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Council accepts TIF report, advances CDBG application and adopts two ordinances; votes at a glance
Summary
On March 18 the council accepted the 2025 TIF report, adopted CDBG authorization resolution and a temporary fee suspension, and approved ordinances addressing unsafe buildings and 2026 appropriations (two ordinances reported as passing 7‑0).
The Hobart council moved through several consent and legislative items at its March 18 meeting. Highlights included acceptance of the 2025 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) annual report; adoption of CDBG application documents and a resolution authorizing the mayor to submit a FY2026 CDBG project proposal; a temporary suspension of a 1% residential fee for owner‑occupied single‑family homes; and adoption of two ordinances affecting code enforcement and the 2026 appropriations.
Key outcomes
• TIF annual report (2025) — Accepted so the clerk/treasurer can file with DLGS (motion approved).
• CDBG application and related documents — Council adopted the affirmative action plan and Section 3 understanding in one motion and then adopted Resolution 2026‑07 authorizing submission of a CDBG project proposal (FY2026 allocation reported as $112,590).
• Resolution 2026‑08 — Council adopted a resolution temporarily suspending a 1% owner‑occupied residential property tax/garbage fee; staff will coordinate with the county tax roll to implement credits on bills.
• Ordinance 2026‑04 — Amending the municipal code on unsafe buildings and establishing a separate hearing authority; roll call recorded and ordinance reported as passing 7‑0.
• Ordinance 2026‑05 — Appropriations within the 2026 budgets (general fund, building department, etc.) were adopted; council approved moving the ordinance to second reading and passed on roll call with an emergency clause (reported 7‑0).
Council remarks emphasized fiscal stewardship, the need to preserve services while providing relief to residents, and ensuring processes such as filing to DLGS and plan commission follow‑up are completed. Staff listed next steps and deadlines for grant application materials (project proposals and supporting documents due by May 6, 2026).
