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Redevelopment Commission approves police vehicle buyout, grants and development agreements; multiple votes summarized
Summary
Michigan City — The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission on Oct. 16 voted on a series of financing, grant and development items, approving a police vehicle lease buyout, grants and an economic development agreement while accepting an annual TIF presentation and deferring adoption of the 2026 spending plan.
Michigan City — The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission on Oct. 16 voted on a series of financing, grant and development items, approving a police vehicle lease buyout, grants and an economic development agreement while accepting an annual TIF presentation and deferring adoption of the 2026 TIF spending plan.
Votes at a glance — key outcomes
- Police lease buyout: Approved a lease buyout for 11 Dodge Durango police vehicles in the amount of $220,100.65. The commission approved the request by roll call (Clarence Halsey: aye; Phil Latchford: aye; Tracy Tillman: aye; Sherry Wilson: aye).
- Riverfront liquor permit (Hokkaido/High Coyote Sushi): Approved a municipal riverfront permit for United Ocean LLC (operating as Hokkaido/High Coyote Sushi) at 701 Washington Street; the liquor license committee had recommended forwarding the application to the full commission and the commission voted aye.
- Façade grant (The Brew Box, 920 Franklin Street): Approved facade grant funding for The Brew Box not to exceed $40,000. The commission voted aye following a presentation on historic rehabilitation and cost…
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