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Commission approves purchase of 300 East Michigan, environmental testing and awards demolition quote

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

The commission approved purchasing 300 East Michigan for $400,000 (appraisal $367,000), authorized environmental testing and demolition planning with Christopher Burke ($23,725) and awarded Jackson Demolition Services $70,000 to remove the Osceola property; the purchase agreement includes a 90-day environmental review provision.

St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission voted to move forward on acquiring 300 East Michigan Street in New Carlisle, authorize environmental testing and demolition planning, and award a demolition contract for a separate property.

Staff said the county negotiated a purchase price of $400,000 for the vacant former Bales Mechanical/CARE Reels parcel; an appraisal came in at $367,000. Staff told commissioners the purchase agreement will be contingent…

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