Porter County Government - Storm Water Advisory Board - August 10th, 2026

The Porter County Government Storm Water Advisory Board met on August 10, 2026, to review and approve two key infrastructure projects involving utility pipeline and water main maintenance and installation. The first agenda item was the approval of a maintenance project by NIPCO to rewrap an existing 16-inch aerial gas pipeline crossing over Hannah Ditch, including excavation within the regulated drainage easement. The board approved the project with standard terms, including a hold harmless agreement. The second item involved Valparaiso City Services proposing the installation of new 16-inch and 20-inch raw water mains via open trench and horizontal directional drilling under Flint Lake Garden Terrace Ditch and Burlington Beach Road. Staff recommended approval contingent on revisions to construction plans to meet separation distance standards per Indiana Administrative Code and Porter County standards. The board approved the project with these conditions and standard terms. Additionally, the meeting included a manager's report on storm water drainage complaints, ongoing capital improvement projects, and challenges related to flooding caused by beaver dams and construction site issues. Two capital improvement projects were underway, including road and bio swale construction, with expected completion dates discussed. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were mentioned, but hold harmless agreements and final approval letters were noted as forthcoming steps for the approved projects.