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Council approves tweak to downtown forgivable‑loan program to boost fire‑suppression and façade aid
Summary
The Mishawaka Common Council approved a modification to the downtown forgivable‑loan revolving fund to increase eligible assistance for fire‑suppression, life‑safety and exterior façade work in the C‑3 area from 20% to 30%, matching prior West End policy and extending limited remaining program funds.
Ken Prince, director of planning and community development, told the council the administration was proposing a “minor modification” to the downtown forgivable‑loan program to expand assistance for fire‑suppression and exterior façade improvements in the C‑3 area.
Prince said the change would increase the eligible percentage for those categories from 20% to 30% to match what had previously been approved for the West End area and to make support more equitable across historic properties including the Beaker Mansion and other listed downtown structures. He noted the program had an original allocation of $500,000 and roughly $250,000 remained available.
Council members asked about the program’s origin and funding timeline; Prince replied the redevelopment commission approved the program at the end of 2024 and the council adopted it in early 2025. Councilwoman Hahn thanked the administration for moving quickly to put the modification before the council so grants could reach eligible property owners.
The council called the question and the clerk polled members; the resolution was recorded as passing on the council floor by the clerk’s roll call.
