Lafayette
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City Council
The Common Council will discuss designating Economic Revitalization Areas to provide property tax abatements for two companies. They are also reviewing a rezoning request and the appropriation of highway user tax funds.
- Tax abatement for Nanshan America Aluminum Technologies, LLC
- Tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures, LLC
- Rezoning of S 7th Street from R2U to NBU (Ordinance 2026-18)
- Appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds (Ordinance 2026-19)
- Annual Tax Abatement Compliance resolution
Board of Works
The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, approve a new contract for the Treece Meadows concrete work, and process a change order for the Creasy Lane project. The board will also handle routine claims, a banner request for the Art Museum, and an animal control appeal.
- Contract and notice to proceed for Treece Meadows Concrete Project, Phase 1
- Change Order #2 for the Creasy Lane CCMG Project
- Amendment #1 for the Senior Home Assistance Repair Program (SHARP)
- Bids under advisement for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project
- Animal Control Appeal Hearing for resident Aura Gonzalez
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Board of Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety will decide on awarding a contract for Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II. They will also open bids for the Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1 and discuss a change order for Creasy Lane CCMG Project. Other items include permission to advertise the S. 5th Street Concrete Project, a special event request for Walk By Faith Church Block Party, and a banner request for German Fest.
- Open bids for Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1
- Consider award of Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II
- Change Order #1 for Creasy Lane CCMG Project
- Permission to advertise S. 5th Street Concrete Project
- Special event request: Walk By Faith Church Block Party
Redevelopment Commission
The commission will consider several resolutions related to the Lafayette Theater project, including amending the economic development plan, authorizing bond reimbursement, and approving leases. They will also open offers for the sale of a 0.35-acre parcel near 6th and 7th Streets, review a change order for Park East Boulevard, and consider a tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures. Tax abatement compliance extensions for Caterpillar and General Electric are also on the agenda.
- Sale of 0.35 acres between S. 6th and S. 7th Streets, south of New York and north of Romig
- Atlas Excavating: Park East Boulevard Change Order #10
- Resolution LRC-2026-11 amending Creasy/Central EDA for Lafayette Theater
- Resolution LRC-2026-12 declaring intent to reimburse Lafayette Theater project costs
- Resolution LRC-2026-14 recommending tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures
Board of Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve June minutes, review bids for neighborhood ramp construction and water line replacements, process monthly claims, and vote on three special event permits. Most agenda items are standard administrative reviews rather than major policy decisions.
- Bids under advice: Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project
- Bids under advice: Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II
- Monthly claims processing for city services and contracts
- Special event permits: Downtown Blues And Jazz Festival
- Special event permits: Beers & More Along The Wabash
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will review and potentially approve two major projects: installation of a perimeter fence and brick wall replacement at 800 Cincinnati Street (St. James Church), and exterior renovation of the Lafayette Theater at 600 Main Street. Committee reports and minutes approval are also on the agenda.
- 800 Cincinnati Street – fence and wall (replace stucco with brick) for St. James Church
- 600 Main Street – exterior renovation of the Lafayette Theater
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public Relations & Education Committee report
- COA Committee report