Finance, Utilities, and Rules Committee - June 9, 2026

The City of Carmel, Indiana Finance, Utilities, and Rules Committee met on June 9, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of an ordinance to establish the Public Infrastructure Insurance Recovery Fund, which was amended and recommended for full council approval. The committee also reviewed and recommended approval of a new ordinance addressing excessive vehicle noise, focusing on enforcement and community impact. Additionally, the committee conducted an annual review of four property tax abatements, confirming compliance and recommending their continuation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an update on the selection and planned implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Workday, to modernize the city's financial and administrative systems. The committee discussed the $2.2 million implementation cost, ongoing licensing fees, funding sources including a $2 million appropriation transfer from the general fund, and the benefits of improved efficiency and data management. The ERP implementation will proceed through cooperative purchasing agreements and is expected to go live by the following summer. The committee voted to recommend the ERP funding and contract approval to the full council.