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Town of Merrillville adopts 2026 budget, authorizes $33 million in bond proceeds for fire station and road work
Summary
The Town Council adopted Ordinance 25-31 approving the 2026 advertised budget and confirmed bond-financed projects including a $15 million fire station and $18 million for roads and related improvements; related RDC and housekeeping measures also passed.
The Town Council of the Town of Merrillville on Sept. 23 adopted its 2026 budget and confirmed the issuance and allocation of bond proceeds tied to redevelopment projects, council members said during the meeting.
Trista, the town’s financial advisor, told the council the town’s assessed value rose by about $100 million from last year’s determination, producing roughly $336,370 in allowable levy growth under state rules. “The general fund as a current budget is listed at $13,254,000,” Trista said during the public hearing on Ordinance 25-31.
The council voted on Ordinance 25-31 (the 2026 advertised budget) by roll call; the motion carried 7-0. Council members discussed that portion of bond proceeds…
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