It seemed like a good idea in 1972 when the California Legislature passed the Mills Act, a voluntary program designed to save crumbling historic buildings from ruin by allowing cities
City officials said the hikes were necessary to pay restructured debt on the consolidation of Carmel's water services and for future expansions of sewer lines.
City Council President Jeff Worrell said Monday that a ride with Carmel traffic officers last week convinced him it would be possible to enforce a roundabout speed limit.
The two Indianapolis-based developers have requested the city issue a total of $76 million in developer-backed bonds to help cover the cost of design and construction of the projects.
The change in status means voters in 2027 will elect a city clerk and two additional city council members one at-large and another representing a sixth district.