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Governor Pence Announces FEMA Grant of $862,946 to Fort Wayne; City to Acquire and Raze 18 Flood-Prone Structures

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 Governor Mike Pence today announced a federal award of $862,946 to Fort Wayne to purchase and demolish 18 flood-prone structures.

 

“This effort in Fort Wayne is about protecting Hoosiers by removing these properties from harm’s way,” Governor Pence said. “In addition to eliminating the flood-damage property risk to the owners, it also keeps Hoosiers safer and prevents repetitive stress to Indiana’s economy. I appreciate the cooperation among the local, state and federal personnel who worked together to move this initiative forward.”

 

The grant came from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and was announced through the FEMA Region V Office in Chicago.

 

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry said today’s development is part of a decade-long effort to protect residents and property from floods.

 

“This is positive news for residents in the City of Fort Wayne as we continue our efforts with state and federal partners to protect our communities,” Mayor Henry said. “In the last 10 years, we’ve moved forward with many proactive flood control improvement projects throughout Fort Wayne. These projects have included storm pipes, earthen berms, flood walls, the creation of more green space to handle flood water and the purchase of more than 100 homes that were prone to flooding. Our investments are making a meaningful difference to assist residents and enhance the quality of life for neighborhoods.”

 

The grant application for Fort Wayne was prepared by Rodney Renkenberger, executive director of the Maumee River Basin Commission.

 

“This Flood Mitigation Project is an example of how the Maumee River Basin Commission assists communities with permanent non-structural flood damage reduction solutions. Non-structural projects allow emergency services personnel to be deployed to areas of greater risk because they are no longer needed in the project area,” Renkenberger said.

 

Following demolition, the properties will be maintained as permanent open spaces in the community. The grant is part of Pre-Disaster Mitigation, which provides grants to state and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures.

 

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security administers the grant from FEMA to the City of Fort Wayne.

 

The total eligible cost of the project is $1,150,595. FEMA will pay 75 percent, which is the $862,946. The city of Fort Wayne and the Maumee River Basin Commission will contribute 25 percent of the remaining funds, or $287,649.

 

Governor Pence Names Robert Altice as New Court of Appeals Judge

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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced that Judge Robert Altice has been appointed to serve as the new Court of Appeals judge for the second district, effective September 1, 2015. Altice will fill the vacancy by Judge Ezra Friedlander, who announced his retirement effective August 31, 2015, after spending more than 22 years on the bench.

 

“Judge Robert Altice’s extensive work in the Marion County judicial system and experience presiding over civil and criminal cases make him a uniquely qualified candidate to serve on the Court of Appeals,” said Governor Pence. “The Court of Appeals serves an important role in the judicial system for the state of Indiana, and I’m grateful to Judge Altice as he carries his work to a higher judicial court. His varied legal experience in both criminal and civil law will serve him well as he continues to serve the people of Indiana as a fair-minded and measured judge.”

 

Altice has served as a Marion Superior Court Judge since being elected in November 2000. He currently serves as Chair of the Marion Superior Court Civil Term after being appointed to the position in January 2015. Most recently, he has served in Civil Court 5 of the Marion Superior Court system, but has also served as Superior Court 2 judge, where he presided over more than 250 major felony jury trials. During his time as Marion Superior Court Judge, Altice was appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court to serve as a special judge in cases outside of Marion County on three occasions. During his tenure as Presiding Judge, he has also continued the Juvenile Detention Alternatives (JDAI) program, which works to promote positive youth development and enhance public safety.

 

Altice’s career as a public servant began in Kansas City, Missouri where he rose to Chief Deputy Prosecutor for the Drug Unit.  In 1992, he moved to Indianapolis and practiced in civil litigation before returning to public service as a Deputy Prosecutor in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office in 1994. He was later promoted to Chief of the Felony Division, where he supervised 35 major felony prosecutors and support staff in the seven major felony courtrooms in Marion County. For a portion of this time, he also acted as Chief Counsel for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.

 

Currently, Altice serves on the Ad Hoc Tax Court Advisory Task Force after being appointed by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush in April 2015. Chief Justice Rush also appointed Altice to the Pro Bono District Council for Indianapolis.  He also serves on the Board of Directors and Civil Benchbook Committee for the Indiana Judicial Conference, and previously on the Conference’s Community Relations Committee. In the past, Altice served on the Super Bowl Legal Subcommittee, on the Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation Board of Directors, and as a member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

 

Altice has offered remarks regarding the practice of law for several years, including for the Indiana Judicial Conference, the Indianapolis Bar Association, the National Business Institute, the American Bar Association, and Indiana Continuing Legal Education. Altice received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, his master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Central Missouri, and his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Altice is also a graduate of the Indiana Graduate Program for Judges.

 

Altice currently resides in Marion County with his wife, Kristin. They have two adult children, John and Kathleen.

 

A high-res photo from today’s announcement will be added to the Governor’s Flickr account today.

 

LOCAL OH BUCKEYE LAKE

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GOVERNOR PENCE AUTHORIZES ARMING INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD AT STATE FACILITIES AND RECRUITING OFFICES

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Orders Increased Protections for Indiana National Guard Installations Following Chattanooga Attack

 

Indianapolis – Effective immediately, Governor Mike Pence has directed Indiana Adjutant General, Major General Courtney Carr in cooperation with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement to enhance security measures at all Indiana National Guard facilities and installations in Indiana, in the wake of the recent attack on military personnel and facilities in Tennessee.

 

Today Governor Mike Pence issued an Executive Order directing the Adjutant General to enhance security measures at all Indiana National Guard facilities including recruiting storefronts across the state. The Executive Order authorizes the Adjutant General to permit the Guard to arm military personnel at the state’s Guard facilities and recruiting offices and directs several state agencies to assist the Indiana National Guard in implementing this policy in accordance with Indiana state law. Governor Pence is the Commander in Chief of the Indiana National Guard. The Executive Order text can be found in full attached.

 

The Governor also issued the following statement.
“In the wake of the attacks that claimed four United States Marines and one Navy sailor in Tennessee, I have directed the Indiana National Guard to take appropriate steps to enhance security at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting offices. I have also directed Major General Corey Carr, the Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, to authorize the arming of military personnel at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting storefronts in accordance with state and federal law.

“As commander-in-chief of the Indiana National Guard, I will not permit our citizen-soldiers to remain unable to defend themselves and our citizens at facilities in our state. Hoosiers may be assured that those who have stepped forward to defend our state and nation will have the ability to defend themselves.”

 

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Daily Off Topic Forum July 19, 2015

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Evansville man arrested for assaulting a police officer

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Evansville Police arrested 23 year old DENZAEL JONES on several charges during a car stop at 5:30 Friday night.
Jones was a passenger in the car and was being detained because officers believed there were drugs in the car. When officers tried to handcuff him, Jones shoved an officer and attempted to flee. The officer was able to grab him and continued trying to place him in handcuffs. Jones then struck the officer with his elbow and ran away. Jones was captured after a foot chase and taken into custody without further incident.
Jones has over a dozen prior arrests. He was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on Battery on Law Enforcement and Resisting Arrest charges, but has since bonded out.

CHATTANOOGA TRIBUTE USMC

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CHATTANOOGA SHOOTING

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