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Why it matters: The CSO upgrade, wastewater and water system projects, and potential state-level property tax reforms could change utility rates, service levels and municipal budgets for residents and businesses.

Council President Nick Sturgeon said the town selected RQAW for CSO expansion planning at the wastewater plant and secured a $100,000 grant for lead service line investigations. He described selection of a team for a methane gas generator guaranteed-energy-savings project for the wastewater treatment plant and said design work has begun on repaving 20 Fifth Street.

Police and fire chiefs and Council Vice President Jason Delisle noted public-safety investments: upgraded ballistic vests, fleet replacement, three new automatic license-plate cameras and two new code-enforcement officers for police; a new fire engine and ISO training compliance for the fire department. Delisle said police responded to more than 27,000 calls in 2024 and made nearly 900 arrests; the fire department responded to about 3,400 incidents.

Clerk-Treasurer Philip Faust gave a financial overview and framed potential state property-tax reform as a near-term uncertainty. Faust said the town maintains healthy reserves and moved about $2 million among banks after the Silicon Valley Bank failure as a precaution. He said 2024’s move to a self-insurance health plan yielded more than $800,000 in the self-insurance fund and that he expects the town saved between $500,000 and $750,000 in 2024 by self-insuring. Faust warned that property-casualty insurance premiums rose significantly for 2025 and that sewer upgrades required by the Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will be costly and may require raising sewer rates if the town must borrow for the $15–$20 million CSO work.

Sturgeon and staff also discussed traffic issues around the Founders Square/Crew Car Wash area; the town said it has asked the developer to consider flow improvements, will hire an engineering firm to perform an additional traffic analysis and is pursuing a new road tied to the planned Montessori School to reduce congestion. The council also plans a code-enforcement advisory committee and additional parks and recreation security cameras and playground improvements as budget allows.

Ending: Officials emphasized the need to review every expenditure, guard reserves and prepare for possible state-level property-tax changes while continuing infrastructure and public-safety upgrades in 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","State Of The Town 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town Council President Nick Sturgeon, Clerk-Treasurer Philip Faust and department heads reviewed 2024 accomplishments and said the town faces infrastructure investments — notably a required combined sewer overflow upgrade estimated at $15–$20 million — potential property tax reform at the state house and rising insurance and utility costs.","taxTitle","Town of Speedway, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",64383,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6310685,"Indianapolis Motor Speedway outlines 2025 schedule and new museum opening",668,1565000,2233000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399018-55b35f51cc6d4410d33746c5ebf3ff48&start=1565&end=2233","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399018-55b35f51cc6d4410d33746c5ebf3ff48/thumbnail_1565000.jpg","/articles/6310685/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Indianapolis-Motor-Speedway-outlines-2025-schedule-and-new-museum-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6310685-f97aa50dd66ce013dcc0cc0977a15479/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138370&Signature=kNkwFVsYoZBoRP5TVASEfzN0P56v0cE4iOlspy69UcsbQ61JBhFiBchIUHec0HOK3onp9FLE-6WDFq7PTAbTTn8qyLu23kIYM8oqFdW2hiWkZhIdlBi66crSwuY10eWM6eithhA8F-rNK8r5tieu2ZEgC0OfUEF6LuzzsuK2iW9EFybjyN9PXKeTUUxNLQgjFbsP9GOONVYT2a1HnLPqVyKRfyHgobCS8PAvQELItlCbhADdIaMj6gxRJWSeYr2-f9qqiqaLkkaopQiItX9a1KPXOhs-fu98EjW6IdQjqL~xF-Drtzwr7RssI6daLYqut6qiGxS5g~wgc6YuNiSs0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Doug Bowles, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, used the Town of Speedway state-of-the-town program to preview the 2025 racing slate, say the NTT IndyCar Series has a new national TV partner and announce the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum’s public opening on April 2.

Why it matters: The Indianapolis 500 and related IMS events significantly increase Speedway’s population on event weekends, affect town services and local businesses and require coordination with town public safety and public works.

Bowles said the NTT IndyCar Series’ new national partner, Fox, will air races and that broadcast support had national visibility, including Super Bowl ads tied to the series. “If you watch the Super Bowl, for the first time, really, in our history, we had Super Bowl ads, not just in the Indiana markets, but nationally,” Bowles said.

Bowles said Indianapolis 500 ticket sales were running ahead of last year and that, if trends continue, the event could sell more tickets than there are seats. He said ticket sales are roughly 9,200 units up on last year at the same point. Bowles forecast that race-week attendance could bring close to 350,000 people into the town of Speedway on race day.

On facilities and programming, Bowles said the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will open to the public April 2 and described a “starting line experience” in the museum designed to simulate standing on the front stretch at the start of the Indy 500. He also described schedule items for 2025 including the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the addition of sprint cars during Sprint Week on the IMS dirt track, the NASCAR race in July and IMSA events later in the year.

Ending: Bowles thanked Speedway residents and businesses for partnering with IMS on events and said he looks forward to the coming months as the community prepares for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.","Doug Bowles, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, previewed the 2025 racing calendar, said TV partner Fox will broadcast the series, reported stronger ticket sales for the Indianapolis 500 and announced the IMS Museum will open April 2.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6310690,"Speedway Schools reports top state rankings, construction projects and rising multilingual enrollment",696,942000,1638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399018-55b35f51cc6d4410d33746c5ebf3ff48&start=942&end=1638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399018-55b35f51cc6d4410d33746c5ebf3ff48/thumbnail_942000.jpg","/articles/6310690/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Speedway-Schools-reports-top-state-rankings-construction-projects-and-rising-multilingual-enrollment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6310690-9a1b20eb061c8f5762658f01510f0e8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138370&Signature=CF-xIUQsct7MP4frptpW~C4eyhcfz4deO3WMay5YcOdeLWZgkcB-vFICxJhqhmbcSihSbnYDJ~RiKxOboc2a-tb5DGFfYupRCiMIZM0WiUkp3hiVyGhtqE5BPj9B1A7OLcPoSkHp7L4~s2Gogd7OcHCsIKgDmacCd66kQ0TszXcHHoyRiev-olwapS5fCG~b7CsybFvGkZCz1oU8QLyAHr1CT7pYIJcxdtI~plWvtVtMT5NLlt9ItHNguaPs3Betta-byxCdsmdWAhhzoPeFmNyKYaUPiYpW7knlYRPufC1lC6PlF1nEUQhD4Jo83qYGOqdhuu0LCmzd-DqzJmKTIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Kyle Treble, superintendent of the School Town of Speedway, told the state-of-the-town audience the district earned high state rankings last year, has seen rising multilingual enrollment and is proceeding with several facility renovation projects due to be completed in August.

Why it matters: School performance, capacity and facility upgrades affect families, property values and town services; rising multilingual and free-and-reduced rates can also influence district funding needs and programming.

Treble said Speedway High School and Speedway Junior High earned top statewide placements in 2023–24 rankings and cited multiple recognitions including AP Honor Roll status and two former National Blue Ribbon designations. “We continue to uphold our mission. We cultivate an outstanding culture and inspire excellence among our educators, administrators, and the entire Speedway community,” Treble said.

On enrollment and demographics, Treble provided figures for fall 2024: the district enrollment was 1,786 students; racial composition was about 38% white, 29% Black, 22% Hispanic and 11% other; free-and-reduced lunch eligibility stood at 61%; and students identified as multilingual (English learner / ML) were about 41% (roughly 735 students). He said 38 languages are spoken across the district.

Treble described two major facility projects labeled “Project A” and “Project C.” Project A is a new 11,000-square-foot end-zone building with varsity locker rooms, concessions, restrooms and a new track and field; Project C is the Speedway Athletic Complex that will add three courts, a weight room and updated restrooms and facilities. Both projects were described as moving toward completion in August.

Treble also listed multiple smaller building upgrades across older facilities built in the 1950s and 1960s and said the district is updating mechanical rooms and gym courts. He noted strong extracurricular participation, saying about 58% of the high school’s roughly 600 students participate in athletics.

Ending: Treble closed by thanking the community for support and promoting upcoming community events and activities tied to the schools.","Superintendent Kyle Treble summarized academic rankings, enrollment and several facility projects — including two athletics facility projects expected to complete in August — and said demographic shifts are increasing multilingual and free-and-reduced populations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6310695,"Dallara highlights engineering, aerospace and education partnerships in Speedway",627,376000,1003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399018-55b35f51cc6d4410d33746c5ebf3ff48&start=376&end=1003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399018-55b35f51cc6d4410d33746c5ebf3ff48/thumbnail_376000.jpg","/articles/6310695/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Dallara-highlights-engineering-aerospace-and-education-partnerships-in-Speedway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6310695-ebc200e5b89ec8708649e78e8b5d0f96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138370&Signature=GsTxzZgLuRkUvM1eTd-6v4rQ1-36cbwCXrPWdhOxhGEFap5xZYcfKnAsOsoI72Ek1E16eb85HbFAuRNi06Fcg-77lNbOcmLt5TboKpvpbd-x08SOuPMsjDUPVoX-qjp0E6Iz94m7wIJHAHdSIUgk6IPXrzJIkIvE7Awwd92xrOEF3TkJ5P6WaGnvWZXTZZr21m-rc60qvGDkZVVHKZZB6He6yVrqa6V9WNxAKCajm7vC6g8oXvHRtdt~rxFbIs7A1RIRHrETzSj9QgO~duczBx5ktam-p~VZB3jYaQC742izBvAyTzcsOtFm3DPCDv-Ed7l4FtY-bUD7BtN4x1KH6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dallara IndyCar CEO Stefano Deponte detailed 15 years of local growth and new partnerships at the Town of Speedway’s state-of-the-town address, saying the company now performs engineering, technical support and some manufacturing for major motorsports series in North America out of its Speedway building.

Why it matters: Deponte said the company’s work in Speedway has moved from distribution and parts to design and manufacturing, creating local engineering jobs and drawing partnerships with universities and other industries that the speaker said leverage skills developed in motorsports.

Deponte told attendees Dallara has transferred engineering and some manufacturing work from Italy to its Speedway facility and now supports IndyCar, Indy Lights, NASCAR and IMSA. “In 02/2025 in this building, we are taking care for engineering. So that means designing, technical support, and manufacturing of all the motorsports in North America racing series,” Deponte said. He added Dallara has engaged with two major manufacturers “including Cadillac and BMW.”

Deponte said the company is expanding beyond racing into aerospace and defense work. “We are designing a building component for the Dragon 9 capsule of SpaceX in behind this building,” he said, noting that work must comply with export-control rules (ITAR) and that both aerospace components and defense seating work are being done at the Speedway site.

The CEO announced local educational and esports partnerships. Deponte said Dallara will host a Purdue University motorsports engineering course starting summer 2025 and described a partnership with European esports firm AK Esports to create an academy and simulator-based programs tied to education and competition.

Deponte thanked the town and residents for support and said the company has approved further investments to expand internal engineering and technician work at the Speedway location; he described that plan as “approved lately” and said the company is “looking forward to start on that.”

Ending: Deponte closed by urging the town to continue hosting future events at the Dallara facility and thanked Speedway residents for their support.","Stefano Deponte, CEO of Dallara IndyCar, told the Town of Speedway’s state-of-the-town audience the company has expanded local engineering and manufacturing work, signed a Purdue partnership for motorsports engineering education and is pursuing aerospace and esports projects tied to its Speedway facility.","actionData","errors"]

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