# 09/15/2026 - Hendricks Co. Council Meeting

The Hendricks County Council meeting on September 15, 2026, focused heavily on budgetary and procurement-related matters. Key discussions included the approval of a resolution appropriating proceeds from lease rental revenue bonds for the fairgrounds, and deliberations on paid intern positions for the coroner's office, which were tabled pending job descriptions. The council reviewed and accepted a letter regarding retroactive salary adjustments for four employees based on prior experience, with related salary ordinance amendments approved. Funding for the work release program was addressed, with a motion passed to move payroll expenses to county general funds due to a projected $375,000 shortfall in project income. The council also approved a mileage reimbursement rate increase to 64 cents per mile effective August 7, 2026. Public hearings were held on budgets for the Avon Washington Library, Hendricks County Recycling District, and Hendricks County, with subsequent budget approvals. A significant discussion involved terminating efforts to reach a unanimous agreement on income tax distribution among municipalities due to insufficient information, with a motion passed to send a letter to the state requesting more data. The council acknowledged an errors and omissions report related to the 2027 budget and discussed reallocations involving wheel tax and ARPA funds to cover project costs. Lastly, the county commissioners announced the selection of Studio View Architects for the new judicial center project, marking the start of a multi-year capital improvement effort.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [09/15/2026 - Hendricks Co. Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n73keZDh4kA) - Hendricks County Government