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Approve Resolution 2026-069 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Indianola City Council · Apr 6, 2026 · Budget

Recorded in the minutes as “Approve Resolution 2026-069 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $2,500,000 general obligation urban renewal capital loan notes…”. Passed 6–0; Yes: Rabe, Dalby, Armstrong, Davis, Sones, Lane. Amount in the record: $2,500,000.

What this means (Tax increment financing (TIF)): Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

How each member voted

OfficialVote
Mellisa SonesYes
Ron DalbyYes
Steve ArmstrongYes
Tiffany DavisYes
Josh RabeYes
Bob LaneYes

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “to approve Resolution 2026-069 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $2,500,000 general obligation urban renewal capital loan notes (ECP/UR)”.

Motion as recorded: “to approve Resolution 2026-069 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $2,500,000 general obligation urban renewal capital loan notes (ECP/UR)”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “On roll call, the vote was AYES: Rabe, Dalby, Armstrong, Davis, Sones, Lane. NAYS: None. Whereas the Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Apr 6, 2026 meeting, p. 3 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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