Public health + safety

• Nearly 30% will go to IMPD. This will increase first-year pay for officers + introduce a $10,000 signing bonus, in the hopes of filling 200 positions.
• 22% each is slotted for the Department of Public Works and the Indianapolis Fire Department.
• $2 million will be allotted for a physician-led emergency response team.

Infrastructure

• $157 million will be set aside for storm-water improvements.
• $288 million is allotted for roads, bridges + greenways.

Municipal corporations

• $130 million will go to IndyGo.
• The Indianapolis Public Library is receiving $76 million.
• $315 million is being allotted for the Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County.
• $156 million is going to the Capital Improvement Board.
• The Indianapolis Airport Authority will receive $247 million.

A few more details

• One aim of the budget is to bring in $89,000 more than it spends.
• The city is spending $27 million to give homeowners a property tax break of up to $150.
• This is is the sixth straight balanced budget passed with bipartisan support — without selling public assets or a tax increase.

• Adult Walking Club: The Garfield Gait-ers | Wed., Oct. 19 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Garfield Park, 2502 Shelby Street, Indianapolis | Free | Adults ages 55+ are invited to a planned walk using trails throughout the park and nearby neighborhoods.
• The Rise and Deconstruction of Reconstruction: A One-Act Play | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York Street, Indianapolis | Free | Take a deep dive into the complex landscape of the Reconstruction era and racial equity today.

• The Americans & Stephen Kellogg | Thu., Oct. 20 | 9 p.m. | White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St, Indianapolis | $30.00 - $35.00 | Catch Stephen in Indy as part of his “Keep It Up, Kid” tour.

• Downtown Safari 2022 | Fri., Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | University Park, 307 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis | $0.00 - $8.00 | Explore wildlife in architecture + sculpture around downtown Indianapolis during this 45-minute tour.
• Indy Fuel vs. Fort Wayne Komets | Fri., Oct. 21, Thu., Nov. 17 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St, Indianapolis | $16.00 - $48.00 | Watch Indy’s minor league hockey team take on Fort Wayne.

• Highly EVolved Indianapolis EV Showcase | Sat., Oct. 22 | 12-5 p.m. | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis | Free | Get up to speed on driving electric by learning about incentives for EV owners, asking the experts all of your questions, and talk to other local drivers about EV ownership.*

• Local artists and musicians
• Artisan vendors
• Pumpkin decorating

• 53º | Partly cloudy | 1% chance of rain

• Art supply store Mystery Fun Club is hosting its grand opening on Tues,. Oct. 25 at 1102 Prospect St. in Fountain Square. The event includes an after party at World Famous Hot Boys with drink and food specials for artists from 7-10 p.m. 🎨

• Yesterday, Creative Works — a company that designs + installs props and attractions for the amusement industry — cut the ribbon on its new Indy headquarters. The $7 million relocation to a 69,000-sqft facility will bring 90 jobs to Indy, with plans to add another 50 over the next two years. (Inside Indiana Business)

• Indiana Learns is offering a statewide tutoring program for parents and families to provide support for students recovering from learning loss due to the pandemic. The program will provide up to $1,000 in tutoring grants. (WISH)
• All nine members of the Greenwood Common Council voted to approve a proposal awarding $1 million to three of its school districts — Center Grove, Greenwood, and Clark-Pleasant. The money will be split evenly among the three districts + could be used for security equipment. 🏫 (WISH)
• La Plaza’s pilot trade course is preparing to graduate its first 16 students with valuable construction certifications. The first cohort welcomed 21 students, half of which were women, with goals of breaking pay barriers + diversifying the industry. The organization plans to welcome a second cohort in 2023. 🎓 (WISH)

• Newfields was named the No. 1 best garden in the US to visit all year round by Best Life. The online magazine praised Newfields for its seamless combination of art and nature + highlighted its Winterlights celebration, which decorates with over a million lights during the holiday season. 🎄

• Bloomington’s Oliver Winery was named an Impact “Blue Chip” Brand for 2021 by Wine Spectator, making it the only US-based winery outside of California to earn the award, which highlights the best performing wineries. Oliver showed an annual growth rate of 9.3% and is distributed in 40+ states. 🍷 (Inside Indiana Business)

• Duke Energy awarded $250,000+ in grants to 20 Indiana organizations for environmental projects, including initiatives to enhance parks, protect habitats, and support clean water. 🌳 (Inside Indiana Business)

• The Indianapolis Zoo announced 51 nominees for the Worldwide Wildlife Conservation Prize. Nominees from across the globe exemplify a dedication to save species and increase sustainability. The winner will receive $250,000 and be celebrated, alongside five other finalists, at the Indianapolis Prize Gala on Sept. 20, 2023. (IndyStar)

• If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*

• indoor swimming pool
• splash pad
• fitness room
• indoor track
• heating + cooling improvements

• 2.5-acre pond stocked for fishing
• sports fields
• pickleball court
• walking trails
• outdoor basketball court