# LaPorte County Parks & Recreation Board October 6, 2026

The LaPorte County Parks & Recreation Board met October 6, 2026. The board approved the financial report and discussed the seasonal budget, noting that spending typically winds down around November and that non-reverting funds could help cover shortfalls. Parks staff reported receiving a Health Foundation grant for expanding a disc golf course to 18 holes and ordering baskets directly from a manufacturer. Additional grant requests for the Red Mill history project remained pending, including a $5,000 request to Unity. A Red Mill sculpture proposal was discussed; funding is expected to come from grants and donations, with non-reverting funds considered a backup. No vote on the sculpture proposal is recorded in the transcript.

The board discussed storm cleanup and possible contracting needs, with staff emphasizing documentation for potential FEMA reimbursement. An approximately $26,000 repair estimate was reported for storm damage at the property referred to as “Across the Pond”; staff was checking whether additional quotes were needed before authorizing work. A parks vehicle had also been ordered through a Ford dealer, while a separate vehicle sustained damage estimated at about $22,000. The board voted to authorize staff to assess a cabin proposed for rehabilitation by a homeschool co-op and then seek county attorney and commissioners’ approval; the arrangement could involve shared costs and future rental use. No vendor award or contract approval is recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [LaPorte County Parks & Recreation Board October 6, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY9GVH90JWI) - Access LaPorte County Media