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Wilson addressed the committee during his confirmation hearing and described the capital program as “a once in a generation investment for our city,” saying the plan covers five years and a roughly $1,000,000,000 scope of work. He said DPW must “be more disciplined, more efficient, more strategic” amid rising construction costs and that the department will seek funding from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, state resources and local philanthropic partners.

The nomination hearing included discussion of waste management. Wilson said the city is building a new solid‑waste garage and that the Board of Public Works approved a collections contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems the day before the meeting. He also told the committee the city plans to introduce universal curbside recycling in 2028 and said the change will require public outreach and preparation.

Councilor Kristen Jones, chair of the Public Works Committee, presided over the hearing. Councilor Jessica McCormack spoke in support of Wilson and asked to be added as a cosponsor of the nomination. Steve Quick, president of AFSCME Local 725, addressed the committee and said the union supports Wilson, adding that the nominee “listens” and has a good working relationship with members.

After questions and public comment, Councilor Jessica McCormack moved to send proposal 89‑20‑25 (the mayor’s appointment of Todd Wilson as director of the Department of Public Works) to the full council with a do‑pass recommendation. The motion was seconded and the committee approved the recommendation by voice vote; the committee record states the motion carried and the nomination will be considered by the full council on April 7.

Wilson emphasized workforce issues during his remarks, noting challenges recruiting and retaining fleet mechanics and saying DPW will prioritize collaboration with AFSCME Local 725. He also outlined operational goals including clearer communication with the council and residents, improved asset management and efforts to reduce project delays and cost overruns.

The committee’s recommendation does not itself confirm Wilson; the full City‑County Council will vote on the nomination on the date set by the council.

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Chairman Jared Evans described the amendment as a “friendly amendment” and said it expands second‑priority street treatment to include streets abutting schools and other specified public facilities. The amendment sets plowing thresholds so that the Department of Public Works will plow second‑priority streets when snow accumulation reaches 2 inches and third‑priority streets when accumulation reaches 4 inches. The director of DPW or the director’s designee may authorize deployment at different accumulation levels based on road conditions (for example, when warming is expected or when conditions deteriorate rapidly).

The amendment requires DPW to submit its initial snow policy, as approved by the Board of Public Works, to the Public Works Committee at least 24 hours before the committee’s scheduled meeting on October 23, 2025; the committee chair may grant an extension to no later than November 20, 2025. The amendment also requires that any subsequent policy changes be approved and presented to the Board of Public Works and that DPW brief the Public Works Committee within 60 days of Board consideration. The department must keep an up‑to‑date version of the policy on its website.

DPW indicated support for the amendment during the meeting and said staff will prepare a fiscal statement reflecting the amendment’s contents and discuss resource needs during the spring fiscal and annual budget process.

Jacob Ross spoke during public comment representing Bike Indianapolis (BikeIndy) and said the organization supports the proposal but urged clearer text to ensure plowing of trails, bike lanes and key sidewalk connections. Ross told the committee he had published a minimum scope and that BikeIndy’s recommendation would cover about 77 miles of trails and bike lanes that the organization considers important to keep clear in winter.

Chairman Evans moved to adopt the amendment; the committee approved the amendment by voice vote, then voted to forward proposal 69 as amended to the full council with a do‑pass recommendation. Committee members said they intend to continue work on trail priorities and budget implications and that DPW will return with additional detail during the budget season.

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Nathan Sheets of the Department of Public Works summarized the seven items (proposals 91‑20‑25 through 97‑20‑25). The items would: reduce Madison Avenue to 35 mph from Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive to I‑70 (District 18); reduce Tenth Street to 25 mph from Rural to Arsenal Avenue (District 13); reduce Bridal Street to 25 mph from Thirteenth Street to North Street (District 13); set 20 mph limits in the Badewoods/Forest Creek subdivisions (District 20); set 25 mph in Norwood and Manderley subdivisions (district correction later noted); set 25 mph in the Sunset Heights subdivision (District 2); and reduce South Meridian Street to 25 mph from Iowa Street to McCarty Street (District 18).

Sheets told the committee that four of the proposals are tied to engineering projects: planned or completed street projects include Tenth Street, Madison Avenue and South Meridian Street. He said engineering measures such as curb extensions and mid‑block crosswalks are being installed on some corridors and that the speed changes in those locations are project‑related rather than arbitrary reductions.

Councilor Andy Nielsen raised concerns about Tenth Street because it is an east‑west access corridor serving businesses and the ride pattern for commuters. Nathan Sheets replied that a number of bump‑outs, intersection improvements and mid‑block crosswalks are part of the project design.

Jacob Ross, who said he lives in the Little Flower neighborhood and rides an e‑bike, spoke during public comment in favor of lowering speeds on Tenth Street and in neighborhood streets generally. Ross said, “I fully support speed reduction especially on Tenth Street,” and urged the council to consider lower speeds on neighborhood streets that are used by students and local businesses.

Councilor Brian Mowery (on the record) moved to forward proposals 91 through 97 to the full council with a do‑pass recommendation; the motion was seconded and the committee approved the slate by voice vote.

The committee record shows the motion carried; the full City‑County Council will consider the proposals at a later meeting. Several councilors and staff noted that state statute establishes default speed limits (30 mph in many jurisdictions) and that any deviation requires council approval.

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Council committee forwards Todd Wilson nomination as public works director after hearing his infrastructure and recycling plans

Committee adopts amendment to require local‑street snow response, sets plow thresholds and reporting deadlines

Public Works Committee advances seven speed‑limit reductions to full council