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New Carlisle approves partnership with Clark County to apply for CHIP housing funds amid council debate
Summary
Council approved a joint partnership agreement with Clark County to apply for Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) funds (approx. $300,000) after council members questioned limits, prevailing wage requirements and whether the funds would serve more homeowners.
The City of New Carlisle approved a joint partnership agreement with Clark County to apply for Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) funds for program year 2025, an item the council declared an emergency to meet a state deadline.
The ordinance authorizing the partnership (Ordinance 2025-22) passed 6–1. Councilman Bond voted no; other members voted yes.
Council members and staff debated how the funds can be used. A councilmember identified as Kathy asked whether the city would incur preparation costs and whether the partnership…
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