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Speakers said the state legislation (referred to in the meeting as SB1) has already passed and will likely mean a significant shift in property-tax revenue for municipalities. As a result, officials said the city will pursue public education, bring in a financial consultant, and hold town-hall meetings to explain impacts and options, including a potential local income tax.

Staff said although Lawrence is part of the larger UNIGOV area with Indianapolis, the city would be able to adopt its own local income tax and that the administration intends to provide residents with information on how various tax options would affect city finances. Officials emphasized the need for collaborative budget planning and exploring revenue alternatives before proposing any formal tax measure.

No formal proposal or vote on a local income tax was taken. Officials said they will return with consultant analysis and public-education materials so residents can understand trade-offs and timelines leading to 2027.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lawrence City Parks Board 5.14.25","oneSentenceSummary","Officials said recent state legislation will shrink property-tax revenue and that the city is preparing education and outreach about a possible local income tax option in 2027; staff said they will bring a financial consultant and hold town halls.","taxTitle","Lawrence City, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",60934,"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},6031623,"Council schedules follow-up with I9 after members raise cost and access questions for youth sports",154,2004000,2158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5470984-ccdb338e00deeb9633952e4eadb9006d&start=2004&end=2158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5470984-ccdb338e00deeb9633952e4eadb9006d/thumbnail_2004000.jpg","/articles/6031623/Lawrence-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Council-schedules-follow-up-with-I9-after-members-raise-cost-and-access-questions-for-youth-sports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031623-fb47859d5ce647203447e9ff0a5f0782/orig.mp4?Expires=1770430663&Signature=RjzqndIP4gHvZ8mWOdBf68KsjNwsFfAIeRaXPlXcNolzTtYYaOju6M6TJAfrhP9JMlOufXNT49fvVv6YkOAwEd1LbYNL9vGLymNi9OMVYZs1nCgkvqsucFz7G~G16LkUKuVJoiWPegqbkRkgprwIzdWHIylMe5k~drhTr4Cg4-411XehJnVq8az1~PxLaD-PCc70CRjzFu9d9mePsmtlyEkl4dcPRIewoBywfqb4PIhmupb79GWOnN5jQ5Sz~ZHYbntZ3Xre1HKu8X35GwHdOS~1vnnFJXsLwE56l1eV4S-RM7n~obbU3kqJuipc0pYL6tnezqfNi5Ri1zdrqEojqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members scheduled a follow-up session with youth-sports provider I9 to review a proposed youth programming partnership and to examine costs, exclusivity and contract terms for vendors that use city facilities.

The group said I9’s presentation will describe programming for ages roughly 3–13 and that the provider’s model may offer expanded access for families. Board members proposed a focused session next week (weekday evening) to discuss the I9 proposal; staff said the meeting could be held virtually if needed and that the city would publicize the session.

Members also raised revenue and wear‑and‑tear concerns from tournament and league users, noting that many users of city fields come from outside Lawrence City. In response, staff agreed to pull existing multi‑year vendor contracts (for groups such as FC Pride and other organizers) and bring them to the corporation counsel and the board for review to determine whether fees should be adjusted to better cover maintenance costs.

Staff emphasized they will not turn children away and that the city will still run clinics for interested kids while discussions about vendor partnerships continue. Board members urged the city to consider affordability and accessibility when reviewing program fees.

A focused meeting with I9 was proposed for next week and board members asked colleagues to check calendars for a Tuesday or Wednesday 5 p.m. slot. Staff said they will circulate public notices and program materials in advance of that session.","City board members invited an I9 youth-sports provider for a presentation and will convene a follow-up meeting to review costs, program exclusivity and contract terms; staff said the city will also pull existing vendor contracts for review.",{"_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},6031628,"Lawrence City board questions pool feasibility; splash pad estimated near $1 million",313,629000,942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5470984-ccdb338e00deeb9633952e4eadb9006d&start=629&end=942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5470984-ccdb338e00deeb9633952e4eadb9006d/thumbnail_629000.jpg","/articles/6031628/Lawrence-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Lawrence-City-board-questions-pool-feasibility-splash-pad-estimated-near-1-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031628-3137b5cdd0c0cab6a8f15b065a0cb832/orig.mp4?Expires=1770430663&Signature=fLcmZZtghBcstk1kC~~CMbfZucerqFVGOOrc7SJS7iW26Q2LxUiBmW156J4GQohy~H1jQJvdb1SzcgjTasGNFcR2Uz3ookPpadCAWhNRAxI4fJ9HVajTrSNbbwpCSj8280tX2RcRoEezmrepMUybmjetyXEWujjBQwCcze1EMdAzNe1CIxuHfdUbKrOKx9ENRjzaZQA8xp~h43Nt1~Ndf2s2MFQB1KzAKNqy-0OtnHElrTrsxMw6W5Uuvxztwr53rs6b7kaNhkqHGAuTuK~xzPOinwDbKjnmXUp7pG74LRZGYcO74gebiLpt82K5C4XqKkwo~kV81QeBNtCdooXOgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City board members and staff discussed the feasibility of building a public swimming pool versus installing a splash pad and emphasized partnerships for swim education as budget pressures mount.

The board emphasized that swim instruction and water safety are important public-safety and equity concerns, noting historical swim programs in Lawrence Township and that a shortage of lifeguards complicates any new pool operation.

Speakers traced local swim-instruction history to long-standing programs in Lawrence Township and argued the city should explore partnerships — including with the YMCA and the school system — rather than rely solely on capital investment. Participants said schools are already planning fourth‑grade swim initiatives, and staff advocated collaboration to expand lessons for newcomers and refugee families who may not have prior swim experience.

When asked about cost, staff reported the city’s preliminary estimate for a basic splash pad build (not including long‑term maintenance) was “close to a million dollars.” Meeting participants cautioned that ongoing operation and maintenance (lifeguard staffing, seasonal upkeep) can be significant and that municipalities often struggle with operating budgets even after capital projects are completed.

Speakers said splash‑pad and pool proposals remain under discussion and that no formal capital appropriation or contract was authorized at the meeting. Instead, board members suggested continued outreach to partners and studying funding options as state-level changes to property-tax revenues and local budgets unfold.","Board members discussed swim-safety history, the cost and maintenance of pools and splash pads, and possible partnerships to expand swim instruction; staff said a basic splash pad build cost was close to $1 million and maintenance and lifeguard staffing are ongoing concerns.",{"_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},6031633,"Lawrence City leaders say Community Park master plan due in weeks; paving tied to stormwater work",1407,108000,1515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5470984-ccdb338e00deeb9633952e4eadb9006d&start=108&end=1515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5470984-ccdb338e00deeb9633952e4eadb9006d/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6031633/Lawrence-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Lawrence-City-leaders-say-Community-Park-master-plan-due-in-weeks-paving-tied-to-stormwater-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031633-893d392fe758402c412b2984c5dfd82e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770430663&Signature=EV1xhfldQyaNOm5BUZygQFOIfSzxxaEzjFeKr4qZzlr5DVJYyHfScFC7~pHdfRG8XYXDG-gxKBTs4j7noEDt~QHNJ11iXzMUJpPa70lZasFt-apvof4OljSMKfQuXCAD5tSmQsUOc-b6ihzizbRgr4C3h3STKHmDRWmeFHdl9d1U1CW5kfImJzNu5NGfR0xAwEsDLcwvPXVTz28ALW3kwAfzF1wvBcB-PvQkQTAMyR-VBrFfmvszKDkUaIXrV4XLYf0Dzp5eD53GjFWU2Sjc60CmWM4b8SP-TE1OiF3fA3R4oPT92PFVQljLUIlTeX2B3rvIBL6ODKSdsB1fXgEHUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City officials said a draft master plan for Community Park will return to the park steering committee in the coming weeks, and stormwater repairs must be finished before the park’s main parking lot is paved.

The planning update matters because Community Park is being positioned as a regional gathering space, officials said, and several improvements — trails, parking and programmed recreation areas — depend on sequencing between stormwater work and paving.

At a public meeting, a participant summarized recent staff work to restore pedestrian access between Fall Creek Valley Middle School and nearby park property and described the steering committee’s review of draft designs. City staff said the steering committee expects conceptual plans back in “the next 60 days” and that staff will bring those concepts to the committee before finalizing designs.

Officials told the group that stormwater work is scheduled to precede paving so the newly paved surface will not be torn up for utilities. City staff said the stormwater board has already approved the necessary stormwater work and that paving will follow once those repairs are complete; staff indicated the timeline aims to complete stormwater work before the July 4 holiday so paving can occur afterward.

Funding sources mentioned during the discussion included a grant from the Fort Harrison Reuse Authority, which staff credited with helping underwrite components of the park master plan. Speakers urged careful placement of access points to preserve safety and avoid creating “attractive nuisances.” Participants also flagged parking capacity needs tied to expanded programming, and staff said they are working on options to expand parking to the south of the park.

The meeting also included operational items — staff said some site elements (sand volleyball courts and other amenities) are under cost review and that the parks department is exploring in-house options for smaller upgrades. Steering-committee members will continue to collect public comments and return recommendations to staff before any design is finalized or contracts are awarded.

Officials asked the public to expect steering-committee materials in mid-July and said additional community meetings and outreach will follow as the master-plan process moves from concept toward implementation.","City officials discussed a draft master plan for Community Park and confirmed stormwater work must be finished before a planned paving and parking expansion; steering committee review and funding sources were described.","actionData","errors"]

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Officials flag 2027 local income tax option as state changes reduce property-tax revenue

Council schedules follow-up with I9 after members raise cost and access questions for youth sports

Lawrence City board questions pool feasibility; splash pad estimated near $1 million

Lawrence City leaders say Community Park master plan due in weeks; paving tied to stormwater work