Good evening. Well, now call the meeting to order at the City County Council for 5/4/2026. Began our meeting with a prayer and pledge of allegiance led by counselor Heart. Thank you this evening for bringing us all together. Safety safely and a place of of presence. We need jurors here. Your your help to get us through this evening to give us thoughts and give us the ability to make sure that we're making all the right decisions for our constituents to make sure that we're thinking through things logically and making sure that we've got the abilities to do what we need to do and for Rose, thank you for bringing all these people here today, both safely and being able to
return them home safely. It takes a lot to get here during the days and with your guidance and your wisdom, I hope that you make the best of all of us today and your name. We pray. 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 and a visible with liberty and justice for all. Al councils with select the green button to indicate your attendance. Councilor encounter deal, both asked to be excused this evening. The next item on our agenda, introduction of guests to visitors. Little seated official communications, MADAM Clerk. I'm sorry can surround the said you had your hand up. I apologize. So I didn't that. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT just wanted to acknowledge
that members to protect Indiana coalition from I think I see people from Decatur Pike and Franklin Township here tonight. Thank you, MR. De but what? Thank you. Council brow 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 Special Service District councils will be held in the city County building and the public Assembly room on Monday. 5/4/2026, it's 7 o'clock pm the purposes of such meetings being to conduct any and all business they MAY come properly before regular meetings of the council. Sincerely, Maggie, a Louis PRESIDENT City County Council. Ladies and gentlemen, pursuant to the laws of the state of Indiana, I caused to be
published in the court and commercial record and in the Indianapolis Star on Friday, 4/10/2026 a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing proposal. Number 1, 0, 7, 2026 said hearing to be held on Tuesday. APRIL, 21st 2026 at 05:30pm, in the Public Assembly room of the city County building. Ladies and gentlemen, I have approved with my signature and delivered this data. The clerk of the City County Council, Yolanda Winfield, the following ordinances, special ordinance number one, 2026 general ordinance numbers. 23 39. 2026 General Rez resolution number 7, 8, 2026 and special resolution number
7 in a 2026 Chalks. It Mayor, MADAM PRESIDENT, this concludes the official communication. Thank you, MADAM Park. The next item on urges the approval of the journals for 4/6/2026, to happen. Cent. Now proceed to petitions, memorial special resolutions and council resolutions proposal. Number one, 41 introduced. But I did You adopted tonight. I'm sorry is not on my agenda us. Get it back. Apologize, trying to move too fast to have a consent for that of the agenda. Thank you. Thank you. MADAM Council. Now proceeds of presentations at petitions, Memorial special resolutions and council resolutions proposal. Number one, 41 introduced by council Roberts, Lewis Barth evidence Mary Allen boots, Brow Kl Delaney
deal. Gibson Graves, Heart Jones miscarry McCormick Nelson. Also Perkins and Robinson. So everybody, thank you all. I wanted to write a special resolution here along with bipartisan members of both parties to really just make clear the council stands against all political violence. Shocking how much I here concern from our residents about everything going on and they're really countless examples locally on the state level nationally of this happening to both parties. So I really thought was very important for people to see very visibly the members of council were against all political violence
and political rare rhetoric unequivocally. So with that being said, this is city County Council, special resolution number 9, 2026, a special resolution getting all forms of political violence and reaffirming the council's commitment to a safe, civil and peaceful democracy or violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated. Whereas in the last decade of witness an escalating pattern of politically motivated violence across the country, targeting leaders and public figures across the political spectrum and whereas democracy depends upon the peaceful contest of ideas. And he's not well served by intimidation and acts of violence, but rather through debate dialogue, respect and civil discourse. And whereas where has acts of political violence and threats
against elected officials and Public figures undermine safety of those who serve the trust and governed and integrity of democratic institutions. And whereas and whereas in OCTOBER of 2025, the United States Conference of Mayors signed a declaration that the American experiment requires acceptance of pluralism. There will always be others who hold it, who hold different views than you compromise outcomes will reflect many views. Your preferences will never get adopted. Exactly as you desired and persuasion. If you want maximum adoption of your views, you must convince people of their merit which occurs via political arguments to change minds, not a threat of violence. Whereas such violence of or threats whether carried out or attempted strike at the heart of
Representative democracy impede free speech, discourage civic engagement and endanger little legitimacy and efficient functioning of government, such threats and acts of violence, attack the life and liberty of our representatives as well as the right of the people to be represented. Now, therefore. Be resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis Marion County, Indiana, the Indianapolis Marion County City County Council condemns all forms political violence of public officials, candidates and public figures regardless of political party or ideology. Section 2, the council further affirms that violence and
threats have no place in the political arena and that all political disputes must be resolved through lawful, peaceful democratic means. In response, the council reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety dignity and respect for all legislators. Elected officials, another public servants and urges law enforcement authorities at all levels to thoroughly investigate, prosecute and hold accountable. Those who commit or incite political violence. The section for the council calls on all public officials, community leaders and media too reject rhetoric that dehumanizes demonize opponents to foster civil discourse. That's a commit to creating a safe, civil, respectful and peaceful democracy were violent
rhetoric and acts are not tolerated. Section 5. The union. That was Mary County City County Council as a member of the National League of Cities joins with other cities and towns in pledging to lead with civility. Dignity and respect in order to reduce polarization and create an environment that values shared goals increased empathy and genuine dialogue. Section 6 furthermore, this council body agrees with the United States Conference of mayors that even in a pluralistic society, those things we have in common still far exceed those things that make us different. We will seek ways to inject our shared humanity in 2 debates. Even when those debates are emotional, especially when those debates are emotional. And that's civility matters
because it is a reflection of our respect for our shared humanity. We acknowledge that everyone participating in the American experiment is motivated by the same thing, a better life for all of us. Section 7, the mayor was invited to join this resolution by affixing his signature here, too. And he has done so. Section 8, this resolution shop in full force and effect upon adoption in compliance with Indiana code. 36 3 for 14. Specials are sponsored by basically everybody it's a move. Madam president, the measure has been and second, all those in favor signify by saying aye, I those opposed same sign the motion carries back to the speaker. Thank you. And wanted to do this also tonight, given that tomorrow is Election Day
from 06:00am to 06:00pm. And I have seen in the news that they are, you know, always worries of things happening. Point sites on Election Day especially important right now. People see there will be can it. We all want lose tomorrow. Some that will win that. It's important for all of us to be through with perspective. And, you know, with having the respect for democracy in our neighbors because we meant it was a great we have to coexist. So I thank you all very much for joining much appreciated. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Counselors. The next item on our And next item on our agenda is proposal. Number one, 42 introduced by council Allen. Thank you. MADAM Chair at MADAM PRESIDENT. So Thank you. MADAM. PRESIDENT Lewis City counties, special
resolution number 10, 2026, a special resolution recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. Whereas mental health is essential to our overall health and well-being impacting how individuals think feel and act and contributing to the strength of our families, communities and workforce in whereas mental health conditions affect one in 5 adults nationally, including more than 1.2 million adults in Indiana. An estimated 160,000 residents in Marion County reminding us that these experiences are common in that everyone deserves to feel same. Hired in in facing these challenges and where a is. Meaningful. Progress requires partnership and our community is strengthened. When residents providers, mental
health professionals, first responders advocates, community organizations work together to support mental wellness. Promote understanding and ensure individuals can access care when and where they need it. And whereas MAY, the month of MAY is recognized nationally as mental health awareness Month providing an opportunity. To elevate awareness and courage connection and remind all residents that they are not alone. Whereas the city Annapolis encourages all residents to care for the mental well-being support. One another and continue building a community where seeking help is met with understanding compassion respect. Now, therefore be resolved by the
City Council of the City. An app was a Marion County, Indiana Section one, the University going Council prowly recognizes MAY as mental Health Awareness Month in Indianapolis. Section 2, the council fire. They emphasize the importance of providing mental health resources and our community and encourages of all citizens pledging to continue promoting dialogue regarding find solution to this critical public safety issue. The mayor is is invited to join and this resolution by affixing his signature here, too section for this resolution shall be in full force, in effect, the bond that in compliance with ic 3, 6, dash, 3 dash, 4 dash, 1, 4, this special resolutions will sponsor back counselor and was passed by the City County Council this 4th day of
MAY 2006, 2026 MADAM PRESIDENT, I so move second. The motion has been properly moved. And second, those in favor signify by saying aye, those opposed same sign the motion carries back to speakers. MADAM PRESIDENT, is it ok, if should media who foster? So to him some mail, phone or have somewhere 6 aces. Please proceed. Please. Thank you so much. Council and for having us today. This resolution is is on behalf of the community and this resolution. I'm joined today by a village of of professionals, mental health professionals alike. That's what this month is all about. And so I just want to take the time to thank them so much for their tireless service to this
community. Thank you all so much. Thank you. Proposal. Number one, 43 inches by counselors, Cahill and Jones. MADAM PRESIDENT. I this is a pass across the desk, but I just wanted to briefly acknowledge Hope Academy is a school in. My district for Council Jones District. This is the 20th anniversary. They serve students that are in recovery that have dealt alcohol and drugs and it is truly amazing. They they really take these kids. It would be on a very different path if not for this program turn their lives around. 94 1% of them go on to post-secondary, which is this is the type of look at all of the co proactive we before they go into a different I for
anybody that did not know about it, if your home and need please reach out to them. There. School open to everybody in Indiana. And for everybody here, if you would like to or love to have OEMs Comes to With MADAM PRESIDENT. The motion and in a second, all those in favor signify by saying Aye. As opposed. Same sign the motion carries. Thank you so much council for your leadership on this as are the next item on our agenda proposal. Number one, 44. Proposal one. 44, the submission by council Delaney required under I see 36 dash one dash. 21 dash 5. This statute requires that disclosure form he filed and accepted by the council at a public meeting prior to the city entering into are renewing a contract with a relative of the Council of the
counselor. This proposal documents a submission by counselor Delaney and the acceptance by the council and will be included in a journal for this meeting and no further action is needed. It. Proposal number 1.1 58 introduced by Council j Brown. Thank you, MADAM. PRESIDENT Mike caught their counsel wells would also like to present this with me. Please proceed. Good evening, MADAM PRESIDENT. MR. Vice-PRESIDENT Members of the council. Tonight Councilor Brown and I are presenting City County special resolution number 12. This resolution establishes a statement of policy regarding the development of high-impact data centers and urging the Metropolitan Development Commission to implement a
temporary stay on approvals. Whereas the city of Indianapolis is seeing unprecedented interest in the development of Hyperscale datacenters which carries significant inflammation implications for the local electrical grid. Water utility, infrastructure and residential, quiet employment enjoyment. And whereas and whereas the current revised code of the consolidated city and county does not sufficiently defined or regulate the unique environmental and industrial impacts of these facilities. And whereas Marshall County, Indiana has issued a permanent ban on data centers. Well, 11 other Indiana counties have issued moratoriums on data center development and whereas the Department of Metropolitan Development is currently in the process of drafting a new
special use district Su. 47 to provide this necessary oversight for such developments. But whereas initial feedback from constituents, utility watchdog groups, environmental groups and others have indicated intense criticism and disapproval of the standards detailed in this new special use district which MAY necessitate amendments and further drafting. And whereas the continued approval of data center projects under outdated industrial classification during this transition period. Risks creating vested rights for developments that MAY not meet future safety or sustainability standards. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis of Marion County, Indiana, Section one, the council here by establishes a statement of
policy that rapid unregulated expansion of data centers poses a potential risk to the public welfare and the long-term stability of Marion County's utility Infrastructure. Section 2, the council formally urges the Metropolitan Development Commission or the mdc to exercise its authority to defer or stay the approval of any new rezoning petitions or improvement location permits forest facilities, meeting the definition of the data center in Till MAY 7th 2027 or until such time as the Su 47 zoning amendment is fully adopted in codified whichever comes first. Section 3, the council requests that the mdc provider report within 30 days regarding the status of all pending data center applications. And the
estimated timeline for the implementation of enhanced regulatory standards. Section for the mayor has invited to join and this resolution by fixing his signature here, too. And Section 5, this resolution shall be in full force and effect from it after its adoption by the Council and compliance with Indiana Code. 36 dash 3 dash 4 dash 14. The special resolution was sponsored by counselor j Brown and Council Wells and was passed by the City County Council. This 4th day of MAY 2026, MADAM PRESIDENT, some of second, the and properly moved and second majority leader at Inc. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT. The City County Council Democratic Caucus reiterate that support proposal. One 58, a special resolution urging the Metropolitan Development Commission to limit data
center approvals and take the necessary time to develop appropriate zoning regulations for high impact. Developments. It is important to note, though, that proposal one 58 is a special resolution, not in the ordinance and does not carry the force of law under the Indiana law, not Indianapolis City Council, only the Metropolitan Development Commission has the authority to initiate changes to zoning policies that could limit for regulate these type of developments. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT, thank you. Majority leader Counter Heart. Thank you, MADAM Chair. And I just want to take an opportunity to make sure at least, you know, the media. I got a few words for them win those naming the people in audience in the people on tv because I was asked about this proposal the other day. And I believe what's happening today
is completely misleading to the public in general have already seen news articles on to the post on social media that the public things putting a moratorium on data centers right now with this vote. And we're not. I want that to be very clear. This is a special resolution. And if you watch the previous resolutions that happen for us, we condemn violence of which the authors we're not a part of that. We recognized mental health. We recognized the Hope Academy. Special resolutions are generally reserved for honoring those positive things that we see in the community to sports neighborhoods. There are ways to go about doing or trying to do. Prime example. I just did it last year with a yes and rate hikes. You can do
a general resolution. You could do an ordinance. But what you're doing, what's happening? MADAM PRESIDENT was happening audience is political theater. It's trying to get people riled up to think that we're actually doing the moratorium and we are not. So I don't want people to be misled tonight. And I want to make sure that is very clear this evening. MADAM PRESIDENT, thank you very much. Thank you. Counselor heart. So again, the and probably moved. And second, all those in favor signify by saying Aye. Those opposed same sign the motion carries. Thank you. The next item on next item on our agenda is proposal. Number 73 referred in Municipal Corporation, CHAIRMAN Evans. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT, the missile corporations committee met on APRIL 8th, a juror calling to order at
05:30pm. We had 3 items on the agenda proposal. Number 73, which reappointed Maggie a Louis to the Capital Improvement Board with a do pass recommendation to the full council 9 to 0. We heard from both the Capital Improvement Board of managers as well as Indianapolis Public Library. On operations and key initiative updates as a part of my requests for them to be more transparent to that. I so move. MADAM PRESIDENT. The motion has been properly moved and second. Question comments from counselors. Cnn proceed to the board for a vote. The proposal. Okay. Thank you. The proposal carries 22 to 0 the next item on our agenda proposal. Number 74 referred to public safety and criminal Justice Committee CHAIRMAN Robinson. Thank you, MADAM. PRESIDENT Proposal, 74 2026. Points. Brianna Delaney to the early Intervention Planning
Council. We met on the APRIL. So the to MADAM PRESIDENT, I so move. The motion has been properly moved. And second comments from counselors. Seeing no proceed to the board for a vote. Canceled late. You can do for yourself. Thank you, MADAM, because I think counsel advice that I have seen from this vote so ok, thank you. Sure. The proposal carries 21 to 0 with one abstention. The next item on our agenda proposal. Number 75 refer to public safety and Criminal Justice Committee. CHAIRMAN Robinson. Thank you, MADAM. PRESIDENT Proposal. 75 2026? Point Jasmine Tucker, this is a police complaint board. We heard subcommittee on for 15, 2026. That's a committee 9 to 0 that PRESIDENT I salute. The most has been properly moved. And second of the comments from counselors sandow proceed to the board for a vote. The
proposal carries 23 to 0 the next item on our agenda proposal. Number 102, the for the rules and public Policy Committee Councilor Nelson. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT proposal to 2026 points. Kenneth Allen to the Indianapolis Commission on African American males proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 7 to MADAM PRESIDENT. I so move investment in the second other comments from counselors seeing no proceed to the board for a vote. The proposal carries. CHAIRMAN Butts. 23 to 0. The next item on our agenda. Proposal, number 103, referrals and public policy Committee council Nelson, thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT proposal, number 3, 2026 reported reappoint Jeffrey Gaither to the Indianapolis Commission on African American males. The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 7 to
MADAM PRESIDENT. I so move. Emotions been properly moved. And second, are there comments from counselors? Seeing no proceed to the board for a vote? The proposal carries 23 to 0. The next item on our agenda proposal. Number 104, referred rules in Public Policy Committee, assistant leader Nelson. Thank you. MADAM. PRESIDENT Poses number ones are for 2026. 3 points. Gregory w Porter to the Indianapolis Commission, African-American males. The proposal passed out of committee vote of 7 to 0, 7, 0, And MADAM PRESIDENT, I so moved. The motion and properly moved. And second other comments from counselors. Cnn proceed to the board for a vote. CHAIRMAN Robinson. The proposal carries 23 to 0 the next item on our agenda proposal. Number 105, are 2 rules in public Policy Committee. Assistant leader Nelson. Thank you. MADAM
PRESIDENT opposed number 105, or points. Marshall Wally to the Indianapolis Commission on African American males. The proposal passed out of committee vote of 7 to 0 MADAM PRESIDENT. I so move. The motion and properly moved. And second other comments from counselors, Castor Graves. Thanks, MADAM PRESIDENT. Just wanted to encourage everyone support the Indianapolis commissioner, African-American males. It One of the very few repositories information on the struggles and the successes of African-American males can be found. So I can to support them and the leadership. Thank you. Excellent. Additional comments. Seeing them proceed to the board for a vote. The proposal carries 23 to 0 will proceed to introductions
proposals. MADAM Clerk. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT. The following proposals were referred to the administration and Finance Committee proposal. Number one, 19, 2026 introduced by COUNCILMAN Lewis approves the mayor's appointment of Jordan Gate. There's as the deputy mayor of neighborhood engagement. Proposal. Number one, 22,026 introduced by COUNCILMAN Scary approves an additional appropriation of $20,000 in the 2002 1026 budget of the Marion County treasurer for the purposes of funding cash cow counts. Cash counters. Proposal number one. 21 2026 introduced by COUNCILMAN Scary approves an additional appropriation of 1 million, 180,000 dollars. In the 2026 budget of the Marion County Information System Service Agency. For the purposes of transitioning the county's property tax system and
software services. Proposal. Number one, 22 2026 introduced by COUNCILMAN, Scary approves an additional appropriation of 276. $1809 in the 2026 budget of the Office of Education and Innovation. For the purposes. I'm sorry. State grant funds and charter schools of the Consolidated County General Fund. The following proposals were referred to the Metropolitan in Economic Development Committee proposal. Number one, 23 2026 introduced by Council Rosalee Reappoint Great Quest to the Metropolitan Development Commission. Proposal. Number one, 24 2026 introduced by Council Allen approves an additional appropriation $42,000 in the 2026 6 budget. The Marion County recorders office. To be used for
property fraud in veterans honors advice ever ties Mont. Proposal. Number one, 25 2026 introduced by counselors Gibson's and Jesse Brown approves an additional appropriation of $250,000. In the 2026 budget of the Department of Metropolitan Development. For the vacant 2 vibrant program. Proposal. Number one, 26 introduced by council Jones approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided in I c 36 dash 3 dash 2. That's 12 for an affordable housing project financed in part low-income housing tax credit known as Central at Old South side consisting of 227 affordable housing units for low-income residents located
it 1, 4, 0, 6 and won for 1, 9 South Capitol Avenue and one for 7 to South Illinois Street District. 18. Proposal. Number one, 27 2026 introduced by Sully directs the City County Council to except for the record the 2026 admission for the 2025 calendar year. The tax increment Finance District Financial report pursuant to icy 36 that 7, that's 15 0.1 dash. 36.3 Proposal. Number one, 62,026 introduced counselor Evans. Approves a payment in lieu of taxes as provided in I see 36 dash 3 dash 2. That's 12 for an affordable housing project being financed in part with low income housing tax credits pursuing to the section 42 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 19. 86 as amended known as West Park consisting of 40 affordable housing units for low-income residents on the parcel located at 2, 3, 0, 2, West Morris Street, Indianapolis District. 17. The following proposals were referred to the public safety and Criminal Justice Committee proposal. Number one, 28 2026 introduced by Council Robinson appoints Jessica. Here is to the Marion County Public Defender Board. Proposal. Number one, 29 2026 introduced by Council Robinson reappoint for it per vying to the Emergency Services Agency board. Proposal. Number one, 32,026 introduced by Council Robinson. Reappoint Larry Lieutenant Larry p seconds to the divest. It Violence Fatality review team. Proposal. Number one, 31 2026 introduced by Council Robinson
approves an additional. 1 million 244 thousand, $500 in the 2026 budget. The Marion County Sheriff, Drug Free community, federal grants and county federal law enforcement funds for the purposes of funding the cadet program. The medication assisted treatment program and security in fleet expenses. Proposal. Number one, 32. 2026 introduced by Counselor Wells a prison additional appropriation of 220 1000, $500 and the 2026 budget of the Marion County Coroner's Office. County grants in state funds for purposes of funding costs associated with the American Medical Association project. They help for Sunday, an initiative project and the trauma informed Care Project.
Proposal. Number one, 33 2026 introduced Council Robinson approves an additional appropriation of $210,000 in the 2026 budget of the Marion County Public Defender Agency. County Grant funds for the purpose of finding the person. Now for the interdisciplinary Defense System Project funded by Lilly Endowment. Proposal. Number one, 30 for 2026 introduced by Council Lewis approves an additional appropriation of $34,000 and the 2026 budget of the Marion County Superior Court drug free community, for the purpose of funding the initiative of the. Treatment Court in re-entry court project. Proposal. Number one, 35 2026 introduced by counselors, Robinson Delaney approves an additional appropriation of 4 million, 830,000 dollars in the 2026
budget of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, state grants, federal grants and impd general funds for the purpose of funding various grant awards. Not previously appropriated and Crime. Gun Task Force Grant cleanup. Proposal. Number one, 36, 2026 introduced by Council Robinson approved the transfer of $300,000 in the 2026 a budget. The Marion County Forensic Services Agency County General Fund from character 3 to character, too, for the purpose of funding costs just so she ate it with laboratory supplies. Proposal. Number one, 37 2026 introduced by Council Robinson directs the city. City County Council to except for the record the 2026
1st quarter report submitted by the Marion County sheriff as required by hca 1, 2, 0, 8, 2025 public Law. 54 2025 and I 36 dash, 8 dash 10 dash. 21. The following proposals were referred to the Public Works Committee proposal. Number one, 38 2026 introduced by Council Jones approves an additional appropriation of 1 million, $496,000 in the 2026 budget of the Department of Public Works. Transportation General Fund for the purposes of snow response in Salt barn repair. Proposal. Number one, 39 2026 introduced by counselors, Evans and Jones. Authorize a strict restrictions on certain
portions of West Morris Street districts. 17 18. The following proposal was referred to them you meant, municipal corporations committee proposal. Number one, 42,026 introduced COUNCILMAN Lewis renews the Marion County public health departments safes, the ranch, Access and support program by adopting the declarations of the director of the Marion County Public Health Department and approving the program. The following proposals was referred to the Ethics Committee proposal. Number one, 45 2026 introduced by Council McCormick amends Section 1, 5, one dash, 1, 1, 3, 2, of the co to remove the home address with the counselor disclosure statement. MADAM PRESIDENT,
this concludes the introductions. Thank you. Madam Clerk, the next item on our agenda, special orders priority business proposal. Number one, 46 proposal numbers one 47th they want. 53 1.54 The one that won. 56 and proposal. Number one, 57 are knee rezonings that were certified to the council for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission. If no District Council wishes to call down any of these proposals for hearing they were passed into law. MADAM PRESIDENT, like commotion answer. Council Brown. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT. It in a code 3, 6, dash, 7 dash 4 dash 608 reads in part the legislative body MAY by a
majority of those voting schedule. The proposal for a hearing on a date not later than its next regular meeting. The legislative body member and whose district the parcel of real property under consideration is located MAY submit a request to the PRESIDENT, the legislative body that the proposal be considered under this subsection, the plain text of this language indicates that although the district councilor MAY make that request, this is not specified as a requirement. I moved to call the empties the approval of both 2025. That is and one to 4 and 2025. That uva are 0, 1, 2, found for a public hearing. I live less than one mile from this proposed development. My constituents have been adamant in requesting a public hearing on
this matter. All of us are aggrieved parties. Whether or not this body has adopted the special zoning rules under Indiana code. Thank you. Parliamentarian, MADAM The most use out of order because it's in conflict with the state law. That is not the proper interpretation state law. The chair has been advised that the motion is out of order because it conflicts with state law. Robert's rules of order, a motion that is contrary to state law cannot be considered. Therefore, the motion is ruled out of order. Proposal. Number 59 is a rezoning that was certified to the council for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission of No Council wishes to call down this proposal down for a public hearing. It will pass into law. Council. Haven't. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT. I'd like
to move that proposal. Number one, 59 2026 rezoning case 2025, Dash 0 and ask one to 6 be scheduled for hearing before this council at its next regular meeting on JUNE. 1st. 2026 07:00pm and that the clerk read the announcement of such hearing and enter the same in the minutes of this meeting. It's a move. Councilor peers. MADAM PRESIDENT. MADAM PRESIDENT, this council will hold a public hearing. A rezoning petition number 2, 2025 is and one. 26 counter proposal. Number one, 59 2026. And its next regular meeting Monday, JUNE. First 2026. Such meeting to be to convene at 7 o'clock pm in council chambers in the city County building Indianapolis. This petition proposes to Rezone 0.7, 6 acres. 3, 4, 4, one West Washington Street Washington
Township Council District 17 from I 3 f dot district to the c 5 f fdot district to provide for general commercial injections that are filed with the clerk. Council shall be heard at such time where the hearing maybe continue from time to time is found necessary by the council. Thank you, MADAM Council. I didn't actually call for the votes of the motion was properly moved. And second, all those in favor signify by saying Aye for council and called him. Those opposed same sign the motion carries. Thank counselor. There is no business under special orders. Public hearing there is no business and the special orders unfinished business will proceed. A special orders. Final adoptions
proposal. Number 95 Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee CHAIRMAN Also Lee. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT proposal. Number 95 2026 approved the payment in lieu of tax pilot has provided an icy. 36 3 dash, 2 dash 12. For Tw g 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 the personal located at 707, East North Street Council district 13. The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 13 to madam PRESIDENT. I so move. Emotions properly moved Second. The comments were counselors. Cnn proceed to the
board for a vote. The proposal carries 22 to one. The next item on our agenda proposal. Number 97 refer to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee CHAIRMAN Mostly. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT proposal, number 97, 2026 approves a statement of benefits of tc Heartland, llc. Doing business and Heartland Food products group, applicant for a tax abatement for personal property located in economic revitalization area. The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 14 to 0. MADAM PRESIDENT, I some of the motion has been properly moved. And second other comments from counselors. Seeing no council represents. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT, this is a facility in my district expanding idea to the facility. Month or 2 ago, very diverse workforce. Over 80% of those individuals who work
there live in Marin County. We are grateful for their want to expand in our district can just go in Pike Township. I do encourage my colleagues to support this proposal. 97 thank you, MR. CHAIRMAN additional comments. Cnn proceed to the board for a vote. The proposal carries 23 to 0. The next item on our agenda proposal. Number 98 refer to Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee CHAIRMAN. Also Lee, thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT proposal number 98 2026 approves a statement of benefits of thg, Midwest Properties, llc, applicant for tax abatement for real property located in an economic revitalization area. Proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 14 to 0. And MADAM PRESIDENT, I so move. The motion has been properly moved. And second other comments counselors. Cnn proceed to the board for a
vote. The proposal carries 23 to 0 the next item on our agenda proposal. Number 19, I refer to public safety and Criminal Justice Committee CHAIRMAN Robinson. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT, closing 99. 2026 heard in for 15, 2026. Authorize the city to nap was to advance the curfew hours to public safety curfew hours pursuant to icy. 31 Dash 37 dash 3 dash 4 in Chapter 3.81 Section 103, dash 105 revised code. We came AUGUST to some MADAM PRESIDENT for 15 to 26 chief Terry come speak before the committee and share her thoughts. One, why we want this to extend and she's here and I would exit past today. Because of the committee. 91, MADAM PRESIDENT, I so move. The motion has been properly
moved and second comments will counselors. I'm sorry, MR. CHAIRMAN to do what the chief to come. So yes, the chance to re she's PRESIDENT. She spoke to weekly about the me for impd use this as tool for the men and women by apd says she's here. She can speak more to the polls. I did go into quite a bit of detail in front of the Public Safety Committee. Regarding what we've been seeing and and how we got here. Obviously, what? Got us talking about this last summer was the tragic incident that we had. The night of JULY for us in downtown Indianapolis. In which we lost 15 year-old and a 16 year-old at one 30 in the morning and 5 additional people were injured by gunfire, including 2
juveniles and 3 adults. That prompted us to. As a adopt an emergency curfew. Public safety curfew last year. And we have seen some concerning trends since then involving youth violence certainly my position from a public safety standpoint. Is this is just a my counsel. Robbins Robinson said one tool among a many different strategies. That is the city. I think that we should come together and adopt. Some of the statistical information that I've shared. With the committee that gives me concern is the increase now while the on as a whole seeing a decrease gun violence. Year-to-date were down over 20% of homicide victims and over 16% of non-fatal shooting
incidents. However, the thing that was catching my attention is the percentage of overall victims that are juveniles in both homicides and non-fatal shootings. So as it relates to homicides, what I reported to the committee is that we're seeing over 3% increase of the percentage of our victims that are juveniles from this year to last year. Over a 4% increase of non-fatal shooting victims that are juveniles. And then several concerning events this year. That I highlighted to the committee. Including just 3 weeks ago, a little over 3 weeks ago. We had a 13 year-old that was out at one 30 in the morning as a passenger in a vehicle that was participating in a street takeover activity was accompanied with a 20 year-old that had a handgun with a machine gun conversion device on it. And an extended map magazine. 13 year-old was armed with an ar-style pistol. That was at one 30 in the
morning after curfew. We also have made several arrests involving juveniles this year. In FEBRUARY, we arrested a 17 year-old and a second teenager for murder of a victim. And the 38 in Illinois area. Also in FEBRUARY, we arrested a 16 year-old for murder that occurred last NOVEMBER. And the 38, the Meridian area. There was a another arrest of a 16 year-old and a 17 year-old for a fatal shooting of a 17 year-old in a non-fatal shooting of another 17 year-old that we made also in FEBRUARY. Also in FEBRUARY, really bad month this year. We did have an officer-involved shooting and which officers attempted to stop a vehicle that was occupied by several due juveniles and which officers were fired upon and returned fire, injuring those
individuals. But there were firearms recovered of that vehicle and of those firearms were Occupants in that vehicle were suspects in another homicide. Some of the other concerning trends that we've seen. On a national scale. Related to social media and the teen takeovers. So to speak now, I did mention to the counter the committee that we did have an advertisement locally 14 takeover Kasten Square Mall that was supposed to be at the end of MARCH. However, we did put a public safety parent plan together and them also provided additional staffing and nothing came of that event. But it wasn't advertised
event. What we have seen across the country with these incidents that developed very quickly and without notice in most cases is just a lot of young people that are unsupervised engaging in risky behavior, dangerous and criminal behavior and including fights property damage, gun violence and sometimes death. Other examples include in Los Angeles, more than 100 people took over intersection of and allies, city bus and set off fireworks and Chicago. They've had neighborhood street takeovers and residents vehicles have been damaged with teenagers jumping and running on top of them over 30 cars were damaged in the neighborhood. There in Detroit
has seen it and the dc area Navy Yard has seen it on multiple occasions. Typically when we see trends like that, Indianapolis is not immune to that social media and those types of trends the age of technology, that kind of thing travels very quickly in those trends tend to hit us eventually. So again, I would just propose that. Curfew is one tool. It is not. The answer is not the end. All be all our goal is to keep our kids safe and to keep them out of situations in which they're subjected to dangerous behavior were victimized by dangerous behavior. Late at night. Adjusting the curfew. Timmy encourages more parental parent guardian involvement in our kids activities and what they have going on, where they are, who they're with and
engaging the family to keep tabs on on that type of activity. Instead of having unsupervised kids out late at night, doing who knows what? We've also teamed up with multiple community partners when we think that we might have unsupervised teenagers, we've stood up what we're calling a connection center. And which we can bring kids that are engaged in behavior that draws our attention. That might be unsafe. Maybe they're out after curfew and we can take them to a safe location and get them connected with resources for them and their entire family. So that's that's the the piece that I think is really critical in all this is that our goal is not punishment. It's it's really prevention and partnerships. And the this is just one tool of many that I
think not just impd but other city agencies and other community-based organizations need to to step up and come to the table to keep our kids safe. Thank you. CHAIRMAN Robinson. One quick follow-up. MADAM PRESIDENT chief, thank you, chief. So again spoke to a lot of different of violent episodes occurred locally across the country. But can you just reiterate the fact of this curfew extension? That's tough, joy of kids that are out there and the idea was connect him with the connection centers. And a mentor says the priority not to arrest them. So that's that, please. Yes, that is correct. Gold curfew is really not a curfew enforcement. My hope is honestly that we will implement this curfew and parents will take heed and this will be a deterrent. But if if kids are out past curfew
arrest is really our last option that we want to use. We really wanted to connect kids with resources and get to the root cause. Why are they out without supervision where they engaged in risky behavior and see if we can change the trajectory that they're on. Councilor Allen. Thank Chief Terry. All 4. I do want to use the word reduce aimed curbing gun violence. And I do want to see our use Krause the country here. It even in the city of Indianapolis live. I want us to be I've been a I advocate for gun violence to make sure that we have a safe city right? And so I was opposed for I was opposed of the
curfew hours from 120 days and wanted to do is 60 days because I understand we're doing at proactive Roach. My understanding of it is I have ways pet youth at the table and especially with Brandon Randle and I've coached, you know, been at the table with the children's Policy and lot initiative. 5th, Indiana and one of that app her even from one of the student. I mean, one of the young ladies that was presenting. Guns are acessible right now. And when we decided say we but when the state decided to. Do the permit, Alyssa law that put guns in everybody's hands to me and that they heard it. Our
community. And as that young lady and I can see her face when she was presenting. She said if I want a gun right now and I can go get one less in 30 minutes. That is real. I've been at many funerals where I've had to speak that helped the hands of a mother and father. So I do believe accountability needs to be her. But children wants to be heard at the same time, too. So when we come up with these these that these laws in these ordnance, I think they should have been at the table and granite. I know everybody said we're getting ready to budget season. We can add it into our budget to give them something to do. We was at that saint. We was at this same stage last summer. We did not do. We did
not have that conversation. So urge my colleagues as we began to vote. And I want to be I want to protect everybody. I really, really do. I do care about my community. I'm a mother. I will say I have a little people in my next generation. I have cousins. I have nieces and nephews and I have family of friends like I've been impacted personally by the is. And so as we do this, urge my colleagues to please, let's have a conversation with the youth in see what this looks like. And for accountability. But we do need to speak to our youth as well. If we want to tackle gun violence, we do have to address as from a state level
to be honest with you. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT. Thank you. Council. MISTER Vice PRESIDENT. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT, just restating something I think the chief said CHAIRMAN Robinson emphasize and that's that the intent here is prevention and connecting youth with their parents or guardians to make sure that they are supervising connected to family and not out in the community when they shouldn't This is especially selling to me. The chief referenced incident, 30th Illinois, which is a bill that was adjacent to my district this weekend. The knot directly analogous to the situations we're talking about. But multiple people were shot my council district, including someone killed by
youth who had access to guns. In addition, there is a situation I had to deal with from that to quite a long time to manage where youth were around, talking to park in making the part dangerous because of the gun activity. But the ultimately the curfew played a role in ensuring that those kids got connected back to family and guardians and the prevention aspect really took effect. So I think really emphasizing that the impd here is oriented towards connecting you to family, making sure that guardians and other responsible dots are involved. And I think that's probably the cornerstone of the most important Thank you. Thank you, MR. Vice-PRESIDENT Counselor Bain then CHAIRMAN Boots. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT, just want to Terry for bringing this proposal forward. It's a very pragmatic
approached to what we're doing here. I know there's a lot of conversations about are we being proactive? Are we being reactive? I think we're being pragmatic when it comes to protecting the youth because at the end of the day, it's about protecting youth and protecting people around you. 2 are not. We're probably out too late and shouldn't be doing whatever is that they're doing. So really appreciate your leadership on this. Bring this to the council. Look forward to supporting tonight. Thank you. Council CHAIRMAN Votes. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT, thank you, Chief Terry presenting this evening. Just to clarify a couple questions to address issues we've been hearing. And so counselors have been contacted about if the youth is picked up. They will not receive any type of criminal record in the system as a
result of that, it's a that's a status offense. And those don't follow anybody be on when they turn 18. It's it's a status offenses. Not even a criminal So they're not arrested. Well, they could. They could be taken a juvenile. They could be. I can tell you that we haven't done that I don't think we've done it all since last JULY, but that's not the goal of this program. It's not that all the goal is to get to the root of why the kids are out without supervision without parental involvement. And one case involving the connection center. I would like to highlight. We actually intervene some young young ladies who are with an adult. The adult was giving them alcohol and our analysts in the real time crime center observe what was happening called it out to the officers.
Officers were able intervene. We brought them to the connection center. Got their parents involved and the kids were actually somewhere where their parents didn't think they were. So they would that fit. Those families were connected to resources. But yes, that's that's the goal of what we're looking to do long-term prevention. It's a curfew status offense today. Maybe it prevents. Maybe there's an intervention that prevents that conduct from escalating into something even more dangerous or maybe it gets a kid out of the situation in which somebody else is doing violence and there are random victim. They don't need to be there. I just would encourage my fellow colleagues here to appreciate
that again, no one's being sent to jail. This is not the final solution. An answer to what we're addressing. This is just one tool that that the impd has asked for. And I think it behooves us to grant them this one tool we have historically tried to address the systemic causes of crime. And I think this is one step in that direction association with phs in those programs. I think this compliments that quite nicely. And I do like the preventive approach to this reverses the punitive. So I would encourage all fellow councilors to approve this proposal. Thank you, MR. CHAIRMAN Counselor Heart encounter Graves. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT. And you know,
I I've heard a couple councils bring up the word parent a few times. I think even chief, brought up the word parent and what sticks out to me is last year. We are in the same position we brought up. The same ordinance, special ordinance. And we actually have a table. Ordinance, 4 front accountability curfew just as a reminder to everybody. You know, I do agree that doesn't stop here. There are more things we can do both programmatically, but also well, we are connecting parents of children at the center. That's where it ultimately happens. But we have an opportunity, I think. And I think it's I know it's on the. On our agenda at any time that anybody this body wants to follow through and join Happy to make the motion and bring it back up. So if you guys want to have that
conversation, I encourage you to have it with me going forward. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT, thank you, Chief Terry, for the presentation and for the the real clear images of what's happening across the city and across the country. Chief, I just want to ask if you talk about those crimes that you mention that are actually happening happening after the proposed hours. You mentioned so much that's going on. You didn't you didn't differentiated. It's before the curfew hours or after. And I'm just curious to know if you have data that would even heightened need for this. I hope those crimes happened after the propose hours. You know I would say,
admittedly, the majority those crimes are not during curfew hours, we've had one out of 3 homicides involving juvenile victims this year that have been during curfew hours. That's one. And I that somebody that lost their life that was out past curfew. I think that one was one 30 in the morning. If I recall. Maybe it would have made a difference. Maybe not. I don't know. As far as the non-fatal shootings and these these to 2 days numbers. We had 4 that were out of past curfew for non-fatal shooting victims. That doesn't count what what happened this weekend on the Northside of town after, you know, after after party in which other people were injured by gunfire, young
people. That get, I hope that helps give you some some idea. I think that every one of the matters well, I would admit that the majority are not during for a few hours, but everyone counts. Thank you. Thank MADAM PRESIDENT, counts or j Brown and Council, then CHAIRWOMAN McCormick. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT, thank you to Terry for sharing all the stories. I think all of us should be horrified. I think all of us are horrified hearing about that youth baiting extremely dangerously people losing their lives in ways that none of us want to see you know, just strikes me that that that's not naturally how young people behave. And I think, yeah, I want to my commendations to CHAIRMAN Perkins of Education Committee last month. If anyone in audience has not watched that committee meeting, it was MAY be my favorite committee
meeting I've had on the council. We had multiple different professionals who work with youth talking about how to help their mental health, how to help them avoid violence and and, you know, have different paths in front of them. So so we know what policies we need. And I want to commend Council Allen for just excellent comments. I want to coast line and to do everything you said. And specifically the part where granted the state put us into a very difficult position when it came to the budget. And we knew that last year. But, you we heard that the impd a stock doing a lot of overtime work while the Cip still has a contract from 2012 that hasn't adjusted as officers salaries have gone up. So where ending up subsidizing billion or
sports team owners and they don't have the money for this type of programming that we know is the actual solution here. And so. Yeah, these are political decisions. And early summer Prada, political theater. You know, I'm not accusing you of chief Terry and I know your officers work hard and are in a dangerous position. I do understand and believe it. I don't think that this curfew set the right message to our constituents, though. I believe you're coming in. Good faith and I appreciate it. But when, you know, youth leaders Brandon Randolph you know the Jones policy along mission of Indiana, the counselor Allan mentioned, are all reaching out, expressing strong disapproval are asking us to please just center the voices of our youth. I'm just going to have to honor their call to the call. The Black Church Coalition is here tonight as
well. And I would encourage my fellow got just about now. Thank you. Majority leader then counter Perkins. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT chief, thank you for the presentation. The commentary and CHAIRMAN Robinson. My comment more directed to my colleagues. Much of what counts around us said earlier when I hear the word intervention, I almost. Staff at it because I think our youth don't need intervention. They need something to do and it's time that we put our money where our mouth or out. If we can support. Economic development deals all over this county. It's time to start supporting youth, focused, family oriented businesses. If we don't have
the means to do it today because of whatever avenue, then we figure it out. If we've got to work with the state, then we get over there and we start advocating for what we need because it is frustrating to be right back here. And I understand is the tool and I'm all for having all the tools. But the fact that there is a need is what bothers me in an entire year is when around. And we have not attempted to even move the needle on this issue. No offense to church isn't all that stuff. I support, although the youth oriented focus camps and things they do. The bottom line is what is there for a kid? Youth kid could do. And they don't necessarily want to go to church camp or how the Friday night movie over there. Whatever the case. So no offense council, They want to
hang out with their friends. And they want to socialize and they got to have avenues to do it. And we're not producing the results for that. Thank you. Preacher. Pastor Perkins. Thank you. MADAM PRESIDENT. At a risk being repetitive to my colleagues. One, we honor the work churches have continued to do when government fails, churches have always stood in the gap to provide services family. I will. I will share. Thank you. Brown last month education committee meeting. We invited not only individuals that are on the ground doing the work, but folks that are in the academic space that are doing the research. But we also invited the young people to be at the table. And we heard clearly doing that committee meeting what they believe will be not
only intervention but services to help them. Very few things that we bring to a full council meeting engage in this level of conversation. Usually it happens in commit committee and we come to the full council and we call for a vote and we pass it or we denied. This clearly is an important issue for community. And while honor the chief is asking for another tool in the tool kit. I want to encourage my colleagues. That doing our spring fiscal and doing a budget season that the same level of passion and commitment that we're equipped and offer an impd a tool that we also offer in service agencies at a service in our community at the grassroots
level. We often times back away from these difficult conversations and find a number of excuses why we can't do it. The same level of passion. Now we're now in power in our chief and a police department to go out. And implement this particular ordinance. I am encouraging us to make sure that we bring that same passion when we're talking about where we are putting our money as it relates young people. Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT. Thank you. The motion has been properly moved and second will now proceed to the board for a vote. The proposal carries 21 to 2. The next item on our agenda. Next item on our Dennis proposal. Number 100 referred to Public Works Committee CHAIRWOMAN Jones, thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT, with consent. I would like to
take pose a number 10101 2026. Together. Thank you. Propose a number 120. 26 establishes the interest and the purchase of specified land owned by Clover Leaf Baptist Church for the construction and maintenance of the Department of Public Works project number s why Dash 23 Dash 0, 0, 8, The Mickley Avenue Detention Project proposal number 101 2026. Establishes the interest and the purchase of the specified land owned by sep 2006 Dash c 23 0, 5, 3, llc, a cbs Corporation subsidiary for the construction and maintenance of the Department. Public works project number s t dash 3, 0 Dash, 0, 5, 4, the Washington Street
Reconstruction Project, Councilor boots move seconded by COUNCILMAN Cormac to proposal numbers 10101 2026. To the full council. But they do pass recommendation motion carried by a vote of 10 to 0. And MADAM PRESIDENT, I so move. The motion has been properly moved. And second other comments from counselors. Proceed to the board for votes. One 0nd. Sorry, MADAM Clerk. All those in favor signify by saying Aye. Those opposed same sign the motion carries. The next item on our agenda. Proposal, number 107. Referred to rules in public pass policy. Assistant leader Nelson. MADAM PRESIDENT proposal, number 1, 0, 7, 2026 called for the Rules and Public Policy Committee to review and prepare report for change in the fiscal impact statement
associated with the collective bargaining agreement between the city of Indianapolis, Marion County and the American Federation of State County Municipal Employees Council 9, 6, 2, s exclusive representative of the Indianapolis Fire Department. The committee reviewed and accepted this report a copy of which is included in the minutes of the committee hearing and some of the clerk for inclusion in the council's journal. The proceedings, no further action is required of the council. Thank you. Assistant leader. The report is except it has submitted no further action is needed. There's no business and a special service District Council seeing no business will proceed to announcements and the Germans, the docket agenda for this meeting of the council having been completed chair will now entertain motions for a tournament. MADAM PRESIDENT, the chair
recognizes leader Mary. MADAM PRESIDENT. I haven't asked offer the following motion for adjournment. By all councilors memory of Robert o'Connor, senior. But I also Lewis and memory. James, the Parker Lori Hasson and Reverend Greg Term. By counselor Robert in memory of Harry Reasoner. Carol. And Sharon Bradley by counselor Neil Senator Maria Barb Johnson by counselor Wells in memory of cast of Leon. By all counselors in memory of Bill Schneider. MADAM PRESIDENT, I would like to move the term of this meeting of the Indianapolis City County Council in recognition of and respect the life contributions, those persons up. I have here specifically named our steadfast support of fellow councilors are further requests that the motion to be made part of the permit
records of this body. And then a letter bearing the council see on sale for the PRESIDENT Be sent to each the family of each person advising of this action. Thank you, leader. Hearing. No objection. The motion is receiving requests are so order here. No further