# Porter County Government - Parks Board Meeting - November 5th, 2026

The Porter County Parks Board meeting on November 5, 2026, covered park projects, finances, and operations. The board received an update on a proposed property transfer that would support a feasibility study and potential development of a park featuring historic bridges, including the State Line bridge. The agreement is awaiting execution; previously approved authority allows a representative to sign once the final document is received. Funding for the bridge-related work was reported as still available. At the campground, NIPSCO’s preliminary estimate for electrical service has fallen from about $56,000 to zero because the work may fall within the utility’s no-cost service allowance; the final scope and any purchase order remain pending. The board also discussed weather-delayed shelter construction, with materials on site and work potentially able to proceed before winter, and ongoing electrical upgrades at Sunset Park. Staff have estimates for removing storm-damaged trees and will investigate possible FEMA assistance before proceeding with purchase orders.

The board reported that the county approved budget increases for hourly accounts, utilities, insurance, disposals, and basic operations, but did not approve requested staffing changes, including a full-time position and a reclassification; staff plan to revisit the full-time position request. Parks reported year-over-year spending down 2.79%, revenue up 22.36%, and a cash balance of about $461,000, prompting a plan to ask county finance staff about permitted interest-bearing accounts. Other prospective spending discussed included quotes for Sunset Park sign-base improvements and amphitheater signage, plus future replacement of electrical pedestals. The board approved the prior month’s minutes; no contract award or new procurement approval was recorded in the transcript.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Porter County Government - Parks Board Meeting - November 5th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98-1CQeu7O4) - Porter County Government