Evansville board approves contracts, change orders, sidewalk waiver and event closures

The City of Evansville board at its March 20, 2025 meeting approved a series of contracts, change orders, permits and event closures that the city said advance transportation projects, a trails connection, fair-housing training and routine administrative requirements.

The actions included approval of a Fair Housing Summit contract totaling $7,410, an annual actuary/retiree-benefits report contract for $20,100, a $150,000 multi-year grant from Deaconess for the METS micro program, purchase of right-of-way for a Crosspoint Boulevard roundabout for $53,950, and several construction change orders and permit decisions. The board also granted a sidewalk waiver for a two-lot subdivision on Division Street tied to a donated parcel for a trails switchback and approved street closures for community events.

Why it matters: the approvals affect near-term construction and right-of-way acquisitions tied to the Crosspoint roundabout and other street projects, provide funding and programming for community events and services, and clear a donated parcel to be used in the city nd partners'+ mile trail connection into Wesselman Park.

Major approvals and votes

- Fair Housing Summit contract: The board approved a contract with International Development and Planning LLC and named presenters (Jeffrey Paul, Stella Jones Adams and Michael D. Mitchell, JD) for a total contract amount of $7,410. Staff said the event is free and co-sponsored with the Indiana Southwest Association of Realtors to provide fair-housing training and homeownership information.

- Actuary report (GASB 75): The board approved a…