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CIB audit shows agency finances improving
The Capital Improvement Board earned $10 million last year after reporting a $16.8 million loss in 2008. Its financial future
is clouded, however, by talks with the Indiana Pacers over Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
Pacers, CIB still talking post-deadline
A June 30 deadline imposed by the basketball team passed with no agreement on who will pay Conseco Fieldhouse operating expenses,
but both sides remain optimistic a deal will get
done soon.
City of Marion sells park named for mayor’s family
Indiana Wesleyan University bought the five-acre Seybold Park from the city of Marion last month for $143,000.
CIB still negotiating with Pacers over Fieldhouse lease
The Indiana Pacers still are renegotiating the team's lease of Conseco Fieldhouse with a Wednesday deadline approaching.
Local attorney elected U.S. Libertarian Party’s vice chairman
Mark Rutherford wants America’s third-largest political party to make inroads by showing competence at the grassroots level
of government.
Senators say Bloomington should end Arizona boycott
A letter dated Thursday from GOP Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel and signed by more than 20 other Republicans asks Bloomington officials
to "take a step back" from their plan to avoid business with Arizona companies because of that state's new immigration
law.
CIB, Pacers discussing three-year deal
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term
deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.
UPDATE: Commission approves City Market funding
The Metropolitan Development Commission voted Wednesday afternoon to release nearly $4 million to
improve
the historic building in downtown Indianapolis.
Democrat Williams drops out of race for mayor
Brian Williams said Tuesday that he is dropping his bid to challenge Mayor Greg Ballard in 2011, paving the way for front
runner
Melina Kennedy to represent the Democrats.
Ballard bets big on $16 million software project
Concluding a year-long evaluation and public bidding process, mayor chooses Oracle’s PeopleSoft to replace local government’s
1970s-era financial IT system and New York-based Zanett Inc. to lead the implementation.
Walgreen gets OK to sell booze at 18 more stores
The Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County recommended permits for 18 of the 28 stores for which Walgreens is seeking
to sell alcohol. Approval by the Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission could happen as soon as June. 15.
Gary mayor wants casino taxes paid before license vote
Gary Mayor Rudy Clay is calling for the Majestic Star casino to pay $22 million in overdue Lake County taxes before state
regulators vote on whether to renew the Gary casino's license.
Library postpones branch-closure decision
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library board of trustees has delayed a decision on whether to close up to six library
branches until its July 15 regular meeting.
City not ready to privatize Capital Improvement Board
Mayor Greg Ballard has put privatization of Indianapolis’ stadium and convention center management on indefinite hold.
Bloomington joins boycott over Arizona immigration law
In a recent letter to Arizona's governor, the city of Bloomington said it will not purchase goods or services from businesses
headquartered in Arizona or send city officials to conferences there.
Business groups bless Mayor Ballard’s utility sale plan
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis support sale of water, sewer utilities.
City says it will keep library branches open
Details of a plan to assist the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library have yet to emerge, but city leaders are pledging
their support to shore up a widening budget gap.
CIB agrees to help Black Expo, but not with grant
Capital Improvement Board votes not to restore IBE’s annual $150,000 grant, but agrees to provide the organization
with in-kind services equaling the amount.
Study: Pacers, Fever add $55M to local economy each year
The Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever contribute an estimated $55 million a year to the Indianapolis economy, according to
a study conducted by Chicago-based hospitality consulting firm Hunden Strategic Partners.