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County trims Prairie Creek water-main request to $3.5M; approves $159,560 to help homeowners connect
Elkhart County Board of Commissioners · January 21, 2026
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Summary
Elkhart County amended a TIF funding request for the Prairie Creek water-main project to $3.5 million and approved $159,560.14 from community funds to assist qualifying homeowners with service connections, subject to five-year liens if sold.
Elkhart County commissioners on Jan. 20 approved a reduced TIF appropriation for the Prairie Creek water-main project and a separate homeowner-connection assistance program.
Planning director May Hope said the original request listed $4.95 million but county engineers verified that $3.5 million is…
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