During the June 11, 2025, meeting of the Indianapolis Board of Public Works, significant amendments to key contracts were approved, impacting traffic engineering and stormwater billing services in the city.

The board first approved Amendment Number 1 for on-call traffic engineering services with DLZ Indiana LLC, increasing the contract by $150,000 to a total of $300,000. This amendment extends the agreement until December 31, 2027, and focuses on enhancing traffic signal timings, a critical aspect of urban traffic management.

Following this, the board discussed and approved Amendment Number 4 to the stormwater billing services contract with WSP USA Environment. This amendment adds $412,368 to the existing contract, bringing the total to $2,249,049, and extends the agreement for another year, now set to expire on July 1, 2026. The services provided include billing and collection of stormwater user fees, which generate approximately $47 million annually for the city.

During the discussion, concerns were raised about the potential for the city to manage stormwater billing independently. Officials acknowledged ongoing evaluations for a more efficient approach but emphasized the importance of maintaining the current high collection rate of over 99%. This caution stems from the significant revenue generated from stormwater fees, particularly from properties that do not receive property tax bills, which account for around $7 million of the total.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to effective management of public works and financial resources, ensuring that essential services continue without compromising revenue streams.