Homecroft, Indiana
| Town of Homecroft, Indiana | |
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Houses on Maynard Drive
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 Location in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 39°40′8″N 86°7′48″W / 39.66889°N 86.13000°WCoordinates: 39°40′8″N 86°7′48″W / 39.66889°N 86.13000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 722 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 733 |
| • Density | 3,008.3/sq mi (1,161.5/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 18-34420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0436370 |
Homecroft is a town in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana. The population was 722 at the 2010 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is part of Indianapolis, but retains a functioning town government under IC 36-3-1-11.
Homecroft had its start in 1923 when a developer laid out the town and began building.
Homecroft is located at 39°40′8″N 86°7′48″W / 39.66889°N 86.13000°W (39.668945, -86.129862).
According to the 2010 census, Homecroft has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all land.
The Historic Town of Homecroft Council has seven elected and appointed members. As the Legislative Body, the Town Council has the responsibility of passing ordinances, resolutions, orders and motions for the Town's government. Along with those responsibilities, the council also is in control of the City's property, finances, and appropriation of all money spent on behalf of the taxpayers. The Town's Council members, are entrusted with the duty to provide the ways and means to ensure the safety and security of citizens of the Town of Homecroft and work to maintain and enhance a high quality of life.
The Council President is Mrs. Barbara (Kyle) Jones, presiding over all council meetings. Recognized as the head of the council, having authority to sign contracts, ordinances, and decrees under the recommendation and approval by the council. Oversees the enactment and amendment of rules, ordinances, and resolutions which pertain to the preservation of Homecroft.
The Clerk-Treasurer is Mr. David Hanson, with the primary responsibility of maintaining the Town’s financial system, administering Town finances and maintaining records in compliance with federal and state statutes. Serves as the head of the town council meetings pertaining to the documentation of proceedings, all orders, resolutions, and minutes.
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