Whitestown RDC approves legal, engineering invoices and Padgett Commons reimbursement

The Town of Whitestown Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a set of claims and a reimbursement request tied to the Paget/Padgett Commons roadway work.

The commission approved two legal invoices from Bose (invoice numbers 926912 and 930567) after a brief request from Nathan Messer that staff provide documentation for new members explaining contract commitments and funding sources. The chair and staff agreed to prepare supporting materials and to hold an executive-session briefing before the next meeting so new commissioners understand prior commitments and reimbursements.

Town staff explained that StructurePoint is providing engineering review, construction inspection and contract-management services for roadway work on the Paget/Padgett Commons projects (CR575/CR550). Staff said StructurePoint’s invoices (including invoice 199713 for program management and inspection) are currently paid from existing TIF (tax increment financing) funds and may later be reimbursed from bond proceeds. Nathan Messer moved to approve the invoice; Cheryl Hancock seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The commission also approved a reimbursement application and certification letter from New City for work on Padgett Commons. Staff stated the town issued roughly $30,000,000 in bonds, with about $23,000,000 allocated for the New City road construction project and approximately $7,000,000 available for other authorized work; the commission approved forwarding the certified reimbursement to the bond trustee for distribution. All approvals were by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The meeting included no contested debate on these items; staff will supply line-item explanations of invoices and clarify which costs will remain on TIF funds versus those expected to be reimbursed from bond proceeds.