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Chief Drake Sterling recommended Sanford for the position, telling the Board she came to the department from Louisville Metro as an animal control officer, is a second-generation law-enforcement family member and was selected from more than 70 applicants.

Why it matters: The appointment adds a community service officer with special police powers to the Carmel Police Department’s staffing; the Board’s resolution formally grants the special-police authority the Board is empowered to assign.

Details from the meeting
- Presenter: Chief Drake Sterling, Carmel Police Department.
- Recommendation: appoint Britney Sanford as a community service officer with special-police powers (resolution BPW03-05-25-01 was moved and approved by voice vote).
- The appointee was sworn during the meeting.

Ending
The Board approved the appointment and adjourned; the department will complete onboarding steps for the new community service officer.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Public Works - March 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board unanimously approved a resolution appointing Britney Sanford as a community service officer with special police powers; an oath was administered at the March 5 meeting.","taxTitle","Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana","taxId",3929,"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},6296426,"Board authorizes sublease and management agreement to transfer upper floors of fire headquarters to Carmel Fire Department",186,1066000,1252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2515785-cc602af756129d2ab68a337090f94be9&start=1066&end=1252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2515785-cc602af756129d2ab68a337090f94be9/thumbnail_1066000.jpg","/articles/6296426/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Board-authorizes-sublease-and-management-agreement-to-transfer-upper-floors-of-fire-headquarters-to-Carmel-Fire-Department","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296426-dddf92a875c6f9de035f6dc7eef6e6ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1776043271&Signature=le7n4ohzU7M-81cOwJrMBIhtOn0aaffNXwPDZ9tj89OwuLmmSPejH2MnehlEzwANZL3Vq393vCibZEsHxS73nAwB27dy7ZJd88qwMC7JPwvvAa9YKa7VlzwrTbVeQhV1RB8jY1x0tzufT12V1dMMc5ySDwsqz2rxfzcoYNrJfqr~t3S7tGLcr9qdso2NRdQXbVpwfdc4~QmsKbEEQKk8yjcIwqUwGrx11jKuFIz2jbCpqGnc-Jf7jPcucUMXl~VkNWdpFNFJU63wg0q4BcREXF~4S8WbQ8kQirtjhJ4lOwXbq20CnQdwVvzUfbCGPsC8nRHKM-nHGkH3eh3WJ4fvlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Public Works and Safety voted March 5 to authorize a second sublease and management agreement between the City of Carmel and Clay Township that transfers management of the third and fourth floors of the fire department headquarters building to the Carmel Fire Department.

Sergei Gertrzuk of the Office of Corporation Counsel summarized the background: the City and Clay Township executed the original agreement in February 2019 as the headquarters were constructed; the building reached substantial completion in 2022 and a 2023 amendment permitted the third and fourth floors to be used as an event space. MTS Collective Incorporated is the current tenant in that event space; counsel said MTS Collective’s tenancy will end Sept. 25, 2025. The resolution presented on March 5 authorizes the City to execute a second sublease and management agreement to transfer control of that space to the Fire Department.

Why it matters: The transfer would give the Carmel Fire Department full control of additional space for training, meetings and operational coordination. Chief Joel Thacker told the Board the department needs more space for trainings and joint exercises with other agencies.

Details presented at the meeting
- Presenter: Sergei Gertrzuk, Office of Corporation Counsel; Joel Thacker, Fire Chief, spoke in support.
- Background: original sublease executed Feb. 2019; building substantial completion circa 2022; first amendment in 2023 created event-space use; MTS Collective tenancy ends Sept. 25, 2025.
- The Board voted to add the item as an add-on and then approved the resolution by voice vote.

Implementation notes
- Counsel said the authorization allows the presenting officer to sign the sublease on the Board’s behalf; staff and the Fire Department will coordinate next steps for occupancy and space management.

Ending
The Board approved the sublease and management agreement and adjourned; staff cited the transfer as enabling additional training and meeting capacity for the Fire Department.","The Board approved a second sublease and management agreement with Clay Township that would remove an event-space tenant and transfer management of the third and fourth floors of the fire department headquarters building to the Carmel Fire Department.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6296430,"Carmel Fire Department to allow Hamilton Southeastern EMT students to ride on ambulances under clinical affiliation",82,288000,370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2515785-cc602af756129d2ab68a337090f94be9&start=288&end=370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2515785-cc602af756129d2ab68a337090f94be9/thumbnail_288000.jpg","/articles/6296430/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Carmel-Fire-Department-to-allow-Hamilton-Southeastern-EMT-students-to-ride-on-ambulances-under-clinical-affiliation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296430-d774ab0081a37e8f4096aa372ba3c5a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1776043271&Signature=e0g2MKV-H8Vc3OjJ9t66zMYtTbXrxtBkLI2trcmY-KlrOebO12QqU0MDFo9DqYp-m-rJH7OhI~pcEDTsRZpGhFJoR4E3c5WsxkYit73vYHsE5ASXCWRjuZ-7IjVDRjyMuWKoKgd3~5j7UywjDWhSGWAqoO3vELpGhusAOad~yzPmvQaAu1yf0whpJnlda67jzfuKWjZvYnQ6U0maadQlHpMiuzW0npRCo3qhtgdsLDU0hhHw0dH4PyPZDXmIJzg1CjIs7Z3Fsf37fBjQSwG2PEmsv21ulOtMavT8it2bwZ96UXCMt~fLG9uj2j7IOUgzzuyoJkI95qi~JGjrSKLiQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Public Works and Safety on March 5 approved a clinical affiliation agreement allowing eligible Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) EMT students to ride with the Carmel Fire Department to complete required ambulance clinical hours.

Fire Chief Joel Thacker told the Board the school-based EMT program requires students to complete 12 hours riding on an ambulance to satisfy clinical training. He said students had previously ridden with private services and transfers that did not necessarily expose them to typical 911 responses; the affiliation agreement gives qualified HSE students the opportunity to ride with Carmel Fire Department units for those hours.

Why it matters: The arrangement provides high-school EMT students direct exposure to 911 operations and integrates a local public-safety agency into the schools’ clinical training pathway.

Details presented at the meeting
- Presenter: Joel Thacker, Fire Chief, Carmel Fire Department.
- The agreement as presented covers students affiliated through Hamilton Southeastern Schools; Chief Thacker said Carmel Schools is pursuing separate affiliation in the future.
- The motion to approve was made and seconded and passed by unanimous voice vote.

Discussion and next steps
- There were no substantive questions during the meeting; staff said further affiliation work with Carmel Schools will be pursued later.

Ending
The Board’s approval authorizes Carmel Fire Department to accept Hamilton Southeastern Schools EMT students for ambulance clinical ride-alongs under the terms of the agreement approved March 5.","The Board approved an affiliation agreement allowing eligible Hamilton Southeastern Schools EMT students to ride with the Carmel Fire Department to complete required ambulance clinical hours.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":80,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6296435,"Board of Public Works approves contracts, event permits and personnel actions March 5",1159,93000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2515785-cc602af756129d2ab68a337090f94be9&start=93&end=1252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2515785-cc602af756129d2ab68a337090f94be9/thumbnail_93000.jpg","/articles/6296435/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Board-of-Public-Works-approves-contracts-event-permits-and-personnel-actions-March-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296435-31d25596761c442f08dba62d9064b1a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1776043271&Signature=mLuKoa8ug47xCYAvgMxDxt63kat8ukvMN2hl5eVk3A-ghHmVbuXxvJRwT4U7qPGRBuro2aO~n0663MQT8t1ILqKEL6FocU1X7CVVuJiflVfrnK1rSGOuUoGk0OrlAetnHbC-VmuUc1juUQz8SFWjntf3U1xVGmb7nbpmPycc75KzS~dyNqHY-FUt1le26zuOHLrhPVlI0PSlxsRO8QIkDqZAV61-2zrNQh9vnXWQJGVkdPIbxW0rUcN1NgvzZ0NRkwlNOsd-kKw0-~DaF55v7vZ7e74uUtpta-ZlHFNYSsHNU-zwjP29~9QIIGzJWVb3YFLUGVpGG9rtCs98Lme3LA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Carmel on March 5, 2025 approved a slate of bid awards, purchase orders, event permits, union agreements and personnel items during a regularly scheduled meeting at Carmel City Hall.

The approvals included contracts and awards for road, path and utility work; agreements with municipal unions; event and street-use permits for spring and fall festivals; and personnel appointments and resolutions. Most items were presented by city staff and passed by unanimous voice vote.

Why it matters: The votes authorize construction and maintenance projects that affect city streets, park and plaza use, and public safety staffing; several contracts total millions of dollars and several schedule work to be completed before the 2025 school year and fall seasons.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes from the Feb. 19, 2025 meeting — motion approved by voice vote.
- City of Carmel RFQ — vehicles 2025 (Carmel Police Department): awards recommended by Chief Drake Sterling to multiple vendors for different vehicle groups; motion approved by voice vote.
- 90 Ninth Street multiuse path (Westfield Boulevard to Haverstik Road): bid award recommended to Calumet Civil Contractors and corresponding purchase order for $575,000.20; motion approved by voice vote.
- 106th Street Ridge Repair: bid awarded to Reith Riley (low responsive bid of $939,658.97). Substantial completion scheduled June 30, final completion before August; motion approved by voice vote.
- Smoky Row Road reconstruction (Reith Riley) — final contract change order (amount not specified in the meeting record); motion approved by voice vote.
- Street paving contract (Howard Asphalt LLC doing business as Howard Companies) — $6,853,166.82; substantial completion expected before school starts, final completion by November; motion approved by voice vote.
- Tree removal and stump grinding (Angel Oak Tree Care/Angel's Touch Lawn Care Inc.) — $75,000; motion approved by voice vote.
- Mulching contract (TMT Incorporated) — $80,287.50 for tree-ring mulch installation; motion approved by voice vote.
- West Ground storage tank (Preload LLC) — change order No. 1 reduced the contract by approximately $202,037 (a subtraction of $202,037 reported by counsel; described in meeting as a reduction of “over 10%”); motion approved by voice vote.
- Multiple park, plaza and street-use permits (Cherry Blossom Festival; Midtown block party; Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza; Eid event; virtual summer fun run/walk; associate picnic; OctoberFest; Community Wine Festival; Diwali celebration) — all motions approved by voice vote.
- Two valet parking spaces for Roma, with existing conditions similar to prior valet operations — motion approved by voice vote.
- Resolution BPW03-05-25-01: appointment of Britney Sanford as a special police/community service officer for the Carmel Police Department — motion approved by voice vote (oath administered during the meeting).
- Agreements with employee organizations: Carmel Professional Firefighters (Local 4444) and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 185 — motions approved by voice vote.
- Add-on resolution (second sublease and management agreement with Clay Township): authorized execution of a second sublease and management agreement to transfer control of third and fourth floors of the fire department headquarters building to the Carmel Fire Department — motion approved by voice vote.

Supporting details and context
- The Board repeatedly used unanimous voice votes; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded in the public transcript.
- Project schedules cited in presentations include a projected May 26 start for the 90 Ninth Street path (coordinated to begin after school lets out) and paving substantially complete before the 2025 school year.
- The West Ground tank change order was described by counsel as a significant reduction in contract cost; the transcript records the dollar reduction but not a complete contract history.

What the Board did not specify in the meeting record
- Several purchase order or change-order amounts were recorded unclearly or garbled in the transcript (for example, one Reith Riley line-item appears as a nonstandard numeric string). Where numeric amounts were unclear in the record, this article notes the amount as “not specified in the meeting record.”

Ending
The Board completed business without further discussion and adjourned. Items that require future follow-up include contract execution steps, construction start dates and final completion confirmations for the larger capital contracts.","The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a series of bid awards, contracts, event permits, union agreements and personnel actions during its March 5, 2025 meeting, including contracts for paving, a multiuse path, street repairs and a reduction to a utilities contract.","actionData","errors"]

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