The Pike Township Residents Association, Inc. (PTRA) is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for Pike Township neighbors to discuss regional and local neighborhood concerns such as land use, development, parks and recreation, transportation, schools, drainage and sewage problems, water supply, area beautification, etc. PTRA serves as an umbrella organization for local neighborhood associations as well as serving the needs of individual residents and businesses. PTRA meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Pike Township Government Center ( 5665 Lafayette Road ) and this meeting is open to the public.

For membership information and application form  CLICK HERE

You are invited to join PTRA and participate in their meetings. If you need more information, please contact the current president, Susan Blair, whose name is listed below.

Contact Information:

      Susan Blair
Pike Township Residents Association
P.O. Box 78673
Indianapolis , IN 46278
317-872-6744
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2/25/2010

MAYOR BALLARD NAMES PAUL CIESIELSKI NEW CHIEF OF IMPD; PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR STRAUB ANNOUNCES REORGANIZATION

INDIANAPOLIS (2.25.10) – Mayor Greg Ballard today named Paul Ciesielski as chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, while Public Safety Director, Dr. Frank Straub, announced other changes to IMPD’s command team.

“Paul brings the right mix of command experience, community credibility, and leadership skills to the position of chief of police,” stated Ballard.  “He is committed to making Indianapolis a safer place to work, live and raise a family.”

Ciesielski was promoted to chief of IMPD from his current position as commander of the department’s Northwest district, where he had served since January 2007.  He has over 23 years service on the force.

“It's an honor and privilege to serve as your chief of police,” said Ciesielski.  “I am proud of the leadership team we have assembled and the service our officers provide to the community every day. I look forward to working with every officer to make our city a better place to live.”

Along with the appointment of a new police chief, Director Straub announced the following changes to the command staff:

•          Daryl Pierce: Assistant Chief of Police

•          Ronald Hicks: Deputy Chief of Operations

•          Valerie Cunningham: Deputy Chief of Professional Standards

•          Michael Spears: Captain, Planning and Research Division

•          John Conley: Major, Homeland Security Division

•          Michael Bates: Commander, Homeland Security Division

"The IMPD leadership changes announced today represent an important moment in the Department's rich history,” stated Straub.  “This talented and diverse team represents the future of policing in the City of Indianapolis .  A police department that is committed to driving down crime and violence, strengthening ties to the community it serves, and building a diverse workforce while developing the next generation of leaders."

Mayor Ballard also took time to praise the work of IMPD Chief Michael Spears.

“Chief Spears led IMPD during some of its most difficult and challenging times—but he did so with distinction, dedication, and honor.  All Indianapolis citizens owe him a debt of gratitude for his service.”

2/16/2010

RESIDENTS RECYCLE RECORD AMOUNT AT POST-HOLIDAY RECYCLING EVENT

INDIANAPOLIS - For the fourth year in a row, residents took advantage of the Post-Holiday Recycling Event on January 9 to recycle and properly dispose of holiday waste and unwanted electronics. This year’s event brought in the largest amount of recyclable materials, including a thirty-five percent increase in electronics from last year.

“We had a fantastic turnout at this year’s event and that just goes to show how much our citizens want to do their part to make Indianapolis a more sustainable city,” said Mayor Ballard. “Recycling efforts like this really benefit our community and help improve our quality of life here in Indianapolis .”

The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, in conjunction with Indy Parks, the Department of Public Works and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, hosted the event last month at four city park locations, including Broad Ripple, Ellenberger, Garfield and Krannert Parks. Recyclable materials including Christmas trees, cardboard, Styrofoam and electronics were accepted. This was the first year that residents could drop off Styrofoam for recycling.

During a four hour period, volunteers collected an event record of tonnage of recyclable materials including:

• 97.09 tons of electronics (compared to 71.63 tons in 2009) • 7.3 tons of cardboard (compared to five tons in 2009) • 510 pounds of Styrofoam

“The post holiday recycling event is a great way for our citizens to get involved,” said Office of Sustainability Director, Kären Haley.  “Our citizens want to do the right thing, and this event is an easy way for them to properly dispose of their unwanted electronics and recycle other waste associated with the holidays.”

Mayor Ballard launched SustainIndy and created the Office of Sustainability in October of 2008.  SustainIndy is a bold and innovative enterprise aimed at delivering long-term cost savings to the city, building the local economy, improving our quality of life and enhancing our environmental and public health. Its efforts are designed to aggressively move Indianapolis forward in making it one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest .

2/11/2010

CITY SEEKS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE PARKING EFFICIENCIES

Innovative bids for parking operations would consolidate government contracts

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Gregory A. Ballard is seeking experienced companies to respond to a request for qualifications (RFQ) issued today for a long-term concession arrangement and management contract for the City’s parking system. The City plan envisions combining operation of government parking assets, such as parking lots, metered spaces and garages, under one management company to create efficiencies and savings. It will also result in easier parking with increased customer satisfaction.

The City currently oversees more than 15,000 parking spaces and hopes this effort will incorporate other governmental entities’ parking lots throughout the area. Included in this request are

• Three Capital Improvement Board (CIB) surface lots and one parking garage

• Two City of Indianapolis parking garages

• Three garages managed by Simon Property Group

• Two state parking garages and one lot

• All metered street spaces

In addition, the proposal asks for responses for the State of Indiana downtown parking garages and the parking to be created at the new Wishard Memorial Hospital .

A request for information on parking at Indianapolis International Airport is attached to the proposal.

“By better utilizing the City’s parking assets, visitors and residents will enjoy the benefits of new parking technologies. This will also create a better parking experience for the customers of the spaces and garages,” Mayor Ballard said. “Under this plan, we expect to see a greater number of metered spots becoming available to residents and visitors, which is something they want.”

The city’s solution to downtown parking also serves as an economic opportunity for downtown stores and restaurants.

“Teaming with the City and other government entities makes good sense. Instead of having multiple government entitles with multiple contracts, the City and State, along with the CIB can operate all parking under one contract, resulting in greater efficiencies, increased revenues and a more responsible use of taxpayer money,” said Ann Lathrop, CIB board chair.

With a substantial need for improved infrastructure, the City seeks innovative solutions to help fund a growing problem without creating additional financial burdens on the people of Indianapolis .

“The dollars created from a potential agreement to manage Indianapolis ’ parking system will be used to fund tangible projects — such as repairing crumbling curbs and sidewalks, restoring bridges and resurfacing deteriorating roads,” Mayor Ballard said.

Responses to the RFQ are due March 15, 2010.  The RFQ can be found on the Mayor’s Web site at indy.gov/mayor.  Questions should be directed to Michael Huber, the Mayor’s Director of Enterprise Development, at mhuber@indy.gov .

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