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Votes at a glance: Schererville council approves DORA, property purchase, contracts, grants and other measures on April 9
Summary
The Schererville Town Council approved multiple agenda items April 9, including a downtown DORA ordinance, a property purchase for Kennedy Avenue, a $1.9 million street resurfacing award and several contracts and resolutions.
The Schererville Town Council took a series of formal actions Wednesday. The list below summarizes each item, the council's vote, and key details recorded in the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2022 (DORA): Adopted 4-0. The ordinance establishes a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in the downtown district for a Parks Department event "Pensy Pints and Performers" in August. Director of Operations Annie Hansen explained the DORA would allow licensed businesses in the outlined area to serve alcohol to patrons 21 and older and permit patrons to carry open containers within the designated perimeter, "as permitted by Indiana Code," and that signage and vendor approvals would be required. The ordinance limits participating vendors this year to two local establishments (Greg's Place and Schererville Lounge) but may be amended later to add…
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