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Council approves state grant application for Safe Streets planning; neighbor urges sidewalks near schools

5140515 · July 3, 2025

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Summary

The Michigan City Common Council approved a resolution supporting a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning grant application and local match. A public commenter urged inclusion of sidewalks between Michigan City High School and nearby educational centers.

The Michigan City Common Council on July 1 approved a resolution supporting submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) supplemental planning grant application and the necessary local match for 2025.

The resolution, introduced by Council members Philman and the council president, passed unanimously on a voice/roll-call vote (9–0). Council members had no substantive sponsor remarks during the hearing. The council opened the resolution to public comment. Tommy Klavic of 1316 Ohio Street urged the city not to “put students on a back burner” and requested sidewalks on Paz Road between Michigan City High School, the new Rose Learning Center and the La Porte County Career and Technical Center.

The SS4A grant targets planning activities that can later support construction funding. The council agreed to support the grant submission; no additional conditions were added at the meeting. The sponsor noted the application would include a local match; council minutes record the resolution passed by nine votes in favor and no opposing votes.

No formal ordinance or appropriation for construction was adopted at the meeting; council members indicated the planning grant is intended to develop project-ready materials and could identify needed sidewalk segments as part of the planning process.