Ordinances & Resolutions

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Ordinances and Resolutions Approved (2024)

Signed copies of approved ordinances and resolutions are available in the City Clerk-Treasurer's Office by request.

1-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to Cinergy TIF Fund: Bond Interest 4446-001-392.
1-R-24: This resolution, if adopted, would declare a specific property, the former HK Porter/Friction Materials facility, to be blighted.
2-C-24: This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend the Official Zoning map of the City of Huntington by changing the zoning of specified parcel(s) of real estate, located north of Washington Street, east of Guilford Street, south of West Park Drive, and west of Byron Street, from R-2 (Residential) to MXD (Mixed-Use).
2-R-24: This Resolution, if adopted, would authorize advanced payment of up to $9,638 to Lynch Imports LLC to secure 2024 municipal Independence Day fireworks display materials.
3-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to ARPA Fund: Unappropriated 2402-001-900 and PS LIT Fund: Equipment 2240-001-441.
3-R-24: This resolution, if adopted, would reestablish the Cumulative Capital Development (CCD) Fund for the City of Huntington, Indiana.
4-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would vacate a 15' platted easement located on Lots 2 & 3 in Bowen Professional Park (2871 Northpark Avenue), within the City of Huntington.
4-R-24: This resolution, if adopted, would approve, ratify and confirm Executive Order Number 5 relating to the City's Capital Improvement Plan.
- Executive Order No. 5 - Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Huntington, Indiana
5-C-24: This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Huntington by partially changing the zoning of specified parcel of real estate, located north of Webster Street, east of Whitestine Street, south of the Norfolk Southern Railroad, and west of Lee Street, from R-2 (Residential) to B-2 (Mixed-Use).
5-R-24: Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Calling on the United States Congress to Pass the Federal Railway Safety Act (S.476/H.R.1674) to Support America's First Responders and Keep Trains Moving Safely in Communities.
6-R-24: The proposed Resolution, if adopted, would waive the non-compliance of Incipio for
its failure to timely file the CF-1/PP and reinstate the personal property tax abatement
granted for a period of ten (10) years under Resolution 2-R-20.
7-C-24: This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend Section 98.21(D) of the City of Huntington, Indiana’s Code of Ordinances to reduce and clarify the notice requirements for applications for naturalized landscapes.
7-R-24: The proposed Resolution would adopt the Destination Downtown Master Plan.
8-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to General Fund:
Street Sidewalks/Streets 1101-011-440; and Street Equipment Repair 1101-011-362;
MVH Restricted Fund-Street Paving 2203-021-365;MVH Fund-Street/Alley 2201-019-
232, and Motor Equip 2201-019-441; and LRS Fund-Highway Construction 2202-018-
434.
8-R-24: The proposed Resolution, if adopted, would enter into an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with the towns of Markle, Roanoke, Warren and Andrews.
9-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would establish a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in accordance with IC 7.1-1-3-31 et seq. within the City of Huntington, Indiana.
- Proposed DORA Boundaries Map
9-R-24: The proposed resolution, if adopted, would update the Huntington County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) and authorize its submission to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Read the Huntington County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Final Draft.
10-C-24: This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Huntington by partially changing the zoning of specified parcel of real estate, located north of Flaxmill Road, east and south of US Highway 24, and west of Avon Place, from I-1 (Industrial) to B-2 (Business).
10-R-24: A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5.
11-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to General Fund: Fire Motor Equipment 1101-006-441; and PS LIT Fund-Equipment 2240-001-441.
11-R-23/24: This resolution, if adopted, would allow transfers between funds in order to close no longer needed funds.
12-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would ratify a newly established City fund titled the TIF Riverfork West Fund (#4447).
12-R-24: The resolution, if adopted, would allow certain existing appropriations no longer needed to be reduced.
13-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to Landfill Lease Rental Bond Fund: Unappropriated 3318-001-403.
13-R-24: This Resolution, if adopted, would provide the Company with a property tax abatement for a number of years as determined by Council, for the installation of new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment, new logistical equipment, or new information technology equipment as described in the Company’s Statement of Benefits/Personal Property.
14-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would fix the salaries of appointed officers of the City of Huntington, Indiana, from and after December 29, 2024, through the pay period ending December 27, 2025; and hourly employees of the City of Huntington, Indiana, from and after December 22, 2024, through the pay period ending December 20, 2025.
14-R-24: This Resolution, if adopted, would provide the Company with a property tax abatement for a number of years as determined by Council, for the building addition as described in the Company’s Statement of Benefits/Real Estate.
15-R-24: This Resolution, if adopted, would provide the Company with a property tax abatement for a number of years as determined by Council, for the new maintenance building as described in the Company’s Statement of Benefits/Real Estate.
15-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would fix the salaries of elected officials of the City of Huntington, Indiana, from and after December 29, 2024, through the pay period ending December 27, 2025.
16-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would appropriate sums of money for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the several departments of the City Government of the City of Huntington, Indiana, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, including all outstanding claims and obligations and fixing a time when the same shall take effect.
16-R-24: This resolution, if adopted, authorizes the Redevelopment Commission to enter into a
lease agreement with the City of Huntington Redevelopment Authority concerning the
existing City Services Building, the LTCP Project 5 Rabbit Run lift station
improvements and the LTCP Project 6 combined sewer overflow and roadway
improvements, authorizes the Redevelopment Authority to issue lease rental bonds to
pay for capital improvement projects and all expenses in connection therewith, and
appropriates the proceeds received from the Redevelopment Authority from the sale of
the Real Estate. The lease rental payments owed by the Redevelopment Commission
would be payable from property taxes and would be used to secure the repayment of the
Redevelopment Authority’s lease rental bonds.
17-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would vacate an alley right-of-way located Northwest of Hannah (formerly Milligan) Street, East of Cline Street, and South of Tracy Street, all within the City of Huntington.
18-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to landfill Lease Rental Bond Fund: Unappropriated 3318-001-403, and ARPA: Unappropriated 2402-001-900.
19-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, will establish the procedure for regulating requests for law enforcement body camera recordings for the City of Huntington, Indiana, Police Department.
20-C-24: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to GENERAL:
Police Other Supplies 1101-010-241; ARPA: Unappropriated 2402-001-900; Riverboat:
4437-001-900.
2024-1: A resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety to write off uncleared checks older than two years.
2024-2: A resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety pertaining to parking permits, signage and other matters.
2024-3: A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Relating to the Disposition of Certain items of Personal Property.
2024-4: A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Adopting and Updating its ADA Transition Plan.
2024-5: A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Adopting a Policy in Accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
2024-6: A resolution to consider a limited exception to the prohibition on swimming or entering City park ponds.
2024-7: A resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Huntington, Indiana, relating to the disposition of certain items of personal property.
2024-8: A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Relating to the Disposition of Certain Items of Personal Property.
2024-12: A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Huntington, Indiana, to lower the speed limit on Arbor Lane in the Salamonie Glenn Subdivision.

Ordinances and Resolutions Failed (2024)

6-C-24: This Ordinance, if adopted, would authorize the use of golf carts and UTVs on City
streets in accordance with a new Chapter of the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 75.5 -
Golf Carts and Utility Task Vehicles.

Ordinances and Resolutions Approved (2023)

1-C-23: "An Ordinance Amending Subsection 30.33(A) of the City of Huntington Code of Ordinances (Council Meeting Time Change)."
2-C-23: An Additional Appropriation Ordinance.
2-R-23: “A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Huntington, Indiana Authorizing the Submittal of the Stormwater Improvement Grant Application to the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and Addressing Related Matters.”
3-C-23: An Ordinance Establishing a Purchasing Policy (Federal Procurement Policy)."
3-R-23: "Waiver of Non-Compliance."
4-C-23: "An Additional Appropriation Ordinance (General Police)."
4-R-23: "Public Funds Investments."
5-C-23: "An Ordinance Amending Section 158.080(A) of the Zoning Code: Livestock Operation Exemptions."
5-R-23: "This Resolution, if adopted, would authorize advanced payment of up to $1,400 to Custom Cast Stone to begin the Hawley Heights Pillar Cap Rehabilitation Project."
6-C-23: "An Additional Appropriation (ARPA and General)."
6-R-23: "This resolution, if adopted, would designate areas within the City of Huntington zoned Industrial Park (IP), Business Park (BP), Light Industry (I-1) and General Industry (I-2) as Economic Revitalization Areas.
7-C-23: "This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to ARPA Fund:
sidewalk program 2402-001-900."
7-R-23: The proposed Resolution, if adopted, would provide the Company (Incipio Devices) with a property tax abatement for a number of years as determined by Council, for the installation of new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment, new logistical equipment, or new information technology equipment as described in the Company's Statement of Benefits/Personal Property."
8-C-23: "This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend Section 91.09 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntington, Indiana to remove bee and beekeeping regulations."
8-R-23: The proposed Resolution, if adopted, would provide the Company (Bendix) with a property tax abatement for a number of years as determined by Council, for the installation of new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment, new logistical equipment, or new information technology equipment as described in the Company's Statement of Benefits/Personal property.
9-C-23: "An Ordinance Amending the Coe of Ordinances of the City of Huntington, Indiana, by Amending Section 34.06."
9-R-23: This resolution, if adopted, would allow transfers between appropriations in different categories in order to appropriately adjust certain appropriations. This resolution will also provide the Clerk-Treasurer with authority to make additional transfers within the same category as appropriately required.
10-C-23: "This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to ARPA Fund:
120 water program 2402-001-900."
10-R-23: This resolution, if adopted, will encumber funds from various City Department appropriations.
11-C-23: This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend Section 75.04(A) of the City of Huntington, Indiana’s Code of Ordinances concerning bicycle riding on City sidewalks.
12-C-23: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to ARPA Fund: street paving program and Police Dashcam and Motorola Radios 2402-001-900; LRS Fund: street paving 220-018-434; MVH Fund: street paving 2201-019-232; MVH Restricted: street paving 2203-01-232; General Fund: street paving 1101-011-440.
13-C-23: "An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5.7."
14-C-23: This ordinance, if adopted, would provide additional funding to General Fund: Street Equipment 1101-011-441.
15-C-23: "This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend and expand the City's existing procurement policy concerning the use of Federal Funds in accordance with the Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations."
16-C-23: "This Ordinance, if adopted, would amend Section 98.41 of the City of Huntington, Indiana’s Code of Ordinances concerning the timing of the discharge of consumer fireworks within the City."

17-C-23: This ordinance, if adopted, would fix the salaries of elected officials of the City of Huntington, Indiana, from and after December 31, 2023 through the pay period ending December 28, 2024.

18-C-23: This ordinance, if adopted, would fix the salaries of appointed officers of the City of Huntington, Indiana, from and after December 31, 2023, through the pay period ending December 28, 2024; and hourly employees of the City of Huntington, Indiana, from and after December 24, 2023, through the pay period ending December 21, 2024.
19-C-23: This ordinance, if adopted, would establish local preservation guidelines for 20 & 22 N. Jefferson Street. The guidelines will serve as a tool for the City’s Historic Review Board to preserve the historic character of this property under Chapter 153.
20-C-23: This ordinance, if adopted, would appropriate sums of money for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the several departments of the City Government of the City of Huntington, Indiana, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, including all outstanding claims and obligations and fixing a time when the same shall take effect.
21-C-23: This ordinance, if adopted, would amend Ordinance 17-C-23, elected and appointed official salary ordinance, to include payments to City Board of Public Works and Safety members.
2023-1: "A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Relating to the Disposition of a Certain Item of Personal Property."
2023-2: "Uncleared Checks to Write Off."

Ordinances and Resolutions Failed (2023)

37-C-22: "An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntington, Indiana, by Amending Section 91.09."
1-R-23: "In support of Senate Bill 248."

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Records of ordinances and resolutions are kept in the City Clerk-Treasurer's Office, located on the second floor of the Huntington City Building at 300 Cherry St. To contact the Clerk-Treasurer's Office, please call (260) 356-1400 ext. 2019 or email christi.mcelhaney@huntington.in.us.

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