Mayor's Office

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FRANKLIN MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL TO BUILD NEW INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

The City of Franklin is proud to announce that the Franklin Mayor's Youth Council is building the first Inclusive-Playground in Franklin.  They wanted to create a playground where children of all abilities could play and be together.  An inclusive playground is built with component so children of any ability can feel like they are included in group play.  

The group of Franklin Community High School students are challenged to raise $150,000.  THEY NEED YOUR HELP!  Please visit www.jccf.org to donate to the Franklin Parks and Recreation Fund.  There will be a community build in May for all donors and people in the community.  

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City Council

ABOUT FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL

The City of Franklin Common Council consists of seven members who serve as the legislative branch of the City of Franklin. The members are elected by voters in their district and each member serves a four-year term.

CURRENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Jennifer Price
District 3
317.408.3599
Josh Prine
District 1 
317.979.8768
Anne McGuinness
District 2
317.509.0925
Kenneth Austin
317.752.3819
Irene Nalley
District 5
317.555.1212
Shawn Taylor
At Large
317.696.2525
Todd Shuck
At Large
Contact Mr. Shuck
317.696.6530
 
The City Council is governed by Indiana Code. 
 
Indiana Code Title 36 (IC 36) is the section that relates directly to Local Government, which includes the City of Franklin. The Common Council is the City of Franklin Legislative Body as defined in IC 36-4-6.
 
Chapter 7 of IC 36-4 outlines the City's budget process and compensation of officers and employees.

Meetings

  • First and Third Monday, rescheduled or cancelled for holidays that fall on Mondays
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • City Hall, 70 E Monroe St., Franklin, IN 46131
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Videos
Recorded videos are available 24 to 48 hours following the meeting on the City of Franklin YouTube Channel
 

Clerk-Treasurer

CLERK-TREASURER RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary function of the Clerk-Treasurer, a four-year elected official, is to serve as the fiscal officer of the City of Franklin. The Clerk-Treasurer processes the receipts and expenditures of all City money; prescribes the payroll for the City; determines the manner in which vendors, officers, and employees are paid; manages the City financial accounts; makes all investments on behalf of the City; prepares the budget estimates of revenue, financial statements and the proposed tax rate; manages all City records; serves as the Clerk of the City Council and Board of Public Works and Safety by preparing agendas, recording proceedings and maintaining custody of records.
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Gateway

Gateway is the primary collection and publishing tool for local government units submitting their required reports to the State of Indiana. It has the benefits of a digital collection into a robust data warehouse and immediate accessibility to taxpayers.

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance is the State authority on property tax and local government. To learn more about the budget process, visit the Department’s website at www.in.gov/dlgf.

City Court

CITY COURT - Judge K. Mark Loyd

City Court remains open to the public for walk in payments and questions at 2851 N Morton Street Franklin.    City Court will be back to normal Court schedule beginning June 1, 2020.  Please go to www.mycase.in.gov to look up your new Court date.  Please feel free to contact the Court with any questions at 317-736-3619.
FRANKLIN CITY COURT IS ACCEPTING E-FILING EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2019. 
The City Court handles traffic infracJudge Kim VanValertions and city ordinance violations. Court sessions are held Mondays beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Court Chambers located at 2851 N Morton Street and are presided over by City Court Judge K. Mark Loyd.
 
Cases are heard in alphabetical order. 
 
If you have any questions about your case, you may contact the court clerk at 736-3619, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed for Lunch 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. daily).
 
Most fines may be paid prior to scheduled court dates, in person or by mail.
You may also be able to pay by credit or debit card by clicking HERE.
 
Elected to a 4-year term, the city judge presides over City Court.

Greenlawn Cemetery

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ABOUT FRANKLIN GREENLAWN CEMETERY

The City of Franklin's Greenlawn Cemetery is a municipally owned cemetery established in 1845 by Franklin's citizens.

Revisions to Greenlawn Cemetery Rules and Regulations Effective March 1, 2015: Any items placed on the ground of a lot owner's grave shall be placed behind an approved landscape border. The border shall be no more than 12 inches from the front (face) of the headstone and shall be made of brick, concrete, or a material approved by the Greenlawn Cemetery Sexton. Greenlawn staff shall provide mulch to place inside the border at no cost to the lot owner. The maintenance of the space within the border shall be the lot owner's responsibility. Any bordered space not maintained shall be cleaned and items removed and disposed of by the staff. Items placed on the ground and not behind an approved border shall be removed and disposed of by the staff. No glass or rock shall be allowed within the border. Approval by the Greenlawn Cemetery Sexton must be obtained prior to the placement of any bench. Approved Landscape borders that were in place as of August 1, 2014, may remain. 

 

NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS

Greenlawn Cemetery Burial Policy

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Community Development

The City of Franklin Department of Community Development is responsible for facilitating the vision of the City of Franklin Comprehensive Plan and the Redevelopment Commission's Strategic Plan. The department handles all economic development activities for the community that facilitate and support new businesses and business growth. The Community Development Department also administers housing repair programs and initiatives along with the Unsafe Building Program. The department provides long-range planning, redevelopment, economic development and community development services to the public and the City.

 

Fire Department

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ABOUT THE CITY OF FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Franklin Fire Department was founded in 1880. The City of Franklin provides the only all career fire department in Johnson County, which consists of 48 career firefighters split amongst three shifts working a 24 on, 48 off schedule. The Franklin Fire Department consists of three stations: Station 21, Station 22 (Headquarters), and Station 23. Our fire department averages approximately 2500 calls a year. Each of our stations are staffed with paramedics and EMT's to provide the highest level of emergency medical care to the citizens of Franklin, in addition to fire suppression and rescue services.  

Mission Statement:

The Franklin Fire Department is a semi-military organization, based on loyalty and dedication of its members to provide safety and understanding to the citizens of the City of Franklin through education, fire prevention, and fire suppression, along with providing the citizens of Franklin a well-trained and equipped emergency medical service.

The members of the Franklin Fire Department pledge to perform their duties to the best of their ability to guarantee the protection of life and property.

 

 

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Planning and Engineering

The City of Franklin Department of Planning & Engineering is responsible for engineering, current planning, building inspections, and municipal code enforcement for the City of Franklin. For more information, visit one of the following links:



Police Department

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The Men and Women of the Franklin Police Department are committed to the enforcement of laws and the preservation of order and property. We will serve our citizens with honor, integrity, and commitment focusing on community partnerships.  We will remain forward thinking and transparent in our mission to reduce crime and safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve.

- Chief Kirby Cochran


 
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MORE CONTACT INFORMATION

DISPATCH

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-Emergency: 317.346.6336

*Contact DISPATCH for police/fire/emergency services by lifting receiver on RED phone inside Police Department vestibule 24/7*

Community Partnership Information: communitypartnership@franklin.in.gov

TIP LINE: 317.346.1100 This is for TIPS ONLY!!  If you need to report an incident or suspicious activity, please call dispatch at 317.346.6336.  The TIP LINE is not monitored 24/7.

Public Works

Welcome to the Franklin Department of Public Works website. We have created this resource to enable you to access a variety of information about the services and programs administered by DPW. 

Phone Numbers
Street Department: 317-736-3660
Sewer Billing Office: 888-736-3640
Wastewater Treatment Plant: 888-736-3640
Sewer Emergencies & Backups: 317-736-3648 


 

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Live, Work, and Play for a Lifetime!

Only twenty minutes south of Indianapolis, Franklin is an exciting blend of tradition and innovation. Franklin has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1823. Our downtown boasts traditional main street shops, coffeehouses and restaurants, and the outstanding academic institution of Franklin College. Victorian mansions line King and Jefferson streets, and our trails provide plenty of opportunities for a quiet walk or a scenic jog.

Franklin is also a city on the move. It is home to a state-of-the-art high school, a bustling night life, and nonprofit groups that work hard to advance our quality of life. Our pro-business attitude and strategic location have attracted companies globally, including seven Japanese corporations.