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Ethan (town staff) told the council Project Tahoe would construct a supply-chain logistics facility on the west side of the Ronald Reagan Logistics Center. He said the project anticipates about $155 million in personal property investment and roughly $160 million to construct the facility, for a combined approximate capital investment of $315 million, and that the project expects to create about 400 jobs over the next four years. Ethan also said the average hourly wage when fully staffed would be a little over $30 per hour.

Staff reviewed the application materials and determined the project meets the town’s requirements for a 10-year personal property tax abatement under the town’s economic development incentive policy. The council voted to approve resolution 2025-14 to request that abatement (a motion was made and seconded and the council responded in the affirmative on a voice vote). The confirmatory public hearing on the abatement is scheduled for the Aug. 28 meeting, at which the council may act on the confirmatory resolution.

Traffic and right-of-way were discussed during the presentation. Sean (town engineering staff) said the County Road 400/State Road 136 intersection is an INDOT intersection that requires INDOT and CSX approvals for major changes; he said warrants for further improvements are being monitored as traffic grows and noted the town has right-of-way secured should larger improvements be pursued. Council members also noted that most heavy truck traffic associated with the project would use the new Reagan exit.

Why it matters: Staff characterized Project Tahoe as a major capital investment for Brownsburg — larger than the town’s capital investment totals for 2023 and 2024 combined — and likely to be one of the town’s cornerstone employers. If the abatement proceeds and the project is built, it could materially affect local employment and land-use patterns near the Ronald Reagan Logistics Center.

Next steps: The council’s approval of resolution 2025-14 authorizes the town to proceed to the public hearing and confirmatory resolution on Aug. 28. No final abatement or tax benefit is granted until the confirmatory resolution is adopted following the public hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Brownsburg, IN - Town Council - Regular Agenda","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Brownsburg approved a resolution to request a 10-year personal property tax abatement for Project Tahoe, a proposed logistics facility that staff says would represent about $315 million in investment and roughly 400 jobs over four years; a public hearing and confirmatory resolution are scheduled for Aug. 28.","taxTitle","Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana","taxId",55569,"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},6504583,"Brownsburg council tables Lincoln Town Park master plan after wide public comment on cost, traffic and implementation",1279,113000,1392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587784-6fd83a7e07e809d0ce769928797126e9&start=113&end=1392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587784-6fd83a7e07e809d0ce769928797126e9/thumbnail_113000.jpg","/articles/6504583/Town-of-Brownsburg/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Brownsburg-council-tables-Lincoln-Town-Park-master-plan-after-wide-public-comment-on-cost-traffic-and-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504583-7a0c6eef2ba9ff5866f799f29ed8ddfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447765&Signature=I5f8T~MzOlbBWsadw2bI68v8fvp6MHG9jPQD8hAcPfTzZa47dNGxoZ474VeWvy2s48v5glg~rjLPEMRcP59dH11rmr5De8SCuRi2qcm2FWmsdWtEJatvDGo-Kk8cnUMXNTne~oZUUXStdJ-n5DevULUNTh5sAPh10ubzD6kwb~aCR6LGi4u0V8XI2aVCBgBFPgZ9sNUx4C6soPBkyRYIUE8uFXqx4TnvWr2oTZWBGd5yBIvpylxcwaxaeUTFGHhVPcpiRmpgcXS5ua5IgoaPp3Y5~I7cZePAT4c42Gh4aTd6tDIkjt6jIsvUxwlPU~jKUAzDdwsDEVk26KzfdZ4WVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Brownsburg Town Council on Aug. 14 voted to table consideration of the Lincoln (Linkwood) Town Park master plan until its meeting on Aug. 28, after hours of public comment that raised concerns about taxpayer cost, traffic, floodplain impacts and governance.

Supporters and opponents filled the council chamber and delivered opposing views during both the public comment period and the agenda item discussion. Krista Baber, a resident of 45 Timber Lane, urged the council to move forward, saying Brownsburg has been “talking about building a public pool for more than 50 years” and that with a phased approach and partnerships the project could be built without “unnecessary strain on taxpayers.”

Opponents emphasized cost and traffic. Rob Kendall, 624 South Grant, told the council the master plan had low community participation and warned against tying the town’s financial future to a large facility. Chuck Danbaum, 510 South School Street, said the proposed site’s sewer, floodplain and access issues made it unsuitable for a large development and suggested the town pursue partnerships with outside operators such as a YMCA.

Amber (parks staff) presented the park authority summary and a public comment report compiled by staff. Amber said staff collected 213 public comments and that key themes included concern about the project’s financial burden on taxpayers, praise for potential quality-of-life benefits, requests for trail connectivity and parking, and mixed sentiment about specific features. Amber told the council that some clarifying information people requested—full capital and operating cost estimates—could not be produced until the project moved into a design phase.

Council members discussed next steps and governance options. Several members said that if the project moves forward it would likely require a build–operate–transfer (BOT) or third-party model rather than direct long-term management by the town. Council president (addressed as “Mr. President” in the meeting) said the council would first vote on how to proceed with the aquatic center financing at the next meeting, and then take up the master plan. Council member(s) expressed concern about public fatigue on the issue and low turnout for outreach efforts.

After that discussion, Council member made a motion to table the Lincoln Town Park master plan until the Aug. 28 meeting, pending the council’s vote on financing for the aquatic center; the motion was seconded and passed on voice vote.

Why it matters: The master plan would shape future park and recreation investments and could require large capital and operating commitments. Opponents warned that municipal funding constraints and changing state property-tax policy could affect the town’s ability to finance the project. Supporters said the plan would provide amenities long sought by residents and could be phased or financed through grants and partnerships to reduce tax impacts.

The council did not take any action to adopt the master plan on Aug. 14; it will consider next steps after deciding the aquatic center financing model at the Aug. 28 meeting.

Votes at a glance: The motion to table the Lincoln (Linkwood) Town Park master plan until the Aug. 28 meeting passed on a voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Local comments and concerns noted at the meeting included: requests for clearer traffic and access plans for nearby intersections, worries about locating a large facility near known floodplain/sewer areas, calls for third-party management to avoid ongoing town operating costs, and repeated statements that fewer than 1% of residents participated in outreach. Amber and other staff said some technical details (full capital and operating cost estimates, final design elements) cannot be finalized until the council commits to moving the project forward.

The council directed staff to prepare materials on BOT/third-party development options and to present aquatic center financing details at the Aug. 28 meeting before revisiting the park master plan.","After hours of public comment split between strong support and sharp opposition, the Town of Brownsburg council voted to table the Lincoln/Linkwood Town Park master plan until its next meeting following a separate vote on the proposed aquatic center financing model.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves request to seek personal property tax abatement for Project Tahoe; public hearing set for Aug. 28

Brownsburg council tables Lincoln Town Park master plan after wide public comment on cost, traffic and implementation