Michigan City Water Works Board July 14, 2026

The Michigan City Water Works Board held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where they approved several purchase orders totaling various amounts for utility supplies, equipment rentals, vehicle repairs, and landscaping services. Key procurement decisions included purchasing parts for a new car wash tap, measuring chambers for a failed meter, and renting an excavator for ongoing projects. The board also approved an organizational chart change, replacing an engineer position with a project manager role, and approved the salary for the new project management candidate. Additionally, the board discussed challenges with chemical supplies, particularly fluoride, due to supply chain issues and tariffs, and provided an update on their state revolving fund loan application for a lead removal project, including anticipated timelines for bidding and loan closing. The meeting included updates on a recent rate case public hearing and operator certification progress, but no new procurement contracts were initiated during this session.