8/17/2026 Zionsville Town Council

The Town of Zionsville held a council meeting on August 17, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement activity included the approval of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposal of $11,853,000 from Bowen Engineering Corporation for the 2026 sewer improvement project, funded through sewage works revenue bonds and cash reserves. The council also approved resolutions related to bond proceeds and additional appropriations totaling over $1.5 million to support the project. Additionally, the council considered and unanimously passed a resolution to increase the local income tax rate by 0.01% to provide approximately $500,000 in additional funding to volunteer fire departments in Boone County, addressing rising costs and increased emergency calls. The meeting included discussions on zoning ordinance amendments for gasoline service station setbacks and an appointment to the Boone County Emergency Advisory Council. The council also acknowledged the need to monitor potential refinancing opportunities for existing bonds to reduce debt service costs.