The Carmel City Council met on December 5 to appropriate funds to meet 2022 costs that did not match the budget, including a 2023 concert featuring a pianist and deputy mayor from the Italian sister city, moved. The council also made final changes to the general plan and adjusted the per diem of travel.
Francesco Attesti
what happened: The Council voted 6 to 2 to approve a transfer of $55,500 within the 2022 Mayor’s office budget to support the arts.
Its meaning: The funds will be used to pay for a concert scheduled in February 2023 featuring Francesco Attesti, deputy mayor of Cortona, Italy, one of Carmel’s sister cities. Classical pianist Attesti will perform with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Trustees Tim Hannon and Tony Green voted against the budget. Funds were available and not used for other items in the mayor’s budget.
what happened: The Council approved the final changes to the new Comprehensive Plan and finalized the document.
its meaning: After the city council approved a version of the city’s comprehensive plan in October, the Carmel Planning Commission made one change. Review of building materials is covered elsewhere, and the Commission believes it does not fit into this section of the plan, so the Commission has decided to remove the “Building” has been removed. After a brief discussion of the change, the council voted to approve it.
What’s next: See plan details and views at carmelcomprehensiveplan.com.
what happened: The legislature amended the per diem paid to city employees who travel on city business.
its meaning: Previously, the per diem was $65 for trips out of Indiana and $50 for trips within Indiana. Under the Amendment, per diem will be paid at the current Internal Revenue Service per diem rate, and meals and incidentals will vary based on travel location.
What’s next: When the IRS rates are revised, the city automatically adjusts accordingly.
what happened: The Council has allocated $104,394 to cover the relocation of fiber optic lines associated with the Monon Greenway culvert replacement.
its meaning: The utility relocation costs associated with replacing the culvert were not known until the project progressed. Funding was transferred from the Parks and Recreation Non-Reverting Capital Fund, which had extra unburdened funds to cover the costs.
what’s next: The agency plans to request another budget at a future council meeting to cover the relocation of another utility related to the project.
