Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis brings back proposal for downtown taxing district
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis city government is trying again to pass an ordinance creating a Downtown Economic Enhancement District.
The city tabled its original plan crafted in 2023, and the state legislature modified the law authorizing the district to exempt multifamily properties including apartment buildings.
Under the revised plan, commercial property owners, excluding nonprofits, would pay into district.
Taylor Schaffer, president and chief executive officer of Downtown Indy Inc., said Tuesday the revenue would help the city keep the sprawling downtown area clean and safe, and address homelessness. “It would also work to prioritize cleanliness, beautification, how downtown feels, what the experience of downtown is, how downtown feels cared for, that’s things like graffiti-removal power washing, picking up trash.”
The new proposal creates a larger footprint than the previous plan. The taxing district would expand from I-70 south to South Street, the combined I-65/I-70 route as the eastern boundary, and Blackford Street to the west.
“The fee is based on the assessed value of each property. The City-County Council wants to ensure that there is a cap on that rate, and that rate will reflect the assessed value,” Schaffer said.
Rob Strong’s Whistle Stop Inn, a bar and restaurant, falls within the boundaries of the proposed Economic Enhancement District. He said he’s not pleased at the idea of paying another fee on top of the taxes he already pays, “especially when you are doing construction that is lasting three years and starting another project.
“As you see right now, there is construction all on my street. Illinois Street is shut down. I lose revenue over that.”
Strong said he’s not sure why more tax money is needed to keep downtown clean and safe. “I’m don’t know the solution, but I don’t think taxing business owners is the way to go.”
Supporters say if Indianapolis wants to keep hosting large-scale events such as this year’s U.S. Olympics Team Trials for swimming and the NBA All-Star Game, then the city is going to need help with keeping downtown a hospitable place.
Schaffer said, “These would be services that are above and beyond what the city is able to offer on their own, and I think indicative of the unique nature of downtown. Downtown hosts bigger events. Downtown has far greater foot traffic.”
The council’s Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. July 15 at the City-County Building. The full council could hear the proposal in August.
Schaffer said, if passed, the tax would take effect in the spring.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A crash involving a state trooper shut down a portion of I-465 on the east side of Indianapolis on Tuesday morning.
The far left lane of southbound I-465 is closed between the I-70 interchange and East 16th Street, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
The crash happened around 9:55 a.m. and involved three vehicles, including the state trooper’s patrol vehicle.
The state trooper was not hurt, and one person suffered “very minor injury,” Indiana State Police confirmed to News 8.
No other injuries were reported.
It’s not clear what led to the crash. Indiana State Police reported icy conditions on ramps and roadways around the Indianapolis metro throughout the morning.
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. (WISH) — Two people died Monday night in the crash of a semitractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle in northwestern Wayne County, the sheriff told News 8.
Sheriff Randy Retter said the crash happened on State Road 1 near Charles Road. That’s about 4 miles west of the town of Economy and 4.5 miles north of the town of Hagerstown.
Wayne County was under a travel watch on Monday night, although it was not immediately known if wintry conditions on the road played any role in the crash. The sheriff did not have any other information that could immediately be shared at 10:15 p.m. Monday.
Indiana Department of Transportation issued an alert to travelers just before 8:45 p.m. Monday that State Road 1 was closed in both directions for a crash between Pierce Road and Charles Road. That closing remained in place as of 10:30 p.m. Monday.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Lots of snow covered roadways this morning including the interstates as well. Use caution if you are out on the interstates or the side streets throughout the day. The cold air is in place and will stick around throughout the rest of the week and even into the weekend. Temperatures will only be into the teens for highs and sub-zero low temperatures.
TODAY: A few flurries possible early this morning from some lake effect snow just off to the north of us. We’ll look for some sunshine later today but it is going to be bitterly cold. High temperatures only around 9 for the afternoon. Winds will be a bit breezy and could gust at times near 20 mph. That will create temperatures below zero all day long.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy conditions tonight frigid with low temperatures falling below zero. We will see wind chill values anywhere from 15 to 25 degrees below zero. An extreme cold warning goes into place later tonight and will last until 11:00 on Tuesday.
TOMORROW: Temperatures will start out in the morning below zero. Winds will be a bit gusty and could create wind chill values in the morning anywhere from 15 to 25 below zero. Partly cloudy skies on Tuesday. This will be the warmest day we see of the work week. Highs will be right around 20. Wind chill values will still be below zero at times.
7 DAY EXTENDED FORECAST: The cold air sticks around heading into the middle and latter half of the week. Highs on Wednesday will only be right around 14. Look for mostly sunny skies on Wednesday clouds begin to increase Thursday and Friday. Temperatures really don’t budge, we’ll look for highs into the middle teens.
Some snow chances could be possible heading into the weekend. Doesn’t look like we’re going to see a massive system but rather just a few flurries at times. Temperatures are still going to be cold heading into the weekend as well.
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