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Jared Sutton, public-works director, told council crews were dealing with the contractor’s manpower shortages on site and that the contractor had at times paused work while awaiting more-skilled crews. “We’re struggling in just manpower with our contractor that we have,” Sutton said. He reported the contractor was backfilling behind a newly poured curb and that completed curb and asphalt had been of good quality when work was done.

Town Manager Grant Kleinheinz and other staff explained weather and unforeseen utility conflicts contributed to early delays but said the contract’s substantial-completion date is November 2025, with final completion in January 2026. Kleinheinz reminded council that the town can pursue contractual remedies when delays cause demonstrated costs; he cited a prior local project where liquidated damages reduced a contractor’s pay request.

Council members and staff discussed immediate operational effects: the 20 Fifth Street work coincides with the start of school and associated drop-off traffic, and members thanked police and school officials for traffic planning on the first day. Councilor Sean Harold and others pressed staff on what the town is doing to keep future phases from repeating the same problems. Kleinheinz said the town has given the 20 Fifth contractor guidance for the next phase — including not to remove the entire roadway before verifying subgrade conditions — and has placed the project’s consultant on notice that errors creating demobilization or rework costs could be subject to contract claims.

Public-works staff described next steps: monitoring contractor staffing, addressing sidewalk grade transitions at house lead walks, and applying liquidated damages if contractual milestones are missed. Sutton said the contractor’s curb machine had been out of service on one day and that heavy rain early in the season had worsened geotechnical conditions and slowed proof-roll acceptance in places.

The council emphasized oversight: staff said they will hold the contractor accountable per contract terms and that they have a plan to limit unnecessary full-depth removals in the second phase. Councilors asked staff to continue regular public updates, and the town manager said staff would present further project updates and any escalations at future council meetings if needed.

No formal motion about the 20 Fifth project was on the Aug. 11 agenda; the discussion served as a status report and direction to staff to monitor contractor performance and enforce contract terms if delays cause additional cost to the town.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Speedway Town Council - August 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public works and town leaders described staffing and schedule problems on the 20 Fifth Street reconstruction project and said the town may pursue contract remedies if delays cause extra expense; the project’s substantial completion is contractually November 2025 and final completion January 2026.","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},6508530,"Speedway council approves multi-hazard plan, public-safety fund change and several contracts; claims total $1.68 million",837,211000,1048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561833-a36e0795bad559789922c855171801f0&start=211&end=1048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561833-a36e0795bad559789922c855171801f0/thumbnail_211000.jpg","/articles/6508530/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Speedway-council-approves-multi-hazard-plan-public-safety-fund-change-and-several-contracts-claims-total-168-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6508530-298f0ef224aa7c8dfc39e123d2ae7119/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153101&Signature=ijsHmzmPYxzt9t3a~qRUz3GdsUCQHySKlYFEJtSHzQQ1i5qa73q~JtMdU-d8yBxSCjcnEIB4HO2jXFKVWCRzuaL2FcwORIiK6muJaXcGQyJ9cg6qfIrsLMr0krmr23V-QXVzgOnbsvT-qS2TwPWRFUC9Li-TgeeRYz5t1kIpsG9KNkivLyXPoBxb9EI36OOhisoEXkuKX1QaJ8f7kWZRGZT1twVoFFKSIjwqEo2o5BBNlW2sCIB-i6AF8LovtoQNnIRwRKjl9xwoizA3WX-ETiCDTFH6e03gW~irhLbgZ9UCCLrDsqfUU~nc8ixETz0UvetgU1HOor8jTXH2inVt3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Speedway Town Council on Aug. 11 approved a package of routine and policy items, including a resolution adopting the updated Marion County consolidated multi-hazard mitigation plan, an ordinance broadening the uses of a restricted police-and-fire fund, task orders with Wessler Engineering for wastewater work and a low-head-dam inspection, a renewed sports-broadcasting consent agreement, and claims totaling $1,683,004.48.

Council President Nick Surgeon called for and recorded 4-0 votes on the items. Philip Foust, the town court treasurer, presented the claims and told the council the packet covered the period July 24 through Aug. 6 and totaled $1,683,004.48.

The council approved Resolution 2025-12, which adopts the consolidated City of Indianapolis–Marion County multi-hazard mitigation plan. The town manager and emergency services representatives told the council the plan covers storms, floods and other natural hazards and that Speedway staff worked with Marion County emergency planners and local fire and police officials in the update. Staff noted the plan runs roughly 200 pages and copies are available in fire, police and town offices for review. The resolution passed 4-0.

The council also passed Ordinance 14-12 on first reading by unanimous consent and then on its vote by the same margin. The ordinance amends language governing a restricted fund historically used for the police motorcycle program to allow the fund to pay for “vehicles, vehicle equipment and other public-safety gear” as established per purpose. Town staff said the fund is supported largely by racing-related activity and officer escorts and that expanding the fund’s scope will let departments stretch those locally generated dollars further. Police leadership expressed support during the meeting.

On engineering and infrastructure, the council approved Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 2 for wastewater on-call services with Wessler Engineering, a not-to-exceed amendment of $15,000 to cover additional services billed monthly as needed. The council also approved Task Order No. 9 with Wessler for a low-head-dam repair determination and inspection on Eagle Creek, a time-and-materials task order not to exceed $6,000. Town staff said the low-head dam — installed decades ago to maintain depth for water extraction — is deteriorating and will require ongoing monitoring; staff warned eventual replacement would be expensive.

The council approved an updated production and broadcasting consent agreement with ISC Sports Network that removes an annual renewal requirement and permits the town to continue sending produced content for broadcast and streaming; staff said the revised agreement also entitles the town to 50% of proceeds from ads ISC sells on the town’s content. The motion passed 4-0.

Formal motions to approve the July 28 minutes and related memoranda also passed by unanimous voice vote.

The meeting packet and minutes identify the specific task-order numbers, resolution and ordinance cited above; those documents are on file with the Town Clerk. No item on the council agenda failed or was tabled.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes, July 28, 2025 — outcome: approved, vote 4-0.
- Resolution 2025-12 (adopt Marion County consolidated multi-hazard mitigation plan) — outcome: approved, vote 4-0.
- Ordinance 14-12 (amend restricted motorcycle/public-safety fund) — outcome: approved on first reading by unanimous consent and then approved, vote 4-0.
- Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 2 (Wessler Engineering, wastewater on-call) — outcome: approved; not-to-exceed $15,000, vote 4-0.
- Task Order No. 9 (Wessler Engineering, low-head dam inspection/determination) — outcome: approved; not-to-exceed $6,000, vote 4-0.
- Broadcasting consent agreement (ISC Sports Network, updated production/broadcasting consent) — outcome: approved, vote 4-0.
- Approval of claims and utility adjustments (July 24–Aug. 6) — outcome: approved, total $1,683,004.48, vote 4-0.

Council members and staff who spoke on these items included Council President Nick Surgeon; Grant Kleinheinz, town manager; Philip Foust, town court treasurer; and various department heads who provided technical background and recommended approval. No substantive amendments were made on the floor.

The council packet contains the full language of Ordinance 14-12, the Marion County mitigation plan, Wessler task-order documents and the broadcasting agreement.

The council did not take any votes that night to delay, table or reject a proposal; members said relevant follow-up or monitoring will be through normal staff channels and future agendas.","At its Aug. 11 meeting the Town of Speedway Town Council voted 4-0 to approve the Marion County multi-hazard mitigation plan, expand the motorcycle/restricted public-safety fund, approve several engineering task orders with Wessler Engineering, a renewed broadcasting consent agreement and claims totaling $1,683,004.48.","actionData","errors"]

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Council and staff press contractor over slow progress on 20 Fifth Street project

Speedway council approves multi-hazard plan, public-safety fund change and several contracts; claims total $1.68 million