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LaPorte County RDC adopts $781,577 2026 TIF spending plan; approves 2026 contracts and schedule
Summary
The Redevelopment Commission approved a $781,577 TIF spending plan for 2026, unanimously approved consulting and legal contracts for the year and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule; commissioners also approved regular claims across TIF areas.
At its Dec. 10 meeting, the LaPorte County Redevelopment Commission unanimously adopted a proposed 2026 TIF spending plan totaling $781,577 across the county’s four TIF allocation areas.
Karl Cender of Cender/Dalton presented the plan, which was developed with MCR Partners and reviewed against the previous year’s expenditures and projected tax‑increment revenue. Cender told commissioners the spending plan is intentionally flexible: it may be amended during 2026 to reflect new revenue or shifting priorities.
Commissioners also approved several 2026 agreements and routine business items during the meeting: the MCR Partners 2026 proposal, Attorney Guy DiMartino’s 2026 legal services contract, the Cender/Dalton financial consultant annual services agreement, and the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting record shows motions were moved, seconded and each vote carried unanimously.
Votes at a glance: • Approve 2026 TIF Spending Plan — Motion: Tom Fath; Second: Scott Cooley; Outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve MCR Partners 2026 proposal — Motion: Scott Cooley; Outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve Guy DiMartino 2026 legal services contract — Motion: Tom Fath; Outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve Cender/Dalton annual services agreement — Motion: Connie Gramarossa; Outcome: approved unanimously. • Adopt 2026 meeting schedule — Motion: Connie Gramarossa; Outcome: approved unanimously.
Why it matters: Adoption of the spending plan establishes the commission’s fiscal framework for 2026 and authorizes consultant and legal support needed to advance redevelopment projects.
What’s next: Commissioners and staff can amend the spending plan as revenues and project needs change; staff will implement contracts and proceed with project work under the approved budget framework.
