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Councilman Roger Galloway introduced the measure and noted the transfers address additional monies needed in certain line items. The resolution lists several specific transfers; one example cited during the meeting was a request from the superintendent for the street department to move $1,100 from \"February supplies\" to \"March repairs maintenance\" in MBH Fund 2202524. Council members moved and seconded the resolution and voted to approve it.

Council described the transfer as routine budget housekeeping to pay for essential services. The motion passed by voice vote; the transcript records \"All in favor? Aye\" and the presiding officer declared the motion passed. No roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 06/16/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a resolution transferring funds within several 2025 budgets, including a $1,100 move from supplies to repairs/maintenance in the municipal MBH fund for the street superintendent.","taxTitle","La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana","taxId",70496,"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},6197230,"Council introduces ordinance for loading/unloading zone at 824 Lincoln Way",108,1162000,1270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940&start=1162&end=1270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940/thumbnail_1162000.jpg","/articles/6197230/La-Porte-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Council-introduces-ordinance-for-loadingunloading-zone-at-824-Lincoln-Way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197230-f21edbb0b569584b672c8b4ca69cf8de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201833&Signature=SuoSiG-jQddw2MPLhwhKTxWChPIpFuvnpq0AVvjOhUViuytkf7KAxT6zRLK15cwjSLrZVuHzOqTljsiHrkHaJ5atXwX6hGQmemSw41Y2bZ7buiEf-SbVcaVAkG3yAyvplS~aYzcv8hIllbeHb79zHVRIhwBRT1v2YhfitgU1gEPyAVdFlGWwCcmspIWuZU4d7SnG3Oc7ACoid49DLYhrEdkHJiBihkaIvCqDhPk8YVa7p7Owtq1s7fzRplDKD5iPEc75ZlJhtIzDQz2E~gVyMP~05e3ePFjl9G36TTSReIzhqp1f~5h2iBuHZQSPXRyyYNsAHP93kOHqPCnEQ6UH~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council introduced, on first reading June 16, 2025, an ordinance to designate a parking space at 824 Lincoln Way as a loading/unloading zone.

Councilwoman Carol Ficus read the ordinance and moved to introduce it for its first reading. Kathy Jesse of the Women's Care Center told the council the request stemmed from mothers receiving large donated baby items who need closer access: the space is \"right outside their side door\" and would help recipients carry large items to vehicles. Jesse told the council the request was not intended to reserve the space exclusively for the Women's Care Center; the loading zone would be available to anyone on that block.

A council member indicated they would abstain from the vote if it were held because of a jurisdictional concern about Indott Road (the council later clarified the location is not on Indott Road but at an alley/roadway). The ordinance was introduced and placed on the agenda for the council's first meeting in July (July 7) for action. No final vote occurred on June 16.

City staff said the Traffic Commission recommended the change after review. The ordinance language states the loading/unloading designation will be effective upon passage, mayoral approval and publication as required by law.","An ordinance to designate the parking space at 824 Lincoln Way as a loading/unloading zone was introduced on first reading; the request came from the Women's Care Center and the item is scheduled for the July 7 meeting for further action.",{"_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},6197235,"La Porte council approves continuation of Haines International personal property tax abatement and CF-1 filing",433,1297000,1730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940&start=1297&end=1730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940/thumbnail_1297000.jpg","/articles/6197235/La-Porte-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/La-Porte-council-approves-continuation-of-Haines-International-personal-property-tax-abatement-and-CF-1-filing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197235-27163d7c39e69968d08fb2b533c76ce6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201833&Signature=lXAUHYVvm50P~GCX04gCE5Ny1l8fEW~CXofjn6jHGz73vKVYpeKDdyQmd82L7yMGzNItQPwAz3PAQHsiin26-Tpp9VuvJyfhaMbhr-Q9xFl9TJDHqw8NgCO4XDGI4OqEj4cDWEixVAFDscRHrxYWNDSXWG-Oz9MGjcn~3PTfbIRXDT5MFS4lQP51ed3~eZ~KOM-SPeBItBdqUcQtX~123ENBbXhuSqeSJqInr7m~ounXBEd16IIFBFvQbqnVyQzz1QspzkD~cxo3A4zpuFPpTwxv625TIicNxBQ3zHZ34Fz~OiUpS7I6-MxORdq~u~v0t0ksb55D-qQ3FHXr1euoDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council voted June 16, 2025, to approve a resolution that continues a personal property tax abatement for Haines International and to authorize filing the CF-1 compliance form with the county.

The resolution notes La Porte County initially granted Haines a 10-year personal property tax abatement on Aug. 28, 2017, and that the city annexed the parcel in 2024. The resolution, as read in council, states there are three years remaining on the 10-year period and that Haines intends to purchase manufacturing equipment with an approximate cost of $2,740,436 that could result in hiring up to 50 employees at full production. The resolution directs the mayor to approve the statement of benefits submitted on Haines' behalf.

Craig Phillips, city planner, told the council the jobs estimate had \"not been realized\" to date but that the value of new manufacturing equipment \"has far exceeded the expectations for the taxes that will ultimately be generated from this project.\" Phillips said staff planned to follow up with Haines before next year to obtain more information and that approval of the resolution and the CF-1 filing would allow the company to continue receiving the abatement for the remaining period.

A council member moved to approve both the resolution and the CF-1 compliance filing \"based on reasonable effort to comply,\" the motion was seconded and the council voted to pass the resolution. The transcript does not include a numerical roll-call tally; the presiding officer declared the resolution passed. Staff said they will seek additional information from Haines during follow-up.","Council approved a resolution to continue a 10-year personal property tax abatement originally granted by La Porte County in 2017, authorize the mayor to sign a statement of benefits, and file the CF-1 compliance form; staff said estimated equipment purchases total about $2.74 million and up to 50 jobs could result.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197240,"La Porte council approves councilmanic-district ordinance on second and final reading",91,1029000,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940&start=1029&end=1120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940/thumbnail_1029000.jpg","/articles/6197240/La-Porte-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/La-Porte-council-approves-councilmanic-district-ordinance-on-second-and-final-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197240-8593014e1acdc396c9535b3593aaa9d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201833&Signature=j6nyklzGDdcKsxHTt73kYYbTOlGzx25sBLfv~GRRrkJasb6GaITobYgykvb4OZQurY7AIjZMjMaRYfM1FCYS9l96FWQpeixAXLcqJuvhSRXek2LySqkufx-bALMlMaMsPm2v9-zhEzDOHKnXRoP0BrDMs8hKqVgXWI~KZ~-oU425dDmjfhU4dPnK05zdMlQSZKNIm-Nqq0jc6VUQ1pnFI7gkTrD8yYeHilkbRD3Q6F1EQhqE6w8L6e33nc6A1dKD2HJh1eIEZAcx~hIwQjWYZS1JHyk23SwUhdCfTz3KLAqOjij4YvVtv5bMcKgi4gIBoB73zJn6yzan9RVsO1tDqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of La Porte Common Council approved, on second and final reading June 16, 2025, an ordinance establishing councilmanic districts for the city.

The measure aims to balance council districts so population percentages are closer across seats. Councilman Roger Galloway read the ordinance title and moved for the second and final reading. A staff member advising the council said two proposals had been submitted and public input opportunities were provided; the advisor added that the plans did not change the districts drastically and were intended to equalize population percentages. The staff member also said the work \"needed to be done by the end of this month,\" and recommended approval.

Council members made a motion and seconded the ordinance for the final reading and voted to pass the ordinance. Council discussion on the record emphasized the opportunity for public input and that the adopted plan was similar to an alternative previously circulated. The transcript does not record a roll-call vote or numerical tally in the meeting minutes; the council's oral vote concluded with \"Aye\" and the presiding officer declared the motion passed.

Because the action is an ordinance, the measure will become effective according to the city's ordinance publication and mayoral approval process. Staff noted the city attorney provided legal advice but did not draw the maps; the plan submitted by Councilman Franke was described as the plan the council would approve on behalf of the council.","The Common Council adopted an ordinance establishing councilmanic districts after staff said two similar plans were offered and public input was available; council approved the measure on June 16, 2025.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197245,"La Porte tightens rules for free dumpster program after reported abuse",1565,305000,1870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940&start=305&end=1870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853642-ca54da8c69729641dbada1b31e31f940/thumbnail_305000.jpg","/articles/6197245/La-Porte-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/La-Porte-tightens-rules-for-free-dumpster-program-after-reported-abuse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197245-185b4f68cb6c00311df3f5728e871d7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201833&Signature=P7QndzPqXmImyXBKnhKOkx5thB-gv0dVQjl0PTtBlkkgvrW3wjUDWIsqqEjK98-MRlQAa4mLd0hhvlTuu4MoLh7CYs~x5XgnOEF~1oeCo2AB-IR8-VaA~ceyztNdKBggo9UnVSXCLMNwb3fcd4A3kBFcVvJRIOr3VrvDwCtgjwkuz7QFu3eaV7a3krQTbl~ppRGkAiLpCYxuc5njo-3dEfc8iz0-PF8xJdyYiXJrtY7LS-7b-CmL4wDb2HTpVHtKAXovnm1MNt0gzYe6iqOMWu5fdqXOUkYSiHC8ECH3q8O8q4j6nGlILWfVOrfex~WlN-oWra32NQoJTvxKG0pp8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","La Porte City staff announced new limits to the city's free Dumpster Program on June 16, 2025, saying large trucks and repeated trips had left little room for residents.

The change matters because the city runs the drop-off dumpsters as a resident service for occasional large-item disposal; staff said commercial use and multiple or large loads were reducing access for elderly and working residents. Jeff Bachelor, a code enforcement officer, told the council the program had been \"very helpful\" overall but that recent visits by U-Hauls and contractors forced staff to close the site early on a recent Saturday.

City staff described the new rules at the meeting. Otis (staff member) read the update for the record: \"Going forward, the City will not allow any type of box trucks to use the Dumpster Program. A person can only make one trip to the dumpster per day. Additionally, no businesses can use the Dumpster Program. The City reserves the right to deny use of the Dumpster Program to any person who abuses the benefits of the Dumpster Program.\" The council did not take a formal vote; the change was presented as an administrative update and will be enforced by city staff.

Residents had raised accessibility concerns earlier in the meeting. Sierra Sue Jesh, who said she lives on Jefferson Avenue, told the council, \"Those dumpsters are so tall that I could not reach the top of it standing on the ground. Last week, I went to drop off a mattress and I couldn't get it over, so I just left it leaning against it.\" Council members and staff responded with two kinds of steps: operational enforcement against oversized or commercial users and an offer of direct assistance. Council members said staff will help elderly or handicapped residents deliver items; Bachelor and other staff offered residents the option to call ahead for help at the site.

City staff said they will continue monitoring the program and adjust enforcement as needed. The announcement did not reference an ordinance or a council vote; it was presented as an administrative policy change. City residents with questions or who need assistance were directed to contact code enforcement for help arranging staff assistance or guidance on acceptable vehicles and loads.","City staff announced administrative limits on the Dumpster Program — banning box trucks, restricting to one trip per person per day and excluding businesses — after staff and residents reported large loads and repeated use limited access for others.","actionData","errors"]

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