Michigan City Water Works Board June 30, 2026

The Michigan City Water Works Board held a meeting on June 30, 2026, where they approved several purchase orders including software migration for billing data at $750, electrical breaker installation at $2,595.77, vehicle repairs totaling $1,767.67, and a significant $12,900 contract with Midwest Mobile Washers for pressure washing and maintenance of a water tank. The board also approved claims and a bad debt list for bookkeeping purposes. Financial statements were reviewed, noting total disbursements of $697,846.54, including $112,381.54 for inventory and $20,751.33 in capital expenditures, with a net income loss year-to-date. Additionally, the board received an update on a $5 million state revolving fund loan approved for a lead service connector removal project, which is a forgivable, 0% interest loan. The meeting also covered ongoing audits by the State Board of Accounts and the Indiana State Department of Health, with positive feedback on the water testing lab's performance. The board discussed an upcoming public hearing related to a rate case and reminded members to complete conflict of interest statements by July 31, 2026.