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Council approves TIF report, CDBG resolutions and multiple ordinances including unsafe‑buildings code change
Summary
The Hobart council accepted the 2025 TIF annual report, adopted CDBG application resolutions, approved an ordinance creating a separate unsafe‑buildings hearing authority (Ordinance 2026‑04, passed 7‑0) and adopted budget appropriations (Ordinance 2026‑05) and other routine compliance items.
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority/Common Council handled a package of routine and substantive municipal business at its March 18 meeting, including acceptance of required reports, several compliance items and the passage of multiple ordinances and resolutions.
Key actions: the council accepted the 2025 TIF annual report required by the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGS) so the clerk‑treasurer can file the report; the council reviewed compliance items for a storage project (Grand Trunk Storage) and an amended development agreement for PlayStreetDefco LLC (Place Street CF1B) and approved associated compliance motions.
On federal grants, the council opened the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing and adopted the required Affirmative Action Plan and Section 3 understanding as part of the application process. The council adopted Resolution 2026‑07, which authorizes the mayor to submit a CDBG project proposal for federal fiscal year 2026; the mayor told the meeting Hobart’s CDBG allocation for FY2026 is $112,590 and reminded the public that project applications and supporting documents must be submitted by May 6, 2026.
Tax and code measures: the council adopted Resolution 2026‑08 to temporarily suspend a nominal single‑family residential fee line (described at the meeting as roughly $230 annually for garbage service) and discussed implementation timing tied to county billing rollovers. The council also adopted Ordinance 2026‑04, amending the municipal code on inspection, repair or removal of unsafe buildings and creating a separate hearing authority (moved within Board of Works); the ordinance passed on roll call 7‑0. The council further considered and adopted Ordinance 2026‑05 (2026 budget appropriations) after motions for readings and an emergency clause were moved.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to accept 2025 TIF annual report — approved (voice vote; roll‑call names not specified in transcript). - CF compliance for Grand Trunk Storage — approved (voice vote). - PlaceStreetDefco (CF1B) compliance and amended development agreement — approved (voice vote). - Resolution 2026‑07 (authorize mayor to submit CDBG project proposal) — adopted (voice vote). - Resolution 2026‑08 (suspend single‑family fee/credit) — adopted (voice vote; staff noted credits will appear after county billing processes). - Ordinance 2026‑04 (unsafe buildings) — adopted on roll call: 7 Yes, 0 No. - Ordinance 2026‑05 (2026 appropriations) — adopted on second reading with emergency clause moved (voice votes recorded).
Council comments and staff notes during the meeting emphasized that many technical filings and fiscal analyses (including a fiscal plan prepared by Baker Tilly) supported the items on the agenda; staff said follow‑up would occur for plan‑commission questions and compliance items.
The council adjourned after public comment and motions to close the meeting.
