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Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Columbus, Indiana #25-13 Columbus City Hall Accessibility Improvements Notice is hereby given that bids for the above mentioned project will be publicly unsealed and read aloud, on September 23, 2025, at the meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety in the Council Chambers of Columbus City Hall. Bids will be accepted only through the electronic bidding system, Euna Procurement, powered by lon Wave. All responses are due prior to the published closing date and time No mailed, emailed, faxed, hand delivered or late responses will be accepted. To register with Euna Procurement, powered by lon Wave, view current City of Columbus bid events, submit a bid, view bid tabulations or view plan holders, please visit https://columbusin.ionwave.net/ All Bid Responses shall be properly and completely executed on the forms provided by the City in the Bid Event. As required by Indiana State Board of Accounts, the Contractor’s Bid For Public Work - Form 96, including Contractor’s Non-Collusion Affidavit is available at www.in.gov, and by entering “Form 96” in the search engine. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. There shall be a Pre-Bid Conference on September 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., which will be held at the Columbus City Hall, Conference Room 4, 123 Washington Street, Columbus, IN to review the project and inform bidders of the applicable federal regulations. All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority or women owned enterprises and other interested parties are invited to attend. All contractors, subcontractors, and bidders for contracts with the City of Columbus shall be required to complete and submit a notarized Comprehensive Compliance Form (CCF) regarding requirements as to Affirmative Action, Disqualification of Contracts Dealing with the Government of Iran, a Drug Free Workplace, OSHA and IOSHA Regulations, and Employment Eligibility Verification. The Comprehensive Compliance Form encompassing all of the provisions stated above will be available in the Bid Event and be required with each Bid Response. If awarded the contract, said provisions in the CCF will be incorporated into the final contract. Failure to submit the CCF will constitute a material defect in the bid. In addition, a breach of a covenant in the CCF may be considered a material breach of any final contract. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, and made payable to the City of Columbus, Indiana, is required with each Bid Response as guaranty that the terms of the bid will be carried out. Bid Security should be submitted by uploading a clean digital copy to the Bid Response. The apparent low bidder will be required to furnish the original bid bond to the Finance Department in City Hall, within 72 hours of bid opening. All bonds must be secured from a bonding company as listed in the current edition of the U.S. Treasury Department, Circular #570, and authorized to transact business in the State of Indiana. The bid bond must include a power of attorney for the agent signing the bid bond. The Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to waive informalities and reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with I.C. 5-22-18-2. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will be required of the successful bidder and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, furnish a certificate of insurance, and begin work without delay. Contract documents for this project, prepared and certified by the City Engineer or a designated Consultant, setting forth in detail the drawings, plans and specifications for said division work are available online. Questions must be submitted electronically through Euna Procurement, powered by lon Wave so that all project bidders have access to the questions and answers. For this reason, no questions will be answered by email, phone or in person. The City of Columbus exclusively uses Euna Procurement, powered by lon Wave for the notification and dissemination of all solicitations. The receipt of solicitations through any other means may result in the receipt of incomplete specifications and/or addendums, which could ultimately render the bid/proposal non-compliant. The City of Columbus accepts no responsibility for the receipt and/or notification of solicitations through any other means. Wage rates on the project shall not be less than the Federal wage scale published by the U.S. Department of Labor. A copy is included in the specifications. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder. The low, responsive, responsible bidder must be not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549. Prior to contract award, prime contractors are to be actively registered or seeking registration with SAM.gov to determine eligibility/debarment status. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid. Bidders on this, work shall be required to comply with the provisions of the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The Bidders shall also comply with the requirements of 41 CFR Part 60 - 4 entitled Construction Contractors -Affirmative Action Requirements. The Bidders attention is also called to the “Minority/Women Business Participation” requirements contained in the Project Specifications. The city will solicit bids from MBE/WBE firms to encourage participation on its projects but encourages contractors to use these firms as well. The Contractor must meet guidelines and practices established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and appropriate Federal regulations including: 1) Executive Order 11246, 2) Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968, as amended, 3) Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities, 4) Uniform Grant Guidance or 2 CFR 200, 5) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 6) Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 7) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 8) Executive Order 12138, 9) Conflict of Interest Clause, 10) Retention and Custodial Requirements for Records Clause, 11) Contractors and Subcontractors Certifications, and others that may be appropriate or necessary. In addition, the Contract Division procurement is subject to the Federal Regulations contained in the Uniform Grant Guidance or 2 CFR 200 and the State of Indiana requirements contained in IC-36-1-9 and IC-36-1-12. Any contract(s) awarded under this Notice for Bids are expected to be funded in part by a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as administered by the City of Columbus through its Entitlement Program. Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this Notice or Bids or any resulting contract. For special accommodations needed by physically challenged individuals planning to attend the pre bid or the bid opening please call 812-376-2570 or TDD 812-375-2720 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Date September 2, 2025 Attest: Luann Welmer, Clerk Mary K. Ferdon, Mayor Eric A Frey, II, Member Brenda Sullivan, Member John C. Pickett, Member Melanie V. Henderson, Member 60152814 hspaxlp R: 9/6, 9/13/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 2 SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03D02-2508-EU-004937 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ELLEN CLARK, Deceased, SHERI CHUPP, Personal Representative. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Cause No. 03D02-2508-EU-004937 In the Superior Court 2, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that, on August 28, 2025, Sheri Chupp was appointed personal representative of the Estate of Mary Ellen Clark, who died on May 16, 2024. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Columbus, Indiana, on 9/2/2025. Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Superior Court 2 Bartholomew County, Indiana Ann C. Coriden ANN CORIDEN LAW, LLC 445 5th St., Suite 110 Columbus, Indiana 47201 812-375-9850 60152813 hspaxlp R: 9/6, 9/13/2025

Legal Advertisement Rafferty Development, LLC is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of their intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following property: Rafferty Development, LLC property in Columbus, IN, Part of NW ¼ of Section 36, 9N, 5E, Columbus Twshp., Bartholomew County, Indiana. Contact: Rafferty Development, LLC, PO Box 51106, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104. Runoff will drain to Driftwood River via an unnamed Tributary. 60152885 hspaxlp R: 9/6/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW IN THE BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 03D01-2508-MI-004848 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF SKYLAR ROBERT ANDERSON Petitioner NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Be it hereby known that Skylar Robert Anderson has petitioned the Bartholomew County Courts to formally change his name from Skylar Robert Anderson to Skylar Robert Romine, said Petition for name change having been filed on August 25, 2025. Any person may contest this name change in writing to the court named above. Shari J. Lentz, Clerk Bartholomew Superior Court 1 60152666 hspaxlp R: 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/2025

Legal Advertisement Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Edinburgh Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the 16th day of September 2025, at 6:00p.m. in the Edinburgh Town Hall at 107 South Holland Street, Edinburgh, Indiana 46124, to consider a petition by Paul Burton, case number 2025-12 HCOD, for consideration of a request to allow: Renovation of 122 E. Main Cross Street, Edinburgh, IN 46124 to allow an upstairs apartment and a ground-level commercial space. Specifically the exterior renovation will include installing matching wood product siding on the lower portion of the building’s façade, consistent with the existing siding at 120 E. Main Cross Street; replace the windows; tuckpoint and paint the facades of 118,120, and 122 E Main Cross St and install a new awning over the frontage of 122 E Main Cross St within the Highway Corridor Overlay District. On premises located at: Commencing about sixty-nine (69) feet East of the Southwest corner of Lot Number Fifty-eight (58) in Bishop’s Addition to the Town of Edinburgh in the County of Johnison, in the State of Indiana, at the East wall of H. Lewis’ Bank Building built in the year 1871; thence North 170 feet to an alley; thence East 20 feet; thence South 170 feet to Main Cross Street; thence West 20 feet to the place of beginning, the same being about the West one-third part of Lot Number Fifty-nine (59) in said Bishop’s Addition. Bishops Addition PT Lot 59 Commonly Known as 122 E. Main Cross St., Edinburgh, IN 46124 Written suggestions or objections to provisions of said request may be filed with the Secretary of the Commission, at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Commission at the time and place specified. Hearings may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the said request, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Copies of the petition may be examined at the Town of Edinburgh Building Commissioner, Edinburgh Town Hall at 107 South Holland Street, Edinburgh, Indiana 46124. 60152795 hspaxlp (R) 09-06-2025

Legal Advertisement BROWN COUNTY, INDIANA PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL AND SPA HEALTH ORDINANCE No.__________ WHEREAS, the Brown County Health Department is charged with protecting the health and safety of Brown County residents and visitors by enforcing compliance with Indiana pool codes and federal safety laws; WHEREAS, the operation of public and semi-public beaches, swimming pools, and spas can pose potential health and safety risks if not properly regulated in accordance with 410 IAC 6-2.1 and the Virginia Graeme Baker Act; and WHEREAS, the Brown County Health Board and the Board of Commissioners of Brown County, Indiana deems it necessary to establish regulations governing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of such facilities to uphold state and federal safety standards and ensure public health and safety. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BROWN COUNTY, INDIANA, as follows: Section 1.0: Purpose and Authority This ordinance is enacted by the Board of Commissioners of Brown County, Indiana, pursuant to the authority granted by Indiana, assigning the Brown County Health Department responsibility to ensure all public and semi-public beaches, swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs comply with: 1. Indiana Administrative Code (specifically 410 IAC 6-2 and related administrative rules); and 2. Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) (15 U.S.C. 8001–8008). The ordinance provides for the regulation of public and semi-public bathing beaches, swimming pools, and spas within Brown County, Indiana, to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Section 2.0: Definitions For purposes of this ordinance, the following definitions shall apply: • Beach: A naturally occurring or artificial body of water, together with associated shoreline, that is designated, developed, maintained, or permitted for use for recreational swimming or bathing. Bathing beaches include, but are not limited to, lakes, ponds, quarry lakes, or other open bodies of water where swimming occurs • Board: The Brown County Health Board. • Department: The Brown County Health Department or its authorized representative. • Facility: All units and guest rooms within one building or contiguous complex that share central amenities at one address and operated under unified management. • Pool: Any artificially constructed basin, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water used for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing, relaxation, competition, or recreational use. • Spa/Hot Tub: A pool designed for recreational or therapeutic, or both, use, commonly known as a hot tub or therapy pool, that is not drained, cleaned, and refilled after each use The term may include, but is not limited to: (1) hydrojet circulation; (2) hot water; (3) cold water; (4) mineral baths; (5) air induction systems; or (6) any combination thereof. • Operator: Any person or entity responsible for the operation and maintenance of a public or semi-public swimming pool or spa. • Person: Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other legal entity. • Public Pool/Spa/Hot Tub/ Beach: Any pool, spa/hot tub, or beach other than those defined as a semi-public pool/spa/hot tub, which is intended to be used for swimming or bathing and is operated by a concessionaire, owner, lessee, operator, or licensee, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use. Nothing in this article shall be construed as applying to any pool, spa/hot tub, or beach constructed at a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling and maintained by an individual for the sole use of the household and house guests. • Semi-Public Pool/Spa/ Hot Tub: Any pool or spa/hot tub restricted for use by residents, members, or registered guests that is intended to be used for swimming or bathing and is operated solely for and in conjunction with: (1) hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, bed and breakfasts, tourist homes, or similar facilities associated with lodgings; (2) camps or mobile home parks; or (3) membership clubs, churches, or associations. Nothing in this article shall be construed as applying to any pool or spa/hot tub constructed at a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling and maintained by an individual for the sole use of the household and house guests. Section 3.0: Registration and Permitting 3.1 Registration Required No person shall operate a public or semi-public pool or spa/hot tub in Brown County without first obtaining a valid annual registration from the Department. Only persons who comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. 3.2 Application Application for registration shall be made on forms provided by the Department and shall include: • Name and address of the owner/operator. • Location of the beach, pool, or hot tub/ spa. • Documentation demonstrating compliance with this ordinance and Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requirements. Acceptable documentation for Virginia Graeme Baker compliance includes manufacturer’s certification for drain covers, a General Certificate of Conformity, or installation records. • Other information deemed necessary by the Department. 3.3 Registration Fee Each facility shall remit to the Department a non-refundable, annual registration fee for each beach, pool, hot tub, or spa located on the premises. All registrations shall expire on December 31st of each year. Renewal applications and fees are due on or before January 1st . Registration fees shall be charged in accordance with the fee schedule approved by the Board of Commissioners for the Brown County Health Department. The Commissioners must approve any future fee schedule change. 1. Additional beaches, pools, and spas/ hot tubs Each beach, pool, and spa within a facility will require a separate permit. 2. Prorated Fee for Newly Constructed Facilities: Facilities registering a newly constructed pool or spa/hot tub with the Department for the first time after August 1st shall pay a non-refundable prorated registration fee equivalent to 50% of the standard annual fee. This reduced fee applies to the remaining period of the current registration year. 3.4 Non-transferable All permits issued are non-transferable. They are valid only for the individual or entity to whom they were originally issued and may not be assigned, sold, or otherwise transferred to any other party. Section 4.0: Operational and Safety Standards 4.1 Compliance All public and semi-public beaches, pools, and spas/hot tubs shall be operated and maintained in compliance with this ordinance, 410 IAC 6-2, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, and any future amendments or revisions thereto. 4.4 Entrapment and Drain Safety (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act) All pools and spas/hot tubs must have drain covers that comply with ANSI/APSP-16- 2011 and are installed per manufacturer instructions. 4.6 Operational Requirements Beach, pool, spa/hot tub operators must maintain a weekly log, including water quality tests, maintenance, and any unusual incidents. Section 5.0: Inspections 5.1 Inspection Authority The Department may inspect any public or semi-public beach, pool, or spa/hot tub at reasonable times to ensure compliance. 5.2 Inspection Frequency Inspections may be scheduled or unscheduled and shall occur at least once annually. Section 6.0: Enforcement and Penalties 6.1 Violations Operation of a public or semi-public beach, pool, or spa/hot tub in violation of this ordinance, state, or federal law is prohibited. 6.2 Notice of Violation Whenever the Brown County Health Department determines that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a violation of any provision of this ordinance has occurred, the Department shall provide notice of such alleged violation to the owner or the duly authorized agent of the owner of the beach, pool, or spa/hot tub facility. Such notice shall: 1. Be in writing; 2. Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance; 3. Be served by personal delivery to the owner or agent, by registered mail to the last known address, and/ or by posting a copy in a conspicuous place in or about the pool or spa facility; and 4. Include a deadline for the owner or agent to correct the violation(s) or defect(s). 6.3 Time for Remedial Action A pool shall be closed immediately upon the occurrence of any violation of 410 IAC 6-2.1 Section 43. The pool or spa/hot tub shall remain closed until any violation(s) or defect(s) is fully remedied and the Department confirms that the remedy meets all applicable public health standards in accordance with Indiana Public and Semi-Public Swimming Pools Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 and Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. 6.4 Penalties A fine of $100 per week shall be assessed for each week a violation remains uncorrected after the deadline provided in Notice of Violation. 6.5 Enforcement and Injunctive Relief If compliance is not achieved within the prescribed time, the Department may rescind the operating license. In the event of a license rescission, the pool operator must apply for a new license and meet all applicable requirements, including payment of fees, before resuming operation. 6.6 Closure If the Health Department determines that a violation or defect presents an immediate danger to public health, the Department may require immediate compliance and remedial action prior to the expiration of any standard remedy period. In such cases, the Department may also order the immediate closure of the beach, pool, or spa until the hazard

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW IN THE BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 2 CAUSE NO. 03D02-2508-MI-004931 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF GREGORY SCOTT FOLEY Petitioner NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Be it hereby known that Gregory Scott Foley has petitioned the Bartholomew County Courts to formally change his name from Gregory Scott Marnell Foley to Gregory Scott Foley, said Petition for name change having been filed on August 27, 2025. Any person may contest this name change in writing to the court named above. Shari J. Lentz, Clerk Bartholomew Superior Court 2 60152676 hspaxlp R: 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/2025

Legal Advertisement Clay Township, Bartholomew County 9922 East 25th Street Columbus, IN 47203 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE TOWNSHIP’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Clay Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, that the Clay Township Advisory Board will meet on Monday, September 22nd, 2025 at 7:00pm, to consider the adoption of the Township’s Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting will be held at the Clay Township Trustee’s OUice, located at 9922 East 25th Street, Columbus, Indiana. Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to comment. The Capital Improvement Plan as adopted will be referred to the Department of Local Government and Finance. Rob Kittle, Trustee Clay Township, Bartholomew County, IN 60152796 hspaxlp R: 9/6/2025

Legal Advertisement Public Notice of Construction Activity BHI is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with the BHI Columbus Phase 2 project located at the NEC of Rocky Ford Road and Talley Road in Columbus, IN. Run-off from the project site will discharge to Sloan Branch. Please direct questions to Kimley-Horn at 317-218-9560. 60152894 hspaxlp R: 9/6/2025

Legal Advertisement LEGAL NOTICE OF EVIDENTIARY HEARING INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION CAUSE NO. 46256 VERIFIED APPLICATION OF GRANDVIEW LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF THE EXPANSION OF ITS TERRITORIAL AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN RURAL AREAS OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY CURRENTLY SERVED BY A SEPTIC SYSTEM; FOR APPROVAL OF RATES, CHARGES, TARIFFS AND REGULATIONS FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE EXPANDED TERRITORY. Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will conduct a public Evidentiary Hearing in the above-captioned Cause in Room 222 of the PNC Center, 101 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, commencing at 9:00 AM on October 7, 2025. This hearing is open to the public. If an accommodation is required to allow an individual with a disability to participate, please contact the Office of the Executive Secretary of the IURC at 317.232.2701 or TDD 317. 232.8556 at least 48 hours in advance. INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 317.232.2701 BY: IURC – Sean Gorman, ALJ DATE: September 3, 2025 60152883 hspaxlp R: 9/6/2025