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August 27, 2025
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For the September 2 City Council Meeting
This edition of Council Quick Notes provides a preview and explanation of the agenda items for the September 2 City Council meeting.
Unfinished Business
Ordinance No. 38-2025
An Ordinance Vacating Portions Of CR N 100 W
(Sponsored by Mayor)
[No. of Readings 2 of 2]
This ordinance vacates land to move forward with Research Village Phase 3 Planned Development and Roundtable Drive, a part of that development.
This ordinance passed on its first reading at the August 4th meeting and will be heard and voted on again at the September 2nd Council meeting.
New Business
Ordinance No. 39-2025
To Amend Certain Portions Of The Unified Zoning Ordinance Of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Designating The Time When The Same Shall Take Effect.
(Tomish Developers, LLC – Shane O’Malley) (The Sullivan PD) (R3W to PDMX)
(Submitted by Area Plan Commission)
[No. of Readings 1 of 1]
This ordinance presents for review and vote a new apartment building, The Sullivan. Architect renditions of the building as well as its location are given in the Staff Report from the APC.
Ordinance No. 40-2025
An Ordinance To Set The 2026 Salary Schedule For Elected Officials, Appointed Officers, Employees, Members Of The Police Department, Members Of The Fire Department, Wellness Center, And Wastewater Treatment Utility Of The City Of West Lafayette, Indiana
(Presented by Controller)
[No. of Readings 1 of 2]
This ordinance sets the 2026 Salary Schedule for members of city government listed.
Ordinance No. 41-2025
An Ordinance Setting The 2026 City Budget And Setting The 2026 Tax Levy On Property And Tax Rate
(Prepared by Controller)
[No. of Readings 1 of 2]
(This item has been filed by title only; documents are expected to be available by September 2, 2025.)
As stated, this ordinance sets the 2026 City Budget and Tax Levy on property as well as the tax rate.
Ordinance No. 42-2025
An Ordinance Regarding Emergency Right-Of-Way Access In The City Of West Lafayette, Indiana
(Sponsored by Corporation Counsel)
[No. of Readings 1 of 2]
This ordinance makes changes and adds new language to the existing municipal code regulating utility companies’ right-of-way access within the City during emergency situations.
Ordinance No. 43-2025
An Ordinance Amending Section 38-256 Of The City Of West Lafayette, Code Of Ordinances (Towing and Storage)
(Sponsored by Mayor)
[No. of Readings 1 of 2]
This ordinance makes changes to the City’s existing towing and storage ordinance. Those changes are clearly identified in the ordinance.
Resolution No. 17-2025
A Resolution Requesting The Transfer Of Funds (PS-LIT, Fire, Court)
(Prepared by Controller)
[No. of Readings 1 of 1]
This resolution requests the transfer of existing funds from one account to another as stated in the resolution.
Resolution No. 18-2025
A Resolution To Participate In Opioid Settlement And Vote On Bankruptcy Plan (Purdue Pharma)
(Sponsored by Mayor and Councilor Parker)
[No. of Readings 1 of 1]
This resolution approves the Bankruptcy Plan and indicates the City’s desire to participate in the Purdue (Pharma) Direct Settlement.
Resolution No. 19-2025
A Resolution Requesting A Comprehensive Analysis Of R1-Zoned Housing And Homestead Exemption Status Within The City Of West Lafayette, Indiana
(Sponsored by Councilors Burr and Leverenz)
[No. of Readings 1 of 1]
This resolution is a request from the City Council for the City’s Director of Housing and other relevant departments, to prepare a comprehensive report on the status of all R1-zoned residential properties within the city limits. The specifics of the report are listed in the resolution.
Resolution No. 20-2025
Resolution Approving Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Concerning Redevelopment Of The John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge
(Sponsored by Mayor)
[No. of Readings 1 of 1]
(Due to being filed after the deadline, the Council will need to take a vote to hear Resolution No. 20-2025 at the September meeting.)
This resolution is an agreement between Lafayette and West Lafayette for the redevelopment, i.e., repairs and maintenance of the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge. The details of that work and its cost is stated in the resolution.
Other Notes:
At the April 2024 City Council meeting, the Council passed Resolution 09-2024, asking the APC and staff to develop an amendment to the Downtown Master Plan to focus on the appropriate development of the Oakwood Village Neighborhood. That amended plan will be available for public comment on the APC website (https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/378/Area-Plan-Commission-APC) after the September 2nd Council meeting.
The APC Ordinance Committee and full APC will discuss the plan. This will be a time for the public to comment prior to City Council voting on its acceptance. Please take a look and comment to the APC.
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