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The council unanimously approved minutes from the April 7 meeting and passed three budgetary ordinances that were introduced previously: Budgetary Ordinance 25-04, appropriating $28,074.21 of opioid unrestricted funds to pay for updates to law enforcement policy manuals (Lexipol); Budgetary Ordinance 25-05, amending Salary Ordinance 24-22 to reflect restructuring and the planning director position; and Budgetary Ordinance 25-06, appropriating $2,872.56 from Drug Free Johnson County funds to purchase narcotics surveillance equipment. Chief Kirby Cochran described the drug roundup work his narcotics unit performed and said Franklin officers handled a substantial share of warrants in a recent operation.

All three ordinances were opened for public hearing as required; no members of the public spoke on these items and the council voted to approve each appropriation.

The council also approved a motion to read new business by title only, accepted annual tax-abatement compliance reports for a list of companies that staff found in substantial compliance, and received the redevelopment commission’s annual submission to the Department of Local Government Finance.

Votes at a glance (motion outcomes):
- Approve meeting minutes April 7 — approved (unanimous)
- Budgetary Ordinance 25-04 — approved (appropriated $28,074.21 opioid unrestricted funds for Lexipol)
- Budgetary Ordinance 25-05 — approved (amend salary ordinance 24-22 for planning director)
- Budgetary Ordinance 25-06 — approved (appropriated $2,872.56 from Drug Free Johnson County funds)
- Read new business by title only — approved (unanimous)
- Annual tax-abatement compliance reports — accepted (substantial compliance)
- Redevelopment commission report to DLGF — submitted and accepted

Tally and attendance: Roll call at the start of the meeting recorded Mayor, Miss McInnis, Miss Price, Mister Bryan and Mister Taylor as present. For the motions above the council responded “Aye” with no recorded dissents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting (April 21st, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","During its April 21 meeting the Franklin City Council approved consent minutes, three budgetary ordinances covering opioid fund use, a salary ordinance amendment, and a small drug-free grant appropriation, and accepted annual compliance reports and a redevelopment commission filing.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Johnson County, Indiana","taxId",52742,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6267016,"Air Atomic expansion in Franklin cleared for tax abatement; council confirms ERA and approves 7- and 5-year abatements",504,1898000,2402000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3080581-a059d526ce2c1a1764f96a2a0d25dc07&start=1898&end=2402","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3080581-a059d526ce2c1a1764f96a2a0d25dc07/thumbnail_1898000.jpg","/articles/6267016/Franklin-City/Johnson-County/Indiana/Air-Atomic-expansion-in-Franklin-cleared-for-tax-abatement-council-confirms-ERA-and-approves-7-and-5-year-abatements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267016-65a4ebd4983b0613716a726ffe8f8800/orig.mp4?Expires=1771225715&Signature=DRW4cir2sinKOfkL-q0nHTA7HlSGW63sO1Ne5d87wWcw4hkgfsMOCEsUdo~hmas0rk9qnPCJ7atn5gO~vtzbBttppHuVtvtf8HrWkwdJgyvy42yVkaB~aabbqIkGRVdepXdKXHkTNljEp23l6LSYBnoNzQZ7R8IpV7UJy7jw8lhcV956TzsKfxaTv69eVZb9fZwGxPQlTaqMseBGBxTLRGYASZGou22fVJGul5gs-8RwOMBCn6lf63y2RXlKXrGU1oZEA0kfyaVCfJNOIb~QvU-hAACwg9hyzPc2ApUKSNARl9eflYA6D8mdK-lsicimu5vLAvwjMusu6InP2tsHFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Development Specialist Dana Monson presented a request from Air Atomic for economic development incentives tied to a planned 20,000-square-foot expansion on Linville Drive. Monson said the company asked for a 10-year abatement on $2 million in real property and a 10-year abatement on $1 million in personal property and proposed hiring 27 additional workers at an average wage of $30 to $35 per hour.

Monson summarized the EDC recommendation: a seven-year real property abatement and a five-year personal property abatement. “After reviewing that request, the EDC voted to forward a favorable recommendation,” Monson said.

Mike Callaway, representing Air Atomic, described the company as an FAA repair station that repairs engine components for international airlines and said the firm has grown from about 25 employees during the pandemic to roughly 65 now. “We were as few as 25 during COVID. Now we're up to 65,” Callaway said, adding the expansion is needed for more shop space and parking.

The council held a public hearing with no public comment and then voted to confirm the Economic Revitalization Area by approving Resolution 2025-05. The council then approved two separate resolutions: Resolution 2025-06 granting the real property tax abatement and Resolution 2025-07 granting the personal property abatement. Monson noted the company declined the voluntary economic development fee; council members said the approved terms align with similar abatements in the area.

Why it matters: The abatements reduce Air Atomic's local property tax obligations for the approved terms to support plant expansion and projected job growth. The city and EDC said the incentive is intended to retain and expand a locally operating FAA repair station that serves global customers.

What happens next: The city will monitor compliance per the abatement agreements. Monson also read annual compliance reports for multiple companies to the council and reported they were found in substantial compliance.

Votes and formal actions: The council approved Resolution 2025-05 (ERA confirmation), Resolution 2025-06 (real property abatement, seven years), and Resolution 2025-07 (personal property abatement, five years).","The council confirmed an Economic Revitalization Area and approved tax abatements for Air Atomic’s 20,000-square-foot expansion. The company plans investment and new hires; the council approved a seven-year real property and five-year personal property abatement after a public hearing.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6267020,"Franklin council introduces wheel tax ordinance to preserve Community Crossings eligibility",539,1018000,1557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3080581-a059d526ce2c1a1764f96a2a0d25dc07&start=1018&end=1557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3080581-a059d526ce2c1a1764f96a2a0d25dc07/thumbnail_1018000.jpg","/articles/6267020/Franklin-City/Johnson-County/Indiana/Franklin-council-introduces-wheel-tax-ordinance-to-preserve-Community-Crossings-eligibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267020-533eb321296ad194dd385f9ad08e4d95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771225715&Signature=h7DwI75ALaWv6qSnnaGy3aVYU~isqhNlEUe9NO2o46ShzPbN9eD-nNLPuE1DHjwn8bVl6u-OR3KSfRDjLslm52z2Y6UgbeTbZ3NFJscGLutTzNEQme04hmiHetVd~hOTHwSkc~Zcru0xuahSRw7fHyY~qtUksdKJAa9Ht87HIv96cIACVrbywz2gNtjvV8YbZSNiycOQI735ZA59f9ofJbd41OXF7UJnpq64q420RJDb7q4RWmbGSZAM-tZjpNdWoOPzgNEfUlIlchVcWDxovAkXl3Js7oA20kCodIP7RKm9YonxykkF6GYuFoe1h0Js3Z37rT-ZO79JKHKocah5nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Attorney Lynn Gray introduced Ordinance 25-04 on April 21, saying the ordinance is being introduced so the city meets a state deadline tied to eligibility for Community Crossings grant funding.

Gray told the council the legislature required local units to have a wheel tax in place by June 2025 to qualify for Community Crossings money and that the proposed municipal tax would “mirror what is already in place with the county” so citizens would not pay two taxes. “This is for introduction tonight,” Gray said, adding the language may change before a final hearing.

Mayor (name not specified) said the city already receives pass-through Community Crossings funds and cited past grant receipts: “Since 02/2017, we through Community Crossings have gotten $7,533,962.9,” and said losing the eligibility would be costly. The mayor urged introduction to protect future funding, saying, “If we don't have one … the concern is we won't qualify.”

Gray and the mayor said the city is coordinating with the county to avoid double taxation if the county retains its wheel tax collection; the county has indicated it will not retain municipal pass-through dollars. The ordinance was introduced only; council members were told a public hearing and any amendments will come at the next meeting.

Why it matters: Community Crossings grants fund local road projects through a state–local match. Council members emphasized the June deadline to preserve the city’s share of previously awarded and projected funds.

What happens next: Ordinance 25-04 was introduced for later public hearing and possible amendment; the council did not adopt the ordinance tonight. The city attorney said language could change before a final hearing and staff will coordinate with county counsel to avoid duplicate collection.","City attorney introduced an ordinance to adopt a municipal wheel tax that would mirror the county levy so Franklin remains eligible for Community Crossings road grants; council introduced the measure for later public hearing and possible amendment.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves consent items, three budgetary ordinances and multiple routine reports

Air Atomic expansion in Franklin cleared for tax abatement; council confirms ERA and approves 7- and 5-year abatements

Franklin council introduces wheel tax ordinance to preserve Community Crossings eligibility