# Michigan City Common Council & Mayor Joint Workshop November 10, 2026

The Michigan City Common Council and Mayor held a joint workshop on November 10, 2026, to review proposed year-end appropriations and capital spending before resolutions are brought to the Council. The Mayor outlined requests of about $767,200 from the General Fund and $195,700 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, totaling $962,900, largely for operating overruns such as utilities and street lighting, fuel and equipment repairs, police and fire overtime, and storm-related tree removal. These were presented for discussion, not approved at the workshop. The Mayor also reviewed Riverboat-funded equipment proposals, including a $372,000 street sweeper to be sourced through Sourcewell and a $228,915 replacement bulldozer cost after insurance; the city said it is currently renting a bulldozer for $7,700 per month. Council members were asked to provide priority street lists promptly for a proposed $1 million additional appropriation toward road paving. The city received an INDOT paving award of $388,268.47, and a signed contract is due to INDOT by January 28, 2027.

The workshop also covered draft resolutions to redirect remaining ARPA balances toward the destination playground, while retaining $10,000 for Council chamber cameras, and to transfer previously encumbered CDBG funds from Oak Hills to the destination playground, with Oak Hills funding to be pursued separately. No votes or awards were made. Sponsorships and later Council action will be needed for the proposed appropriations and transfers. A Council member raised moving city vehicles from diesel to compressed natural gas; the Mayor discussed pursuing grants and planning for charging stations, but no procurement decision was made.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Michigan City Common Council & Mayor Joint Workshop November 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvaBNEIgklw) - Access LaPorte County Media