Michigan City Parks & Recreation Board September 2, 2026

The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Board held a meeting on September 2, 2026, where several procurement-related items were discussed and approved. The board approved an Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) grant agreement to fund Wilderness Inquiry for a 5-day environmental learning program during Trail Creek week. They also approved a contract with Wilderness Inquiry to provide boats and programming for primarily fourth and eighth grade students. Additionally, the board authorized the issuance of requests for quotes (RFQs) for landscaping, porta potty, and trash collection services at Millennium Plaza for the 2027-2029 period. Budgetary matters included approval of the 2026 second quarter variance report, claims docket totaling over $122,000, payroll, and credit card charges related to park operations and zoo supplies. A significant policy decision was made to rename Gardena Park to Kenneth L. Scott Memorial Park on Gardena, with direction given to update city records accordingly. The board also discussed upcoming capital projects, including trail construction funded by federal and state sources, and ongoing assessments for a 5-year master plan. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but preparations for future procurement activities were noted.