Indio Monroe Street freeway interchange clears milestone as officials set cost-sharing rules for cities
Officials say a major $181 million overhaul of the Interstate 10 interchange at Monroe Street is on track for a January construction launch.
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Officials say a major $181 million overhaul of the Interstate 10 interchange at Monroe Street is on track for a January construction launch.
A new state law will ban drinking water for decorative turf at businesses, HOAs and public sites, and Indio officials are under pressure to prepare before public properties face the rule in 2027.
The 5-0 vote puts the ban on course for council consideration before a 45-day moratorium expires July 18, as residents called on Indio to lead the Coachella Valley in rejecting the facilities.
Indio leaders just extended a temporary freeze on new stations until next summer, hitting the brakes on a permanent law so they can debate stricter neighborhood buffers and wait for a new city council to take office.
Indio sales volume jumped year-over-year amid price drops, even as homes in the city are averaging nearly two months on the market.
Highlights from the city's budget and Capital Improvement Program include I-10 interchange upgrades on Monroe and Jackson streets, a new police headquarters, and plans for a skate park.
Indio halts new data centers for 45 days as residents in neighboring Coachella protest massive tech campuses over water and power concerns.
The 183-acre Oasis at Indio project planned for land in the northern part of the city was denied by a 3-2 vote Wednesday night after almost an hour of public comment.
City officials say the festival lost its footing when construction forced it to Miles Avenue Park, and that returning to its downtown roots is key to rebuilding its identity with lower tamale vendor fees and more affordable carnival rides.
Phase 2 funding is uncertain and a long-planned skate park is still without a permanent home.