The City of Greendale is proud to announce that our community, along with the Town of Dillsboro and Dearborn County, has been named a 2024 Stellar Pathways Designated Community by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs! 🎉 This prestigious recognition highlights One Dearborn County’s commitment to improving the quality of life for our citizens through innovative, multi-year projects that focus on community and economic development. The Stellar Pathways program will bring transformative investments to our region, fostering growth and creating lasting positive change. Over 1,000 citizens contributed to the development of our Stellar plan, which includes transformative investments like $2.75 million for revitalizing Greendale’s South Ridge Avenue Neighborhood, $1 million for affordable infill housing in the downtowns of Greendale and Dillsboro, and $100,000 for community gardens and resilient food systems. Learn more about the proposed Stellar Pathways investments in Dearborn County and Greendale at www.1dearborn.org/stellar . Thank you to all who contributed to this incredible achievement, including One Dearborn Economic Development, and congratulations to Wabash County for being recognized as a Stellar Pathways designee alongside us. Together, we’re building a brighter future for Indiana’s communities!

There are changes to this week's garbage and recycling pickup due to inclement weather. Garbage pickup for Tuesday, January 7th has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 9th. Garbage pickup for Wednesday, January 8th has been rescheduled to Friday, January 10th. There will be no recycling pickup this week. There will also be no yard waste pickup this week due to the snow. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our crews continue to work to clear the roads.

📢 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule Update! Please note the changes to trash pickup over the next two weeks: ✅ Tuesday (12/24 & 12/31) trash pick up is rescheduled to Monday (12/23 & 12/30). ✅ Wednesday (12/25 & 1/1) trash pick up is rescheduled to Friday (12/27 & 1/3). ♻️ Recycling pickup will remain the same on Thursdays with no changes. Thank you for your cooperation. The City of Greendale hopes everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! 🎄✨

The City of Greendale offices will be closed on December 24th, December 25th, December 31st, and January 1st to allow our staff to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones. We wish everyone in our community a safe and joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!

Understanding Your Water Quality: UCMR 5 Testing Results The City of Greendale is committed to keeping our community informed about the quality of your drinking water. As part of this effort, we regularly conduct water quality testing, including monitoring for unregulated contaminants under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule (UCMR). In September 2023 and September 2024, we collected samples to test for 29 PFAS compounds (man-made chemicals found in various products) and lithium. This testing helps determine whether additional regulations might be needed to ensure the safety of your drinking water in the future. What Are UCMR 5 and PFAS? UCMR 5:  The fifth cycle of the EPA’s program to monitor contaminants that are currently unregulated but may require future regulation. PFAS Compounds:  Often called "forever chemicals," these substances can persist in the environment and may have health implications. Testing for PFAS is an essential step in understanding their presence in our water supply. How Can You Access the Results? We want to ensure that everyone has access to this important information. Here are two easy ways to review the UCMR 5 results: Contact Us Directly:  Call the Greendale Utilities Office at 812-537-2125  for assistance. Check Online:  Visit the EPA’s UCMR Data Finder page at https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder#data-finder  and enter our Public Water System (PWS) number: IN5215003 . Visual instructions for doing so are included in the graphic below. After clicking the link, you will see information about the UCMR 5 testing program. To access Greendale's results: 1. Scroll to this screen near the bottom of the page. 2. Click in the box on the left labeled "PWS." 3. Enter our PWS number: IN5215003 into the search bar that opened up. 4. Click on the City of Greendale's search result to view our UCMR 5 Water Testing results. Why Does This Matter? Monitoring water quality is crucial to protecting public health and ensuring the safety of our community’s water supply. By staying informed, you can better understand what’s in your water and how it’s being managed. If you have any questions or need help accessing the results, don’t hesitate to reach out to us . Your health and safety are our top priorities!

The Greendale Utility offices will be closed for training from 1:30 to 3:00pm today. The administration offices will remain open. Thank you for your patience.

Ensuring the safety and quality of Greendale’s drinking water is our top priority. As part of ongoing efforts to protect public health, the State of Indiana has launched a Lead Pipe Identification Program aimed at identifying and replacing lead service lines across the state. As part of this initiative you may have received a letter in the mail asking for assistance in identifying the water line service to your home or business. Please be assured that Greendale has no reason to believe lead piping is present in our water systems. We are required to comply with the state's initiative to identify the existing water line services within the City of Greendale. We would appreciate your cooperation in completing the survey enclosed in the communication you received.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL RFP DOCUMENT BELOW: PUBLIC NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)SOFT WASH PROGRAM – CITY OF GREENDALE, INDIANA The Greendale Redevelopment Commission is seeking proposals from qualified companies to perform soft washing services on designated residential properties within the City of Greendale. The intent of the program is to enhance the aesthetic appeal of neighborhoods by cleaning the exterior surfaces of homes, garages, and sheds using soft wash techniques. Key Details: Proposal Submission Deadline:  December 5, 2024, by 4:00 PM Proposal Opening:  December 6, 2024, at 8:00 AM, during a public meeting Location:  City Administrative Building, 500 Ridge Avenue, Greendale, Indiana 47025 Project Scope: The project involves soft washing 159 properties in two zones, with options for cleaning accessory buildings and roofs. The cleaning period runs from February through September 2025 . Proposals should include detailed quotes for each zone and optional services as specified in the RFP. Access to RFP Materials: The full RFP, including required forms, maps, and the scoring matrix, is available: At the top of this post At the City Administrative Building, 500 Ridge Avenue, Greendale, Indiana 47025 Submission Instructions: Proposals must be sealed  and include all required documents as outlined in the RFP. Sealed proposals should be delivered to: Greendale Redevelopment Commission 500 Ridge Avenue Greendale, Indiana 47025 Questions: For inquiries regarding the RFP, contact Executive Director Angie Walters at (812) 537-9219. The Greendale Redevelopment Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. By order of the Greendale Redevelopment Commission. Issued: November 15, 2024.

REMINDER: There is No Recycling Pick Up on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th. Please place your items out for recycling on Monday, November 25th instead. The City Administration Office, City Garages, and Utility Office will all be closed on November 28th and November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.

REMINDER: The City of Greendale's Trick-or-Treat has been changed to Saturday, November 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00pm due to the threat of inclement weather today.

The employees of MGP Ingredients, Inc. were engaged in a teambuilding exercise here in Greendale recently as they worked together to plant 18 trees in the lower ridge! The City of Greendale is proud to continue to be recognized as a "Tree City USA," and we thank MGP Ingredients for being a great corporate neighbor helping to keep our lovely city beautiful.

Per the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners a county wide burn ban is now in effect for Dearborn County. This ban will remain in effect until rescinded from the commissioners. This decision was made due to the continued lack of rainfall, high temperatures, and high humidity. It was felt that these conditions have dried vegetation to the point it may easily combust and thus become a fire hazard. The fire chiefs in Dearborn County were asked their opinion and a vast majority is in favor of a burn ban. Pursuant to Dearborn County Ordinance § 96.01(B), effective immediately the following activities are prohibited in Dearborn County: 1. Campfires and any other form of recreation fire unless said fires are enclosed in a fire ring measuring at least 23 inches in diameter and 10 inches or more in height. 2. Open burning of any kind using wood or any other combustible matter, with the exception of cooking grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane gas. Charcoal from permitted grills shall not be removed from a grill until the charcoal has been thoroughly extinguished. 3. Open burning of any kind of debris, such as timber, vegetation, building constructions waste or otherwise, with the exception of burning barrels with a ¼ inch mesh top and said burning shall be permitted from dawn to dusk only; and 4. Subject to Indiana Code § 22-11-14-10.5, the usage of consumer fireworks. Any individual or entity found in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 but not more than $1,000, plus applicable court costs.