Noblesville Common Council - 11/18/25

The Noblesville Common Council held a meeting on November 18, 2025, where several key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council received updates on ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Midland Trace Trail and the Embrace Downtown project, highlighting progress and anticipated completion timelines. Significant attention was given to the approval of multiple taxable economic development revenue bond ordinances for various Hyde Park projects, including the Link at Hyde Park, Avenza at Hyde Park, and the Village at Hyde Park Empire project. These bond issuances are intended to finance development initiatives within the city. Additionally, the council considered an ordinance to appropriate Hamilton County Tourism Funding to assist with bond repayment for the arena at Innovation Mile, establishing a public hearing for this purpose. A major highlight was the introduction of a bond ordinance authorizing up to $6.5 million in bonds to finance phase one of the Embrace Downtown project, with plans to advertise for bids in December and award contracts in January 2026. The project is expected to be completed by the holiday shopping season of 2026 and will be funded through revenues from a food and beverage tax dedicated to downtown development. The meeting included motions and votes approving these ordinances and appropriations, reflecting the council's commitment to advancing significant capital improvement projects and economic development efforts in Noblesville.