HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-18-2020 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
MAY 18,2020
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting, June
1, 2020 in the Hutton Community Room in said City.
President Oler called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa,
Jeffrey Locke, Gary Turner, Jane Bumbalough,Ron Oler and Larry Parker.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Kate Kotan, Community Development; Beth Fields,
Infrastructure and Development; Suzanne Bias, Office of the Mayor; Fire Chief Jerry
Purcell; Sergeant at Arms; and,Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 18,
2020, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 31, 32 & 33-2020
on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.31-2020 -APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS,
AND BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE(Re Covid 19)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 31-2020 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to
the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"), Office of Justice Programs ("OJP"),
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and Bureau of Justice Assistance ("BJA") and to accept said grant funding in an amount
up to Forty-five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Dollars and Zero Cents ($45,790.00).
If awarded these funds shall be appropriated to help with the funding of operations for the
Richmond Police Department connected with preparing for and responding to the
COVID-19 virus.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 31-2020 to second reading, supported
by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 31-2020 on second reading by title only.
President Oler declared Ordinance No. 31-2020 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Turner moved for engrossment, supported by
Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 31-2020 to third and final reading,
supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 31-2020 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 31-2020 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2020 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION(annual)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 32-2020 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to
the Indiana Department of Transportation and to accept said grant funding from the
federal (FTA) and/or state (INDOT) governments in an amount up to One Million
Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Six Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,016,606.00).
The total project cost is estimated to be a total amount up to One Million Four Hundred
Nine Thousand Six Hundred Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,409,605.00).
Councilor Cruse-Nicholson moved to amend paragraph No. 2 to read:
The total project cost is estimated to be a total amount up to One Million Five Hundred
Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Seven Dollars and zero cents ($1,519,657.00).
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This motion was supported by Councilor Turner. Upon a vote viva voce the motion
carried.
The City will provide up to Two Hundred Sixty-seven Thousand Forty-six Dollars and
Zero Cents ($267,046.00)in local general funds towards transportation services in 2021.
Councilor Cruse-Nicholson moved to amend paragraph 6 to read:
The City will provide up to Two Hundred Forty One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Six
Dollars and zero cents ($241,688.00).
This motion was supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
The City will also provide up to Two Hundred Sixty-one Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-
three Dollars and Zero Cents ($261,363.00) in local fare box, advertisements, and Life
Stream grant funds (estimated revenue figures)for the local match:
Amended Ordinance No. 32-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for further
review.
ORDINANCE NO. 33-2020 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Re Covid 19)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 33-2020 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to
the United States Department of Health and Human Services and to accept said grant
funding in an amount up to One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-three
Dollars and Thirty-four Cents ($105,353.34). If awarded, these funds shall be
appropriated to assist with funding to be used by the Richmond Fire Department to
prevent, prepare, and respond to the COVID-19 virus and to be reimbursed for healthcare
related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to the same.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Turner moved to advance Ordinance No. 33-2020 to second reading, supported
by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 33-2020 on second reading by title only.
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President Oler declared Ordinance No. 33-2020 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment, supported by
Councilor Turner. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 33-2020 to third and fmal reading,
supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 33-2020 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 33-2020 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the
meeting was adjourned.
Ron Oler, President
ATTEST:
Karen Chas een, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk