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MINUTES OF THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL AND
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT COUNCILS OF
INDIANAPOLIS, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
The City-County Council of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana and the Indianapolis Police
Special Service District Council, Indianapolis Fire Special Service District Council and
Indianapolis Solid Waste Collection Special Service District Council convened in regular
concurrent sessions in the Council Chamber of the City-County Building at 7:08 p.m. on Monday,
November 18, 2019, with Councillor Osili presiding.
Councillor Adamson led the opening prayer and invited all present to join him in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
The President instructed the Clerk to take the roll call and requested members to register their
presence on the voting machine. The roll call was as follows:
23 PRESENT: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday,
Jackson, Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales,
Shreve, Simpson, Wesseler
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
A quorum of twenty-three members being present, the President called the meeting to order.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Councillor Adamson recognized Councillor-Elect Kristin Jones, District 16. Councillor Fanning
introduced Councillors-Elect Mike Hart, District 18, and Keith Potts, District 2. Councillor Evans
recognized Councillor-Elect Jessica McCormick. Councillor Shreve recognized Councillor-Elect
Paul Annee, District 23. Councillor Scales recognized Councillor-Elect Dan Boots, District 3.
Councillor Holliday recognized Mike Dilk, Councillor-Elect for District 24. Councillor Robinson
recognized Councillor-Elect Ethan Evans, District 4. Councillor Oliver recognized his family
members who had served in the armed forces, and asked all veterans to stand and be recognized in
honor of Veterans Day. He thanked them for their service. Councillor McQuillen recognized
citizen Niles Hansell, who was involved in advocating for House Bill 1488, which assists Marion
County residents with developmental disabilities.
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OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
The President called for the reading of Official Communications. The Clerk read the following:
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL AND POLICE, FIRE AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA Ladies And Gentlemen : You are hereby notified the REGULAR MEETINGS of the City-County Council and Police, Fire and Solid Waste Collection Special Service District Councils will be held in the City-County Building, in the Council Chambers, on Monday, November 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., the purpose of such MEETINGS being to conduct any and all business that may properly come before regular meetings of the Councils.
Respectfully, s/Vop Osili President, City-County Council
October 29, 2019 TO PRESIDENT OSILI AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL AND POLICE, FIRE AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND MARION COUNTY, INDIANA: Ladies and Gentlemen: I have approved with my signature and delivered this day to the Clerk of the City-County Council, SaRita Hughes, the following ordinances: FISCAL ORDINANCE NO. 19, 2019 – approves additional appropriations totalling $2,300,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Indianapolis Fire Department (Federal Grants Fund) to support Indiana Task Force One's National Urban Search and Rescue Response Cooperative agreement, covering compensation for personnel to participating agencies for salaries and travel expenses incurred during deployment in response to Hurricanes Barry and Dorian FISCAL ORDINANCE NO. 20, 2019 – adopts the annual budget for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County for 2020 POLICE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT FISCAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, 2019 - approves the tax levy and rate for the Police Special Service District for 2020 FIRE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT FISCAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, 2019 - approves the tax levy and rate for the Fire Special Service District for 2020 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT FISCAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, 2019 – approves the tax levy and rate for the Solid Waste Collection Special Service District for 2020 SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 12, 2019 – proposes an ordinance of the Marion County Local Income Tax Council to: (1) modify the local income tax rate, (2) modify the allocation of the previously imposed expenditure rate, (3) determine how the revenue from the property tax relief rate shall be applied to provide property tax credits in subsequent years and to cast the vote of the City-County Council on such resolution GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 28, 2019 – approves the operating agreement for Coffin, Eagle Creek, and Riverside Academy Golf Courses by RN Thompson Golf, LLC GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 29, 2019 - approves the operating agreement for Smock Golf Course by Capital City Golf Management, LLC s/Joseph H. Hogsett, Mayor
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The President proposed the adoption of the agenda as distributed. Without objection, the agenda
was adopted.
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APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
The President called for additions or corrections to the Journals of October 14, 2019. There being
no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved as distributed.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS, AND
COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
PROPOSAL NO. 430, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by Councillors Cordi, Ray and Jackson,
recognizes the Hope Center for providing hope and relief to victims of sex trafficking. Councillors
Cordi, Ray and Jackson read the proposal and presented copies of the document and Council pins
to representatives. Pastor Hubert Nolen and wife Tonya thanked the Council for the recognition.
Councillor Cordi moved, seconded by Councillor Jackson, for adoption. Proposal No. 430, 2019
was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
Proposal No. 430, 2019 was retitled SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 35, 2019, and reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 35, 2019
A SPECIAL RESOLUTION recognizing The Hope Center.
WHEREAS, in August 2016, Pastor Hubert Nolen and his late son David began working on a divine vision to assist
women who have been victims of sex trafficking; and
WHEREAS, in August 2017, as a result of their hard work and that of others to bring that vision into reality, the
Hope Center Indy officially opened its doors at 11850 Brookville Road on the east side of Indianapolis; and
WHEREAS, with the dedication and devotion of limited paid staff and many volunteers, and through generous
donations, the Hope Center Indy has already been able to provide relief and hope to over fifty (50) women, giving focused
guidance for spiritual and physical health, education needs, training for employment opportunities, sustainability of a
new lifestyle, and re- integration with family and community as self-sufficient individuals, to each of the residents who
have been willing to put in the difficult effort needed for change in their lives; and
WHEREAS, to assist its residents with development and training, the Hope Center Indy has been able to establish
many amenities open to the public, such as a prayer center, boutique shop, coffee and ice cream parlor, greenhouse,
wedding barn, and, most recently, in partnership with Kroger, a food pantry. They have also been working on plans to
support catering and pet grooming services; and
WHEREAS, the Hope Center Indy has worked to find ways to grow and partner with agencies, groups, and local
businesses to continue to impact the community and enrich the lives of those it serves, and thereby contribute to the
positive betterment of the City of Indianapolis and surrounding areas; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The Indianapolis City-County Council recognizes The Hope Center for providing relief and hope to over
fifty (50) women, giving focused guidance for spiritual and physical health, education needs, training for employment
opportunities, sustainability of a new lifestyle, and re-integration with family and community as self-sufficient
individuals.
SECTION 2. The Council extends its appreciation and gratitude to Pastor Hubert Nolen and his son David for their
vision to assist women.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is invited to join in this resolution by affixing his signature hereto.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.
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PROPOSAL NO. 431, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by Councillor Osili, honors the IU Health
Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival for 10 years of service. Councillor Adamson read the proposal,
and presented representatives with copies of the document and Council pins. Jennifer Cvar, IU
Health, thanked the Council for the recognition. Councillor Adamson moved, seconded by
Councillor Robinson, for adoption. Proposal No. 431, 2019 was adopted by a unanimous voice
vote.
Proposal No. 431, 2019 was retitled SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 36, 2019, and reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 36, 2019
A SPECIAL RESOLUTION honoring the IU Health Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival for 10 Years of Service.
WHEREAS, in 2010, Jennifer Cvar and Wayde Klein founded the IU Health Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival on
Monument Circle showcasing bicycling, health and fitness, youth, community, and transportation connectivity; and
WHEREAS, IU Health Indy Criterium harkens back to Indianapolis’ bicycle racing history which predates the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway; and
WHEREAS, annually, the IU Health Indy Criterium draws over 15,000 attendees to downtown Indianapolis, many
from surrounding states, on the second Saturday in July; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of families and children participate in health and fitness and bicycle safety activities at the
festival through the Family Ride, kids’ bicycle races and interactive Kids’ Zone; and
WHEREAS, over 300 volunteers, annually, give of their time, talents and treasures to bring this cultural celebration
of bicycling and health and fitness to Indianapolis each year; and
WHEREAS, the festival generated over $170,000 in proceeds donated to local not-for-profits which support youth
development programs, health and fitness, and workforce development; and;
WHEREAS, in 2019, the Mass Ave Criterium, founded by NUVO’s Kevin McKinney, merged with the IU Health
Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival weekend; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the inaugural Marshall “Major” Taylor Community Bike Ride, drew hundreds of bicycle riders
of varying abilities to Monument Circle and to the Major Taylor Velodrome in honor of an Indianapolis sports legend
and international sports and cultural icon; and
WHEREAS, Mayors Gregory Ballard and Joe Hogsett have enthusiastically engaged in the event as racers in the
Mayor’s Celebrity Bicycle Race highlighting our city’s anchor institutions, businesses, and public safety organizations;
now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The Indianapolis City-County Council recognizes the 2nd Saturday in July as Indy Criterium Day.
SECTION 2. The Indianapolis City-County Council extends its appreciation and gratitude to the IU Health Indy
Criterium and wishes its continued success in organizing the festival in the City of Indianapolis for years to come
SECTION 3. The Mayor is invited to join in this resolution by affixing his signature hereto.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 432, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by Councillor Osili, honors Race and
Cultural Relations Leadership Network for 25 years of service. Councillors Adamson, Johnson
and Oliver read the proposal and presented representatives with copies of the document and Council
pins. Lindsey Mince, co-chair, thanked the Council for the recognition. Councillor Adamson
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moved, seconded by Councillor Johnson, for adoption. Proposal No. 432, 2019 was adopted by a
unanimous voice vote.
Proposal No. 432, 2019 was retitled SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 37, 2019, and reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 37, 2019
A SPECIAL RESOLUTION honoring Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network (RCRLN) for 25 Years of
Service
WHEREAS, in 1994, Mayor Stephen Goldsmith convened a group of community leaders for the Vision Indianapolis
Tomorrow Project, an effort to make Indianapolis a better place to live and work by the year 2000 and beyond; and
WHEREAS, visionaries like Sam Jones, Rabbi Dennis Sasso, Jan Clark, and Marcia Goldstone participated in this
important effort to make the city more racially harmonious; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this process, the Race Relations Leadership Network, later renamed the Race and Cultural
Relations Leadership Network (RCRLN, Network), to reflect the changing diversity of the city, was born and is now the
longest sustainable community relations process in the country; and
WHEREAS, one of the first important successes of the Network was the revision of the Citizens’ Police Complaint
Office, and the establishment of critical infrastructure that impacts issues from police/community relations, to public art,
and
WHEREAS, for 25 years, the Network has been meeting and building relationships, pulling together the right people
at the right time to negotiate favorable outcomes to racially charged issues in the pursuit of improving quality of life in
the Indianapolis area; and
WHEREAS, the RCRLN is empowered to convene and educate local leaders on race and cultural issues, foster
communication and action, and build relationships between community groups and local government. Every Mayor
since 1994 has used the Network as a forum for discussion, relationship-building, and sharing information with the
broader community; and
WHEREAS, the Network started as and continues to be an initiative of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
(GIPC), who has been a leading force in major progress and accomplishments for Indianapolis for over 50 years; now,
therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The Indianapolis City-County Council honors Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network for 25
years of service.
SECTION 2. The Indianapolis City-County Council extends its appreciation and gratitude to the Cultural Relations
Leadership Network, and wishes its continued success in carrying out its dedicated service to the City of Indianapolis
SECTION 3. The Mayor is invited to join in this resolution by affixing his signature hereto.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 447, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by Councillor Ray, recognizes the Indiana
Union Construction Industry and their recruitment arm, the Indiana Careers in Construction
Association. Councillors Ray, Mascari and Evans read the proposal and presented representatives
with copies of the document and Council pins. Jim Patterson, Electricians Apprenticeship Program,
thanked the Council for the recognition. Councillor Ray moved, seconded by Councillor Evans,
for adoption. Proposal No. 447, 2019 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
Proposal No. 447, 2019 was retitled SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 38, 2019, and reads as follows:
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CITY-COUNTY SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 38, 2019
A SPECIAL RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana Union Construction Industry and their recruitment arm, the Indiana
Careers in Construction Association.
WHEREAS, this week the country celebrates National Apprenticeship Week recognizing the value of skilled
training to workforce and economic development, we recognize the impact made by the Indiana Union Construction
Industry and their recruitment arm, the Indiana Careers in Construction Association, throughout Indiana; and
WHEREAS, by providing skilled apprenticeship training programs to Hoosiers statewide, the Indiana Union
Construction Industry and the Indiana Careers in Construction Association are providing opportunities for our residents
to improve their skills, careers, and their lives. These training programs are an asset to our communities and there are
currently more than 75,000 skilled trades men and women in the Indiana Union Construction Industry; and
WHEREAS, there are more than sixty apprenticeship training locations throughout the state of Indiana and there are
currently more than 7,800 apprentices enrolled in union construction apprenticeship programs in the Indiana Union
Construction Industry, consisting of 22% minorities, 9% veterans, and 5% females; and
WHEREAS, each year, the Indiana Union Construction Industry makes a private industry investment of more than
$44 million dollars in apprenticeship training through their jointly managed apprenticeship programs; and
WHEREAS, since 1993, more than 15,000 apprentices from the Indiana Union Construction Industry have earned
an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Ivy Tech Community College as a direct result of their enrollment in a
union construction apprenticeship program. The two-year degree is earned at no additional cost to the student; now,
therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The Indianapolis City-County Council proudly recognizes the Indiana Union Construction Industry and
their recruitment arm, the Indiana Careers in Construction Association.
SECTION 2. The Council heartily congratulates the Indiana Union Construction Industry and the Indiana Careers in
Construction Association and wishes them continued success.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is invited to join in this resolution by affixing his signature hereto.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 448, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by Councillor Adamson, recognizes the
Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Councillor Adamson moved, seconded by
Councillor Gray, to postpone Proposal No. 448, 2019 until the December 9, 2019 meeting, as the
recipients could not be in attendance. Proposal No. 448, 2019 was postponed by a unanimous voice
vote.
PROPOSAL NO. 449, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by Councillor Osili, recognizes the O’Neill
School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI and the Indiana University Public Policy
Institute. Councillors Adamson and Cordi read the proposal and presented representatives with
copies of the document and Council pins. O’Neill Institute, thanked the Council for the recognition.
Councillor Adamson moved, seconded by Councillor Cordi, for adoption. Proposal No. 449, 2019
was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
Proposal No. 449, 2019 was retitled SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 39, 2019, and reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 39, 2019
A SPECIAL RESOLUTION recognizing the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI and the
Indiana University Public Policy Institute (PPI).
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WHEREAS, professors and researchers from the O’Neill School, PPI, and IUPUI’s Office of Community
Engagement moderated the discussions at the City-County Council’s ongoing “Community Conversations” initiative;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Breanca Merritt, Director of the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy at PPI, served
as the lead researcher on the “Community Conversations” Phase 1 report; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Eric Grommon conducted a national review of best practices on building trust between the police
and the community in support of Community Conversations; and
WHEREAS, the O’Neill School hosted two Public Safety Forums with IMPD on the topic of body cameras and
violence reduction; and
WHEREAS, graduate students in the O’Neill School hosted community forums on mass incarceration and
gentrification; and
WHEREAS, researchers with the Center for Health and Justice Research at PPI have extensively studied the
accidental overdose epidemic in Marion County; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jeremy Carter, Director of Criminal Justice at the O’Neill School, has worked in partnership with
IMPD on the city’s ongoing crime reduction plan called “Harm Spot Policing”; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cullen Merritt, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs at the O’Neill School, is leading a study to
help the City-County Council understand the council’s effectiveness; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The Indianapolis City-County Council proudly recognizes the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental
Affairs at IUPUI and the IU Public Policy Institute.
SECTION 2. The Council congratulates the O’Neill School and PPI on their notable contributions to the City of
Indianapolis and wishes them continued success in all future endeavors.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is invited to join in this resolution by affixing his signature hereto.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 390, 2019. Councillor Lewis reported that the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee heard Proposal No. 390, 2019 on October 21 and November 13, 2019.
The proposal, sponsored by Councillor Osili, nominates Frank Esposito to the Central Indiana
Regional Development Authority. By an 8-0 vote, the Committee reported the proposal to the
Council with the recommendation that it do pass. Councillor Lewis moved, seconded by Councillor
Adamson, for adoption. Proposal No. 390, 2019 was adopted on the following roll call vote; viz:
23 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve,
Simpson, Wesseler
0 NAYS:
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
Proposal No. 390, 2019 was retitled COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 87, 2019, and reads as
follows:
CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 87, 2019
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION nominating Frank Esposito for appointment to the Central Indiana Regional Development
Authority.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. As a member of the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority, the Council nominates:
Frank Esposito
SECTION 2. The nomination made by this resolution is for a four-year term. The person appointed by this resolution
shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive and until his or her successor is appointed and qualifies, unless the duration of
the holdover period for this appointment is limited by statute.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSALS
PROPOSAL NO. 391, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Simpson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer of $26,000 in the 2019
Budget of the Marion County Auditor (Auditor's Ineligible Deduction Fund) to purchase a new
vehicle "; and the President referred it to the Administration and Finance Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 392, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Simpson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves additional appropriations and transfers
totaling $360,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Office of Corporation Counsel (Consolidated County
General Fund) to fund expert witness, legal and contractual costs incurred"; and the President
referred it to the Administration and Finance Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 393, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Simpson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer of $25,000 in the 2019
Budget of the City-County Council (Consolidated County General Fund) to fund increases to
staffing"; and the President referred it to the Administration and Finance Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 394, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Simpson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer of appropriations of
$400,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion County Elections Board (County General Fund) for
contracting temporary staff and other related vendor expenses to conduct the 2019 General
Elections"; and the President referred it to the Administration and Finance Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 395, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Simpson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer of appropriations of
$650,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Information Services Agency (Information Services Fund) to
cover department understaffing due to slow hiring and attrition, and to serve as transition costs for
Bell Technologix to insure improved service management and support starting in November"; and
the President referred it to the Administration and Finance Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 396, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Simpson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Special Ordinance which approves the issuance of special taxing district
refunding bonds for the Indianapolis Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer
Facilities District to refund outstanding 2008 bonds in the amount of $15,105,000 and a master
equipment lease of 2018 with an outstanding amount of $24,500,000, to result in reduced interest
costs and debt service savings "; and the President referred it to the Administration and Finance
Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 397, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Evans. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Special Ordinance which approves the issuance of tax increment revenue and
refunding bonds in the Airport Industrial Economic Development and Expansion Allocation Areas
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and authorizes the issuance of the bonds by the Metropolitan Development Commission to finance
public improvements related to the Infosys Project, and the refunding of certain obligations for debt
service savings"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic Development
Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 398, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer of appropriations of $366,785 in the
2019 Budget of the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (Consolidated County
General Fund) to fund animal supplies, medical services, building repairs and capital investment";
and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 399, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves total expenditures of $1,487,330.44 in the 2020
Community Revitalization Enhancement District (CRED) funds for various improvements
benefitting the Lafayette Square aka International Marketplace CRED District"; and the President
referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 400, 2019. Introduced by Councillors Mascari and Shreve. The Clerk read the
proposal entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves the 2020 Budget of the
Greater Virginia Avenue Corridor Economic Improvement District"; and the President referred it
to the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 401, 2019. Introduced by Councillors Adamson and Lewis. The Clerk read the
proposal entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves the 2020 Budget of the
Woodruff Place Economic Improvement District"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan
and Economic Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 402, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Harris. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Special Ordinance which approves an inducement resolution for MHL 1 Central
Greens, LP for the issuance of economic development multi-family housing revenue bonds in an
amount not to exceed $19,000,000 to finance a portion of the cost of acquisition, construction,
financing and equipping of a new multifamily housing facility consisting of 156 apartment units,
together with functionally related and subordinate facilities for low and moderate income
individuals and families (3355 Kirkbride Way) (Council District 15)"; and the President referred it
to the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 403, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Resolution which approves the statement of benefits application
of Nukemed, Inc (d/b/a SpectronRX) and Castle Park Investment Group, LLC, an applicant for tax
abatement for property located in an economic revitalization area"; and the President referred it to
the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 404, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a General Ordinance which amends the Consolidated Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance portion of the Code to update the boundaries of the Wellfield Protection District to
reflect the findings of Citizens Energy Group"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and
Economic Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 405, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Oliver. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer of appropriations of
$651,210 in the 2019 Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks General Fund) to
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purchase capital equipment to replace high mileage and aged assets in the IndyParks Maintenance
fleet"; and the President referred it to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 406, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves additional appropriations totaling
$509,350 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion County Sheriff (MECA Emergency Phone System and
State Grants Funds) to cover union increases for dispatchers, an upgrade to the security system, and
for training"; and the President referred it to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 407, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves an additional appropriation of
$250,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion County Prosecutor (Federal Grants Fund) with a
corresponding reduction of $250,000 (State Grants Fund), due to Department of Child Services
funding now being considered federal funding instead of state funding"; and the President referred
it to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 408, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves an additional appropriation of
$2,085,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion Superior Court (Guardian Ad Litem and Drug
Treatment Diversion Funds) and a transfer of appropriations of $185,000 and additional reduction
of $1,127,483 (County General Fund) to cover the cost of Guardian Ad Litem services, drug testing,
and other contractual services"; and the President referred it to the Public Safety and Criminal
Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 409, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves an additional appropriation of
$344,236 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion County Coroner (County General Fund) to address
shortfall in staffing, supplies and pathology costs due to the increased number of death
investigations"; and the President referred it to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 410, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves additional appropriations and transfers
totaling $124,412 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion County Public Defender Agency (County
General and Local Grants Funds) to cover the cost of transitioning contract employees to full-time
positions, expenses associated with capital case and expert witnesses, and for the training of two
employees at the Juvenile Defender Leadership due to a professional development grant from the
Indiana Youth Institute"; and the President referred it to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice
Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 411, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves transfers totaling $4,924,000 in the
2019 Budget of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (Federal Law Enforcement and
IMPD General Funds) for equipment and technology for covert investigations, gun range
renovations, cameras, additional vehicles and vehicle equipment, traffic unit communications, and
new radar guns"; and the President referred it to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 412, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves additional appropriation and transfer
of appropriations totaling $1,151,076 in the 2019 Budget of the Office of Public Health and Safety
(Metro Emergency Communications Fund) to fund the maintenance payment on the CAD system,
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for infrastructure projects, and system related projects"; and the President referred it to the Public
Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 413, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves an additional appropriation of
$437,463 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion County Community Corrections Agency (State Grant
Fund) from unspent grant dollars for security upgrades at Duvall Residential Center"; and the
President referred it to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 414, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer of appropriations of
$200,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Marion County Forensics Agency (County General Fund) to
purchase and replace several pieces of forensic equipment"; and the President referred it to the
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 415, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Robinson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Resolution which approves certain public purpose grants
totaling $315,000 from the Drug Free Community Fund "; and the President referred it to the Public
Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 416, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Adamson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Fiscal Ordinance which approves a transfer in appropriations of
$640,000 in the 2019 Budget of the Department of Public Works (Consolidated County
General/Fleet Services Fund) to fund contractual needs for the repair and maintenance of the City's
fleet"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 417, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Johnson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves intersection controls at Clayton and
Lasalle Streets (District 12)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 418, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Mascari. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves a weight limit restriction on Pagoda
and Conservatory Drives throughout Garfield Park (District 21)"; and the President referred it to
the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 419, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Johnson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves intersection controls at University
and Oak Avenues (District 12)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 420, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Graves. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves intersection controls at Decamp
Drive and Biscayne Road (District 13)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works
Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 421, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Evans. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves intersection controls at Denison and Ray
Streets (District 22)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 422, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Shreve. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves a speed limit reduction to 25 miles
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per hour near Rhodius Park (District 16) "; and the President referred it to the Public Works
Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 423, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Mowery. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves a speed limit reduction to 25 miles
per hour in various subdivisions near Southport and Franklin Road (District 25) "; and the President
referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 424, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Osili. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves parking restrictions and one-way traffic
designation along a portion of Fall Creek Parkway South Drive between Meridian and Illinois
Streets (District 11)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 425, 2019. Introduced by Councillor McHenry. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves intersection controls at High School
Road and 25th Street (District 6)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 426, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Harris. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a General Ordinance which approves parking restrictions on Rolling Hills Drive
near Girls School Road (District 15)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 427, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Scales. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Resolution which establishes the interest in acquiring real estate
for purposes of a drainage improvement project by the Department of Public Works, located on
Camelback Drive (District 3)"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 428, 2019. Introduced by Councillors Osili and Adamson. The Clerk read the
proposal entitled: "A Proposal for a General Ordinance which amends the Code regarding Street
and Bridge Construction Standards to delegate authority to set street design and construction
standards to the Board of Public Works"; and the President referred it to the Public Works
Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 429, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Simpson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a General Resolution which approves the Department of Public Works to
enter into a project cooperation agreement with the Town of Rocky Ripple and Butler University
regarding the planning, design and construction of the White River-Rocky Ripple flood control
project"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 433, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Osili. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a General Ordinance which amends Chapter 996 of the Code regarding public
vehicles for hire"; and the President referred it to the Rules and Public Policy Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 446, 2019. Introduced by Councillor McQuillen. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Council Resolution which appoints Ted Nolting to the Marion County
Health and Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees"; and the President referred it to the Municipal
Corporations Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 450, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Council Resolution which reappoints Alpha Blackburn to the Metropolitan
Development Commission"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee.
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PROPOSAL NO. 451, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Council Resolution which reappoints Lena Hackett to the Metropolitan
Development Commission"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 452, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Council Resolution which reappoints William Selm to the Metropolitan
Development Commission"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 453, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Council Resolution which reappoints Mindy Westrick to the Metropolitan
Development Commission"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 454, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Lewis. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Council Resolution which appoints Bryan Chatfield to the Board of Business and
Neighborhood Services"; and the President referred it to the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 455, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Adamson. The Clerk read the proposal
entitled: "A Proposal for a Council Resolution which appoints Kenneth Allen to the Board of
Public Works"; and the President referred it to the Public Works Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 456, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Osili. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a Council Resolution which appoints Doris Minton McNeill to the Marion County
Community Corrections Advisory Board"; and the President referred it to the Public Safety and
Criminal Justice Committee.
PROPOSAL NO. 457, 2019. Introduced by Councillor Gray. The Clerk read the proposal entitled:
"A Proposal for a General Ordinance which amends Section 192-102 of the Code regarding the
compensation of elected officials"; and the President referred it to the Rules and Public Policy
Committee.
SPECIAL ORDERS - PRIORITY BUSINESS
PROPOSAL NOS. 434-438, 2019 and PROPOSAL NOS. 439-445, 2019. Introduced by
Councillor Lewis. Proposal Nos. 434-438, 2019 and Proposal Nos. 349-445, 2019 are proposals
for Rezoning Ordinances certified for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission on
November 7, 2019. The President called for any motions for public hearings on any of those zoning
maps changes. There being no motions for public hearings, the proposed ordinances, pursuant to
IC 36-7-4-608, took effect as if adopted by the City-County Council, were retitled for identification
as REZONING ORDINANCE NOS. 135-146, 2019, the original copies of which ordinances are
on file with the Metropolitan Development Commission, which were certified as follows:
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 135, 2019.
2019-ZON-070
5495 MCFARLAND ROAD (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
PERRY TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #24
ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS PROPERTIES, INC., by Paul J. Carroll
Rezoning of 5.33 acres from the D-3 district to the SU-1 district.
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REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 136, 2019.
2019-ZON-084
3609 EAST MICHIGAN STREET (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
CENTER TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #12
JOHN K. BRATTEN
Rezoning of 0.11 acre from the C-1 district to the D-5 district.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 137, 2019.
2019-ZON-091
8005 OAKLANDON ROAD (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #5
MARC E. DUERDEN, by Russell L. Brown
Rezoning of 6.85 acres from the D-2 (FW) (FF) district to the C-S (FW) (FF) district to provide for a Bed
and Breakfast in the existing dwelling structure and an Event Center in a proposed 2,400-square foot barn.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 138, 2019.
2019-CZN-832
514 EAST WARSAW STREET (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
CENTER TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #16
MALLARY L. (PITTMAN) KINEMAN, by John D. Pittman
Rezoning of 0.07 acre from the I-3 (RC) district to the D-8 (RC) district.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 139, 2019.
2019-CZN-835
6725 GRANDVIEW DRIVE (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #7
I AND S HOMES LLC, by Joseph D. Calderon
Rezoning of 1.04 acres from the D-A district to the D-3 classification.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 140, 2019.
2019-ZON-074
4741 SOUTH EMERSON AVENUE, 5360 EAST THOMPSON ROAD, 4550 VICTORY LANE AND 5445
VICTORY DRIVE (APPROXIMATE ADDRESSES)
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #18
SHEAR MC LAND, by Mary E. Solada
Rezoning of 39.3 acres from the C-S district to the I-2 district to provide for a distribution and delivery facility.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 141, 2019.
2019-ZON-081
2730 SOUTH TIBBS AVENUE (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #16
CHARITY HOUSE, by Allen Bridwell
Rezoning of 0.875 acre from the D-5 and C-3 districts to the SU-7 district.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 142, 2019.
2019-ZON-089
1904 BROAD RIPPLE AVENUE (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #2
MARCUS BURNELL, by William T. Niemier
Rezoning of 0.23 acre from the D-5 district to the C-3 district.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 143, 2019.
2019-ZON-090
6306 MICHIGAN ROAD (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
PIKE & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIPS, COUNCIL DISTRICT #7
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ERITREAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, by David E. Dearing
Rezoning of 1.85 acres from the D-2 district to the SU-1 district to provide for religious uses.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 144, 2019.
2019-CZN-827
324 WEST MORRIS STREET AND 324 WILKINS STREET (APPROXIMATE ADDRESSES)
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CENTER TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #16
C-S
KAUR HOTELS LLC, by Raymond A. Basile
Rezoning of 0.991 acre from the C-S district to the C-S district to provide for MU-1 uses in addition to the existing
MU-2, C-7 and I-1 uses.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 145, 2019.
2019-CZN-836
288 AND 298 GASOLINE ALLEY, 329 NORTH VINE STREET, 302 NORTH FLEMING STREET
(APPROXIMATE ADDRESSES)
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #15
THE DONALD C. SKILES LIVING TRUST, by Jeffrey M. Bellamy
Rezoning of 2.01 acres from the D-A district to the I-2 district.
REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 146, 2019.
2019-CZN-837
5822 FLIGHT SCHOOL ROAD (APPROXIMATE ADDRESS)
DECATUR TOWNSHIP, COUNCIL DISTRICT #22
5700 MADISON LLC, by Russell L. Brown
Rezoning of 1.49 acres from the C-4 (FW) (FF) district to the C-S (FW) (FF) district to provide for multi-
family development approved by 2017-ZON-087 and the hotel, restaurant and C-1 uses approved by 2000-
ZON-112.
SPECIAL ORDERS - FINAL ADOPTION
PROPOSAL NO. 254, 2019. Councillor Lewis reported that the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee heard Proposal No. 254, 2019 on July 22 and October 21, 2019. The
proposal, sponsored by Councillors Johnson, Mascari and Adamson, approves and ratifies the
declaratory resolution of the Metropolitan Development Commission for the Twin Aire Economic
Development Area and creates the Twin Aire Allocation Area. By a 9-0 vote, the Committee
reported the proposal to the Council with the recommendation that it do pass.
Councillor Johnson made the following motion:
Mr. President:
I move to amend Proposal No. 254, 2019, to add a new SECTION 3 and renumbering the current SECTION
3, by adding the underscored language and deleting the language that is stricken-through below, to read as follows:
SECTION 3. The City-County Council hereby supports and encourages the establishment of a Twin Aire
Development Committee composed of representatives of neighborhood organizations, community development
corporations and community leaders serving the approved Twin Aire Economic Development Area to provide
advice to the Commission, the City and the City-County Council regarding projects, programs and initiatives
to be developed and funded in and surrounding the Twin Aire Economic Development Area.
SECTION 3 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with Indiana
Code 36-3-4-14, 36-3-4-15 and 36-3-4-16.
Councillor Adamson seconded the motion, and Proposal No. 254, 2019 was amended by a
unanimous voice vote.
Councillor Lewis moved, seconded by Councillor Johnson, for adoption, as amended. Proposal
No. 254, 2019, as amended, was adopted on the following roll call vote; viz:
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22 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve, Simpson,
Wesseler
0 NAYS:
1 NOT VOTING: McQuillen
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
Proposal No. 254, 2019, as amended, was retitled GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 30, 2019, and
reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 30, 2019
A GENERAL RESOLUTION of the City-County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana,
approving (i) a Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan of the Metropolitan Development Commission
of Marion County, Indiana, acting as the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana (the
“Commission”) and (ii) the determination of the Commission that an area within the City of Indianapolis, Indiana is an
Economic Development Area and Allocation Area.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2019, the Metropolitan Development Commission of Marion County, Indiana, acting as
the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana (the “Commission”), being the governing body of
the Redevelopment District, adopted a declaratory resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) initially approving an
Economic Development Plan (the “Plan”) for the Twin Aire Economic Development Area (the “Area”) and declaring
that the Area is an economic development area and subject to economic development activities pursuant to Indiana Code
36-7-15.1, as amended (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Area includes the Twin Aire Allocation Area, as more particularly described in the Declaratory
Resolution and the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Act requires approval of the Declaratory Resolution, the Plan and the determination that the Area
is an economic development area by the City-County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana
(the “Council”); and
WHEREAS, the Declaratory Resolution and Plan have been submitted to this Council; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The Declaratory Resolution and Plan for the Area are in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed by
the Council.
SECTION 2. The determination of the Commission that the Area is an economic development area pursuant to the Act
is in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed by the Council.
SECTION 3. The City-County Council hereby supports and encourages the establishment of a Twin Aire Development
Committee composed of representatives of neighborhood organizations, community development corporations and
community leaders serving the approved Twin Aire Economic Development Area to provide advice to the Commission,
the City and the City-County Council regarding projects, programs and initiatives to be developed and funded in and
surrounding the Twin Aire Economic Development Area.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with Indiana Code 36-3-4-
14, 36-3-4-15 and 36-3-4-16.
PROPOSAL NO. 364, 2019. Councillor Johnson reported that the Rules and Public Policy
Committee heard Proposal No. 364, 2019 on October 22, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by
Councillor Scales, amends the Code regarding functions and procedures of standing committees.
By an 8-0 vote, the Committee reported the proposal to the Council with the recommendation that
it do pass as amended.
Councillor Evans made the following motion:
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Mr. President:
I move to amend SECTION 1 of Proposal No. 364, 2019, as previously amended by the committee, by adding
the double-underscored language and deleting the double-stricken language, to read as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 151, Article III of the "Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County" hereby is
amended by adding the language that is underlined to read as follows:
Sec. 151-28. Functions and procedure of standing committees.
(a) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall be defined as stated in this
subsection:
An Individual or group does not include councillors or council staff.
Supporting documents: any written material an individual or group intends to present at the committee
meeting. The term does not include supplemental supporting documents submitted by an individual or group
after the deadline set forth in subsection (c).
Supplemental supporting documents: any written material an individual or group intends to present at the
committee meeting that: (1) is submitted to the clerk of the council and every member of the standing committee
assigned to hear the proposal after the deadline set forth in subsection (c); and (2) does not constitute more than
fifty percent (50%) of the supporting documents to be presented at the committee meeting. The term does not
include documents requested by a councillor.
(b) It shall be the duty of all standing committees of the council to consider all proposals referred to it as
provided in these rules. A standing committee may consider any other matter properly concerning departments
or subject matter indicated by the name of the standing committee. A standing committee may hear such
testimony or public comment as the committee deems proper. In lieu of separate hearings, standing committees
may meet with the boards of corresponding city departments.
(c) If an individual or group will be presenting on a proposal, that individual or group shall submit
supporting documents to the clerk of the council and every member of the standing committee assigned to hear
the proposal no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the committee meeting. If a presenter fails to submit
the supporting documents within forty-eight (48) hours of a committee meeting, the standing committee shall
may take a vote to postpone the proposal until the next scheduled committee meeting.
(c) An Individual or group does not include councillors or council staff.
(d) Supporting documents means: any written material an individual or group intends to present at the
committee meeting.
Councillor McQuillen seconded the motion. Councillor Johnson said that he worked with
Councillor Scales and Council staff to craft this amendment giving a bit more flexibility.
Councillor Coats asked if this language would allow documents to be submitted in less than 24
hours. Councillor Johnson said that it would allow more flexibility and latitude for the chair and
the committee. He thanked Councillor Scales for her work on this issue.
Proposal No. 364, 2019 was amended on the following roll call vote; viz:
23 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve,
Simpson, Wesseler
0 NAYS:
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
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Councillor Johnson moved, seconded by Councillor Adamson, for adoption, as amended. Proposal
No. 364, 2019, as amended, was adopted on the following roll call vote; viz:
Proposal No. 364, 2019, as amended, was retitled GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 64, 2019, and
reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 64, 2019
A PROPOSAL FOR A GENERAL ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 151, Article III of the Code regarding council
committees.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 151, Article III of the "Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County" hereby is amended by
adding the language that is underlined to read as follows:
Sec. 151-28. Functions and procedure of standing committees.
(a) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall be defined as stated in this subsection:
An Individual or group does not include councillors or council staff.
Supporting documents: any written material an individual or group intends to present at the committee meeting. The
term does not include supplemental supporting documents submitted by an individual or group after the deadline set forth
in subsection (c).
Supplemental supporting documents: any written material an individual or group intends to present at the committee
meeting that: (1) is submitted to the clerk of the council and every member of the standing committee assigned to hear
the proposal after the deadline set forth in subsection (c); and (2) does not constitute more than fifty percent (50%) of the
supporting documents to be presented at the committee meeting. The term does not include documents requested by a
councillor.
(b) It shall be the duty of all standing committees of the council to consider all proposals referred to it as provided
in these rules. A standing committee may consider any other matter properly concerning departments or subject matter
indicated by the name of the standing committee. A standing committee may hear such testimony or public comment as
the committee deems proper. In lieu of separate hearings, standing committees may meet with the boards of
corresponding city departments.
(c) If an individual or group will be presenting on a proposal, that individual or group shall submit supporting
documents to the clerk of the council and every member of the standing committee assigned to hear the proposal no less
than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the committee meeting. If a presenter fails to submit the supporting documents within
forty-eight (48) hours of a committee meeting, the standing committee may take a vote to postpone the proposal until the
next scheduled committee meeting.
SECTION 2. The expressed or implied repeal or amendment by this ordinance of any other ordinance or part of any other
ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun prior to the effective date
of this ordinance. Those rights, liabilities, and proceedings are continued, and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under
the repealed or amended ordinance as if this ordinance had not been adopted.
SECTION 3. Should any provision (section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or any other portion) of this ordinance be declared
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, the remaining provision or provisions shall not be affected,
if and only if such remaining provisions can, without the invalid provision or provisions, be given the effect intended by the
Council in adopting this ordinance. To this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage by the Council and compliance with Ind. Code § 36-
3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 369, 2019. Councillor Johnson reported that the Rules and Public Policy
Committee heard Proposal No. 369, 2019 on October 22, 2019. The proposal, sponsored by
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Councillor Osili, amends the Code to comply with IC 36-1-27-4 regarding conflicts of interest in
the issuance of building permits, and relocates and recodifies existing text to more logical locations.
By an 8-0 vote, the Committee reported the proposal to the Council with the recommendation that
it do pass. Councillor Johnson moved, seconded by Councillor McQuillen, for adoption. Proposal
No. 369, 2019 was adopted on the following roll call vote; viz:
23 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve,
Simpson, Wesseler
0 NAYS:
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
Proposal No. 369, 2019, as amended, was retitled GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 65, 2019, and
reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 65, 2019
PROPOSAL FOR A GENERAL ORDINANCE to amend the Revised Code by adding a new section to the ethics code to
comply with IC 36-1-27-4, which provides that each unit in the state “shall” adopt an ordinance addressing conflicts of interest
in the issuance of building permits. The amendment also recodifies the current Sections 293-212 to 293-215 at new locations
(Sections 293-213 to 293-216), which allows placement of the new provision in its most logical location as the new Section
293-212.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. Article II of Chapter 293 of the "Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County," regarding standards of
ethical conduct, hereby is amended by the deletion of the language that is stricken-through, and by the addition of the language
that is underscored, to read as follows:
Sec. 293-212213. Benefiting from or divulging confidential information.
(a) A councillor, official, appointee, employee, former councillor, former official, former appointee, or former
employee shall not materially benefit from information of a confidential nature except as permitted by law.
(b) A councilor, official, appointee, or employee shall not divulge information of a confidential nature except as
permitted by law.
Sec. 293-213214. Use of city or county property.
An official, appointee, or employee shall not use city or county property or personnel for any purpose other than for
official city or county business; however, nothing in this ethics code shall prohibit the sheriff the chief of the fire department
of the chief of IMPD from allowing their employees to use take-home vehicles. Pursuant to this section, the office of
corporation counsel shall adopt a de minimis personal use policy for the city and county.
Sec. 293-214215. Complicity with another's violation.
It shall be a violation of this chapter knowingly to induce, encourage, or aid, either directly or indirectly, anyone to violate
any provision of this article.
Sec. 293-215216. Complaints filed in bad faith.
It shall be a violation of this chapter to file in bad faith a complaint with the ethics commission against another person.
SECTION 2. Article II of Chapter 293 of the "Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County," regarding standards of
ethical conduct, hereby is amended by the addition of the language that is underscored, to read as follows:
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Sec. 293-212. Conflicts of Interest; building permits
(a) The purpose of this section is to satisfy the requirements of IC 36-1-27-4.
(b) As used in this section, "conflict of interest" means a direct or indirect financial interest in the issuance of a
permit.
(c) As used in this section, "permit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-4-1109(b).
(d) No City official, appointee, or employee may issue a permit or oversee the issuance of a permit through a
subordinate if the official, appointee, or employee has a conflict of interest.
(e) A City official, appointee, or employee shall report a conflict of interest to the Director of the Department of
Business and Neighborhood Services (or the Director’s designee) and to the Corporation Counsel.
(f) Promptly upon receipt of a conflict of interest report made under this section, the Director (or Director’s
designee) shall, in consultation with the Corporation Counsel, appoint a qualified temporary replacement official,
appointee, or employee to oversee the permit application creating the conflict.
SECTION 3. The expressed or implied repeal or amendment by this ordinance of any other ordinance or part of any other
ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun prior to the effective date
of this ordinance. Those rights, liabilities, and proceedings are continued, and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under
the repealed or amended ordinance as if this ordinance had not been adopted.
SECTION 4. Should any provision (section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or any other portion) of this ordinance be declared
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, the remaining provision or provisions shall not be affected,
if and only if such remaining provisions can, without the invalid provision or provisions, be given the effect intended by the
Council in adopting this ordinance. To this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage by the Council and compliance with Ind. Code § 36-
3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 376, 2019. Councillor Robinson reported that the Public Safety and Criminal
Justice Committee heard Proposal No. 376, 2019 on November 6, 2019. The proposal, sponsored
by Councillor Robinson, determines the need for the Marion County Coroner's Office to renew the
lease on their property located at 521 West McCarty Street. By an 8-0 vote, the Committee reported
the proposal to the Council with the recommendation that it do pass. Councillor Robinson moved,
seconded by Councillor Adamson, for adoption. Proposal No. 376, 2019 was adopted on the
following roll call vote; viz:
23 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve,
Simpson, Wesseler
0 NAYS:
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
Proposal No. 376, 2019 was retitled SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 40, 2019, and reads as follows:
CITY-COUNTY SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 40, 2019
Proposal No. 376, 2019
PROPOSAL FOR A SPECIAL RESOLUTION determining the need for the Marion County Coroner’s Office to renew
the lease on their property located at 521 West McCarty Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA
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SECTION 1. The City-County Council, pursuant to IC 36-1-10-7, has investigated the conditions for the subject 5-
year lease renewal with the option to extend the term of the lease for 5 years and hereby determines that the renewal is
needed.
SECTION 2. The property to be leased is located at 521 West McCarty Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, which is owned
by TING, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 377, 2019. Councillor Lewis reported that the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee heard Proposal No. 377, 2019 on October 21 and November 13, 2019.
The proposal, sponsored by Councillors Shreve, Adamson and Lewis, authorizes the Metropolitan
Development Commission and Department of Metropolitan Development to execute required
documents to implement the application and issue debt obligations in the form of promissory notes
from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in an amount not to exceed
$5,000,000 to be used for infrastructure improvements to facilitate redevelopment that may include
improved drainage, new sidewalks, new bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and new lighting that
will support commercial and residential development in the South Meridian Allocation Area, and
approves any appropriations necessary for the repayment of principle and interest incurred by the
issuance of such promissory notes. By an 8-0 vote, the Committee reported the proposal to the
Council with the recommendation that it do pass. Councillor Lewis moved, seconded by Councillor
Jackson, for adoption. Proposal No. 377, 2019 was adopted on the following roll call vote; viz:
23 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve,
Simpson, Wesseler
0 NAYS:
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
Proposal No. 377, 2019 was retitled GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 31, 2019, and reads as
follows:
CITY-COUNTY GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 31, 2019
PROPOSAL FOR A GENERAL RESOLUTION to authorize the Metropolitan Development Commission acting as the
Redevelopment Commission of Marion County (the “Commission”) and the City of Indianapolis Department of
Metropolitan Development (“DMD”) to execute a debt obligation in an amount not to exceed Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000).
WHEREAS, the loan proceeds will be used for infrastructure improvements to facilitate redevelopment that may
include improved drainage, new sidewalks, new bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and new lighting that will support
commercial and residential development; and
WHEREAS, the infrastructure improvements will consist of two phases; Phase I will be for the design of the work
to be completed, and Phase II will consist of construction of the infrastructure and related activities; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) under its Section 108 loan
guarantees pursuant to Title 24 Part 570 Subpart M of the Code of Federal Regulations (the “Code”), offers communities
a source of financing for certain community development activities; and
WHEREAS, such loan guarantees may be used to aid in the development of affordable housing, aid in the creation
of jobs or retention and aid in the elimination or prevention of slums and blight; and
WHEREAS, the City-County Council of Indianapolis and Marion County (the “Council”) previously authorized the
Commission to submit an application to the HUD for such a loan guarantee; and
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WHEREAS, DMD desires to use the loan proceeds for infrastructure improvements to facilitate redevelopment that
may include improved drainage, new sidewalks, new bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and new lighting that will support
commercial and residential development (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, security for repayment shall be (i) tax increment revenues and receipts available from the Consolidated
Redevelopment Allocation Area, in accordance with IC 36-7-15.1; (ii) tax increment revenues and receipts available
from the South Meridian Allocation Area in accordance with IC 36-7-15.1; (iii) other security, including the
consideration of all legal and allowable revenue sources available to the City of Indianapolis (the “City”), as well as the
City’s annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds (“CDBG”) as pursuant to the Code; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds derived from the approval of the loan and all additional revenue from the Project are
hereby appropriated to provide financing for all or a portion of the Project, together with expenses incurred in connection
therewith. Such appropriation shall be in addition to all appropriation provided for in the existing budget and shall
continue in effect until completion of the activities described above; and
WHEREAS, HUD requires the applicant to execute debt obligations and to pledge its current and future CDBG
funds as the principal security for the loan guarantee; and
WHEREAS, HUD may require additional security including, but not limited to revenue from the Project; now,
therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The City-County Council hereby authorizes the Metropolitan Development Commission and the
Department of Metropolitan Development to execute such documents as may be required in order to implement the
application and issue debt obligations, in the form of Promissory Notes, thereto in an amount not to exceed Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000).
SECTION 2. The City-County Council hereby approves any appropriations necessary for the repayment of principle and
interest incurred by the issuance of the aforementioned Promissory Notes in 2020.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage by the Council and in compliance with Indiana
Code Section 36-3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 378, 2019. Councillor Lewis reported that the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee heard Proposal No. 254, 2019 on October 21 and November 13, 2019.
The proposal, sponsored by Councillor Holliday, approves the statement of benefits of CraftMark
Bakery, LLC and GPT Exploration Drive Owner, LLC, an applicant for tax abatement for property
located in an economic revitalization area. By an 8-0 vote, the Committee reported the proposal to
the Council with the recommendation that it do pass. Councillor Lewis moved, seconded by
Councillor Adamson, for adoption. Proposal No. 378, 2019 was adopted on the following roll call
vote; viz:
23 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve,
Simpson, Wesseler
0 NAYS:
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
Proposal No. 378, 2019 was retitled GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 32, 2019, and reads as
follows:
CITY-COUNTY GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 32, 2019
PROPOSAL FOR A GENERAL RESOLUTION to approve the statements of benefits of CraftMark Bakery, LLC and
GPT Exploration Drive Owner, LLC (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Applicant”), an applicant for tax abatement
for property located in an allocation area as defined by IC 36-7-15.1-26.
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WHEREAS, IC 6-1.1-12.1 allows a partial abatement of property taxes attributable to redevelopment, rehabilitation
activities or installation of new equipment in Economic Revitalization Areas (each hereinafter referred to as a “Project”);
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to IC 6-1.1-12.1, the Metropolitan Development Commission of Marion County, Indiana,
acting as the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana (hereinafter referred to as "MDC") is
empowered to designate Economic Revitalization Areas; and
WHEREAS, IC 6-1.1-12.1 requires an applicant for Economic Revitalization Area designation to provide a
statement of benefits and requires the MDC, before it makes a decision to designate the area as an Economic
Revitalization Area, to determine that (i) the estimated value of a Project is reasonable for projects of that nature, (ii) the
estimated employment at the indicated annual salaries for a Project identified in the statement of benefits can reasonably
be expected, (iii) a Project can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified in the statement of benefits and (iv)
the totality of benefits arising from a Project is sufficient to justify Economic Revitalization Area designation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to IC 6-1.1-12.1-2(k), a statement of benefits for property located within an allocation area, as
defined by IC 36-7-15.1-26, may not be approved unless the City-County Council of Indianapolis and Marion County,
Indiana (hereinafter referred to as "Council") adopts a resolution approving the statement of benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted real and personal property Statements of Benefits to the MDC as part of
its application for Economic Revitalization Area designation for property where Applicant’s Project will occur, located
within an allocation area, as defined by IC 36-7-15.1-26; and
WHEREAS, MDC has preliminarily approved Applicant’s Statements of Benefits, pending adoption from the
Council, to allow the designation of the Economic Revitalization Area and related tax abatement pursuant to IC 6-1.1-
12.1; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby approves the Statements of Benefits that were submitted to the MDC, as part of the
application for Economic Revitalization Area designation, by CraftMark Bakery, LLC and GPT Exploration Drive
Owner, LLC.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage by the Council and compliance with Ind. Code 36-
3-4-14.
PROPOSAL NO. 379, 2019. Councillor Lewis reported that the Metropolitan and Economic
Development Committee heard Proposal No. 379, 2019 on October 21 and November 13, 2019.
The proposal, sponsored by Councillors Johnson and Adamson, amends the declaratory resolution
and redevelopment plan for the Near Eastside Redevelopment Area to add an area, referred to as
the "Sherman Park Allocation Area," within the Near Eastside Redevelopment Area and to adopt a
supplement to the plan. By a 9-0 vote, the Committee reported the proposal to the Council with
the recommendation that it do pass. Councillor Lewis moved, seconded by Councillor Adamson,
for adoption. Proposal No. 379, 2019 was adopted on the following roll call vote; viz:
23 YEAS: Adamson, Coats, Cordi, Evans, Fanning, Graves, Gray, Harris, Holliday, Jackson,
Johnson, Lewis, Mascari, McQuillen, Mowery, Oliver, Osili, Ray, Robinson, Scales, Shreve,
Simpson, Wesseler
0 NAYS:
2 ABSENT: Coulter, McHenry
Proposal No. 379, 2019 was retitled GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 33, 2019, and reads as
follows:
CITY-COUNTY GENERAL RESOLUTION NO. 33, 2019
A GENERAL RESOLUTION approving an amendment to the declaratory resolution and redevelopment plan for the
Near Eastside Redevelopment Area in the City of Indianapolis, Indiana.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Development Commission of Marion County, Indiana (the “Commission”), serves as
the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana (the “City”) under Indiana Code § 36-7-15.1 (the
“Act”), and in that capacity, the Commission serves as the governing body of the City of Indianapolis Redevelopment
District; and
WHEREAS, the Commission previously adopted and confirmed resolutions (as amended from time to time,
collectively, the “Declaratory Resolution”) establishing a redevelopment project area known as the “Near Eastside
Redevelopment Area” (the “Near Eastside Redevelopment Area”), designating a portion of the Near Eastside
Redevelopment Area as an “allocation area” under Section 26 of the Act (the “Near Eastside Allocation Area”), and
adopting a redevelopment plan for the Near Eastside Redevelopment Area (the “Near Eastside Redevelopment Plan”);
and
WHEREAS, the Commission, pursuant to the Act, adopted Resolution No. 2019-E-065 on October 2, 2019 (the
“Amending Resolution”) amending the Declaratory Resolution and the Near Eastside Redevelopment Plan to (i) to add
an area referred to therein as the “Sherman Park Allocation Area,” within the Near Eastside Redevelopment Area and (ii)
adopt a supplement to the Near Eastside Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan Supplement”), now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 9 of the Act, the City-County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion
County, Indiana (the “City-County Council”) hereby approves the Amending Resolution and the Plan Supplement for
the Near Eastside Redevelopment Area.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with Indiana Code § 36-
3-4-14.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT
The President said that the docketed agenda for this meeting of the Council having been completed,
the Chair would entertain motions for adjournment.
Councillor McQuillen stated that he had been asked to offer the following motion for adjournment
by:
(1) Councillor Osili in memory of Giles B. Parker, George Courtney, and Ephraim Robert
"Bob" Smith, Jr.
(2) Councillors McQuillen and Lewis in memory of Fatimah Shabazz.
(3) Councillor McQuillen in memory of Gracie Diane Layton, P.E. MacAllister and Viola M.
Ripperger.
(4) Councillor Wesseler in memory of Charles "Chuck" Denney.
(5) Councillor Lewis in memory of Mary Lee.
(6) Councillor Cordi in memory of Louie Tarantini and Barbara L. Draper.
(7) Councillors Lewis and Jackson in memory of Carol Snorten.
Councillor McQuillen moved the adjournment of this meeting of the Indianapolis City-County
Council in recognition of and respect for the life and contributions of Giles B. Parker, George
Courtney, Ephraim Robert Smith, Jr., Fatimah Shabazz, Gracie Diane Layton, P.E. MacAllister,
Viola M. Ripperger, Charles Denney, Mary Lee, Louie Tarantini, Barbara L. Draper, and Carol
Snorten. He respectfully asked the support of fellow Councillors. He further requested that the
motion be made a part of the permanent records of this body and that a letter bearing the Council
seal and the signature of the President be sent to the families advising of this action.
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There being no further business, and upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned
at 8:16 p.m.
We hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and complete record of the proceedings
of the regular concurrent meetings of the City-Council of Indianapolis-Marion County, Indiana,
and Indianapolis Police, Fire and Solid Waste Collection Special Service District Councils on the
18th day of November.
In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our signatures and caused the Seal of the City
of Indianapolis to be affixed.
President
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
(SEAL)