Public Meetings

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Published: Monday, 17 November 2014 16:34

The 2023 Legacy Joint Funding Committee Meetings

Citizens Square – Lower Level – Council Chambers

May 31st - 4:30pm

Financial Summary

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Published: Wednesday, 27 August 2014 10:06

For the most recent financial summary, please follow this link to SmartGov, and scroll to the section entitled City Financial Statements.

Youth/Prep Sports

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Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2014 09:40

McMillen Community Center
The new and improved McMillen Community Center was opened in June 2014 and provides state-of-the-art recreation facilities for Fort Wayne residents. It met Legacy requirements because it helps stabilize an area in need and promotes recreation for the community's youth. Read the original news release here. Find out more here.

Youth Sports Community Assessment
The Legacy Fort Wayne Task Force recommendation for the Youth / Prep Sports Initiative stated that we should "Build on our existing strengths to make Fort Wayne a first-choice destination for youth/prep sports." The Youth Sports Community Assessment and Market Potential Study is complete and is helping establish which youth sports projects are marketable and make the most sense for Fort Wayne.

World Baseball Academy Lighting Project
Legacy funding helped provide lighting for the World Baseball Academy and maximize the use of the fields for tournaments and local play. The funding helped leverage private investment and establish a sports program that serves thousands of area youth each year.

Past/Current Projects

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Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2014 09:39

Downtown Riverfront Study
Riverfront Fort Wayne is the first comprehensive look at ways to draw people to our rivers. It will provide a road map to world-class investment and should conclude in the first quarter of 2015. Find out more here.

McMillen Community Center
The new and improved McMillen Community Center was opened in June 2014 and provides state-of-the-art recreation facilities for Fort Wayne residents. Read the original news release here. Find out more here.

Ewing Street/Fairfield Avenue
Ewing and Fairfield are being converted to two-way streets and a new roundabout will connect the two streets with Wells and Superior streets. Learn more here.

Youth Sports Study
The Legacy Fort Wayne Task Force recommendation for the Youth / Prep Sports Initiative stated that we should "Build on our existing strengths to make Fort Wayne a first-choice destination for youth/prep sports." A Youth Sports Community Assessment and Market Potential Study is complete and the Parks Department is working with community leaders to determine the next steps.

Indiana Tech Academic Center
This state-of-the-art facility houses classrooms, a leadership center and the Center for Creative Collaboration. Other features include labs, a library, art gallery, auditorium, theatre and programs to help youth develop math skills and entrepreneurs develop successful businesses. Read the original news release here. Find out more here.

The University of Saint Francis downtown campus
The University of Saint Francis is renovating two historic, underutilized downtown buildings, which will accommodate a business school and programs for music technology and media entrepreneurial training. Read the original news release here. University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center.

Wells Street Bridge
The historic Wells Street Bridge is now lighted thanks to Legacy dollars. It is home to many gatherings; find out more about renting the bridge here.

Fort Wayne Trails
Legacy dollars are being used as match money for several federally funded trail projects. Construction is taking place between 2013 and 2016 on the Rivergreenway Extension from Johnny Appleseed Park to Shoaff Park, two sections of the Pufferbelly Trail, the Engle Road Trail, the Six-Mile Creek Trail and the Covington Road Trail. Find out more about local trails.

How to propose a Legacy project

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Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2014 09:27

A review committee comprised of nine members appointed by the Mayor and City Council members are responsible for evaluating potential proposals. The process is illustrated on the chart available for download here.

Download the full explanation of how the process works here.

Download the concept letter instructions here.

Before proposing a project, consider the evaluation criteria. Will the project:

• • Produce a transformational outcome?
  • Leverage significant private investment?
  • Serve as a catalyst for additional investment?
  • Be sustainable and provide long-term community benefits?
  • Produce new jobs, additional tax base and/or stabilize areas in need?
  • Meet one of the three priority areas: Downtown/Riverfront, Economic Development, Youth/Prep Sports?

Proposals initiated by private or non-profit entities are encouraged to set up a pre-proposal meeting with a member of the Community Development Division. Set up that meeting by dialing 3-1-1 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.