Good evening.

I would now call to order the City County Council meeting to order for Monday, April 6, 2026.

We'll begin our meeting with a prayer and pledge of allegiance led by Councilor Graves.

Thank you, Madam President.

Um I would like for us all to take a moment to pause as we think about some of the actions that have occurred in our city today.

I would like for us to calm our minds and prepare as we go to God in prayer.

Oh Heavenly Father, your word reminds us, unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.

So we come before you recognizing that all we do must be grounded in you.

Lord, thank you for this opportunity to serve your people, to do the work that truly matters in our great city.

Father, bring a spirit of care into this room, and let us look beyond tonight's agenda and remember the people behind every decision we make, every family, every neighborhood, and every life that depends on us.

Lord, move in Indianapolis.

Touch every community from border to border, bring healing and peace where it is needed most.

Lord, be close to those carrying heavy burdens tonight.

Let them feel your comfort.

Help every leader to honor the oath that we have all taken, Lord, to serve with integrity, to be peacemakers, and to remain committed to doing what is right.

Keep us grounded in purpose and united in service.

Bless the work we do here, Lord.

Keep us humble.

Let our service be genuine.

We give this moment to you.

Lord guide us.

In your name we pray.

Amen.

I pledge allegiance to the heart 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.

Thank you, would all counselors select their green button to end it indicate their attendance.

There are twenty-four members present.

Councilor Annay did ask to be excused this evening.

Councilor Gibson, I am so sorry that this happened to you and your beautiful family.

We pray with you.

We pray for you.

Let us know whatever you need, but we we stand with you.

Bless you.

The next item on our agenda is the official communications.

Madam Clerk.

Thank you, Madam President.

Ladies and gentlemen, you are hereby notified the regular meetings of the City County Council, police, fire, and solid waste collection special service district councils will be held in the City County Building in the public assembly room on Monday, April 6th, 2026 at 7 o'clock p.m.

The purposes of such meeting being to conduct any and all business that may come properly before the councils.

Sincerely, Maggie A.

Lewis, 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, March 6, 2026, a copy of a notice of public hearing on proposal number 76, 2026, said hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 530 p.m.

in the public assembly room of the City County Building.

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

Fiscal ordinance numbers three and four, two thousand twist, general ordinance numbers 23 through 39, 2026, general resolution numbers 5 and 6, 2026, and special resolution numbers 5 and 6, 2026.

Joseph H.

Hogson Mayor.

Madam 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?

The next item on our agenda is approval of the journals for March 2nd, 2026.

Do I have consent?

We'll now proceed to presentations of petitions, memorials, special resolutions and council resolutions.

Proposal number 108, introduced by Madam Chair Jones.

Thank you, Madam President.

A special resolution recognizing the Indiana Railroad Company on their 40th anniversary.

Whereas the Indiana Railroad Company was founded in 1986 by Visionary Railroad Entrepreneur Thomas G.

Hoback, whose commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer service transformed a shortline acquisition into one of the most respected regional railroads in North America.

And whereas, since its founding, INRD has grown into an innovative entrepreneurial railroad, widely recognized for its forward-thinking approach to freight transportation, infrastructure, investment, and service excellence.

And whereas INRD provides good paying jobs with excellent benefits, supporting families across Indiana, and contributing to the strength and stability of the state's workforce and economy, and whereas the Indiana Railroad Company plays a vital role in the economic health of the state of Indiana, supporting industry, agriculture, and manufacturing while strengthen strengthening e-commerce supply chains through safe, efficient freight movement, and whereas INRD hauls a diverse portfolio of commodities, including consumer goods, energy products, agricultur shipments, industrial materials, while providing shippers with multiple transportation solutions, such as rail freight service, intermodal options, transloading, warehousing, and carload logistics tailored to the needs of modern commerce.

And whereas the Indiana Railroad Company has received national recognition as a two-time recipient of the Railroad Age Rail Regional Railroad of the Year, a testament to its operational excellence, customer partnerships, and leadership in the railroad industry.

And whereas railroads serve as the essential infrastructure, reducing highway congestion, lowering emissions, and providing one of the safest and most sustainable modes of freight transport, roles that INRD fulfills every day across its network.

And whereas INRD has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to community engagement and public service, most notably through its beloved annual Santa Train, which for decades has brought Santa Claus by train to rural communities along the railroad's route, creating joy for thousands of families each holiday season.

And whereas the Indiana Railroad Company further strengthens Indiana Community through its community grants program, supporting in-school education initiatives, public safety projects, and other effort efforts that enhance quality of life across the region.

And whereas the 40th anniversary of the Indiana Railroad Company represents not only a milestone in its proud history, but also an opportunity to honor its employees, past and present, whose dedication, professionalism, and pride in their work have made INRD a nationally respected railroad.

Be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis and of Marion County, Indiana, Section 1, the Indianapolis City County County Council proudly recognizes the Indiana Railroad Company on their 40th anniversary.

Section 2.

The Council heartedly wishes the Indiana Railroad Company continued success.

Section 3.

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

Section four.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and compliance with IC 36-3-4-1-4.

The special solution was sponsored by Councilor Jones and was passed by the City Council the sixth day of April 2026.

And Madam President, I so move.

The motion has been properly moved and second.

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, same sign.

The motion carries back to the speaker.

Thank you.

And thank you, Madam President.

And may uh my guest have a few words.

Yes, ma'am.

Thank you, ma'am.

Thank you very much.

Um this is very meaningful recognition and for honoring the uh the Indiana Railroad with this milestone.

Forty years ago, the railroad began as an act of belief.

Belief that a rail line slated for abandonment still mattered.

And with the right vision and partnership, it could serve communities and create opportunity.

Thanks to forward thinking, public leadership, and private investment, those tracks did not disappear.

Instead, they became the backbone of what is now one of the nation's most respected regional railroads.

Today, the Indiana Railroad supports good paying jobs, strengthens local industries, and connects Indiana communities to national and global markets.

From rural towns to urban centers, we see firsthand how infrastructure decisions made decades ago continue to pay dividends for families, businesses, and local economies.

Railroads are long-term commitments, and so is good public policy.

What started as a rescue of an abandoned asset is now a success story in economic development, sustainability, and community partnership.

On behalf of the men and women of the Indiana Railroad, thank you for your leadership, your support, and for recognizing what can happen when we invest in in what connects us.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

The next item item on our agenda is proposal number one zero nine, introduced by Councillor Cahill.

Thank you, Madam President.

The uh the team had some uh uh members that were still on uh Easter holiday break.

And due to the uh the weather, we've already uh delayed this a couple times.

In the interest of uh efficiency for the council, I would ask that we treat this as a pass across the desk resolution.

This is recognizing for the benefit of my fellow counselors.

Suburban Christian uh won the boys soccer team for the state championship with IECS last fall.

Uh I just want to recognize their accomplishments.

So with that, Madam President, ISO move.

Second.

The motion has been properly moved and second second.

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, same sign.

The motion carries thank you so much, counselor.

The next item item on our agenda is proposal number one, uh, refer to community affairs committee.

Chairwoman Brown.

Thank you, Madam President.

Uh proposal number one, twenty twenty-six reappoints Daniel Hines to the animal care services board.

Ms.

Hines is no longer available to serve and would like to be removed from consideration.

The committee voted to withdraw proposal one number one twenty twenty-six by a vote of five to nothing.

I so move, madam president.

Motion has been properly moved in second by consent.

Uh do I have consent to withdraw proposal number one?

Thank you.

The next item I cannot talk today.

The night next item on our agenda is proposal number thirty-six, refer to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.

Chairman Osselee.

The proposal number thirty-six appoints Linda Osborne to the Greater Virginia Avenue Corridor Economic Improvement Board.

The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 12 to 0.

And Madam President, I so move.

The motion been properly moved and second.

Are there comments from counselors?

CNN proceed to the board for our vote.

The proposal carries 24 to 0.

The next item on our agenda is proposal number 69, referred to Metropolitan and Economic Development.

Chairman Osely.

Thank you, Madam President.

Proposal number 69 appoints Courtney Yarbrough to the Board of Business and Neighborhood Services.

The proposal passed out of the committee by a vote of 12 to 0.

And Madam President, ISO move.

The motion has been properly moved and seconded.

Are there comments from counselors?

CNO proceed to the board for our vote.

Or not the proposal carries 24 to 0.

We'll now proceed to proposal number 71, referred to admin and finance.

Chairman Muscary.

Thank you, Madam President.

Proposal 71 approves the mayor's appointment of Shay Joyce to the Deputy Mayor for Government Affairs and Operations.

Pass it out of committee 90.

ISO move.

The motion has been properly moved and second.

Are there comments from counselors?

CNN will proceed to the board.

Oops.

I'm sorry, Councilor Delaney.

I apologize.

Thank you, Madam President.

I just want to recognize Shay Joy.

She was my intern, I don't know, 10.

10 years ago, longer than that, and I couldn't be more proud of her and her abilities and skills to represent the city.

Um I'm honored to vote for her tonight.

Wonderful.

The intern.

Uh now we'll proceed to the board for our votes.

The proposal carries 24 to 0.

We'll proceed to proposal number 92, referred to rules and public policy.

Vice President Barth.

Thank you, Madam President.

The rules and public policy committee of the City County Council met on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to consider proposal 92, which appoints Doram Doran Morland as Chief Administrator, Chief Administrative Officer, Policy Director for the City County Council.

The um proposal pass 8 to 0 and I so move.

The motion has been properly moved and second.

Are there comments from counselors?

CNN will proceed to the board for our vote.

The proposal carries 24 to 0.

We'll now proceed to introductions of proposals.

Madam Clerk.

Thank you, Madam President.

The following proposals were referred to the Administration and Finance Committee.

Proposal number 94, 2026, introduced by Councilor Muscary, authorizes the Marion County Treasurer's Office to offer paperless e-billing for property tax statements and at the taxpayers' request as required by IC 6-1-22-81.

The following proposals were referred to the community affairs committee.

Proposal number 96, introduced by Councilor Allie Brown, appoints Angela Hobson to the Animal Care Services Board.

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

Proposal number 95, introduced by Councillors Jesse Brown, Roberts Evans, Allie Brown, and Jones, approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided in IC 36-3-2-12 for TWG 707 LP for an affordable housing project being financed in part with low-income housing tax credits pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended, known as 707 North Apartments, consisting of 40 affordable housing units for low-income residents on a parcel located at 707 East North Street Council District 13.

Proposal number 97, introduced by Council Robinson, approves the statement of benefits of the of TH Hartland LLC and an applicant for tax abatement for a personal property located in an economic revitalization area.

Proposal number 98, introduced by Councilor Robinson, approves the statement of benefits of tag Miss Midwest Properties LLC and applicant for tax abatement for real property located in the economic revitalization area.

The following proposal was referred to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Proposal number 99, 2026, introduced by Council Robinson, authorizing the city to advance the curfew hours to public safety curfew hours pursuant to IC 31-37-3-4 and chapter 381, Section 103 through 105 of the revised code.

The following proposal was referred to Public Works Committee.

Proposal number 100, 2026, introduced by Counselor Evans, establishes the interest in the purchase of a specified land owned by Clover Leaf Baptist Church for the construction and maintenance of the Department of Public Works, Project Number SY-23-008, the Mickley Avenue Detention Project.

Proposal number 101 2026, introduced by Councilor Evans, establishes the interest in purchase of a specified land owned by SCP 2026-C23-053 LLC, a CVS Corporation subsidiary for the construction and maintenance of the Department of Public Works, Project Number ST-30-054, the West Washington Street Reconstruction Project.

The following proposals were referred to the Rules and Public Policy Committee.

Proposal number 102, 2026, introduced by Counselor Lewis, reappoints Kenneth Allen to the Indianapolis Commission of African American Males.

Proposal number 103, 2026, introduced by Councillor Lewis, reappoints Jeffrey Gay3 Gaither to the Indianapolis Commission on African American Males.

Proposal number 104, 2026, introduced by Councillor Lewis, reappoints Greg Porter to the Indianapolis Commission African American Males.

Proposal number 105 2026 introduced by Councillor Lewis, reappoints Marshawn Wally to the Indianapolis Commission on African American Males.

Proposal number 107, introduced by Councillor Lewis, directs the rules and public policy committee to review and prepare a report pertaining to the fiscal impact statement associated with the collective bargaining agreement, the City of Indianapolis, Marion County, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 962, as the exclusive representative of the Indianapolis Fire Department.

Madam President, this concludes the introductions.

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

We'll now proceed to special orders priority business.

Proposals number 110 through 118 2026 are all rezoning that are certified to the council for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission.

If no one wishes to call down any of these proposals for public hearing, they will pass into law.

Seeing none, they will pass into law.

We'll proceed to special orders final adoption.

Proposal number 40, refer to public safety and criminal justice committee.

Vice Chair Allen.

Thank you, Madam President.

Microphone, I'm sorry.

Thank you, Madam President.

Proposal number 40, 2026 called for the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee to accept the submission by the sheriff of the commissary fund report.

The committee reviewed and accepted this report at our meeting on March 17, 2026, a copy of which is included in the minutes of the committee hearing and submitted to the clerk for inclusion in the councillor's journal of proceedings.

No further action is required of the council.

Thank you, Vice Chair Allen.

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

We'll proceed to proposal number 68, refer to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.

Chairman Ossuly.

Thank you, Madam President.

Proposal number 68 designates a portion of New York Street from East Street to College Avenue as the James T.

Kinley Memorial Way.

The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 12 to 0.

And Madam President, I so move.

Second.

The motion has been properly moved and seconded.

Are there comments from counselors?

CNN will proceed to the board for our vote.

The proposal carries 24 to 0.

The next item is proposal number 70, refer to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.

Chairman Ossaly.

Thank you, Madam President.

Proposal number 70 directs the City County Council to accept for the record the annual report submitted by the Woodsworth Place Economic Improvement District as required by IC 36-7-22-22.

The committee accepted the report, and there is no further action that needs to be taken.

Thank you, Mr.

Chairman.

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

We'll proceed to proposal number 72, refer to admin and finance committee.

Chairman Muscary.

Are there comments from counselors?

CNM, proceed to the board for our vote.

The proposal carries 24 to 0.

The next item on our agenda is proposal number 76, refer to rules and public policy committee.

Thank you, Madam President.

Proposal number 76, 2026, called for the Rules and Public Policy Committee to review and prepare a report pertaining to the fiscal impact statement associated with the City of Indianapolis Marion County Union Agreement with the Teamsters Local 135 as exclusive representatives of the Mayor's Action Center.

The committee reviewed and accepted this report at our meeting on March 17th, 2026, a copy of which is included in the minutes of the committee hearing and subject to the clerk and submitted to the clerk for inclusion in the council's journal of proceedings.

No further action is required of the council.

Thank you, Mr.

Vice President.

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

The next item item on our agenda is proposal number 93, refer to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.

Chairman Osley.

Thank you, Madam President.

Proposal number 93 approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided in IC 36-3-2-12 for an affordable housing project financed in part with low-income housing tax credits, pursuant to section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended.

Known as the Grove at Pleasant Run, consisting of 160 affordable housing units for low-income residents at 2852 East County Line Road in District 24.

The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 12 to 0.

And Madam President, I so move.

The motion has been properly moved and second.

There are other comments from councillors.

CNN proceed to the board for our vote.

The proposal carries 24 to 0.

There is no business under new business.

We'll move forward with announcements and adjournment.

The docketed agenda of this meeting of the council having been completed.

The chair will now entertain motions for adjournment.

Madam President.

The Chair recognizes Leader Maury.

Madam President, I have been asked to offer the following motion for adjournment by all counselors in memory of Nathaniel Hearn.

By all counselors in memory of Tim Joyce, by Councillor Osley in memory of Lula Journey, Charles Williams, Jean Sink, Sarah Wellner, Trinity Rogers, Ominta Crow, and Geraldine Hawkins by Councillor Nielsen's Allie Brown and Osley in memory of Phil Kinney.

By Councillor Roberts in memory of David Hennessy, Jane Merritt, Eleanor Bobian, and Marion Hall by Councillors McCormick and Jones in memory of Donald Reed.

Madam President, I would like to offer the I would like to move the motion of this of this meeting, the German 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 signature of the president be sent to the family of each person advising of this action.

Thank you, Mr.

Leader.

Hearing no further objection, the motion is received and requests are so ordered.

Hearing no further motions, we are adjourned.