Michigan City Sanitary Board July 22, 2026

The Michigan City Sanitary Board held a meeting on July 22, 2026, focusing on several procurement and capital improvement projects. Key discussions included approval of claims totaling $339,714.84 and cash balances across various funds. The board approved a significant SCADA system network upgrade project, including equipment and five years of maintenance, funded from the sanitary equipment replacement fund. They also renewed a $16,500 agreement with USGS for streamgage data critical to stormwater management. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of surveying equipment from Trimble for $98,923, funded through a development agreement, to support sewer system modeling and stormwater analysis. Updates were provided on ongoing capital projects, including stormwater improvements funded by a $4.6 million ARPA grant and infrastructure work related to the Lafayette Barker outfall to support downtown development. The board also approved a resolution to allow pre-claim payments for routine monthly expenses to improve payment efficiency. Discussions included policy updates, rate and fee increase communications, and maintenance responsibilities. No new contracts beyond those mentioned were approved, but several projects are progressing with budget oversight and grant funding.