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Stormwater board approves fee waiver, culvert replacement, claims and change order; bridge inspections update
Summary
The board approved a regulated-drain fee waiver tied to a developer-granted easement, accepted INDOT’s culvert replacement case, approved claims and a Bridalwood change order, and received bridge inspection and procurement updates including a 20-ton posted limit on Morgan Avenue bridge.
The Porter County Stormwater Management Board approved several routine and project-specific items and heard updates on bridge inspections during the meeting.
Waiver and easement: The board approved a staff request to waive the regulated-drain fee for a developer who included a drainage easement on a plat and agreed to grant that easement to the county. Staff said the easement and a reconstructed outlet will help lower water levels and reduce the risk of blockages.
Culvert replacement and cases: The board approved INDOT’s request to replace the structure carrying State Road 8 with a 24‑by‑7‑foot reinforced concrete box culvert (case SM26‑00006) and also approved the related Grecian administrative subdivision case (SN26‑00007) per staff recommendation.
Claims and contract approvals: The board approved stormwater fund claims, including $750 for Lington Ditch and $6,634.25 for Stonebridge subdivision. The board also approved Change Order No. 1 for the Bridalwood subdivision ravine stabilization project; staff said the change order increases the contract by $18,133.99. (The transcript lists both the increase and a revised total that appear inconsistent; staff should confirm final contract totals in official minutes.)
Bridge inspections and work: Engineering staff said it is compliance month for countywide bridge inspections being performed by United Consulting, with a mid‑summer report expected. Project updates included ongoing pier work on Bridge 150 and procurement activity for Bridge 132 with a May 20 pre‑bid meeting and anticipated award at the June 2 board meeting. Staff also reported a posted load rating (20‑ton) will be applied to Bridge 10002 (Morgan Avenue at Chesterton) to restrict large trucks while passenger vehicles and school buses may continue to use the crossing; a full superstructure replacement was described as a next‑year project.
What’s next: Staff will return with final contract figures and the drafted MOU for Foxchase Farm; the next board meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
