Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety September 8, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The board approved a request to seek sealed quotes for the construction of a new animal control building funded by ARPA funds. They also approved bids for the demolition of a property at 512 Holiday Street. The board reviewed and approved the punch list and certificate of substantial completion for the Ameriplex Drive roadway construction phase two, with a condition to correct curbing issues. Additionally, they approved a $5,000 contract to purchase a sculpture by local artist Tom Skarf as part of the Public Art Committee's budget. A request to table approval of a performance bond for the Tryon Meadows infrastructure project was granted. The board approved a special purchase for the early lease buyout of nine police vehicles from LaPorte Chrysler, which included a $14,000 discount. They also approved change order number two for the 2026 Michigan City Road Improvements project to add concrete in front of a church and address ADA compliance issues. Finally, the board approved the claims and payroll dockets for September 8, 2026. No significant public comments were made during the meeting.