This resolution, pursuant to state statute, takes the steps necessary to allow the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission to establish a new Meridiam Economic Development Area (“Meridiam EDA”) for the fiber network personal property to be installed by Meridiam SAS; Hoosier Networks, LLC; and their affiliates or subsidiaries to extend fiber internet infrastructure throughout the City of Bloomington. On June 6, 2022, the Redevelopment Commission (“RDC”) passed Resolution 22-33, which established the Meridiam EDA, approved an Economic Development Plan for the Meridiam EDA, and designated Hoosier Networks, LLC as the designated taxpayer for purposes of Indiana Code 36-7-14. As required by law, the RDC submitted its declaratory resolution and the economic development plan for the Meridiam EDA to the Plan Commission for its review. On June 13, 2022, the Plan Commission found that the declaratory resolution and economic development plan were consistent the City’s Comprehensive Plan for development and issued its order in Resolution RS- 23-22. As required by Indiana Code § 36-7-14-16(b), the Common Council approves and issues the Order found in Plan Commission Resolution RS-23-22, which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A.

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