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Valparaiso council moves funds to pay outside attorney, carries tax‑notice ordinance and vacates alley

Valparaiso City Council · March 9, 2026
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Summary

The council approved Resolution 5 to transfer funds to pay a contracted attorney, carried Ordinance 4 to comply with new Indiana Gateway notice rules, passed an alley vacation (Ordinance 7) and carried a small $2,000 appropriation (Ordinance 8) to the next meeting.

The Valparaiso City Council handled several administrative and financial items at its meeting.

Resolution 5 20 26, described by staff as a transfer to move funds within the attorney budget so invoices for a contracted attorney can be paid, was read and approved on a 6–0 vote. Council discussion clarified the change reflects that the city “no longer have an in‑house attorney” and is contracting with an outside lawyer; funds will be moved from attorney salaries and wages into the professional services line to cover invoices. Council members…

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