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Parks board approves half‑price Patriot Park field rental for youth team fundraiser
Summary
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board voted to allow a 501(c)(3) youth baseball group to hold a fundraiser at Patriot Park on Oct. 11, charging $100 per field; the mayor offered to cover fees, and the board required coordination with the concessionaire and insurance documentation.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to allow a 501(c)(3) youth baseball organization to rent Patriot Park’s back fields at a half‑price rate of $100 per field for an October fundraiser. The board approved the single‑day rental after public comment and confirmation that the group carries insurance and will maintain the fields.
The request was presented by John Jackson of 5356 North 600 West, who identified the team as a nonprofit and asked to use three smaller fields for an adult coed “tavern”‑style tournament to raise funds for travel and tournament…
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