Hancock County, IN - 8/6/2026 Redevelopment Committee Meeting

The Hancock County Redevelopment Committee meeting on August 6, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and contract approvals related to local development projects. The committee approved resolution RDC-2026-8-06-1 amending a declaratory resolution and authorized the signing of a public-private partnership agreement with the Hancock County Innovation and Education Center to operate the Career Center. A significant agenda item was the approval of an Estoppel Certificate and the assignment of an Economic Development Agreement related to the 70 Connect 3 industrial building project, confirming that developer obligations were met, including a $70.6 million investment and infrastructure improvements. The committee also approved termination of a $550,000 forgivable loan agreement as the developer satisfied loan obligations. Updates on ongoing infrastructure projects such as Amplify, 300 North, and I-70 were provided, noting that projects are generally on time and under budget. The committee approved invoices totaling $1,270,634.13 for various development-related expenses. Discussions included grant reimbursements, project timelines, and coordination with INDOT for road and interchange projects. The meeting concluded with plans for future updates on TIF revenue streams and a request for a map illustrating TIF district locations to enhance public transparency.