The Michigan City Water Works Board on Nov. 25 adopted Declaratory Resolution No. 2025‑02, authorizing the first step toward issuing revenue bonds not to exceed $60,500,000 to fund multi‑phase capital improvements.

A staff member presenting the resolution said the declaratory resolution “approves the work, the projects planned, and the bonding amount” and described the board’s authority under Indiana code to authorize bonding at this level. The staff member said the resolution lists phase 1 and phase 2 projects and sets a public hearing for Dec. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. The staff member also described a subsequent confirmatory resolution and bond ordinance to be voted on after the public hearing.

Board member [name recorded in roll call] moved to accept the resolution and a motion was seconded. The board conducted a roll‑call vote; Ken Barrett, Beth Pichker, Davis Bush, Diane Gonzales and Carla Mach were each recorded as voting “Aye.” The chair announced the motion carried.

Next steps set by the board include the public hearing on Dec. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. and a later confirmatory resolution and bond ordinance. The record notes a notice of public hearing will be published (the meeting record states publication on Dec. 29).