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Brad, the wastewater presenter, said the proposed 2026 wastewater budget is $8,600,000, a 1.4% reduction from the prior year that reflects chemical-cost savings from an energy/efficiency project. He said the town has an agreed order related to CSO overflows and described the planned treatment approach: adding a cloth-disc filter and UV to treat overflow flows so the discharges are treated before release.

CSO context: Brad said the town experienced two CSO events in April during heavy rain (about 9 million gallons noted for the event) and that the proposed CSO-related project would not entirely eliminate overflows but would enable treatment of overflow volumes to remove total suspended solids, E. coli and ammonia prior to discharge. He and other staff said estimated CSO project costs have grown; prior analyses cited $10–18 million ranges and staff suggested current planning figures could be higher.

Other capital and maintenance items:
- Vactor truck replacement: $600,000 budgeted for a specialized truck used to clean sewer lines; current unit is approaching 20 years old.
- Chapel Hill lift-station pumps: $150,000 for new pumps (staff said pumps are aging and will be reusable in a future full replacement project).
- Manhole lining: $100,000 budgeted to line roughly 25 manholes in Old Speedway; manhole lining reduces groundwater infiltration and helps reduce flows that drive CSO events.

Rates and funding: Brad and other staff said the sewer fund will likely require a rate study and that any large CSO construction program will require additional planning and rate discussions. Staff said timing to finalize plans is expected in the fall and council-level discussions about sewer-rate increases would follow.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Departmental 2026 Budget Meeting - August 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Wastewater officials presented a slightly lower 2026 wastewater budget and outlined projects tied to a combined-sewer overflow (CSO) agreed order, including a cloth-disc filter/UV treatment approach, replacement pumps and a $600,000 Vactor truck and $100,000 manhole lining program.","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},6585681,"Waterworks budget trims operations but adds six-figure tower and well projects",162,2128000,2290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7&start=2128&end=2290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7/thumbnail_2128000.jpg","/articles/6585681/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Waterworks-budget-trims-operations-but-adds-six-figure-tower-and-well-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585681-11c6dcde7a7e4b19a39afe4c977064ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771124931&Signature=eoIov5MuEDU5h9~9rf9RpFkQZvcW0lap2tl9BuCHWtC0mOVn66TK0DpqVUI9cvQXWOHWT7M9bBXd0SU0l5bTtIX5WJmjcQLnWIOGqaVPjpNjYqKcJG8rjXdA6cTYwfhX22zpazCuCsIe1tWxJjNyJRWIL~NVTk7gvreBVx2eBNKbFqOHsj-TXcdZNI4vXI1qLcjx~kKbwiAZUYRMdj6Vf7nOZyTY~1kgQR0kTP8JkNFlwPDGjpbHtdosXS5pR1I7Ke10pCr-aJrQ6fBQU2Cf26dkr4DDjsV2IDdhPLbgrEUAnkk43hrfMQO87WEDTIIeQkr-1GnSXfNzxi-il~9ufg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Speedway waterworks presentation to council on Aug. 19 showed an overall proposed reduction in operating spending for 2026 while identifying several large capital investments.

Ronnie, the waterworks presenter, said the proposed 2026 waterworks budget is $5,712,935 — about a 9% reduction from the prior year — because some large capital purchases were completed in 2025. Ronnie said meter-read automation and treatment-chemical optimization reduced recurring costs.

Capital needs: the presentation included several major projects staff plan to pursue in 2026:
- Sixteenth Street water tower: staff included $1,500,000 for cleaning, internal inspection, repairs and exterior repainting. Ronnie said the tower is roughly 100 feet tall and requires specialized work (including sandblasting and internal inspection) and that the town would bid the work if the council approves funding.
- Replacement or addition of wells: staff proposed $200,000 to continue replacement work for wells No. 2 and 6 and noted potential collaboration with Speedway Schools to site test wells at the junior high; wells were estimated at $50,000–$75,000 each.
- Sedimentation basins: $400,000 was shown for sedimentation replacement/rehabilitation engineering and planning; Ronnie said that the engineering work would prepare a design and cost estimate for construction, which could range from about $750,000 to $3.5 million depending on scope.

Operations: Ronnie said staff forewent purchase of a new dump truck by reallocating a recently replaced street-department vehicle. The waterworks presenter also noted ongoing meter replacement work (radio reads) and reductions in instrumentation calibration costs.

Timing and next steps: staff said they would post bidding documents and pursue the tower work early in the budget year if the council adopts the budget. Ronnie said some work (sedimentation engineering) might proceed in 2026 with potential construction in late 2026 or 2027.","Waterworks staff proposed a smaller 2026 operating budget but included major capital plans: a $1.5 million cleaning/rehab of the Sixteenth Street water tower, continued well replacements and a sedimentation-basin engineering allocation.",{"_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},6585685,"Speedway staff propose bond to replace playgrounds, seek council feedback",129,681000,810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7&start=681&end=810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7/thumbnail_681000.jpg","/articles/6585685/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Speedway-staff-propose-bond-to-replace-playgrounds-seek-council-feedback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585685-5ac6dc1066e3707dfa218145af769200/orig.mp4?Expires=1771124931&Signature=bAVkAVc1NYARSP6JR1q-Zwa-54H7eCFXRR~bNPoDle7vAAegscvBBneJHz6CB2mHfk2adyYBcX-UrSK4sdBdB~qMsYLp7IRKHFJbKszrzDuUulKsiMQ097oNx4jNoBV~amqP-ujq7s-B6-15oS5jecnDzSaJFzQ2S6w-TDCHYhNFcfKLPjmf-jln3DD9giYOnF0WdM~7Qeim0t3y-A4hkqsdDTfdAEX8Kb0HrK5E2VOw1pTRdqfDL-m05yi4PitCpLQ8MbH8pwaHWrQoypnogCEOgHIvNsJ1HKzxC-kIxbd1JgRWzGgqpi2tzc61ZBluUxcyJmHN2UcOiBe1ZBoxBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff and the parks department presented the parks budget and a proposal to fund full playground replacements at Leonard and Meadowood parks through a bond.

Grant, the town manager, said the parks proposed $543,764 for 2026 — about a 0.51% increase from the prior year — and described playground equipment and surfacing at Leonard and Meadowood as \"not in great condition.\" He said the parks board and staff prefer to replace equipment and surfacing and are considering a bond to finance the work. The high-end estimate presented was $2,400,000 for full replacement, but staff said bids could be lower and the town could use general fund reserves to reduce the bond amount.

Design and timing: staff proposed budgeting roughly $58,000 for engineering and design work in 2026 (Grant corrected an earlier verbal overstatement in the meeting from $200,000 to $58,000). Grant said the town expects existing park bonds to be paid off in a couple of years and that folding the playground bond into the retired bond could minimize tax-rate increases; he gave a possible tax-rate impact example (a slight increase from a prior rate to 0.0225, depending on final bond size and use of reserves).

Park features and options: staff discussed surfacing choices. Tammy (parks staff) and Dave (park superintendent) described tradeoffs between poured-in-place surfacing — which staff said has not performed well in Speedway’s freeze-thaw climate — and synthetic turf-style surfacing, which carries higher upfront cost but easier repairs and longer warranties. Meadowood was noted as high-capacity during peak seasons and staff asked the council to consider possible expansion of Meadowood’s play area as part of any replacement.

Council guidance requested: staff asked for council feedback on proceeding to design, bonding approaches and possible use of reserves. Grant said staff will return with formal bond parameters and ordinance language if the council directs staff to proceed.","Parks staff recommended seeking a parks bond to replace worn playground equipment and surfaces at Leonard and Meadowood parks; the full replacement was estimated at $2.4 million with design engineering budgeted at $58,000.",{"_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},6585690,"Speedway staff propose monthly stormwater fee to fund drainage and maintenance",2928,395000,3323000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7&start=395&end=3323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7/thumbnail_395000.jpg","/articles/6585690/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Speedway-staff-propose-monthly-stormwater-fee-to-fund-drainage-and-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585690-e323403dfa6d24b7b3cff1f5ff17050f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771124931&Signature=Z0AOYJtlagzJqisqJHHq73QKncMKRMrTr3AYgMWN0~5pBOIfp6PmQgHwFjTbhp7XlDE-OLujOtXFGjjJ8MkRV7Rg1ilKh8qy5iiIAsXiMPZe~h-~-B3WicOKuPhh0hskc0ozbMUnfpN2UMrLjuGrMKJzwWAGvrCFFV~yjLhbyKdCe1STiCY7WauUqpdnrEdSoKxVxwp6uHYo9smbDbxkP8vP5rX~tt3vCWMfz83-UDWlajRffq4factRQDFDNO8vDffWCWiSc~F6A8zJsODwQwVpzHhThmIm5~vLxrCaw8ZZ70sdhRrjga4tRva6Sd43vmVahoCWaOf8F4cxwlynaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town of Speedway staff on Aug. 19 described a proposed stormwater fee and a draft stormwater fund for 2026 that would pay for maintenance, erosion control and capital projects.

Grant, the town manager, said the town currently does not operate a stormwater utility and that \"almost every other Central Indiana\" community charges a fee for stormwater work. He said the town’s stormwater board had recommended a residential fee of $3.77 per month plus a $1.00 base rate intended for businesses and larger non-residential parcels. Grant said that under that structure the town estimated the fee “will generate approximately 500,000 in annual revenue,” though he cautioned the revenue might not flow until March if the council adopts an ordinance and starts billing in 2026.

What the fund would pay for: staff identified several near-term uses for the fund in the draft budget, including maintaining and mowing the Dry Run ditch, repairing bank stabilization where \"banks are sloughing off,\" cleaning and repairing best-management-practice (BMP) structures (including a \"duck bill\" valve at a Twentieth Street/Dry Run location), improvements to stormwater inlets and outfalls, and public outreach and education required under permit obligations.

Staff noted the draft stormwater budget of $645,295 is likely overstated for 2026 because collections may not begin until after the first quarter. Grant and Brad (wastewater staff) said some stormwater tasks—street and storm inlet maintenance—are currently performed by existing crews; the stormwater fund could pay portions of salaries or add staff in future years. Grant told the council staff had not yet removed duplicated salary costs from other funds in the draft and that some budget items may be adjusted as the council decides.

Ordinance and next steps: the council has not adopted a stormwater ordinance setting rates or collection mechanics. Grant said the town had discussed the proposal with the council and the stormwater board and that staff would present ordinance language and a more detailed implementation plan for council consideration. He emphasized public outreach and education would be part of the effort.

Direct quote: Grant said, \"We have proposed with the council and discussed, and the stormwater board has reviewed those and made a recommendation to the council to adopt a $3.77 per month charge to each residence in town.\"","Town staff presented a proposed stormwater fee — $3.77 per month for residences plus a $1.00 base for non-residential accounts — designed to raise roughly $500,000 annually to fund stormwater maintenance, bank stabilization and BMP work; council has not adopted an ordinance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6585695,"Town of Speedway previews 2026 budget, flags personnel and liability-driven shortfall",0,1590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7&start=1590&end=1590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601389-b3ed25274c464cbaeff656bad67498d7/thumbnail_1590000.jpg","/articles/6585695/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Town-of-Speedway-previews-2026-budget-flags-personnel-and-liability-driven-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585695-5e90d7f48713b0f06cc908a64ba8e39a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771124931&Signature=ZRXuvuJf6Pdg9kTJZ2VLjIkJ9K8wiw9l72H9wKdu7ciNqOVw-N8EC1cQ-bQpzsG35ZlLiGJbnHgd-C0q0yLt4U1o51qJCjN-HjjW8ZOpVzru5sAOL5pFwAbQ2vRKiGulGqhzFNz4O-NJZ~d-o4JOEFl82pO75TfxhVpFU5kgxuNNutlunPaHXAzUx2rgqfPqIqibOItAhOJ2thdHkBOUU~f1mW4cfbsGbB~nymXGfHL2qaTLLTsKt7xADWq9TdUQIgdtsCOt-0T-pIHFnlaA6QhIqsbR7qSETwC6LCcJ1O0tvLx7isOQNXRIvNyHL9~sjQobzwkyGXio42ojUYkG-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town of Speedway officials on Aug. 19 presented an initial 2026 budget overview that projects roughly $35,000,000 in total spending and a shortfall in the general fund largely tied to rising personnel costs, health insurance and property-casualty liability.

Grant, the town manager, told the council the town \"literally start[s] this in March and April\" and described the budget process as \"a political statement...a priority statement\" outlining the town’s policy choices. He said department heads and staff prepared drafts and that the council had reviewed and trimmed requests in July.

Why it matters: the draft shows an increase in overall spending from about $32,000,000 the prior year to roughly $35,000,000, driven primarily by wage and benefit growth. Grant said \"I would wager that about 85% of our overall increases are personnel related expenses.\" He listed specific drivers: a proposed 2.5% cost-of-living pay adjustment for nonunion staff (3% given in 2025), union wage increases, an estimated 5% rise in health insurance costs and what he described as a \"pretty significant hit\" in property-casualty liability (an increase he estimated in the meeting at about 30%–40%).

Officials and staff warned the council that the general fund face a budget gap under current assumptions. Philip (finance staff) provided spreadsheets showing an approximate $1,800,000 overspend in the general fund under the draft budget. Grant noted the town may receive transfers from the Speedway Redevelopment Commission (SRC) that could reduce the shortfall; he said those transfers might be about $1,000,000, which would reduce the projected gap to roughly $800,000 — similar to the town’s recent experience.

State legislation: the presentation repeatedly referenced \"Senate Bill 1,\" which Grant said had \"some significant revenue effects to the town and all local governments,\" and the town factored the law into revenue estimates. Officials said the more dramatic revenue effects are expected to materialize in later years and that uncertainty complicates hiring decisions for 2026.

Reserves and timing: Council members and staff discussed fund balances and how much cash the town should hold. Grant said the town’s total cash position across funds is substantial and that officials prefer having a buffer for unanticipated capital repairs (examples mentioned later in the meeting included water infrastructure and sanitary sewer failures). Staff recommended treating one-time purchases differently from recurring personnel increases when considering use of reserves.

Next steps: staff presented this as a first draft subject to change. Grant and Philip urged the council to identify priorities and possible one-time reductions; several council members said they would prefer delaying new recurring personnel positions until the revenue picture from Senate Bill 1 and other state-level changes is clearer.","Town staff presented a roughly $35 million 2026 budget outline that shows a projected deficit driven largely by rising personnel, insurance and liability costs and the effects of state legislation; council members discussed potential cuts, timing and use of reserves.","actionData","errors"]

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