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What the council approved
The resolution, introduced by Councilwoman Moldenhauer, waives permit and inspection fees tied to the Carwick Village project. Council members and the clerk recorded the waived‑fees amount as $16,030; combined with a previous $50,000 city grant the project has received, the total city contribution was described at the meeting as $66,030 toward the development.

Why it mattered: funding and location
Council debate centered on two themes: fiscal restraint and local impact. City Controller Mary Lynn Wall addressed the council and noted that building‑permit revenues are an important general‑fund revenue source (the controller said building permits were budgeted at $520,000 for 2025), and she urged awareness of the effect of fee waivers on the city’s budget. Several council members said they were sympathetic to the nonprofit goal but cautious about further revenue reductions while state and local budgets face pressure.

Supporters and project details
Dan Granquist, a Homeward Bound board member, said the project will prioritize Michigan City residents and that referrals would come from local shelters and service providers. Junior Pressel, a construction manager for the project, and other presenters described the Carwick Village concept as a cooperative affordable‑housing model; organizers said property is being secured and multiple funding sources (county contribution, foundation and in‑kind donations) are combined to move the project forward.

Public comment
Public testimony was mixed. Supporters, including Tommy Kolovic and Sal Dunlap, praised the project as a positive reuse of the former St. Anthony site and said it would provide needed housing and services. Neighbors, including Tom Nazamek and Paul Frisboinski, voiced concern that the chosen site is in a residential area close to schools and taverns and urged stronger guarantees on resident screening, security measures and a commitment to prioritize Michigan City residents.

Council vote and next steps
After debate the council voted 5 in favor and 3 opposed; President Belinsky and Councilmen Dabney and Tillman cast the three no votes. Council members who voted yes included Councilman Beatrice, Doctor Cora, Councilwoman Lee, Councilwoman Moldenhauer and Councilman Nelson.

The resolution passed on Tuesday’s meeting; project leaders and city staff said the group will continue to work on funding, finalize cooperative bylaws and return as needed to request further city actions.

Votes at a glance (items recorded during the meeting)
- Resolution waiving permit and inspection fees for Homeward Bound Carwick Village: approved 5‑3; waived amount cited as $16,030; combined city contribution (grant + waived fees) cited as $66,030.
- Appointment to Michigan City Scholarship Review Committee (Kamisha Williams): approved by voice vote, 8‑0.
- Motion to table amendments to the city’s removal of weeds/grass ordinance on second reading: approved 8‑0 (the council tabled the ordinance to allow sponsors to reconcile competing amendments and provide more time for review).

Ending: City staff and project leaders said they will return with application and bylaw language to prioritize local residents and with additional budget/impact information if future city funding is requested.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Michigan City Common Council April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Michigan City Common Council approved a resolution waiving building permit and inspection fees for the Homeward Bound Carwick Village affordable‑housing project; council discussion included fiscal concerns from the controller and public testimony both supporting and opposing the site choice. Vote was 5 in favor, 3 opposed.","taxTitle","Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana","taxId",12510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6090664,"Police chief reports drop in violent crime and rise in community policing; department adds social‑work referrals and new tech",1865,3533000,5398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866123-4ef5807d5529371a715ca4bdaeced439&start=3533&end=5398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866123-4ef5807d5529371a715ca4bdaeced439/thumbnail_3533000.jpg","/articles/6090664/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Police-chief-reports-drop-in-violent-crime-and-rise-in-community-policing-department-adds-socialwork-referrals-and-new-tech","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090664-4e79bf7e9c2871030309aac5fac0e5b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442942&Signature=JQCXFQC3EMwe~-UbU-S0qSmcZS0kMDKa8An0YDTTFY~BiBWIxWz3MIyqI-IH4as7f6bQqlhxszFwl1WESQq7k-0HjQsnEpJF~yR3ZIXmMsNW056MjL0CCOmskGePG2QjLaUgvTxEiP50Wnh0bKRXoCiSnK1vJT34IHUKPz4p6CdPph4rt8G4dYOAd5l6pcIFKfw6z70P71~d1e6sxBKPlJyQsRAHssu-37VxowXJNNZzCvslRpmC62roJJcArCrgkTCnfyg3pKWc~H-8GVWYLHYKiQhqFGC8603ieVMISM7sAajl2gspjBmvbDAwBFLIIlnnuzcbodHYVzNFqSOt~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michigan City Police Chief Marty Corley on Tuesday presented the department’s 2024 crime statistics and described several operational changes the department credits with recent reductions in violent crime.

The numbers: Corley said the department recorded 41,533 calls for service in 2024 (an 8.8% increase year‑over‑year) and a roughly 17% overall decrease in crime over multiple years of comparison. He highlighted a 36.8% reduction in combined violent‑crime measures (nonfatal shootings, attempted murder and murder) and reported that shots‑fired calls fell about 16.9%.

Tactics and technology: Corley attributed improvements to targeted units and technology. The department increased traffic stops (up about 20%), expanded community‑policing outreach (up nearly 26%) and stepped up use of license‑plate and camera analytics through Flock and shot‑detection systems. Firearms seized rose modestly to 168 in 2024, Corley said.

Social‑work referrals and mental‑health response
Corley described the role of the department’s embedded social‑work coordinator, Jocelyn (social worker), who handled hundreds of referrals in 2024. He said roughly 60% of her referrals came from patrol officers and that mental‑health cases comprised the largest referral category; from April–December 2024 she received 386 referrals and made contact in 368 cases.

Community work and awards
Corley detailed community outreach programs (youth leadership and citizen police academies, National Night Out, Shop with a Cop) and said the department partnered with more than 52 local organizations in 2024. He also cited internal awards and grants, including a Unity Foundation grant for training bags and a federal grant to add about 30 Flock cameras to the city’s network.

Public questions & next steps
Council members asked about Narcan costs and availability, and Corley said he would provide cost details by email. He said Narcan is carried and accounted for on department vehicles and used when crews respond to overdoses. Corley announced upcoming CPR and first‑aid classes organized with the Salvation Army and the YMCA and reiterated the department’s outreach schedule for spring and summer events.

Ending: Chief Corley asked residents and council members to view the full crime report available at the police station and on the department’s new website; he said the department will continue expanding community engagement and technology use to reduce violent crime and aid investigations.","Chief Marty Corley told the council that 2024 saw a 17% overall crime decrease with sharp drops in nonfatal shootings and shots‑fired calls; calls for service increased and the department expanded use of camera and sensor technology and a social‑work referral program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6090667,"La Porte County group proposes 20‑bed certified recovery residence at former St. Anthony site; council and neighbors ask questions",2547,151000,2698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866123-4ef5807d5529371a715ca4bdaeced439&start=151&end=2698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866123-4ef5807d5529371a715ca4bdaeced439/thumbnail_151000.jpg","/articles/6090667/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/La-Porte-County-group-proposes-20bed-certified-recovery-residence-at-former-St-Anthony-site-council-and-neighbors-ask-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090667-b0c6447f63fa4450586b8ad2c425116d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442942&Signature=HL7yt1yMDnB-vEU83B0rhrLM4vhDCf4OKfcamHZvo1bYiBX8XTvZKxsv6iY2bKjxqP6862zfHFE0t9x2uXK3Y-zS7675I39B4d1hcgrsIwtL5~6jHljylZZr5tXlNB~62UaWsswJUCwKk0J5C2WDA1lO4LBEDUag3HlEbO76oSRhzja-oS7VPOlOhMqGp3jqhS1HGIvGqVJ8mcY7PYbcoI1jLwCDcgFWKFhg3shiEHadhpFOoPDUDrtHMFa8GQCQUIyT1ChiEqSPO~50TYvq-Y1Bjt5TTfPYVeD0SGDG~6YksHqYeJblz3cpzE8~gWkfClqfvD~x~relids~gicBTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte County Drug Free Partnership on Tuesday presented the Michigan City Common Council with plans for a certified level‑3 recovery residence for up to 20 adult men at the former St. Anthony Hospital site on Wabash Street.

The presentation, by Dr. Mickey Webb, executive director of the La Porte County Drug Free Partnership, described a two‑year residential program operated to state standards and overseen by the Indiana Department of Mental Health and Addiction. Webb said the partnership is a 501(c)(3) with more than 35 years of local work and will pursue “Recovery Works funding,” which reimburses part of the resident stay at about $30 per day for eligible clients.

Why it matters: The presenters linked the proposal to local overdose mortality and treatment gaps. Webb told the council that La Porte County reported 37 overdose deaths in 2024 and currently lacks recovery residences while neighboring counties have several. Proponents argued a local facility could reduce jail recidivism and offer case management, random drug screening and vocational support for people leaving inpatient treatment.

Program design and referrals
Dr. Webb said residents would be carefully vetted and “referred by the director of treatment from La Porte County Jail, Tyra Robinson Walker,” local judges and rehabilitation programs. She said the home would be an open residence with policies including random drug tests, nightly meetings and case management, and that the program would “operate in accordance with state and national standards under the oversight of the state of Indiana.”

Construction and budget
Webb said the current construction estimate is $3,100,000 and that Ton and Blank has pledged $90,000 in architectural and engineering services and other in‑kind contributions. She said the project already has a $750,000 contribution from the La Porte County Council and a property donation valued at $114,000; the group has also submitted a proposal to the Health Foundation of La Porte.

Council questions and public concerns
Council members asked detailed operational questions. Councilman Beatrice asked whether Recovery Works funding is state or federal; Webb replied it “comes through the state.” Councilman Przybylinski requested written findings on neighborhood impact; Webb said she had only informal observations (Zillow comparisons and Valparaiso case studies) and offered to provide written materials later.

Residents and neighborhood representatives voiced both support and concern during public comment. Tommy Kolovic, who said he lives near the proposed site, and others described the property as on a bus route with sewer and water access and urged support for redevelopment. Other neighbors, including Tom Nazamek and Paul Frisboinski, said the site sits in an established residential neighborhood near schools and taverns and asked that the council and developers ensure strong security and screening to protect nearby families and property values.

Operational detail gaps
Presenters and contractors answered several operational questions but also acknowledged some policies were still being finalized. John Gilmore of Ton and Blank described rules used at a Valparaiso recovery house: nightly meetings and dinner, a 10 p.m. curfew, multiple weekly AA/NA meetings, frequent drug testing and a rule that residents who leave overnight without authorization may not be allowed to return. Webb said specific policy details (for example exact curfew enforcement) would be modeled on state guidelines and the Valparaiso example and added that the project team would hold town halls and site tours of the Valparaiso house.

Next steps
Webb said the presentation was informational and that Homeward Bound and the partnership plan to request city funds in future requests and to braid state, federal, foundation and private funding for construction and operation. She emphasized sustainability and that the facility would seek Recovery Works reimbursements to cover a portion of operating costs.

The council did not take formal action on the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting. Officials and the project team said they will schedule town halls and provide additional written materials on neighborhood impact, policies and funding.

Ending: The presenters asked the council and residents to continue discussions and promised more detailed operating policies and written impact findings at future meetings or community sessions.","La Porte County Drug Free Partnership proposed a state‑certified, two‑year recovery residence for up to 20 men at the former St. Anthony Hospital site; presenters said the home would seek Recovery Works funding and local referrals. Council members and nearby residents pressed presenters on location, screening, curfew and neighborhood impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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