Good evening.

Let us begin our meeting with a prayer and pledge of allegiance, led by Councillor Jesse Brown.

Good evening, everyone.

Tonight I've invited Pastor Janelle Howard of Hobie Street Church of Christ to lead the prayer.

And then I've asked Pastor Tim Lindsay to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Let us pray.

God, as we gather together tonight in this space, I call on you to give us calmness in the midst of chaos and calamity and confusion.

Give us the strength to remain calm and be kind.

Give us direction as we watch support being stalled and health care being hindered.

And it seems as if injustice has taken over all of our social media sites.

Give us direction.

And God, if you will inspire and instruct us on this journey.

We all see things from our own vantage point, but may we be inspired that our cause is for the people.

And all of our work should be done with the people.

Bless this chamber, those leaders, and all of us who have gathered.

We honor you.

We ask for your guidance and instruction.

Let all who agree say amen.

Amen.

And to the Republic, for which it stands.

One nation under God.

Thanks, Catholics.

Counselors, please select your green button to indicate your attendance.

Have asked to be excused for this evening.

So the next item on the agenda is official communications.

Madam Clerk.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Ladies and gentlemen, you are hereby notified that regular meetings of the City County Council, police, fire, and solid waste collection service, special service district councils will be held in the City County Building in the public assembly room on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7 o'clock PM.

The purposes of such meetings being to conduct any and all business that may come properly before regular meetings of the council.

Sincerely, Bob Ossley, President City County Council.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have approved with my signature and delivered this day to the clerk of the City County Council, Yolanda Winfield, the following ordinances.

Fiscal ordinance numbers eleven and twelve, two thousand twenty-five.

Joseph H.

Hawks at Mayor.

Mr.

President, this concludes the official communications.

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

The next item on our agenda is the adoption of the agenda.

Do I have consent?

And the next item on our agenda is approval of the journals for October the 6th, 2025.

Do I have consent?

Consent.

Let's proceed now to presentation of petitions, memorials, and special resolutions.

And this first item on our agenda is proposal number three five three, which recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir.

So everybody can uh I think they're crowding uh closer, yeah.

There are a lot of kids here.

So today we are very grateful to be joined by the Indianapolis Children's Choir.

Um they had approached me about doing this because obviously 40 years in the city, they are one of the really I think bedrock institutions of having so much involvement.

They actually relocated into District 4 a few years ago with their beautiful new headquarters at 91st in Allisonville, and we thought it'd be a great way of just honoring them for all their work in the city.

Also, uh too much debate, they're not gonna be singing tonight.

Uh there's a whole age range of kids that we decided it would be easier just to do it as just a normal proclamation, but um we're really honored to have some of their staff here and a lot of the people.

So here's the uh special resolution.

Special resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir.

Whereas the Indianapolis Children's Choir, the ICC, founded in 1986 by Henry Leck, has served as a beacon of musical excellence and youth development in central central Indiana for four decades.

And whereas the visionary uh leadership of executive artistic director, Josh Petty, the Indianapolis Children's Choir has continued to nurture and inspire over 7500 young people annually, ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years through its diverse and inclusive music education programs, and whereas the Indianapolis Children's Choirs, uh including early childhood, community outreach, and performing choirs provide transformative experiences for children across nearly 20 counties, representing over 360 schools and 56 school districts.

And whereas the ICC's commitment to accessibility and community outreach is demonstrated through its regional choirs in Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, and Marion Counties, as well as a partnership with arts, civic, and educational institutions, and whereas the ACC has earned national and international acclaim, performing at prestigious venues and events, including the 2024 U.S.

Olympic swimming trials, the Super Bowl uh back in Indianapolis, the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and for dignitaries such as Noble Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

And whereas the ICC has enriched the cultural fabric fabric of Indianapolis through performances, agberatorial inaugurations, national conferences, and collaborations with world-renowned artisan orchestras, while also producing award recordings and broadcasts.

And whereas the ICC transforms lives through powerful choral uh experiences and music education, empowering young voices to grow, connect, and lead on stage and in the community.

And whereas the 2025 season, the magical moments, celebrates the ICC's 40 years of artistic excellence, community impact, and dedication to shaping the lives of young people through music now, therefore, be it resolved, by the city county council of the city of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Section 1.

The Indianapolis City County Council recognized the 40th anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir.

Section 2.

The Council celebrates extraordinary contributions of the Indianapolis Children's Choir to our city, our youth, and our shared cultural heritage.

Section three, the mayor's invited to join in this resolution by fixing a signature here too.

Section four.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with Indiana Code 363414.

The special resolution is sponsored by Council Roberts and was passed by the City County Council this third day, November 2025.

And I so moved.

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Any opposed name?

The motion carries.

And back to the speaker.

Yeah.

And again, this is just such an institution of our city.

The amount of people when I posted a few weeks about going to the Gal for the 40th anniversary that have some kind of connection to it.

One additional thing I'll mention.

Many of us know State Representative Mitch Gore, him and his wife Brittany met as uh Indianapolis Children's Choir members uh when they were 10 years old and are married to the state, so that's not proof it works out.

Uh nothing else will be.

Um, our other guests, one of our uh esteemed community members, Amber Denny, who's the president of the board.

If we would be able to give her a few seconds to speak, would love to share some of the other contributions as well.

Yes, please.

Thank you very much for this opportunity to speak on behalf of the Indianapolis Children's Choir.

Not only do I serve as president of the board at this time, I am a parent of ICC, my youngest son sings in the choir.

I'm also a founding member.

I was 12 years old when Henry Leck started the choir.

I was in his very first choral festival that took place at Universalist Unitarian Church off of 42nd Street with the end of the week performance at Butler University, performed in the Pan Am Games that happened here in Indianapolis, both in the opening ceremonies with Sandy Patty, closing ceremonies with Gloria Estefan.

Indianapolis Children's Choir has performed on every continent except for Antarctica over the years.

One of these days, Josh Petty swears we're gonna sing to the penguins so that we can hit all of the continents.

This choir has served as ambassadors for this city.

It brings children from all over the city together.

Friendships are made with students from as far north as 96th Street, bonding with students from Speedway, the southern border off of Madison Street to Sunnyside.

All over very rarely do you find an organization that brings people, children from all over the city that can say they are Indianapolis, not just neighborhoods, but all over Indianapolis together in one place in unity.

And that is actually our signature song that is sung every single year.

Every student sings it year after year is about unity.

And that is one of the things that we pride ourselves on as the Indianapolis Children's Choir.

So thank you very much for this honor.

Celebrating 40 years in existence.

Part of my role as board president is to make sure that we're here for another 40 years.

Thank you.

Thank you guys all.

Thank you guys.

The next item on our agenda is proposal number 354, which recognizes the 50th annual South Side Reunion Picnic.

All right.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

This evening we have a special resolution recognizing the 50th annual South Side Reunion Picnic, whereas the annual South Side Pick reunion picnic, held on August 2nd, 2025, has been celebrated each year in Babe Denny Park for the past 50 years.

This resolution honors and commemorates that history, affectionately known as the first Saturday in August.

This cherished tradition unites generations of Babe Denny neighborhood, preserving bonds of friendship and family that endured even after Interstate 70 displaced this close-knit historic African American and formerly also Jewish communities in the 1970s.

And whereas the reunion began as the William Lester Craig Day in honor of the owner of Craig Funeral Home, whose leadership with the Men's Southside Fellowship Club helped sustain family ties.

The event was first held at Meikle Street Park, later renamed Babe Denny Park in 1977 to honor Edward Bey Babe Denny, a Southsider, a dedicated city employee, and the first black motorcycle police officer in Indianapolis.

And whereas, through the deep bonds shared by the close-knit family and friends, this community has remained strong.

And strong thanks to this annual reunion.

Echoes of the past still resonate today, as documented in the 2012 publication, The Neighborhood of Saturdays, which chronicles the oral history of the African American and Sephardic Jewish residents who lived side by side from the 1910s to the 1960s in the historic and diverse Near Southside neighborhood.

And whereas the City Council of Indianapolis recognizes the 50th annual South Side Reunion picnics, which included music, laughter, tears of joy, food, activity, guest speakers, and awards as more than an occasion for reminiscence and recognition.

This annual event, which will continue to be celebrated long into the future, stands as a powerful testament to this community's enduring resilience and unity in the face of change.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana.

Section one, the Indianapolis City County Council recognizes the 50th annual South Side Picnic held on August 2nd, 2025, representing a community's steadfast unity and resilience.

Section two.

The council celebrates the extraordinary contributions of the residents, past and present, of this historic neighborhood surrounding the Babe Denny Park on the near South Side of Indianapolis.

Section three, the mayor is invited to join in this resolution by fixing his signature here too, and he has.

Section four, the resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption with compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.

This special resolution was sponsored by Counselors Jones and Osley and was passed by the city council this third day of November 2025.

And Mr.

President, ISA move.

The motion's been promptly moved and seconded.

All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Any opposed?

Nay.

Motion carries.

Back to the speaker.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

And thank you, allowing for us to recognize this extraordinary group today.

Mr.

President, with your permission, I would like to allow Ms.

Conn a few brief remarks.

Yes, please.

Thank you.

Okay, thank you.

Um, good evening.

I'm Beverly Kahn, and I want to thank Counselor Kristen Jones and President Opsley for sponsoring our resolution and also to the members of the City County Council.

First, on behalf of the South Side Reunion Committee and the many families who have gathered for the 50 years in Babe Diddy Park, I sincerely thank you for this meaningful resolution.

Your recognition honors not only our history but our spirit of community that has sustained this tradition for half a century.

This resolution affirms the legacy of William Lester Craig Day, which he's there's some descendants right here.

Gia and also Craig.

Oh god, I lost my place here.

Okay.

And so a day created to celebrate connection, resilience, and pride among families who helped shape the South Side of Indianapolis.

Second, it acknowledges the generations who continue to gather through rain and shine and even through a pandemic to honor our ancestors and to keep our stories alive for Babe Denny, formerly Michael Street Park.

Third, we want to thank you and the Department of Parks and Recreation for our upcoming reserve renovations.

Thank you guys.

Got it.

We are deeply grateful for this recognition if we're continued partnership and preserving our shared heritage.

We look forward to celebrating the 50th annual Southside, 51st annual South Side Reunion on August 1st, 2026, and welcome all of you to the park to continue to bring us home year after year.

The descendants of William Lester Craig are present.

Thank you to Babe Denny supporters.

We thank you all so much.

My name is Beatrice R.

Meller, otherwise known as Miss Pete.

I was raised and barned on the South Side, up under the highway.

Okay.

But we have been together as a group and a family for years.

Mr.

Craig, Miss Craig, her children, I've known them all, went to school with the kid.

We recognize the fact that we were kind of up under there for a while.

People didn't recognize us.

People still want to call the South Side downtown.

Nothing downtown.

We are part of a family, and our families grew up together, educated together, and continue to stick together.

So come this year, 2026, we'll be doing it again.

Thank you.

I just like to identify myself to some people who don't know me.

I'm Lamont Craig, the grandson of William Lester Craig.

This is my cousin Gia Craig Miller, the granddaughter of William Lester Craig.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

This next item on our agenda.

Proposal number 369 recognizes the 10th anniversary of the exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League and celebrates its national recognition at the 2025 National Urban League Conference.

Okay.

City County has special resolution number 19, 2025.

A special resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of the exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League and celebrating its national recognition at the 2025 National Urban League Conference.

Whereas 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League, the young professional auxiliary of the Indianapolis Urban League, which for a decade has empowered young black professionals through civic engagement, leadership development, and service to the Indianapolis community.

And whereas, in recognition of its remarkable impact, the exchange was honored at the 2025 National Urban League Conference with three distinguished awards, the President of the Year Award, the Robert Ingram National Day of Service Award, and the UB Price National Chapter of Excellence Award.

These recognitions underscore the chapter's leadership, innovation, and service.

And whereas President Kelly Ducet was named President of the Year for her strategic leadership, mentorship, and stewardship of the Exchange Leadership Fellowship, contributing more than 680 hours to the chapter's mission, guiding three cohorts of fellows and inspiring excellence across the national movement.

And whereas the exchange earned the Robert Ingram National Day of Service Award for its impactful 2024 service initiative, which advanced youth literacy by collecting and donating over 900 books, hosting a joyful reading hour with local students, and collaborating with the dub with WMBA legend Tamika Ketchings to celebrate reading as a tool of empowerment.

And whereas the exchange was recognized with the UB Price Chapter of Excellence Award, the highest honor for a young profession professionals chapter.

After reaching over 700 young professionals, delivering more than 2,000 hours of leadership development and executing programs that expanded civil educ education, policy advancement, and community impact across Indianapolis.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana.

Section one, the Indianapolis City County Council proudly celebrates the exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League on its 10th anniversary and commends its national recognition at the 2025 National Urban League Conference.

Section two, the council recognizes the extraordinary contributions of the exchange, which stands as a model of visionary leadership, transformative service, and the collective power of young black professionals to shape a more just and vibrant future for Indianapolis and beyond.

Section three, the mayor is invited to join this resolution by a fixing his signature, which he has.

Section four, this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC36-3-4-14.

This special resolution was sponsored by Councillor Osley and was passed by the City County Council this third day of November 2025.

I so move.

Any opposed nay.

Motion carries.

Back to the speaker.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

And I would like to turn it over to Kelly for any comments.

Good evening, and thank you all for this uh awesome honor.

Um, for the last 10 years, the exchange has been committed to developing young professionals in ways of professional and personal development, civic engagement, and making sure that they understand their importance here in the city of Indianapolis.

With that, we have people that are in civic engagement now and leadership.

We have those that have started their own businesses, we have those that are committed to making Indianapolis the best city it can be.

And so for the next 10 years, we are committed to making sure that we are an uh a vehicle of uh retainment of young talent in this city.

Um we are really want to make sure that people feel seen, that they feel connected, that they feel like they understand what's happening in the city of Indianapolis, and we're doing just that.

So our awards are admirable, but our impact really is the highlight of what the exchange has been doing.

And so while we are gracious for this honor, we will continue to make sure that we are making impact with or without awards.

So thank you.

Oh, oh my favorite.

Thank you all.

The next item on our agenda is proposal number 370, which recognizes the World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims and affirming the city's commitment to Vision Zero Indianapolis.

Just uh note before we start.

Um, this is a resolution recognizing World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Um, we are presenting this and passing this um this evening, but there'll be uh recognition of this uh on the 16th of this month, and um I know several counselors um will likely attend, and counselor Nielsen will be bringing a copy of this um uh for that recognition and reading it there.

Um, with that, I'm gonna go ahead and start this.

Um City County Council special resolution number 20, 2025, a special resolution recognizing the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and affirming the city's commitment to Vision Zero Indianapolis.

Whereas traffic violence claimed the lives of more than 643 Indianapolis residents between 2019 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and whereas in 2024, there were 101 fatalities for people driving or riding in a motor vehicle, 33 fatalities for people walking, and four fatalities for people riding bikes in the city of Indianapolis, according to the Indiana State Police fatal crash reporting system, and whereas this resolution recognizes that in the first 10 months of 2025, there have been 67 fatalities for people driving or riding in a motor vehicle, 18 fatalities for people walking, and nine fatalities for people riding bikes.

The nine fatalities for people riding bikes is a new record with two months remaining in the year, and whereas this resolution memorializes those who have lost their lives in traffic crashes, elevates awareness of the urgent need for bold and systematic action to make our roadways safe for everyone, and aligns with both the global campaign of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and the City of Indianapolis's vision zero commitment, and whereas the Vision Zero Indianapolis initiative sets a goal to eliminate all traffic related fatalities and serious injuries on city streets by the year 2035 through a data-driven equitable safe systems approach that prioritizes safe street design and speed management and community engagement and we are there.

And whereas the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a global event honoring the millions who have been killed or seriously injured on the world's roads and acknowledging the profound suffering of victims, families, and communities.

And whereas the observance provides a platform for road traffic victims and their families to remember all those killed or seriously injured on the roads, to acknowledge the crucial work of emergency responders, medical professionals, and advocates, and promote evidence-based actions to prevent and ultimately eliminate future road traffic deaths and injuries and whereas the 2025 World Day of Remembrance theme, remember support act reminds all levels of government and the public of our shared responsibility to increase safety measures and take meaningful action to protect all road users.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the city county uh council of the city of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana.

Section one, the Indianapolis City County Council hereby recognizes November 16th as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in the City of Indianapolis and Marion County and honors all individuals who have lost their lives or have been seriously injured in our city's roadways.

Section two, the council reaffirms our commitment to Vision Zero Indianapolis and urges continued collaboration among city departments, community organizations, and residents to advance the goals of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Indianapolis streets.

Section three.

The mayor is invited uh to join in this resolution by fixing his signature here too.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon the adoption and compliance with IC 363414.

The special issues was sponsored by Councillors Barthes, Nielsen, Cahill, and was passed by the City County Council on this day.

I so move.

Motion is impromptu moved and seconded.

All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Any opposed nay?

Seeing none.

Motion carries.

Back to the speakers.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Next item on our agenda is proposal number three five five.

Proposal uh three five five approves the schedule of regular council meetings for the year 2026.

All councilors should have received a draft calendar and a copy of the resolution in their package this evening.

If there is no discussion, I would like to entertain a motion regarding proposal number three five five.

Second.

Very good.

The motion's been properly moved and seconded.

All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Any opposed, nay.

Motion carries.

Thank you very much.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number three one zero, referred to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.

Chairwoman Lewis.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

With consent, I would like to take proposal 310 and 312 together.

Proposal number 310 was referred to Metropolitan Economic Development.

It reappoints Brian Barton to the Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals.

That proposal passed out of committee by a vote of eight to zero.

Proposal three twelve reappoints Brent Lyle to the Metropolitan Development Commission.

It also passed out of uh committee by a vote of eight to zero, Mr.

President.

I so move.

Second.

Notion is improperly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

All right, seeing none, let us proceed to the board for a vote.

Motion carries 22 to 0.

So next item on our agenda is proposal number 315.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Yes.

Yes, Mr.

President.

I sat in as chair that evening.

So proposal number 315 reappoints Dwayne Ingram to the Board of Public Health and Safety.

Public Safety Committee met on October 22nd.

Councillor Graves moved, seconded by Councillor Delaney to send proposal number 315 to the full council with the due pass recommendation.

The motion carried by a vote of seven to zero.

Mr.

President, I so move.

Second.

All right, the motion has been promptly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

I see none.

Let us proceed to the board for our vote.

Motion carries 22 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 318.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Boots.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 318 2025 reappoints Dan Yet Smith to the domestic violence fatality council.

Um councilor Delaney moved, seconded by Councillor Graves to send proposal number 36318 to the full council with a due pass recommendation.

Motion carried by a vote of seven to zero.

Mr.

President, I still move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

Seeing none, let us proceed to the board for a vote.

Motion carries 22 to 0.

And the next item on agenda is proposal number 319.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Boots.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 319-2025 reappoints Wendy Tucker to the early intervention planning council.

Um the committee met on October 22nd.

Councillor Muscari moved, seconded by Councillor Graves to send proposal number 319 to the full council with a due pass recommendation.

The motion carried by a vote of seven to zero.

Mr.

President, I so move.

Very good.

The motion is promptly moved and seconded.

Comments from counselors.

Seeing none, let us proceed to the board for a vote.

Motion carries 22 to 0.

The next item in our agenda is proposal number 321, referred to public works committee.

Chairwoman Jones.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

With consent, I would like to take proposal number three two one and proposal number three two two together.

Thank you.

Proposal number 321 2025 was referred to public works committee on 102325.

It reappoints Leslie Schulte to the Public Works Committee.

The committee motion pass 8 to 0 to send proposal number 321 to the full council with the due pass recommendation.

Proposal number 322 was referred to public works committee on 1023 2025.

It reappointed Sebeka Juwanza to the public, the Board of Public Works.

The committee passed out the committee action passed 8 to 0 to send the proposal number 2 322 to the full council with the due pass recommendation and Mr.

President I so move.

Motion is promptly moved and seconded.

Are you having a problem with the uh motion carries 22 to 0?

This next item on our agenda is introduction to proposals.

Madam Clerk.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

The following proposals were referred to the administration and finance committee.

Proposal number 328, 2025, introduced by Councilor Miscarry, transfers existing appropriations from various city-county funds for use by various city-county departments and agencies and appropriates of 124,570 dollars of grant awards not previously appropriated.

Proposal number 329 2025 introduced by Councilor Miscary, approves the transfer of $510,000 and an additional appropriation totaling $838,000 in the budget 2025 budget of the Office of Corporation Counsel for the purposes of funding attorney fees associated with ongoing cases.

Proposal number 330, 2025, introduced by Councillor Muscary, approves an additional appropriation of $4,820,500 and a transfer of $68,000 in the 2025 budget of the information services agency for the purposes of transitioning the county's property tax system and other software services.

The following proposals were referred to the community affairs committee.

Proposal number 331 2025 introduced by Councillor Alley Brown, approves an additional appropriation totaling $710,000 and a decrease of four 47,489,000 dollars in the 2025 budget of the animal care services for the purposes of funding personnel costs, additional spay and neuter bills, medical supplies, and service cost.

The following proposals were referred to the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.

Proposal number 332, 2025, introduced by Councillor Allen, accepts the Marion County Recorder's sworn statement and approves the recorder's request to use money and the perpetuation fund to pay for other office expenses, including a special property fraud alert and veterans honors promotion, including non-political billboards, radio and TV ads, and special event during the 2026 fiscal year.

Proposal number 333, 2025, introduced by Councillor Osely approves the 2026 budget of the downtown economic enhancement district in the amount of $5,500,000 pursuant to IC 36-7-40-7A and section 121 through 1105 of the revised code.

Proposal number 334 2025 introduced by Councilor Lewis, amends various sections of the code to reflect unsafe building and permitting process changes within the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services in accordance with the state legislature.

Proposal number 335 2025 introduced by Counselor Cahill approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided by IC 36-3-2-12 for an affordable housing project being financed in part with low income housing tax credits known as Capital Station Apartments, consisting of 50 age restricted affordable housing units located at 767826 and 7828 Madison Avenue District 23.

Proposal number 336 2025 introduced by Counselor Lewis approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided by IC 36-3-2-12 for an affordable housing project being financed in part with low income housing tax credits known as Promenade at the Square, consisting of 144 affordable housing units located at 3919 Lafayette Road District 5.

Proposal number 337 2025 introduced by Counselor Graves approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided by IC 36-3-2-12 for an affordable housing project being financed in part with low income housing credit tax credits known as Walnut Ridge Apartments, consisting of 78 age restricted affordable housing units located at 3347 North Emerson Avenue District 9.

The following proposals were referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Proposal number 338, 2025, introduced by Counselor Boots, approves a transfer of 1,178,000 and an additional appropriation of $3,622,000 in the 2025 budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation for the purpose of utilities, supplies, and contractual contractual expenses.

Proposal number 368, 2025, introduced by Counselors Boots, Hart, and Barth, approves a transfer of $1 million from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Parks and Recreations to isolate funds for urban forestry preservation.

The following proposals were referred to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.

Proposal number 339 and 2025 introduced by Counselor Robinson reappoints Andrew Harrison to the juvenile detention center advisory board.

Proposal number 340 2025 introduced by Counselor Robinson approves an additional appropriation totaling $6,830,650, a transfer of $1,236,000, and a reduction of $630,650 in the 2025 budget of the Marion County Sheriff General, County General and Medical Care Inmates Funds for the purposes of funding the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Inc.

Collective Bargaining Agreement and Equipment Replacement Plan.

Proposal number 341, 2025, introduced by Counselor Carlino, approves an additional appropriation totaling 250,000 and a transfer of 198,000 in the 2025 budget of the Marion County Prosecutor County General and State Law Enforcement Funds for the purposes of funding personnel cost.

Proposal number 342 2025 introduced by Councilor Robinson approves an additional appropriation totaling $4,222,000 and a transfer of $20,000 in the 2025 budget of the Marion County Public Defender Agency, County General and Supplemental Public Defender Funds for the purposes of funding the collective bargaining agreement and capital asset.

Capital case costs.

Proposal number 344 2025 introduced by Council Robinson approves an additional appropriation totaling 12 million dollars and a transfer of $875,000 in the 2025 budget of the Indianapolis Metro Department, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, General City Cumulative Capital, State Law Enforcement, Federal Law Enforcement, and Federal Grant Funds for the purposes of funding the collective bargaining agreement with the fraternal order of police, Lodge 86, Mold Remediation, Law Enforcement Equipment and Grant Cleanup.

Proposal number 345, 2025, introduced by Councilor Robinson, approves an additional appropriation totaling 12,600,000 in the 2025 budget of the Indianapolis Fire Department, Fire General and Fire Cumulative Funds for the purposes of funding the collective bargaining agreement with the Indianapolis Professional Fire Profighters, Local 416, and the payoff of the 2021 apparatus lease.

Proposal number 346, 2025, introduced by Council Robinson, approves an additional appropriation totaling 1,660,000 and transfer of 100,000 in the 2025 budget of the Office of Public Health and Safety Consolidated County General Fund for the purposes of funding cost associated with winter contingency and contractual staff at the release lobby of the Marion County jail.

The following proposals were referred to the public works committee.

Proposal number 347, 2025, introduced by Counselors Jones and Nielsen.

Reappoint Dan Hakey to the Board of Public Works.

Proposal number 348, 2025, introduced by Counselor Jones, reappoints Joe Hoffman to the Marion County Stormwater Management Technical Advisory Committee.

Proposal number 349, 2025, introduced by Counselor Jones, approves an additional appropriation totaling $5 million, a transfer for $1,500,000, and a reduction of $1 million in the 2025 budget of the Department of Public Works, Consolidated County General, Capital Asset, Life Cycle, and Development, Transportation General, and Solid Waste Collection General Funds for the purpose of financing increased cost in the maintenance of the city-county fleet, DPW operations, facility needs, early snow response, cover cart transition, and hauler contractual cost.

Proposal number 350, 2025, introduced by Councilor Jones, approves and authorizes the execution of an amendment to an existing franchise agreement with citizens thermal for the operation of a district cooling system in the city of Indianapolis.

The following proposals were referred to the rules and public policy committee.

Proposal number 343, 2025, introduced by Councillor Ossilly, directs the rules and public policy committee to review and prepare a report pertaining to the fiscal impact statement associated with the Marion County Public Defender Union Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 481.

Proposal number 351 2025 introduced by Councilor Nielsen amends the revised code of the consolidated city of Indianapolis Marion County by adding a new chapter 820 establishing the creation of designated outdoor refreshment areas.

Proposal number 352 2025 introduced by Counselor Nielsen.

Oh, I think that's twice.

Amends the revised code by adding Article 2 to Chapter 820, establishing the creation of the Irvington designated outdoor refreshment areas.

Mr.

President, that concludes the introductions.

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

And the next item on our agenda is special orders.

Priority business.

Proposal numbers 356 through 367 2025 are all rezonings that were certified to the council for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission.

No counselor wishes to call down any of these proposals for reconsideration.

They will pass into law.

Does anyone wish to call down any of the proposals for reconsideration?

All right, seeing none, proposal numbers three five six through three six seven twenty twenty-five will pass into law.

There is no business under special orders public hearing.

There's no business under special orders unfinished business.

So let us now proceed to special orders and final adoption.

And this next item on the agenda is proposal number three two zero.

Refer to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number three twenty-2025 amends chapter 283 of the revised code to modify the duties and responsibilities of the forensic services agency.

Seconded by Councilor Graves to send proposal number 320 to the full council with the due pass recommendation.

The motion carried by a vote of seven to zero.

Mr.

President, I so move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Are the comments from counselors?

Right seeing none, let us proceed to the board for our vote.

The motion carries 22 to 0.

There is no business under special service district councils, and there is no business under new business.

So the next item on our agenda is announcements and adjournment.

The docketed agenda for this meeting of council having been completed, the chair will now entertain motions for adjournment.

Mr.

President.

Mr.

President, I've asked I've been asked to offer the following motion for adjournment by Councillor Roberts in memory of Glenda Meyer, Roger Wayne Skinner, and Alice Loretta Shocol.

Shogelkoff.

By Councillor Lewis and Osley in memory of Alicia J.

Collins.

By Councillor Nielsen in memory of Tim Lynch.

Mr.

President, I would like to move the adjournment of the meet of this meeting of the Indianapolis City County Council in recognition of and respect for the life and contributions of those persons I have here specifically named.

I respectfully ask the support of fellow counselors.

I further request that the motion be made 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 family of each person advising of this action.

Thank you, Leader Maori.

Hearing no objections, the motion is received.

The request is so ordered.

Hearing no further motions, we're adjourned.

Thank you.