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The ordinance passed with suspension of the rules so staff could meet filing deadlines ahead of an April 10 hearing before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). Council roll-call votes recorded by the clerk showed unanimous yes votes on both the suspension and final passage.

Council members and staff explained the ordinance is a final administrative step before the IURC hearing. Kelly, the city’s counsel, said the city has filed testimony and expects to present formal testimony at the April 10 hearing; she told the council the commission typically issues an order within 30 to 60 days after a hearing and that staff will submit a proposed order to the judge to help expedite drafting. The city reported it has met informally with the IURC and held public hearings with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC).

City staff described negotiated operating arrangements with Duke Energy and GridLions. According to staff, Duke is expected to perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on the line; GridLions and Duke were “in negotiations for Duke to continue doing that maintenance work on that line without interruption.” Staff said Logansport Utilities would perform initial triage—making an outage site safe and alerting the O&M provider—but not work directly on the 230 kV line because that voltage exceeds the utility crew’s authorized work level. Under the arrangement described to the council, Duke would assume maintenance liability, pursue cost recovery from MISO for upgrades, and upgrade aging equipment that dates to the early 1980s.

Staff told the council the proceeds are proposed to be deposited into the utility’s capital-improvements and depreciation/replacement accounts; the proposal and staff testimony state the funds will be used for capital improvements of the utility. That allocation is reflected in the testimony staff said they will file with the IURC.

No interveners had been recorded at the time staff briefed the council, and staff said the utility has an ongoing business relationship with Duke.

The ordinance was identified on the agenda as \"Ordinance 2025-11, an ordinance of the common council of the city of Logansport, Indiana regarding proceeds of the sale of a 230 kV transmission line to Logansport Utilities.\" The council passed the ordinance with suspension of the rules.

Looking ahead, staff said they expect the IURC’s written order within roughly 30 days after the April 10 hearing, depending on the commission’s schedule.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2025-11 — approved with suspension of the rules; roll-call votes recorded as yes: BJ Cox; Hailey Zensmaster; Dave Morris; Susie Walmsley; Chris Howard; Scott Petey; Cameron Austin.

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The resolution authorizes use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds—up to $117,000 as presented by staff—and up to $60,000 from the Logansport Memorial Home Non-Reverting Fund for a contract with Jonathan Young of Browning Day to complete a historic-structural review. Councilman Peadey introduced the resolution and the council voted yes on the measure.

City staff described two lines of work: (1) a restoration project for the east and west side windows of the memorial home, and (2) an updated historic-structural report required to pursue a larger Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) grant. Staff said two smaller grant opportunities—described in council materials as roughly $50,000 and $15,000—are being pursued and that grant awards could reduce the city’s net expense; staff emphasized that award of those grants was not guaranteed, so the council was being asked to authorize the full funding request in the meantime.

Staff reported a restoration contractor estimate from Harris Glass just under $196,000 and said restoration by historic-preservation specialists is expected to be less costly than complete window replacement. Staff also said Indiana Landmarks provided contacts for preservation craftsmen; two specialized contractors from Plymouth and South Bend are prepared to perform restoration work or come on site for the summer, and Indiana Landmarks plans a June 6–7 workshop at the Emmaus House on window restoration.

In addition to the window work, staff asked to contract Browning Day for an updated historic-structural review (staff indicated the firm did work in 2017 and the study must be updated). Staff proposed to use ARPA funds for restoration work and to use the Memorial Home non-reverting fund to secure Jonathan Young’s contract and complete the structural review. Staff also said they will begin environmental testing for lead-based paint and plan restoration work using lead-safe techniques unless testing shows otherwise.

Staff presented current fund balances in meeting materials: the non-reverting Memorial Home fund showed $129,930 as of February, and staff noted a planned $200,000 transfer from the general fund that would bring the non-reverting fund total to about $329,930; the council was asked to authorize drawing $60,000 from that non-reverting fund if needed.

Council discussion emphasized the urgency of securing a contractor and completing restoration work before further deterioration occurs. Staff said two contractors are on the Indiana Landmarks list and that local contractors have generally declined work because the restoration is specialized. The council approved the resolution and directed staff to move the work forward and proceed with environmental testing and grant applications.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 2024-113 — approved; roll-call yes votes included Cameron Austin; Scott Feadey; Chris Howard; Susie Walmsley; Dave Morris; Hailey Zensmaster; BJ Cox.

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