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Saint Joseph County advances Portage Manor disposal after packed public hearing; RFP process to follow
Summary
After a multi‑hour public hearing, the Saint Joseph County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 28 to advance a resolution (R‑6‑C‑2026) that moves the Portage Manor property into an RFP process; speakers urged preservation, a school proposal from Saint Thomas More Academy, and raised concerns about potential unmarked graves and ecological value.
The Saint Joseph County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 28 to advance a resolution (R‑6‑C‑2026) that keeps the Portage Manor property moving through a statutory disposal process and into a public request‑for‑proposals stage.
Board President (Chair) opened the hearing and said the meeting’s purpose was to gather public input and to formally continue the disposal process, not to make a final decision about the property’s future. He outlined the timeline ahead: the matter will move to a county‑council committee meeting on May 12, a public council meeting on May 26, and the county will publish RFP notices twice (one week apart) followed by a 30‑day proposal period.
The public hearing drew scores of residents, preservationists and representatives of Saint Thomas More Academy (STMA). Todd Zeiger, vice president of Indiana Landmarks, urged the board to prioritize…
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