Ft Wayne Times

August 8, 2024 - Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced a proactive plan to invest financial resources in vital projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all residents in Fort Wayne.

The City of Fort Wayne has received a local income tax supplemental distribution from the State of Indiana amounting to $15.3 million.

Potential projects will focus on strengthening neighborhoods and enhancing quality-of-life opportunities for the public.

Focus areas include:

- Funding for each City Council district for neighborhood projects: $250,000 per district, totaling $1.5 million

- Funding for City Council at-large for neighborhood projects: $300,000

- Crossing bridge over Coliseum Boulevard as part of the Pufferbelly Trail: $2.5 million

- Three Portland Loos in the downtown area: $900,000

- Funding for Riverfront Phase IIB work: $2.8 million

- Playground equipment at City Parks – Lakeside, McCormick, Indian Village, Waynedale, Jehl, and Franke: $1.2 million

- Public safety funding as a requirement of the local income tax supplemental distribution: $1.4 million

- Set aside funds for the City’s general fund balance: $551,310

- Set aside funds for future capital projects through the LIT/CEDIT fund: $4.1 million

“It’s vital that we invest resources in projects and initiatives that will benefit the public as we work to help ensure that Fort Wayne continues to grow and succeed,” said Mayor Tucker. “The additional funding will allow us to maximize our collective efforts to ensure our community is safe, affordable, and enjoyable and that we look to quality-of-life amenities that will build up people and neighborhoods.”

Mayor Tucker’s Administration will work with City Council on the next steps to bring the planned initiatives to fruition.