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Council approves $15,000 increase for Reardon consultant after split vote; master plan draft to follow

5781915 · September 11, 2025
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The Schererville Town Council on Sept. 10 approved a $15,000 increase to Reardon Consultant Services for phase two of the redevelopment project by a 3-2 vote after debate about time overruns, contract scope and town budget pressures. Consultant Pat Reardon said the additional funds are needed to complete a draft master plan within 4 to 6 weeks.

The Town Council of Schererville approved a $15,000 increase for Reardon Consultant Services’ phase-two agreement on the town’s redevelopment project on Sept. 10, following a divided debate about contract scope and municipal budget constraints.

Pat Reardon, representing the consultant, told the council the project has taken longer than anticipated and the firm would exhaust its remaining budget before delivering a final draft master plan. He said the additional $15,000 would cover the work and allow the firm to deliver a draft…

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