BACK We see a lot of road construction going on in Home Place. What is that all about? The Home Place project is not really about roads, but about drainage. The City is working with the Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office to improve drainage in the Home Place area in...
BACK If Marriott won’t build their own hotel in downtown Carmel, why should the taxpayer? When a City takes on the burden of expense related to the construction of an amenity like a sports stadium or a hotel, it is reasonable to wonder… “Why not let the private sector...
BACK Carmel spent millions on the Monon Trail for bicycles. Why do they now need to ride on Range Line Road with costly planters? Range Line Road was once seen as a major thoroughfare in Carmel … four lanes of heavy traffic with a center turn lane (so you might as...
BACK I saw the last bond was backed by a “Special Benefits Tax. Does that mean my taxes are going up as a result? On the contrary, the City of Carmel has never raised local taxes in order to cover a bond issue. In fact, whenever bonds are issued for various projects –...
BACK Why does Carmel use TIF? Let’s begin with a simple definition. TIF stands for Tax Incremental Financing, a tool created by the State of Indiana and used all across the country to encourage redevelopment of areas that have been neglected over time. Here is how TIF...
