City Council Meeting 07/13/2026

The City Council of Westfield, Indiana, held a meeting on July 13, 2026, which included several procurement and economic development discussions. Key procurement-related items included the approval of amendments to economic development areas (EDAs) and the creation of allocation areas to support public-private partnership projects such as Trace Commons and Lantern Commons Gateway. The council approved Resolution 26146 to amend the East Side EDA and create a specific allocation area for Trace Commons, which will facilitate tax increment financing (TIF) for public improvements including a roundabout. Additionally, ordinances authorizing the issuance of economic tax increment revenue bonds were introduced to support these projects, with a 60/40 split of bond proceeds between the developer and the city, and the city’s portion contributing to infrastructure improvements. The meeting also covered annexation ordinances and a vacation of excess public right-of-way to support ongoing development. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement and bond issuance related to capital improvement projects in the city’s development areas.