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News from the City of Carmel - April 1, 2022 |
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'Big Dance' ends this weekend, but it began
in Carmel at Hotel Carmichael |
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As we enter into the final weekend of the NCAA Tournament, we are proud to reveal that the NCAA Selection Committee – the group of athletic officials charged with creating the 68-team brackets for both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments – established their headquarters at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel’s City Center.
A much-guarded secret until now, the NCAA has granted permission to share the news that the Selection Committee spent the days leading up to “Selection Sunday” at the Carmichael, where they took over the third floor of the hotel for their rooms and conducted their meetings at the Cole Porter Ballroom – including on Sunday when they chose the teams that would be part of the final bracket. Due to safety and security concerns, the event spaces were not publicized in advance and were kept under tight security.
According to hotel officials, the NCAA chose the Carmel location because they wanted to be within walking distance of the many restaurants located in City Center, Midtown and the Arts & Design District. Fitness concerns were also part of the equation and the Monon Greenway was another great selling point for this location.
“This is yet another feather in the cap for our City Center and Hotel Carmichael, which has established itself as a premier place for weddings, business gatherings, small conventions and now, a major national NCAA function that drew the eyes of the nation to Carmel, Indiana on a very special weekend for sports fans,” said Mayor Jim Brainard.
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March Madness will be on the BIG SCREEN all weekend at
Midtown Plaza!
Friday night - Women’s Final 4
Saturday night - Men’s Final 4
Sunday - Women’s Championship game
Monday - Men’s Championship game
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Mayor appoints BraunAbility executive
Chris Carlisle to serve on City of Carmel’s Advisory Committee on Disability
Mayor Jim Brainard has appointed Chris Carlisle of BraunAbility, the Carmel-based global leader in the manufacture of mobility transportation solutions for the disabled, to serve on the City of Carmel’s Advisory Committee on Disability. Carlisle leads the marketing efforts for the firm, which opened its new corporate headquarters in Carmel in 2019.
Click here for the full news release.
Niche.com rates Carmel as one of the best places to live in Indiana and the U.S.
Niche.com, which uses a statistical formula to rate the positive livability of cities across the nation, has once again recognized Carmel as one of the best places to live in Indiana and the United States in its most recent data published on its website. Using a variety of factors including local schools, public safety and an overall family-friendly vibe, the researchers recommended that anyone looking for a new home to live and/or work should look at Carmel.
The most recent research saw Carmel with six number one rankings in the state. We are:
- # 1 in Indiana for Best Place and Suburb to Live
- # 1 in Indiana for Best Place and Suburb to Raise a Family
- # 1 for Place and Suburb with the Best Public Schools in Indiana
Read the full news release here.
Artomobilia is one of many free public events held in the city.
Celebrate Arbor Day with a Big Tree contest!
Check out this new contest from our Urban Forestry Committee ...
then get our your measuring tape!
Congratulations to Officer
Matthew Broadnax, CPD's Officer of the Year
Carmel Police Department Officer Broadnax has been named Officer of the Year. Officer Broadnax serves as a Student Resource Officer in Carmel Middle and Carmel Elementary Schools and has been a valuable member of CPD since 2008.
Officer Matthew Broadnax, center, with Carmel Police Department Student Resource Officers.
She's got What it Takes
WRTV's "What it Takes" series is taking you behind the scenes of what it takes to be a police officer, first responder or EMT. Click here to watch this segment, featuring Carmel Fire Department's Renee Butts.
Butts has moved her way up in the department. She started as a firefighter, then an engineer, then a paramedic and now she’s the public education officer. In that role, she teaches kids how to react in an emergency and acts as a role model. “I have direct access to all the kids about these things and if I happen to be a role model for girls then that's great.”
Renee Butts of Carmel Fire Department.
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Construction Reminders
Range Line Road reconstruction project is underway
The long-awaited reconstruction of South Range Line Road – from Carmel Drive to 116th Street – began on Monday, March 14. The project includes the removal of traffic signals and construction of two new roundabouts, enhanced pedestrian connectivity and safety along with a beautifully- landscaped median. Unlike other sections of Range Line Road to the north, the City will maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction, due to the multiple businesses located on both sides of the street.
Click here for the complete news release.
1st Avenue NW - On or after April 4, there will be utility work taking place for about five days between 1st Street NW and 2nd Street NW. This will result in a full closure of the road, open to local traffic only. Access to the parking garage at Sophia Square will be maintained.
Range Line Road & Main Street - On or after April 4, utility work will be taking place on Range Line between Main Street and 1st Street. This will result in a full closure for five days.
Main Street & Veterans Way - The City's ongoing project to bury transmission lines is almost complete at this intersection. Main Street is open for parking but no vehicular through traffic.
Monon Greenway Reconstruction - There is ongoing construction on the Monon from City Center Drive to Carmel Drive. This work has an expected completion date of November 2022.
As a reminder, as we enter the warmer months, construction season will be in full swing. Please rememeber to allow for extra travel time, be respectful of contractors in the construction areas and remember that there are always multiple routes to travel in addition to the recommended detour routes.
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Opportunities with the City of Carmel
The City of Carmel consistently ranks as one of the best places to raise a family, have a career and enjoy its many amenities. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a part of the team that helps to make this one of the best cities in the country, take a look below at opportunities in a few of our departments. For all job availabilities in the City of Carmel, click here.
The Carmel Police Department
Interested in a career with the Carmel Police Department? The 2022 application process is now open. For details including physical requirements, salary and benefits information, click here.
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
The award winning Parks & Recreation department is hiring 200+ positions for the summer season. Opportunities include:
- Lifeguards, summer camp counselors, member services associates, food services and outdoor parks workers.
- CCPR is currently offering a referral bonus and a returning employeee bonus for people who have worked with them before and would like to return for the summer.
- $2 weekend shift incentives for some positions
- $5 Monon Community Center membership
To learn more about opportunities, click here.
Carmel Street Department
The Carmel Street Department does so much more than just take care of our roads. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn news skills such as landscaping, hardscape installation, vehicle maintenance, street repair and much more, please click here.
- Part Time and Seasonal Laborers are paid $17 per hour.
- Weekly hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday positions available as well.
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Comprehensive Plan heads to City Council for additional review
The Carmel Plan Commission voted unanimously to send the proposed Comprehensive Plan to the City Council, signaling the plan’s next phase of review. The proposed comprehensive plan will be on the City Council’s meeting agenda on Monday, April 18, with additional opportunity for comments from the public. It is anticipated that the proposed plan will be assigned to a City Council Committee for additional review.
Go to CarmelComprehensivePlan to:
Upcoming meeting of the Carmel Plan Commission:
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Carmel Utilities continues replacing aging water meters across the community with new, enhanced equipment allowing for more accurate readings and better water efficiency.
In the next few weeks, our Carmel Utilities & Envocore - RTS Water Solutions install teams are scheduled to be in the following neighborhoods:
Bradford Place
Eden Estates
Eden Forest
Eden Glen
Williams Ridge
Please note Envocore – RTS Water Solutions/Carmel Utilities will be driving white trucks and vans with the following placard on their vehicles:
For more information on what to expect during the installation process, and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click the City of Carmel website link below:
Water Meter Change-Out Project | City of Carmel (in.gov)
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Republic Services Landscape Waste Pick-up - April & May
It's that time of year again! During the months of April and May, each Carmel Utilities/Republic Services household is allowed 20 extra bags or bundles per week of landscape waste, free of charge. Please place as much yard waste as possible into the trash cart, while allowing the trash cart lid to close. Large branches must be cut into shorter sections (no larger than four feet) and tied into bundles. Click here for more details.
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Entertainment in the City
Events at The Center for the Performing Arts
For performance details and to buy tickets for all Center Presents, Resident Company and rental events, click here.
Multi-faceted singer and actress Vanessa Williams, tonight at the Palladium!
Events at Feinstein's
For all event details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Feinstein's welcomes Lucie Arnaz for a two day engagement.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, April 5, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, April 5, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chamber's in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives. Select the meeting you wish to view and once the window opens on your computer screen or phone, select the CC box on the bottom right corner next to the settings.
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Save the Date
The City to host Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, Friday, April 29
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