Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Albany public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
One Southern Indiana funding appropriation
The council is scheduled to consider a second-reading ordinance directing EDIT, General, and Riverboat funds to One Southern Indiana, the regional economic development organization. Residents may weigh in during the scheduled public comment window before any vote.
2027 Sewer Budget Review Schedule
The board will get its own budget in a workshop format soon, after the city council wraps its budget October 15. There's still time to finish before the end of the year.
Home ownership and down payment assistance
Two new local homebuyers received assistance through redevelopment funds, and staff noted strong interest in the program.
City claims totaling $2.49 million
The board approved two weeks of city bills — about $2.49 million covering September 22 through October 5.
2025 federal program performance (CAPER)
The commission's annual report on how 2025 redevelopment and community development money was spent. Silver Street Park public facilities funding will be fully spent once that project starts.
Tax incentive compliance filings (CF-1 forms)
Four companies — Clark Foods, Logandarby, MP Global and PAAR — fell short of job projections under their abatements, prompting the council to require written explanations while approving all 26 compliance forms.
Southern trail segment construction payments and RDA reimbursement deadline
Big payments to MAC Construction for the southern trail segment are landing on upcoming claim sheets because the reimbursable RDA funding deadline is August 21 — the commission needs to get its reimbursements in before then.