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Council approves Resolution 3‑2025: $4.2M pledge to Lawrenceburg Conservancy District contingent on grant and partner commitments
Summary
The council approved Resolution 3‑2025, pledging a $4.2 million contribution toward a conservancy district levee/levy project, but the pledge is explicitly contingent on receipt of the grant and matching commitments from the other jurisdictional partners.
The Lawrenceburg City Council on Sept. 2 approved Resolution 3‑2025, which commits the city to contribute $4.2 million toward a Lawrenceburg Conservancy District (LCD) project — but only if the LCD receives the grant and the other partner entities commit matching funds.
Why it matters: The project would fund major levee and conservancy work; a local match is required to secure state or federal grant funding. The council’s conditional commitment is an early step in assembling the local match but avoids obligating city funds unless grant and partner commitments are confirmed.
What was approved and the contingencies: Council debate focused on statutory authority and timing. Counsel explained relevant Indiana code sections cited in the draft resolution that authorize economic development and property improvement activities. Councilmembers flagged language in the draft that said the levee had not seen major improvements since 1944; members noted that the conservancy district has completed gates, pump station work and relief well maintenance since then and requested the language be revised for accuracy. Mayor Kelly Malone and councilmembers also discussed whether the document should say the city will “donate” or “gift” the funds; counsel and staff clarified the pledge is a conditional commitment pending grant award and interlocal agreements with partner jurisdictions. The final motion added two contingencies: (1) that all four participating entities enter into a matching resolution with the LCD and (2) that the LCD receives the grant.
Action taken: By voice vote the council approved Resolution 3‑2025 with the added contingencies. Council asked staff and LCD representatives to pursue partner coordination with the county and neighboring towns and to keep the council informed of timelines and next steps.
Ending: The council approved the conditional $4.2 million commitment as Resolution 3‑2025; staff and LCD will pursue partner agreements and the grant application process.
