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Round the Ripple - by Bill Malcolm

posted: May 27, 2016

FEMA restores flood insurance

The City has reached an agreement in federal court with FEMA and Indianapolis has been reinstated into the national flood insurance program.

FEMA had canceled the program for Indianapolis in a surprise move in late April claiming the city failed to meet certain criteria.

The City now has to adopt certain technical corrections into the flood protection ordinance.

Carless and carefree in the Ripple (end of series)

My car is back from Wisconsin (complete with new alternator) and I'm happy. Detroit wins after all.

I still take the bus downtown sometimes, though, and also can be found on the Monon Trail riding my bike to the gym, the store, etc. Still, it's nice to have a car in the Ripple. And I'm very disappointed to discover IndyGo service is worse than I realized with buses frequently late coming from downtown.

County income tax hike set for vote to fund transit

The City Council ok'd allowing voters to hike the income tax 0.25% to fund transit. The vote will be in the general election in November.

Marion County already has a very high county income tax rate (higher than Hamilton County) so it will be interesting to see if it passes.

The Indy Chamber released a statement in support of the vote. Indeed, their Mark Fisher is leading the charge supporting passage of the income tax hike to fund transit.

Broad Ripple's City Councilor, Colleen Fanning, voted in favor of sending the issue to the voters.

Legislation enacted two years ago requires each county in the region to have a vote and also bars light rail. It couldn't be more complicated. So don't hold your breath for a truly regional transit system unless you plan on moving.

Broad Ripple Pool opens

Broad Ripple Pool will be open May 28th to August 7th, 2016. Hours are Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm and Sundays 12pm-6pm. Swim team and swim lesson registrations are now being accepted. Call 317-327-7161 or visit indyparks.org for more information. In other news from BR Park:

• 21st Annual Touch a Truck at Broad Ripple Park will be June 17th, 2016, at 9:30am. The cost is $5 per child.

• June 24, 2016, will be a "Superhero show" at 6:15pm

Summer registrations are now being accepted for Broad Ripple Park summer classes. Get involved this summer with gymnastics, ballet, acting, fitness, gardening and more at Broad Ripple Park. Visit broadripplepark.org, indyparks.org or call 317-327-7161 to register or for more information.

Williams Creek police patrol Marrott Park

On a recent Sunday, a Williams Creek police officer was patrolling Marrott Park apparently citing dog owners who let Fido run free.

Upcoming

May 28, 2016 - Broad Ripple Pool opens
June 2, 2016 - Cathy Morris performs at Holliday Park at 7 pm (food trucks available)
June 3, 2016 - First outdoor movie at the IMA
June 16, 2016 - Matt Roush performs at Holliday Park, 7pm (food trucks available)
June 24, 2016 - BRVA duck race on the canal Sunday June 26 from 3:00-5:00 at the Rainbow Bridge (Guilford and The Canal).
August 7, 2016 - Broad Ripple Pool closes

Bill Malcolm also writes a travel column in The Midwest Eagle and is a reporter for All Aboard Indiana (as a volunteer for both). He advocates for fair and affordable utility rates for a national association based in Washington, D.C. He welcomes reader feedback and story ideas. Send to Bill@BroadRippleGazette.com

bill@broadripplegazette.com

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