The Fishers City Council Finance Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to send the mayor’s $182.5 million 22025 spending plan before the full council September 9, for a first reading and public hearing.  City Controller Lisa Bradford told the committee there will be two minor changes to the proposed spending plan when it before the council for first reading.

Mayor Scott Fadness is asking council members to double the appropriation for Neighborhood Vibrancy grants from $200,000 to $400,000.  The rules governing such grants will be the same in 2025 as they were in 2024.

Neighborhoods may apply for the grants.  If approved, the city pays 80% of the cost and the neighborhood pays 20%, with a ceiling of $25,000 on each grant.

The mayor is also including an extra $25,000 for the Council desks used for Council meetings to be reconfigured.