ACDC/RDC Combined Recording 7-14-26

The City of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission and Aurora Capital Development Corporation held a combined meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and budgetary matters related to redevelopment projects. Key procurement discussions included the opening of bids for the Windsor sidewalk and Cassopolis lighting project, with bids from Reith-Riley Construction and another contractor, which will be reviewed and reported at a future meeting. The commission approved a $1 million appropriation from the Downtown Elkhart TIF fund to cover contaminated soil disposal costs at 1101 East Beardsley, as well as a $28,500 allocation from the Tech Park TIF for environmental remediation management services at 700 West Beardsley. Additionally, a change order increasing the Ancon contract for Woodland Crossing to over $4.28 million was approved, along with budget increases for utilities at Woodland Crossing funded by shopping center rent revenues. The commission also approved access agreements for Elkhart Public Library and Elkhart Community Schools at Woodland Crossing and extended a grant performance period for the YWCA. Staff updates included environmental remediation progress and grant award announcements. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the commission members present.