Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety June 1, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety convened on June 1, 2026, addressing several procurement and public works matters. The board awarded a contract for spring 2026 stump removal, log removal, and debris hauling to C.A. Harris, the lowest qualified bidder, with a total contract value of $88,465. They also discussed the Ameriplex Drive Roadway Reconstruction Phase Two project, but deferred awarding the bid pending the city engineer's recommendation. Additionally, the board approved the acquisition of an easement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary for $108,900 to support phase three of the Singing Sands Trail. Other procurement-related actions included approval of a police vehicle lease buyout funded by riverboat funds and approval of a light duty policy for the Michigan City Police Department. The meeting also covered traffic safety concerns, street maintenance including curb painting, and public safety issues such as streetlight outages downtown. Motions related to contract awards and policy approvals were passed unanimously.