@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The Indianapolis City-County Council Environmental Sustainability Committee members include: John Barth, Chair, D-District 7 Jesse Brown, D-District 13 Derek Cahill, R-District 23 Brienne Delaney, D-District 2

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Michael Dilk, R-District 24 Michael-Paul Hart, R-District 20 Andy Nielsen, D-District 14 Carlos Perkins, D-District 6 Nick Roberts, D-District 4

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The Indianapolis City-County Council Environmental Sustainability Committee reviews information, receives input from stakeholders, and recommends policy changes to the full council.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The Committee focuses on improving environmental conditions within Indianapolis and Marion County, particularly regarding climate change, solid waste, water quality, and green space initiatives.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The meeting is taking place in room 260 of the City County Building.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Todays agenda includes Elanco Initiatives on Environmental Sustainability DPW Solid Waste Update White River Alliance - 2024 Presentation Follow Up.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy They are discussing Elanco's new building and grounds and if they planned for stormwater or if there are plans for the use of solar energy.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The new Elanco Global Headquarters is located on the western edge of the White River in Indianapolis, on the former site of the General Motors Stamping Plant. Specifically, it's situated at 340 S White River Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46222.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The campus occupies 40 acres and includes a six-story office building and connected innovation and collaboration buildings.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Next up is the launch of Thriving Nonprofits.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Now they are talking about solid waste.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy They are basically reiterating what was covered at the Department of Public Works meeting from last week.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The new solid waste vendors will be WM, Reworld, and South Side Recycling.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Employees of current companies should be transitioned to the new companies with comparable salaries.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The contracts will be 10 year agreements.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Next up is the 2024 White River Alliance presentation follow up.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The White River Alliance (WRA) is a 16-county consortium of local governments, industry, utilities, universities, agriculture and the regional community that exists to protect and improve water quality on a watershed basis in the larger Upper White River Region.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The White River report card grade is a C.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The report card is based on 18 areas grouped as "water", "land", and "community".

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy They are discussing wetland change improvement strategies.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Now they are talking about tree canopy improvement stratagies.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Flooding improvement strategies are being discussed now.

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy You can find more information about the White River report card here: thewhiteriveralliance.org/programs/white…

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy You can find more information about the White River Alliance here: thewhiteriveralliance.org

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. This concludes the Indianapolis City-County Council Environmental Sustainability Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.. For more meeting coverage, check out . documenters.org

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