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Felecia Roseburgh, Director of Supplier Engagement & Economic Impact gave updates regarding engagement and impact.
A slide in the presentation includes a breakdown of common household triggers, with chemical cleaners topping the list at more than a fifth of the total.
Syphilis cases remain a concern. While the graphic presented notes a decrease in local cases, Heumann noted the increase in cases nationally and gave additional information in breaking down local statistics.
HIV cases are decreasing locally.
Local statistics also show a decrease in gonorrhea cases.
For context, Heumann provided a slide of the most recent CDC statistics from 2024
Tara Parchman, Director of Finance, Marion County Public Health Department presented proposed General Ordinance No. 1-2026 including a slide noting current fees, revised fees, and change.
Members of the Public Health Committee gather for its meeting today with about 10 people in the audience.
Long Term Care includes a $17 million decrease in cash and investments, $55 million more net position, a favorable $11 million variance to budget for operating income (loss) and a favorable $0 million variance to budget in nonoperating revenue (expense).
The update from Eskanazi Health notes decreases in cash investments and net position, operating income (loss) described as unfavorable, and nonoperating revenue (expense) described as favorable.
Updates from the Marion County Public Health Department include an $8 million net position, negative $5 million in operating income (loss), and $14 million nonoperating revenue (expense).
The review notes $35 million more in cash and investments, $105 million more net position, a $13 million variance to operating income budget described as favorable, and a $3 million variance to nonoperating revenue budget described as unfavorable.
Also discussed was impact from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, resulting in a $340 billion reduction in hospital payments across 10 years.
Other future considerations include additional GASB statements effective this year and next.
Another slide presented included information on a future accounting consideration regarding GASB Statement No. 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements (2026 Effective Date)
A presentation slide includes notes on financial statement disclosures included.
Committee members sit at a table with rows of chairs for people to observe from the audience.
"Indianapolis Education Operating Referendum Options" was the header for a screen displaying a chart of scenarios, assumptions, approximate annual need, referendum rates, taxpayer impact and percentage increase.
A screen displays a chart with the header, Referendum: How Much? Lower-value columns are shaded red; higher value columns are shaded green.
A television screen displays a possible question for voters with headers, 2026 Referendum - how much, for how long, and for what purpose?
A television displays the message, we have the opportunity to build and not tear down.
The board is seated at a table on the left, with an audience of about 40 people sitting on the right.
Displays in the boardroom show a spreadsheet with details of the monthly financial report.
Large-screen displays throughout the boardroom show the IndyGo East Campus exterior.
People are assembling in the boardroom prior to the start of the IndyGo Board of Directors meeting.
Board members sit at a table before and audience of about a dozen people.
About 15 people sit in the audience area behind a yellow "Caution" tape line. Beyond the line, the board and related corporation staff sit at three tables in a U shape open to the audience.
The lobby of Eskenazi Health is quiet with few people, as shown overlooking from a second-floor walkway.
About a dozen people are scattered throughout the seating area waiting for the meeting to begin.
About a dozen people are scattered throughout the seating area waiting for the meeting to begin.
A table with three chairs is at the front of the meeting room, with nameplates for Bean, Macon and Wize on the table.
The entrance to the meeting was locked until shortly before the 1 p.m. start time.
About 50 people are scattered throughout the rows of seats in the theater.
Chief Tanya Terry and Asst. Chief Michael Wolley address the board.
Ishanti Perera, Acting/Interim CFO, explains details of the budget process to the board.
Consultants at the far end of the meeting room stand individually and introduce themselves to the board.
Bean and Wize are seated at a table in front of an audience in front of an audience of a half dozen people.
About half a dozen people are in attendance at today's meeting
Empty board meeting room at 1935 N. Meridian St. open and available to public (none present).
Photo of notice posted outside board offices showing 2 p.m. meeting time.
Screen shot of meeting details including 1 p.m. start time on board web site.
Much of the audience has moved forward to record a student musical performance that included students playing drums, xylophones and other instruments while singing and waving streamers
Audience members watch as a group of students stand before seated board members
Room 221 of the Indianapolis City-County building is empty. In the background of the picture there is a table with empty chairs where those hosting the meeting would sit. The foreground of the picture shows rows of empty chairs where those attending the meeting would sit.
The bulletin board on the first floor of the Indianapolis City-County building displays a variety of paper notices for public viewing.
A videocamera records the board meeting for online distribution.
Audience members review a presentation at the library board meeting.
About 30 people are attending the meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library board
Tree trunk has been split by recent storm, leaving section of tree across roadway.
Recent storm has split trunk of tree growing on north side of road. Large portion of tree has fallen across westbound lane of East 33rd Street, East of Franklin Road, shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025.