Michigan City Common Council June 2, 2026

The Michigan City Common Council held a meeting on June 2, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The Finance Committee reviewed and approved claims totaling $104,590.71, including payments from the riverboat fund, rainy day fund, and vector control department. A resolution was passed to reallocate $15,000 within the general fund budget for vector control equipment. An ordinance was approved to establish a restricted fund for riverfront dining marketing, funded by fees from private parties holding riverfront alcohol permits, projected to generate revenue from 12 existing licenses. The council also discussed public safety reports highlighting crime trends and firearm-related offenses, with emphasis on targeted enforcement and community engagement. Additionally, the council tabled a performance guarantee savings report from Energy System Group and addressed appointments to various commissions. Public comments focused on concerns about gun violence, data center impacts, and community safety. The meeting included policy clarifications on curfew laws and enforcement related to youth and public safety.