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City Council July 24, 2023 Meeting Agenda

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City Council Meeting
JULY 24, 2023

5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

07-24-2023 Agenda Attachment: 
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

07-10-2023 Memo Attachment: 
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2023-11 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
F-2023-11 Attachment: 
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2023-10 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 7/24/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
F-2023-10 Amended Attachment: 
B. ORDINANCE R-2023-17 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5010 Carriage Dr Owner: Lechwe Scott Distribution, LLC Requested Change: C1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 1 Trockman Representative: Dan Hermann, Lechwe Holdings, LLC
R-2023-17 Attachment: 
C. ORDINANCE R-2023-18 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2104 E Division St Owner: Raul Rivero Requested Change: C1 to R1 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Raul Rivero
R-2023-18 Attachment: 
D. ORDINANCE R-2023-19 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 28 E Eichel Ave Owner: Daniel W Vincent & Rhonda C Wolf Requested Change: M2 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC
R-2023-19 Attachment: 
E. ORDINANCE R-2023-20 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 59-61 Adams Ave, 65-67 Adams Ave & 69 Adams Ave Owner: SS & K, LLC Requested Change: R2 & C4 w/ UDC to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC
R-2023-20 Attachment: 
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2023-17 A Preliminary Resolution of the Evansville City Council Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Installation of New Equipment 2301 St. George Rd (Fisher Dynamics, Inc) Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Mosby, Koehler Lindsey, Burton Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 7/24/2023 Notify: Bob Grewe, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
C-2023-17 Attachment: 
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
B. TOURISM UPDATE; Alexis Berggren, Visit Evansville
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

A. City Council Budget Hearings will be held Monday, August 14th and Tuesday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Time will also be allotted for Friday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. if needed.  Joint Department Hearings will be held Wednesday, August 16th at 3:00 p.m.  All meetings will be held in Room 301.  Public input will not be permitted at this time, but will be available at a later date.  City Council will simply be receiving information from Department Heads.
XI. ADJOURNMENT

Braun & Hassan applaud passage of bipartisan bill to strengthen benefits for Vietnam veterans’ children born with spina bifida due to Agent Orange exposure

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WASHINGTON –Senator Mike Braun and Democratic co-lead Senator Maggie Hassan applauded last week’s Senate passage of their bill to strengthen VA Spina Bifida Program for children of Vietnam veterans suffering from spina bifida due to Agent Orange, and encouraged the House of Representatives to take up the legislation for Veterans without delay.

Many Vietnam veterans were exposed to the chemical Agent Orange during their service. Children born to those exposed to Agent Orange have a higher risk of spina bifida.

“Many veterans are unaware of the benefits available for their children with certain birth defects due to their exposure to Agent Orange. This legislation will ensure that these beneficiaries get the care and benefits they deserve.” – Senator Mike Braun

“Vietnam veterans sacrificed significantly for our country, and it is up to us to ensure that their children who were born with spina bifida receive the care that they need,” said Senator Hassan. “I am glad to see this commonsense bill pass the Senate, and I urge our colleagues in the House to pass this bill so that we can help more veterans’ children with spina bifida access the support that they deserve.”

BACKGROUND

  • The OCC Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program Guide states, “This program provides services and supplies for enrolled beneficiaries for all covered medical conditions, not simply those related to Spina Bifida.” This assistance includes instrumental activities of daily living (i.e., cleaning a house or apartment, showering, cooking, etc.).
  • The VA Inspector General (VAOIG) reported serious problems with the administration of the Spina Bifida program in their 2021 report, including failure to deliver benefits appropriately and to conduct proper oversight, leading to waste of taxpayer dollars.
  • It is estimated over 1,500 Veterans children suffer from Spina Bifida in the U.S. and yet less than half of those are enrolled in the program.

RECALL OF READY TO EAT HAM AND CHEEZE

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PRODUCT RECALL
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Hoosier food banks receive a historic $2 million

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Hoosier food banks receive a historic $2 million in state funding

INDIANAPOLIS (July 24, 2023) — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Indiana food banks will receive a historic combined total of $2 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need. This year’s funding is double of what was received last year.

“Providing for Hoosiers who are food insecure across our state is a priority,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “I am proud that the general assembly recognized this by appropriating additional state funding towards our Indiana food banks.”

According to Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (FIH), while the long lines outside of food banks and food pantries may not have been as noticeable in 2021 as the year before, nearly 1 in 6 Americans received food assistance from the charitable sector last year.

Indiana food banks are a subsect of food pantries and soup kitchens. Indiana has 11 food banks which feed into pantries and soup kitchens across the state. Each food bank received part of the $2 million in funding, therefore helping all community food pantries, kitchens, churches and more. This funding will allow food pantries, soup kitchens and other food distribution centers to receive additional food products from the food bank that serves their location.

According to FIH, Indiana’s food banks and food pantries are serving more Hoosier neighbors now than during the pandemic because of inflation and its lingering economic impact.

“Our member food banks are serving record numbers of Hoosier families as relief programs that help families makes ends meet have tapered off or ended. Too many in our communities continue to make difficult choices between paying bills and buying groceries. For any Hoosier to be unsure from where their next meal will come is unacceptable,” said Emily Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry. “We’re grateful for the support of the Indiana General Assembly, Lt. Gov. Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture for providing additional support to our members to help them serve our neighbors and our communities.”

ISDA Director Don Lamb is hopeful this increased funding will go a long way in supporting these organizations.

“Organizations like Indiana food banks are what makes growing food so rewarding,” said Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “They have the necessary resources and skills to distribute large amounts of food and help community members in need. We are so thankful for the work they do for their communities across the state in helping food insecure Hoosiers.”

The funding was provided by the Indiana Legislature, as part of its biennial budget. The distribution amounts were determined using The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TFAP) fair share percentages for Indiana, which captures poverty and unemployment levels in each county.

Julio Alonso, Executive Director and CEO of Hoosier Hills Food Bank in Bloomington, is excited to be able to support more families.

“Hoosier Hills Food Bank is extremely grateful to receive this support from Lt. Gov. Crouch, the General Assembly and ISDA, which will enable us to purchase nutritious food in support of our food insecure Hoosier neighbors,” said Alonso. “The increase in funding this year is especially timely because inflation has taken a hard toll on many families and seniors. We’ve seen increases in people seeking help with food and we, along with our fellow food banks across the state, have been working hard to keep them fed even as our own costs have increased. These funds, and the encouragement that comes with them, are truly impactful for us and the people we serve.”

The following list includes the food banks are receiving funding for fiscal year 2024:

  • Community Harvest Food Bank – $200,000.00
  • Dare to Care Food Bank – $72,200.00
  • Food Bank of Northern Indiana – $233,000.00
  • Food Bank of Northwest Indiana – $195,200.00
  • Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. – $185,000.00
  • FreeStore Foodbank– $16,600.00
  • Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. – $643,600.00
  • Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Inc. – $86,200.00
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central IN, Inc. – $157,400.00
  • Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank, Inc. – $87,800.00
  • Tri-State Food Bank, Inc. – $123,000.00

Visit isda.in.gov to learn more about the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Department. Visit feedingindianashungry.org to learn more about Feeding Indiana’s Hungry.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy Announce Intent to Fund Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions

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Financial and technical assistance will support methane emissions leak reductions and monitoring in cooperation with states

WASHINGTON (July 24, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) released a notice of intent announcing the first in a series of funding opportunities to monitor and reduce methane emissions, one of the biggest drivers of the climate crisis, from the oil and gas sector and for environmental restoration of well sites. Through a newly initiated Interagency Agreement, EPA and DOE will also partner to offer technical assistance to help companies monitor and reduce methane emissions from leaks and daily operations. Through this combination of technical and financial assistance, EPA and DOE will help reduce inefficiencies of U.S. oil and gas operations, create new jobs in energy communities, and realize near-term emission reductions. These funding opportunities are made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

“The amount of methane emitted from oil and gas operations is enough to fuel millions of homes a year and is a major driver of the climate crisis,” said Joe Goffman, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. “These programs will help minimize that waste, a benefit for nearby communities and businesses alike.”

“Methane’s potency as a greenhouse gas makes targeted emissions reduction efforts essential to slow the rapid rate of climate change,” said Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. “These programs will help states and industry to accelerate methane monitoring and mitigation efforts, which will increase efficiency and reduce costs for oil and gas producers, while providing long lasting climate and health benefits to communities across the nation.”

As described in the notice of intent, EPA and DOE will provide up to $350 million in formula funding to eligible states to assist industry to voluntarily identify and permanently reduce methane emissions from low-producing (marginal) conventional wells. These investments are expected to improve the economic competitiveness of small and medium-sized producers while reducing associated harmful air pollution, mitigating health effects in nearby communities, and creating jobs in energy communities. States also will be able to use a portion of their award for environmental restoration and to invest in their monitoring capacity for low-producing conventional wells, which will improve their ability to identify sources of methane emissions and to effectively prioritize their mitigation. NETL plans to issue the funding opportunity announcement later this summer.

Following this non-competitive solicitation, EPA and DOE intend to offer one or more additional competitive solicitations to monitor and mitigate methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, which will be available to a broader range of applicants. These subsequent funding opportunities are expected to advance the deployment of technologies and practices to monitor and reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases. A separate financial assistance program for Tribal governments is also expected to be offered. 

In addition to funding opportunities, through this collaboration, EPA and DOE will provide technical assistance to help states, industry, and other partners implement cost-effective solutions that reduce methane leak emissions. The agencies will support small and medium-sized producers that often lack the capital and expertise of the larger oil and gas companies and will work with partners to implement and prioritize best practices and mitigation decision-support tools across the broader oil and gas sector. This technical assistance will also ensure efforts are fully aligned with the needs of local communities and help inform key decision-makers of mitigation opportunities across states, industry, and other partners.

Holdgrafer and Otters silence Greys

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Evansville, Ind. – Tim Holdgrafer pitched eight shutout innings to lead the Evansville Otters past the Empire State Greys 8-0 Sunday evening at Bosse Field.

Evansville’s ace pitcher Holdgrafer struck out seven batters while allowing no walks and just six singles. He faced the minimum in six innings with the Otters’ defense turning two double plays.

The Otters started the scoring in the first inning. Kona Quiggle advanced to first on a swinging strike three, Josh Broughton notched a base hit and Jeffrey Baez hit a sacrifice fly to score Quiggle.

Evansville extended the lead with a four-run third inning. The Otters used four base hits, including a double by John Dyer as Jomar Reyes and Baez both knocked in runs.

Reyes’ big day continued in the fifth inning with a double. He scored on a balk and the Otters added another run on a Dyer sacrifice fly.

Dakota Phillips finished the scoring with a solo home run to right field in the seventh inning. Phillips’ fifth home run of the season helped the Otters hit a home run in all six games of the homestand.

Jake Polancic pitched a scoreless ninth inning to clinch the seventh shutout of the Evansville season – the most of any Frontier League team.

Holdgrafer earned his seventh win of the season, tying him for the most wins in the Frontier League. The third-year Otter pitcher improved his 2.58 ERA to the sixth best in the league.

Reyes finished the day with three hits, two runs and an RBI. Quiggle, Phillips and Noah Myers all extended on-base streaks to 14 games.

Evansville enters the final six weeks of the season a game and a half back of first place in the Frontier League West.

The Otters now hit the road for a six game trip. Evansville starts in Ohio against the Lake Erie Crushers with a 10:05 AM CT first pitch on Tuesday. The game will be broadcast on the Otters Digital Network and simulcast on FloSports.

Virtual Author Talk: Erika Sanchez

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Join us as we chat with award-winning writer Erika Sánchez about her utterly original, moving, and disarmingly funny memoir-in-essays Crying in the Bathroom.

Growing up as the daughter of Mexican immigrants in Chicago in the nineties, Erika Sánchez was a self-described pariah, misfit, and disappointment—a foul-mouthed, melancholic rabble-rouser who painted her nails black but also loved comedy, often laughing so hard with her friends that she had to leave her school classroom. Twenty-five years later, she’s now an award-winning novelist, poet, and essayist, but she’s still got an irrepressible laugh, an acerbic wit, and singular powers of perception about the world around her.

In these essays, Sánchez writes about everything from sex to white feminism to debilitating depression, revealing an interior life rich with ideas, self-awareness, and perception. Raunchy, insightful, unapologetic, and brutally honest, Crying in the Bathroom is Sánchez’s best—a book that will make you feel that post-confessional high that comes from talking for hours with your best friend.

About the Author: 

Erika L. Sánchez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was published by Graywolf in July 2017 and was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award. Her debut young adult novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, published in October 2017 by Knopf Books for Young Readers, was a New York Times bestseller and a National Book Awards finalist. It is now being made into a film directed by America Ferrera. Most recently, Sánchez published a critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays titled Crying in the Bathroom with Viking Books. Sánchez was a Fulbright Scholar, a 2015 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent fellow from the Poetry Foundation, a 2017-2019 Princeton Arts Fellow, a 2018 recipient of the 21st Century Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation, and a 2019 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She is the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz chair at DePaul University in Chicago.

 

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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