Michigan City Common Council August 5, 2026

The Michigan City Common Council held a meeting on August 5, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The Finance Committee reported on claims totaling $1,836.39 from the rainy day fund and provided updates on fund balances. A resolution was passed urging that costs for enhanced electric infrastructure be borne by benefiting developers, not residential or small business utility ratepayers, particularly in relation to data center expansions. The council approved a 2026 union contract with the Michigan City firefighters local 475, though the contract was tabled until September. An ordinance was introduced to appropriate an additional $30,000 from the tree violation fund for purchasing materials to restore parkways where trees had been removed. The council also discussed a proposed sanitary district rate increase, including the introduction of system development charges to fund infrastructure projects, with public comments and council support for the plan. Additionally, an ordinance amending fire department applicant age requirements to comply with state law was passed. Other topics included a petition to vacate a portion of Lake Hills Road and various community and public safety updates. Several motions and votes related to budget appropriations, contract approvals, and infrastructure funding were taken during the meeting.