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Dwellane: Revolutionizing Indianapolis real estate through hyperlocal focus
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Dwellane, a new real estate platform, aims to reimagine the traditional home buying and selling experience by prioritizing the consumer and emphasizing neighborhood exploration.
PROPERTY
Founded by Sam Hawkins, an Indianapolis real estate agent with decades of experience, Dwellane seeks to provide a more community-centered approach to real estate transactions.
“If I started a real estate platform that was completely focused on the best outcome for the consumer, what would it look like?” Hawkins said of the inspiration behind Dwellane.
Hawkins grew up around real estate, witnessing his father, Tucker Hawkins, who was the longest-serving manager for F.C. Tucker Co., practice real estate with what he describes as integrity and trustworthiness. The experience shaped his view that real estate success is “not transactional, but relational.”
Dwellane differentiates itself from national real estate platforms by focusing on a “hyper-local exploration of neighborhoods curated by our team,” according to Hawkins. Unlike platforms that Hawkins said are “built to sell leads -- they’re B2B companies where the customer is the agent, not the buyer,” Dwellane aims to “empower people to make better decisions” by integrating neighborhood knowledge, community details and lifestyle tags like “foodie favorites.”
Dwellane real estate platform emphasizes hyperlocal neighborhood information and community details for homebuyers and sellers. (Screenshot / Dwellane.com)
its map, featuring local restaurants and attractions. The platform sponsors local organizations and events, such as the Holliday Park Ice Rink, First Baptist Athletics’ opening day for youth baseball and softball, and Conner Prairie, where it serves as the Official Membership Sponsor.
“Most platforms start with a map and a price filter. We start with a place,” Hawkins said. “At Dwellane, you can explore from metro area to region to neighborhood.”
Hawkins said each neighborhood page is “handcrafted” with boundaries drawn, photos taken, copy written and tags added for things like parks, arts and culture, or local eateries.
“You’re not just buying a house. You’re learning how you might live there,” Hawkins said.
Hawkins said community involvement is a cornerstone of Dwellane’s mission.
“We support the community in ways that go beyond real estate,” Hawkins said. Dwellane integrates “Things to Do” into
“Community is at the center of both the homebuying process and what we do as a company,” Hawkins said.
Hawkins said Dwellane’s approach is unique.
“We start with neighborhoods,” he said. “And then how do we go through and provide that insight of the neighborhoods … to provide excellent service, or we won’t have them on our platform. These big companies just have (agents) go everywhere to take anything they can take. And what we said to the (agents) that we pick … they have to be, you know, successful for a period of time ...and they have to have a lot of local knowledge.”
Hawkins shared an example of its approach in assisting a family relocating from Germany to Carmel.
“They could see real photos, read about
local schools and understand the character of each neighborhood before they even booked a flight,” Hawkins said.
The family eventually settled in Cherry Creek Estates after differentiating between east and west Carmel on Dwellane.
Dwellane empowers consumers with a “Buyer Blueprint,” which simplifies the home buying process with clear steps. To achieve this, Dwellane partners with local lenders, inspectors, and title agents.
“We focus on quality information over quantity,” Hawkins said. “The goal is simple: No surprises and more confidence.”
Hawkins highlighted the use of SMS notifications as another key feature.
“In today’s world, important things should come as a text, not an email buried in your inbox,” he said.
Users can receive instant text alerts about new listings and share them with their agent or friends.
Looking ahead, Dwellane plans to expand within Indiana, including cities such as West Lafayette and Bloomington.
“We’ll stay rooted in what makes Dwellane special: local knowledge, trusted partnerships, and a customer-first mindset,” Hawkins said.
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Bowdie’s Chophouse coming soon to Zionsville
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Fast cars and sizzling steak is the newest partnership in Creekside Corporate Park in Zionsville.
DINING
Bowdie’s Chophouse, 10814 Creek Way, Suite 2, is slated to open by the end of the month. With the addition of Zionsville and a restaurant in Savannah, Ga., later this year, Bowdie’s will have six restaurants in four states.
Founder-owner Scott Bowdish opened his first restaurant in Saugatuck, Mich. in 2014. Bowdish previously owned more than 30 cellular phone stores across the Chicagoland area, but decided to open a chophouse — his favorite food for dining out — when he realized there was not a decent steakhouse near his Michigan vacation home.
Bowdie’s Chophouse General Manager Bradley Phelps said Zionsville was chosen specifically to be a neighbor to 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal’s Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing headquarters.
“Bobby Rahal used to go up to Saugatuck and he and Scott Bowdish made a
friendship,” Phelps said. “When they wanted to put a restaurant in here, the story is that we were the first call that Bobby made, and it’s kind of gone from there.”
Phelps said visitors to the new restaurant can expect an upscale dining experience that is hospitality focused.
“They should see a staff that is all working for the guest coming in,” he said. This is a different level and a different style. We have this very upscale vibe. We’re very
stylish in our interior.”
Phelps said while preparing to open the Zionsville restaurant, he’ visited other Bowdie’s Cophouses in Sagatuck, Lansing and Grand Rapids, Mich., and Hilton Head, S.C. He said while the restaurants range in size, they all specialize in attention to detail.
“One of the things I noticed was the teamwork,” he said. “If a hostess wasn’t busy, she would come back and help run
the food. All of the waiters and waitresses, the bartenders, they were all helping reset the tables to make sure the guests were taken care of and didn’t have to wait. It’s a different level of hospitality.”
Phelps said the menu includes large items — such as a 48-ounce Porterhouse and 36-ounce Tomahawk ribeye — designed to share. The menu also will feature shrimp cocktail.
And, he said, staff will represent the local culinary scene.
“There will be a lot of familiar faces to restaurant veterans that will be helping open the restaurant and that will be here as part of our team,” he said. “There will be a couple of people that I’ve managed to snag away from some other known joints that (might create) a reaction when people see them behind our bar or in our dining room. A little teaser there.”
The Zionsville restaurant will have the same menu as the Bowdie’s Chophouse Grand Rapids location, with plans to adjust it for local preferences in the next three to six months.
Learn more at bowdieschophouse.com.
Bowdie’s Chophouse will open its Zionsville restaurant, 10814 Creek Way, Suite 2, in late May. (Rendering courtesy of Bowdies Chophouse)
ZCHS senior earns scholarship
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The Community Foundation of Boone County recently announced thatTobias Dollens of Zionsville Community High School is the second recipient of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are selected for their community involvement, academic achievement, character and leadership. Dollens joins ZCHS senior Caroline Sampson, who was announced as a Lilly scholar in December.
Dollens is an accomplished swimmer who has competed at the state and national level with Zionsville Swim Club and the ZCHS boys swim team. He also is a lifeguard and swim coach for Azionaqua Swim Club.
Besides swimming, Dollens is a jazz saxophonist who has earned gold medals in state competitions and plays in the ZCHS Jazz Ensemble. He also is active in Spanish and math clubs at ZCHS, along with National Honor Society and Science Olympiad. The scholarship selection process is
ZCHS senior Tobian Dollens is one of two Zionsville students awarded the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients for Boone County. (Photo courtesy of Community Foundation of Boone County)
administered locally by the Community Foundation of Boone County.
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment needed for four years.
Dollen plans to attend Purdue University or the University of Notre Dame to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. Sampson plans to attend the University of Notre Dame, Butler University or IU Bloomington to prepare for a career in health care.
Eight finalists were chosen from nearly 60 applications for the 2025 award, including ZCHS seniors Carson Fu, Andrew Qin, Louisa Santos and Sapna Srinivasan.
2025 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Twenty Zionsville Community High School seniors were recently honored by the Rotary Club of Zionsville for demonstrating the personal values of the Zionsville Community Schools’ “Strong in Every Way” ideal and embodying the Rotary International Four-Way Test tenets. Recognized students are, front from left, Anne Nooning, Breanna Demattos, Claire Kauffman, Summaya Kaba, Allie Miller, Lucy Hoffman, Elizabeth Barron, Sylvia Mudis and Camille Twitchell. Back from left are Abdul-Rahman Ennin, Cole Sullivan, Will Page, Eli Nieshalla, Nick Byrd, Parker Coyle, José De Andrade, James Stokely, Max Phenicie, Darrius Eleazard and Ades Pabon Martinez. The “Strong in Every Way” ideals are compassion, confidence, ethics, wellness and determination. Students were nominated for the award by ZCHS teachers and winners were chosen by committee. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Zionsville)
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Celebration of life planned
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Friends and family of Zionsville resident Amy Kennerk Mariacher will host the inaugural LOVE ALL, AMY tennis and social event from 3 to 6 p.m. May 31 at Pearson Automotive Tennis Center in Zionsville.
Open to the community, the event will celebrate Mariacher’s life with tennis activities, her favorite foods and time with friends and neighbors.
tennis drills and game play for all ages led by Pearson Pro Rad Kosanovic, but you don’t have to be a tennis player to join the fun.”
Friends said the event will celebrate Mariacher’s life with an opportunity to raise funds for a good cause.
Mariacher died suddenly in April 2024 just prior to her 54th birthday. Raised in Zionsville, she played tennis her entire life, beginning at Zionsville Community High School and making friends on the courts all over central Indiana, according to friends and family.
“Amy was a strong tennis player, but I think she’ll be most remembered for having so much fun on the court and laughing with her partners and opponents,” said Emily Kennerk, event organizer and Mariacher’s sister. “The event will feature
“Amy was a wonderful friend to so many that we had to have a social portion of the event,” said Kristin Plassman, a longtime friend who also was her high school doubles partner. “We’ll have food and festivities and look forward to remembering Amy with her many friends and family.”
Donations in memory of Mariacher will be collected and forwarded to the USTA/ Midwest Tennis and Education Foundation. The organization provides tennis opportunities to diverse youth from many cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and awards grants and scholarships to bring tennis to children who might not otherwise experience it.
Registration for LOVE ALL, AMY is free. Learn more at tinyurl.com/468fz9n4.
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Consistency key to Tigers’ shortstop’s successful senior season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Fishers High School senior baseball player Huston Dunn credits consistency as his biggest improvement this season.
“I feel I’m more consistent at the plate, producing more for my team,” said Dunn, a shortstop. “I’m being productive in the field as well, letting my teammates depend on me. When the ball is coming to me, they know what is going to happen.”
As of May 13, Dunn was hitting .375 with 11 runs batted in for the Tigers. A four-year starter, he hit .279 as a junior, .316 as a sophomore and .235 as a freshman.
“Huston is a tremendous leader in our program who never lets the highs take him too high or the lows take him down too low,” Fishers coach Matthew Cherry said. “He loves the game, and it shows in everything he does on the field.”
Cherry said Dunn has made huge strides as a hitter, being in position to hit all pitch-
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es on both sides of the plate and spreading the ball all over the field.
“Huston has a high baseball IQ and a great understanding of where to be on defense, reading balls off the bat to put himself in great position to field and throw,”
Cherry said.
Cherry said Dunn plays with a lot of positivity.
“Even when things do not go his way, his smile and joy for the game is keeping him focused and engaged on the next pitch, next play and next at-bat,” Cherry said. “In addition, Huston’s approach at the plate where he is putting himself in a great position to hit all pitches on both sides of the plate has helped him tremendously. He is not trying to be so perfect on his swing but is willing to pull a ball down the line or stay on a pitch and drive it the other way.”
In Dunn’s first three seasons, the Tigers lost in the sectional championship twice —
in 2022 and 2024 — and in the first round in 2023.
“I have a good feeling about this year,” he said. “Our teamwork and how we bond is different from years past. We’re a senior-heavy group and that helps us because there is something on the line for all of us. When it comes to the playoffs, it’s win or go home. We play for each other.”
Dunn played football through his sophomore year and saw some varsity action as a backup quarterback as a sophomore.
“I gave up football to concentrate on baseball,” Dunn said. “It helped me get my Ball State offer because it helped me play in the fall and get more exposure.”
Dunn, who wants to major in business, committed to Ball State University early in his junior year.
“I wanted to stay close to home because I wanted my family to watch me play,” Dunn said. “All the coaches were super friendly and welcoming. They made me feel wanted. It felt like home from the first time I stepped on campus.”
Dunn’s brother, Carson, is a 2023 FHS graduate who plays football for Indiana State University.
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Fishers High School senior shortstop Huston Dunn is a four-year starter. (Photo courtesy of Dunn family)
Firefighters win EMS competition
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Four members of the Zionsville Fire Department recently earned first place in an international competition that spotlights cutting-edge simulation technology.
FIRST RESPONDERS
The JEMS Clinical Competition was last month at the FDIC International Fire & Rescue Conference in Indianapolis. It showcased EMS personnel from around the world as they delivered simulated high-quality and compassionate care to patients.
Zionsville Mayor John Stehr recently lauded the firefighters before the town council.
“It’s a competition that’s based on the best uses for the latest modern technology, and it included EMS teams from around the world, including places as far away as Australia and Abu Dhabi,” Stehr said. “Our team has come close the past two years (when) we came in second place. But this year, we finally got over the top.”
Winning first place in the JEMS Clinical Competition, from left, ZFD members Brian Blazak, Ray Klein, Abdullakh “Dully” Abamislimov and Jeremy Anker. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Fire Department.)
Stehr said the competition reinforces Zionsville as one of the top-quality EMS providers in the world. Members of the department also participated in a memorial stair climb, a challenge to honor and remember the 343 FDNY members who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Members of the ZFD were among more than 37,000 fire and rescue industry personnel from 55 nations who attend FDIC International for hands-on training, classroom sessions and networking meetings.
Learn more about FDIC International at fdic.com.
Boone County man arrested in federal crackdown on child sexual abuse
A Boone County man was among 205 alleged child sexual abuse offenders arrested as part of a national crackdown by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Beau R. Thornburgh, 45, of Lebanon was arrested in the sweep and charged with possession of child pornography. Thornburgh is a convicted sex offender, according to the DOJ. He is one of four individuals arrested and charged in the Southern District of Indiana.
“Children are the foundation of our communities. It is not their burden to protect themselves; it is our absolute responsibility as adults to shield them from the egregious predators charged (with these crimes),” Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana John E. Childress stated.
The arrests were announced May 7 following a coordinated nationwide enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest alleged offenders, resulting in the rescue of 115 children.
The coordinated effort was executed over the course of five days by all 55 FBI field offices, the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section in the Department’s Criminal Division and United States Attorney’s Offices across the U.S. Charges include production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material; online enticement and transportation of minors; and child sex trafficking.
Cases were brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Learn more at justice. gov/psc.
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Meridian Audiology: It’s our birthday and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us!
Meridian Audiology and its founding Audiologists, Ali Wyss and Kira VonBlon are all having birthday’s this spring/ summer and we’re planning a party to celebrate! You are invited to come tour the office and enjoy cake and cookies with us on July 27, 2025 1-3pm as we celebrate our 40th, 50th and 4th birthdays! Those who attend can be entered into a drawing for a free set of hearing aids.
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Littering: Small actions, big impact
Commentary by Jennifer Lawrence
Littering remains a persistent issue in the United States, impacting communities, the environment and public health. Keep America Beautiful completes a litter study every 10 years. In their most recent study, they estimated there were more than 50 billion pieces of litter on the ground — approximately 152 pieces of litter for every American. Although that is a lot of refuse on the ground, it is a 54 percent improvement from only 10 years ago.
ENVIRONMENT
Cigarette butts continue to be the most improperly discarded item, followed by fast-food wrappers, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and plastic bags. One reason littering continues is a lack of education and public responsibility. People often believe cigarette butts will simply decompose, but that is not the case, especially before the butt contaminates the ground. Litter can be carried by wind or rain into local storm drains, streams and eventually rivers, where it harms aquatic life and pollutes water sources. Litter poses serious threats to wildlife and human health. Animals may ingest or become entangled in trash, leading to injury or death. In urban areas, litter can attract pests and bacteria, increasing the risk of disease.
Boone County Solid Waste Management District supports local cleanup efforts with trash grabbers and safety vests available on loan as well as trash bags. The district also offers exterior cigarette butt collection containers for businesses, free of charge, to help reduce cigarette butt litter in highly trafficked areas. Teaching environmental stewardship from a young age are key steps toward reducing litter.
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Zionsville Lions Club grows park, organization
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The baseball diamonds are busy at Zionsville Lions Park.
Spring and summer baseball and softball seasons are underway, bringing visitors to the park and showcasing the centerpiece of recreation in the Village. But local Lions said there is still a lot about the club people don’t know.
“As a service club, we’re the largest entity in the area,” Zionsville Lions Club Membership Director Tom Robbins said. “We have grown. Zionsville has grown a lot in the past 10 years. When people first come to town, they think, ‘Wow, what a community park!’ They have no idea it’s owned by the Lions Club.”
Recently, the club acquired 15 acres adjacent to its Eagle Creek footprint, extending the park to 28 acres. Robbins said when people realize the Lions own the park, they become curious about volunteering or membership.
“A number of people do join because of what they see out there. They might join because their kids are playing little league — we have more than 1,200 kids this year playing little league,” he said. “So, they start to get a little interested about what goes on at the Lions Club.”
Between park operations and a slew of upcoming events, Lions in Zionsville members credit the club’s success to its dedicated members and volunteers.
“Everybody can work to their ability, and everyone can do it when they’re ready to do it,” Zionsville Lions Club Marketing & Communications Chair Gail Robbins said. “We don’t push anyone. If they want to just come to dinner meetings, that’s perfectly OK. If they want to work on every committee, that’s okay. They want to work, and they want to work on the committees. They have this need to express themselves in a committee, and I love that.”
Lions International’s main humanitarian focus is vision screenings — an effort the club has championed since 1937 when Helen Keller challenged the Lions to be “Knights of the Blind.” Tom Robbins said what the Zionsville Lions provide often surprises people. The Zionsville Lions provide
school vision screenings across central Indiana, including for Zionsville, Westfield, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Hamilton Northeastern and Lebanon schools.
“We do vision screens for almost 20,000 kids a year,” he said. “We’re pretty proud of that effort.”
Zionsville Lions officials said there’s no right way to volunteer. While some members donate their time for just a few hours a month, others volunteer 15 to 20 hours per week.
Tom Robbins also said the Lions Club was one of the rare entities that was able to benefit after the COVID-19 pandemic shut things down. He said when people started working and managing their personal and
professional activities from home, it created a better environment for managing schedules — and finding space in the day where they could volunteer.
“We have men and ladies that live in this town right now who work from home at least four days out of five, and they’ll carve out time to come down here and work in the park for three or four hours on Wednesday mornings — that’s one of our work days — then they go home, they sit back down at their desk and they go back to work,” he said. “That is something that, if you were working in office buildings in downtown Indianapolis or elsewhere, we would have never had that opportunity to attract those people. If you really
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The Zionsville Lions have a packed summer schedule, and events are generally free to the public.
“We don’t charge, and there’s a very special reason,” Zionsville Lions Club Marketing & Communications Chair Gail Robbins said. “Because of these wonderful people that are friends of the park. And we have no trouble getting them. We are kind of the doorway to Zionsville. We are the playground of Boone County. People love our trees, and they love that we have everything. (Sponsors) help us, and then we can bring in the next generation.”
The Lions host Stories in the Park June 6; the annual 4th of July celebration July 4; Sunday summer concerts July 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3; Diabetes Awareness Day July 20; Zionsville Fall Festival Sept. 5-7; and pumpkin hayrides Oct. 26.
The Lions also sponsor the Miss Fall Festival — a feeder to the Miss America pageant. In June, Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana Teen contestants will be celebrated with a parade in Zionsville sponsored by the Lions.
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want to be engaged there’s something for everybody.”
The Zionsville Lions also participate in state projects, such as the Vision First Indiana Lions Eye Bank — a medical and research organization that harvests corneas and corneal tissue from organ and tissue donors.
“Last year we did about 2,400 corneal transplants that didn’t cost the people anything,” Tom Robbins said. “Sometimes people can’t afford it. And if you can’t afford it, the Lions can. Maybe it’s just a repair of corneal tissue, and we have tissue at the eye bank. It’s a pretty significant thing.”
Zionsville Lions also are involved with the Lions Cancer Control Fund of Indiana Pediatric Cancer Research Endowment that supports pediatric cancer research at Riley Hospital for Children.
“We try our very best to take care of our community first,” Tom Robbins said. “Then beyond the community, we reach out to the district, then the state. After state, we reach out nationally and then internationally. There are about 1.4 million Lions members worldwide, and we’re in 216 countries. The service that we provide in our community is not a lot different than it may be anywhere else. Around the world, we provide the same kind of humanitarian service that virtually nobody else, as far as a volunteer organization, can do. It’s kind of our thing.”
Ultimately, the Lions aspire to create a community that future generations want to be a part of — and will join the Lions Club to make that happen.
“Our goal is dedicated to the longevity of this club,” Gail Robbins said. “We’re making sure that we spot the leaders and we spot the people that care about the club and that we know that it’s in safe hands because we want it to go on. It just keeps growing and could grow some more.”
Learn more about membership and volunteer opportunities with the Zionsville Lions Club at zionsvillelions.com.
ON THE COVER: Playground equipment is one of the newer additions at the Zionsville Lions Park. (Photos by Marney Simon)
The Zionsville Lions Club Park was established in 1940. (Photo by Marney Simon)
More than 1,200 children will participate this summer in baseball and softball at Zionsville Lions Park.
Startup launches home improvement platform
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A Zionsville startup launched this month will change how homeowners can connect with home improvement professionals.
ProjectStory launched May 9. The video-based home improvement platform is an alternative to traditional phone calls or forms. The platform connects homeowners with local contractors by allowing the user to create a video of the issues they want to address and upload that video for home improvement quotes.
ProjectStory is a spin-off of Groundwork, a recent graduate of Zionsville-based entrepreneurial hub zWORKS. Founder Jeff Wraley said Groundwork’s video workflow software was tweaked to give homeowners an easier way to get quotes on their home projects.
“We wanted to fix a problem every
homeowner knows too well,” he said. “You spend hours searching online, making calls and filling out forms, only to get underwhelming responses or a bunch of spam. And when you finally get an appointment, it can often be a waste of time. You never know who’s showing up or if they’re the right fit. So, we flipped the process. What if homeowners could share a quick video ‘tour’ of their project one time, and cut out the missed calls and unnecessary back and forth?”
Project Story launched in Zionsville, Carmel, Westfield and other north Indianapolis suburbs. Home improvement professionals are available to respond to common spring projects, including tree care and landscaping; concrete leveling and patios; exterior painting and pressure washing; fencing; and decks. The platform is free for homeowners and does not require an app. Learn more at myprojectstory.com.
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Leno, Newton among newcomers to Center Presents schedule
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The 2025-26 Center Presents schedule includes popular returnees and legendary newcomers.
PERFORMANCES
There are 59 Center Presents performances at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Most are at the Payne & Mencias Palladium.
“We’ve left room to add 10 to 12 more through the season, which we always do because there are always some artists who haven’t announced they are touring,” said Jeff McDermott, the Allied Solutions Center president and CEO. “We don’t want to close the opportunity to book additional artists. It’s always interesting who becomes available. In years past, we’ve had people like Sting and John Legend who get announced midseason because they weren’t available when we were booking. Each year we have great headliners, some who have been here before and some that are new. Some are traditions for us.”
Two performers set to appear in the special events portion at the Palladium for the first time are Jay Leno (Sept. 27) and Wayne Newton (Feb. 14).
The 2026 jazz series portion features returnees Chris Botti (March 6) and the Branford Marsalis Quartet (March 20)
The pop/rock series includes Burton Cummings of the Guess Who Aug. 10 and Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, Sept. 13. McGuinn will perform in The Tarkington.
Others in 2026 include Chris Thile (April 10), The Electric Orchestra Experience (May 2) and Jake Shimabukuro (May 8)
“Jay is one we’ve wanted for a long time and never had the opportunity to have,” McDermott said. “Wayne Newton has a unique following. He’s had a very long career as a singer, as a Las Vegas performer, as an actor. He’s iconic and synonymous with Las Vegas.”
McDermott said two popular returnees are Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass Aug. 7, and David Foster and Katharine McPhee Dec. 2. Both shows sold out on previous visits.
Samara Joy will make first Palladium appearance Nov. 14.
“She’s probably one of the hottest young jazz singers around,” McDermott said. “She could be winning Grammys for pretty much everything she does.”
‘I’m a big fan of Jake Shimabukuro, who can do things with the ukulele that no one else in the world can do,” McDermott said. “He’s just an amazing talent.”
David Foster and Katharine McPhee will perform Dec. 2 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center)
could go out and play harmonica on the stage and we’d sell tickets. People just love going to shows during the holidays. We’re bringing in far better talent than I could provide.”
In addition to Foster and McPhee, the series includes Jon McLaughlin & Friends, Dec. 5, Dave Koz & Friends, Dec. 12 and Chris Isaak, Dec. 13.
The Songbook series includes Michael Morrison (Oct. 17); Joshua Henry (March 13); Mandy Patinkin (April 9); and Michael Feinstein (April 17). As the artistic director for the Allied Solutions Center and Songbook Foundation founder, Feinstein performs his annual concert April 17.
“We’re bringing back the Philharmonic Orchestra with Ray Chen (Jan. 30), which is remarkable,” McDermott said. “The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is probably as well-known, popular and respected an orchestra as there is anywhere in the world.
There are several returnees in the holiday series. The holiday series is always a special one for us. I always joke that I
“Jon McLaughlin and Dave Koz are becoming traditions for us. We have them back every year,” McDermott said.
McDermott said “Choir! Choir! Choir!” will be a unique show Oct. 2
“It’s literally a sing-along with the audience,” McDermott said. “We’ve never done anything quite like that and I think it will be really interesting. `Bugs Bunny at the Symphony’ (Nov. 1-2) will be a fun, unique show. The Peking Acrobats (Feb. 26) have been with us before and (are) always a crowd pleaser.”
The Live at the Center series will be renamed Local Mix Music Series and will be available live and livestreamed.
“We’re really excited top to bottom on this one,” McDermott said. “It’s our 15th anniversary season. We’ll have some other surprises during the season to mark our crystal anniversary.”
For a full schedule, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’
“The Little Mermaid” runs May 22 to July 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
LIVE AT THE CENTER
Sadie Johnson performs in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Freeform Concerts features Marina City with Starlite Lounge and Chris Carney at 7 p.m. May 21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’
The Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory presents “The Phantom of the Opera” at 7 p.m. May 23, and at 4 and 7 p.m. May 24 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit cidedance.org.
‘CINDERELLA’
Metropolitan Youth Ballet’s production of “Cinderella” is at 7:30 p.m. May 23 and 2 p.m. May 24 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. For more, visit my.at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit my-ballet.org.
DISPATCH
Free presentation to feature disability advocate - A consultant who conducted an accessibility audit at Carmel’s Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts will share ideas for accommodating people with disabilities in a free public presentation at 11 a.m. May 28 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium. Born without hands and unable to walk, Ryan Hudson-Peralta hasn’t let his disability stop him from becoming a father, husband, designer, inventor, actor, business owner, international speaker and disability advocate for more than 30 years. His consulting agency, Equal Accessibility, offers ideas and tools for businesses to provide inclusive experiences for their disabled guests and team members.
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‘Mermaid’ role suits HSE grad
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Craig Underwood figures he was made for this part.
MUSICAL
The 2000 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate plays Chef Louis in “The Little Mermaid” May 22 to July 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.
“Chef Louis is an over-the-top, larger-than-life foodie,” Underwood said. “I’m basically playing myself with a French accent. The role is incredibly fun to play. Chef Louis has a great little song in Act 2 and creates a bit of chaos due to his extreme passion for seafood. I’ll be getting quite the workout during the run of the show.”
Underwood has portrayed many different characters at Beef & Boards. He said some of his favorites are Gangster No. 1 in “The Drowsy Chaperone;” Ghost of Christmas Present in “A Christmas Carol;” Murray in “The Odd Couple;” and Tito Merelli in “Lend Me A Tenor.”
“I now live in New York City, which has opened up a lot of opportunities in performing,” he said.
“My parents and sister are still living on the north side of Indianapolis, so they love when I get to perform at Beef & Boards. Acting is my full-time gig, and I have been lucky to have some consistent work regionally. I spent most of last year performing in Wisconsin. I also teach theater classes, work as a model and serve at a restaurant between productions.”
Underwood had the opportunity to direct and choreograph a production of “The Little Mermaid” in 2023.
“I was also in a different hourlong adaptation with the Pyramid Players at Beef & Boards back in 2016,” he said.
At HSE, Underwood performed in musicals and show choir. A cello player, he also participated in the wind ensemble, jazz band, marching band and winter guard.
For more, visit beefandboards.com
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A public hearing for Sewer Rate Ordinance NO. 05.12.2025 will be held on Monday June 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the TriCo Regional Sewer Utility office at 7236
ORDINANCE NO. 05-12-2025
An ordinance establishing a Utility-wide schedule of monthly user rates, late fees, connection fees, interceptor fees, application fees, plan review and inspection fees and other charges to be collected from the owners of property served by the sewage works of TriCo Regional Sewer Utility and matters connected therewith, replacing Ordinance 04-09-2024 and Ordinance 05-09-2005.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 13-26 TriCo Regional Sewer Utility (Utility) is a regional sewer district that owns, operates, manages and controls a sewage works and related facilities to collect, convey, treat and dispose of wastewater from residences, businesses, industries and institutions located within the boundaries of the Utility’s service area; and
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 13-26-11 authorizes the Utility’s Board of Trustees to adopt by ordinance a just and equitable schedule of rates, fees, and charges for sewer services rendered by the Utility, and may adjust its schedule of rates, fees, and charges by ordinance after notice and public hearing; and
WHEREAS, based upon a financial analysis conducted by Utility staff and recommended by LWG CPAs and Advisors, the Board of Trustees desires to update the rates, fees, and charges previously established pursuant to Ordinance 04-09-2024.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of TriCo Regional Sewer Utility, Indiana:
Section 1. Every person or entity whose premises are served by the sewage works shall be charged for the services provided. These charges are established in order that the Utility shall recover, from each user, revenue which is proportional to its use of the treatment works in terms of volume and load. User charges are levied to defray the cost of operation and maintenance (including replacement) of the sewage works.
Section 2. For the use of and the service rendered by said sewage works, rates and charges shall be collected from the owners of each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building that is connected to and discharges, either directly or indirectly, sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids into said sewage works. Any customer may, at his or her sole expense, install and maintain metering devices approved by the Utility (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) for determining the industrial wastes, water or other liquids discharged by said customer into said sewage works. The rates and charges to be collected by the Utility and paid by the customer shall include user charges, debt service costs, excessive strength surcharges and other service charges, which rates and charges shall be payable as hereinafter provided and shall be in an amount determinable as follows:
(a)Metered Users:
For users of the sewage works who are served by a metered water supply whosesewage discharge flows into the sewage works is measured by a metering deviceapproved by the Utility, the sewage rates and charges shall consist of a Treatment
Rate based upon the quantity of sewage flow discharged into the sewage works as measured by said sewage flow measuring device then in use, and a Base Rate based on the size of the water meter(s) through which such user receives water utility service. For users of the sewage works whose sewage discharge flow into the sewage works is not measured, but whose water supply is metered, the sewage rates and charges shall consist of a Treatment Rate based upon the water used on or in the property or premises subject to such sewage rates and charges, as the same is measured by the water meter(s) through which such user receives water utility service, and a Base Rate based upon the size of the water meter(s) through which such user receives water utility service. For the purpose of billing and collecting the charges for sewage service, the water meter(s) or sewage flow measuring device shall be read monthly (or period equaling a month). The sewage rates and charges for said users shall be the sum of the Treatment Rate and the applicable Base Rate as set forth in the attached exhibits for each service area.
(b) Unmetered Users:
For users of the sewage works that are unmetered water users or accurate meter readings are not available, the monthly charge shall be determined as an average of single-family dwelling units, except as herein provided. Sewage service bills shall be rendered once each month (or a period equaling a month). The rate shall include a base rate according to the estimated meter size as listed below plus an estimated treatment charge as outlined on the schedule of rates and charges set forth in the attached exhibits for each service area.
For users of the sewage works that are unmetered water users or accurate meter readings are not available, and the users are not single-family dwelling units, the monthly charge shall be determined by estimating a meter size and treatment charge based upon anticipated consumption for the specific user Estimating of charges shall be at the Utility’s sole discretion, based upon available information about the connected building(s) and/or tenant(s), and consistent with Connection Fee determination. Sewage service bills shall be rendered once each month (or a period equaling a month).
Schedule of Monthly User Charges
Metered Users: User Charge
(1) Treatment Rate per 1,000 gallons of sewage flow, if measured or per 1,000 gallons of water usage if sewage flow is not measured ............................................................ $3.25
(2) Base Rate - per month, as follows:
5/8-inch water meter ……..………………$14.28
3/4-inch water meter* ……………………..$14.28
3/4-inch water meter
1-inch water meter*………………………$14.28
1-inch water meter ………………………..$31.28
1 ¼-inch water meter …………………….$48.48
1 ½-inch water meter …………………….$68.99
2-inch water meter ………………………$116.87
3-inch water meter ………………………$265.06
4-inch water meter ………………………$458.84
6-inch water meter ……………………$1,040.19
8-inch water meter ……………………$1,850.67
*Residential customers with a 3/4-inch meter or 1-inch meter shall be charged a base charge for a 5/8 inch meter. A residential customer shall mean a user of the sewage works whose premises or connected building is used primarily as a single-family residence.
Unmetered Users: User Charge
Residential: --
Single family residence/unit…………….$37.03
Duplexes………………………………….$74.06
(c) In the event a lot, parcel of real estate or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids in the sewage works, either directly or indirectly, has a metered water supply and in addition, is a user of water from another source which is not measured by a water meter or is measured by a meter not acceptable to the Utility, then the amount of water used shall be otherwise measured or determined by the Utility. In order to ascertain the rates or charges, the owner or other interested party shall, at its expense, install and maintain measuring devices approved by the Utility for the determination of sewage discharge.
(d) In the event two or more residential lots, parcels of real estate, or buildings discharging sanitary sewage, water or other liquids into the sewage works, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by a single water meter, then in each such case, for billing purposes, the quantity of water used shall be averaged for each user and the base charge, the flow rates and charges and minimum charge shall apply to each of the number of residential lots, parcels of real estate or buildings served through the single water meter.
(e) In the event a lot, parcel of real estate or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial waste, water or other liquids into the sewage works either directly or indirectly, and uses water in excess of 10,000 gallons per month, and it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Utility that a portion of the water as measured by the water meter or meters does not and cannot enter the sewage works, then the owner or other interested party shall, at its expense, install and maintain a metering device approved by the Utility for the determination of actual quantity discharged to the sewage works.
(f) In the event two or more dwelling units such as mobile homes, apartments, or housekeeping rooms discharging sanitary sewage, water, or other liquids into the sewage works, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by one or more water meters, then in such case billing shall be for a single service in the manner set elsewhere herein, except than in addition to the computed monthly bill: the number of dwelling units with two or more bedrooms multiplied by the monthly base rate for a 5/8-inch water meter shall be included, plus the number of one-bedroom dwelling units multiplied by 0.75 and the monthly base rate for a 5/8-inch water meter shall be included. In the case of mobile home courts, the number of dwelling units shall be computed and added to any other dwelling units served through the meter(s). A dwelling unit shall be interpreted as a room or rooms or any other space or spaces in which cooking facilities are provided.
(g) In order to recover the cost of monitoring industrial wastes, the Utility shall charge the user the actual cost of the monitoring. This charge will be reviewed and revised on the same basis as all other rates and charges in the ordinance.
(h) Where the Utility determines that a customer’s sewage, water, or other liquids discharged into the sewage works exceeds any limits established in the Utility’s current Sewer Use Ordinance, the Utility shall, at its sole discretion, determine and apply additional charges for treating the stronger-than-normal waste, and charge the customer for any costs to determining user-specific waste strength.
(i) Such rates and charges shall be prepared, billed and collected by the Utility in the manner provided by law and any other applicable ordinance. The rates and charges for all users shall be prepared and billed monthly. The rates and charges may be billed to the tenant or tenants occupying properties served, unless otherwise requested in writing by the owner, but such billing shall in no way relieve the owner from liability in the event payment is not made as herein required. The owner of the property or properties served, which are occupied by a tenant or tenants, shall have the right to examine the collection records of the Utility for the purpose of determining whether bills have been paid by such tenant or tenants.
(j) Rates and charges established herein shall apply to each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building connected to the sewage works and located within the Utility’s service area. Rates and charges applicable to all lots, parcels of real estate, buildings, or utilities connected to the sewage works and located outside the Utility’s service area shall be incorporated in and established by separate agreement with interested parties.
(k) For the service rendered to TriCo Regional Sewer Utility, said Utility shall be subject to the same rates and charges herein above provided, or to rates and charges established in harmony therewith.
Section 3. The Return Check Charge for NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) shall be charged in the amount of $30.00 per check.
Section 4. Any current charges on the monthly user invoice that remain unpaid after the listed due date shall be assessed a late fee. The late fee assessed will be 10% of the unpaid current charges. This fee will be added to the following month’s user invoice.
Section 5. A Reinspection fee of $100.00 shall be charged to the property owner for each reinspection if a property fails an inspection or requires more than two inspections.
Section 6. An application fee of One Hundred Fifty Dollar ($150.00) per EDU, up to a maximum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) per permit, is due and payable at the time of submittal or issuance of the connection permit. Requested revisions to previously issued permits shall be considered a new permit and shall be subject to the application fee of $150.00.
Section 7. Utility Wide Connection Fee
Prior to receiving a permit to connect to Utility sewer, the owner, lessee or developer of any real estate within the Utility’s service area shall pay to the Utility a connection fee of Two Thousand EightyThree Dollars ($2,083.00) per EDU. Wherever practical the Utility shall utilize Indiana Administrative Code 327 IAC 3-6-11 to determine estimated average daily flow, based upon 310 gallons per day per EDU, and the proposed use of the real estate to be served. Wastewater loading may also be considered. The minimum connection fee per parcel is one EDU. The Utility, in its sole discretion, shall determine the basis for and calculation of EDUs for the real estate to be served. Utility staff shall use professional judgment and consider available data in making this determination.
The owner, lessee or developer of the real estate may submit data to the Utility which purports to provide a more accurate estimation of the average daily flow (for example from water bills or other actual data setting forth flow from similar facilities). BOD, suspended solids, and other wastewater loadings may similarly be considered. Upon receipt and review of the data provided, the Utility may, in its absolute discretion, agree to an EDU amount that is other than the amount determined as specified above. The Utility may review real estate’s usage from time to time; if real estate is found to exceed the previously agreed amount, then upon
May 20, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Town of Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 to consider the following Petition: Petition # 2025-15-DSV, filed for Jay Christman, requests Board of Zoning Appeals Approval for a Variance of Development Standards to provide for or permit: Development Standards Variance pursuant to Section 194.082 and Section 194.097 to reduce the front yard setback requirement in the Rural Single-Family Residential (R-2) zoning district.
The property involved is commonly known as: 5501 S 800 E, Zionsville, IN 46077 and is legally described as:
Owner: BUTRYM ADAM M & ERICA L
Address: 5501 S 800 E, ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077
State PIN: 06-08-33-000-035.000-005
Neighborhood: 3500
Legal Desc: PT SW 33-18-2E 2.23A
Acreage: 2.23
A copy of the Petition for Board of Zoning Appeal Approval, and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and may be examined prior to the Public Hearing from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Holidays, in the Planning & Building Department in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077. Written comments in support of or in opposition of the Petition that are filed with the Secretary of the Town of Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals prior to the Public Hearing will be considered. The Public Hearing is open to the public. Oral comments to this Petition will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. Further, and as allowed by the laws of the State of Indiana, members of the public will be afforded the opportunity to attend the Board of Zoning Appeals Public Meetings via a form(s) of electronic communication IF indicated in the Agenda (as amended from time to time) associated with the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting.
Upon request, the Town of Zionsville will provide auxiliary aids and services. Please provide advance notification to the Technology Department, assistance@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-1577, to ensure the proper accommodations are made prior to the meeting.
Chairman: Kathi Postlethwait
Secretary: Mike Dale
Publish: 5/20/2025
notice by the Utility, the owner, lessee, or developer of said real estate shall promptly pay Utility the difference in EDUs at the current rate. Real estate’s usage may include water consumption and/or wastewater loading characteristics. Any change in use or additions, renovations or alterations of said real estate may trigger review of usage by the Utility.
For single-family residential property or development, the Connection Fee is due prior to receiving a permit to connect to the Utility’s sewer. For all other uses the Connection Fee is due prior to beginning construction of any sanitary sewer infrastructure.
For commercial property or development, each tenant space shall be assigned at least one EDU. Utility staff shall consider available data in determining Connection Fees. Plans for any tenant improvement or buildout must be reviewed and approved by the Utility prior to beginning construction. If the Utility determines that estimated usage of a tenant improvement or buildout exceeds the previously agreed amount, then the owner, lessee, or developer of said real estate shall promptly pay Utility the difference in EDUs at the current rate. Any capacity allocation or purported commitment for capacity is not binding upon the Utility until Connection fees are paid in full. Additional permitting, improvements, and inspections may be required for tenants needing pretreatment and/or FOG facilities.
Residential lots previously containing a dwelling that was connected to the Utility’s sanitary sewers and having paid a monthly sewer service billing are exempt from the connection charge in the event the dwelling is demolished, and new residential dwelling built on the same real estate.
Section 8. Utility Wide Interceptor Fee
In addition to the connection charge set forth above based upon EDU’s there is also an Interceptor Fee of Four Thousand Seventy-five Dollars ($4,075.00) per acre. Residential lots previously containing a dwelling that was connected to the Utility’s sanitary sewers and having paid a monthly sewer service billing are exempt from the Interceptor Fee in the event the dwelling is demolished, and new residential dwelling built on the same real estate. Lots and parcels that are part of a Utility neighborhood sewer extension project in which local sewer charges are assessed by ordinance are also exempt.
For a development or redevelopment that will extend a sanitary sewer main, the Interceptor fee is due prior to beginning construction of any sanitary sewer infrastructure. For a single parcel or structure that will
‘Phantom’ returns to IBC
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s presentation of “The Phantom of the Opera” was a resounding success in 2024
PERFORMANCES
“Last year, it was nearly sold out, but not like two months in advance like this year,” IBC founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva said. “It’s great even though our parents couldn’t buy enough tickets soon enough.”
The three sold-out performances are set for May 23-24 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The Tarkington has 500 seats.
Morgan Rust, who grew up in Noblesville, returns in the role of Christine. She will join the Finish National Ballet for the 2025-26 season.
Carmel resident Luke Derksen, who attends Indiana University, returns as Raoul, and Justin Hamilton, a former Carmel resident now at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, portrays the Phantom. All three are former IBC students.
“Then we’re taking ‘Phantom’ on a little tour,” Yakovleva said.
IBC will take the show on the road at 7 p.m. June 7 at Eagles Theatre at the Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Center in Wabash. Derksen and Hamilton will reprise their roles, and Indianapolis resident Ashlie Rohan will be featured as Christine for the first time.
IBC’s Summer Intensive for ages 9 and
older is set for June 23 to July 25, and participants have options of two, three or five weeks.
Yakovleva said the Summer Intensive is not only for the super talented.
“We accept students who have love for ballet, who have discipline and who work really hard,” Yakovleva said. “It’s amazing how they progress in two weeks of intensive (instruction) with us.”
The Young Dancer Summer Intensive for ages 6 and older is set for 9 a.m. to noon June 2-20. The Fairytale Days Summer Camp for ages 3-5 is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon June 2-20.
The IBC school year starts Aug. 11. For more or tickets to the Wabash performance, visit indianaballetconservatory. org.
connect to an existing sanitary sewer main, the Interceptor fee is due prior to receiving a permit to connect to Utility sewer.
Section 9. Plan Review and Inspection Fee
Plans and specifications for facilities to be connected to the Utility’s collection system shall be reviewed by Utility staff or its designated consultant for conformance with industry and Utility standards. Construction of new facilities shall not commence without prior written authorization by Utility staff. All new facilities shall be inspected by Utility staff or its designated consultant during and after construction to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and Utility standards. All testing must be conducted in the presence of Utility staff or its designated consultant.
Prior to commencement of plan review activities, the owner, lessee or developer of facilities to be connected shall pay the following minimum charges. Additional charges shall be assessed when the Utility incurs plan review and inspection expenses in excess of minimum charges, and shall be paid within 30 days of notification. Utility’s plan review and inspection expenses shall be assessed on a time and material basis. Staff time will be billed at current hourly rates inclusive of all benefits, taxes, and general supervision. Use of vehicles and major equipment will be billed at current rates provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Vendor invoices, utilities, and consumables, if any, will be billed at cost.
$5.00 per linear foot of gravity sewer, low pressure sewer, or force main
$0.04 per gallon of lift station pumping capacity
Section 10. Prior Schedule of Monthly User Charges
This ordinance shall preempt, supersede, and wholly replace Ordinance 04-09-2024 and any other prior Ordinances of the Utility as the same may be amended from time to time by the Utility. Nothing in the Ordinance shall be construed as limiting the applicability of the Utility’s various use ordinances or other definitions or terms contained in other Ordinances, with exception only to the specific Schedule of Monthly User Charges set forth therein.
Section 11. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence, or provision of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any part of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts.
Section 12. The revised rates shall become effective for service received July 1, 2025, and thereafter.
From left, Justin Hamilton, Morgan Rust and Luke Derksen appear in the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera.” (Photo courtesy of IBC)
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5. Allergic reaction
9. Fashion Mall store: ___ Spade
13. Parched
14. “___, Brute?”
15. Bier Brewery brews
16. Oscar-winning musical
17. Fly high
18. Surveyor’s map
19. See 36-Across 22. Quality that arouses sympathy
23. Smartly dressed
26. Camera type, briefly 27. Mini-Marathon runner’s concern
31. Lend a hand
32. Thus far
34. First numero
35. “A Farewell to ___”
36. Carmel Main Street eatery whose name comes from a French court jester (who might have written the pun at 19- and
55-Across)
39. Apparel
42. “Alley ___”
43. Desperate battlefield cry
47. Issa of “Barbie”
48. Tom Wood Nissan model
50. Doc bloc
51. Model on many romance novel covers
53. Wowed
55. See 36-Across
59. Programming command
61. Bra size
62. Arm bone
64. Pre-owned
65. Formally surrender
66. AARP part (Abbr.)
67. Dishevel, as hair
68. Oracle
69. Greek love god
Down
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2. Fishers Event Center
men’s room fixtures
3. Prejudice
4. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson or Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt
5. Just say no
6. Boatloads
7. Doe’s mate
8. Injured
9. Butler frat letter
10. Top-tier Pacer
11. Earl Gray, e.g.
12. Westfield winter hrs.
20. Plant of the lily family
21. Dollar bill
22. Free spot on WTHR
24. Hamilton County Councilor Griffin
25. Colts stats
28. Apply, as sunscreen
29. All thumbs
30. Toe tag letters
33. ___ and flow
35. Logger’s tool
37. Orange Muppet
38. Savory flavor
39. RMN’s successor
40. Hoosier Motor Club org.
41. Cash-back deals
44. Showstopper
45. “That is my intention”
46. Rude dude
48. A note to follow fa
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59. Wrigley product
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