Good evening.

We will begin our meeting with a prayer and pledge of allegiance, led by Councillor Kay Hill.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

I have with us tonight Pastor Greg Pimlott from Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church, located in my district, right down on U.S.

31.

I wanted to call out a few of the uh things they do for the community and for us as the uh city county enterprise.

Every Thursday, they have a food pantry that serves 70 people.

And uh they also are one of the roll call sites for IMPD Southeast District.

So if you ever want to come down and come visit, uh I'm sure he would be happy to have you.

So with that, I'm gonna turn this over to uh Pastor Pimwad for our blessings this Christmas season.

Thank you.

Let us pray.

Holy God, we give you thanks for the group of leaders gathered here today.

We give you thanks for their skills in leading and for the gifts and passion that they bring to their work.

Today we pray for them as individuals, and we also pray for them as a group.

We pray that you would fill them with a spirit of unity and compassion for one another.

We know that they have differences in opinion, in life experience, in political leaning, and we give you thanks for those differences.

They're what got each one of them elected.

At the same time, oh God, you know that we who live and work and play in this city also need them to see through those differences and to govern together in a spirit of unity.

We acknowledge that it's hard to be a lawmaker right now.

We acknowledge that it's hard to be a person right now.

But we know, oh God, that in spite of all those differences, each person here bleeds the same color blood, their tears are made up of the same stuff, their laughter comes from the same place inside them.

Each of them loves their family and friends and wants what is best for our city.

And so we pray for the elected officials and for the others gathered here who have power and authority to make decisions, that you would help them to love one another as you have loved them, and to lead with a spirit of collaboration, that they would serve as an example to the rest of us of how to live together as a community.

And we take time to pray together as one body in a spirit of unity for all those in our city who live in fear.

We pray for those who fear violence on the street where they live.

We pray for those who fear violence because the streets are their home.

We pray for those who fear the violence that could come at any time with a knock on the door, and we pray for those who fear the violence that doesn't need to knock on the door because it resides in their home.

Give our elected officials wisdom and courage to lead us, O God, and give to this your city your good gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Amen.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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

There are 24 council members present.

I understand that councillor Wells uh has been um uh caught up in traffic with the uh with the snowfall.

We have no guests with us this evening who are not already part of the agenda, so this next item on our 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 silent waste special collection collection special service district councils will be held in the city county building in the public assembly room on Monday, December 1st, 2025 at 7 o'clock PM.

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

Sincerely, Bob Osseli, President City County Council.

Ladies and gentlemen, pursuant to the laws of the state of Indiana, I call to be published in the Court and Commercial Record and in the Indianapolis Star on Friday, November 14th, 2025, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing on Proposal No.

343, 2025, said hearing to be held at the rules and public policy meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2025 at 530 p.m.

in the public assembly room of the City County Building.

A copy of notice of public hearings on proposal numbers 328 through 331, 333, 338, 340 through 343, 344 through 346, 349, and 368, 2025.

Said hearings to be held on Monday, December 1st, 2025 at 7 o'clock PM in the public assembly room of the City County Building.

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.

General ordinance number 39, 2025, and special resolution numbers 17 through 20, 2025, Joseph H.

Hawksett Mayor.

Mr.

President, this can concludes the official communications.

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

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

I believe, Councilor Jesse Brown, you have a comment or an amendment to make to that.

Yes, Mr.

President.

Mr.

President, I move to modify the proposed agenda by adding proposal number 406, 2025, which is a special resolution urging data center developers to heed community voices as a new proposal under presentation of petitions, memorials, special resolutions, and council resolutions this evening.

Council should have a copy of the motion and proposal in front of them.

Thank you.

Very good.

So there's a motion on the floor.

Is there a second?

I'd briefly ask Mr.

President, my co-sponsor is delayed by the weather.

I would welcome a second from the floor from anybody who would not want to silence her.

Thank you.

Sorry, is there is there a second?

Unfortunately, we cannot act on uh on this proposal or this amendment uh without a second.

So that will it will die, unfortunately, without a second.

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

Yes, for consent.

Oh, yes.

Do I have consent for the agenda as written?

Thank you very much.

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

Do I have consent?

Now proceed to presentation of petitions, memorials, and special resolutions.

And this first item on our agenda is proposal number 397, which recognizes and honors Stephen Quick for his extraordinary career, his decades of service to the city of Indianapolis, and his lasting impact on the community.

Yep.

Thank you.

So this is a proposal of special resolution recognizing recognizing and honoring Stephen Quick for his extra extraordinary career, his decades of service to the City of Indianapolis, and his lasting impact on the community.

Whereas Stephen Quick was born February 19th, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is a proud grant graduate of American Manual High School, class of 1978.

And whereas in 1988, Steve Stephen married his beloved life wife, Leslie, she's amazing.

And together they have built a strong and loving family that includes three daughters, two sons, 20 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

And whereas Stephen began his career with the Department of Transportation in January 1984 as a laborer, quickly advancing through the ranks to do to a strong due to a strong work ethic and dedication to public service, ultimately becoming a heavy equipment operator in 1987.

And whereas Stephen's leadership and commitment to his fellow workers led to his election as vice president of AfSME Local 725 in 1993, and just one year later, his election as president, a position he has held with distinction for over 30 years, most recently reaffirmed by his re-election in July 2025.

And whereas Stephen has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to community service, contributing his time and talents to numerous boards, uh school programs, and nonprofit organizations throughout Indianapolis.

And whereas throughout his 41-year career with the Department of Public Works, Stephen has been a vital partner in advancing the city's mission, playing a key role in the collaborative model established in the early 1990s under Mayor Stephen Goldsmith and leadership of Charles Snyder and continued through the Peterson, Ballard, and Hogsett administrations.

And whereas Steven has been a very trusted partner of the City County Council and has worked collaboratively with many of its members throughout these years to support priorities of the city's constituents.

And whereas Stephen Quick's legacy is one of leadership, service, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of his community and the lives of those around him.

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 and honors Stephen Quick for his extraordinary career and his decorate decades of service to the city.

Section two, the council celebrates Stephen Quick's extraordinary contributions to the lasting impact on our community.

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

Section four, this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 363-4-14.

This special resolution was sponsored by Councillor Osley and passed by a city county council this first day of December 2025, and ISO move.

Thank you.

Motions are properly moved and seconded.

All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Any opposed nay.

Motion carries.

And back to the speaker.

Thank you.

Mr.

Quick, do you have words for us?

Thank you.

This is very much appreciated.

But I want to say thank God for blessing me having this opportunity.

I also worked a little bit with Hutnet when he was here as well as the other four mayors.

The blessing is having a great family, strong family to support you along the way because there's a lot of time away from home when you do this type of service, just so folks understand that.

But I enjoyed this journey.

I don't know if you guys know it or not.

I represent about 600 employees, uh, including uh Citizen Energy Group, Animal Control, um, and DPW and some of the parks employees or whatever, and all the great work that they do, it makes you proud to be a leader for those folks, just like today.

I don't know if folks realize, but they've been out since Friday night with this snow and this weather without a break, working 12 hour shifts or whatever.

So to be a leader of those folks that dedicated this community the way that they are, shoot, I'll feel I look good and feel good.

Um it's hard to walk away, you know, when you you we build this or whatever.

I appreciate the relationship with these city county council, some folks are new.

The partnership works, and what makes this work is everybody's have the same goal for the citizens of Indianapolis to make this the great city that it is.

I like to continue to see that work for everybody.

And like you guys do here, you can agree to disagree, but you got a job to do, and you try to do it in the best interest of the folks that we all represent.

Thank you for tonight.

I really appreciate it.

Uh me and Bob got the same haircut, but we don't go to the same barber.

I want to tell you, thank you, you know, and I appreciate it.

But really, it's it's is is is it's it's hard to walk away.

Vince Gordon here to my right is going to be uh standard Vince or everybody can see you.

He's uh the board put him in.

Uh he's gonna be the vice president start in January.

Well, really gonna start Friday's my last day.

Uh uh to ripple in the union, he's been with me for the last 16 years.

He knows about the partnership, he knows about the relationship, and I'm more than sure he's looking forward to working with all you guys.

And thanks again.

Merry Christmas and happy new years.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you for everything.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 398.

Congratulates McAllister Machinery Company Inc.

on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, and recognizes its contributions to the economic vitality and civic life of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Come on, up close on.

So this one I'm I'm really excited to uh present this resolution this evening.

Uh it's actually a shame to myself is that I used to live on Southeastern Avenue where uh the McAllister's uh newest headquarters is and phenomenal building, watched it uh go under construction, and then I moved over to Brookville Road, and I drive past another location every single day, and it took me six years of being a counselor before I said, you know what, I should probably reach out and say, How you doing?

You've been in I've been in almost like I've been in their district this whole time.

And and I didn't, I took that opportunity, and and when I did, I learned that uh McAllister has been in Indianapolis for 80 years, and that is no small feat.

And this evening, which is why I'm presenting this uh special resolution, and so for that, uh I have a proposal for a special resolution resolution, congratulating McAllister Machinery Company on the occasion of its 80th anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the economic vitality and civic life of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Whereas on June 2nd, 1945, E.W.

McAllister accepted appointment as the exclusive caterpillar dealer for much of Indiana and was and founded McAllister Machinery Company, and whereas McAllister Machinery has grown over eight decades into one of the nation's leading caterpillar dealers, providing heavy equipment sales, rentals, service, and parts that support construction infrastructure, agriculture, utilities, public works all across Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.

Literally what we were just talking about.

It's amazing.

And where McAllister Machinery, uh headquartered at 6300 Southeastern Avenue, anchors significant employment and investments on Indianapolis Southeast Side, reflecting the company's long-term commitment to doing business in our community.

And whereas, through the leadership and the example of the McAllister family, including the late P.E.

McAllister, and the company has been steadfast philanthropic partner of Indianapolis, supporting arts, culture, parks, and numerous civic initiatives to enrich quality of life for the residents across Marion County, and whereas McAllister Machinery marked its 80th anniversary on June 2nd, 2025, celebrating a record service of innovation, workforce development, and customer support that continues to power central Indiana's growth.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, that Section 1, the Council congratulates McAllister Machinery Company for its 80th anniversary and extends sincere appreciation for its eight decades of investment, job creation, and community partnerships in Indianapolis.

Section two, the council recognizes the McAllister family and the company's employees for its ongoing contributions to the economic vitality and civic life of Marion County.

Section three, that the mayor is invited to join this resolution affixing his signature, and this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon the passage and compliance of IC 363-4-14.

Mr.

President, ISO move.

The motion's been properly moved and seconded.

All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Any opposed nay?

I hearing none.

Back to the speaker.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Chris, would you like to say a few words?

On behalf of the 3200 employees of McAllister family, I appreciate the recognition.

The last eight years have been a good run, a really good run.

Been a great place to do business and to raise your family.

And as I look forward to passing the baton to my uh son and daughter, um, the the future couldn't be brighter.

There is so much opportunity out there for us to grow and improve.

So glad to be here, and thank you again.

Thank you.

Thank you.

All right, there you go.

Right.

Appreciate it.

Thank you.

This next item on our agenda is supposed to number 399.

Which recognizes the 130th anniversary of the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper.

Is there good job?

I have the honor of reading uh the president's resolutions tonight, so I'm very excited to present this to you.

A city county special resolution number 23, 2025.

Come please.

This is a long one.

Thank you guys.

A proposal for a special resolution recognizing the 130th anniversary of the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper.

Whereas the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper, founded in 1895 by visionary publisher George P.

Stewart, has served as a steadfast voice for Indiana's black community for over 130 years, making it one of the longest running African American newspapers in the United States and the cornerstone of Indiana's journalistic and cultural landscape.

And who would like to thank you?

And whereas born during an era when mainstream media often is often excluded or misrepresented black voice voices, the court was established to inform, uplift, and advocate for African Americans in Indianapolis and across the state, providing essential coverage of civil rights, education, business, faith, and everyday life from the black perspective, and whereas the recorder's historic stewardship has passed through the dedicated leadership of notable owners, including Marcus C.

Stewart, Eunice Trotter, and William G.

Mays, each of whom made lasting contributions to preserving the publication's integrity, extending its impact, and whereas, whereas the recorder has also benefited from the leadership of distinguished past presidents, Charles Blair, Caroline Mays, and Shannon Williams, who played key roles in guiding the publication through critical times of transition, growth, and innovation.

And whereas, throughout its long and distinguished history, the Indianapolis Recorder has chronicled both local and national movements from the Great Migration and Jim Crow era to the civil rights movement, modern calls for police reform, and today's ongoing struggles for social, racial, and economic justice and whereas the recorder has remained resilient through wars, economic downturns, and shifting media landscapes involving with the Times by embracing digital platforms, expanding its multimedia reach, and serving as a training ground for black journalists and storytellers committed to the truth and equity, and whereas you leave out there.

Whereas, in addition to its award-winning journalism, the recorder has created a profound civic impact through programs and initiatives that engage the community, including voter registration drives, public health education, youth empowerment projects, and economic development partnerships, and whereas the recorder commitment to journalistic excellence has been recognized nationally and locally, having earned over a hundred awards in the past six years, along from esteemed institutions such as the Hoosier State Press Association, the Society of the Professional Journalists, and the National Newspaper Publishing Association, and whereas thank you, Counselor.

Um, Mr.

President, as I hear these these paragraphs being read, I'm really I'm really getting the chills here, thinking about how much history we're talking about here.

I don't know if we want to miss this moment and capture how much history 130 years brings, and it's right here in Indianapolis.

Imagine what those halls at their storage facilities, if they could only talk.

Thank you for that moment, Mr.

President.

Whereas the recorder's commitment to journalistic excellence has been recognized nationally and locally, having earned over 100 awards in the past six years alone from esteemed institutions such as Hoosier State Press Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and whereas the newspaper's signature champions of diversity awards, now in its 18th year, has grown to become one of Indiana's largest annual celebrations of equity and inclusion, honoring individuals and institutions that are creating lasting change in business, education, health care, and civic life.

And whereas under the current leadership of my fraternity brother Robert Shigog, president and CEO of the Recorder Media Group, which includes the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper and Indiana Minority Business Magazine, the Recorder continues to thrive as a multimedia force through its affiliated platforms while investing in investigative journalism, community engagement, and content that preserves and protects black history.

Whereas the paper's enduring motto, our news, your voice embodies its commitment to inclusive storytelling, cultural pride, and speaking truth to power, especially on behalf of underrepresented and marginalized communities.

And whereas the City County Council of Indianapolis and Marion County recognizes the Indianapolis Recorder not just as a publication, but as a movement, Mr.

President, one that continues to shape the conscience of our city and state through fearless reporting, civic service, and an unwavering belief in the power of information to transform lives.

Now, therefore.

Thank you, Council.

Section one, Mr.

President, the Indianapolis City County Council recognizes and honors the Indianapolis Recorder's powerful legacy and commends its continued impact on the community.

Section two, the council pledges their support as the recorder enters its next chapter, equipped to inform, inspire, and lead the community for generations to come.

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

And section four, the resolution shall be full of force and in fact upon adoption in compliance with IC 36-3-4-14.

This special resolution, excuse me, was sponsored by Councillor Osley.

It was passed by the City County Council this first day of December 2025, Mr.

President, I so move.

Motion is properly moved and seconded.

All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Any opposed, nay.

All right.

Motion carries and back to the speakers.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

As a former journalist for the Indianapolis Recorder many years ago, um I'd like to introduce the current president CEO, Mr.

Robert Shigar.

Thank you so much, so much.

I won't be long, I promise you.

I just can imagine me moving here 10 years ago about the retirement from the United States Navy after 23 years.

The Navy, if the Navy didn't teach me anything else, it taught me the value of teamwork.

Having people behind you that believe in the vision, believe in the mission, even in here, you all are all part of a team.

So I appreciate you, President Osley.

I appreciate all of you all.

Thank you so much.

Team, I appreciate all of you.

Thanks.

Congratulations, I'm amazing too.

Yeah.

Thank you, brother.

You got some?

Yep.

So that was great to see you.

Thank you, sir.

Hi.

Appreciate your five day.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 400.

Which recognizes the organizations and volunteers addressing hunger and during SNAP disruptions and expresses the council's gratitude for their service.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Um, so this resolution is inspired by the period of time we had during the federal government shutdown when the SNAP benefits were suspended.

Number one, I do want to thank uh the uh city administration, I alerted them the fact that this was coming and it was going to be a significant impact in over a hundred thousand residents of Indianapolis.

And uh to their great credit, they responded very quickly, um, organized um several hundred thousand dollars and ultimately over a million dollars in investment in um getting funds out to the food pantries across the city.

That was a quick response and an impressive response, and I'm really appreciative that they got that done.

Um but this is inspired by the Boulevard Place Food Pantry, which is um in Council District 7.

During this time, I went over to Boulevard Place and spent some time with the folks, all volunteers who who run it.

It's at 42nd and Boulevard.

Many of the volunteers are folks who are retired, uh, sometimes in their 70s and 80s, and they were working overtime to make sure that the funds were translating into food items that were available for everybody who needed it.

And in fact, the day I was there, there were uh it was the highest volume day they had ever had, and it was the highest day of new um shoppers they had ever had.

Point being this was a result of the SNAP benefit suspension.

So my point is when something happens in the city, um uh that's negative that we have to respond to, do we have to uh ensure that our citizens uh get what they need, um we came together across um parties across uh district lines to make sure that uh our fellow citizens had access to food during that that troubling time.

So this is um inspired by those volunteers.

Um unfortunately, due to the weather, that just like many other people couldn't make it uh here tonight.

So I want to proceed with this and I will uh deliver this myself to the to the volunteers at Boulevard Place and uh to Gleaners as well.

A proposal for a special resolution recognizing the organizations and volunteers addressing hunger during the SNAP disruptions and expressing the council's gratitude for their service.

Whereas thousands of Indianapolis residents have experienced disruptions to the SNAP benefits during 2025 federal government shutdown, significantly increasing demand for emergency food assistance across Marion County, and whereas in response, the City of Indianapolis joined the corporate and nonprofit partners to commit hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency funding to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to expand distribution to local food pantries across the broader central Indiana region, underscoring a community wide mobilization of resources.

Whereas also, under the city's coordination and leadership, dozens of distribution events were scheduled in November with no sign-up or ID required, making meals, produce, and other resources accessible to all residents, including those facing benefit disruptions.

Whereas local hunger relief organizations and networks, including food banks, food pantries, community centers, grassroots, community groups, neighborhood associations, faith-based organizations, and mutual aid networks, together with thousands of volunteers have sorted, packed, transported, and distributed food resources for neighbors in need.

And whereas volunteers have repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary commitment by serving on short notice, extending hours, and working in higher than normal volume situations to ensure no family goes hungry during this period.

And whereas the City County Council has a longstanding precedent for recognizing anti-hunger organizations and volunteers for their critical role in protecting the health and dignity of family dignity of Indianapolis families.

Now, therefore be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana, Section 1, the Council commends and thanks the organization, staff, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to address hunger and food insecurity during the SNAP disruption caused by the federal government shutdown of 2025.

Section two, the council recognizes partners such as Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Indiana Hunger Network, Second Helpings, Faith Based Relief Sites, Neighborhood Food Pantries, such as Belivar Place, Mutual Aid Networks, Corporate Donors, and all community volunteers for expanding service and collaborating across sectors to reach residents quickly.

Section three, the council encourages all residents, businesses, and institutions with the ability to do so to continue donating time, funds, and food to local partners, addressing hunger, reinforcing the spirit of community that defines Indianapolis while SNAP benefits are disrupted.

And as recovery continues, Section 4, the mayor is invited to join this resolution by fixing his signature here too, which he has.

Any opposed nay?

Motion carries.

Back to the speakers.

That's it for me.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Thank you very much.

The next item on our agenda is proposal number 401, which recognizes the Alpha, Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Mu Omega chapter and declares December 1, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Day at City Hall.

Oh really, Mr.

President.

Uh for the record, I'm wearing my pink tie tonight, and I traded my council pen for my honeydew pen.

Those of us that know know.

Special resolution recognizes Alpha Capital Alpha Sorority Incorporated and declares December 1st, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at City Hall.

Whereas Alpha Capo Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded on January 15, 1908, with a mission to promote unity and friendship among college women to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social status to maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of service to all mankind.

And whereas in 1915, the sorority hosted its first political action conference in Illinois with Illinois Congressman and Human Rights Activist Martin B.

Madden as the speaker, and whereas throughout the years, the Sorate's function has become more complex, branching out to engage in members worldwide in advocacy and service projects to improve social economic, racial, political, and environmental conditions, and whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha's diverse collaborative work throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, the United Arab Emirates integrates a high level of personal engagement with the strong bond of sisterhood and a productive network of community partners.

Whereas on December 1st, 2025, Central Indiana members of Alpha Kapo Alpha Sorority Incorporated will participate in AKA Day at the City Hall.

And whereas the events is an opportunity for members to speak with local lawmakers, engage in local city county council meetings, advocate on local level for critical issues, including mental health and wellness, black maternal maternal health, infrastructure, economic development, criminal justice reform, et cetera.

And whereas the central region is home to over 100 empowered and engaged chapters serving Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Southeastern Missouri, and Wisconsin.

And whereas Indiana is home to 22 Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters, eight of which are located on college and university campuses and have 14 active alumni groups in communities throughout the state.

And whereas there are nearly 1,000 active members of Alpha Kappa Alpha in the city of Indianapolis, representing Kappa, Alpha Muega, and Kaikai Omega chapters, respectively.

And whereas there are many members of Alpha Kappa Alpha currently serving in Marin County in Central Indiana, working for their community in local government, now, therefore, be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana.

Section one.

Section two.

The Council further thanks Alpha Kappa Alpha for its many years of service to the community and directs that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Mu Omega, and Kaikai Omega chapters in recognition of all Indianapolis chapters.

Section three, the mayor is invited to join in this resolution by fixing his signatures thereto, which he has.

Section four, the resolution shall be in full force in effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-1-4.

This special resolution was sponsored by Councillor Perkins and was passed by the City County Council on first day of December 2025.

I so move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Any opposed name?

Our motion carries.

Back to the speaker.

Mr.

President, I'll invite the chairwoman for social action for the state of Indiana.

Good evening, Mr.

President, Counselors, and Community Members.

My name is Alexandra Hall, and I have the privilege of serving as the Indiana State Coordinator for Connection and Social Action.

And I am a very proud member of the Kaikai Omega chapter of Alpha Cap Alpha Sorority Incorporated, located right here in Indianapolis.

I want to extend our sincere appreciation for your warm welcome and partnership.

And today's recognition means so much to us as we continue our commitment to civic engagement and public service.

AK Day at City Hall connects our members to local government and policymaking, reinforcing that advocacy begins at the grassroots level.

We thank you for your leadership, for the work you do each day on behalf of Hoosers, and for recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha's ongoing dedication to advancing equity, education, and community empowerment.

Thank you again for your hospitality and for allowing us to be a part in this important civic space.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

And if you didn't know yet, my wife is a member of Kaikai Omega.

It's Dr.

Perkins here, and she works with the city.

Expecting over 500 women and their families to be 5,000.

I'm sorry.

Oh.

My sister is happy to serve as the regional director.

5,000 women and their families will convene here for the Central Regional Conference in April of 2026.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Thank you.

Good evening, Councilman and Women.

I am Natisa Woodard, and I do serve as the special advisor to the Central Regional Director.

Kiana W.

Davis.

I am also a trustee to the Indianapolis Public Library.

So it brings me and the pseudo sister to your colleague here.

I do want to number one, just thank you for the opportunity to stand before you.

You may see us in colors such as pink and green.

But I do want you to know that we represent colors of diversity, humanity, and the blood of Jesus Christ.

I also want you to know we stand in the gap for those in need.

We also are a village for those who stand united with us.

We ask that you continue to seek individuals from this organization so that we can continue to work side by side.

Thank you for your time tonight.

And again, we are excited to be here with you.

Next item on our agenda is proposal number three zero nine.

Refer to Metropolitan Economic Development Committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

With consent, I'd like to take proposal three zero nine, three eleven, and three thirteen together.

Proposal number three zero nine reappoints David Baker to the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.

Proposal number three eleven reappoints Cathy Good to the Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals.

Proposal number three thirteen reappoints Kathy Warpool to the Board of Business and Neighborhood Services.

The proposals pass out of committee by a vote of 10 to 0.

Mr.

President, ISO move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded other comments from counselors.

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

The next item on agenda is proposal number 314.

I refer to Parks and Recreation Committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 314 2025 reappoints Joseph Wins to the board bar board of parks and recreation.

Uh parks and recreation committee met on November 6th.

Councillor Delaney moved, seconded by Councillor McCormick to assume proposal number 314 2025 to the full council with the due pass recommendation.

The motion carried by a vote of six to zero and ISO move.

Second.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

Next item on our agenda is proposal number 316.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Sorry, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 316 reappoints Emily Rubin to the assessment intervention center advisory board.

Pass out a committee.

ISO move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on agenda is proposal number 317.

Refer to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 317, 2025 reappoints Alexandra Hall to the domestic advisor hospitality review team.

That's not a committee as well.

Second motion probably moved and seconded other comments from counselors.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number three three nine.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 339.

2025 reappoints Andrew Harrison to the juvenile detention center advisory board.

Mr.

Harrison no longer lives in Marion County.

It's been moved and seconded.

May I have consent for the withdrawal proposal number 339 2025?

Very good.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr.

Chairman.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 347, referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Chairwoman Jones.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 347 2025 reappoints Dan Haig to the Board of Public Works.

Counselor Nielsen moved, seconded by Councilor McCormick to send proposal 347 to 2025 to the full council with the due pass recommendation.

The motion carried by a vote of 9 to 0.

Mr.

President, I so move.

Second.

Motion is probably moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

The next item on agenda is introduction of proposals.

Madam Clerk.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

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

Proposal number 371, 2025, introduced by Counselors Jones and Miscarry.

Approves the 2026 budget of the Greater Virginia Avenue Corridor Economic Improvement District.

Proposal number 372 2025, introduced by Councilor Brown, approves the 2026 budget of the Woodward Place Economic Improvement District.

Proposal number 373 2025, introduced by Counselor Boots, who is referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee, and reappoints Larry Bates to the Board of Parks and Recreation.

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

Proposal number 375 2025, introduced by Counselor Robinson.

Appoints Evan Sheeran to the juvenile detention center advisory board.

Proposal number 376 2025, introduced by Counselor Muscary, modifies the holiday ordinance for employees of the Marion County Public Defender Agency.

The following proposals were referred to the Public Works Committee.

Proposal number 377 2025, introduced by Councilor McCormick, authorizes limitations on U-turns for northbound to southbound traffic on Holt Road and Michigan Street, District 16.

Proposal number 378, 2025, introduced by Councilor Miscarry, authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour on all local streets bounded by Raymond Street, Troy Avenue, Keystone Avenue, and Shelby Street, District 19.

Proposal number 379, 2025, introduced by Councillor Evans, authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour on Lace Lacley Street from Washington Street to South Dead End to the South Dead End, District 17.

Proposal number 380 2025, introduced by Councilor An Authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour within the Bluff View Meadow North and South Divisions, District 22.

Proposal number 381, 2025, introduced by Counselor Jones, authorizes the removal of no parking anytime tow zone restrictions on the west side of Illinois Street between Merrill Street and South Street, District 18.

Proposal number 382, 2025, introduced by Counselor Nielsen, authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour within the Glikks Post Road Subdivision, District 14.

Proposal number 383, 2025.

Introduced by Councillor Dilk authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour on Bradston Way between Edgewood Avenue and Shelbyville Road, District 24.

Proposal number 384, 2025, introduced by Councillor Mowray, authorizes a no U-turn restriction for northbound to southbound, Emerson Avenue, and Naugle Way, District 25.

Proposal number 385, 2025, introduced by Councillor An A, authorizes weight limit restrictions within the Sunshine Garden Subdivision, District 22.

Proposal number 386, introduced by Councillor Barth, authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour in a butler targeting neighborhood bounded by 38th Street, Westfield Boulevard, Meridian Street, and Michigan Road, District 7.

Proposal number 387, 2025, introduced by Councillor Jesse Brown, authorizes a resident permit parking zone on the north side of 10th Street, east of Brookside Avenue, District 13.

Proposal number 388, 2025, introduced by Councillor Jesse Brown, authorizes no U-turn restrictions for eastbound to westbound 10th Street at Brookside and Highland Avenues, District 13.

Proposal number 389, 2025, introduced by Counselor Lewis, authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour within the wedgewood subdivision, district five.

Proposal number 390, 2025, introduced by Councillor Barth, authorizes parking restrictions on the north side of 54th Street, east and west of Broadway Street, District 7.

Proposal number 391, introduced by Councilor Barth, authorizes parking restrictions on the south side of 50 54th Street, east and west of Carrollton Avenue, District 7.

Proposal number 392, introduced by Councilor Ossale, authorizes parking restrictions for the crosswalk on Fall Creek Boulevard at Paris Avenue, District 12.

Proposal number 393, 2025, introduced by Councillors Jesse Brown and Jones, authorizes parking restrictions on East Market Street between College Avenue and Davison Street, Districts 13 and 18.

Proposal number 394, 2025, introduced by Councillor Jones, authorizes the removal of parking restrictions on the east side of Delaware Street between South Street and Louisiana Street, District 18.

Proposal number 395, 2025, introduced by Councillor Delaney, authorizes speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour within the Sherwood Forest Division, District 2.

Proposal number 396, 2025, introduced by Counselor Jesse Brown, authorizes resident permit parking on the south side of Walnut Street between Cleveland and East Streets, District 13.

Mr.

President, that concludes the introductions.

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

The next item on our agenda is special orders priority.

Business proposal numbers 4024 to 405 2025 are all rezonings that were certified to the council for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission.

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

Right, seeing none proposal numbers 402 through 405 2025.

We'll now pass into law.

Ms.

Pears.

If we move to the public comment portion of the day proposals, we would like to remind the council members and the public of a few ground rules.

In order for everyone to have a fair chance to speak and be heard, it is important that we each observe the following rules.

First, each speaker will be limited to two minutes.

Second, any public comments must reasonably relate to the agenda item under consideration.

Third, speakers who stray from the item under consideration or become unduly repetitious, may be asked to move on to their next point or conclude their comments.

Finally, attendees who cause disruptions that prevent the council from proceeding through today's agenda in a reasonably efficient manner will be removed.

Please remember that some types of threatening speech or incitement to violence are not protected by the First Amendment.

We will deal with those issues if they come up, but we don't think they will.

Mr.

President, if you ask for consent, we can adopt these rules.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 328, transfers and existing appropriations, various city county funds, the use by various city county departments and agencies appropriates 124,570 dollars of grant awards not previously appropriated.

Passed on the committee 80.

I shall move.

Second motion is properly moved and seconded other comments from counselors.

So anyone in the room who would like to comment on proposal number 3828.

All right, very good.

Uh sing none.

If there are no comments from counselors, let us proceed to the board for a vote.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Councillor Delaney.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

I asked to abstain due to my spouse's employment.

Thank you.

Very good.

All right, the motion carries 24 yes and one abstention.

This next item on our agenda is supposed number 329.

Also referred to administration and finance committee.

Chairman Muscarry.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 329 approves the transfer of 510,000 and additional appropriation of 838,000.

Consolidated general fund for the purpose of funding the attorneys attorney fees associated with ongoing cases.

Passed out of committee 80.

ISO move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Are there comments from counselors?

Right, seeing none.

Is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three two nine?

Uh Larry Vaughn, please.

Uh proposal uh 329.

It appropriates the extra five hundred and ten thousand dollars, Mr.

President, for uh legal fees.

And I I just understand that we settled a case and we had to pay over uh six hundred thousand dollars in attorney fees because the people in the executive branch, meaning the mayor and uh Thomas Cook could not be professional in their offices.

Uh when would this when would this continue to happen?

And now I know that it's been settled, right?

I don't know what the actual settlement, but this money is leaving our uh our our our callers, and we're getting nothing out of it.

These people that have personal problems and hang-ups that they can't control, they actually need to pay for their own legal expenses.

That's what they need to do.

I don't think it's fair for anybody listening at home to have somebody that can't control their impulses, and we have to pay out this kind of money.

Five hundred and ten thousand dollars, ladies and gentlemen.

We're paying out tonight for these people who can't control themselves, and uh, I don't think it's fair to the taxpayers, and uh certainly uh should be an embarrassment on this council to have to actually appropriate this money for that purpose is which they're doing right now.

They're appropriating this money to clean up a mess left by the mayor.

Sorry, Mr.

Vaughn, Mr.

Vaughn, that is not with the control of themselves.

That's what it that I'm not I have no argument with you, ma'am.

You know you're doing it tonight.

All right resolution.

All right, thank you.

Is there anyone else in the room with an interest in proposal number three two nine point of clarity?

None additional comments from counselors.

None of this is going to that.

Thank you.

Thank you, uh Chairman Muscari.

Uh anyone else with comments uh from the council.

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

Councilor Delaney.

Thank you, Mr.

President, and I will be abstaining uh from this vote as well due to my spouse's employment.

Very good, thank you.

Motion carries 24 yas and one abstention.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number three three zero.

Refer to administration and finance committee, Chairman Muscarry.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal three thirty uh approves an additional appropriation of four four million eight hundred thousand five hundred dollars, transfer of sixty-eight thousand in the two thousand five two thousand twenty-five budget information services information technology for purposes of transfer transferring this county's property tax system into software services, passed out of committee eight zero ISO move.

Motion is then properly moved and seconded other comments from counselors.

Seeing none, let us proceed.

Let me ask if there is if there's anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three three zero.

Seeing none, there are no additional comments from counselors.

Let us proceed to the board for a vote.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 331.

Refer to community affairs committee.

Chairwoman Brown.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 331 approves an additional appropriation totaling 710,000 and a due decrease of 47,489 dollars in the 2025 budget of animal care services.

Consolidated city count's consolidated county general and city cumulative funds for the purpose of funding personnel costs, additional spay and neuterable bills and medical supplies and service costs.

This passed out of committee.

Uh 70 with a due pass recommendation, and ISO move.

Uh councilor Brown.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Um I have had the honor for the last several months of serving on the Operation Indy Animals Legislation Enforcement Working Group.

And I know there were several uh board members and volunteers who intended on being here tonight, but the weather kept them away.

So on their behalf, I'm just encouraging my colleagues to vote for this, which it was unanimous.

I'm assuming you were anyway, but just wanted to speak up for those who couldn't be here.

Thank you.

Very good, thank you.

Any additional comments from counselors?

All right, seeing none, is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three three one?

Seeing none, if there are no additional comments from counselors, let us proceed to the board for a vote.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 333, refer to Metropolitan Economic Development Committee, Chairwoman Lewis.

It's not 338.

Sorry, and I'm wearing glasses.

It is proposal number three three-three.

What about three three three?

Okay, well, three thirty-eight.

Parks and recreation.

All right.

Let's start this again, if you don't mind, please.

Yes.

Next item on our agenda is proposal number three three-eight, referred to parks.

Uh recreation committee.

Uh Chairman Boots.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Thank you.

Proposal number three three eight-2025 approves a transfer of one million one hundred and seventy-eight thousand dollars and additional appropriation of three million six hundred and twenty-two thousand dollars in the twenty twenty-five budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Purin Parks General, Capital Asset, Life Cycle and Development Federal Grant, and City Cumulative Funds.

Closed PREN for the purpose of utilities, supplies, and contractual expenses.

Um the vote was six zero in committee for due pass, and Ms.

President and I so move.

Motion is properly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

All right, seeing none, is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three three eight?

All right, seeing none.

Uh if there are no uh comments from counselors, let us proceed to the board for our vote.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is supposed to number 340, referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 340, 2025 approves an additional appropriation totaling six million eight hundred and thirty six hundred and fifty dollars, a transfer of one million two hundred and thirty-six thousand dollars, and a reduction of six hundred and thirty and six hundred and fifty dollars in the two thousand twenty-five budget of the Mary County Sheriff's Department for the purposes of funding the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Inc.

collective bargaining agreement and equipment replacement plan.

Pass out of committee, Mr.

President, 10 to 0.

ISO move.

Motion is probably moved and seconded other comments from counselors.

Uh Council Jesse Brown.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Uh, just wanted to explain my no vote on this.

Um, obviously, we want to fund all of our staff people regardless of what they're doing, but uh in a situation where several individuals have died this year at our uh criminal justice center.

I don't think we can in good faith and good conscience move money out of the medical care for handmaids fund.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Any additional comments from counselors.

All right, uh seeing none.

Is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three four zero?

All right, seeing no one.

If there are no additional comments from counselors, let us proceed to the board for our vote on proposal number three four zero.

That motion carries twenty-four yes and one nay.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal three forty-one, twenty twenty-five.

For the purpose of funding personal personnel costs, Mr.

President, it passed out of committee.

10 to 0.

ISO moved.

Second.

Motion is in properly moved and seconded.

Are there any comments from counselors?

All right, seeing none.

Is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number 341?

Very good.

Uh seeing no one, if there are no additional comments from counselors, let us proceed to the board for a vote on proposal number 341.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 342.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 342, 2025, 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 for purposes of funding the collective bargaining agreement and capital case costs.

Mr.

President, this proposal passed out of the committee 10 to 0.

ISO move.

Second.

Motion is properly removed and seconded the comments from counselors.

Seeing none.

Is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number 342?

All right, seeing none.

If there are no additional comments on counselors, let us proceed to the board for a vote on proposal number 342.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 344.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 344, 2025.

Approves additional appropriation totaling 12 million dollars.

Mr.

President, this proposal passed out of committee.

10 is zero ISO move.

The motion is properly moved and seconded.

Are there comments from counselors?

Councillor Jesse Brown.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Uh once again, find myself needing to explain my no vote.

Um, as I mentioned on the budget uh vote earlier this year, uh the agreement made with the FOP back in February commits the city to funding for 1,743 officers.

We heard testimony in committee for this uh that we're down to the 1300s.

So although I do want our officers to be paid well, uh I think that was a very poor decision to sign that contract, and we'll be voting no.

Thank you.

Very good.

Additional comments from counselors.

All right, seeing none.

Uh is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three four four seeing none if there are no additional comments from counselors?

Let us proceed to the board for a vote on proposal number three four four.

Motion carries twenty-four yes and one nay.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number three four-five.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 345, 2025 approves an additional appropriation totaling 12 million six hundred thousand dollars in the twenty twenty-five budget of IFD for the purposes of funding the collective bargaining agreement with Indianapolis Professional Fires Local 416 and the payoff of the 2021 apparatus lease.

Mr.

President, this passed out of committee 10 to 0 ISO move.

Motion is properly moved and seconded.

Other comments on counselors.

All right, seeing none.

Is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three four five?

All right, seeing no one, if there are no additional comments from counselors, let us proceed to the board for a vote on proposal number three four five.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 346.

Referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 346 2025.

Mr.

President, this pass out a committee 10 to 0.

ISO move.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Uh for this one, I will be voting yes and wish we could give even more money for the winter contingency.

I just wanted to make a comment that and the committee, we heard that there was a 400,000 dollar underspend last year on a winter when several people froze to death outdoors.

And so I just wanted to say onto the record, I'll be extremely disappointed if we have deaths on our streets and underspend and the winter contingency plan.

Thank you.

Very good.

Additional comments from counselors.

Seeing none, is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three four-six?

Seeing no one, if there are no additional comments from counselors, let us proceed to the board or vote on proposal number three four-six.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is from proposal number 349, referred to public works committee.

Chairwoman Jones.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 349-2025 approves an additional appropriation totaling five million, a transfer of 1.5 million, and a reduction of 1 million in the 2025 budget of the Department of Public Works.

For the purposes of financing, increased cost in the maintenance of the city-county fleet, DPW operation facility needs, early snow response, cover cart transition, and holler contractual costs.

Councilor Cahill moved, seconded by Council Nielsen to send proposal number 349 2025 to the full council with the due pass recommendation.

The motion carried by a vote of nine to zero.

And Mr.

President, I so move.

All right, seeing none.

Is there anyone in the room with an interest in proposal number three four nine?

Uh proposal three three forty-nine, uh, Mr.

President.

Now our streets are being destroyed, right?

We have so many one-way streets that are turned to two ways.

We have our main thoroughfares with mediums being pit down the middle.

That makes it almost possible, impossible to conduct commerce here in this city.

Even when I was coming down here tonight, we only have one lane on uh 38th Street for traffic to go down.

Where is the stove plow going to put the excess snow that shovels off without clogging the bus lane?

I think that we have people who are planning our transportation here in this city based on grants and not the actual budget that we are appropriating in this room for uh our thoroughfares and so forth.

In any case, I think if this council was interested in the commerce and uh people being able to get to work on time, which they're not gonna be able to do when we have a good snowfall out here this winter, then uh this is what you're gonna get.

So I just uh wish the council would take under consideration not to mess up our commerce and infrastructure in the name of reducing fatal traffic fatalities to zero by 2030.

It's not gonna happen.

You have to get to work.

You have to conduct your commerce.

Our trucks can't get into the into our deliver our products.

That's not happening.

We can't park, so it's just destroying our interstructure.

It's apparent, uh, Mr.

President, that that's happening.

And I just wish that somehow this uh council could reverse scores because if you have a city and you can't get to your work and you can't conduct your commerce, then that's depriving the business that exists now of the same privileges that were had under uh former conditions.

So we're just destroying our infrastructure and our uh actual commerce thoroughfares here in this city.

Sorry to see it.

Any additional comments uh from anyone in the room on on proposal number three four nine.

Seeing no one, there are no additional comments from counselors.

Let us proceed to the board for our vote on proposal number three four nine.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number three six eight, referred to parks and recreation committee.

Chairman Boots.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number three six eight twenty twenty-five approves a transfer of one million dollars from the Department of Public Works, its stormwater management fund to the Department of Parks and Recreation to its Parks General Fund to isolate funds for urban forestry preservation.

Uh the proposal came out of committee on November 6th with the due pass recommendation six to zero.

Mr.

President, I so move.

Okay.

Is there anyone in the room uh with an interest in proposal number three six eight?

Seeing no one if there are no additional comments from ah Chairman Boots.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

I just want to make a brief comment.

That this proposal is uh the million dollars that came out of the spring fiscal to set aside specifically for uh the ability to identify and preserve urban forest parcels here in Marion County.

And this is the first step of many we hope that will happen.

Um, and I just wanted to thank the people associated with the Forest Ferendi, Indiana Forest Alliance, um, and other forest advocacy groups that have been behind us, and uh as we continue to meet and expand our protection for our trees and forests in Marion County.

I think this is an excellent first step.

Thank you.

Thank you, Chairman.

Additional comments from counselors.

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

There is no business under special orders, unfinished business.

So let us proceed to special orders.

Yes.

Uh Council Cameron.

What happened to proposal number 333?

It's actually it's actually under final adoption.

Okay, thank you so much.

Yes.

So uh let us proceed now to special orders, final adoption.

And this next item on our agenda is proposal number 332, uh, referred to Metropolitan Economic Development Committee.

Chairwoman Lewis.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 332 accepts the Marion County's recorder's sworn statement and approves a recorder's request to use money to pay for other office expenses, including special property fraud fraud alerts and veterans honor promotions through non-political billboards, radio, and television advertisements, a special events during and special events during 2026 fiscal year.

The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 10 to 0.

Mr.

President, I so moved.

Second.

Motion is properly moved and seconded.

Are there comments from counselors?

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

Next item is proposal number 333.

Uh refer to Metropolitan Economic Development Committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 333 approves the 2026 budget of the downtown economic enhancement district.

Proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 10 to 0.

Mr.

President, I still move.

Second.

All right, motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 334.

Referred to Metropolitan Economic Development Committee.

Chairwoman Lewis.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 334 amends various sections of the code to reflect on safe building and permitting processes, changes within a department of business and neighborhood services.

The proposals passed out of committee by a vote to attend to zero, Mr.

President.

I so move.

Second.

Other comments from counselors.

All right, seeing none, let us proceed to the board for a vote on proposal number three three four.

Motion carries.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 335 approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided by Indiana Code 36 for an affordable housing project and finance in part with low-income housing tax credits known as the Capital Stations Apartment.

The proposal pass out of committee by a vote of 10 to 0.

Mr.

President, ISO move.

Second.

The motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 336.

Refer to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 336 approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided by Indiana Code 36-3-2-12 for an affordable housing project being financed in part with low-income housing tax credit known as a promenade at the square.

The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 10 to 0.

Mr.

President, ISO move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Are there comments from counselors?

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is uh proposal number 337.

Refer to Metropolitan Economic Development Committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number 337 approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided by Indiana Code 36 for an affordable housing project being financed in part with low-income housing tax credit known as the Walnut Ridge Apartments.

The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 10 to 0.

And Mr.

President, ISO move.

Motion has been properly moved and seconded by the comments from counselors.

Thanks, Mr.

President.

Just want to say uh encourage my colleagues to um support this uh proposal.

It does add to the uh housing stock across our city, but specifically district nine, where we have now uh 78 additional units for uh that are affordable and and specifically designed for our seniors.

Uh thank you to my colleagues for your vote tonight.

Very good.

Any additional comments from counselors.

All right, seeing none, let us proceed to the board for a vote on proposal number three three seven.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 343, refer to rules and public policy committee.

Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 343 2025.

Call for the rules of public policy committee to review and prepare a report pertaining to the fiscal impact statement associated with associated with the Mary and County Public Defender Union agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 481.

Committee reviewed and accepted this report, a copy of which is included in the minutes for the committee hearing and submitted to the clerk for inclusion in the council's journal of proceedings.

Mr.

President, no further action is required of the council.

Thank you, Chairman.

The report is accepted as submitted, and yes, no further action is needed.

The next item on our agenda is proposal number three five zero.

Referred to public works committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal number three five zero twenty twenty-five 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.

Councilor Gibson moved, seconded by Councillor Nielsen to send proposal number three five zero twenty twenty-five to the full council with the due pass recommendation.

The motion carried by a vote of nine to zero, and Mr.

President, I so move.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

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

Motion carries 25 to 0.

This next item on our agenda is proposal number 351.

Referred to rules and public policy committee.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 351 2025.

Amends the revised code of the solid city of Indianapolis, Marion County by adding a new chapter 28820, establishing the creation of his designated outdoor refreshment areas.

Mr.

President, this proposal passed out of the committee seven to zero.

ISO move.

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

Motion carries 25 0.

Next item agenda is proposal number 352.

Referred to rules and public policy committee, Chairman Robinson.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Proposal 352 2025 amends the revised code by adding article two to chapter 820, establishing the creation of the Irvington designated outdoor refreshment areas.

Proposal pass out of committee seven to zero, Mr.

President.

I so moved.

Second.

Motion is improperly moved and seconded.

Other comments from counselors.

Motion carries 25 to 0.

There is no business under special order.

I'm sorry, special service district councils, but there is one item of business under new business.

And uh for all counselors, just um this will be uh uh Mr.

Greg Stour's last full council meeting with us as chief administrative officer.

So I'd like to ask all of us to thank him for his three years of exemplary service to the council.

Come on, no, no, no.

Um this is kind of surreal.

Um, yeah, two minutes.

Um, I just want to say thank you for the trust that you all have placed in me.

Um, in particular, I want to thank uh the group of people that I get get to work with every day, uh, some of which you see here.

Um just incredibly grateful for the time and incredibly grateful for for what I've learned uh being here.

So thank you all for for the trust that you've placed in me and looking forward to continuing the work uh in a new capacity.

Thank you very much, Mr.

Stowers.

And now this last item on our agenda is announcements and adjournment of the document agenda for this meeting of council having been completed.

The chair will now entertain motions for adjournment.

Mr.

President, Chair recognizes Councilor Mowery.

Mr.

President, I've been asked to offer the following motion for adjournment by all Democrat counselors in memory of Don Lewis, by Councillor Roberts in memory of Brian Hay, Susie Blesh, Stanley Paul, and Chris Kopke, by Councillor Carlino in memory of Finn and Doyle and Mike Nance, by Councillor Osley in memory of Terry Iwo, Cheryl and Foster Kareem, Priscilla Keith, and Micah Rose Coadillo Coadio.

Mr.

President, I would like to move the adjournment of the meeting of this meeting of the Indianapolis City County Council in recognition of and the 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, and the request is so ordered.

Hearing no further motions, we are adjourned.

Thank you.