Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety July 20, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety convened on July 20, 2026, to address several procurement and public works matters. Key procurement actions included awarding the 2026 fuel procurement contract to a pool of three vendors: Keystone Cooperative Inc., Petroleum Traders Corporation, and Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. The board also approved a change order for the Michigan City Transit Department to add safety features to new buses, with an expenditure not to exceed $1,500, funded by a grant. Additionally, the board approved a demolition order for 512 Holiday Street and voted to temporarily suspend consideration of new speed bump requests pending completion of a two-year pilot program. Several event-related street closure requests were discussed, with some tabled pending insurance documentation. Public comments addressed concerns about honorary street signs, speed bumps, and transit services. The meeting concluded with approval of the claims docket and adjournment.