The Space Allocation Committee met on September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Room 260 of the City County Building. Chairperson Abigail Hanson presided. The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and unanimously approved a land acquisition for a new Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) station. An update was provided on the clerk's records warehouse lease amendment.
Land Acquisition for IFD Station #33 (5490 Pike Plaza Rd): Mark Harvey, Capital Project Manager for Chief Malone, presented the proposal for a 3.3-acre property to relocate IFD Station 33 less than one mile from its current location. The property would accommodate a 15,000 square foot, three-bay drive-through fire station. Two appraisals were obtained: $331,000 and $480,000, averaging $405,500. The seller accepted this average as the purchase price. Harvey noted the property was identified after reviewing nearly 20 potential sites due to the need to remain within the station's 911 response zone. He stated that the fire department had engaged with the Eagledale neighborhood association on the first Thursday of the month, presenting the plans and committing to further community input during design. Questions from committee members covered financing (included in the 2026 bond package with contingency funds available), community engagement (noted the property is in a transition zone between Wayne and Pike townships, but the city has jurisdiction), and the appraisal process (seller agreed to the average offer). Committee members discussed that a $149,000 gap between the two appraisals is not unusual for land valuations.
Clerk's Records Warehouse Lease Amendment (1330 S Madison Ave): An update was provided that the lease was approved by the City-County Council in spring 2026. The tenant (Election Board) moved in on July 1, 2026, though minor contractor work remains to be completed.
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