2611 North 25th Street and to rezone 1735 Dahlen Avenue as a C‑1 Planned Development.

• Withdrawn Special Ordinance 11, 2025 (rezoning of 1103 South Center St) – motion carried
• Approved Appropriation 5, 2025: $1,373,636.55 from Community Crossing Grant for paving – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Appropriation 6, 2025: $118,750.00 from Casino funds for equipment, playground, services and licenses – motion carried
• Adopted Special Ordinance 16, 2025 to vacate a portion of a public alley at 2611 North 25th St – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted Special Ordinance 17, 2025 rezoning 1735 Dahlen Ave as a C‑1 Planned Development – motion carried unanimously

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council met to review Compliance of Benefits (CF-1) forms to determine if businesses are meeting tax abatement requirements. Most reviewed entities were found in substantial compliance, while one was not.

• C.H.I. Overhead Doors (Resolution 11, 2021) found not in substantial compliance
• Ampacet, Enjet, Fitesa, and GATX found in substantial compliance for multiple resolutions
• Fox Hotel Partners, Gartland Foundry, Gavina, and Highland Retina found in substantial compliance
• Historic Walnut Square, Hydrite Chemical, KJB Holding, Miller Parrott Lofts, Revolution, and Warren Village found in substantial compliance
• No action taken regarding CF-1 forms for Harrison Manufacturing, INC and Welltower

The City Council approved motions to determine compliance status for several tax‑abatement resolutions. Ampacet was found in substantial compliance for Resolutions 5 (2017), 9 (2023) and 10 (2023). C.H.I. Overhead Doors was found not in substantial compliance for Resolution 11 (2021). Additional entities—including Enjet, Fitesa, and Fox Hotel Partners—were also found in substantial compliance for their respective resolutions.

• Found Ampacet in substantial compliance for Resolution 5, 2017 (motion carried)
• Found Ampacet in substantial compliance for Resolution 9, 2023 (motion carried)
• Found Ampacet in substantial compliance for Resolution 10, 2023 (motion carried)
• Found C.H.I. Overhead Doors not in substantial compliance for Resolution 11, 2021 (motion carried)
• Found Enjet in substantial compliance for Resolution 10, 2018 (motion carried)
• Found Fitesa in substantial compliance for Resolution 2, 2018 (motion carried)
• Found Fitesa in substantial compliance for Resolution 3, 2018 (motion carried)
• Found Fox Hotel Partners in substantial compliance for Resolution 12, 2015 (motion carried)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council approved Resolution 16, transferring $10,000 in the Street – LRS budget. They tabled Special Ordinance 11, a rezoning at 1103 South Center Street, until June 5, and tabled Resolutions 13 and 14 for the Brickyard Estates and Paddock at the Park economic development area until June 12. Two compliance forms for past tax abatements were found in substantial compliance.

• Passed Resolution 16 transferring $10,000 in the Street – LRS budget
• Tabled Special Ordinance 11 (rezoning at 1103 South Center Street) until 6/5/2025
• Tabled Resolution 13 (economic development area for Brickyard Estates and Paddock at the Park) until 6/12/2025
• Tabled Resolution 14 (amendment to the same economic development plan) until 6/12/2025
• Found Gurukrupa Hospitality CF1 (RS 6, 2016) and Priser Properties CF1 (RS 17, 2017) in substantial compliance

The council approved Resolution 16, 2025, moving $10,000 from the Operating Supplies account to the Purchase of Equipment account in the Street Department LRS budget. It also tabled Special Ordinance 11, 2025 (rezoning of 1103 South Center St) and Resolutions 13 and 14, 2025 (economic‑development area actions) until June. Additionally, the council found Gurukrupa Hospitality and Priser Properties to be in substantial compliance with their respective prior resolutions.

• Tabled Special Ordinance 11, 2025 (rezoning of 1103 South Center St) until June 5, 2025
• Tabled Resolution 13, 2025 (economic development area) until June 12, 2025
• Tabled Resolution 14, 2025 (amendment to economic development area) until June 12, 2025
• Approved Resolution 16, 2025 transferring $10,000 from Operating Supplies to Purchase of Equipment in the Street Department LRS budget
• Approved finding Gurukrupa Hospitality in substantial compliance with Resolution 6, 2016
• Approved finding Priser Properties in substantial compliance with Resolution 17, 2017

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council held a regular meeting with public comments on various topics including ICE, Medicaid, and tobacco laws. The council discussed a rezoning request for 1103 South Center Street (Special Ordinance 11) but took no action. They passed Resolution 15 proclaiming April 27, 2025 as Workers Memorial Day. No other ordinances or appropriations were considered.

• Special Ordinance 11, 2025 – Rezoning of property at 1103 South Center Street (no action taken)
• Resolution 15, 2025 – Proclaiming April 27, 2025 as Workers Memorial Day (passed)
• Public comments on immigration, ICE raids, Medicaid changes, tobacco laws, and federal employee termination

The City Council approved Resolution 15, 2025, proclaiming April 27, 2025 as Workers Memorial Day. No action was taken on Special Ordinance 11, 2025 to rezone the property at 1103 South Center Street. The Council approved the appointment of Council President Todd Nation to the Construction and Building Advisory Board. The meeting was adjourned by a carried motion.

• Resolution 15, 2025 proclaiming Workers Memorial Day – motion carried
• Special Ordinance 11, 2025 (rezoning of 1103 South Center St) – no action taken
• Appointment of Todd Nation to Construction and Building Advisory Board – approved
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – carried

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions during its regular meeting on April 10, 2025. Major actions included a $22 million appropriation for the New Margaret Non-Reverting Fund, adoption of the Riverfront Development Master Plan, and a $500,000 transfer in the Casino Fund Budget. A rezoning at 2310 and 2314 Locust Street was defeated, and a rezoning at 1011 Maple Avenue was withdrawn.

• Approved $22,000,000 appropriation from New Margaret Non-Reverting Fund #0499 to Services Contractual
• Passed as amended rezoning of property at 500, 502, and 504 Barton Street (Special Ordinance 5, 2025)
• Defeated rezoning of property at 2310 and 2314 Locust Street – lacked a second
• Adopted the Riverfront Development Master Plan (Resolution 10, 2025)
• Transferred $500,000 within the Casino Fund Budget (Resolution 11, 2025, as amended)

The Common Council adopted Special Ordinance No. 5, 2025, rezoning 500, 502 and 504 Barton Avenue to a C‑1 Planned Development for a day‑care center, with a variance and a six‑month development deadline. The council also passed Resolution 5, 2025, which amends the 2020 Consolidated Economic Development Area and creates the New Margaret Economic Development Area, and Resolution 6, 2025, which amends the related economic‑development plans. Public Works approved a $10,000 grant to fund two new park fountains.

• Approved Special Ordinance No. 5, 2025 rezoning 500‑504 Barton Ave as C‑1 Planned Development (day‑care)
• Approved Resolution 5, 2025 amending the 2020 Consolidated Economic Development Area and establishing New Margaret Economic Development Area
• Approved Resolution 6, 2025 amending economic‑development plans for both the 2020 Consolidated and New Margaret areas
• Approved $10,000 grant for two park fountains

Ordinances, Resolutions

The city council passed Appropriation 3, 2025, reallocating $15,743,390.94 in ARPA funds to multiple capital projects including downtown infrastructure, park improvements, a child care facility, and storm water work. The meeting also included public comment on federal layoffs and a mayor's report on city clean-up and federal impacts. The next regular meeting is rescheduled from April 3 to April 10, 2025.

• $3 million for downtown Terre Haute infrastructure
• $2 million for Deming Park Pool
• $1.887 million for Brown Ave storm water project
• $1.317 million for Rae Park project
• $1 million for CASY Child Care Facility

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed several items on first reading, including a $76,835.70 appropriation for an engineering construction inspector, a special ordinance vacating two public alleys near 2309 North 30th Street, and an amendment to City Hall salaries (SO 19, 2024). A rezoning application for 500, 502, and 504 Barton was tabled until April 10, 2025. Mayor Brandon Sakbun reported on new police and fire personnel, SB1, the Trash Task Force, property maintenance code changes, rental registry, and pet licensing updates.

• $76,835.70 appropriation for Engineering construction inspector and related costs
• Vacation of north-south and east-west public alleys west and north of 2309 North 30th Street (SO 3, 2025)
• Rezoning of 500, 502, and 504 Barton tabled until April 10, 2025 (SO 5, 2025)
• Amendment to City Hall salaries (SO 7, 2025 amending SO 19, 2024)
• Resolution 8 authorizing Federal Transit Administration grant applications

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council approved several items including special ordinances authorizing economic development revenue bonds for Terminal Hotel Partners LLC, a rezoning at 1519 Washington Avenue, and vacation of two public alleys. The council also passed amendments to police civilian employees and police department ordinances. The mayor provided updates on trash pickup, street sweeper schedule, State of the City (February 21), community crossing plan, sidewalk plan, and SB1.

• Approved Special Ordinance 2, 2025 authorizing Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Terminal Hotel Partners LLC)
• Approved Special Ordinance 43, 2024 rezoning property at 1519 Washington Avenue
• Approved vacation of east-west public alley north of 2750 South 3rd Street (Special Ordinance 4, 2025)
• Approved vacation of east-west public alley south of 1519 Washington Avenue (Special Ordinance 6, 2025)
• Approved amendments to Police Civilian Employees ordinance (Special Ordinance 8, 2025) and Police Department ordinance (Special Ordinance 9, 2025)

Ordinances, Resolutions

The City Council approved Resolution 4, 2025, which amends the 2020 Consolidated Economic Development Area and Plan. The council also confirmed General Ordinance 16, 2024, updating city code sections on drug and tobacco paraphernalia establishments. A special ordinance to authorize economic development revenue bonds for Terminal Hotel Partners LLC was considered but no action was taken. The council appointed Harold Seifers to the Information Technology Advisory Board.

• General Ordinance 16, 2024 – amendment to city code sections 4-360 through 4-362 and 4-365 (passed as amended)
• Special Ordinance 2, 2025 – authorizing issuance of economic development revenue bonds for Terminal Hotel Partners LLC (no action taken)
• Resolution 4, 2025 – amendment to the 2020 Consolidated Economic Development Area and Plan (passed)
• Appointment of Harold Seifers to the Information Technology Advisory Board

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed Special Ordinance 40, rezoning property at 1211 Wabash Avenue and 30 South 12th Street. A related tax abatement resolution was withdrawn. General Ordinance 16, amending drug/tobacco paraphernalia code, was tabled until February 6, and a rezoning at 1519 Washington Avenue was tabled until February 13. The council also approved appointments to multiple boards and heard public comments on homeless services.

• Passed Special Ordinance 40 – rezoning at 1211 Wabash Avenue and 30 South 12th Street
• Withdrew Resolution 29 – 9-year tax abatement for Wabash Ave Partners LLC at same property
• Tabled General Ordinance 16 (drug/tobacco paraphernalia code amendment) until 2/6/2025
• Tabled Special Ordinance 43 (rezoning at 1519 Washington Avenue) until 2/13/2025
• Approved appointments to Animal Control, Human Relations, IT Advisory, Police Merit, Redevelopment, THRIVE, Zoning Appeals, and other boards

Ordinances, Resolutions

The Terre Haute City Council passed three resolutions: authorizing the 2025 Annual Consolidated Plan, a temporary revolving loan from the Redevelopment Commission, and an amendment to the 2020 Consolidated Economic Development Area. A rezoning at 1519 Washington Avenue received no action, and a $74,569.94 parks salary appropriation was withdrawn. A drug and tobacco paraphernalia ordinance was tabled until January 9, 2025.

• Passed Resolution 1, 2025 - Authorizing the 2025 Annual Consolidated Plan
• Passed Resolution 2, 2025 - Authorizing a temporary revolving loan from the Terre Haute Redevelopment Commission
• Passed Resolution 3, 2025 - Approving amendment to 2020 Consolidated Economic Development Area
• Special Ordinance 43, 2024 – Rezoning of 1519 Washington Avenue – no action taken
• General Ordinance 16, 2024 (Drug and Tobacco Paraphernalia/Accessories Establishments) – tabled until 1/9/2025

Ordinances, Resolutions

This is a procedural reorganization meeting of the Terre Haute City Council to elect officers and set meeting schedules. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.