Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety July 6, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety convened on July 6, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a fuel vendor pool with Keystone Cooperative and Al Warren Oil, aimed at securing competitive fuel prices. The board reviewed a $3.2 million privately funded cultural trail project connecting downtown and local developments, with no financial obligation to the city. They also considered a request to purchase city-owned property for low-income housing development, referring it to legal and planning departments for further review. Additionally, the board approved a contract with Figment Group for commercial driver drug and alcohol testing services to ensure federal compliance, and a new employee handbook was adopted to standardize policies across city departments. A contract with the Amalgamated Transit Union was ratified, incorporating a 2% raise and aligning benefits with city policies. The board also approved a street sweeping contract with increased rates and authorized a $5,000 sponsorship agreement with Bay Logistics. Other agenda items included event-related street closures and an administrative hearing approving demolition of an unsafe building. Motions related to these procurement and contracting items were unanimously approved, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage city services, infrastructure, and compliance efficiently.