Michigan City Redevelopment Commission October 12, 2026

The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission’s regular meeting on October 12, 2026, approved the claims presented and a balance sheet showing reported total assets of approximately $15.43 million (the exact figure is garbled in the transcript). By unanimous votes, the commission approved Resolution 2026-09, increasing the civil-engineering contract with Hazen and Associates for Southside TIF connectivity improvements by $20,750, to a total not-to-exceed amount of $66,750. The increase covered additional work related to Mariplex Drive, soil expertise, and construction management services associated with the project’s extension.

The commission also approved Resolution 2026-14 authorizing a six-month communications-support contract with American StructurePoint, not to exceed $49,680, to help explain redevelopment projects and studies to the public. It approved a $30,000 settlement with Unit Control, Inc., in exchange for the city dropping its claims against the company related to environmental-cleanup damages. Resolution 2026-13 continued the citywide Economic Revitalization Area designation, which supports the use of tax abatements and new TIFs as economic-development tools. The 11th Street Station garage and residential tower update required no approval; the project was reported as progressing, with tours and possible rentals underway.