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Public Works Committee, September 17, 2026

Recommends approval: Proposal 263 (2027 solid waste special service district tax levy and rate), unanimous

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On September 17, 2026, the Public Works Committee recommended approval of Proposal 263 (2027 solid waste special service district tax levy and rate) (unanimous).

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Works Committee forwarded two fiscal proposals to full council with do-pass recommendations: proposal 263 (2027 solid waste special service district tax levy and rate) and proposal 264 (2027 DPW annual budget), both on voice votes.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Indianapolis, IN
Governing body
Advisory (makes a recommendation)
Date
September 17, 2026
Decisions
2 zoning decisions
Outcome
Recommends approval, unanimous
Next step
Final board vote (pending)

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Proposal 263 (2027 solid waste special service district tax levy and rate)

Committee sent proposal number 263, 2026, which adopts the budget, tax rate, and tax levy for the solid waste special collection service district for 2027, to the full council with a do pass recommendation. Voice vote, ayes have it.

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Key Decisions (2)

Approved

Proposal 263 (2027 solid waste special service district tax levy and rate)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Proposal 264 (2027 DPW annual budget)

Vote: unanimousMoved by Andy Nielsen

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Development Activity (3)

DPW new operations facility

Infrastructure

River Road roadway washout repair (south of 96th Street)

Infrastructure

2027 DPW sidewalk program

Infrastructure

Market Signals (3)

Infrastructure

Major September 2026 flooding caused a total washout of River…

Infrastructure

A newly passed general obligation bond package includes $15M for…

Infrastructure

An ongoing $5M annual contribution from stormwater fees to transportation…

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12 distinct speakers; 10 identified names.

All speaker roles: 7 Councilmember, 4 Staff, 1 Chair.

Identified name roles: 5 Councilmember, 4 Staff, 1 Chair.

Speaker sample: Jenny Carter, Staff.

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Decision moments (2)

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