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Minutes: The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting; the transcript records one abstention and otherwise affirmative “aye” votes.

Surplus vehicles: Dave Payne, purchasing manager, asked the council to declare six police vehicles surplus so they can be traded in on an upcoming vehicle purchase. Vehicle city ID numbers presented were 11-183, 11-203, 13-226, 16-13 and 16-14. The council moved, seconded and approved the declaration by voice vote.

Claims: Jeremy Deal, city controller, presented claims totaling $4,835,148.23 for the council’s approval. Councilmembers asked a question about a large utility bill and a land acquisition item; Deal confirmed the large utility item was for a single month for a large facility and that the land acquisition was paid for from surface area 11b infrastructure funds. The council approved the claims by voice vote.

Banner requests and proclamation: The council approved three banner requests (two for Joyful Journey events, including one later in October, and one for the Long Center). Mayor Tony Roswarski read and presented a proclamation recognizing the U.S. Army Reserve’s 100th birthday observance request from the Department at the State of Indiana; the proclamation was accepted by the council.

All listed items were approved by voice vote; the transcript records “aye” responses but does not provide a roll-call tally for each motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 April 22 Lafayette Board of Public Works & Safety","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved meeting minutes (one abstention), declared six police vehicles surplus, approved claims totaling $4,835,148.23, granted three banner requests, and issued a proclamation honoring the U.S. Army Reserve’s centennial observance request.","taxTitle","Lafayette City, Tippecanoe County, Indiana","taxId",5748,"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},6032382,"City approves $105,000 amendment to AFH Design contract for Columbia Park Zoo exhibits",92,185040,277570,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437301-5ee6ce2b1070e8797387b6cf5c80c30e&start=185&end=277","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437301-5ee6ce2b1070e8797387b6cf5c80c30e/thumbnail_185040.jpg","/articles/6032382/Lafayette-City/Tippecanoe-County/Indiana/City-approves-105000-amendment-to-AFH-Design-contract-for-Columbia-Park-Zoo-exhibits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6032382-94e135c7cfbe63a96cb57d8b89c7e686/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159284&Signature=CxyiIVRCAzFzVmUSDKD5SkEHztxNJmz6e-vYY8ic-WwxSRmKg4hJ9KQj-YtsDt2Kfgh3q5YByAY5dsvtwpoLskmGhPrPBUG-dFFDUkncOFHjdnf7qBDwPYuY2C2NH4I~5Z4UYAewcE~-zflx50--~BBrvO~h2WXptiw0aHv9KukZ1kcxT~gB5Y3ixTUTHz~p2g7OUZQY33xb9YSkPaFxHvoQ94m-R2rGVumNwi42mfX~N5Rx4~~feQexH~w5k1lFpUOKpKQydoakFDQoIrZsHO7vWctqMxjE52FGEZob1M5HrzdktPPTHmtSe2dwmLBn2Om8GEUELnmWNuV0gPcmIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Minor of Lafayette Parks presented amendment No. 2 to a contract with AFH Design LLC for conceptual design work at Columbia Park Zoo, asking the council to approve an added $105,000 for structural design and exhibit specification work.

Minor told the council the added scope covers “structural design and engineering responsibilities for both the primate area exhibits and bald eagle exhibit,” written specifications for exhibit materials, and verification that exhibit contractors meet those specifications. He said the city attorney had reviewed the change order and staff recommended approval.

Minor also noted an arithmetic error in the meeting cover letter: the existing contract total of $442,606.25, when increased by $105,000, yields a new contract total of $547,606.25. Council members moved, seconded and approved amendment No. 2 by voice vote.

Why this matters: the amendment expands the consultant’s role to include structural engineering and contractor-compliance verification for animal exhibits the public will see. The contract increase is funded from the Parks department capital budget as presented to the council, and staff said the change has been reviewed by the city attorney.

The council approved the amendment as presented.","The council approved amendment No. 2 to a design contract with AFH Design LLC to add structural engineering responsibilities and specifications for primate and bald eagle exhibits, increasing the contract from $442,606.25 to $547,606.25, city staff said.",{"_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},6032387,"Lafayette City clears liens on multiple homes, approving mortgage and covenant releases",99,62310,162270,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437301-5ee6ce2b1070e8797387b6cf5c80c30e&start=62&end=162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437301-5ee6ce2b1070e8797387b6cf5c80c30e/thumbnail_62310.jpg","/articles/6032387/Lafayette-City/Tippecanoe-County/Indiana/Lafayette-City-clears-liens-on-multiple-homes-approving-mortgage-and-covenant-releases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6032387-cb3670db21a699c0553a9f83da9e0456/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159284&Signature=c~lnLx3Ky2QFYElFvLBikuKwtIEgpiMAWs~fWFfbsflSs9V2fwiwfiYbw8xoY6XULojHyexw8rPVgtC3JXdCMWuUb5NbsbQ8oUPknKSniibnmaGUeS3gjRFh5JonYcRAwxbOjN0PALjH~~UZo7V6ml3aM7cOOfZ8qMIji-8-DWVJlQKW8NU0JNI3YEhqUwSEGv70mzVUSzAlCCGzgmzuNvuOVcshx3sJzQKNwHxnOuvcVnKnl02tRLSXgLN5vVuhj3ddfVo57T~qYQMWJkVeuApOMJPcCoqNjaLsq2mN~AqcgpPDaZYoKKQ7wWXGnJwMeeFRXMSVUj9npVoYM1L-Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valerie Oakley, project manager with the Lafayette Housing Authority, told the Lafayette City Council the authority was asking the council to approve several lien- and covenant-release items so titles could be cleared and properties moved back into full market status.

Oakley said the actions covered an old LHNS Home Start loan on 1019 and 1019½ Hartford Street, a mortgage and deed-restriction release for 1506 North 20 Ninth Street, and a release of mortgage for a Habitat home at 1317 Wabash Avenue whose period of affordability had ended.

The releases are intended to clear small remaining balances and deed restrictions tied to affordability periods. Oakley described the Hartford Street item as “an old, LHNS Home Start loan that had just a very small balance” and said the releases would “clear the title, and move forward with it.”

Council members moved and seconded the motions and voted in favor of the releases. The minutes record affirmative “aye” votes for each motion; no roll-call tallies or named vote records were provided in the transcript.

Why this matters: releasing mortgages and deed restrictions restores clear title to properties and allows owners to refinance or sell without the prior regulatory encumbrances associated with affordability programs. The Lafayette Housing Authority presented the items as routine clearances after loan or affordability requirements were satisfied.

The council approved the following items as presented by Oakley: release of mortgage and release of covenant/deed restriction for 1019 and 1019½ Hartford Street; release of mortgage and release of covenant/deed restriction for 1506 North 20 Ninth Street; and release of mortgage for 1317 Wabash Avenue.","The council approved releases of mortgages and deed-restriction covenants on three properties and a Habitat home buyer’s mortgage after borrowers satisfied affordability periods, clearing titles for resale or refinancing, Lafayette Housing Authority staff said.","actionData","errors"]

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