CIB, Pacers discussing three-year deal
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term
deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.
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UPDATE: Commission approves City Market funding
The Metropolitan Development Commission voted Wednesday afternoon to release nearly $4 million to
improve
the historic building in downtown Indianapolis.
Democrat Williams drops out of race for mayor
Brian Williams said Tuesday that he is dropping his bid to challenge Mayor Greg Ballard in 2011, paving the way for front
runner
Melina Kennedy to represent the Democrats.
Ballard bets big on $16 million software project
Concluding a year-long evaluation and public bidding process, mayor chooses Oracle’s PeopleSoft to replace local government’s
1970s-era financial IT system and New York-based Zanett Inc. to lead the implementation.
Walgreen gets OK to sell booze at 18 more stores
The Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County recommended permits for 18 of the 28 stores for which Walgreens is seeking
to sell alcohol. Approval by the Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission could happen as soon as June. 15.
Gary mayor wants casino taxes paid before license vote
Gary Mayor Rudy Clay is calling for the Majestic Star casino to pay $22 million in overdue Lake County taxes before state
regulators vote on whether to renew the Gary casino's license.
Library postpones branch-closure decision
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library board of trustees has delayed a decision on whether to close up to six library
branches until its July 15 regular meeting.
City not ready to privatize Capital Improvement Board
Mayor Greg Ballard has put privatization of Indianapolis’ stadium and convention center management on indefinite hold.
Bloomington joins boycott over Arizona immigration law
In a recent letter to Arizona's governor, the city of Bloomington said it will not purchase goods or services from businesses
headquartered in Arizona or send city officials to conferences there.
Business groups bless Mayor Ballard’s utility sale plan
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis support sale of water, sewer utilities.
City says it will keep library branches open
Details of a plan to assist the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library have yet to emerge, but city leaders are pledging
their support to shore up a widening budget gap.
CIB agrees to help Black Expo, but not with grant
Capital Improvement Board votes not to restore IBE’s annual $150,000 grant, but agrees to provide the organization
with in-kind services equaling the amount.
Study: Pacers, Fever add $55M to local economy each year
The Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever contribute an estimated $55 million a year to the Indianapolis economy, according to
a study conducted by Chicago-based hospitality consulting firm Hunden Strategic Partners.
CIB set to release results of Pacers impact study
The report from a Chicago consulting firm will detail how much the Indiana Pacers contribute to the local economy, as the
Capital Improvement Board negotiates with team officials over paying $15 million in annual Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
MOUNAYAR: Indianapolis should rediscover public spaces
Too few of the city's revitalization projects are connected by attractive sidewalks, streets, gardens and plazas.
Waterworks board wants outside review of mayor’s utility plan
The waterworks board’s plan to hire outside consultants to study the proposed sale of Indianapolis Water could delay the deal.
Indianapolis gets $10 million for clean energy
The grant announced Wednesday is part of $452 million in stimulus funding nationwide for projects meant to make buildings
more energy efficient.
City-County Building ‘greening’ project to cost $8 million
City expects environmentally friendly overhaul of downtown headquarters to provide net savings of $250,000 per year.
City flush with energy-saving ideas for building
City-County Building energy-efficiency upgrades are set to be unveiled Tuesday afternoon. The nearly 50-year old landmark is the centerpiece of the city's greener-building initiative.
Pacers’ woes tied to Lucas Oil Stadium deal
Five years ago, the Indiana Pacers ownership was not included in discussions about a potential new downtown home for the Indianapolis
Colts, and now city and Pacers officials are paying the price.