Commissioners approve $2.1 million in operational funding for regional utility district; SRF invoice and Hy‑Vee utility relocation amendment cleared

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on March 10 approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement and $2,100,000 in appropriated funds for the Hamilton County Regional Utility District's 2025 operational budget.

County legal staff told commissioners the utility district's board approved a substantially similar resolution that morning and that the county council had appropriated the funds at its meeting the previous week. The county attorney said the appropriation will allow the utility district general manager, CJ Taylor, to begin operational activities and testing services to the armory next month.

The commission also approved an SRF (State Revolving Fund) disbursement form and payment: invoice number 46290B from Wessler Engineering in the amount of $138,747.70, described in the packet as design, land acquisition, construction, administration and construction management services related to phase 2a and 2b of the US‑31 Baker's Corner Hamilton Regional Utility District project.

Separately, the county attorney briefed commissioners on an amended utility relocation agreement involving Hy‑Vee for a roundabout at 130th and Olio. The attorney said the amended language clarifies that the county’s financial contribution is capped at $500,000 under the original agreement with the city of Fishers and Hy‑Vee; Hy‑Vee would pay any relocation expenses and reimburse the county prior to invoicing if costs arise. Legal staff asked the board to authorize the president to sign an updated Hy‑Vee agreement, subject to final legal review, so the county could meet Duke Energy’s scheduling needs for installing a pole.

Each of the items was approved by motion during the meeting and recorded as carried. The utility district resolution will also be sent to the county council for ratification, per the county attorney’s remarks.