Lafayette meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lafayette Board of Works approves lead service line project completion, claims

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety approved the final completion, final payment, and release of retainage for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project Phase I with Atlas Excavating, including $265,556.50 in retainage, at its Aug. 18 meeting. The board also approved claims totaling $927,016.96 and three special event requests. Earlier in the week, the board approved $5,681,684.96 in claims and other items. All votes were unanimous.

Board of Public Works

At the Aug. 18 meeting, the board unanimously approved the final completion, final payment, and release of retainage for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project Phase I with Atlas Excavating, including $265,556.50 in retainage. The board also approved claims in the amount of $927,016.96. Special event requests were approved for MDA Fill the Boot (Aug. 28-30 at all Lafayette Fire Stations), Battle of the Badges (Aug. 22 on Wallace Avenue), and Star City Nights (Sept. 25 on Main Street).

At the Aug. 11 meeting, the board unanimously approved claims totaling $5,681,684.96, declared surplus fire department property for disposal, and approved a special event request for Hands on Transportation on Sept. 12. Banner requests for the Feast of the Hunter's Moon (Sept. 15-29) and Purdue University Airport (Nov. 10-24) were also approved.

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met Aug. 12. The agenda included approval of minutes from July 8, review of past promotions, and a department report. The board scheduled sergeant interviews for Sept. 3 and 9 in executive session. The next regular session is set for Sept. 9. No decisions were published; minutes are not yet available.

City Council

The Common Council held a special meeting Aug. 17 with a public hearing and a vote on Resolution 2026-20, which casts the council's votes on a proposed resolution about distributing Public Safety Local Income Tax to Wabash Township during 2027. The agenda contained only this single substantive item. No decisions were recorded; minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

The Historic Preservation Commission meets Aug. 24 with a routine agenda of committee reports and public comment; no action items are listed. The Board of Works meets Aug. 25 and will consider an agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity for a housing project at 1120 N. 7th Street, permission to advertise a roof replacement at the McAllister Center, a declaration of surplus police property, a Pearl River Sewer Relocation Study at 5th/Alabama with Butler, Fairman & Seufert, and claims for Aug. 25.

Lafayette Board of Works approves $5.68M in claims; council to weigh tax abatements

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety approved claims totaling $5,681,684.96 at its Aug. 11 meeting, the largest single decision among recent city actions. The board also declared surplus fire department property and approved several event permits. In a separate meeting, the Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Finance Board approved a $112,536.36 payment for EPA-required leachate sampling. The Lafayette Common Council met Aug. 3 but has not yet published minutes, leaving its agenda items—including tax abatements and a zoning change—pending.

Board of Public Works and Safety (Aug. 11)

The board unanimously approved claims of $5,681,684.96, declared surplus fire department property for disposal, and approved a special event request for Hands on Transportation on Sept. 12, 2026. Banner requests were also approved for the Feast of the Hunter's Moon (Sept. 15–29) and Purdue University Airport (Nov. 10–24). All motions passed unanimously.

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board (Aug. 5)

The board approved all claims presented, including a $112,536.36 payment to Keramida Environmental for EPA-required leachate well sampling and rushed lab results. Other approved claims included $22,678.09 and $21,970.80 to Keramida for consulting, $2,975.00 and $2,280.00 to Stuart & Branigin for legal services, and $17,484.44 to Waste Management. The board also heard that the EPA and IDEM will visit the landfill site in September 2026, and that solar companies have expressed interest in the site.

Lafayette Common Council (Aug. 3) — Agenda Only

The council met but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The agenda included:

• Ordinance 2026-19: Appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds (County Wheel Tax) for Fund #2490
• Ordinance 2026-20: Rezone property from GB to PDMX (Z-3028, petitioners MRZ Property LLC & Lafayette Mentors INC.)
• Resolution 2026-15 & 2026-16: Designate Tecspan Concrete Structures LLC real estate as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) and approve property tax abatement
• Resolution 2026-18: Approve lease agreements for renovation and improvement of the Lafayette Theater
• Resolution 2026-19: Approve tax abatement deduction for REA Magnet Wire Company INC. in an ERA

Coming up

• **Board of Public Works and Safety** – Aug. 18, 2026: Will consider final payment and release of retainage for the Lead Service Line Replacements Project, Phase I; review claims; and consider special event requests for MDA Fill the Boot, Battle of the Badges, and Star City Nights.
• **Historic Preservation Commission** – Aug. 24, 2026: Regular meeting with no specific action items listed; agenda includes approval of minutes, committee reports, a staff report, and public comments.

Lafayette Board of Works approves $167K street contract, $7.1M in claims

The Lafayette Board of Works approved a $167,031 contract for concrete work on S. 5th Street and authorized $7,137,824.63 in claims at its July 28 meeting. The board also declared surplus fleet and police equipment and approved two special event requests.

Board of Works (July 28)

The board approved an award and contract to Dixon Construction for the S. 5th Street Concrete Project in the amount of $167,031.00, along with a notice to proceed. It also approved declarations of surplus property for the Fleet Maintenance and Police Department, and approved claims totaling $7,137,824.63.

Two special event requests were granted: the McCords Candies Lafayette City Flea on Sept. 5, 2026, and a banner request for the BAGL Construction Expo on Columbia Street from Dec. 8–22, 2026. Minutes from the July 21 regular meeting were approved.

Historic Preservation Commission (July 27)

The commission’s agenda included a demolition petition for a boiler room at 800 Cincinnati Street, submitted by St. James Church and Rinehart Excavating. The agenda also listed reports from the Public Relations & Education, District, and COA committees. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcome is available.

City Council (Aug. 3)

The Lafayette Common Council’s agenda included several ordinances and resolutions:

• Ordinance 2026-19: Appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds (County Wheel Tax) for Fund #2490
• Ordinance 2026-20: Rezone certain real estate from GB to PDMX (Z-3028, petitioners MRZ Property LLC & Lafayette Mentors INC.)
• Resolution 2026-15 & 2026-16: Designate Tecspan Concrete Structures LLC real estate as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) and approve property tax abatement
• Resolution 2026-18: Approve lease agreements for renovation and improvement of the Lafayette Theater
• Resolution 2026-19: Approve tax abatement deduction for REA Magnet Wire Company INC. in an ERA

Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or outcomes are available.

Board of Works (Aug. 4)

The board’s agenda included a special event request for the LARA 50th Anniversary Celebration and a review of claims dated Aug. 4, 2026. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are available.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Lafayette Board of Works approves $167,031 S. 5th Street contract; council set to vote on theater leases and tax abatements

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $167,031.00 contract with Dixon Construction for the S. 5th Street Concrete Project at its July 28 meeting, the largest concrete decision among recent city actions. The board also authorized $7,137,824.63 in city claims and declared surplus fleet and police department equipment for disposal.

Board of Works — July 28

The board approved the contract and a Notice to Proceed for the S. 5th Street Concrete Project, moving the concrete work forward. Members approved a Declaration of Surplus Property for Fleet Maintenance and a separate Declaration of Surplus Property for the Police Department, authorizing disposal of equipment no longer in use.

Two special event requests were granted: the McCords Candies Lafayette City Flea on Main Street, scheduled for Sept. 5, 2026, and a banner request for BAGL Construction Expo on Columbia Street, running Dec. 8–22, 2026. The board also approved minutes from its July 21 regular meeting.

Board of Works — July 21 (agenda only)

Minutes have not yet been published from the July 21 meeting, so outcomes are not confirmed. The agenda listed a recommendation, contract, and Notice to Proceed for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, funded through the Community Development Block Grant program. A bid opening was scheduled for the S. 5th Street Concrete Project, which was later awarded at the July 28 meeting.

Redevelopment Commission — July 23 (agenda only)

Minutes are not yet published. The agenda included Resolution LRC-2026-15, a tax abatement recommendation for REA Magnet Wire Company, Inc., and Resolution LRC-2026-17, authorizing the sale of property at 605 Main Street, Lafayette. Additional items covered the Lafayette Theater renovation: an owner's project management amendment with J.S. Held, a GMP amendment with Kettelhut Inc., and a lead paint and asbestos abatement agreement with Environmental Assurance Company.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 20 (agenda only)

Minutes are not yet published. The Area Board of Zoning Appeals was scheduled to consider Variance Request 2026-18, seeking approval for a 408.22-square-foot tenant building sign at 100 S Creasy Ln. The current maximum for integrated centers is 90 square feet. The agenda also included approval of previous minutes and disclosure of mayoral appointments.

Parking Commission — July 20 (agenda only)

Minutes are not yet published. The commission was scheduled to review a Parking Operations Report and a Staff Report. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 27 (agenda only)

Minutes are not yet published. The commission was scheduled to review a demolition petition for a boiler room at 800 Cincinnati Street. Petitioners listed are St. James Church and Rinehart Excavating. Committee reports from Public Relations & Education, District, and COA were also on the agenda.

Coming up

• **City Council — Aug. 3:** The Common Council will hold a regular session considering Ordinance 2026-19, appropriating Local Option Highway User Tax Funds for Fund #2490; Ordinance 2026-20, rezoning property from GB to PDMX (Z-3028, petitioners MRZ Property LLC & Lafayette Mentors INC.); Resolutions 2026-15 and 2026-16, designating Tecspan Concrete Structures LLC real estate as an Economic Revitalization Area and approving a property tax abatement; Resolution 2026-18, approving lease agreements for renovation and improvement of the Lafayette Theater; and Resolution 2026-19, approving a tax abatement deduction for REA Magnet Wire Company, Inc.
• **Board of Works — Aug. 4:** The board will review claims dated Aug. 4, 2026, and consider a special event request for the LARA 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Lafayette board approves $14.96M lead service line replacement contract; council weighs tax abatements

Lafayette's Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $14,959,865 contract for Phase II of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project at its July 14 meeting, the largest single spending item among recent city actions. The board also approved a $263,311.77 asphalt rejuvenation contract and more than $5.1 million in claims.

Lead pipe and street work move forward

On July 14, the Board of Works approved the $14,959,865 Lead Service Line Replacement Phase II contract and a corresponding Notice to Proceed. The board also approved a $263,311.77 contract and Notice to Proceed for the 2026 Asphalt Rejuvenation Project, and approved $5,167,496.33 in claims. A Special Event Request for a Back to School Celebration was approved.

Two animal control appeals were denied: one involving a dog named Bo and one involving a dog named Magnus.

Earlier board actions: concrete projects, claims, and denied dog appeal

At its July 7 meeting, the Board of Works approved a $197,469.00 contract with Dixon Construction for the Treece Meadows Concrete Project, Phase I, along with a Notice to Proceed for that project. The board approved a $105,272.00 change order for the Creasy Lane CCMG Project with Midwest Paving.

The board approved Amendment #1 to extend the Tippecanoe Senior Services repair program agreement to December 31, 2026, and approved claims totaling $25,767,209.83. A banner request for the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette on Columbia Street was approved.

An animal control appeal by Aura Gonzalez regarding impounded dogs Ghost and Gordo was denied. The Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project was tabled and remains under advisement.

Council agenda: tax abatements, rezoning, highway funds

The Common Council met July 6 to discuss designating Economic Revitalization Areas for property tax abatements for Nanshan America Aluminum Technologies, LLC and Tecspan Concrete Structures, LLC. The agenda also included rezoning of S 7th Street from R2U to NBU under Ordinance 2026-18, appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds under Ordinance 2026-19, and an Annual Tax Abatement Compliance resolution.

Only the agenda is available; minutes have not yet been published, so no vote outcomes are recorded here.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Board of Zoning Appeals:** Will consider Variance Request 2026-18 to allow a 408.22-square-foot tenant building sign at 100 S Creasy Ln, exceeding the 90-square-foot maximum for integrated centers. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and disclosure of mayoral appointments.
• **July 20 — Parking Commission:** Will review the Parking Operations Report and a Staff Report.
• **July 21 — Board of Works:** Will consider the recommendation, contract, and Notice to Proceed for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project (CDBG). A bid opening is scheduled for the S. 5th Street Concrete Project, and the board will review approval of July 14, 2026 minutes.

Lafayette board approves $14.96M lead pipe replacement contract; council weighs tax abatements for two companies

Lafayette's Board of Public Works and Safety approved a nearly $15 million contract to replace lead water service lines across the city, the largest financial decision among recent city actions. The City Council, meanwhile, is set to consider property tax abatements for two companies and a rezoning request on South 7th Street.

Lead service line replacement moves forward

On June 30, the Board of Works approved a $14,959,865 contract with Atlas Excavating for Phase II of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. Funding comes from remaining bond money and new state revolving fund grants and loans. The board also approved a $67,046 change order for the Creasy Lane project and granted permission to advertise the S. 5th Street concrete project. Bids for the Treece Meadows concrete project were taken under advisement.

A week later, on July 7, the board approved a $197,469.00 contract with Dixon Construction for the Treece Meadows Concrete Project, Phase I, along with a notice to proceed. It also approved a $105,272.00 change order for the Creasy Lane CCMG Project with Midwest Paving.

Council to consider tax abatements and rezoning

The Common Council met July 6 to discuss designating Economic Revitalization Areas that would provide property tax abatements for Nanshan America Aluminum Technologies, LLC and Tecspan Concrete Structures, LLC. The agenda also included a rezoning request for S. 7th Street from R2U to NBU under Ordinance 2026-18, an appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds under Ordinance 2026-19, and an annual tax abatement compliance resolution. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Senior home repair program extended

The Board of Works approved Amendment #1 to extend the Tippecanoe Senior Services repair program agreement through December 31, 2026. The board also approved $25,767,209.83 in claims on July 7.

Animal control appeal denied

The board denied an animal control appeal filed by Aura Gonzalez regarding two impounded dogs, Ghost and Gordo, who were seized due to heat distress.

Community events approved

The board approved a block party special event request from Walk by Faith Church scheduled for July 18 and a German Fest banner request across Columbia Street for July 21 through August 4. On July 7, the board approved a separate banner request for the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette on Columbia Street.

Columbian Park ramp project tabled

The Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project remains under advisement after the board tabled the item at its July 7 meeting.

Coming up

The Board of Works meets July 14 to consider contracts and notices to proceed for the 2026 Asphalt Rejuvenation Project and Lead Service Line Replacements, Phase II. The agenda also includes bids under advisement for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, animal control appeal hearings for Vishwanath Veerachari and Samuel Shinnock, and a special event request for the Back to School Celebration.

Lafayette Board of Works approves $14.96M lead service line replacement contract; council set to weigh tax abatements

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $14,959,865 contract with Atlas Excavating for Phase II of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project at its June 30 meeting, the largest single expenditure among recent city actions. The project is funded by remaining bond money and new state revolving fund grants and loans.

Board of Works: $3.31M in claims, street closures, and infrastructure bids

At its June 23 meeting, the Board approved $3,312,286.94 in municipal claims and granted permits for three special events: a July 5 Joint Religious Service, the July 25 Downtown Blues & Jazz Festival (which will close 5th Street), and an Aug. 29 "Beers and More Along the Wabash" event. The Board also approved its June 16 meeting minutes.

Two infrastructure items were kept under advisement at that meeting: the Columbian Park ramp project bid and the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase II bid. The Phase II bid was later approved at the June 30 meeting.

Board of Works: Creasy Lane change order, Treece Meadows bids held

On June 30, the Board approved Change Order #1 for the Creasy Lane CCMG project, adding $67,046 to the contract. It granted permission to advertise the S. 5th Street concrete project and approved a July 18 special event request from Walk by Faith Church for a block party. A banner request for German Fest, to hang across Columbia Street from July 21 through Aug. 4, was also approved. Bids for the Treece Meadows concrete project were taken under advisement.

Historic Preservation Commission: Lafayette Theater and St. James Church on agenda

The Historic Preservation Commission met June 22 to review two major projects: exterior renovation of the Lafayette Theater at 600 Main Street, and installation of a perimeter fence and replacement of stucco with brick at 800 Cincinnati Street (St. James Church). The agenda also included approval of the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and reports from the Public Relations & Education Committee and the COA Committee. Minutes from the June 22 meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of the project reviews are not yet in the record.

Redevelopment Commission: Lafayette Theater resolutions, property sale

The Redevelopment Commission met June 25 to consider several resolutions tied to the Lafayette Theater project, including Resolution LRC-2026-11 amending the Creasy/Central Economic Development Area and Resolution LRC-2026-12 declaring intent to reimburse project costs. The commission was also set to open offers for the sale of a 0.35-acre parcel between S. 6th and S. 7th Streets, south of New York and north of Romig; review Change Order #10 from Atlas Excavating for the Park East Boulevard project; and consider Resolution LRC-2026-14 recommending a tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures. Tax abatement compliance extensions for Caterpillar and General Electric were also listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 6 — City Council:** Will consider tax abatements for Nanshan America Aluminum Technologies, LLC and 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); and the Annual Tax Abatement Compliance resolution.
• **July 7 — Board of Works:** Will review a contract and notice to proceed for the 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; and an Animal Control Appeal Hearing for resident Aura Gonzalez.

Lafayette Board of Works approves $14.96M lead service line replacement contract

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety on June 30 approved a $14,959,865 contract with Atlas Excavating for Phase II of the city's lead service line replacement project. Funding comes from remaining bond money and new state revolving fund grants and loans.

Other recent board actions

At its June 23 meeting, the board approved $3,312,286.94 in municipal claims and issued permits for three special events: a Joint Religious Service on July 5, the Downtown Blues & Jazz Festival on July 25 (which will close 5th Street), and Beers and More Along the Wabash on Aug. 29.

On June 30, the board also approved a $67,046 change order for the Creasy Lane CCMG project, authorized advertising the S. 5th Street concrete project, and greenlit a July 18 block party request from Walk by Faith Church and a German Fest banner across Columbia Street from July 21 to Aug. 4. Bids for the Treece Meadows concrete project were taken under advisement.

Historic preservation and redevelopment

Agenda documents show the Historic Preservation Commission on June 22 was scheduled to consider two projects: a perimeter fence and stucco-to-brick wall replacement at 800 Cincinnati Street (St. James Church), and exterior renovations of the Lafayette Theater at 600 Main Street. Committee reports and approval of past minutes were also listed.

The Redevelopment Commission on June 25 was set to take up several items related to the Lafayette Theater, including a resolution amending the Creasy/Central economic development area, a resolution declaring intent to reimburse project costs, and a resolution recommending a tax abatement for Tecspan Concrete Structures. Also on the agenda: the sale of a 0.35-acre parcel between S. 6th and S. 7th streets, a change order for the Park East Boulevard project, and tax abatement compliance extensions for Caterpillar and General Electric.

Coming up

The City Council meets July 6 to consider designating economic revitalization areas for tax abatements for Nanshan America Aluminum Technologies and Tecspan Concrete Structures, a rezoning of S. 7th Street (Ordinance 2026-18), and appropriation of local option highway user tax funds (Ordinance 2026-19). An annual tax abatement compliance resolution is also on the agenda.

The Board of Works will meet July 7 to approve a contract for the Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1, review bids for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, consider Change Order #2 for Creasy Lane, and handle an animal control appeal for resident Aura Gonzalez.