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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 17, 2025 Council Minutes COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met for the Regular Meeting on March 17, 2025. Council President Stoner along with City Clerk Gill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.The meeting was open to the public in person as well as live streamed via the City Website using Zoom. INVOCATION: Council Vice President Burns led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: The roll call was conducted by City Clerk Lisa Gill and present in Council Chambers were Councilperson White, Council Vice President Burns, Councilperson Semones, Council President Stoner, Councilperson Reed, Councilperson Webb, and Councilperson Snelling. Councilperson Anderson and Councilperson Hawkins were absent from the proceedings. 7 Council Members were present in Council Chambers and 2 were absent. Heaven Williams, Council Youth Advisor was present for the proceedings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council Vice President Burns made a motion to approve the Minutes for Regular Proceedings on March 3,2025, seconded by Councilperson Semones; motion passed, 7-0. Councilperson White advised he had a correction under his comments on the Minutes for Joint Public Meeting/Hearing on Establishment of Fire Protection Territory on February 20, 2025. During his comment it says"Mr. Glover said they took a $500,000 million problem..." the word million needs to be removed. It should be$500,000. Councilperson White made a motion to amend the Minutes for Joint Public Meeting/Hearing on Establishment of Fire Protection Territory of February 20, 2025 removing the word million,seconded by Council Vice President Burns; motion passed, 7-0. Council Vice President Burns made a motion to approve the amended Minutes for Joint Public Meeting/Hearing on Establishment of Fire Protection Territory of February 20,2025 r,seconded by Councilperson Reed; motion passed, 7-0. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Council Vice President Burns made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilperson Semones; motion passed, 7-0. CLAIMS TO APPROVE: Civil City$ 1,391,688.51 Councilperson Snelling made a motion approve the Civil City Claims,seconded by Council Vice President Burns; motion passed, 7-0. Parks$ 119,527.66 Councilperson Semones made a motion approve the Parks Claims, seconded by Councilperson Snelling; motion passed, 7-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: Nothing for this evening. REPORT OF THE YOUTH ADVISOR: Miss Williams said the Youth Advocate position is now open, she will remain in the role until she graduates in May. She was invited to talk at the NAACP meeting last weekend and see the kids involved in that and the processes they use to run their meetings. With graduation coming up, Miss Williams announced she will be attending Hanover College in the fall. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Len Ashack 2025-OR-11 Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 2011-OR-73 and Establishing Sewer Rates and Sewer Capacity Fees- Mr.Ashack advised there were no changes from the last meeting. Councilperson Snelling made a motion to approve 2025-OR-11 on the third and final reading seconded by Councilperson Semones; motion passed, 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Public Comment: No comments 2. Donna Reed/Shilese Stover BAYA Sponsorship Request—See attached After Council discussion it was decided to move forward with a sponsorship at the $4500 level. Councilperson Reed made a motion to support with a sponsorship at the $4500 level from the Riverboat Fund, Special Projects seconded by Councilperson Snelling; motion passed, 7-0. 3. Bill Burns/Tricia Wall, Executive Director of Youth Link for Sponsorship Request— See attached After Council discussion it was decided to move forward with a sponsorship of$5000. Council Vice President Burns made a motion to support with a sponsorship of$5000 from the Riverboat Fund, Special Projects seconded by Councilperson Reed; motion passed, 7-0. 4. Dr. Melissa Fry/IUS and Crystal Mulcher/Community Foundation of Southern Indiana With Housing Report/Action Plan—See attached During Council discussion, Council President Stoner told Dr. Fry that there is a committee set up that addresses homelessness and he is going to request to restructure that and instead of it being focused on homelessness, changing it to housing. He would like to invite her to come speak with that committee. 5. Donna Reed/Jackie Isaacs, Executive Director of Clark and Floyd Habitat for Humanity With Update on Riddle Street Project Area — See attached Councilperson White asked Ms. Isaacs when their donation campaign would start for the next round of houses and Ms. Isaacs advised it has started now. Councilperson White said he would like to look at doing a donation this year and then again next year if it was the will of the Council. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None ATTORNEY COMMENTS: Larry Wilder— Mr. Wilder wished a everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Les Merkley—Not present. DEPARTMENT HEADS: No comments COUNCIL COMMENTS: • Councilperson White—Councilperson White wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. They are going to look at scheduling an executive session and he would like to include in that notice possible litigation against the County with respect to interfering with the City's contractual relationship with the Utica Township Fire Protection District and their interlocal agreement. He would also like to consider scheduling a meeting to go ahead and vote on the Ordinances related to the establishment of the Fire Territory. • Council Vice President Burns—Council Vice President Burns advised he received and distributed to the Council an engagement letter from Fisher Phillips regarding the collective bargaining agreements. Council Vice President Burns made a motion to accept the engagement letter as presented. Councilperson Webb seconded the motion. After further discussion it was decided to meet with the firm to discuss the scope of representation during executive session. Councilperson Burns rescinded his motion. A regular session will be scheduled directly following the executive session. The Executive Session will be on March 27th, 2025 at 5:00 PM with a Regular Session being scheduled immediately after at 6:00 PM. Council Attorney Larry Wilder will notice for the two meetings. • Councilperson Semones—No comment. • Councilperson Anderson—Not present. • Councilperson Reed—Councilperson Reed said they did a lot of great work tonight. She hopes everyone has a restful Spring Break and congratulated Miss Williams on her decision to go to Hanover College. • Councilperson Webb— No comment. • Councilperson Hawkins—Not present. • Councilperson Snelling—No comment. • Council President Stoner—Council President Stoner said he had sent an email to the Council with a proposed ordinance related to landlord neglect issues. After further research he found that the City does have an ordinance on the books, 2010-OR-30 which deals with property and structure maintenance throughout the City. If anyone has concerns related to landlord neglect the Administration has asked that those complaints go directly to the Building Commissioner Larry Wallace. Council President Stoner advised he is withdrawing his proposed ordinance. Council President Stoner asked Mr. Wilder about the removal of appointments and if the President of the Council can appoint and remove members of the committee. Mr. Wilder said he would need to go back and look at how the appointments occurred and the language used to create the committee. Council President Stoner made a motion to change the name of the Homelessness Committee to Housing and Homelessness. Councilperson Semones seconded the motion; motion passed, 7-0. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Semones made the motion to ADJOURN the meeting at 7:48 p.m. DISCLAIMER: These minutes are a summary of actions taken at the Jeffersonville City Council meetings. The full video archive of the meeting is available for viewing at www.cityofjeff.net for as long as this media is supported. APP OVED BY: q11.,w , „..,,_ ._Ai,0 Evan Stoner, Council President A EST: isa Gill,Clerk BAYA 2025 BAYA Fundraising Gala May 15, 2025 • 5:30-9 PM • The Calumet Club • 1614 E. Spring St. • New Albany Soar Sponsor • $4,500 (limited to 1) • Opportunity to speak for two (2) minutes during Opening Remarks • Standalone signage on the event stage with the name or company logo • Standalone signage with the sponsor's name located around the room at the event • Standalone shoutout on social media prior to the event • Sponsorship is noted on all marketing materials with the company logo • Table signage at the event with the company logo • Reserved table for eight (8) guests at the gala • Company logo included in the program • The company logo will be added to the BAYA website under the sponsor tab • A butterfly painted by one of our BAYA girls will be placed on the butterfly wall at the BAYA Center for one (1) year • Sticker with company name placed in BAYA Center window and on door Elevate Sponsor • $3.000 • Opportunity to speak for one (1) minute during Opening Remarks • Standalone shoutout on social media prior to the event • Sponsorship noted on all marketing materials with the company logo • Table signage at the event with the company logo • Reserved table for eight (8) guests at the gala • Company logo included in the program • Company logo will be added to BAYA website under sponsor tab • A butterfly painted by one of our BAYA girls will be placed on the butterfly wall at the BAYA Center for one (1) year Inspire Sponsor • $1,500 • Company mention on social media prior to the event • Sponsorship noted on all marketing materials with company name • Table signage at event with company logo • Reserved table for eight (8) guests at gala • Company logo included in the program • Company logo will be added to BAYA website under sponsor tab • A butterfly painted by one of our BAYA girls will be placed on the butterfly wall at the BAYA Center for one (1) year P 4virBAYA Program - Logicditior, l Mo e41.:Lp ‘ , , 6,..)44. .p. . _Qs_ q 0) k - Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes '> Program Curriculum: >> Workshops: )) Support for young girls ages > Leaders build knowledge and Weeklypublished a Empowerment workshops (6 18) skills critical to encourage, 1 curriculum aligned to that focus on educating inspire, and develop youth BAYA's program goals children on becoming '> Location that allows an entrepreneurs, leaders and educational, safe and fun y) Educate young girls within the >> BAYA Program Staff: servants environment for the program on positive ways to Qualified trained staff to participants. feel empowered and find their support students in building >> Monthly Programing: inner voice in their day-to-day high-self-esteem and Rotational creative and ') Weekly student meetings, lives confidence interactive programming to workshops and self provide new experiences for confidence related activities '> Build knowledge and skills Empowerment documents participants around the importance of Fl and resources: >> Tools to track success and coping techniques to impact decompression-related % Flexible Program quantify program outcomes depression, anxiety, stress materials, books, activities, w Engagement:Multiple site to reflect positive growth in and low-self-esteem and lessons programming to meet programs. students various community '> Real-time data systems that ezDonor Support/Funding: and school locations legitimize the impact of the Funding for the program BAYA program and additional staffing (0,) ,,, www.bayacorp.org ■ YOUTH LINK • SOUTHERN INDIANA LINKING YOUTH TO PATHWAYS OF SUCCESS MISSION To engage the community in celebrating, inspiring, and supporting student success in Southern Indiana. VISION All youth will have the resources they need to reach their full potential. • ■ 4111 r OUR WHY ♦ 0 • Established: Began as Communities In Schools of Clark County-2001 • Purpose: Aimed at improving student success • Partnerships: Collaborates with all four school districts in Clark County and New Albany High School in Floyd County • Reach: Provides resources, support, and programming to 19 schools • Services Offered: • Tutoring oMentoring O Basic needs resources -' • Mental health services O Before and after school programming ENGAGES THE WHOLE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS -' *- „ 4 , OUR PARTNER a 40/ it '` SCHOOLS BORDEN PARKWOOD WILSON • Resource Coordinator • Resource Coordinator • Resource Coordinator • Therapist • Therapist • Therapist CLARKSVILLE • 21st Century Commune • 21st Century Community • Resource Coordinator Learning Centers Learning Centers • Therapist • Extended Day Learning " • Extended Day Learning • 21st Century Community PLEASANT RIDGE PARK VIEW MIDDLE Learning Centers • Resource Coordinator • 21st Century Community • Extended Day Learning Therapist Learning Centers FRANKLIN SQUARE Extended Day Learnin RIVER VALLEY MIDDLE • Resource Coordinator •{ RIVERSIDE • 21st Century Community • Therapist • Resource Coordinator Learning Centers • Extended Day Learning Therapist JEFF HIGH HENRYVILLE Extended Day Learning • 21st Century Community • Resource Coordinator SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY Learning Centers • Therapist Resource Coordinator NEW ALBANY HIGH JOHNATHAN JENNINGS Therapist • Resource Coordinator • Resource Coordinator • Extended Day Learni • Bare Necessities • Therapist SILVER CREEK PRIMARY • Extended Day Learning • Resource Coordinator NEW WASHINGTON • Therapist • Extended Day Learning • Extended Day Learning , (aftercare only) THOMAS JEFFERSON NORTHAVEN „ • Resource Coordinator or • Resource Coordinator Program Funds • Therapist •. . Therapist • 21st Century Community Extended Day Learning Learning Centers UTICA • Extended Day Learning • Extended Day Learning HOW WE HELP BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS EXTENDED DAY LEARNING AND 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS • EDL provides an engaging, enriching, and nurturing environment • Services include homework help and various enrichment activities • OUTCOME = o Higher scores and comprehension in math and reading o Improved homework completion and class participation o Better attendance and reduced behavior problems 1023 81% students benefited from 21st CCLC and improved their rate of corn • e EDL Before & After school programs. Y�r�� x� Based on data from the 2023 - 2024 school year. HOW WE HELP ♦ ♦ IN SCHOOL SUPPORT BARE NECESSITIES • Children's unmet needs (hunger, clothing, etc) can hinder learning • This program aims to eliminate these barriers to learning • Provides essential items like coats, properly fitting shoes, lice treatment, and appropriate clothing • Connects families with community resources for further assistance OUTCOME = When students' basic needs are met, they can concentrate better on their education and long-term success o .., o SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE ;A HOW WE HELP IN SCHOOL SUPPORT 321 READ PROGRAM • 321 Read pairs community volunteers with struggling readers for weekly one-on-one sessions • Students receive a new book each week to build their home library • Support lasts for three years, from first through third grade • Helps students transform from struggling readers to successful ones • Provides patient assistance, foster excitement and a love of learning OUTCOME = Improved reading skills lead to overall academic success, making a significant impact on students' lives Is"'- HOW WE HELP IN SCHOOL SUPPORT RESOURCE COORDINATORS • Collaborate with teachers/administrators and therapists to identify barriers to success and develop student support plans for students • Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring • Facilitate Service Learning activities • Oversee the 321 Read program in elementary schools • Ensure basic needs items are delivered to low-income students • Make referrals to outside agencies for additional family needs OUTCOME = 93% of students who worked with a ResourceCoordinator showed performance improvement Based on data from the 2023-2024 school year. fi" J_ HOW WE HELP • • • IN SCHOOL SUPPORT SCHOOL BASED THERAPY • Crucial for students' focus, learning, socializing, and success • Partnership with Centerstone Mental Health • Therapy referrals come from teachers with parental consent • On-site licensed therapists help reduce barriers (financial, transportation, insurance issues) to mental health treatment for families • Access regardless of insurance status or income level OUTCOME = Early therapy leads to better academic performance and long-term stability in students' lives and as community members 627 students received counseli � ° 6% showed from a licensed therap' '. provement/growth Based on data from the 2023-2024 school year. e � HOW WE HELP • • • IN SCHOOL SUPPORT SCHOOL BASED THERAPY Total needed for Currently awarded Still this school year grants totaling needed $ 235 ,000 $88 , 896 $146 , 104 Based on principals' feedback, our School Based Therapy program is the one with the highest need / impact, saying they just don't have the resources needed without Youth Link Based on data from the 2023-2024 school year. ���40,: : HOW YOU CAN a• 0 HELP • Volunteer for our 321 Read Program • Select Youth Link for your Kroger Community Rewards - kroger.com/communityrewards • Share information with others about our programs • Advocate for Youth Link Southern Indiana in our community and with business partners • HOWYOUCAN �• HELP REQUESTING: $ 10,000 FOR OUR SCHOOL BASED THERAPY PROGRAM Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 . Southeast frym@iu.edu I Ifr HOUSING: THE AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGE IN A GROWING REGION pp� CLARK AND FLOYD COUNTIES,INDIANA f I AMU Ov G M M.0•Mi i1roN LILL1 ENOOMYFM INC 01007.2013021.11.0210 0FJ3rox MOD /OY•d ..21. I A A ri..04 1 Study Objectives •Examine the relationship between income and housing costs in Clark and Floyd counties. •Identity regional concerns around equity in housing for Black and Latine populations. •Identify the factors shaping the current rental and home-buying markets in Southern Indiana. •Explore how and why individuals and households become precariously housed in our community. 2 Context 325 P 300 crn 250 225 d�125 325 n00 a a S a a 6 a R1 P g 8 a r •, 3 1 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 Southeast frym@iu.edu U.S.Income 1020,G°° Growth by �d_a Quintile nn�n 1967-2023 1297.300 $200.000 _ 1129,400 �750 nm,wn $2841r �47,590 V Lowest —Second —Middle —Fourth -Highest —Top fifth fifth fifth fifth fifth percent �.S.Census&em Comm.eopcdatiaa srmey.I.ro202•aomal Socialaud Favnum,bupplm.ub[�MW. 4 Household Size and Age •1-oenon household •2-person household ..n h A AA f a.u. r n.zw .3-person household •4or-more-per-on houaehold r� g g A A A AAnA A A A AA A A•1* Floyd * 7 9 hA Ahhni1 AA!!!AlAb!llns% Imp„1 nAn AAA*0l 6AAA416A2AA02xe-.. Clark ���■■ f''A I*� 2000to200°hA A A AAA A AA H. Isso% ■• roror.zosa netnlffa. nma 03% 20.0% e0.0% b0.0% 80.0% I000% .mp.0.0 5 • Income and Housing 6 2 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 . Southeast frym@iu.edu o.- o Income Distribution o ° CLARK •clark •Floyd Per Capita Income:334.996 203% 20.3% Median HH Income:369,005 ly 3% FLOYD 15.2% 15.5% Per Capita Income.538,999 133% Median HH Income:$75,686 119% 12.1 83% 9.1%7 10.0% 6.7% 3.4% .9% 53% 5.7% 3.. 2.7%2.8% Less then$10,000 to 815,000 to$25,000 to 835,000 to 850,000 to.75,000 to$100.000 $150,000 $200,000 t t I PS10,=0,5T4W9q�2,,,, . ,999... .99 57999.„ $99,999. 9, 9 9, or more $149�999 �199,999 ©V 7 Median List Price and Median Income Floyd County Clark County 3289 90° 5262,500 $169,900 5164,950 2016 2022 2016 2022 I •Me•annH tPrice Inca County �„y 0 a Median List Prim Clark County a Median Household Income Floyd Counry a Median Household Income park County 8 Housing Cost Burden by Income Group I . Owners•Renters S75,000 or 1.9396 more P 1 l% 550,000 to 11.83% 574.999 -I l.l% 535,000 to 30.27% S49,999 52.2% 520,000 to 51.90% 834,999 83.6% Less than 74.37% $20,000 83.3% 5250,...ad R wu:.+mmn m,nn. m Comma,sw.. +y..35.Year rin u mc, 28t83mS oalo Prows� .Rex,.a a,Mare is.N. Cd,sI7 9 3 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 Southeast frym@iu.edu Housing Cost Burden: Renters & Owners J •Percent of Owner Occupied with a Mortgage(for households for which monthly cos.could be calculated) •Total Renter Households whose Gross Rent is 30 percent or more of Income II . i 52.3% 20.5%it ■ l.ouuv,lle(JeHerson County,KY-IN Clark Floyd Mello?l a INn�� v.wae re�re Otto,://=t;°,.�e raawnc menm°cwnmwWstney..Csi.rmremm°amu is ` cs nMt 10 $40,400 $3,367 $71,750 $5.979 ANNUAL INCOME MONTHLY ANNUAL INCOME MONTHLY FOR A MOLY Of 1111REE FOR e FAMILY OF FOUR OBifiN,� e4 l i O 1k'e%�.11.74.w' *,"„y "mitv AFTER MONTHLY •��"3 AFTER MONTHLY EXPENSES:-$1.052 El'.,.0 EXPENSES:$349 wrai+e .. .. .. FF • CT : . • 11 Equity in Housing Black and Latlne Residents 12 4 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 Southeast frym@iu.edu Median Household Income by Race 0 0 ( $71,659 Clark . 9655 0 _ .t $134,835'- $b0,B26 $n,828 Fk[.7kED,.52F.8 Floyd $66,5 I8 $70,740 Indiana RFA'$ $78,490 $5,959 Et;ri'�6 $80,042 United States $10'J,637 $40,596 1mWhite alone•Black or African American alone Asian alone aSome other racealon T or more races Cliarorarm agnonamea 13 Loan Types by Race and Hispanic Origin P Whizz 1*4% �12% AIAHPISI __11.4% „�1.2% 2SlK Black •.- .. 1.5% Hispanic •Con.entional(not inured or guaranteed by FHA,VA,OHS,or FSA) Federal Housing Administration(FHA) `•.? �. •Veterans Affairs geeed(VA) . •USDA Rural Housinging Service i or Farm Service Agency guaranteed(RHS or FSA) f ,1 cae=,`,-aaaN .n m aa.mNnJ MaJlo Hwyer ri tT,rjo.�rrri'� n c., m ,a b ern 14 Homeownership by Race and Hispanic Origin P •White alone ,Black or African American alone •AIAHPIM Hispanic or Latin origin 77.3% 71.8% 24.9% 11.1% 65.9% 5'.8% 60.0% 5l5% 52.1% Ii52 .1% 5a.1%50.1% lb r�xa Ind U. I s.......,nClaok Estimate aozz Dow Floyd a March.20240,11s.a „a r n .,..�cm.Smunar ❑e YY..;.,, rmhl.r ur...a ay//ea F'�.r'• ©moo i_w S 15 5 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 Southeast frym@iu.edu Housing Cost Burden by Rate Clark County 2022 r 69 7% 33.5% fl - 16.0% •, ,, 9 % 6�.�\ ,.!aII..p rtt7 White 910 percent noreof Inn :.Ls.PIN^r Other •Owners who spend 30 percem or more of income on housing rents •Renters who spend 30 percent or more of income on hoosmg costs ®s�a• ens• ❑":••. 1G Factors Shaping Housing Costs 17 Factors Shaping J Southern Indiana Housing Costs •Vacancy Rates •Gentrification of Older Neighborhoods,Short-Term Rentals,and Absentee Landlords •Right-Sizing Housing Development:Middle Housing •Running in Place:Building to Meet New Demand Will Not Solve the Existing Supply Shortage I 1 c b ems.. 18 6 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 . Southeast frym@iu.edu Average I Vacancy Rates 2023 ch ,'? arillirP 11 ?11111P 10 =C.. 19 1 Short Term Rentals and El I Absentee Landlords o ". Clarksville i Jeffersonville • New Albany 2023 38 118 104 2024 67 246 214 Occupancy rate 46% 51% 48% Percent Available half the year or 43% 50% 46% more Average Annual $1,457,981 $2,260,418 $1,870,476 I Revenue Source:AirDNA data accessed September 2024. 20 Running in Place ' —Floyd—Clerk 160,000 2050 2030 1a0,737 EE 176 B7,T73 75 ,87 80,000 2030 2050 60,000 1990 2030 81,041 B0.690 1970 6a,785 7a,706 400000 55,622 20,000 0 o gym--- 6 x.. 21 7 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 Southeast frym@iu.edu I I Challenges to Housing Stability ,;ses tre tame of• 22 PIT Count of the Unhoused 2018-2024 •Adults(over age 20) Young adults(18-24 years old) •Unhoused Children(under age It) ' ' ' lilt 1018 2019 3030 2021 2022 _0_. - 23 1 Housing Precarity and Homelessness P Some of the Contributing factors and precipitating events. •Multiple or serial moves as a child or adolescent. •Living in crowded housing or housing that did not fit the number of occupants or their needs. •Experiences of domestic and/or sexual violence. •A change in one's relationship status(resulting from a break-up or divorce). •Past or current substance or alcohol use disorder. •Incarceration. •Acute and chronic mental illness. •Unemployment or barriers to employment. •Loss or lack of transportation. I 24 8 Dr. Melissa Fry, Indiana University 3/17/2025 ,Southeast frym@iu.edu Social Innovation Creative Solutions to Market Challenges 25 Recommendations • •Relax zoning restrictions. - •Guard rails around short term rentals and `' absentee landownership. •Develop a portion of the market designed = ` to be affordable long term. -- -, •Land banks(local municipalities have a role to • i play). l •Community Land Trusts —� •Increase 3-9 Unit development. -. f •Code enforcement for rental properties. m'-��•Support eviction prevention and emergency shelter support for the unhoused. -44011111111111111 26 Thank you. APPLIED RESEARCH AND �� EDUCATION CENTER Community Foundation nouru uxrvearnsourersr of Southern Indiana 27 9 ATTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP TAX CREDIT ti , .._ 07- -.......... Ei BUILD - _ : I. A THE .-. - �' .._ 4. HOUSE -„, , ' ' � low Tax credits are available for any qualified individual taxpayer, small business or corporation in Indiana that makes a donation to Habitat for Humanity of Indiana. Tax credits may be used to offset individual income taxes or business taxes in RAfit the tax year the donation is made beginning in 2024. Eligible donations may be cash, land or stock. The tax credit is equal to 50% of the donation made to Habitat. For example, a #4911/ gift of $1000 qualifies you for a $500 tax credit on your IN state income tax return. There is a cap of $10,000 in tax credits allowed per tax year, but unused credits may be carried over for up to 5 years. Donations must be made to Habitat for Humanity of Indiana to process tax lehepe credits. All donations will be distributed to your local affiliate, be sure to indicate the name or county of your local affiliate on your tax credit form. Checks must be sent with a tax credit form! Ask your local Habitat affiliate Pi9"(1° at the information below for a form today! • •• • , - Habitat for Humanity Clark & Floyd Indiana Y° 711 E 8th Street, New Albany IN 47150 Habitat www.habitatcfi.org ` TAKE T H E for Humanity jisaacs@habitatcfi.org ;; CREDIT of Indiana ceHabitat We build strength,stability,self-reliance and shelter. for Humanity® Clark& Floyd Indiana Habitat For Humanity Clark and Floyd 2025 Update for City of Jeffersonville Over the course of May 2023 to February 2025, HFHCFI completed 7 homes in Spring Hill Station. By the numbers: • Seven new homeowner families. Including: o Robynn Webb and her 4 children o Dorcas Marrero and her two children,Title Speaker at St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities 2024 Fundraising Event o Saleah Douglas and her 3 children o Aaron and Angelia Spalding and their 4 children o Tommie Robinson and her three children, Title Speaker at Habitat CFI 2024 Fundraising Event and 2025 PowHERFul, a female empowerment event. o Sierra Golden and her two children o Sabrina Maple and her child • One"Pocket Park"with trees donated by the City of Jeffersonville Planning and Zoning Department and chairs constructed by Eagle Scout Andrew Crain • Mortgage receivables for HFHCFI increased by$3,031 per month • Over$1.5 million in new assets built • Appraisals increased from $220,000 to$245,000 from 2023 builds to 2025 builds • 1,026 volunteers donated 6,467 hours of volunteer time, adding up to an estimated volunteer impact of$216,577. • Over$1 Million raised towards the construction/hard costs to date. Most from small donations and in-kind donors • Organizations and businesses that supported the project at$50,000 or more: o City of Jeffersonville/City of Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, Ogle Foundation, CenterPoint Energy, Metro United Way What's Next? Accepting applications for homeownership in April! Plan to build remaining 3 homes in 2026, beginning fundraising now. Also looking for new land for our next chapter of projects. 711E 8th Street,New Albany,IN 47150 tel(812)948-1235 jisaacs@habitatcfi.org habitatcfi.org Equal Housing Opportunity.