Local Events
- Now through December 26: Thrive Indianapolis Draft Plan, Comment on the city-county's draft Sustainability and Resilience Action Plan through December 26.
- Now through January 1: Log Run Lights, nightly Christmas lights on Log Run Drive South (west side of Tansel Road). Enjoy Christmas lights and take a candy cane from a nutcracker. Cookies and hot chocolate may be available too. 9209 Log Run Drive South has over 30,000 lights and was the winner of WTHR Channel 13's "Battle of the Bulbs" competition last year.
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News
Clermont To Receive Community Crossings State Grant for Roadwork
Published November 2018
Clermont Town Councillor and Street Commissioner Lora Miller is happy to announce that the Town of Clermont has been awarded more than $330,000 in grant money from the State of Indiana to be used on road repairs and improvements. The Town of Clermont was one of 444 applicants for a 2019 Community Crossings grant, and one of fewer than 300 town, city, or county governments to receive funds. Councillor Miller worked hard alongside USI Consultants (the town's new road engineering firm) to apply for the grant, and this is the second time Clermont has been awarded a grant from this program. Councillor Miller also secured that grant in 2017.
Much of the money will be used in 2019 to rebuild two sections of the town's most traveled roadways: Tansel Road (between Crawfordsville Road and Key Lane) and West 30th Street (between Bridgeport Road and Tansel Road). These sections of road were identified by USI as failing, and the grant money will allow the town to completely rebuild these areas instead of resurfacing or patching trouble spots.
Other money awarded from the grant will be reimbursement for work completed in 2018, which were repairs to Key Lane, Log Run Drive (North and South), and a section of Tansel Road south of Crawfordsville Road. The reimbursed money from 2018 will be available to use in 2019 for the town's regular street maintenance needs.
To qualify for funding for a Community Crossings grant, local governments had to provide local matching funds, which in Clermont's case was 25 percent. This means that for every 1 dollar Clermont were to pledge to spend, the town would receive 3 dollars in matching funds from the state. When the two road rebuilding projects are completed in 2019, the town will have had more than $450,000 of roadwork done but will only have spent $113,000.
To put it another way, the $450,000 figure is approximately 6.5 times greater than the annual town budget for street maintenance and repairs (roughly $70,000).
Councillor Miller would like to thank those who wrote letters of support for the town's grant application: Miller Pipeline; Ben Markley, Robey Elementary School; Janice McHenry, City-County Council; and Mike Delph, Indiana State Senate.
The Community Crossings grant program was created by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, with funds coming from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund.
Clermont Town Councillor and Street Commissioner Lora Miller is happy to announce that the Town of Clermont has been awarded more than $330,000 in grant money from the State of Indiana to be used on road repairs and improvements. The Town of Clermont was one of 444 applicants for a 2019 Community Crossings grant, and one of fewer than 300 town, city, or county governments to receive funds. Councillor Miller worked hard alongside USI Consultants (the town's new road engineering firm) to apply for the grant, and this is the second time Clermont has been awarded a grant from this program. Councillor Miller also secured that grant in 2017.
Much of the money will be used in 2019 to rebuild two sections of the town's most traveled roadways: Tansel Road (between Crawfordsville Road and Key Lane) and West 30th Street (between Bridgeport Road and Tansel Road). These sections of road were identified by USI as failing, and the grant money will allow the town to completely rebuild these areas instead of resurfacing or patching trouble spots.
Other money awarded from the grant will be reimbursement for work completed in 2018, which were repairs to Key Lane, Log Run Drive (North and South), and a section of Tansel Road south of Crawfordsville Road. The reimbursed money from 2018 will be available to use in 2019 for the town's regular street maintenance needs.
To qualify for funding for a Community Crossings grant, local governments had to provide local matching funds, which in Clermont's case was 25 percent. This means that for every 1 dollar Clermont were to pledge to spend, the town would receive 3 dollars in matching funds from the state. When the two road rebuilding projects are completed in 2019, the town will have had more than $450,000 of roadwork done but will only have spent $113,000.
To put it another way, the $450,000 figure is approximately 6.5 times greater than the annual town budget for street maintenance and repairs (roughly $70,000).
Councillor Miller would like to thank those who wrote letters of support for the town's grant application: Miller Pipeline; Ben Markley, Robey Elementary School; Janice McHenry, City-County Council; and Mike Delph, Indiana State Senate.
The Community Crossings grant program was created by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, with funds coming from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund.
Summary of October 29 DPW Public Hearing on Dandy Trail Bridge Project
Published October 2018
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works held a public hearing on the evening of October 29 at Clermont Christian Church to give the public an opportunity to view and comment on plans to replace the bridge over Eagle Creek between Crawfordsville Road and 34th Street.
To summarize the plans, the current bridge over Eagle Creek is a non-select historic bridge, and due to its poor condition and insignificance as an historical example of its kind, the bridge has been slated to be replaced rather than preserved. Some of the support structures beneath the bridge will be reused, but the superstructure above will be replaced. The new bridge will be wider and have an 8-foot multi-use path on the west side (concrete barrier separating it from roadway) and a 5-foot raised sidewalk on the east side.
Clermont residents should be aware that the project will include complete closure of the bridge during the expected construction period of March 2019 through November 2019. The planned detour route is 34th Street to High School Road to Crawfordsville Road. Entrances to neighborhoods and businesses to the north of the bridge closure and south of 34th Street will remain open. (It should be noted that a contractor for the project will be selected in early 2019, and the project is to be completed during the 2019 construction season (March through November). There is not an exact date yet for when the bridge will be closed, but notification will be given well in advance, according to DPW.)
DPW representatives at the meeting emphasized that this bridge project focuses only on the bridge itself and does not include modifications to Dandy Trail to the north or to the south. This means that, although the new bridge will have the multi-use path and the sidewalk features, the existing path and sidewalk to the north of the bridge will not be linked up, nor will a sidewalk or path continue south beyond the bridge. Some residents at the public hearing brought up concerns about connecting the bridge to the existing path and sidewalk and about extending them south. The DPW representatives encouraged residents to contact the Indianapolis city government's division in charge of greenways about this topic, as planning and funding for that type of work would come from that department. (After the meeting, a DPW spokesperson said those concerns should be directed to dpwengineering@indy.gov.)
For more information, to ask questions, or to provide feedback on the plans, please e-mail DPW Public Information Officer Charnay Pickett at charnay.pickett@indy.gov. You may also mail feedback to DPW at 1200 S. Madison Ave., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46225. All feedback must be submitted by November 12. You may reference the project by including the two different project numbers: INDOT Project #1401722 and DPW Project #BM-15-006.
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works held a public hearing on the evening of October 29 at Clermont Christian Church to give the public an opportunity to view and comment on plans to replace the bridge over Eagle Creek between Crawfordsville Road and 34th Street.
To summarize the plans, the current bridge over Eagle Creek is a non-select historic bridge, and due to its poor condition and insignificance as an historical example of its kind, the bridge has been slated to be replaced rather than preserved. Some of the support structures beneath the bridge will be reused, but the superstructure above will be replaced. The new bridge will be wider and have an 8-foot multi-use path on the west side (concrete barrier separating it from roadway) and a 5-foot raised sidewalk on the east side.
Clermont residents should be aware that the project will include complete closure of the bridge during the expected construction period of March 2019 through November 2019. The planned detour route is 34th Street to High School Road to Crawfordsville Road. Entrances to neighborhoods and businesses to the north of the bridge closure and south of 34th Street will remain open. (It should be noted that a contractor for the project will be selected in early 2019, and the project is to be completed during the 2019 construction season (March through November). There is not an exact date yet for when the bridge will be closed, but notification will be given well in advance, according to DPW.)
DPW representatives at the meeting emphasized that this bridge project focuses only on the bridge itself and does not include modifications to Dandy Trail to the north or to the south. This means that, although the new bridge will have the multi-use path and the sidewalk features, the existing path and sidewalk to the north of the bridge will not be linked up, nor will a sidewalk or path continue south beyond the bridge. Some residents at the public hearing brought up concerns about connecting the bridge to the existing path and sidewalk and about extending them south. The DPW representatives encouraged residents to contact the Indianapolis city government's division in charge of greenways about this topic, as planning and funding for that type of work would come from that department. (After the meeting, a DPW spokesperson said those concerns should be directed to dpwengineering@indy.gov.)
For more information, to ask questions, or to provide feedback on the plans, please e-mail DPW Public Information Officer Charnay Pickett at charnay.pickett@indy.gov. You may also mail feedback to DPW at 1200 S. Madison Ave., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46225. All feedback must be submitted by November 12. You may reference the project by including the two different project numbers: INDOT Project #1401722 and DPW Project #BM-15-006.
From Your Community Relations Coordinator
Leaf Collection in Indianapolis: November 12 through December 7
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Published November 2018
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works starts collecting leaves from residents on Monday, November 12. Residents are allowed to dispose up to 40 bags of leaves per week, and leaf bags must be left outside by 7 a.m. on your regular trash day. Remember that the leaf bags must be at least 3 feet away from the trash cans, as separate DPW crews will remove the leaves. Be sure not to block any sidewalks with either your trash or leaves. DPW will continue to collect leaves (at no additional cost to residents) until Friday, December 7. View the DPW flyer attached here for more information. |
Warning About Tree Topping
Published November 2018
Due to a number of trees in the Clermont area being "topped" this year, residents and property owners should be made aware that this is a practice that is highly discouraged by tree care experts. There are a number of reasons this is so, including weakened trees and premature tree death. Before hiring an arborist, please arm yourself with knowledge and do not allow your trees, which are of great value in our community, to be topped. Insist that the workers who prune your trees are certified to help ensure your trees are being cared for properly. Articles Explaining Tree Topping Don't Top: 5 Reasons Not to Top (PlantAmnesty) Topping: The Unkindest Cut of All for Trees (Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources) What's Wrong With Topping Trees? (Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources) The Myth of Tree Topping (University of Washington Center for Urban Horticulture) Tips for Hiring Arborists How to Hire an Arborist (Indiana Arborist Association) Certified Arborists Nearby (within 10 miles of 46234) (International Society of Arboriculture) |
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From Your Police Commissioner
New Clermont Police Department Website Now Live
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Published July 2018
The Clermont Police Department has a new website: clermontpolice.in.gov. The old web address (police.townofclermont.com) has been retired, as has the old town web address (townofclermont.com). The new police site will be updated more frequently than the previous version, and it will feature town ordinances and news as it relates to public safety. In addition, the site has a Frequently Asked Questions section to address typical issues that residents may have. The site is a work in progress, so if you have a question or suggested feature to add to the police website, please feel free to contact the department or the town and let us know. |
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From Your City-County Councillor
From Janice McHenry, City-County Councillor for District 6 — November 2018
It is always so enjoyable driving into Clermont and seeing the banners, flags, and in the summer the flowers, but Christmastime is extra special with your town's lovely decorations. Certainly is appreciated that Clermont takes pride in making sure the main thoroughfare always looks great—including the painting of curbs and keeping the area picked up. Thanks to everyone who is responsible for . . . Read more
It is always so enjoyable driving into Clermont and seeing the banners, flags, and in the summer the flowers, but Christmastime is extra special with your town's lovely decorations. Certainly is appreciated that Clermont takes pride in making sure the main thoroughfare always looks great—including the painting of curbs and keeping the area picked up. Thanks to everyone who is responsible for . . . Read more
Meet Your Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate
By RaCia Poston, Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate
I am RaCia Poston, Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate for the Northwest Outer District (Area 5) of Indianapolis. Within this district, I have the honor of working with neighbors in Pike Township and parts of Wayne and Washington Townships. My role as Neighborhood Advocate includes some of the following duties:
Contact RaCia at racia.poston@indy.gov or 317-327-5125.
I am RaCia Poston, Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate for the Northwest Outer District (Area 5) of Indianapolis. Within this district, I have the honor of working with neighbors in Pike Township and parts of Wayne and Washington Townships. My role as Neighborhood Advocate includes some of the following duties:
- Provide support and guidance to existing neighborhood organizations and aspiring neighborhood organizations.
- Unite and connect community residents and neighborhood groups/organizations.
- Increase communication and collaboration between the Mayor’s Office, residents, and organizations in the Northwest area.
- Listen to the concerns and issues of residents and work to create viable solutions.
Contact RaCia at racia.poston@indy.gov or 317-327-5125.
From Your Police Chief
We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that speed limits are posted to ensure both drivers and citizens arrive at their destinations safely. Traffic enforcement efforts are in full force, so please do not exceed posted limits.
Remember you can help prevent crime in our area. I urge everyone that if you see something that looks suspicious, please call 911 immediately.
Remember you can help prevent crime in our area. I urge everyone that if you see something that looks suspicious, please call 911 immediately.
