Michigan City Sanitary Board May 27, 2026

The Michigan City Sanitary District Board held a meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing on various procurement and operational updates. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract amendment with Schneider Geometrics for additional construction observation services, increasing the contract value to $122,575, funded through ARPA and operating budgets. The board also approved contracts totaling approximately $79,000 with V3 Companies for mitigation maintenance and monitoring at the Cheney Run storm water treatment area, ensuring compliance with environmental permits. Additionally, the board approved a $31,859 one-time fee plus $3,024 annual recurring cost proposal from Agile IT for upgrading the district's IT infrastructure. The meeting covered updates on capital improvement projects totaling $104 million, including treatment plant upgrades and sewer system modeling funded by an $80,000 grant from the redevelopment commission. Safety policy updates, including vehicle backing and seat belt use, were approved to reduce accidents. The board also discussed ongoing efforts to update administrative policies and improve public communication. Overall, the meeting emphasized contract approvals, budget allocations, and project management to enhance sanitary district operations and infrastructure.