BEDFORD – The Bedford City Council an additional appropriated $200,000 so the Bedford Fire Department could purchase and equip an Emergency Response Vehicle.
The City of Bedford Board of Works and Safety approved the purchase earlier, pending City County approval.
Hobson Ford will purchase the 2024 F550 4X4 Crew Chassis for $62,383. Stonewell Bodies and Machines Inc. will provide the body for $107,500.
“Thank you, chief, for what you are doing,” added Councilman Brad Bough.
In other business:
During a public hearing, a request was made to change the zoning from residential to business at 1301 7th Street. That request failed due to the council’s lack of a second motion after a neighbor opposed the change.
The council voted to update the ordinance addressing IDEM stormwater control requirements, which is required by law.
The council appointed Clarice Guy to the Urban Enterprise Board.
Amy Alcorn with Hoosier Uplands updated Bedford City Council members on the Statement of Compliance for Tax Abatements for Stalker Apartments and Stonecutters Place.
Stalker Apartments is full. Alcorn said a very long list of people are waiting to get into the 18 two-bedroom apartments.
Stonecutters Place is also complete, with a waiting list of more than 40 people trying to get into the 30, mostly one-bedroom apartments. The senior apartments are mostly one-bedroom apartments to meet Section 8 guidelines for those 55 and older.
During the monthly meeting, the Bedford Redevelopment Commission voted to extend the 10-year tax abatement for Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation for Limestone Edge, a 32-unit senior living housing project on Shawnee Drive.
Emergency Management Deputy Director Scott Smith addressed the council on the updated county’s multi-hazard mitigation plan, which FEMA requires.
“This plan is updated and revised every five years,” Smith said. “It is a well-thought-out and 155 pages long. It is a very detailed plan.”
After noting some spelling errors, the council adopted the plan, and government officials whose names were listed incorrectly were corrected.
The council also agreed to amend the zoning at 515 N Street from business to residential use.
Andy Mosier of Baker Tilly gave the council an update on the TIF district.
