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Commission approves demolition of Forward Fire Station No. 2 to expand Miracle Field parking
Summary
The Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously to demolish Forward Fire Station No. 2 to expand parking for Miracle Field after outreach found no nonprofit or school interest; a park design consultant will be hired to modify the master plan.
The commission approved a motion to demolish Forward Fire Station No. 2 and proceed with park redesign work intended to expand parking for Miracle Field. Chair (Speaker 1) told commissioners the city had offered the building to School City and local nonprofits without interest; Tri-County Ambulance had expressed interest but later withdrew, leaving demolition and park expansion as the preferred option.
A member of the Mishawaka Park Recreation Foundation (Speaker 2) said the Miracle Park is an important amenity for special-needs children and predicted the site will outgrow available parking, urging the commission to approve demolition to accommodate future demand. Speaker 3 moved to approve demolition; the motion was seconded and passed by unanimous voice vote.
