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Why does the City of Carmel want to cut down pear trees?

Why does the City of Carmel want to cut down pear trees?The Callery Pear Tree is on list of the most invasive trees in Indiana by several organizations. The tree was once thought to be sterile, but evidence shows that thanks to birds and their movements in the winter,...

What do I need to do to get street lights in my neighborhood?

What do I need to do to get street lights in my neighborhood?While the City of Carmel does not pay for residential street lighting, your Homeowner’s Associations (HOA) does have options.  The HOA can work with Duke Energy. They can Duke’s service request line at...

Why is the City of Carmel installing AEDs along the Monon?

Why is the City of Carmel installing AEDs along the Monon?In a joint project involving the City of Carmel, Carmel Fire Department and Carmel Clay Parks, we will be adding AED (automated external defibrillator) stations at Midtown Plaza and along the Monon and other...

Why are fireworks allowed for so many days around the 4th of July?

Why are fireworks allowed for so many days around the 4th of July?The State of Indiana allows municipalities to set their fireworks hours on any day of the year they want, except for 10 days around the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve. During those times, cities and...

What’s going to happen with the school at Orchard Park?

What’s going to happen with the school at Orchard Park? The latest official word (as of March 1) is that there still has not been a decision made by Carmel Clay Schools. As City Council members, we are not part of that decision-making process, but we join many in the...

If it snows, when will I see plows in Carmel?

If it snows, when will I see plows in Carmel? Up to 3" of Snow When there is up to three inches of snow, the Carmel Street Department salts and/or plows only the main streets such as Range Line Road, Main Street, Gray Road, Spring Mill Road, 116th Street and secondary...

What is a Levy Appeal and why is Carmel proposing one for 2021?

What is a Levy Appeal and why is Carmel proposing one for 2021? The City Council recently heard a thorough explanation of the city's tax levy as it pertains to the annexation of Home Place and the adjustment that needs to be made. In this video, city financial...

How does the annual city budget come together?

How does the annual city budget come together? Most residents don’t seem to hear about the annual city budget until it comes before the City Council in the fall. But the truth is, the development of the budget is something that begins in the spring when city...

Where can I find regular updates on COVID-19 here in Carmel?

Where can I find regular updates on COVID-19 here in Carmel? COVID-19 resources: Mayor Jim Brainard's Daily Reports are available here. Carmel Updates regarding COVID-19 are available here. Authored by Laura Campbell, Sue Finkam, Kevin Rider, Jeff Worrell, Tim Hannon,...

How is this water line expansion in Home Place supposed to work?

How is this water line expansion in Home Place supposed to work? A: After the annexation of Home Place, the City of Carmel is beginning to make improvements in infrastructure, especially in areas that have never had city water in the past. Here are some questions and...

Can I set up an educational non-profit in Carmel?

Can I set up an educational non-profit in Carmel? Thank you for your interest and your passion to find a way to support education in Carmel! The simple answer is yes, you can. Anyone can set up a non-profit as long as they meet the rules required by the state or...

Why is the City Council redistricting?

Why is the City Council redistricting? In 2016, the City Council voted to change Carmel from a class 3 city to a class 2 city. With this change, the council gets an additional two seats, one district and one at large. Not only does this change allow Carmel more...

What is happening to the land at 116th Street and Range Line Road?

What is happening to the land at 116th Street and Range Line Road? The southwest corner of 116th and Range Line has seen some changes over the past year as Kite Realty Group purchased the land and demolished the existing retail structure. Kite is proposing a...

Where are the Buildings that Taxpayers were Guaranteed?

Where are the buildings that taxpayers were guaranteed? Dear Mr. Shaver, We have reviewed your concerns and offer the following information to address your questions. We grant you that the project is not yet fully constructed, but through many years of experience with...