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Why it matters: The budget establishes the town's spending baseline for 2026 and identifies major capital investments staff said are needed to address traffic and facility needs. The plan will shape levy and rate decisions that affect taxpayers and service levels across town departments.

Town staff highlighted several points during the presentation. The town’s total budget submission is $83,000,614.06, a year-over-year increase staff described as resulting from inflation, growth and capital needs. The town has grown “by leaps and bounds” since 2020, staff said, and the general staffing level for civilian employees remains below 2018 levels even as demand has risen. The presentation lists interchange design and the North Green Street corridor design as among the largest capital items, with the interchange design priced at “over $2,000,000.”

Fire staffing and grants: Debbie told the council the Brownsburg Fire Territory has applied for a SAFER grant that, if funded, would pay for 15 firefighter positions; staff said a decision on that application was expected around Oct. 1 but that occasional delays can occur. The budget submission assumes the grant outcome is uncertain and lists contingency and capital-outlay items tied to the fire territory.

Enterprise funds and rates: Staff said the water fund request rose because the town is buying more treated water and the unit cost has increased; the town is engaged in a rate study to better align customer charges with costs. When a councilmember asked whether the town pays more for water than it receives in revenue, staff said the rate study will provide the per-thousand-gallon comparison and other detailed rate information.

Tax rate and levy notes: The presentation included a chart showing the town’s share of property tax collections has decreased in recent years to about 19 percent of the typical property tax bill, with the local school district receiving the largest share. Staff noted the deadline to file an adopted budget is Oct. 28 and that the town may pursue a three-year excess levy appeal where appropriate.

Procedure and next steps: Councilmember made the motion to approve the ordinance on first reading; another councilmember seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. The budget will return for a public hearing and second reading at the council’s next regular meeting; final adoption must occur before Oct. 28 to satisfy filing deadlines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Brownsburg, IN - Town Council - Regular Agenda","oneSentenceSummary","The Brownsburg Town Council on Sept. 25 approved first reading of the town and fire territory 2026 budget, a $83,000,614.06 proposal that town staff said prioritizes infrastructure and public-safety staffing while reflecting higher operating costs.","taxTitle","Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana","taxId",55569,"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},5975052,"Council approves 7‑year personal property abatement for Trio World Corp. at 9822 E. County Road 400 N.",94,1453000,1547000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829590-6240ef20e1ac65b7dede7475d86ecb10&start=1453&end=1547","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829590-6240ef20e1ac65b7dede7475d86ecb10/thumbnail_1453000.jpg","/articles/5975052/Town-of-Brownsburg/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Council-approves-7year-personal-property-abatement-for-Trio-World-Corp-at-9822-E-County-Road-400-N","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975052-d32670f96be8b9f56b93a3921b07df90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003820&Signature=S9Clu2nt-7XgUhDLCPPdrZe2taQFXWVbHYfaqHHu6-~TTisJGN1XvaTg2GqHo5hIZM04KYiC0YxMTnQJghUnr7t~wWWVbRbYd2ZHegZEh96uRVcR9ddsdCnvJCIHt32TyU9fywDw3e~kydxpeTH1zcw039-fi-JjoEgz8-xHAwmhipnvunCcQMsCYk2eJpHlpgzYSC~59mT4aY0Bm-HuoAyQNEZep7gTF1TbAlDUCRWaRsLdmMuZWeydfmp-liVBiDrZXwDRS8n7nGRrIUymnhgvrse3i1~JmOoolzZr8bStmYnEzFQGMRPb8Rg2Evo~aU9xSBeWBZHp06eTymzSpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brownsburg Town Council on Sept. 25 approved a confirmatory resolution making property at 9822 East County Road 400 North eligible for a seven‑year personal‑property abatement as part of an economic revitalization area for Trio World Corp.

Ethan, town economic development staff, reviewed the project: Trio World plans to lease a 245,000‑square‑foot building (the Brennan Building) northwest of Lucas Oil Raceway and to invest about $40,000,000 in personal property. Staff said the company intends to be operational in 2026, initially creating 33 jobs at an average hourly wage of about $25. Ethan stated the company expects to employ about 65 people “by 02/1930” as presented to the council (that date appears in the meeting record as presented by staff). Based on the town’s economic development incentive policy, staff recommended approval of a seven‑year personal property abatement.

The council opened the advertised public hearing; there were no public comments, and the hearing was closed. A councilmember moved to approve Resolution 2025‑16C as presented; the motion carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

What happens next: The confirmatory resolution is the next step in the abatement process; the abatement and any associated agreement will proceed under the town’s economic development policies and applicable state rules.","After a public hearing with no speakers, the Brownsburg Town Council approved a confirmatory resolution making a portion of property at 9822 E. County Road 400 N an economic revitalization area and recommending a 7‑year personal property abatement for Trio World Corp.'s planned investment and job creation.",{"_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},5975058,"Council hears introductory plan for 10-acre mixed‑use project at 3080 State Road 267 South; neighbors raise drainage and traffic concerns",1170,2255000,3425000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829590-6240ef20e1ac65b7dede7475d86ecb10&start=2255&end=3425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829590-6240ef20e1ac65b7dede7475d86ecb10/thumbnail_2255000.jpg","/articles/5975058/Town-of-Brownsburg/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Council-hears-introductory-plan-for-10-acre-mixeduse-project-at-3080-State-Road-267-South-neighbors-raise-drainage-and-traffic-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975058-4278dfc0fca28460c13514929cc2dcee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003820&Signature=SPbRDYlOMZLMAl8QVxmnnozswCsEmRtvX8DEdI7RtcMCT6pwJEbGARbxgpKRdRJUnEeDAHRhgAQYHdxe57KPSc8MfqMKVCFKKAwWaCb2SyQ6decAI4xlMK4QQ~XmpTdLimgFNDJrl0TS88P2P6r8YSaxzdj6299rjhIc~ixpVRrJ-YDFsuDN9ukguhxd3DkhquZMSXqDL0lJ~VBjMZoGUbPHQnj-YJuRkuhdRlQuI8B70PFDB1Mq0QY3K4B28RE7903nrVvC-EWxB0ILimPnYyK2Y4S4rBOneHn-fs1ADarmYVJhMGycID4nlTdIgR97fdC6GdPDsw3DlCz~Nhv8Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brownsburg Town Council on Sept. 25 received an introductory presentation for a revised 10-acre mixed-use development at 3080 State Road 267 South. Developer Randy Baker said the current concept includes about 42 for-sale townhomes, roughly 55 apartments (developers said the plan could accommodate as few as 40 or as many as 60 units depending on final layout), and about 54,000 square feet of small-format retail including a 30,000-square-foot building that the developer said could be configured to accommodate a grocer.

Why it matters: The project is on an arterial corridor in the southern part of town. If approved, it would add housing and commercial space and could change traffic patterns, school-bus stops and stormwater management for adjacent neighborhoods.

Design changes and traffic: The developer said acquiring an adjacent parcel to the north allowed the team to move the project's access drive farther from the nearby roundabout, which he said should reduce local turning conflicts. The site plan now shows room for a tractor-trailer loading dock at the larger retail building and space for a drive‑through lane for a possible coffee or quick‑service tenant.

Housing and commercial mix: Baker described the for-sale townhomes as starter homes of roughly 1,600–1,700 square feet and estimated their market price in the “mid to upper twos.” He said some of the larger for-sale units would be roughly 2,100 square feet with two‑car enclosed garages and estimated those at “mid to upper threes.” For the rental component, Baker described the main building footprint as able to hold about 30 units on the lower living floor and a similar number above; he said the developer’s working estimate was roughly 55 apartments but that final unit count will depend on final unit mix and layouts.

Stormwater, drainage and utilities: Several nearby residents told the council they are concerned about flooding on adjacent properties and asked whether the development’s new retention pond would raise water next to existing yards. The developer said the team would be willing to take some surface water from neighboring yards into the project's pond and to provide modest grading or drain tile where needed. Residents asked about the status of utility connections, and staff said utilities, buffer treatments and safety measures for any retention features would be reviewed in design and engineering phases if the project advances to plan‑commission review.

Public process and outreach: The presentation was introductory only; the planner said the item will go to the advisory plan commission (APC) for a formal public hearing and recommendation before returning to the council for final legislative action. The developer said he would reach out to adjacent residents and that Envoy Real Estate (leasing) would begin tenant discussions if the public and staff reactions were favorable. Several speakers urged the developer to continue one‑on‑one meetings with neighbors and to publish clearer plan drawings in the meeting packet.

No formal action was taken. Councilmembers and residents emphasized that any commitments made by the developer in an introductory discussion are preliminary and that engineering, stormwater review and APC public hearings are the next steps.","Developers presented a revised mixed-use plan for a 10-acre site at 3080 State Road 267 South that would add for-sale townhomes, apartments and roughly 54,000 square feet of retail. The item was introductory; Council and residents asked about stormwater, traffic, school-bus safety and neighborhood outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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Brownsburg council approves first reading of $83 million 2026 budget; public hearings to follow

Council approves 7‑year personal property abatement for Trio World Corp. at 9822 E. County Road 400 N.

Council hears introductory plan for 10-acre mixed‑use project at 3080 State Road 267 South; neighbors raise drainage and traffic concerns