Speedway council approves multi-hazard plan, public-safety fund change and several contracts; claims total $1.68 million

The Town of Speedway Town Council on Aug. 11 approved a package of routine and policy items, including a resolution adopting the updated Marion County consolidated multi-hazard mitigation plan, an ordinance broadening the uses of a restricted police-and-fire fund, task orders with Wessler Engineering for wastewater work and a low-head-dam inspection, a renewed sports-broadcasting consent agreement, and claims totaling $1,683,004.48.

Council President Nick Surgeon called for and recorded 4-0 votes on the items. Philip Foust, the town court treasurer, presented the claims and told the council the packet covered the period July 24 through Aug. 6 and totaled $1,683,004.48.

The council approved Resolution 2025-12, which adopts the consolidated City of Indianapolis–Marion County multi-hazard mitigation plan. The town manager and emergency services representatives told the council the plan covers storms, floods and other natural hazards and that Speedway staff worked with Marion County emergency planners and local fire and police officials in the update. Staff noted the plan runs roughly 200 pages and copies are available in fire, police and town…