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Parks superintendent reports more than $95,000 in storm damage; city tree board awarded $1 million grant

3699443 · June 5, 2025
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Superintendent Ethan reported storm damage quotes topping $95,000 for parks assets and said the department opened an insurance claim; he also announced a Health Foundation grant awarding seven AED units valued at about $17,000 and that the city tree board received a $1 million grant for removal and replacement planning.

Ethan, superintendent for Michigan City Parks and Recreation, told the board June 4 that the department sustained significant storm damage in mid-May and has collected initial repair quotes totaling a little over $95,000. Ethan described the largest single quote as $86,200 to repair the Singing Sand fence and listed other estimates including $4,000 to replace damaged golf-course power components, $1,385 in spoiled concession food, and $3,600 to repair an elevator…

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