Michigan City Port Authority Commission November 2, 2026

The Michigan City Port Authority Commission meeting on November 2, 2026, included several spending and operations decisions. Commissioners approved payment of $50,696.35 in bills, nearly half of which was for fuel stock for resale; the bills also included a forklift repair. They approved the proposed budget after discussing that its income assumptions are based on the marina being close to full, with roughly 10% capacity leeway. The board also approved a $350 high-school advertisement. It declined to purchase an advertisement in the Tournament Trail magazine this year, opting to reconsider after seeing how the publication and other marinas’ participation develop. The contractor has completed north-side pier and lighthouse work; no project cost or contractor name was stated. Commissioners also approved a revised license agreement as drafted, including a $1,000 license fee for 2027.

The board discussed a possible non-exclusive license for Coast Guard improvements on land under Port Authority jurisdiction, but took no action, noting uncertainty about whether that arrangement would qualify for government funding. Members discussed establishing clearer standards for inspecting boats and deciding whether to accept winterization work, with no policy adopted. Staff reported that they may seek another vendor for electrical work related to marina clocks. The board also discussed a proposed resolution of a winterization-related customer claim and voted to credit the customer’s fall 2025 winterization fee; it did not approve a free slip for the following season.