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Young said the utility is not tax‑funded and must cover capital and operating costs through customer rates. \"If we had to replace our system, Carmel system today, it would cost somewhere between $750,000,000 and a billion dollars,\" Young said, adding the utility is preparing asset management and rate plans to avoid sudden large increases.

Why this matters: Water and sewer infrastructure are capital‑intensive systems that cities must maintain to protect service reliability. Young framed his remit as building an asset‑management program that catalogs equipment, conditions and lifecycles so rate changes can be phased and predictable.

Operational details and demand
Young described service details and seasonal consumption: the utility softens water as part of its treatment process and runs the softening system at lower intensity during peak irrigation months. He gave seasonal demand figures as an operational example: \"Our average demand for water just for normal living is 8,000,000 gallons a day, 8 months of the year. And then it goes up to 22,000,000 gallons a day in the sun,\" he said, attributing the increase to irrigation.

Leadership background and approach
Young said his career includes utility management experience and emphasized \"servant leadership\" and stakeholder engagement. He said his team will inventory system assets, model life cycles and propose rate plans designed to avoid sudden large jumps, rather than deferring maintenance and triggering sharp increases later.

Public outreach
Young welcomed residents to utility tours and the city’s multi‑week utility education program (the Carmel Utility Academy), and encouraged water conservation conversations as the city plans summer demand management. A meeting attendee noted the program is a six‑week series and encouraged others to attend.

Attribution note: Factual figures and assessments in this article are taken from remarks by Lane Young, the city’s newly introduced director for water and sewer utilities, at a Carmel business luncheon.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CSBN Meeting - June 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lane Young, Carmel's new director for water and sewer utilities, described the utility's operational model, said the system relies on rates rather than taxes, and estimated a full system replacement cost between $750 million and $1 billion; he also discussed water softening and seasonal demand swings.","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},6208674,"Hamilton County Sports Authority to host World Aquatics meet at Carmel High School in October",321,1368000,1689000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3741821-5fe36ecd60ad510ddc41d0c6882c3499&start=1368&end=1689","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3741821-5fe36ecd60ad510ddc41d0c6882c3499/thumbnail_1368000.jpg","/articles/6208674/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Hamilton-County-Sports-Authority-to-host-World-Aquatics-meet-at-Carmel-High-School-in-October","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208674-e1510b0f5ce3ecb3bd5e086bc4012c4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153321&Signature=MkycT5-nuvWaNnGsI0fZwGUPq8puAUO9MEGHdGX8rpZqiV0WeG0~SFcmh0etM1fMMs2Wlgm3s~~U19-AYP8KXyQhJVm1JHWDT3Ufa~FQ2VGoJIkrLNa8rCNeI76VtY65W7BDZABCBo3vAs~-ie8pAXtiwOfIz2-uhxYlgg9jTPsWBhyk9nMRZS-VGBNIT~w3VFVmL78N0MGFGhIOTKWvjjw0WCuWBcb2Yjvl-wOxmW50ACJ-eIQ0GYyQe1vvZvRMU~X7TkbK75ITAiDqW1JmBw0qmQrcttqJ-58lvieH1iNIbiCjjbsKKL-aq9JH9BSfb4WV-WqnFXf4azC4K8WLNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hamilton County Sports Authority announced that the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup will stage a stop at Carmel High School in October, bringing international athletes and broadcast coverage to the city.

Carl Daniels, director of the Hamilton County Sports Authority, said the event is scheduled for Oct. 12 and will draw elite swimmers to Carmel’s recently upgraded natatorium. \"Carmel is known as... 'Swim City USA,'\" Daniels said, calling the pool one of the fastest in the world and describing the facility as a primary reason the event chose Carmel.

Why this matters: Daniels said the event will bring economic activity, regional visibility and volunteer opportunities. He said funding and support come from the state bid fund, the Hamilton County Sports Authority and value‑in‑kind contributions from the city.

Event scale and logistics
Daniels provided participant estimates: \"450 athletes\" (he said he had seen figures ranging and split the difference) and said about 200 of those will be international competitors. He told the audience the event will be ticketed; organizers were planning for roughly 3,500 spectators a day over the multi‑day meet, and events will be broadcast on Peacock and online streaming platforms.

Funding, operations and volunteering
Daniels said the Sports Authority secured support from a state bid fund and local contributions; Carmel Swim Club will handle event operations and volunteer coordination. He urged local volunteer signups through the Hamilton County Sports Authority and said Carmel Swim Club will recruit operations volunteers.

Community ties and related events
Daniels said the meet will be part of a World Aquatics circuit that includes other domestic and international stops and that organizers are coordinating local festival partners to create a walkable experience around the pool. He referenced a Carmel‑based public relations article and social posts to raise awareness and said hotels and local hospitality providers will handle lodging needs for athletes and visitors.

Questions and next steps
Daniels invited local businesses and residents to volunteer and to follow event announcements on Sports Authority and city pages; specific athlete names and prize details will be announced by World Aquatics in later releases.

Attribution note: All verbatim figures and program details in this article are taken from remarks by Carl Daniels, director of the Hamilton County Sports Authority, as presented at a Carmel business luncheon.","The Hamilton County Sports Authority announced an international World Aquatics Swimming World Cup stop at Carmel High School in October, expecting roughly 450 athletes (about 200 international) and paid daily attendance targets; funding includes state bid fund support and local contributions.",{"_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},6208679,"Carmel staff outlines how DORA will work for businesses and festivals",355,862000,1217000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3741821-5fe36ecd60ad510ddc41d0c6882c3499&start=862&end=1217","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3741821-5fe36ecd60ad510ddc41d0c6882c3499/thumbnail_862000.jpg","/articles/6208679/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Carmel-staff-outlines-how-DORA-will-work-for-businesses-and-festivals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208679-ff5b37d306b07ed17b77138d7b891db7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153321&Signature=VfhYek3qjhHelMPKRb-Tn~OGpaixGi1403yb6M~0B97DJGOtp7GuhMuR8W6uFnKls~wgb~gxdb41aPp7vUBYC8ZtSgRIkaljoR~7XXemU~VwevPXfBkleEClsc9wIysNLlDQNRTEOiOqw9wSHv9OXESgO9a3wvSDREfF7GWd2goA~GOyQkJ7jRoUiQ9O4z4eeBz~lYg7f-VQU08eWNXMVKvFh611oa1mej4UFWvmL42-l0rZOdg4In1MCrxdWtAb-1k5~3sq1-cZdDWbb8n49ndLmiRAIxYKlyG8IvEV1IcmjT~MHcVrJ1~AIKWBEO9TyOuo5YraBQ-8EndAHUoFXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff described the rollout of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Carmel and how businesses can participate, including state permitting, cup requirements and signage ahead of upcoming festivals.

City staff member Kelly Douglas told attendees the DORA will use a single, state‑approved cup and a system of business stickers to show whether establishments accept drinks from the DORA district. \"The blue one is for businesses that are selling a beverage; the green sticker means DORA is welcome, the red means DORA is not welcome,\" Douglas said. She said the state application and permitting process runs through the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) website.

Why this matters: DORA changes where patrons may carry alcoholic beverages in the district and affects retail and festival operations. Staff emphasized that the program aims to boost foot traffic for restaurants and shops while using signage and receptacles to manage litter and compliance.

Staff details and business guidance
Kelly Douglas said the city will give participating businesses sample cups and that local festivals will be able to operate without cordoning off multiple beverage zones once the DORA is in place. Douglas said businesses should consult the ATC website for application steps and that the city cannot provide certain details because state law limits what municipalities may say about cup procurement. \"You apply it through the state,\" she said, referring to the ATC application process.

Douglas gave practical guidance: the city will distribute informational materials and businesses can display a colored sticker to signal whether they accept DORA beverages; exit points from the DORA will include signage reminding people to finish or dispose of cups before leaving the district. She said city staff and festival organizers expect that allowing beverages to be carried in the district will increase time spent downtown and help merchants capture customers who otherwise might leave while waiting for a table.

Business reaction and logistics
Douglas cited one example from a restaurant owner, Jeff Blair of Fork & Ale, saying the owner reported patrons lingered in the district instead of leaving during long waits, creating more incidental foot traffic. Douglas also said suppliers Cisco and GFS are handling cup production and that businesses will need to order additional cups beyond the initial samples the city provides. \"I know in one group that they went through 400 cups in one weekend, and we were buying them by the case, and we're giving you 600,\" she said.

Questions and next steps
Douglas told attendees that permit fees and the detailed application form are posted on the ATC website and encouraged businesses with specific legal questions to consult counsel or contact ATC. The city will publish maps, FAQs and signage details online so businesses can see district boundaries and exit points before major events.

Caveats and enforcement
Douglas emphasized the DORA is governed by state rules and a permit process; the city distributes information and coordinates signage and receptacles but does not issue the alcohol permit itself. Businesses must decide individually whether to participate and to follow state licensing and local rules for serving alcohol.

For more information: city staff said a QR code and the city website will host the DORA map, the FAQ and links to the state ATC application.","City staff described the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) rules, permit path and local rollout plans, saying businesses will use state-approved cups and voluntary stickers to indicate whether they accept beverages from the DORA district.","actionData","errors"]

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