Town of Avon, Indiana
The official government website for the Town of Avon, Indiana
Town of Avon Snow Day!
The Town of Avon offices will be closed to the public on February 16th and will reopen on February 17th.
Town Hall Closed to the Public
Town Hall will be closed to the public and open by appointment only until further notice. Please call (317) 272-0948 to set up an appointment.
Avon Town Council Adopts 2021 Budget
On October 8th 2020, the Avon Town Council adopted the 2021 budget. The total budget of $17.8 million dollars across multiple funds was approved unanimously.
Clerk-Treasurer
The Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Avon serves as the fiscal officer of the town and is responsible for several duties as the clerk. In addition to receiving and disbursing revenue by order of the Avon Town Council, the office of Clerk-Treasurer also handle the following tasks:
The elected Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Avon is Julie Loker. Mrs. Loker has been a resident of the Town of Avon since 1998 and has 10+ years of experience in the finance industry. In addition to her professional experience, Mrs. Loker has served the Town of Avon as an Avon Police Merit Commissioner as well as the Secretary and the Band Booster President for the world champion Avon Marching Black and Gold for 4 years. Elected in 2019, Mrs. Loker began working for the Town of Avon in January of 2020.
Serving as the Town of Avon's Deputy Clerk-Treasurer is Kathy Selch. Ms. Selch has lived in Avon for over 25 years and 18 years of experience while working with the Avon Community School Corporation which included 7 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant with their Human Resources team. Ms. Selch began working for the Town of Avon in January of 2020.
The Town of Avon maintains a number of public records available to the general public. In compliance with state statutes that govern the fees associated with these records, the Town of Avon has established a fee schedule. Please note that all payments must be made by credit card, cashier check, or money order. Effective October 1st 2016, the Town of Avon has adopted a no-cash handling policy.
Julie Loker, Clerk Treasurer
Kathy Selch, Deputy Clerk Treasurer
Avon Town Court
The Avon Town Court was established in 2000 to facilitate judicial proceedings for infractions and ordinance violations in Avon and Hendricks County. The presiding judge over the Avon Town Court is Judge Jeremy Eglen.
Payment Deadline & Extension
If you have received a citation and you have been slated through the Avon Town Court, you have 30 days to pay your fine. You may apply for one extension with court staff, however your extension request must be submitted on or before the 30 day timeline of receiving the citation by law enforcement. Applicants may only receive one (1) extension, which provides 30 additional days to make payment. The form to request an extension can be found in the lobby of the Avon Police Department and Avon Town Court, or you can download a copy here. Extension requests must be completed by the individual who received the citation, and must be submitted during normal business hours with the Avon Town Court. Copies of the Avon Town Court waiver slip can be found here.
Payment
Please note that the Avon Town Court DOES NOT accept cash payments or personal/business checks. Accepted forms of payments include credit/debit card, money order, or cashier's checks only. Payments made by credit/debit card will include a $3.00 processing fee. Payments cannot be taken over the phone or online at this time. There is a $25.00 late fee added to all citations after 30 days.
Common Offenses and Fine Schedules
While a more exhaustive list of fines and fees can be found here, common violations and fines include:
| Offense | Fine |
| Alarm Permit Violation (No Alarm or Alarm Violation) | $170.00 |
| Commercial Vehicle - Third Lane Violations | $170.00 |
| Commercial Vehicle - Log Book Violation | $170.00 |
| Commercial Vehicle - Seatbelt | $160.50 |
| Disregarding Automatic Signal | $170.00 |
| Disregarding Stop Sign | $170.00 |
| Driving Left of Center | $170.00 |
| Driving While Suspended | $220.00 |
| Expired Drivers License | $170.00 |
| Expired License Plates | $170.00 |
| Failure to Signal | $170.00 |
| Failure to Yield Right of Way | $170.00 |
| Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle | $220.00 |
| False or Fictitious Registration | $170.00 |
| Following too Closely | $170.00 |
| Handicap Parking Violation | $170.00 |
| Hands Free Violation (Hands Free Phone Use) | $170.00 |
| Heavy Truck Violation (Weight Restriction on Local Roadways) | $170.00 |
| Illegal Parking (Fire Lane) | $170.00 |
| Improper Lane Change | $170.00 |
| Improper Passing on Right | $170.00 |
| Learners Permit Violation | $170.00 |
| Littering | $170.00 |
| Operating Motor Vehicle w/o Financial Responsibility | $220.00 |
| Probationary License Violation | $170.00 |
| Seatbelt Violation (Non CDL) | $25.00 |
| Seatbelt Violation (CDL) | $160.50 |
| Seatbelt Violation (Child Restraint) | $25.00 |
| Speeding | $170.00 |
| Speeding in Construction Zone | $460.00 |
| Speeding in School Zone | $220.00 |
| Unsafe Start | $170.00 |
| Window Tint Violation | $170.00 |
**Above listed fees are subject to change**
Suspension and Reinstatement
In the event that payments are not made in accordance with the above-mentioned timelines, violators may be subject to having their license suspended through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. In the event that your license is suspended as a result of a pending case through Avon Town Court, violators can submit payment for the underlying violation to the Avon Town Court, and upon receipt of payment in full, court staff will submit an electronic report to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. In some instances, violators may have fees that must also be paid to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. In such instances, this matter can be resolved by visiting www.mybmv.com for more information.
"Avon is a safe, vibrant community for active families and thriving businesses."
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| Town of Avon Subdivision Zoning List | Structures, Signs, Fences, Events |
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| SR 267 and US 36 Gateway Plan | Avon Town Code |
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Deputy Chief Brian Nugent began working for Avon in 2003. During his time with the agency, Nugent worked as an uniform officer for 2 years, after which he was promoted to the rank of Detective from 2005 to 2014. In 2014, Nugent was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of Police. Deputy Chief Nugent has served as a crisis negotiator, taser instructor, field training officer, field training coordinator, drug recognition expert, emergency vehicle operations instructor, public information officer, and is a graduate of Leadership Hendricks County 2015 as well as the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Leadership Academy class of 2016. Prior to working for the Avon Police Department, Deputy Chief Nugent served as an officer with the Tell City, Indiana Police Department. Deputy Chief Nugent is also a graduate of Vincennes University as well as the University of Evansville where he obtained his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and sociology in 2002. Deputy Chief Nugent oversees the agency hiring and recruitment, while supervising the Investigations Division, administering our Citizens Police Academy and Project Lifesaver program and other public relations details and events on behalf of the agency.
Deputy Chief Margason began working for Avon in 1998. During his time with the agency, Margason has worked as a uniform officer for 20 years, where he has served as a night shift Sergeant and night shift Lieutenant. While serving in these capacities, Deputy Chief Margason served as a field training officer and program coordinator as well as an accident reconstructionist. Deputy Chief Margason was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of the Enforcement Division in December of 2018. Deputy Chief Margason is also a 1998 graduate of Indiana State University where he obtained his bachelor's degree in Criminology. Deputy Chief Margason supervises all uniform officers and oversees our proactive policing initiative, known as the Crime Action Team.
The Avon Police Departments responds to over 16,500 calls for service per year for the community. With a strong community policing initiative and a proactive approach to reducing crime, the Avon Police Department is at the forefront of modern policing and the use of technology. For more information regarding our department activity and community engagement, we invite you to review our 2018 annual report.
The Avon Police Department administrative offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The administrative office may be reached at 317-272-4485. For non-emergency police response, please contact the Hendricks County Communications Center at (317) 839-8700.
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| Avon Parks operations | ||
| Managing information technology |
Road and Trail Planning
Stormwater Management
Roundabouts
ADA - Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
Title VI Compliance
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Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and community pride with safe, accessible, affordable parks and recreation programs and facilities.
NOTICE: The Town of Avon does not accept cash. Avon Parks programs that charge a fee accept credit and check only.
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Economic Development - Avon Indiana
Welcome to Avon, Indiana! We're glad you're interested in locating your business in our Town. We're a business friendly community with a professional staff dedicated to assisting you in the development process. We can help you find building space or greenfields for development. We'll also assist you in the approval process.
You can contact me for your business development needs at 317-272-0948 or via email at jtaylor@avongov.org.
Also, check out our promotional web site for Avon by clicking here.
John Taylor - Economic Development Director
"Avon is a safe, vibrant community for active families and thriving businesses."
Here are some important links to assist you in locating your business in Avon:
Next Level Jobs: State Workforce Training
Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership
Available Land and Building Search
West Central Conservancy District (sewers)
Hendricks Regional Sewer District (sewers)
Avon Community School Corporation
The Town of Avon will use this new section of our website to keep you informed with the information we have regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We will continue to update this page as we keep learning more information about COVID-19
Coronavirus Related Information and Resources
United States Government
How do I get my stimulus check?
Crisis Counseling for Disasters: 1-800-985-5990
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
State of Indiana
24/7 Call Center: 877-826-0011
Coronavirus Web Page: Resources, Info
Rapid Response Small Business Loan
Rapid Response Small Business Hub
United Way Fund to help families in need
Hendricks County
Rapid Response Fund and Other Hendricks County Resources
Restaurants Offering Carry Out and Delivery
Community Resources and Things to Do
Health Partnership Resource Guide
I Need Help with Delivery of Groceries or Prescription Drugs
Hendricks Medical Reserve Corps: Volunteer
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