Michigan City Urban Enterprise Association September 28, 2026

The Michigan City Urban Enterprise Association meeting on September 28, 2026, approved the monthly claims docket of $8,265.98, including a $2,500 progress billing for tax-return work and $3,333.33 for BAC Marketing. The board also approved proceeding with CL Services on the 2025 tax return and retaining the firm for 2026 tax-return work. The treasurer said he could handle monthly reconciliations himself to potentially reduce costs. Members requested that CL Services provide a revised written contract for review at the next meeting, citing concerns about broad indemnification language; no revised contract was approved at this meeting.

The board discussed extending a resident’s grant deadline to complete door replacement work, with about $2,600 remaining from a $4,000 grant. Members supported conditions including confirming the contractor and required city approvals and ensuring taxes were current, but the transcript does not clearly capture a final vote. The executive director also outlined a planned October 19 public hearing and board action on a special resolution and late-filing waivers so eligible businesses can pursue Urban Enterprise tax incentives; approximately $75,000 in bills had been prepared so far against a potential total near $100,000. The board passed a motion concerning a letter to the governor’s office about filling a board appointment.