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Commission approves a mix of small contracts, appraisals, a $190,218 pipe procurement and a $1M‑range rail grant submission

St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission · September 10, 2024
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Summary

The commission approved a $20,000 design amendment for Fillmore Road, a one‑year Community Redevelopment Partners contract (not to exceed $300,000) for the Western Preserve, two appraisals for Smilax/Smilex Road (combined $3,800), a $190,218 pipe purchase, a $10,488 Capital Avenue amendment, approval to submit a roughly $1 million RCE rail grant with a future local match, and cost sharing for a three‑year Debtbook subscription.

Commissioners approved a set of professional services, procurement, and grant actions covering local planning and project readiness.

Fillmore Road — Staff asked for approval of Amendment 1 with Lochmiller Group to add a cul‑de‑sac, change paving from asphalt to concrete, and update drainage specifications. The amendment increases design fees by about $20,000 to a total design cost stated in the packet (approximately $343,400); commissioners approved the amendment.

Western Preserve and Community Redevelopment Partners — The commission approved a one‑year services contract with Community Redevelopment Partners to provide coordination and…

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