Council adopts confirming resolution for Hoosier Pattern tax abatement

The Decatur City Council adopted a confirming resolution designating property used by Hoosier Pattern Inc. and RH Warehouse LLC as an economic revitalization area and approved tax abatements for proposed improvements, the council said after a public hearing.

Why it matters: The company reported planned investments and projected job growth that formed the basis for the abatement application. The council’s action formally clears the local step needed to grant the abatements and move the project forward.

Details: At the Feb. 4 preliminary hearing the applicant described estimated improvements of $363,103 in real property and $2,357,845 in personal property. Hoosier Pattern said it currently employs 67 full‑time workers and anticipates adding five more with the improvements. The company requested a 10‑year abatement on real property and a five‑year abatement on personal property; the confirming resolution records a schedule reflecting those terms.

Public process and vote: The council opened and closed a public hearing on the application and received a verified statement of proof of filing that notice had been sent to taxing units within the area. No public opposition was recorded during the hearing. The council introduced confirming resolution 2025‑2 by short title and then voted to adopt it; the meeting record shows the motion, a second, and the presiding voice vote in favor. The resolution was adopted as presented.

Next steps: The confirming resolution and the finalized abatement schedule will be entered into the permanent record; staff did not state additional conditions or outstanding approvals at the meeting.