# Porter County Government - Redevelopment Commission - November 12th, 2026


**Body:** Porter County Government
**Date:** November 12, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure


The Porter County Redevelopment Commission met on November 12, 2026. It approved the financial report and claims by consent agenda; the transcript gives total claims of approximately $155,178.03 for the period discussed, with most spending attributed to MKSK’s comprehensive-plan work and Kiwanis storage. The commission also approved a one-year retainer agreement with Bill Ratgen of Macaulay Bennett Commercial Advantage for South Haven property-owner outreach and development coordination at $3,800 per month. The agreement may be terminated with 30 days’ notice, and monthly updates are expected. Staff noted that property transactions or brokerage work would be separate from this retainer.

The commission directed staff and the attorney to prepare and advance the formal process for three proposed economic development/TIF areas: expansion of South Haven, an area around Project Ribeye near Hebron, and an area near Northwest Health and the US 6/Calumet Road intersection. This was authorization to proceed with documentation and public process, not final TIF approval. Discussion of Project Ribeye included potential water and sewer extensions and possible shared infrastructure costs, contingent on the project’s financing; no construction contract or funding award was approved. The commission also authorized preparation and submission of its annual spending plan for presentation to the county fiscal and executive bodies and subsequent commission approval in December. Staff will follow up on the Kiwanis storage lease, which is expected to come up for renewal in the spring. No competitive bids or vendor selections were identified.

**Source:** Porter County Government