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Logansport council approves four resolutions including Habitat sponsorship and State Theater aid
Summary
The council approved resolutions to sponsor Habitat for Humanity of Cass County, authorize Goban construction fund expenditures, sponsor a high‑school multicultural festival and commit ceded funds to assist the State Theater’s 2026 utility/maintenance costs; votes were unanimous for most measures, with one No on the festival sponsorship.
Logansport Common Council on Jan. 5 approved four resolutions on a range of community projects, including a sponsorship commitment for Habitat for Humanity of Cass County and a one‑year funding commitment to the State Theater.
Resolution 2026‑101 authorized the city to be a lead sponsor for Habitat for Humanity of Cass County; council moved, seconded and passed the resolution by roll‑call vote. The council then approved Resolution 2026‑102, authorizing expenditures from the Goban construction fund (fund number cited in the ordinance language), with members noting the amounts were estimates “not to exceed” and that funds would be committed only after appropriate quotes were obtained.
Resolution 2026‑103 sponsors the 2026 Logansport High School Multicultural Festival and passed following a roll‑call vote in which one councilmember voted No. Council members offered brief remarks in support of local school and cultural events but one member expressed concern about perceived disparate treatment of other entities.
Resolution 2026‑104 commits funds from a ceded fund for utility and maintenance expenditures at the State Theater in 2026. Council discussion included questions about using city funds to support a nonprofit business; supporters said the theater is a historic downtown venue that deserves one‑year assistance as it recovers from financial strain. Council referenced a previously approved $30,000 figure during the discussion; after debate the resolution passed by roll call.
All four resolutions passed during the meeting. Council members asked staff to ensure that procurement steps and quotes for the construction fund expenditures are completed before invoices are paid.
