# Common Council 11-9-26

The Mishawaka Common Council met November 9, 2026. The Council unanimously approved Resolution R-2026-36 confirming a five-year real-property tax abatement for Dogleg Social LLC’s planned golf entertainment, dining, and hospitality facility near East Douglas Road and Veterans Parkway. The project represents an estimated $26 million investment, including $17 million in real-property improvements, and is projected to create 90 jobs. The proposed abatement phases down from 95% in the first year; city estimates indicate about $765,000 in taxes would be abated and approximately $255,000 paid over five years. The incentive is intended to meet the city’s matching requirement for a previously awarded $750,000 tourism grant. The developer stated it would not seek an abatement on approximately $5.745 million in personal property. A separate tax-abatement hearing for Fur Roads Flats LLC was postponed to the December 7 meeting at the developer’s request.

The Council also unanimously approved Resolution R-2026-38, adding three properties at 1002 and 1316 South Union Street and 510 North Cedar Street to the city’s redevelopment property-acquisition list; the acquisitions are contingent on Council approval. On second reading, Ordinance 2026-29 passed unanimously, revising Mishawaka Fire Department ambulance and EMS fees, which had last been adjusted in 2022; officials said collected fees do not cover the full average cost of a transport, and hardship adjustments or write-offs may be available. On first reading, a city employee salary ordinance and an ordinance revising certain water, wastewater, and electric utility charges were referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. No vendor contract or competitive bid award was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Common Council 11-9-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5rKdFLxFjQ) - City of Mishawaka