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Projects in Kokomo, Indiana

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Kokomo is $114,520,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Carter Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. This project would extend sanitary sewer service to an area with tremendous economic development potential due to the construction of the new US31 freeway in Kokomo. US35 will be undergoing a complete recon Kokomo IN 52 $4,000,000 Water 3
Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. This project would extend sanitary sewer service to an area with tremendous economic development potential due to the construction of the new US31 freeway in Kokomo. Boulevard Street is a major connector to the Kokomo IN 40 $3,000,000 Water 0
Storm Sewer Construction on Brandon, King and Harrison Streets from Brandon Street to Buckeye Street. This project would include a new storm sewer system on Brandon Street, Courtland Avenue, King Street, and Harrison Street for the purpose of separating t Kokomo IN 14 $1,050,000 Water 2
Ohio Street Storm Sewer Project. This project would separate a large amount of sewers on the near east side of the city, reducing combined sewer overflows and improving drainage in a very urban area. Kokomo IN 7 $500,000 Water 6
West Sycamore Street Sewer Extension Project. This project will serve a developing commercial area with sanitary sewer service. Approximately 20 jobs are depending on this project to be completed in 2009. Kokomo IN 25 $400,000 Water 3
Reconstruction of Park Avenue from McCann Street to Washington Street, including new curb, sidewalk and pavement, to improve pedestrian access to the city's public aquatic center, improve drainange and water quality and revitalize the neighobhood. Kokomo IN 12 $1,000,000 CDBG -7
Sewage extension to Darrough Chappel subdivision, a densely-populated, unsewered area Kokomo IN 12 $900,000 CDBG 11
Water lines to Darrough Chappel subdivision, a densely-populated area Kokomo IN 12 $900,000 CDBG 6
Reconstruction of Jay Street from North Street to Lordeman Street. This project would add new storm sewer, curb, sidewalk, and asphalt pavement to Jay Street. This project would improve the pedestrian accessibility to the neighborhood, as well as improve Kokomo IN 7 $500,000 CDBG -6
Reconstruction of Gerhart Street from Apperson Way to Locke Street. This project would lower Gerhart Street and add new storm drainage, curb and sidewalks near Bon-Air Elementary and Middle School. Kokomo IN 6 $450,000 CDBG -2
Sidewalk Reconstruction on Broadway from Washington Street to Philips Street. This project would reconstruction very poor sidewalks in a neighborhood with several pedestrian friendly destinations, including churches, schools, and convenience stores. Kokomo IN 5 $400,000 CDBG -6
Reconstruction of Waugh Street from North Street to Lordeman Street. This project would reconstruct this 1,300 foot portion of Waugh Street and provide new curb and gutter, sidewalk, and significant drainage improvements. Kokomo IN 5 $360,000 CDBG -6
Sidewalk Reconstruction on Elm Street from Washington Street to Lindsay Street. This project would reconstruction very poor sidewalks in a neighborhood with several pedestrian friendly destinations, including churches, schools, and convenience stores. Kokomo IN 4 $300,000 CDBG -5
Sidewalk Reconstruction on Taylor Street from Delphos Street to Calumet Street. This project would replace 4,000 feet of sidewalks on a major route for students that walk to school. Kokomo IN 4 $300,000 CDBG -7
Owner Occupied Rehab Grants Kokomo IN 10 $300,000 CDBG -16
Sidewalks on Apperson Way from Bon-Air School to Smith Road. This project would construct an 8 foot wide sidewalk to allow school aged children to safely get to Bon-Air elementary and middle school. Kokomo IN 2 $50,000 CDBG -2
K-Fuel project to recycle cooking into into a biodiesel fuel used to power the city's diesel fleet. Kokomo IN 80 $50,000 Energy 11
Sidewalk, roadway and patio replacement for all developments and 40 Scattered Site houses. Kokomo IN 12.5 $500,000 Housing -13
Security System for 2 elderly high rises (Civic Center Tower and Terrace Tower), this includes exterior door security for the buildings and visual access for each tenant from their individual unit. Kokomo IN 30 $500,000 Housing 12
Boiler Replacement at Garden Square Family Development. This entails 3 steam pressure Boilers. Kokomo IN 25 $375,000 Housing 1
Conversion of Gas ranges to Electric ranges at Garden Square Apartments for 167 of 175 units (8 are completed). Kokomo IN 25 $350,000 Housing -28
Upgrade emergency generators at 2 elderly high rises (Civic Center Tower and Terrace Tower). Kokomo IN 5 $200,000 Housing 6
Upgrade all internal plumbing at Terrace Tower. Kokomo IN 5 $150,000 Housing -5
Updating and replacement of trash compactor systems at 2 elderly high rises (Civic Center Tower and Terrace Tower). Kokomo IN 8.5 $150,000 Housing -12
Elevator upgrades for 2 elderly high rises (Civic Center Tower and Terrace Tower) entailing 2 elevators at each building. Kokomo IN 10 $150,000 Housing 6
Roof replacement for 16 Scattered Site houses (24 have already been completed). Kokomo IN 22.5 $80,000 Housing -5
Roof Top HVAC system at Terrace Tower Kokomo IN 12 $50,000 Housing -5
Public Safety Storage Facility Kokomo IN 25 $3,000,000 Public Safety -7
Modernization of Central Middle School. This historic facility, located in the heart of downtown Kokomo, has been chosen as the new site of Kokomo-Center School Corporation's administration offices, as well as an expanded middle school. HOwever, there are Kokomo IN 526 $35,000,000 Schools -22
Kokomo High School Kokomo IN 260 $20,000,000 Schools -8
Boulevard Elementary Kokomo IN 150 $12,000,000 Schools -8
Bon Air Elementary Kokomo IN 50 $4,000,000 Schools -2
Lafayette Park Elementary Kokomo IN 50 $4,000,000 Schools 0
Darrough Chapel Early Childhood Center Kokomo IN 40 $3,000,000 Schools 0
Modernization of Maple Cres Middle Kokomo IN 40 $3,000,000 Schools -2
Washington Alternative School Kokomo IN 40 $3,000,000 Schools 2
Elwood Haynes Elementary Kokomo IN 30 $2,500,000 Schools 0
Memorial Gym Kokomo IN 30 $2,500,000 Schools -14
Sycamore Elementary Kokomo IN 30 $2,500,000 Schools -1
Pettit Park Elementary Kokomo IN 20 $1,500,000 Schools -2
Implementation of a a small scale fixed route transit system. Kokomo IN 9 $1,555,000 Transit -1