Kokomo public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Kokomo Common Council approved a resolution and ordinance supporting a $26 million mixed-use development by Goodin Rebar Kokomo LLC in the Elwood Economic Development Area, including the issuance of up to $4.2 million in tax increment revenue bonds. The council also approved two rezoning requests from rural residential to very low density residential for single-family lots.

• Approved Resolution #2836 for Elwood Economic Development Area and agreement with Goodin Rebar Kokomo LLC (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7174 authorizing up to $4.2M in tax increment revenue bonds for the Elwood Project (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7169 rezoning 4.6 acres from RR to R1 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7170 rezoning 8.907 acres from RR to R1 (8-0)

Council

The Common Council will discuss a development agreement and bond issuance for a mixed-use project by Goodin Rebar Kokomo, LLC. The body is also considering two residential rezoning requests.

• Resolution #2836: Economic development agreement with Goodin Rebar Kokomo, LLC for the Elwood Economic Development Area
• Ordinance #7174: Issuance of taxable economic development revenue bonds up to $4,200,000 and forgivable notes up to $2,985,000 for the Elwood Project
• Ordinance #7169: Second reading of rezone from RR to R1 (Case P25-Z-25)
• Ordinance #7170: Second reading of rezone from RR to R1 (Case P26-Z-24)

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will meet on November 25, 2024, preceded by a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. The council will hold first readings on five ordinances: two rezonings from rural residential to very low density residential (Ordinances #7169 and #7170), one from urban residential to neighborhood commercial (#7171), one from urban residential to institutional uses (#7172), and an amendment to the Well Restriction Overlay Map (#7173). No votes are expected on first reading; these items are proposals for discussion.

• Ordinance #7169: Rezone from RR to R1 (Grecu) - first reading
• Ordinance #7170: Rezone from RR to R1 (Grecu) - first reading
• Ordinance #7171: Rezone from R4 to NC (Grecu) - first reading
• Ordinance #7172: Rezone from R4 to IS (Grecu) - first reading
• Ordinance #7173: Well Restriction Overlay Map amendment (Grecu) - first reading

Council Meeting

The Common Council approved first readings for two residential rezoning requests and passed three ordinances on second reading. These actions include rezoning for a vegetable stand, a museum, and a well restriction overlay map.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7169 to rezone Case P25-Z-25 from RR to R1 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7170 to rezone Case P26-Z-24 from RR to R1 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7171 to rezone Case P22-Z-24 from R4 to NC for a vegetable stand (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7172 to rezone Case P23-Z-24 from R4 to IS for a museum (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7173 for the Case P24-Z-24 Well Restriction Overlay Map (7-0)

Council

The Common Council holds a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by regular business. They will conduct second readings of ordinances imposing a trash collection fee for residential customers and authorizing convenience fees for credit/debit card payments. A resolution transferring $124,000 between city accounts is also up for discussion.

• Second reading of Ordinance #7158: imposing a fee for residential trash and recycling collection (expected to generate $3 million annually per mayor's statement at prior meeting)
• Second reading of Ordinance #7168: authorizing convenience and transaction fees for debit/credit card payments
• Resolution #2835: transferring $124,000 across various city funds (General Fund and Motor Vehicle Highway accounts)
• Public informational meeting scheduled at 5:30 p.m. before the regular meeting

Council Meeting

The Common Council voted against Ordinance #7158, which would have imposed a fee for residential trash collection and recycling. The Council did approve a resolution to transfer general fund balances and passed a second reading for an ordinance regarding credit card convenience fees.

• Approved minutes from October 28, 2024
• Approved amendment to Ordinance #7158 regarding low-income discounts (8-1)
• Denied Ordinance #7158 to impose residential trash collection and recycling fees (5-4)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7168 regarding debit and credit card convenience fees (8-1)
• Approved Resolution #2835 to transfer funds within the general fund (9-0)

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will consider an ordinance to impose a residential trash collection fee and another to authorize convenience fees for credit and debit card payments. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the trash fee.

• Ordinance #7158: Residential trash collection and recycling fee
• Ordinance #7168: Convenience fees for credit/debit card payments
• Ordinance #7167: Rezoning case P19-Z-24 on US 31
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Committee Reports and Communications

Council Meeting

The Council approved several rezoning requests and the issuance of tax increment revenue bonds for three major housing projects: The Villages at University Park, Project Harmony, and The Trails project. Additionally, the Council approved a fund transfer and the 2025 city budgets. The city also voted to maintain the current Board of Works and Safety system for the Fire Department.

• Approved Resolution #2822 to transfer funds within the general fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2826 rejecting a merit system for the Fire Department (7-0)
• Passed second reading for rezoning 5811 S. Park Rd. to R3 (7-0)
• Passed second reading for rezoning E. Vaile Ave. & S. Calumet St. to M2 (7-0)
• Passed second reading for rezoning 11.51 acres from R1 to M3 (7-0)
• Passed second reading for rezoning 1506-1510 E Morgan St and others to M2 (7-0)
• Passed second reading for TIF bonds for The Villages at University Park (7-0)
• Passed second reading for 2025 department and commission budgets (7-0)

Council

The Common Council reviewed several rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use developments. The body also advanced ordinances for taxable economic development tax increment revenue bonds for the Villages at University Park, Project Harmony, and the Trails project.

• Ordinance #7164: $15 million TIF Bonds and $3.7 million Ready Grant for the Villages at University Park project
• Ordinance #7165: Tax increment revenue bonds for Project Harmony, featuring 504 apartments and a 120-suite hotel
• Ordinance #7160: Rezone of 11.51 acres to M3 for a development of approximately 266 units
• Ordinance #7157: Rezone of 5811 S. Park Rd. and three adjoining lots to R3
• Ordinance #7148: Final reading of an ordinance fixing budgets for city departments, boards, and commissions

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to decide on multiple zoning ordinances, annexation, and economic development agreements. Key items include rezoning requests for properties along S. Park Rd, E. Vaile Ave, and other locations, as well as bonds and agreements for mixed-use developments in University Park, Cooper/Morgan Street, and Trails Park areas.

• Annexation of W Judson Rd property (Parcel #34-03-26-201-002.000-001) into Kokomo
• Rezoning 5811 S. Park Rd from M2 to R3 and three adjoining lots near Wildcat Creek Golf Course
• Rezoning E. Vaile Ave & S. Calumet St property from R4 to M2
• Issuance of $3.2M in taxable economic development bonds for University Park mixed-use project
• Issuance of $2.5M in taxable economic development bonds for Trails Park mixed-use project

Council Meeting

The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on September 9, 2024, with six members present. The council passed on first reading ordinances fixing the 2025 city budget, salaries for appointive officers and employees, and salaries for elected officials, all by 6-0 votes. It also passed a resolution adopting a fiscal plan for annexation and an ordinance annexing territory on W Judson Road, both by 6-0 votes. No public comments were made at the hearing, and no final decisions were made—all items are pending second reading and final adoption.

• Passed 2025 budget ordinance on first reading (6-0)
• Passed 2025 appointive officer and employee salary ordinance on first reading (6-0)
• Passed 2025 elected official salary ordinance on first reading (6-0)
• Passed resolution adopting annexation fiscal plan on first reading (6-0)
• Passed annexation ordinance for W Judson Road parcel on first reading (6-0)

Council

The Common Council will discuss first readings for ordinances fixing city department budgets and maximum salaries for city employees and elected officials for 2025. The meeting also includes a proposed rezone and a territory annexation.

• Ordinance #7148: Fixing budgets for city departments, boards, and commissions
• Ordinance #7149: Fixing maximum salaries for appointive officers, police, fire, and employees for 2025
• Ordinance #7150: Fixing salaries for Elected City Officials for 2025
• Ordinance #7157: Rezone from M2 to R3 for 5811 S. Park Rd. and three adjoining lots
• Ordinance #7156 and Resolution #2820: Annexation of territory at W Judson Road

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will hold second readings on three zoning ordinances. Ordinance #7151 proposes rezoning 3715 S Park Rd from R1 (very low density residential) to R3 (medium density residential). Ordinance #7152 proposes rezoning the same property from R3 to R3-PD (planned development). Ordinance #7153 is an amendment to the Kokomo Zoning Ordinance. The council will also approve minutes from the July 29 meeting.

• Ordinance #7151 – rezoning 3715 S Park Rd from R1 to R3 (second reading)
• Ordinance #7152 – rezoning 3715 S Park Rd from R3 to R3-PD (second reading)
• Ordinance #7153 – amendment to the Kokomo Zoning Ordinance (second reading)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 29, 2024

Council

The Kokomo Common Council voted to adopt several zoning changes for the 250 S 75 E property, including rezoning from low‑intensity industrial to medium‑density residential (Ordinance #7145) and then to a planned‑development district (Ordinance #7146). The council also adopted Ordinance #7154 amending the city zoning ordinance to create the Melody Farms Planned Development District. In addition, the council passed Ordinance #7142 to vacate a platted easement and approved resolutions authorizing a federal transit assistance filing and a transfer of General Fund money.

• Ordinance #7145: rezoning 250 S 75 E and five adjoining lots from LI to R3 (medium‑density residential) – first reading passed
• Ordinance #7146: rezoning the same site from R3 to PD‑R3 (planned development) – first reading passed
• Ordinance #7154: amendment to the Kokomo Zoning Ordinance establishing the Melody Farms Planned Development District
• Ordinance #7142: vacating a platted easement in Kokomo – passed after public hearing
• Resolutions #2817 and #2818: authorizing a Federal Transit Administration filing and transferring General Fund monies

Council

The Kokomo Common Council meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Council

The Common Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance to create an outdoor refreshment area (DORA). The council will also consider first readings for a zoning change at 811 E. 400 S. and the issuance of economic development lease rental revenue bonds.

• Ordinance #7143: Second reading to create an outdoor refreshment area (DORA)
• Ordinance #7144: Rezoning request for Abundant Life Church Inc. at 811 E. 400 S.
• Ordinance #7147: First reading to authorize economic development lease rental revenue bonds

Council

The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing multiple rezoning petitions and a new ordinance for electric vehicle charging station fees. The agenda also includes a proposal for an outdoor refreshment area and resolutions regarding a lease for the Conference Center Project.

• Ordinance #7141: Fees and parking regulations for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations
• Ordinance #7137: Rezoning petition for Goyer Apartments LLC at 2008 S. Goyer Rd
• Ordinance #7138: Rezoning petition for Jeffery & Tamara Davidson at 422 W. Deffenbaugh & 1422 S. Webster St.
• Ordinance #7139: Rezoning petition for Custom Container Builders LLC south of 1501 E. 220 N.
• Ordinance #7140: Rezoning petition for Federal National Mortgage Association at 1023 S. Union St.

Council

The scheduled meeting for May 20, 2024, was cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting is June 10, 2024.

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #7135 regarding fund appropriations for fire equipment, street resurfacing, and park improvements. The council will also conduct the first reading of Ordinance #7141 to establish fees and parking regulations for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations.

• Ordinance #7135: $550,000 appropriation from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund for street resurfacing
• Ordinance #7135: $122,750 appropriation from General Fund for fire equipment and vehicle upfitting
• Ordinance #7135: $100,000 appropriation from Park Fund for playground equipment and shade structures
• Ordinance #7141: First reading to establish fees of $1.50/hour (first 4 hours) and $3.00/hour thereafter at EV charging stations

Council

The Common Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance regarding camping and personal property storage on public property. The agenda also includes first readings for two rezoning cases and a highway fund appropriation.

• Second reading of Ordinance #7128 to prohibit camping and storage of personal property on public property except in designated areas
• First reading of Case P01-Z-24 to rezone 416 N. Main St from downtown commercial to institutional
• First reading of Ordinance #7135 regarding Motor Vehicle Highway Fund appropriations
• First reading of Case P04-Z-24 to rezone 1500 N. Reed Rd from institutional to medium to large general commercial

Council

The Kokomo Common Council meeting scheduled for April 8, 2024, will not be held. The agenda lists only standard procedural placeholders and committee reports with no substantive business to conduct. Additionally, the city building will close at 1:00 p.m. on that date.

• Meeting is cancelled; no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are scheduled.

Council Meeting

The Common Council approved the second reading of three ordinances regarding land use and city boundaries. These include an annexation of 21 acres and two property rezoning requests.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7130 to annex over 21 acres near the battery plant (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7132 to rezone 2341 N Market St from R4 to NC (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7133 to rezone 414 E. 400 N. from AG to HI (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 11, 2024

Council

The Common Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance regarding camping and personal property storage in non-designated public areas. The agenda also includes first readings for territory annexation and several rezoning requests.

• Second reading of Ordinance #7128 prohibiting camping and storage of personal property on public property
• First reading of Ordinance #7130 regarding the annexation of territory to the city of Kokomo
• Rezoning of 416 N. Main St. from downtown commercial to institutional (Case P01-Z-24)
• Rezoning of 2341 N. Market St. from urban residential to neighborhood commercial (Case P02-Z-24)
• Rezoning of 414 E. 400 N. from agricultural to high intensity industrial/heavy manufacturing

Council

The Common Council is considering an ordinance to prohibit camping and personal property storage on public property outside of designated areas. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the annexation of certain territory into the City of Kokomo.

• Ordinance #7128: Prohibiting camping and storage of personal property on public property except in designated areas
• Ordinance #7130: Annexing certain territory to the City of Kokomo
• Resolution #2814: Adopting a fiscal plan for the annexation of certain territory

Council Meeting

The Common Council established the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority and approved a lease between that authority and the Redevelopment Commission. This lease involves roads used as security for bonds to fund infrastructure for Project Fusion 2.0.

• Recognized Kokomo Tribune for legal advertising (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7129 establishing the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority (6-0)
• Passed Resolution #2813 approving a lease between the Redevelopment Authority and Redevelopment Commission for Project Fusion 2.0 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting

Council

The Common Council will consider an ordinance to establish the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority. Additionally, the council will review a resolution regarding a lease between the Redevelopment Authority and the Redevelopment Commission for Project Fusion 2.0.

• Ordinance #7129: Establishing the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority
• Resolution #2813: Approving a lease for Project Fusion 2.0 involving bonds up to $25,000,000

Council

The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing a second reading for a residential rezoning at S. Berkley Rd. and W. Boulevard. The council will also consider a first reading to establish the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority.

• Ordinance #7126: Second reading for rezoning from C1/H1 to M3 at the northwest corner of S. Berkley Rd. and W. Boulevard
• Ordinance #7129: First reading to establish the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority

Council Meeting

The Common Council approved the second reading of a rezoning ordinance for a property at S. Berkley Rd. and W. Boulevard. The Council also passed the first reading of an ordinance to create the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7126 to rezone S. Berkley Rd. and W. Boulevard to M3 large scale multifamily residential (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7129 establishing the City of Kokomo Redevelopment Authority (9-0)
• Approved minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting

Council Meeting

The Common Council appointed Paul Edwards as the new Fire Chief. The council also approved a voluntary annexation and two rezoning requests for industrial and residential development.

• Appointed Paul Edwards as Fire Chief (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7125 for voluntary annexation of territory north of StarPlus Energy site (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7126 to rezone S. Berkley Rd. and W. Boulevard to large scale multifamily residential (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7127 to rezone approximately 199 acres to high intensity industrial for StarPlus energy project (9-0)
• Approved minutes from January 08, 2024 meeting

Council

The Common Council is reviewing several land use changes including a large-scale annexation and multiple rezoning petitions. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the appointment of the Fire Chief.

• Ordinance #7125: Annexation of approximately 198 acres into city boundaries (second reading)
• Ordinance #7126: Rezoning from C1/H1 to M3 at the northwest corner of S. Berkley Rd. and West Boulevard (first reading)
• Ordinance #7127: Rezoning from RR/AG to HI within the OIA overlay (first reading)
• Resolution #2812: Authorization of Fire Chief appointment (first reading)

Council meeting -public hearing

The Common Council passed second readings for two rezoning requests and a zoning ordinance amendment. The Council also adopted a fiscal plan and passed the first reading of an ordinance to annex 198 acres of land.

• Passed second reading of Ordinance #7122 to set development plan expiration at 24 months (9-0)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance #7123 to rezone 2402 S. Goyer Rd. and adjoining lot to low intensity industrial business park (9-0)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance #7124 to rezone 515 W. Sycamore St. to multi-family residential for a five-unit apartment complex (9-0)
• Approved Resolution #2811 adopting a fiscal plan for territory annexation (9-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #7125 to annex 198 acres and 12 parcels north of the battery plant (9-0)

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a re-organizational meeting and a public hearing. The council will consider annexing approximately 198 acres to the city's boundaries for industrial development. Additionally, several zoning amendments and rezoning requests are scheduled for first readings.

• Ordinance #7125: Annexation of approximately 198 acres for high-intensity industrial use
• Resolution #2811: Adoption of a fiscal plan for the proposed annexation
• Ordinance #7123: Rezoning 2402 S. Goyer Rd. to low intensity industrial business park
• Ordinance #7124: Rezoning 515 W. Sycamore St. to multi-family residential
• Ordinance #7122: Amending the Kokomo Zoning Ordinance regarding development plan expiration