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Residents press commission for transparency and environmental review as consultant extension for Continental Divide work moves forward

St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Public commenters urged greater environmental vetting and transparency for the Continental Divide/coalition work; the commission approved a third amendment to its consultant agreement (not to exceed $37,500) while multiple residents questioned outreach and project deliverables.

The commission approved a third amendment to the contract with Community Redevelopment Partners LLC related to the Midwest Continental Divide trail and coalition work, while residents used the public-comment period to raise concerns about outreach, transparency and unmet deliverables.

Staff described the proposed third amendment as a short contract extension through July with a not-to-exceed fee of $37,500 to continue work on the Continental Divide coalition and related master planning. Staff said…

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