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Kokomo public meetings in 2021

40 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves Stellantis tax abatement and new TIF district

The Kokomo Common Council approved two resolutions. Resolution #2765 designates Stellantis as an Economic Revitalization Area, approving a 10-year property tax abatement on personal property tied to a $229 million investment and retention of 662 jobs. Resolution #2766 approves a new TIF district for a future Industrial Park and amends the TIF6 plan to fund land acquisition and infrastructure. Both passed 6-0.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

Council

Council to consider Stellantis tax exemption and economic revitalization area

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Stellantis Economic Revitalization Area. This includes a proposal for a property tax exemption related to a $229 million investment in electrified transmissions. The council will also review economic development plans and resolutions for the Kokomo Redevelopment Commission.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021

council meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves Stellantis tax abatement, 9-0, for $229M investment

The council approved Resolution #2763, a 10-year personal property tax abatement for Stellantis, which announced a $229 million investment in Kokomo and committed to retaining 662 jobs. The council also passed several ordinances, including a $1.5 million General Fund transfer for insurance expenses, and rezoned properties at 2904 S. Albright Rd., 2035 E. 00NS, and near 2900 E. Markland Ave. A resolution transferring about $588,990 for Kokomo Fire Department overtime passed 8-1, with Councilman Miklik dissenting. The public hearing on Ordinance #7018 was closed with no comments.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution does that. Vote for passage follows:
1 yea
eight yea
resolution does that. Vote for passage follows: Aye: eight Nay: one Vote was called:
7 yea
Acord yea · Rudolph yea · T. Stewart yea · R. Stewart yea · Collins yea · Grecu yea · Davis yea
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Mon Nov 29, 2021

Council

Council to consider Stellantis Economic Revitalization Area and tax exemption

The Kokomo Common Council will review several rezoning requests and financial ordinances. This includes a resolution for the Stellantis Economic Revitalization Area and a personal property tax exemption. The council will also address fund appropriations and transfers.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE 11-08-2021

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.5M health insurance fund transfer on first reading

The Common Council approved Ordinance #7018 on first reading, transferring $1.5 million from the General Fund to the Self-Insured Health Insurance Fund, with a public hearing set for November 29, 2021. Resolution #2762, covering year-end fund transfers, was also approved on first reading. Both votes were unanimous (9-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Nov 8, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council considers $1.5 million appropriation for health insurance

The Kokomo Common Council will consider a first reading of Ordinance #7018 to appropriate $1,500,000 to the self-insured health insurance fund. The council will also review a first reading of Resolution #2762 regarding various fund transfers and approve minutes from the October 25 meeting.

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Mon Oct 25, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council reviews millions in grant appropriations and property rezonings

The Kokomo Common Council will hold second readings on ordinances to establish local funds for American Rescue Plan grants and approve various appropriations. The council will also consider first readings for traffic ordinance changes and two property rezonings.

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Mon Oct 25, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves ARP fund ordinances and multiple rezones

The Kokomo Common Council approved several ordinances on second reading, including establishing local funds for ARP grants, additional appropriations totaling over $10 million, and changes to stop signs, yield signs, and speed limits. The council also approved two rezones: one for a car lot at 525 & 527 W. Alto Rd. and another for residential development at Zartman Rd. and Sandwalk Ln. All votes were 7-0.

Mon Oct 18, 2021

Council

✓ Decided: Council passes ARP fund ordinance and $9.9M appropriations on first reading

The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing and meeting on October 18, 2021. It approved minutes from prior meetings and passed two ordinances on first reading: Ordinance #7011 establishing local funds for American Rescue Plan grants, and Ordinance #7012 for additional appropriations totaling $9,946,608 from Fund #1760, $287,983 from Fund #1770, and $32,000 from Fund #1780. Both votes were 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Oct 18, 2021

Council

Kokomo Common Council considers over $10 million in grant appropriations

The council will consider establishing local funds for American Rescue Plan Act grants. The meeting also includes first readings for appropriations related to transit assistance and airport equipment.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves zone changes, city budget, salaries in 7-0 votes

The Kokomo Common Council approved all items on the agenda by 7-0 votes. It passed two zone changes on first and second reading: Ordinance #7009 reclassifying 1016 S. Jay St. from R5 to NC for a small business, and Ordinance #7010 reclassifying 865 E. 400 S. from AR/AG to IS for a new church. The council also gave final passage to the city budget (Ordinance #7002) and passed salary ordinances for appointive and elected officials on second reading, plus a resolution to transfer funds from the General Fund.

Mon Sep 27, 2021

Council

Kokomo Common Council reviews 2022 city budgets and zoning changes

The council is meeting to adopt the 2022 budget for various city departments, boards, and commissions. The agenda also includes second readings for salary ordinances and first readings for two rezoning petitions.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council holds public hearing on city budgets and ARP fund plan

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2022 department budgets. The agenda also includes second readings for rezoning at 422 W. Superior St. and the appropriation of ARP Coronavirus funds. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances to set salaries for city officials and employees.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021

Council

✓ Decided: Council passes 2022 budget, ARP fund appropriation, and zoning change

The Kokomo Common Council approved the 2022 budget ordinance (7002) on second reading, a zoning change from R4 to NC for 422 W. Superior St. (7005), and an ordinance appropriating $19,893,216 in federal ARP funds (7008) on a 5-1 vote. It also passed first readings for salary ordinances (7003, 7004) and adopted a resolution (2761) authorizing the mayor to seek federal transit assistance. No public comments were heard at the public hearing.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City does have a list, but it is just a proposal list at this time. Councilman Acord stated the County has put out a plan. Kevin Summers Kokomo, states he feels there should be a plan or…
1 yea
five yea
🏢 Building at this address: 6 m tall
Mon Aug 30, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council advances ARP fund ordinance and two rezoning requests

The Kokomo Common Council held its August 30, 2021 meeting, approving first readings of ordinances for ARP coronavirus relief fund appropriations and two rezoning requests, and suspending rules to pass a third ordinance on first and second reading. No final decisions were made; all items are pending further readings or hearings.

Mon Aug 30, 2021

Council

Kokomo Common Council reviews 2022 department budgets and ARP fund plan

The Council will hold first readings on ordinances for city department budgets and two rezoning requests. The meeting also includes a second reading to appropriate funds to the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council considers vacating an alley and amending parking and school zone rules

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of an alley near North Morrison Street. The council will also conduct a second reading for an ordinance to amend no-parking zones and school zone speed limits.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021

Council

✓ Decided: Council passes two ordinances, tables ARP fund appropriation

The Kokomo Common Council passed Ordinance #6998 and Ordinance #7001 on second reading, both by 8-0 votes. Ordinance #6998 was amended to include Championship Park and Veterans Memorial Dr. Ordinance #7001 was passed after proper notifications. The council tabled Ordinance #7007, which would appropriate ARP Coronavirus Recovery Funds, by a 6-2 vote.

Mon Jul 26, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council considers rezoning Dixon Road and Sycamore Street properties

The Kokomo Common Council will hold first readings on several ordinances during its July 26 meeting. These include requests to change zoning classifications for properties on South Dixon Road and West Sycamore Street. The council will also review a petition to vacate an alley right-of-way near North Morrison Street.

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Mon Jul 26, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council passes 4 ordinances including rezoning and alley vacation

The Kokomo Common Council approved four ordinances on July 26, 2021. Ordinance #7001 (alley vacation) passed on first reading, while Ordinances #6999 and #7000 (rezoning requests) passed on first and second reading after suspending rules. Ordinance #6998 (no parking changes) passed on first reading. All votes were 7-0. Councilwoman Sanders' resignation was acknowledged.

Mon Jul 12, 2021

Council

Council to consider city employee salaries and an alley vacation petition

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a second reading on Ordinance #6964 regarding maximum salaries for city officers and employees. The Council will also introduce a petition from the Kokomo Community Development Corporation to vacate an alley right-of-way.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council passes amended Ordinance #6964 on second reading, 7-0

The Kokomo Common Council approved Ordinance #6964 on second reading with a 7-0 vote, amending a salary to include a new Director of Engineering appointment. The council also scheduled a first reading for July 26, 2021, and a second reading and public hearing for August 9, 2021, on a petition to vacate an alley right-of-way near 811-813 N. Morrison St. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

Mon Jun 28, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Kokomo Council passes three zone changes, public records rule, salary fix

The Kokomo Common Council approved three zone changes (Ordinances #6995, #6996, #6997) for properties on N. Union St., W. Sycamore St., and N. Toby Pike, all on second reading. They also passed a public records request ordinance (#6986) and advanced a salary ordinance (#6964) on first reading. The council adopted a resolution to opt out of opioid settlements (#2760) and appointed Councilman T. Stewart to the Plan Commission temporarily.

Mon Jun 28, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council reviews rezoning petitions and city employee salaries

The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing several rezoning petitions for properties on N. Union St., W. Sycamore, and N. Toby Pike. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding public records requests and a new ordinance fixing maximum salaries for city employees.

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Mon Jun 14, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council reviews federal relief fund and multiple property rezonings

The Common Council will vote on a second reading to establish a local fund for American Rescue Plan Act assistance. The agenda also includes first readings for several zoning changes and a new policy for electronic communication.

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Mon Jun 14, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council passes ARP fund ordinance, advances three rezoning requests

The Kokomo Common Council approved Ordinance #6994 on second reading, establishing a local fund for federal American Rescue Plan assistance. It also passed first readings for three rezoning requests: Charles Reed's zone change to expand services at 625 N. Union, Lafountian LLC's C1-to-M1 change at 415 W Sycamore St. for three apartments, and Bunn Real Estate's LI-to-HI change at 1025 N Toby Pike for a transfer station. Attempts to suspend rules for two of the rezoning ordinances failed on 7-1 votes, so they proceeded on first reading only. The council also passed first reading of Ordinance #6986 on public records requests and adopted Resolution #2759 on electronic participation.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Vote for suspension of the rules:
2 yea
seven yea · seven yea
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Mon May 24, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council to consider North Street rezoning and ARPA fund establishment

The Kokomo Common Council will review a request to rezone 1942 E. North St. from Institutional Uses to Low Intensity Industrial/Business Park. The Council will also consider Ordinance #6994 to establish a local fund for federal assistance received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

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Mon May 24, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for Ivy Tech Foundation and ARP fund ordinance

The council approved Ordinance #6993, a rezoning request by Ivy Tech Foundation, on first and second reading with an 8-0 vote. It also passed Ordinance #6994 on first reading, establishing a local fund for American Rescue Plan federal assistance, also 8-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

Mon May 10, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council passes fireworks noise ordinance 6-3 on second reading

The Kokomo Common Council approved Ordinance #6981 on second reading by a 6-3 vote, updating the fireworks noise regulations. The ordinance retains Memorial Day as a permitted fireworks day, adds Veterans Day, and requires noise complainants to provide their name and address and be available as a witness if a citation is disputed. Several residents and a veterans' representative spoke against the ordinance, but the council voted to pass it.

Mon May 10, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council passes first reading for ordinance to restrict noisy fireworks

The Kokomo Common Council approved several rezoning requests and a first reading for an ordinance regarding fireworks. Discussion included potential amendments to the fireworks ordinance regarding complainant affidavits and holiday usage.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council passes fireworks noise restriction on first reading

The Kokomo Common Council passed several ordinances, including a fireworks noise restriction on first reading (6-2) and multiple zoning changes. All other items were approved unanimously. The fireworks ordinance will be amended before final passage.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Mon Apr 26, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council to consider new regulations for consumer fireworks use

The council will review an ordinance to restrict consumer fireworks to specific dates and times. The meeting also includes several requests to rezone properties across the city.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves two rezoning requests unanimously

The Kokomo Common Council approved two rezoning ordinances on first and second reading by 6-0 votes. Ordinance #6987 changed property at 2152 N Plate St from LI to R5, and Ordinance #6988 changed property at 2141 N Elizabeth St from LI to M1. No remonstrators were present for either request. The meeting also included public comments on fireworks and a complaint, but no other decisions were made.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Mon Apr 12, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council to consider two residential rezoning ordinances

The Common Council will review requests to rezone properties on North Plate Street and North Elizabeth Street from industrial to residential use. The agenda also includes a request to approve the cancellation of outstanding checks from 2018.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves cultural district resolution 8-0

The Common Council approved Resolution #2757, which designates a Cultural District in the city to promote arts exploration and participation. The vote was 8-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comments on fireworks and condolences for a firefighter.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council to consider certifying the Arts and Cultural District

The council will meet to authorize the certification of the Kokomo Arts and Cultural District. The provided record also includes minutes from a February meeting regarding Championship Park and two property rezonings.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves Championship Park enterprise fund, two rezonings

The Kokomo Common Council approved an ordinance establishing an enterprise fund for the operation of Championship Park, a baseball and softball tournament center. It also approved two rezoning requests: one for 321 E. Walnut St. from OC to R5, and another for 903 S. Main St. from NC to R5, both with no remonstrators. All votes were 8-0.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Mon Feb 8, 2021

Council

Kokomo Council considers $24.5 million for sewage improvements and Championship Park fund

The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing ordinances regarding city infrastructure and park management. This includes a second reading of an ordinance for sewage works improvements and the creation of an enterprise fund for Championship Park. The council is also considering bond issuances up to $24,500,000 for sewage system projects.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves legal advertising publications and appointments

The Kokomo Common Council approved the Kokomo Tribune and Kokomo Perspective as official newspapers for legal advertising, approved mayoral appointments to the Historic Review Board, and made several council appointments to boards and committees. Ordinance #6980, regarding municipal sewage system improvements, passed its first reading unanimously. The meeting was largely procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

Mon Jan 4, 2021

Re-Organizational Meeting

Kokomo Common Council holds 2021 re-organizational meeting

The Kokomo Common Council is conducting a re-organizational meeting. The agenda includes nominations for council leadership and representatives to local commissions.

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