# LaPorte County Redevelopment Commission October 28, 2026

The LaPorte County Redevelopment Commission’s October 28, 2026 meeting included approval of the agenda, September meeting and executive-session minutes, the treasurer’s report, and October claims. The transcript reports claim subtotals of $1,085.77, including $1,000 to DMC partners and $85.77 to the Herald Dispatch, and $6,546.78, including $46.78 to the Herald Dispatch; both claim motions passed. The treasurer reported balances of $646,518 in US 421 Allocation Area 1, negative $63,368 in Area 2, and $233,456 in KIDC TIF. The commission also said its budget, based on new tax increment revenues, would be presented at the next meeting; no budget action occurred at this meeting.

At Kingsbury Industrial Park, commissioners discussed two demolition proposals for commission-owned property: a $1.5 million proposal with environmental costs to be determined, and a $2.1 million base bid plus $250,000 for asbestos removal. No bid was selected; the presenter recommended further discussions with neighboring property owners about reuse or divestiture and noted potential EPA brownfield grant funding. The commission also discussed a potential $600 million battery-substation investment and the zoning process, but no procurement decision was made. A USDA-funded rural-business loan program offers loans up to $20,000, but no applicant had yet met the committee’s requirements; commercial agriculture is excluded. No contract award was approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [LaPorte County Redevelopment Commission October 28, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mho4n9hsp-s) - Access LaPorte County Media