City recycling deal would boost incinerator’s profits
As IBJ was first to report on June 9, Mayor Greg Ballard is contemplating a new, 10-year contract with Covanta, which already is set to receive the city’s waste through 2018.
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Christine Scales, a councilor with an independent streak, riles both parties
In her second term on the Indianapolis City-County Council, Scales is testing the limits of political independence and the patience of her colleagues.
Coalition fights Ballard plan to shake up curbside recycling
Incinerator operator Covanta is close to announcing a proposal to build a $40 million material recovery facility in Indianapolis. Recycling industry leaders oppose the plan.
Housing developer hopes farm hooks new residents
A growing number of housing developers thinks farms, rather than golf clubs, are the perfect hook to lure residents. The first to experiment with the concept in central Indiana is Mike Higbee of Central Greens LLC, with his Seven Steeples Farm on the site of the old Central State Hospital.
Council to consider citywide landlord registry
Indianapolis landlords would have to register with the city by Jan. 1 or face a $500 fine under a proposal that will be introduced to the City-County Council on Monday night.
Lottery commission OKs new multistate Monopoly game
Under its aggressive sales strategy for the next fiscal year, the Hoosier Lottery’s operator will add games including Monopoly Millionaires’ Club and Bingo To Go.
Operator of lottery stands by lofty goals
Gtech Indiana says it can generate unprecedented growth by focusing on the basics. Rather than trying to add new types of games or turning to Internet gambling, the company plans a slightly different mix of games and a whole lot more opportunities for Hoosiers to buy them.
Big-rig seller Stoops to unload six-location dealership
Stoops Freightliner, an Indianapolis truck and trailer dealer, has agreed to sell to a larger dealership after more than 25 years in business. Owner Jeff Stoops grew it into a $323 million firm with 563 employees.
Influx of offenders may tax county coffers
The state’s inmate population is projected to continue rising, even after a criminal-code overhaul intended to prevent the need for prison expansions takes effect July 1.
State lottery operator falling short of goal
Gtech Indiana will have to sell a lot of scratch-off games and other tickets in May and June if wants to avoid making a shortfall payment to the state.
Bollore Group chairman predicts Indy profitability
Speaking at Monday’s BlueIndy ribbon-cutting downtown, Bollore Group Chairman Vincent Bollore said the electric car-sharing service will need 15,000 to 20,000 regular users to break even.
State solicits ideas for bicentennial plaza near Statehouse
Significant portions of Indiana's 2016 bicentennial celebration could take place on a new public plaza west of the Statehouse. A request for information on the project issued this week assumes a $2 million construction budget.
Aging suburbs facing long road back
Poverty is encroaching on the outer townships of Marion County, adding to their handicap in the competition with doughnut counties, where houses are newer, and sidewalks, sewer connections and bike paths come standard.
1960s-era city zoning code gets overhaul
City planners hope a proposed overhaul of the Indianapolis zoning code that’s just a few weeks from its public unveiling will make the city greener and more bike- and pedestrian-friendly while easing the path to high-density, mixed-use development.
Council OKs smoke-detector ordinance, road repair funds
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted 24-5 Monday night to update the city code on smoke detectors. It also voted 24-5 to spend $8.3 million from the Rebuild Indy fund on emergency road repairs.
Up-and-comer molds city’s justice center deal
David Rosenberg, 28, leads Mayor Greg Ballard’s effort to build a new jail and criminal courts for Marion County, which could cost as much as $400 million, all with no new revenue.
IndyGo getting closer to providing real-time bus info
Starting this fall, IndyGo will have digital signs at downtown stops that show when the next bus is arriving, and passengers throughout the city will be able to check their phones or home computers for next-bus information.
IndyGo to study transporting some IPS students
IndyGo is updating its past studies on the feasibility of serving IPS high schools. A past study found that IPS spent $1,520 per student a year on transportation, while a city bus pass costs $330.
City Dems propose $16 million more for road repairs
Indianapolis City-County Council Democrats want to spend $16 million more on emergency road work. The Democrats oppose Republican Mayor Greg Ballard’s plan for a $150 million bond issue and instead want to tap general and special funds.
Committee OKs $8.3 million for emergency road work
The Public Works Committee of the Indianapolis City-County Council approved $8.3 million in emergency road repairs Thursday night, after the list of proposed projects was revised to include every council district.