Redevelopment

Established in 2007, the Redevelopment Commission oversees and administrates the redevelopment needs and tax districts in the Town of Bargersville. The Bargersville Redevelopment Commission consists of five members appointed by the Town Council.

Redevelopment Commissioners determine areas needing development, promote the use of land in a manner that best serves tax units and residents, works with departments and agencies to serve the area, and plans and acquires areas needing redevelopment in the manner that best serves the social and economic interest of the area and its residents. (IC 36-7-14-11)

MISSION
Founded in 2007, the mission of the Bargersville Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is to promote a healthy business and community climate through the support of business attraction and retention activities, and community development opportunities. It is through these efforts, we will provide maximum quality of place benefits to our residents.
BARGERSVILLE’S STRENGTHSLOCATION
Located just 12 miles south of downtown Indianapolis, affords Bargersville a tremendous opportunity to grow its commercial, retail, office and industrial base. Nearby assets such as the Indianapolis International Airport, the I-65 corridor and the S.R. 37/I-69 corridor make this an ideal location for business and residential growth. Access to quality of life and cultural amenities in the Indianapolis metro area include: The Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Fever, The Indiana Pacers, the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, just to name a few.

EDUCATION
Two outstanding school systems support this community – Center Grove Community Schools and Franklin Community Schools. Both of these school districts offer excellent curriculums. For more information, visit their websites, which you can find links to in our Links Menu.

INFRASTRUCTURE
Bargersville’s utility capacity provides ample room for growth. It’s municipally owned water and sanitary sewer utilities provide infrastructure along the S.R. 37, S.R. 144 and S.R. 135 corridors ideal for business expansion. In addition, the town has an abundance of available acreage prime for development along these corridors.

OUR STRATEGY
In order to grow and retain business investment within the area, the RDC seeks to focus on the following sectors: Commercial, Retail, Office, and Industrial. With full support from the local elected officials, Bargersville’s vision encourages business and community development opportunities through:
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYThe Bargersville Redevelopment Authority consists of three members appointed by the Town Council. The purpose of the Authority is to plan, budget and finance as needed, land sales, leases, and other obligations regarding public improvements, after which said public improvements are leased to the Commission.

In order to accomplish the purposes of the Redevelopment Commission, the Authority has the power to finance, improve, construct, reconstruct, renovate, purchase, lease, acquire and equip local public improvements and then lease those improvements to the Commission to accomplish the approved goals of the Commission.

The Redevelopment Authority meets as needed to discuss pending issues.