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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.AGENDA APPROVAL
3.INVOCATION
4.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5.RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
a.Recognition of the Creekside Middle School Tech-nically LEGO Robotics Team
6.RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
7.COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
8.CONSENT AGENDA
a.Approval of Minutes
1.January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
2.January 25, 2024 Claims Meeting
b.Claims
1.General Claims - $1,276,700.29
9.ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
10.COMMITTEE REPORTS
a.Finance, Utilities and Rules Committeeb.Land Use and Special Studies Committeec.All reports designated by the Chair to qualify for placement under this category.
11.OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below):
a.Carmel Redevelopment Commission (Monthly)b.Carmel Historic Preservation Commission (Quarterly – January, April, July, October)
c.Audit Committee (Bi-annual – May, October)d.Redevelopment Authority (Bi-annual – April, October)e.Carmel Cable and Telecommunications Commission (Bi-annual – April, October)f.Economic Development Commission (Bi-annual – February, August)
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g. Library Board (Annual – February) h. Ethics Board (Annual – February)
i. Public Art Committee (Annual – August)
j. Parks Department (Quarterly – February, May, August, November) k. Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations l. All reports designated by the Chair to qualify for placement under this category.
12. OLD BUSINESS a. Fifth Reading of Ordinance D-2696-23; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 4, Section 8-44 to the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Worrell and Aasen. Remains in the Finance, Utilities
and Rules Committee (2/8/24 Meeting Date).
Synopsis: Establishes a speed limit of 20 miles per hour within roundabouts.
b. Resolution CC-01-08-24-01: A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Recommending Consideration of an Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for the City and Referring the Same to the Carmel Plan Commission for Recommendation. Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Aasen, Snyder and Taylor. Remains in the Land Use and Special Studies Committee (2/7/24 Meeting Date).
Synopsis: Resolution refers a proposal to amend Section 1.30(F) of the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance to the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission for the public hearing and recommendation to the Common Council.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS 14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution CC-02-05-24-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5. Sponsor(s); Councilor(s) Worrell, Snyder, Aasen and Joshi. Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the solicitation of quotes for, and investment in, certificates of
deposit. b. Resolution CC-02-05-24-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds from the Grant Fund (Fund #900) into
the General Fund (Fund #101). Sponsor(s); Councilor(s) Worrell, Aasen and Joshi. Synopsis: Transfers $2,000.00 in grant funds that the City of Carmel received from the Indiana Arts Commission into the General Fund.
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15. AGENDA ADD-ON ITEMS
16. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Request for Approval of CRC Purchase of 331 W Main Street Remains in the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee (2/8/24 Meeting Date). b. 2023 Encumbrances in 2024 - $15,905,211.84 (Acknowledgement Only) c. City Council Appointments 1. Carmel Cable & Telecommunications Commission (Term expires 3/31/2026, two-year term); One appointment.
2. Carmel Ethics Board (Term expires 1/1/2026, two-year term); One Democratic appointment. 3. Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation (Term expires
12/31/2024, one-year term); One appointment.
4. Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee (Terms expire 1/1/2026, two-year terms); Nine appointments.
17. ANNOUNCEMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMON COUNCIL 1
MEETING MINUTES 2
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. 3
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE 4
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 7 8
Council President Jeff Worrell; Council Members: Rich Taylor, Ryan Locke, Adam Aasen, 9
Anthony Green, Teresa Ayers, Matthew Snyder, Anita Joshi, Shannon Minnaar and Deputy 10 Clerk Jessica Komp were present. 11 12 Council President Worrell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 13
14 AGENDA APPROVAL 15 16 Council President Worrell reordered the agenda, moving the Election of Council Positions from 17 Item 15.a. to Item 8. Councilor Green moved to approve. Councilor Aasen seconded. The 18
reordered agenda was approved unanimously. 19
20 INVOCATION 21 22 Rev. Shaune Shelby, Ebenezer Baptist Church, delivered the Invocation. 23
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Councilor Minnaar led the pledge of allegiance. 25 26 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUSTANDING CITIZENS 27 28
Carmel Police Chief James Barlow announced the swearing-in of new Carmel Police Department 29
Therapy Dog Macy, a new member of the Crisis Intervention Team. Council President Worrell 30 swore Macy in. 31 32 RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 33
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Nancy Tallman, Hunters Glen Condominiums resident, stated that she is opposed to the 35 Gramercy Marketplace Development, which offers no Senior-specific housing options. She 36 stated that there is a housing shortage for those on fixed incomes in Carmel who wish to 37 downsize to smaller homes at an affordable price, leaving renting as their only option. Average 38
rental prices in Carmel far exceed Social Security income. 39
40 Vicky Nasteva, Hunters Glen Condominiums resident, shared her concern with the adverse 41 environmental effects of the Gramercy Marketplace Development, including air and noise 42 pollution, increased traffic, removal of mature trees and displacement of wildlife. She requested 43
an adequate separation between Hunters Glen and the proposed development, as well as ample 44
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green space and trees within the new development. Further requests include solar panels and 45 other environmentally sustainable practices, stormwater collection methods, and an improved 46
pedestrian and cyclist system, especially on Carmel Drive. 47
48 Becky Villareal, Hunters Glen Condominiums resident, stated that she is concerned about the 49 population growth that the Gramercy Marketplace Development would bring, and that our roads, 50 hospitals, pharmacies, schools and school buses cannot handle that capacity. She is also 51
concerned that the Hunters Glen clubhouse and pool area will be directly impacted due to its 52
proximity to the proposed development, thereby affecting the residents’ quality of life. 53 54 Bruce Shire, Hunters Glen Condomiums resident, stated his concern with traffic flow on Carmel 55 Drive. He believes that a project of this magnitude (Gramercy Marketplace Development) will 56
increase the number of vehicles on the roadway to an unsafe number. Mr. Shire is concerned 57
about having the ability to turn left out of his neighborhood. He is concerned with the safety of 58 children walking to their bus stops. Mr. Shire also voiced his concern about the environmental 59 impact of this project to the health of seniors, such as air quality. 60 61
Joel Dwyer, President of Hunters Glen Condominiums HOA, stated that he and his neighbors 62
believe that the Gramercy Marketplace Development will destroy the character, visual 63 consistency and esthetics of Hunters Glen. He urged the city officials to not just take into 64 consideration economic growth, but how a project such as this will impact all residents’ lives. He 65 would like to see the Council vote no on this project, and instead focus on improving 66
infrastructure and ensuring sustainable growth that benefits all residents of Carmel. 67
68 J.R. Sandadi, of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh non-profit organization, shared their upcoming 69 Surya Namaskar Yajna “Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity” Yogathon. This will take place 70 on January 28, 2024, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Founders Park. The Hindu Swayamsevak 71
Sangh’s goal is to foster unity, selfless service, and holistic development within communities. 72
The group aims to promote cultural understanding and overall well-being. To RSVP, contact 73 Mithun Kukke @ (269) 873-3097. 74 75 Dee Fox, of Carmel Citizens for Responsible Zoning, welcomed the new Council members and 76
stated that she looks forward to working together to give Carmel residents a say in the city’s 77
development, and hopes the Council will join her in working to protect Carmel’s forested areas, 78 wetlands, and natural environments. Ms. Fox hopes that the city’s parks and green spaces will 79 continue to be planted with things that can support the pollinators. 80 81
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 82
83 Councilor Aasen wished fellow Councilor Snyder a happy birthday. 84 85 Council President Worrell shared an event that he is sponsoring at the Carmel Public Library on 86
Wednesday, January 10th at 6pm. This event is to promote a culture of civility in Carmel, and 87
features author Alexandra Hudson. 88 89 90 91
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ELECTION OF COUNCIL POSITIONS 92 93
Councilor Snyder nominated Councilor Green for President. Councilor Taylor seconded. Council 94
President Worrell asked if there were any other nominations. Councilor Taylor moved to close 95 the nominations. Councilor Joshi seconded. Council President Worrell called for the vote. 96 Motion to approve Councilor Green as the 2024 Council President approved 8-0, Councilor 97 Green abstained. 2023 Council President Worrell passed the gavel to 2024 Council President 98
Green. 99
100 Council President Green called for nominations for Council Vice President. Councilor Locke 101 nominated Councilor Aasen. Councilor Ayers seconded. Councilor Locke moved to close the 102 nominations. Councilor Ayers seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green 103
called for the vote. Motion to approve Councilor Aasen as Vice President approved 8-0, 104
Councilor Aasen abstained. 105 106 Council President Green announced that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee would be 107 chaired by Councilor Worrell, and would also be comprised of Councilors Locke, Taylor and 108
Aasen. 109
110 Council President Green announced that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee would be 111 chaired by Councilor Snyder, and would also be comprised of Councilors Minnaar, Joshi and 112 Ayers. 113
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Councilor Taylor will serve as Chaplain, and Councilor Snyder will serve as Parliamentarian. 115 116 CONSENT AGENDA 117 118
Councilor Aasen moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Minnaar seconded. There was 119
no Council discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-120 0. 121 122 a. Approval of Minutes 123
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1. December 18, 2023 Special Meeting – Executive Session 125 2. December 18, 2023 Regular Meeting 126 3. December 29, 2023 Claims Meeting 127 128
b. Claims 129 130 1. Payroll - $3,438,616.38 131 2. General Claims - $1,673,138.23 132 3. Wire Transfers - $37,481,983.01 133
134 ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES 135 136 There were none. 137 138
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COMMITTEE REPORTS 139 140
Councilor Worrell reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not met, but that 141
they do have one new item on their agenda and hope to meet yet in January. 142 143 Councilor Snyder reported that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had not met but 144 will schedule a meeting according to what gets sent to committee. 145
146 OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below): 147 148 Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, presented the 149 monthly Redevelopment Commission report. Councilor Aasen asked if information could be 150
provided regarding the Monon expansion and the proposed food hall, as it becomes available, as 151
constituents are asking about this. Councilor Aasen also asked if the CRC’s slide presentation 152 could be updated with Park Impact Fees. Councilor Taylor asked if the 1143 Cash Account of 153 the 902 Fund (which accounts for park impact fees) can be incorporated into the Financial 154 Report in the future. 155
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Mark Dollase, Administrator for the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission, presented their 157 quarterly report. Mr. Dollase reported that an estate in Carmel, known as the Caperton-Carter 158 House, received a historical landmark designation in December after being unanimously 159 approved by the Common Council. Mr. Dollase reported that a new platform is now being used 160
to keep an inventory of the historic architecture survey for the city of Carmel. The survey is now 161
integrated into an ArcGIS platform on the City’s website, which makes the survey easily 162 accessible and searchable. Finally, Mr. Dollase shared with the new Councilors that the Carmel 163 Historic Preservation Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month, and that they 164 are welcome to attend to learn more about what the commission does. Councilor Taylor asked if 165
the Commission has ever made a list of the top ten at-risk properties in Carmel. Mr. Dollase said 166
that they have not, but they could look at that. 167 168 Tony Reck, Chair of the Carmel Climate Action Committee, presented a report to Council. Over 169 the last six months, the committee met three times, starting with 42 different strategies that were 170
narrowed down to 6 through community surveys. Those strategies are: 1.) EB-1 Municipal 171
Energy Efficiency Evaluation and Upgrades + EB-2 Municipal Energy Benchmarking and 172 Disclosure Program 2.) WW-4 Waste water usage assessment (added) + G-3 Native and 173 Drought-Resistant Landscaping 3.) SW-3 Food Composting Pilot Programs + SW-4 Backyard 174 Compost Bin Voucher 4.) PE-1 Public Education about Impacts of Climate Change 5.) PE-2 175
Climate Vulnerability Assessment 6.) T-4 City EV and Hydrogen Fleet Purchasing and Retrofit 176
Policy. The next meeting will be January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM, in the City Hall Caucus Room. 177 178 OLD BUSINESS 179 180
Council President Green announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-2688-23: An 181
Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of 182 Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Gramercy Project, and 183 Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto; Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Item 184 was tabled until January 8, 2024. Councilor Aasen moved to remove the item from the table. 185
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Councilor Joshi seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. 186 Removal of Ordinance D-2688-23 from the table was approved 9-0. Councilor Worrell moved 187
to withdraw the item from the agenda. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Snyder then asked 188
CRC Director Mestetsky what the process would be to change the project before bringing it back 189 to Council again. Director Mestetsky stated that the CRC will work with the developer to align 190 the project with the expectations of the new administration. Councilor Snyder said he would like 191 to see schematics of the proposed corridor to support such a large development. Director 192
Mestetsky said he would relay that to the Mayor and the Engineering Department. Councilor 193
Worrell stated that we should keep in mind that this project, and the Valentina project, may not 194 even come back to Council because what we want to see in this project might not make the 195 project possible. After this discussion, Council President Green called for the vote. Withdrawal 196 of Ordinance D-2688-23 was approved 9-0. 197
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Council President Green announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-2690-23: An 199 Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of 200 Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Valentina Project, and 201 Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto; Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Item 202
was tabled until January 8, 2024. Councilor Aasen moved to remove the item from the table. 203
Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green called for the 204 vote. Removal of Ordinance D-2690-23 from the table was approved 9-0. Councilor Worrell 205 made a motion to withdraw the item from the agenda. Councilor Minnaar seconded. There was 206 no discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. Withdrawal of Ordinance D-2690-23 207
was approved 9-0. 208 209 Council President Green announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-2696-23: An 210 Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 4, 211 Section 8-44 to the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Worrell and Aasen. This 212
remains in the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee. 213
214 PUBLIC HEARINGS 215 216 There were none. 217
218 NEW BUSINESS 219 220 Councilor Aasen made a motion to add three items to the agenda: Ordinance D-2698-24, 221 Ordinance D-2699-24, and the Mayor’s Appointment of Emily Erghott to the Carmel Historic 222
Preservation Commission. Rich Taylor seconded. There was no discussion. Council President 223
Green called for the vote. Adding items to the agenda was approved 9-0. 224 225 Council President Green announced Resolution CC-01-08-24-01: A Resolution of the Common 226 Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Recommending Consideration of an Amendment to the 227
Unified Development Ordinance for the City and Referring the Same to the Carmel Plan 228
Commission for Recommendation. Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Aasen, Snyder and Taylor. 229 Councilor Aasen moved to introduce. Councilor Taylor seconded. Councilor Aasen introduced 230 the item to Council. Councilor Aasen explained that this resolution has an attached ordinance, 231 which will be sent to the Plan Commission to consider. From there the Plan Commission will 232
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make a recommendation to Council so that the Council may act on the ordinance. Councilor 233 Aasen recommended that this resolution be sent to committee, so that the attached ordinance can 234
be debated and discussed in committee, and possibly reworked into the best shape possible 235
before sending to the Plan Commission. The attached ordinance addresses how park impact fee 236 credits will be approved in the future. Councilor Snyder explained that this resolution’s goal is to 237 change the way park impact fees have been approved, by removing the Redevelopment 238 Commission’s and the BPW’s sole approval power, and instead integrating the Parks Director 239
and the Common Council into that approval process. Councilor Taylor stated that this ordinance 240
will have a public hearing at the Plan Commission. This ordinance will also help to ensure that 241 park impact fees will be used in a way that aligns with the Zone Improvement Plan, and the 242 Parks Departments’ 5-Year Comprehensive Master Plan. Further, the park impact fees will be 243 audited and accounted for by the Controller’s Office each year. Michael Klitzing, Director of 244
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, spoke about the process of creating their 5-Year Master Plan. 245
The information gathered during the process of building this master plan helps to inform the 246 recommendations that the Parks Department makes to the Department of Community Services 247 regarding the Zone Improvement Plan. The master plan also drives the Capital Improvement 248 Plan, in which the park impact fees play a role. This new ordinance would allow the Plan 249
Commission to serve as an Impact Fee Advisory Committee. After the public hearing, the Plan 250
Commission could choose to make recommended changes, and it then comes to the Council for 251 ultimate adoption. Councilor Aasen spoke about a misconception that the Parks Department is 252 not interested in working on urban parks, or that a change in the process would kill our urban 253 parks. Director Klitzing confirmed that the Parks Department is an advocate for park and 254
recreation spaces in all parts of the community. Councilor Snyder stated that both Director 255
Klitzing and Director Mestetsky are the absolute best in the country at what they do, and with 256 these two individuals working together, only great things can come of it. This item was sent to 257 the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. 258 259
AGENDA ADD-ON ITEMS 260
261 Council President Green announced Ordinance D-2698-24; An Ordinance of the Common 262 Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the 2024 Salary Ordinance. Sponsor(s): 263 Councilor(s) Green and Aasen. Councilor Aasen moved to introduce. Councilor Joshi seconded. 264
Councilor Aasen introduced the item to Council. Councilor Aasen explained that this ordinance 265
amends the 2024 salary ordinance to add or modify certain executive department positions 266 within the city as recommended by Mayor Finkam. Jim Crider, Chief of Staff, highlighted the 267 main points of this ordinance, including the creation of the Chief of Staff position and the 268 Deputy Chief of Staff position in the Mayor’s Office. In the Marketing department, the Content 269
Specialist position and the Visual Digital Specialist position have been created. Under Finance, 270
the Chief Financial Officer/Controller position and the Purchasing Analyst position have been 271 created. Further, the Payroll Department has been moved from the Controller’s Department to 272 the Human Resources Department. The new titles for these positions will be Payroll Analyst and 273 Payroll Specialist. These are not new positions, they have just been moved to a different 274
department and renamed. Finally, this Ordinance includes the hiring of an Executive Director for 275
the Economic Development Department. Council President Green further explained that all of 276 these changes are together largely cost-neutral, with the total increase to the budget being around 277 $158,000.00. Councilor Aasen moved to suspend the rules and act on this ordinance this evening. 278 Councilor Taylor seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green called for the 279
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vote. Suspending the rules approved 9-0. Councilor Aasen moved to approve the ordinance. 280 Councilor Taylor seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green called for the 281
vote. Ordinance D-2698-24 was approved 9-0. 282
283 Council President Green announced Ordinance D-2699-24; An Ordinance of the Common 284 Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Division 2, Section 2-3 285 of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Aasen moved to introduce. Councilor Joshi seconded. 286
Councilor Aasen introduced the item to Council. Councilor Aasen explained that this ordinance 287
establishes and re-organizes certain executive departments within the City of Carmel. Chief of 288 Staff Jim Crider explained that the Council has the authority to establish the executive 289 departments of the municipality. The newly created department is the Department of Economic 290 Development. The two existing departments undergoing name changes are the Controller’s 291
Office, which will now be called the Finance Department, and the Department of Community 292
Relations and Economic Development, which will now be called the Marketing and Community 293 Relations Department. Councilor Aasen moved to suspend the rules and act on this ordinance 294 this evening. Councilor Taylor seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green 295 called for the vote. Suspending the rules approved 9-0. Councilor Aasen moved to approve the 296
ordinance. Councilor Taylor seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green called 297
for the vote. Ordinance D-2699-24 was approved 9-0. 298 299 Council President Green announced the last add-on, a request to approve a nomination to the 300 Carmel Historic Preservation Commission. Councilor Aasen explained that Mayor Finkam has 301
nominated Emily Erghott to this Commission, which requires Council approval. Councilor 302
Aasen moved to approve this appointment. Councilor Snyder seconded. Council President Green 303 called for the vote. Appointment of Emily Erghott to the Carmel Historic Preservation 304 Commission approved 9-0. 305 306
OTHER BUSINESS 307 308 Council President Green announced the Request for Approval of CRC Purchase of 331 W Main 309 Street. Director Henry Mestetsky spoke about the purchase of this property being a function of 310 city redevelopment - land aggregation being what enables large projects in the city. As the city 311
already owns the parcel on the northeast corner of this block, this is the next step in acquiring the 312
land needed for a larger project in this area in the future. The Redevelopment Commission 313 always intended to use the 2021 TIF bond, that had the land acquisition dollars in it, towards this 314 type of purchase. The 2021 TIF bond requires that any time there is a purchase of a property for 315 more than $50,000.00, it must be approved by Council. The purchase price is $850,000.00. 316
Council President Green asked if the Council were to not approve this purchase, what would the 317
TIF bond go towards. Director Mestetsky answered that it would go towards another property 318 purchase. Councilor Aasen asked what the Council’s approvals would be when a project is 319 finally proposed for this area. Director Mestetsky answered that any future projects would come 320 before the Council and the different public boards in the same manner they always have. Director 321
Mestetsky clarified that the CRC is already under contract for this parcel and was able to use 322
current cash for the purchase, but the intent is that the 2021 TIF bond will be applied to the 323 purchase, freeing that cash back up. Councilor Snyder asked if the purchase of this property will 324 spur the CRC to actively pursue the purchase of the remaining parcels on this block. Director 325 Mestetsky said that it will. Councilor Worrell asked if the new administration supports the 326
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purchase of this land, and Director Mestetsky said that the Mayor does support it. Councilor 327 Taylor asked what the advantage of buying this property would be, since we already own another 328
parcel on this block. Director Mestetsky answered that if we don’t purchase it, we will never be 329
able to aggregate this block. Director Mestetsky said that some of the parcels on this block are 330 zoned “B” and some are zoned “C”. Councilor Aasen stated that he believes this purchase is the 331 appropriate use of the 2021 TIF bond. Council President Green announced that this will be sent 332 to the Finance Committee. 333
334 City Council Appointments 335 336 Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability (Terms expires 12/31/2025, two-year terms); Two 337 appointments. Councilor Aasen moved to nominate Kelvin Solares and Jim Probst. Councilor 338
Taylor seconded. Councilor Aasen moved to close nominations. Councilor Ayers seconded. 339
There was no discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. Appointments approved 9-340 0. 341 342 Carmel Audit Committee (Term expires 12/31/24, one-year term); One appointment. Councilor 343
Minnaar moved to nominate Councilor Ryan Locke. Councilor Ayers seconded. Councilor 344
Minnaar moved to close nominations. Councilor Ayers seconded. There was no discussion. 345 Council President Green called for the vote. Appointment approved 8-0, Councilor Locke 346 abstained. 347 348
Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals (Term expires 12/31/2027, four-year term); One appointment. 349
Councilor Taylor moved to nominate Salim Najjar. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor 350 Taylor moved to close nominations. Councilor Ayers seconded. There was no discussion. 351 Council President Green called for the vote. Appointment approved 9-0. 352 353
Carmel Cable & Telecommunications Commission (Term expires 3/31/2026, two-year term); 354
One appointment. No appointment was made. 355 356 Carmel Climate Action Advisory Committee (Terms expire 1/1/2026, two-year terms); Two 357 appointments. Councilor Ayers has one year remaining in her term. Councilor Minnaar moved to 358
nominate Councilor Ryan Locke. Councilor Ayers seconded. Councilor Minnaar moved to close 359
nominations. Councilor Joshi seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green called 360 for the vote. Appointment approved 8-0, Councilor Locke abstained. 361 362 Carmel Ethics Board (Term expires 1/1/2026, two-year term); One Democratic appointment. No 363
nomination was made. 364
365 Carmel Plan Commission (Term expires 12/31/2025, two-year term); One appointment. 366 Councilor Snyder moved to nominate Councilor Shannon Minnaar. Councilor Ayers seconded. 367 Councilor Snyder moved to close nominations. Councilor Ayers seconded. There was no 368
discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. Appointment approved 8-0, Councilor 369
Minnaar abstained. 370 371 Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee (Terms expire 1/1/2026, two-year terms); Nine 372 appointments. No appointments were made. 373
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374 Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation (Term expires 12/31/2024, one-year 375
term); One appointment. No appointment was made. 376
377 Carmel Redevelopment Commission (Terms expire 12/31/2024, one-year terms); Two 378 appointments. Councilor Locke moved to nominate Councilor Adam Aasen and David Bowers. 379 Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Locke moved to close nominations. Councilor Taylor 380
seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. Appointments 381
approved 8-0, Councilor Aasen abstained. 382 383 Hamilton County Solid Waste Board (Term expires 12/31/2027, four-year term); One 384 appointment. Councilor Aasen moved to nominate Councilor Rich Taylor. Councilor Snyder 385
seconded. Councilor Aasen moved to close nominations. Councilor Ayers seconded. There was 386
no discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. Appointment approved 8-0, 387 Councilor Taylor abstained. 388 389 ANNOUNCEMENTS 390
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Council President Green thanked Councilor Worrell for his work as Council President in 2023, 392 presenting him with a commemorative gavel. 393 394 ADJOURNMENT 395
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Council President Green adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 397 398 Respectfully Submitted, 399 400
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Anthony Green, Council President 412 413 ATTEST: 414 415
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COMMON COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024 – 8:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE 5
6 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 7 8
Council President Tony Green, Councilors Rich Taylor, Teresa Ayers, Matthew Snyder, Anita Joshi and 9 Deputy Clerk Jessica Komp were present. 10 11 Councilors Jeff Worrell, Ryan Locke, Adam Aasen and Shannon Minnaar were not present. 12 13
Council President Green called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. 14 15 CLAIMS 16 17 Councilor Taylor moved to approve Claims. Councilor Ayers seconded. There was no Council 18
discussion. Council President Green called for the vote. Claims were approved 5-0. 19 20 1. Payroll $3,807,700.4021 2.General Claims $8,253,713.64 and $24,918.56 (Purchase Card)22 3.Retirement $107,695.9723
24 25 ADJOURNMENT26 27 Council President Green adjourned the meeting at 8:01 a.m. 28
29 Respectfully submitted, 30 31 32 ____________________________________ 33
Jacob Quinn, Clerk 34 35 Approved, 36 37 38
____________________________________ 39 Anthony Green, Council President 40 ATTEST: 41 42 43
__________________________________ 44 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 45 46
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CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2024 REPORT
REPORTING ON DECEMBER 2023 FINANCES
JANUARY 2024 ACTIVITIES
STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS
• Construction progressing on the following projects:
o Me lange
o The Signature
o First on Main
o Magnolia
o The Muse (The Corner)
o The Wren
o The Windsor
o Republic Airways (Hamilton Crossing)
o Proscenium II
o North End
o The LOR/1933 Lounge Project
o Lexington & Main Roundabout Art
o Anticipated purchase of 331
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
December Beginning Balance $ 7,339,339
December Revenues $ 17,243,475
December Transfers $ (315,651.99)
December Expenditures $ 16,234,570
December ending Balance Without Reserve Funds $ 7,655,244
Supplemental Reserve Fund
$ 4,277,846.35
City Center Bond Reserve $ 404,390
Midtown Bond Reserve $ 755,996
Midtown West Bond Reserve $ 592,441
Urban Parks Fund $ 1,575,960.58
December Balance With Reserve Funds $ 15,261,880
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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Financial Statement
DECEMBER MONTH-END FINANCIAL BALANCE
Ending Balance without
Restricted Funds
$ 7,655,244
Ending Balance with
Restricted Funds
$ 15,261,880
SUMMARY OF CASH
For the Month Ending December 2023
DESCRIPTION ACTUAL
MONTHLY
PROJECTION VARIANCE
Cash Balance 12/1/23
1101 Cash $ 5,584,483.69 $ 5,584,483.69 -
1110 TIF $ 1,754,855.98 $ 1,754,855.98 -
Total Cash $ 7,339,339.67 $ 7,339,339.67 -
Receipts
1101 Cash $ 986,951.29 $ 1,138,664.00 $ (151,712.71)
1110 TIF $ 19,025,338.25 $ 19,025,338.25 $ -
Developer Payments $ (2,768,814.53) $ (2,770,549.66) $ 1,735.13
Transfers to Reserves (TIF) $ (235,720.93) $ (122,989.15) $ (112,731.78)
Transfers to Reserves (non-TIF) $ (79,931.06) $ (134,777.39) $ 54,846.33
Transfer to SRF $ (377,347.98) $ (377,347.98) $ -
Total Receipts $ 16,550,475.04 $ 16,758,338.07 $ (207,863.03)
Disbursements
1101 Cash $ 491,682.64 $ 542,462.57 $ 50,779.93
1110 TIF $ 15,742,887.61 $ 15,742,887.31 $ (0.30)
Total Disbursements $ 16,234,570.25 $ 16,285,349.88 $ 50,779.63
1101 Cash $ 5,999,821.28 $ 6,045,907.73 $ (46,086.45)
1110 TIF $ 1,655,423.18 $ 1,766,420.13 $ (110,996.95)
Cash Balance 12/31/23 $ 7,655,244.46 $ 7,812,327.86 $ (157,083.40)
Total Usable Funds $ 7,655,244.46 $ 7,812,327.86 $ (157,083.40)
($2,000,000.00)
$0.00
$2,000,000.00
$4,000,000.00
$6,000,000.00
$8,000,000.00
OCTOBER
MONTH END BALANCE
Actual Budget Variance
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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FUND BALANCES AND OUTSTANDING RECEIVABLES
As of month-end December 2023
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Supplemental Reserve Fund $ 4,277,846
City Center Bond Reserve $ 404,390
Midtown Bond Reserve $ 755,996
Midtown West Bond Reserve $ 592,441
Urban Parks Fund $ 1,575,960.58
Sub-total: $ 7,606,635
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
TIF $ 1,655,423
Non TIF $ 5,999,821
Sub-total: $ 7,655,244
Total Funds $ 15,261,880
OUTSTANDING RECEIVABLES
N/A $ -
TOTAL OUTSTANDING RECEIVABLES $ -
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
MONTH END: DECEMBER 2023
DESCRIPTION REVENUE EXPENSES
Total Receipts (TIF) $ 15,643,454.81
Total Receipts (Non-TIF) $ 907,020.23
Expenditures (TIF) $ 15,742,887.61
Expenditures (Non-TIF) $ 491,682.64
FINANCIAL UPDATE
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Financial Update
TIF REVENUE AND DEBT
Estimated 2023 TIF revenue and PIATT payments available for CRC use is $33,004,655.
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
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TIF Revenue
Debt Service
DEBT PAYMENTS
Month Payment
June 2023 $15,921,642
December 2023 $16,070,026
PROJECT UPDATES
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Project Updates
CITY CENTER
Developer Partner: Pedcor Companies
Allocation Area: City Center
Use: Mixed-Use
Project Summary: Mixed Use development, multiple buildings
Figure 1 City Center Master Plan, provided by Pedcor City Center Development Company
PROJECT UPDATES
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1) Project Status – (changes noted below.)
CRC Contract Amounts:
City Center Bond: $ 16,214,875.00
2016 TIF Bond: $ 2,598,314.00 (5th Floor of Park East garage)
Site Construction Contract Amounts: $1,442,962 – Smock Fansler, contractor - Complete
Veterans Way Extension Project Amounts: $3,403,000 – Hagerman, contractor – Complete
Parcel 73 Site work: $149,600 – Smock Fansler, contractor
PROJECT USE PROJECT
DATES
DESIGN RENDERINGS PROVIDED BY PEDCOR
Veterans
Way
Garage
A five-story parking
structure with 735
parking spaces
Open to the public on
9/22/17
Completed
in
May 2017
Contract
Amt.
$13,954,68
3
Baldwin/
Chambers
A four-story building,
of approximately
64,000 square feet,
which will include
luxury apartments and
commercial retail/
office space.
Approx. 26
Apartments
Hagerman is the
contractor.
Completed
in June
2018
Pedcor
Office 5
A two-story building,
of approximately
20,000 square feet,
which will include
office space.
Start: Fall
2015
Completed
Q4 2017
Tenants have moved into the new building
PROJECT UPDATES
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Kent A three-story building,
of approximately
111,000 square feet of
luxury apartments.
Site drawings were
approved by the CRC
Architectural
Committee.
Start:
Summer
2018
Complete:
June 2021
Site Construction – Start: Spring 2018
Site Work Awarded – Spring 2018
Building Construction – Start: Summer 2018
Building Complete June 2021
- Pool and Site work is still under construction
Hamilton
(Park East
commerci
al/reside
ntial
buildings
Hamilton East: 5
ground floor
residential two-story
townhomes; 7,954 SF
of ground floor
commercial space
Hamilton West: 13,992
SF of ground floor
commercial space
Start:
Summer
2018
Hamilton East - Construction commenced: Summer 2018,
completed Summer 2019
Hamilton West – Construction commenced: Summer 2020, currently under construction
Playfair
and
Holland
A five-story building,
of approximately
178,000 square feet,
which will include 112
luxury apartments and
commercial
retail/office space.
Start:
September
2019
Complete:
Spring
2022
Approx.
112
Apartment
s
Windsor A four-story building,
of approximately
64,000 square feet.
Start:
Summer
2022
Complete:
May/June
2024
PROJECT UPDATES
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Wren A six-story building of
approximately
157,000 square feet,
which will include
luxury apartments and
commercial
office/retail space.
Start:
Summer
2020
Complete:
June 2024
Currently under construction
Note: All completion dates indicated above are per the Completion Guaranties executed between the CRC and Pedcor.
Should Pedcor miss these dates they are obligated to cover the debt obligations.
2) Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
3) CRC Commitments
An overview of commitments has been uploaded to the CRC website.
Most significantly, the CRC committed to publicly bid a four-story parking garage with not less than
620 parking spaces which has been completed and is available for public use. The CRC also
commits to coordinate any significant site plan changes requested by Pedcor with City Council.
December 2023
PROJECT UPDATES
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PROSCENIUM
1) Developer Partner(s): Novo Development
Group
2) Economic Development Area: 126th Street
3) Project Summary: Mixed-use development,
multiple buildings.
1) 197 Apartments; 22 for-sale condos
2) Approx. 140,000 SF of office and retail
space
3) Approx. 450 parking spaces (public and
private)
Total project budget: $60,000,000
4) Anticipated Project Schedule
Design Start 2016
Construction Start 2018
Construction Complete 2022
Tavern Construction Start Estimated Fall 2023
Tavern Construction Complete Estimated
5) Construction Milestones: Construction is complete. Construction of the Tavern estimated to begin fall
2023.
6) Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
7) CRC Commitments
No commitments by the CRC have been made.
The City will be relocating and burying Duke Energy’s transmission line and completing road
improvements adjacent to the development.
September 2022
September 2022
PROJECT UPDATES
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MELANGE
1)Developer Partner(s): Onyx + East
2)Economic Development Area: Firehouse
3)Project Summary: 45 for-sale townhomes
and approximately 12 for-sale flats
4)Total project budget: $30,000,000
5)Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction Start May 2021
Complete Estimated
December 2023
6)Construction Milestones: Construction is
underway.
7)CRC Commitments
CRC contributed land to the development of this project, relocated the CFD generator, and is funding
infrastructure, road work, and utility relocations with TIF.
8)Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
Rendering
September 2023 January 2024
PROJECT UPDATES
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CIVIC SQUARE GARAGE
1) CRC Design-Build Project
2)Economic Development Area: Carmel City
Center/Carmel City Center Amendment
3)Project Summary:
- 303-space parking garage
- 255 spaces will be open to the public
- 48 spaces are reserved for owner-occupied condos
that will line the west and north sides of the garage (to
be developed as part of a future CRC project)
4)Total project budget: $9,700,000
5)Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction Start January 2022
Construction End Opened
Summer 2022
6)Construction Milestones: Garage is now open for
public use.
7)CRC Commitments
The CRC will be involved with development and construction of the parking garage
8)Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
September 2022 Rendering
March 2023
PROJECT UPDATES
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FIRST ON MAIN
1)Developer Partner(s): Lauth Group, Inc.
2)Economic Development Area: Lot One
3)Project Summary:
- 310-space public parking garage
- Four-story, 73,000 SF Class-A office building with first floor restaurant space and a private rooftop terrace
- 8 condominiums
- 35 apartments
- Community gathering plaza featuring the City’s Rotary Clock
4)Total project budget: $35,000,000
5)Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction Start Fall 2021
Construction End Estimated
November 2023
6)Construction Milestones: Construction is underway.
7)CRC Commitments
CRC contributed the land for this development. Future commercial taxes from the project (TIF) are being
used to fund infrastructure improvements that may include the garage, utility relocations, and roadway
improvements.
8)Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
Rendering January 2024
PROJECT UPDATES
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THE SIGNATURE
1)Developer Partner(s): Tegethoff Development and Great Lakes Capital
2)Economic Development Area: Main and Old Meridian
3)Project Summary:
- 8 owner-occupied flats/condos
- 295 luxury apartments
- 15k sf of office/retail
- 374 structured parking spaces
- Dedication of land for future street
4)Total project budget: $78,000,000
5)Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction Start November 2021
Construction End Estimated December 2023 w/ retail buildouts ongoing through
Spring 2024
6)Construction Milestones: Construction is underway.
7)CRC Commitments:
Future commercial taxes from the project (TIF) are being used to fund infrastructure improvements that
may include the garage, utility relocations, and roadway improvements.
8)Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
Rendering January 2024
PROJECT UPDATES
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MAGNOLIA
1)Developer Partner(s): Old Town Companies
2)Economic Development Area: Magnolia
3)Project Summary: Multi-phase development that will include six condominium buildings with five units
per building, for a total of 30 for-sale condos, and future multi-family residential on the corner of City
Center Drive and Rangeline Road.
4)Total project budget:
5)Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction Start April 2022 (Building 1)
Construction End Estimated 2025 (Buildings 4-6)
6)Construction Milestones: Construction is underway.
7)CRC Commitments: CRC contributed the land for the development of this project.
8)Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
Rendering
September 2023
January 2024
PROJECT UPDATES
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THE MUSE
1)Developer Partner(s): Kite Reality Group
2)Economic Development Area: The Corner
3)Project Summary: mixed-use project consisting of 278 apartments, 25,000 square feet of office/retail
space, and a free 364-space public parking garage
4)Total project budget: $69,000,000
5)Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction Start Late 2021
Construction End
Bldg A/Garage: Estimated December 2023
Bldg B: Estimated April 2024
6)Construction Milestones: Construction is underway.
7)CRC Commitments
Future commercial taxes from the project (TIF) are being used to construct the public parking garage,
utility relocations, and streetscape improvements.
8)Council and/or CRC Action Items
Rendering January 2024
PROJECT UPDATES
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HAMILTON CROSSING
1)Developer Partner(s): Kite Reality Group and Pure Development, Inc.
2)Economic Development Area: Amended 126th Street
3)Project Summary: New home of Republic Airways. 105,000 square-foot training facility with 20
classrooms, 94 workstations, two cabin trainers, and eight flight simulators. The hotel adjacent to the
training center will be expanded to 274 rooms. 1,900 jobs brought/created with Republic alone.
4)Total project budget: $200,000,000 investment for Phase 1 and II
5)Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction Start HQ/Corporate Housing: Winter 2021 (Complete)
Garage: Winter 2022
Construction End HQ/Corporate Housing: Completed
Garage: Estimated April 2024
6)Construction Milestones: Construction is underway. Training Center is open.
7)CRC Commitments
Future commercial taxes from the project (TIF) are being used to fund infrastructure improvements that
may include the garage, utility relocations, and roadway improvements.
8)Council and/or CRC Action Items
Rendering
Rendering
January 2024
PROJECT UPDATES
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PROSCENIUM II
1) Developer Partner(s): Novo Development Group
2) Economic Development Area: Amended 126th Street
3) Project Summary: Mixed-use development
i. 120 parking spaces
ii. 48 Apartments; 7 for-sale condos
iii. Approx. 15,000 SF of office and retail space
iv. Approx. Total project budget: $18,000,000
4) Anticipated Project Schedule
Design Start 2021
Construction Start 2022
Construction Complete Estimated August 2024
5) Construction Milestones: Construction is underway.
6) Council and/or CRC Action Items
ACTION ITEM CITY COUNCIL CRC
7) CRC Commitments
No commitments by the CRC have been made.
Respectfully submitted,
Henry Mestetsky
Executive Director
Carmel Redevelopment Commission/Department
January 26, 2024
Prepared for City Council and the Redevelopment Commission
-End Report-
January 2024 Rendering
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Report to City Council From the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations Monday, February 5, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Presented by Kelvin Okamoto
The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations was established in November 2009. The mission of the Commission is to help our community acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of all its citizens. The Commission recognizes the importance of full civic engagement free from prejudice, intolerance, and bigotry and remains vigilant to issues that demonstrate a lack of sensitivity to the rights and needs of all our neighbors. Carmel is a community that welcomes and embraces its diversity. Carmel is, and will remain, a community where all people are welcome without regard to their race, religion, nationality, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socio-economic status, or age. We continually strive to build and strengthen the ties that join our community and reject any effort that would permit or promote discrimination of any sort, conscious or subconscious. We have been focused on this work for many years, and our commitment continues. The current members of the Commission are a diverse group of Carmel residents appointed by the Mayor and include: 1. Jessica Beer 2. Raju Chinthala 3. Kwan Hui 4. Ashhar Madni 5. Kelvin Okamoto 6. Dee Thornton 7. Michael Wallack Two additional members serve in an ex-officio capacity because of their unique roles with the city. They are: 8. Lisa Hartz, Director of Human Resources for the City of Carmel 9. Jim Barlow, Carmel Police Chief The Commission actively engages with the community by holding quarterly public meetings that are open to the public and held at City Hall, hosting solidarity vigils and cultural events, and making statements about social justice at high profile community meetings.
The Commission hosted “Celebration of Cultural Diversity” at the Carmel International Arts Festival in September 2023. The participating groups displayed their artwork, costumes, crafts, dance, and music on Main Street to show their different cultures. Many Carmel residents are volunteer members of the groups that participated, which included the following organizations:
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1. African Council of Indiana 2. Burmese American Community Institute 3. Carmel-Cortona (Italy) Sister City Committee 4. Carmel Sister Cities representing the relationship with Kawachinagano/Osaka/Japan 5. Carmel-Jelgava (Latvia) Sister City Committee 6. Carmel-Visakhapatnam (India) Sister City Committee 7. Carmel-Xiangyang (China) Sister City Committee 8. Indiana Association of Chinese Americans 9. Indianapolis Chinese Community Center 10. Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts 11. Multicultural School of Indiana 12. The Romain Society from Indiana 13. Ukrainian Society of Indiana To properly embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive future, we encourage all residents to enhance their knowledge of other people and their American experiences. Greater understanding reduces fears, bridges relationships, and builds community. A list of personal readings that may help increase understanding of one of the most pressing human issues can be found on the Commission’s page on the city’s website at carmel.in.gov. The list was compiled from recommendations by the Carmel Clay Public Library and members of the Commission. The Commission thanks the city for their support, and we invite the City Council and the community to attend our next Commission meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, February 8th, at 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Caucus Room of City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting. Citizens are also welcomed to contact the Commission by email at diversity@carmel.in.gov.
SPONSOR(s): Councilors Aasen, Hannon,
Rider and Worrell
This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Corporation Counsel, on 11/1/2023 at 4:25 p.m. No subsequent revision to this
Ordinance has been reviewed by Mr. Oberlander for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
ORDINANCE NO. D-2696-23 1
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, 3
ADDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 8-44 TO THE CARMEL CITY CODE 4
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Synopsis: Establishes a speed limit of 20 miles per hour within roundabouts. 6
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WHEREAS, the City of Carmel, Indiana, has the authority to establish motor vehicle speed limits 8
pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-21-5-6 and City Code Section 8-15; and 9
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WHEREAS, for the safety of the travelling public, the Common Council now finds it necessary to 11
establish a speed limit of twenty (20) miles per hour within City roundabouts. 12
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, 14
Indiana, as follows: 15
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Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference. 17
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Section 2. Carmel City Code Chapter 8, Article 4, Section 8-44 is hereby added to the Carmel City 19
Code to read as follows: 20
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Ҥ 8-44 Twenty m.p.h. Speed Limit Within Roundabouts. 22
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No person shall drive a motor vehicle in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour within a 24
roundabout.” 25
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Section 3. The Carmel Street Department is directed to promptly add the appropriate signage to 27
fulfill the mandates contained in this Ordinance upon its passage. 28
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Section 4. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance 30
are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance. 31
However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or 32
liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. 33
Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under 34
such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted. 35
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Section 5. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or 37
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as 38
enforcement of same can be given the same effect. 39
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Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage, 41
execution by the Mayor, and publication as required by law. 42
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Ordinance D-2696-23 46
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SPONSOR(s): Councilors Aasen, Hannon,
Rider and Worrell
PASSED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this ____ day of ________, 2024,49
by a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays. 50
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COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL 52
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Adam Aasen
____________________________________ Teresa Ayers
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Ryan Locke
___________________________________ Rich Taylor65
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___________________________________ Anthony Green
___________________________________ Jeff Worrell
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Shannon Minnaar
___________________________________ Matthew Taylor
___________________________________ Anita Joshi
ATTEST:
__________________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk73
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75 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ____ day of
_________________________ 2024, at _______ __.M.76
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78 ____________________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk79
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81 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this _____ day
of ________________________ 2024, at _______ __.M.82
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ATTEST:
___________________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Ordinance D-2696-23
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Corporation Counsel, on 11/1/2023 at 4:25 p.m. No subsequent revision to this
Ordinance has been reviewed by Mr. Oberlander for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Aasen, Councilor Snyder, Councilor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO.: CC 01-08-24-01 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
RECOMMENDING CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY AND REFERRING THE SAME TO THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION FOR RECOMMENDATION Synopsis: This Resolution refers a proposal to amend Section 1.30(F) of the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance to the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission for public hearing and recommendation to the Common Council.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana (“City”) previously
adopted Ordinance Z-644-19 restating and amending an ordinance establishing an impact fee for the purpose of planning and financing park and recreation infrastructure needed to serve new residential development (the “PRIF Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the PRIF Ordinance in accordance with Ind. Code §36-7-4-602(b) in order to revise the process for extending credits to developers in lieu of payment of the Park and Recreation Impact Fee (PRIF) established by the PRIF Ordinance; and WHEREAS, Ind. Code §36-7-4-607(b) requires any proposal to amend or partially repeal the text of the PRIF Ordinance be referred to the City’s Advisory Plan Commission (the “Commission”) for consideration and recommendation before any final action is taken by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, upon receiving a proposal for the amendment or repeal of the text of the PRIF Ordinance, the Commission shall, within sixty (60) days, hold a public hearing in accordance with Ind. Code §36-7-4-607(b) and make a recommendation on the proposal not later than sixty (60) days after the Commission holds the public hearing; and WHEREAS, as required by Ind. Code §36-7-4-607(c) the Commission is required to certify to the Common Council the Commission’s recommendation before final action is taken by the Common Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Recommendation and Referral. The Common Council proposes for consideration the amendment to the PRIF Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A and refers the same
to the Commission for consideration, a public hearing and recommendation before any final action is taken by the Common Council. A form of Notice of Public Hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit B for the Commission’s convenience. Section 3. Action by the Common Council. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Commission, the Common Council shall review and consider adoption of the Amendment. Section 4. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the Council and approval of the Mayor and upon such approval shall be transmitted by the Clerk
to the Commission. SO RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel. Indiana, this ___ day of
SPONSOR(S): Councilor Aasen, Councilor Snyder, Councilor Taylor
_______________, 2024 by a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
______________________________ _______________________________ Anthony Green, President Adam Aasen, Vice-President
______________________________ ______________________________
Jeff Worrell Teresa Ayers
______________________________ ______________________________
Shannon Minnaar Ryan Locke
______________________________ ______________________________ Matthew Snyder Rich Taylor
______________________________
Anita Joshi
ATTEST:
______________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ___ day of
_________________, 2024, at ______ __.M.
_________________________________
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ___ day of
_________________, 2024, at ______ __.M.
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Sue Finkam, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Resolution Number CC 01-08-24-01
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Prepared by: Brian Bosma Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP
111 Monument Circle Ste 900 Indianapolis, IN 46204
EXHIBIT “A
Form of Amending Ordinance ORDINANCE Z- ____________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTION 1.30(F) OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
This Ordinance amends and replaces Section 1.30(F) of the Unified Development
Ordinance regarding the procedures for granting of park and recreation fee credits. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana (“City”) previously adopted Ordinance Z-644-19 restating and amending an ordinance to establish an impact fee for
the purpose of planning and financing park and recreation infrastructure needed to serve new
residential development (the “PRIF Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the text of the PRIF Ordinance pursuant in Ind. Code §36-7-4-602(b) in order to revise the process for the approval of extending
credits to developers in lieu of the payment of the Park and Recreation Impact Fee (PRIF)
established by the PRIF Ordinance; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Common Council Resolution No. CC-__-24-__, the City’s Advisory Plan Commission (the “Commission”) received the Common Council’s proposal to consider and provide a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the proposed
amendment to the PRIF Ordinance; and
WHERAS, pursuant to Ind. Code §36-7-4-604 the Commission held a public hearing on ___________, 2024 after providing public notice thereof as required by law; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the public hearing the Commission voted to make the
following recommendation as evidenced by the certification attached hereto as Exhibit A: __________; and WHEREAS, the Common Council now desires to adopt the Amendment in the form
included in this Ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by
this reference. Section 2. Amendment. Section 1.30(F) of the Uniform Development Ordinance shall be amended and restated as follows:
F. Credit in Lieu of Payment; Exemptions:
1. Pursuant to IC 36-7-4-1335, any developer (or individual) obligated to pay a fee
pursuant to the terms of this PRIF Ordinance may be granted the option of
financing, constructing and dedicating Parks and Recreation Infrastructure instead of making all or part of any impact fee payment which may be due, so long as such financing, construction and dedication are accomplished either:
a. Pursuant to the Zone Improvement Plan and with the consent and acceptance of
the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation, or
b. With respect to components of infrastructure or other improvements that are not included in the Zone Improvement Plan, with the consent and acceptance of the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation.
All credits granted pursuant to this PRIF Ordinance shall be subject to final
approval and acceptance by the Common Council.
2. The developer (or individual) providing the infrastructure or improvement, shall be allowed a credit in an amount equal to the sum of:
a. The actual cost of constructing or providing the infrastructure or improvements, plus
b. The fair market value of the land, real property interests, and site improvements
provided.
3. The amount of the credit shall be determined by agreement (the "Credit Agreement") between the person constructing or providing the infrastructure or improvement and the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation. The developer
(or individual) shall make a request for credit prior to the issuance of the
improvement location permit. In the event the credit is less than the amount of the impact fee due pursuant to Section 1.30(E): Establishment of Impact Fee above, the remaining balance shall be due in accordance with the provisions stated hereafter.
4. Credits against impact fees otherwise due shall be allowed pursuant to this section
for all infrastructure and improvements constructed or furnished in accordance with
IC 36-7-4-1313 and IC 36-7-4-1335 since January 1, 1989. In addition, a developer (or individual) responsible for installing infrastructure or improvements may designate in writing a method of allocating its credits to future owners who may be successors in interest to the credits earned by the developer (or individual) as part
of the Credit Agreement provided for above.
5. Any developer (or individual) obligated to pay the fee established by this PRIF
Ordinance whose property was totally or partially destroyed by fire, storm or other casualty beyond his or her control, shall be exempt from said fee if such developer (or individual) repairs or replaces the destroyed structure without creating a burden
on Parks and Recreation Infrastructure greater than the burden imposed by the
destroyed structure. In the event of such additional burden, the fee shall be calculated based only on the increased burden created by the structure.
Section 3. Ordinances Repealed. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent
with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency, as
of the effective date of this Ordinance, such repeal to have prospective application only. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval by the Mayor in accordance with Ind. Code §36-7-4-
610(d).
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this ____ day of _____________, 2024, by a vote of _____ ayes and _____nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
______________________________ _______________________________
Anthony Green, President Adam Aasen, Vice-President
______________________________ ______________________________
Jeff Worrell Teresa Ayers
______________________________ ______________________________
Shannon Minnaar Ryan Locke
______________________________ ______________________________
Matthew Snyder Rich Taylor
______________________________
Anita Joshi
ATTEST:
__________________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ____ day of
____________, 2024, at _______ __.M. _______________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ___ day of ______________, 2024, at ______ __.M.
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Sue Finkam, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________ Jacob Quinn, Clerk
EXHIBIT “A” CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PROPOSAL BY THE CARMEL COMMON COUNCIL TO AMEND THE CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE §36-7-4-602(b) ORDINANCE Z-________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 1.30(f): PARKS AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES To: The Honorable Common Council
of the City of Carmel Hamilton County, Indiana Dear Members:
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the proposal by the Common Council to the Commission to amend Chapter 1.30(f): Parks and Recreation Impact Fees received in the form attached hereto. The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission’s recommendation on the proposal is __________.
At its regularly scheduled meeting on __________, 2024, the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission held a public hearing after publishing notice thereof in accordance with law, and thereafter voted _____ in favor, _____ opposed, _____ abstaining, to forward to the Common Council, the proposed Ordinance Z-________ with a ___________ recommendation.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Commission’s recommendation, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-607(_)(_), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on the proposal. Ninety days from the date of the original certification (___________, 2024) is ______________, 2024.
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION BY: ______________________________
Brad Grabow, President
ATTEST: ________________________
____________, Secretary
Carmel Advisory Plan Commission Dated: __________, 2024
EXHIBIT “B” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION DOCKET No.: CPA-2023-__________ Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public
hearing upon a proposal by the Carmel Common Council to amend the Carmel Unified
Development Ordinance (“UDO”) pursuant to documents filed with the Department of Community Services as follows: revise the UDO to eliminate the authority of the Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety to grant Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Credits to developers of projects within the City, and to vest such authority solely in the Carmel Clay Board of Parks and
Recreation with all such Credits being subject to approval by the Carmel Common Council.
Designated as Docket No. ___-2024-__________, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, _______, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Second Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032.
The file for this proposal, including Council Resolution No. CC-__-24__-__ which includes the proposed Ordinance Amendment, may be examined at the Office of the Plan Commission, Carmel Department of Community Services, Division of Planning and Zoning, Carmel City Hall, Third Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, telephone no. (317)
571-2417.
Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal
will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition,
the hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary. Joe Shestak, Administrator Carmel Plan Commission
(317) 571-2417
Date: _________, 2024
SPONSOR(S): Councilors Worrell, Snyder, Aasen, and Joshi
This Resolution was prepared by Benjamin Legge, Interim Corporation Counsel, on January 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. No subsequent revision to this Resolution has been reviewed by Mr. Legge for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
RESOLUTION NO. CC 02-05-24-01 1 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, 3
AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS PURSUANT TO IC 5-13-9-5 4
5 Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the solicitation of quotes for, and investment in, certificates of 6 deposit. 7 8
WHEREAS, Indiana Code § 5-13-9-5 empowers the fiscal body of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to 9
authorize by resolution the City’s investing officer to solicit quotes for certificates of deposit from, and to 10 invest in certificates of deposit of, depositories that have not been designated by the local board of finance 11 but have been designated by the state board of finance as a depository for state deposits; and 12 13
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to authorize such solicitation and investment. 14
15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, 16 Indiana, that: 17 18
Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. 19 20 Section 2. The City’s investing officer is hereby authorized to solicit quotes for certificates of 21 deposit from depositories that have not been designated by the local board of finance, but have been 22 designated by the state board of finance as a depository for state deposits. 23
24 Section 3. The City’s investing officer is hereby authorized to invest in certificates of deposit of 25 depositories that have not been designated by the local board of finance, but have been designated by the 26 state board of finance as a depository for state deposits. 27 28
Section 4. The City’s investing officer shall solicit and invest in certificates of deposit pursuant 29 to the authority granted herein by following the procedures set forth in Indiana Code § 5-13-9-5, as the 30 same may be amended from time to time. 31 32
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect on the date of its passage by the Common Council. 33
34 Section 6. This Resolution, and the authority granted herein, shall expire on the date that is one 35 (1) year from the date on which this Resolution takes effect. 36 37
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SPONSOR(S): Councilors Worrell, Snyder, Aasen, and Joshi
This Resolution was prepared by Benjamin Legge, Interim Corporation Counsel, on January 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. No subsequent revision to this Resolution has been reviewed by Mr. Legge for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
SO RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this day of 48 ________, 2024, by a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays. 49 50
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL 51 52 53 Anthony Green, President Adam Aasen, Vice-President 54
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56 Jeff Worrell Matt Snyder 57 58 ______________________________ 59
Rich Taylor Teresa Ayers 60
61 62 Anita Joshi Ryan Locke 63 64
______________________________ 65 Shannon Minnaar 66 67 68 ATTEST: 69
70 ________________________________________________________________ 71 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 72 73
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this day of 74
_________________________ 2024, at _______ __.M. 75
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Jacob Quinn, Clerk 79
80 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this day of 81
________________________ 2024, at _______ __.M. 82
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Sue Finkam, Mayor 86 ATTEST: 87 88 89
90 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 91 92 Resolution CC 02-05-24-01 93
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Worrell, Aasen, and Joshi
This Resolution was prepared by Benjamin Legge, Interim Corporation Counsel, on January 26, 2024, at 2:44 p.m. No subsequent revision to this Resolution has been reviewed by Mr. Legge for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
RESOLUTION CC 02-05-24-02 1 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, 3 APPROVING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE GRANT FUND (FUND#900) INTO THE 4 GENERAL FUND (FUND#101) 5 6 Synopsis: Transfers $2,000.00 in grant funds that the City of Carmel received from the 7
Indiana Arts Commission into the General Fund. 8
9 WHEREAS, the City has received grant funds from the Indiana Arts Commission in the amount 10 of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), which were deposited into the Grant Fund (#900); 11 12
WHEREAS, the City now desires to transfer the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) 13
from the Grant Fund (Fund #900) into the General Fund (Fund #101). 14 15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, 16 that the Controller is authorized to transfer funds from the Grant Fund into the General Fund (Fund 17
#101) as follows: 18 19 $2,000.00 from GRANT FUND (Fund #900) 20 21 To 22
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Worrell, Aasen, and Joshi
This Resolution was prepared by Benjamin Legge, Interim Corporation Counsel, on January 26, 2024, at 2:44 p.m. No subsequent revision to this Resolution has been reviewed by Mr. Legge for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
SO RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this day of 46 ________, 2024, by a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays. 47
48 COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL 49 50 51 Anthony Green, President Adam Aasen, Vice-President 52
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54 Jeff Worrell Matt Snyder 55 56 ______________________________ 57
Rich Taylor Teresa Ayers 58
59 60 Anita Joshi Ryan Locke 61 62
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Shannon Minnaar 64 65 ATTEST: 66 67
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Jacob Quinn, Clerk 69 70 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this day of 71
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74 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 75 76 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this day of 77
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80 81 Sue Finkam, Mayor 82 ATTEST: 83 84
85 86 Jacob Quinn, Clerk 87 88 Resolution CC 02-05-24-02 89
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