Kokomo public meetings in 2020
29 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will meet on December 14, 2020, to consider multiple zoning changes and financial resolutions. The agenda includes second readings for property rezonings on N Delphos St and W Boulevard, as well as ordinance #6977 regarding KHA RAD I apartment financing. Additionally, the council will review a change order for the Downtown Parking Garage Project.
- Rezoning 1613 N Delphos St from R4 to OC (Second reading)
- Rezoning 3116 W Boulevard from PR to C1 (Second reading)
- Ordinance #6977 regarding financing for KHA RAD I apartments
- Change Order for the Downtown Parking Garage Project (Resolution #2754)
- Rezoning 3109 W. Sycamore St from M2 to LI (First reading)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will review several ordinances, including a second reading for wastewater and storm-water utility fee updates. The council will also consider first readings for two rezoning petitions and resolutions regarding General Fund appropriations and CARES Act funding.
- Second reading of Ordinance #6973 to amend wastewater and storm-water utility fees
- First reading for rezoning 1613 N Delphos St from residential to office commercial
- First reading for rezoning 3116 West Boulevard from parks to general commercial
- Resolution to reimburse Public Health and Public Safety payroll with CARES Act funding
- Ordinance regarding financing for KHA RAD I apartments
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing on Ordinance #6969 with no public comments, then approved it unanimously. The council also gave first reading to Ordinance #6973, which amends wastewater and stormwater utility fees, passing it unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Ordinance #6969, amended General Fund appropriation (unanimous)
- Passed Ordinance #6973 on first reading, amending wastewater/stormwater fees (unanimous)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council held first readings on two rezoning ordinances, including a proposal for a drug and rehab facility. The Council also discussed forming a committee to review the city's animal ordinance. Additionally, reports were shared regarding TIF fund allocations for local paving and development projects.
- Ordinance #6971: Rezoning 317 W. Jefferson St. from C1 to IS for First City Recovery Center (8-0 vote)
- Ordinance #6972: Rezoning 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. from R4 to NC for a parking lot (6-2 vote)
- Formation of a committee led by Councilman Grecu to review the animal ordinance
- TIF fund bid from E&B Paving for $216,710.58 for a City Hall project
- Resolution #2751: Approved transfer of funds within the general fund (8-0 vote)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold first readings on two rezoning petitions. One request involves changing the property at 317 W. Jefferson St. to institutional use for a medical office and treatment center. A second request proposes changing 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. from urban residential to neighborhood commercial.
- Ordinance #6971: Rezoning 317 W. Jefferson St. from C1 to IS for medical office use
- Ordinance #6972: Rezoning 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. from R4 to NC
- Resolution #2751: Proposed transfer of funds within the General Fund
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council passed two rezoning ordinances on first reading. Ordinance #6971, rezoning 317 W. Jefferson St. from C1 to IS for an 8-bed drug and rehab facility (First City Recovery Center), passed 8-0. Ordinance #6972, rezoning 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. from R4 to NC for a parking lot for Dan's Bakery, passed 6-2 despite neighborhood opposition. The council also approved Resolution #2751, transferring funds within the general fund, 8-0.
- Passed Ordinance #6971 on first reading: rezoning 317 W. Jefferson St. to institutional for First City Recovery Center (8-0)
- Passed Ordinance #6972 on first reading: rezoning 1729 & 1735 S. Market St. to neighborhood commercial for bakery parking (6-2)
- Approved Resolution #2751: transfer of funds within the general fund (8-0)
- Approved minutes of September 28, 2020 meeting as presented
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council unanimously approved the 2021 city budget (Ordinance #6963), salary ordinances for appointive officers and elected officials (#6964, #6965), and additional appropriations (#6969), all on second reading. It also approved an inter-local agreement with Howard County to operate a COVID testing site at 620 N. Bell St. until June 30, 2021. A resident raised concerns about unpaved streets and sidewalks on N. Jay St., and another spoke about police pay; council members said they would look into the street issue and noted police will receive a 16% raise over three years.
- Approved inter-local agreement with Howard County for COVID testing site at 620 N. Bell St. (9-0)
- Approved 2021 city budget ordinance #6963 on second reading (9-0)
- Approved salary ordinance for appointive officers and employees #6964 on second reading (9-0)
- Approved salary ordinance for elected officials #6965 on second reading (9-0)
- Approved additional appropriations ordinance #6969 on second reading (9-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing and meeting on September 28, 2020. The agenda includes second readings for ordinances regarding the 2021 city budget, maximum employee salaries, and elected official salaries.
- Second reading of Ordinance #6963 fixing 2021 budgets ($44,510,522 total General Fund)
- Second reading of Ordinance #6964 regarding maximum salaries for city employees
- Second reading of Ordinance #6965 regarding salaries for elected officials
- Second reading of Ordinance #6969 for General Fund appropriations
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing on Ordinance #6963 with no public comments, then approved Ordinance #6968 on second reading, vacating a right-of-way for petitioner Jessica Woodard at 1608 N. Indiana. The council also passed first readings of ordinances fixing 2021 salaries for appointive officers and elected officials, and appropriating general funds. Ordinance #6970, amending a prior ordinance, was passed on first and second reading after a rules suspension, with a plan to restore a home.
- Approved Ordinance #6968 to vacate right-of-way at 1608 N. Indiana (8-0)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance #6964 fixing 2021 appointive officer salaries (8-0)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance #6965 fixing elected official salaries (8-0)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance #6969 appropriating general funds (8-0)
- Suspended rules and passed Ordinance #6970 on first and second reading (8-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will meet on September 14, 2020, to consider several ordinances. The agenda includes approving 2021 budgets and salaries for city officials and employees. The council will also review a $750,000 appropriation for PCB soil excavation at the Dixon site.
- $750,000 appropriation for US EPA Dixon site PCB soil excavation and mobilization
- 2021 salaries for elected officials including Mayor ($87,175.32) and City Clerk ($42,163.74)
- Rezoning from office commercial to urban residential (Ordinance #6970)
- Vacating a right-of-way at 1608 N Indiana (Ordinance #6968)
Council Meeting Mintues 8-24-2020
The Kokomo Common Council approved Ordinance #6967 on second reading, establishing an Ordinance Violations Bureau to accept admissions of responsibility for ordinance violations. The council also passed the first reading of the 2021 budget ordinance (6-3) and approved a right-of-way vacation for a property at 1608 N Indiana Ave. A resolution transferring funds within the General Fund was also approved.
- Approved Ordinance #6967 establishing Ordinance Violations Bureau (9-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #6968 vacating right-of-way at 1608 N Indiana Ave (9-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #6963 fixing 2021 city budgets totaling $71,358,945 (6-3)
- Approved Resolution #2750 transferring funds within the General Fund (9-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is meeting to consider ordinances regarding a new violations bureau and the vacating of a right-of-way. The council will also review 2021 budgets for various city departments, boards, and commissions.
- Ordinance #6967: Establishing a centralized Ordinance Violations Bureau.
- Ordinance #6963: Fixing 2021 budgets for city departments, including a $44,510,522 General Fund total.
- Ordinance #6968: An ordinance vacating a right-of-way.
- Resolution #2750: Transferring funds within the General Fund, including $100,000 to legal fees.
Council
The council is scheduled to hold a first reading for an Ordinance Violations Bureau. Recent meeting minutes show the passage of a rezoning for 503 W. Sycamore St and financing for apartment renovations. Public comments also addressed fireworks enforcement.
- First reading of Ordinance #6967 to establish an Ordinance Violations Bureau
- Rezoning of 503 W. Sycamore St from office commercial to medium density residential
- Resolution #2748 authorizing financing for KHA RAD I LP apartment renovations
- Tax abatement compliance forms filed for Coan Engineering and Chrysler
COUNCIL MEETING
The Kokomo Common Council approved Ordinance #6966, rezoning 503 W. Sycamore St. from office commercial to medium density residential, and Resolution #2748, authorizing financing for KHA RAD I LP to renovate affordable housing. Both passed unanimously 9-0. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments on fireworks enforcement were heard but no action was taken.
- Approved Ordinance #6966 rezoning 503 W. Sycamore St. to medium density residential (9-0)
- Approved Resolution #2748 authorizing bond financing for KHA RAD I LP affordable housing renovation (9-0)
Council
The Council is reviewing a rezoning request for 503 W. Sycamore St. and a resolution regarding economic development financing. Resolution #2748 proposes authorizing up to $22,500,000 in revenue bonds for KHA RAD I LP. The project aims to renovate several apartment complexes to provide affordable multifamily rental housing.
- Rezoning request for 503 W. Sycamore St. from office commercial to medium density residential
- Resolution #2748 authorizing up to $22,500,000 in revenue bonds for KHA RAD I LP
- Renovation of Pine Valley Apartments, Civic Center Tower, Terrace Towers, and Dunbar Court Townhouses
COUNCIL MEETING
The Kokomo Common Council approved Resolution #2747, authorizing the Mayor to file applications and agreements with the Federal Transit Administration for federal transportation assistance for fiscal year 2021. The vote was 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comments about fireworks and recognition of a recent high school graduate.
- Approved Resolution #2747 authorizing federal transit grant applications (7-0)
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will meet to consider Resolution #2747. This resolution authorizes the Mayor to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration for federal transportation assistance.
- Resolution #2747: Authorizing applications for Federal Transit Administration transportation assistance
Council
The Common Council is reviewing Ordinance #6962 to appropriate $200,000 for a Community Crossing Grant local match. The council is also considering an interlocal agreement with the Howard County Recycling District regarding funding for curbside recycling services.
- Ordinance #6962: $200,000 appropriation for street resurfacing project local match
- Interlocal Agreement between City of Kokomo and Howard County Recycling District
- $50,000 annual payments from the District to support curbside recycling services
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing a bid from Henke Development, LLC for a baseball and softball tournament center at 600 S. Goyer Road. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding fund transfers and an ordinance for a Community Crossing Grant local match.
- Acceptance of Henke Development, LLC bid for the Championship Park Project
- Resolution 2745 regarding transfer of certain funds
- Ordinance 6962 regarding Community Crossing Grant local match
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will consider three ordinances regarding property rezoning. These proposals involve changing land use designations for properties at 1016 S. Washington St., 1039 S. Home Ave., and 3845 S. LaFountian St.
- Ordinance 6959: Rezoning 1016 S. Washington St. from R4 to C1
- Ordinance 6960: Rezoning 1039 S. Home Ave. from R4 to C1
- Ordinance 6961: Rezoning 3845 S. LaFountian St. from C1 to C2
Council
The Council discussed a proposal to increase the Human Rights Board from seven to nine members. Members also reviewed appointments for the Redevelopment Commission and Howard County Recycling Commission. Additionally, Ordinance 6958 passed on its second reading.
- Proposed increase of Human Rights Board from seven to nine members
- Passage of Ordinance 6958 (Case 4-Z-20) for David and Ann Ihms
- Appointment of Councilwoman McKibben to the Kokomo Redevelopment Commission
- Appointment of Councilman Roger Stewart to the Howard County Recycling Commission
- Reference to FCA's $400 million investment in the Kokomo Engine Company
Council
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a second reading for Ordinance #6958 regarding a zoning change at 329 E Firmin St. The council will also review the minutes from the February 24, 2020 meeting.
- Second reading of Ordinance #6958 (Case 4-Z-20)
- Rezoning request for 329 E Firmin St from L1 to NC
COUNCIL MEETING
The Kokomo Common Council approved a zoning change for David & Ann Ihms' water treatment lab from L1 to NC, allowing them to live in the building. It also passed a salary ordinance for 2020 that creates new city positions and allows lateral police hires, with no net fiscal effect. Both measures passed unanimously 9-0.
- Approved Ordinance #6958 rezoning from L1 to NC for Criterion Water Labs (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #6939 fixing 2020 city salaries, creating new positions and allowing lateral police hires (9-0)
Council
The Common Council approved tax abatements for a $400 million Chrysler investment expected to create 120 jobs. The council also passed several ordinances regarding property rezoning and vacating an alleyway. A multi-family residential development on West Superior Street was approved following public discussion.
- Tax abatements for a $400 million Chrysler investment
- Rezoning 402 & 404 W. Superior St. to multi-family residential
- Rezoning 1401 E. Hoffer St. to general commercial
- Rezoning property to institutional uses
- Vacating an alley between Jackson St and Jefferson St
Council
The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing several zoning changes and property tax abatements. This includes final action on real and personal property tax abatements for FCA US, LLC following a $400 million investment. The agenda also contains ordinances regarding rezoning residential and commercial properties and the vacation of an alley.
- Tax abatements for FCA US, LLC related to a $400 million facility expansion
- Rezoning 1207 N Armstrong St from R4 to Institutional Uses (IS)
- Rezoning 1401 E Hoffer St from Office Commercial (OC) to Small to Medium Scale General Commercial (C1)
- Rezoning 402 & 404 W Superior St from C1 to General Multifamily Residential (M2)
- Ordinance to vacate an alley between Jackson St and Jefferson St
Council Meeting
The Kokomo Common Council approved first readings of several ordinances and resolutions, including an alley vacation, zoning changes for properties on West Superior St., North Armstrong, and East Hoffer St., and resolutions supporting Fiat Chrysler's investment. All items will proceed to a public hearing on February 10, 2020. No final decisions were made; all were first readings.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 6954, alley vacation (8-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 6955, zoning change at 402/404 W Superior St (5-3)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 6956, zoning change to institutional for 1207 N Armstrong (8-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 6957, zoning change to C-1 for 1401 E Hoffer St (8-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2741, supporting Fiat Chrysler investment (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2742, mirroring tax abatement for Fiat Chrysler (unanimous)
Council
The council is reviewing first readings for several property rezone requests and an alley vacation. They are also considering resolutions to designate properties as economic revitalization areas for tax exemptions.
- Rezoning 402 & 404 W. Superior St from commercial to multifamily residential
- Rezoning 1207 N Armstrong St from residential to institutional uses
- Rezoning 1401 E. Hoffer St from office commercial to general commercial
- Notice of hearing for the vacation of an alley between Jackson and Jefferson Streets
- Resolutions designating property as economic revitalization areas for tax exemptions
Council
The January 13 agenda includes the introduction of Ordinance 6954 regarding a vacated alley and several board appointments. Included records also show the approval of a resolution to apply for a lead hazard reduction grant.
- Introduction of Ordinance 6954 (Vacated Alley)
- Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant application (up to $94,245.00)
- Resolution 2736: Transfer of funds within General, MVH, Park & Recreation, Cemetery, and Redevelopment funds
- Council appointments to the Traffic Commission, Human Rights Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals
re-organizational meeting
The Kokomo Common Council held its re-organizational meeting and elected Councilman Rudolph as President and Councilman Grecu as Vice President, both unanimously. Councilwoman Sanders was elected to the Plan Commission and Councilman Acord to the Traffic Commission, also unanimously. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Elected Councilman Rudolph as Council President (unanimous)
- Elected Councilman Grecu as Council Vice President (unanimous)
- Elected Councilwoman Sanders as Council Representative to the Plan Commission (unanimous)
- Elected Councilman Acord as Council Representative to the Traffic Commission (unanimous)