Portage, IN

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to approve minutes, consider a solicitor's permit for Great Lakes Contracting LLC, approve a Lifeline collection contract, and act on FEMA reimbursable work contracts. The board will also review and approve claims and payroll for the period, and address any other business.

• Solicitor's Permit – Great Lakes Contracting LLC
• Lifeline Collection Contract Approval
• FEMA Reimbursable Work Contracts
• BOW Claims (08/25/2026)
• Payroll Claims (Payroll 08/07/2026)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety is meeting to approve minutes, handle unfinished business, and consider several new items including a special event permit for a police fundraiser, a performance bond reduction for Lennar Homes, a streetlight agreement for North Wood Trail, a maintenance bond for Preston Trails, and claims. The agenda also includes payroll claims and a bulk appeal.

• Special Event – Portage Police Fundraiser at 5987 Dune Harbor Drive
• Lennar Homes Performance Bond Reduction
• Streetlight Agreement – North Wood Trail
• Maintenance Bond Preston Trails - Lennar Homes
• Bulk Appeals – 5987 Mulberry Ave

Common Council

The Portage Common Council will consider several ordinance amendments, including property maintenance, neglected premises, certificate of completion, firearms and ranges, zoning, and salary. Public input is invited during the meeting.

• Ordinance #26-13 Amending Article IV Property Maintenance
• Ordinance #26-14 Amending Chapter 54, Article IV, Neglect Premises Visible to Public
• Ordinance #26-15 Amending Chapter 42, Article II Certificate of Completion
• Ordinance #26-08 Updating & Amending Article III Firearms & Ranges
• Ordinance #26-09 Amending Zoning Ordinance

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a special event permit for the Sanctified Souls Lakefront Chapter's motorcycle benefit ride and concert at Founders Square on June 26, 2027, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with coordination from Police, Fire, and Street Departments. The board also approved the Dunkin Donuts Back to School Bash special event, BOW claims totaling $1,698,367.47, and payroll claims totaling $2,263,098.79. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Sanctified Souls benefit ride and concert for June 26, 2027 (4-0)
• Approved Dunkin Donuts Back to School Bash special event (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $1,698,367.47 (4-0)
• Approved payroll claims totaling $2,263,098.79 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2026 (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review financial items including a Park Bond and fee matters. New business includes a proposal for a fish cleaning station at the marina. The board will also hear a fee waiver request for a community picnic at Founders Square and an issue concerning an open‑air pavilion. Additional agenda items cover rental contracts, vouchers, and committee updates.

• Park Bond
• Marina: Fish Cleaning Station
• Dominique Petrovic: Founders Sq Fee Waiver Request – Community Picnic
• Annette Handon: Open Air Pavilion Issue 6/13/26
• Register of Rental Contracts July 2026

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board will review street renaming resolutions, a special event request, and a vacation petition for Coca Cola Ave. The agenda also includes the approval of payroll claims and a bulk appeal for 5024 Honeysuckle Ave.

• Resolution 26-14: Renaming certain streets
• Mexico Lindo Special Event Request
• Vacate Petition – Coca Cola Ave
• Bulk Appeal: 5024 Honeysuckle Ave
• Payroll and Pension Payroll claims

Park & Recreation Board

The Board of Parks & Recreation will hold a special meeting to consider a quote from Miracle Playgrounds for playground equipment. They will also review a register of park vouchers and discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes public comment on any other matters.

• Consideration of Miracle Playgrounds quote
• Approval of Register of Park Vouchers for July 8, 2026
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Public comment period

Common Council

The Common Council will introduce ordinances updating firearms regulations, amending zoning and salary ordinances, and authorizing bonds for the Simon Southeast and Southwest projects. Resolutions to adopt internal financial policies and public comment rules are also on the agenda. Additionally, the Council will consider the 2026 Police contract.

• Ordinance #26-08 updating Article III Firearms & Ranges
• Ordinance #26-09 amending zoning ordinance
• Ordinance #26-10 amending salary ordinance
• Ordinance #26-11 and #26-12 for Simon Southeast and Southwest Project Bonds
• Police 2026 contract to be considered

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will vote on a change order for the 2026 street paving project by Reith-Riley Construction, consider Step 3 grievances, and approve various claims including payroll, pension, and police/fire clothing allowances. A bulk appeal for 5760 Mulberry Ave is also on the agenda.

• Reith-Riley Construction 2026 Street Paving Change Order
• Consideration of Step 3 Grievances
• BOW Claims for June 23, 2026
• Police and Fire Clothing Allowance for June 2026
• Bulk Appeal at 5760 Mulberry Ave

The Board approved a $217,585 change order for the 2026 Street Paving Project, adding VRAM on Willowdale Road and curb replacement on Charlotte Street. It also approved two Step 3 grievance decisions, several financial claims (BOW, payroll, payroll pension, police and fire clothing allowance), and a bulk‑appeal waiver for a resident. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved $217,585 street paving change order (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved Step 3 grievance decision for employee Somba Delis (4 yay – 0 nays – 1 abstained)
• Approved Step 3 grievance decision for employee Bell (4 yay – 0 nays – 1 abstained)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $405,969.71 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved payroll claims totaling $2,674,332.31 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved payroll pension for May 2026 totaling $243,519.12 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved police and fire clothing allowance for June 2026 totaling $195,583.84 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved bulk‑appeal waiver for 5760 Mulberry Ave (5 yay – 0 nays)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is convening an executive session on June 23, 2026, to discuss employee grievances under collective bargaining and conduct attorney-client privileged communications. The executive session is closed to the public, and no final action will be taken. A regular meeting is scheduled to follow, but no agenda items for that portion are provided in this notice.

• Executive session for employee grievances under collective bargaining (IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2))
• Executive session for attorney-client privileged communications (IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6),(19))

Redevelopment Commission

The Portage Redevelopment Commission will decide on awarding quotes for crack sealing and parking lot repairs at multiple city-owned properties including City Hall, Police Station, and parks. They will also consider four development agreements (Simon CRE Southeast/Southwest and Kayak Point Tenant A/B), an additional Downtown Mall land purchase offer, and a resolution to approve the 2026 Capture Notice filed with the Porter County Auditor.

• Consideration of quotes for 2026 Contract Crack Sealing Project on various streets
• Consideration of quotes for Parking Lot Repiars at 2775 Willowcreek Road, 6070 Central Avenue, 6260 Central Avenue, 6300 Central Avenue, Municipal Parking Lot north of 6260 Central Avenue, 2500 SPC Roy Buckley Way, 6100 Southport Road, and 6090 US Hwy 12, plus road maintenance at Founders Square
• Consideration of Simon CRE Southeast and Southwest Development Agreements
• Consideration of Kayak Point Tenant A and B Development Agreements
• Consideration of additional Downtown Mall Land Purchase Offer and Resolution to approve January 1, 2026 Capture Notice

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Park & Recreation Board holds a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the financial report and vouchers, and consider registers of rental and personal service contracts for June 2026. No specific major actions or public hearings are listed beyond routine administrative business.

• Register of Rental Contracts for June 2026
• Register of Personal Service Contracts for June 2026
• Financial report and vouchers for Park Department and Marina Facility

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider several new business items, including an independent contractor agreement for IT services, quotes for CPR machines for the fire department, and a special event permit for the 4th of July Parade and Festival. The board will also review solicitor's permit applications from Ascendant Group Inc and Fat Guys Fries, along with a bulk appeal for 6527 Jason Ct. The meeting follows an executive session and includes approval of minutes from May 26, 2026.

• IT Independent Contractor Agreement – Bill Moran
• FD CPR Machine Quotes
• 4th of July Parade and Festival – Special Event
• Solicitor's Permit Application – Ascendant Group Inc
• Solicitor's Permit Application – Fat Guys Fries

The Board of Works approved an IT contractor agreement, the Fourth of July parade and festival, and the purchase of SWAT team ballistic vests. The board denied a solicitor permit for Ascendant Group Inc. and tabled a request for a food truck permit while staff researches the proper approval process.

• Approved IT independent contractor agreement (4-0)
• Approved Fourth of July parade and festival (4-0)
• Denied solicitor permit for Ascendant Group Inc (4-0)
• Tabled food truck permit for Fat Guys Fries/JT's (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $983,579.91 (4-0)
• Approved reversal of bulk charge for 6527 Jason Ct (4-0)
• Approved SWAT team vest purchase not to exceed $47,000 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will hold a closed executive session under Indiana law to discuss employee grievances under collective bargaining and to conduct privileged attorney communications. No final action will be taken during the closed session; the regular public meeting will follow immediately after.

• Executive session pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2),(6),(19) for collective-bargaining grievances and attorney-client privileged communications
• Regular meeting to follow executive session at 10:30 am in Council Chambers

Common Council

The Portage Common Council will hold a public hearing, introduce and vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include updating Article III on firearms and ranges, rezoning approximately 41 acres for Timber Stone to planned development, and adopting internal financial policies and public comment rules.

• Ordinance #26-08 updating Article III: Firearms & Ranges
• Ordinance #26-06 rezoning approx. 41.186 acres (Timber Stone) from M2 to PD_M2
• Ordinance #26-07 final PD approval for Timber Stone
• Resolution #26-13 adopting internal CT Financial Policies & Procedures
• Tax abatement approvals for Monosol, LLC (2025/2026 and 2026/2027) and MSI Express, Inc (2026/2027)

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Park & Recreation Board will review financial reports, approve contracts, and discuss new business including a sink hole repair at Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina and a presentation from Ross Roofing. The board will also consider a park bond with Game Plan Solutions and receive a committee update from the Plan Commission. A fitness expo by Hot Body Pilates at Founders Square is also on the agenda.

• Sink hole repair at Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina
• Discussion of park bond with Game Plan Solutions
• Register of Personal Service Contracts May 2026
• Fitness Expo at Founders Square by Hot Body Pilates
• Plan Commission update

The Park & Recreation Board approved several financial items, including park and marina vouchers and multiple contract registers. It authorized a $6,202.00 quote from Ross Roofing for preschool roof repairs and awarded a $17,150.00 bid to Hamady Services for the Marina sinkhole repair. The board also directed the creation of an Events Manager position description and a salary ordinance amendment, and waived fees for community events.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2026 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Park vouchers $5310,953.33 and Marina vouchers $17,403.39 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 Register of Rental Contracts (passed)
• Approved May 2025 Register of Personal Service Contracts (passed)
• Approved Ross Roofing quote $6,202.00 for preschool roof repairs (unanimous)
• Approved award of Hamady Services bid $17,150.00 for Marina sinkhole repair (unanimous)
• Directed creation of Events Manager position description and salary ordinance amendment (unanimous)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board will discuss a special event block party with fireworks and music, a graduation road closure request, and a vacate petition for Marine & Coca Cola Avenue. They will also approve claims and payroll for May 2026.

• Special Event – Block Party with Fireworks & Music
• Graduation Road Closure Request
• DSP Portage Vacate Petition: Marine & Coca Cola Avenue
• BOW Claims and Payroll Claims for May 2026
• Bulk Appeals for 6320 Savannah and 2066 Stevens St

The Board approved the May 12 minutes and granted an exemption to hold a neighborhood fireworks display two days earlier than the usual legal window. It also approved temporary road closures for the high school graduation, vacated a public right‑of‑way for the DSP Portage development, and authorized several financial claims totaling over $3 million. Additional approvals included use of city property for a June 6 car show and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Granted fireworks exemption to hold display two days early (4‑0)
• Approved road closures for high school graduation (4‑0)
• Approved DSP Portage vacate petition for Marina Coco Cola Ave (4‑0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $834,584.09 (4‑0)
• Approved payroll claims totaling $2,305,695.70 (4‑0)
• Approved use of city center strip for June 6, 2026 car show (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board of Works & Public Safety will consider two sidewalk waivers for Robbins Rd and Airport Rd in Brookside Subdivision, and a professional service agreement for the DCCM Willowcreek Bridge inspection. The board will also approve claims, payroll, and a bulk appeal for 6686 Federal Ave. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and other business.

• Sidewalk waiver for Robbins Rd in Brookside Subdivision
• Sidewalk waiver for Airport Rd in Brookside Subdivision
• DCCM Professional Service Agreement for Willowcreek Bridge inspection
• BOW claims and payroll approvals (Pension April 2026, Payroll 04/17/2026, Payroll 05/01/2026)
• Bulk appeal for 6686 Federal Ave

The Board approved accepting $58,500 in waiver fees from Lennar instead of requiring construction of a pedestrian bridge over Robin's Ditch. The board also approved a $10,250 sidewalk waiver for Airport Road, a $7,850 bridge inspection contract, and various payroll and claims payments.

• Approved $58,500 sidewalk and curb waiver fees for Robbins Road (4-0)
• Approved $10,250 sidewalk waiver for Airport Road (4-0)
• Approved DCCM bridge inspection contract for $7,850 (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $325,573.27 (4-0)
• Approved pension payroll claims totaling $206,047.62 (4-0)
• Approved regular payroll claims totaling $2,214,657.06 (4-0)
• Approved regular payroll claims totaling $2,230,656.80 (4-0)
• Upheld bulk trash charge of $40 for 6686 Federal Ave (4-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will introduce three ordinances, including rezonings for Olthof Homes and the large Timber Stone development, and consider final planned development approval for Timber Stone. The council will also vote on CF-1 real property tax abatements for Power Properties and Konrady Plastics.

• Ordinance #26-05: Rezone 1.195 acres (M2 to IS) for Olthof Homes
• Ordinance #26-06: Rezone 41.186 acres (M2 to PD_M2) for Timber Stone
• Ordinance #26-07: Final planned development approval for Timber Stone
• CF-1 Approval: Power Properties real property tax abatement
• CF-1 Approval: Konrady Plastics real property tax abatement

Councilperson Czilli moved and Councilperson Giese‑Hurst seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the April 7 regular meeting and the April 27 special meeting; the motion passed. The council introduced three rezoning ordinances for a 42‑acre development, but no vote was taken because zoning measures require a second reading. Other reports and public comments were noted but did not result in decisions.

• Approved April 7 and April 27 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Introduced Ordinance #26‑05, #26‑06, and #26‑07 for rezoning (no vote taken, requires second reading)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider awarding a contract for 2026 street paving and repair, along with employee vacation restoration related to workers' compensation. The board will also vote on three sidewalk waivers for specific properties and review claims, payroll, and bulk appeals.

• Recommendation of award for 2026 Street Paving & Repair (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Employee restoration of vacation time due to workers' compensation
• Sidewalk waiver at 2220 Locust Street
• Sidewalk waivers for Robbins Rd and Airport Rd in Brookside Subdivision
• Bulk appeals for 5030 Independence and 6686 Federal Ave

The Board of Public Works approved a $1,285,242 contract for 2026 street paving and repair with Rieth Riley Construction. The board also approved vacation time restoration for an injured employee and waived sidewalk requirements at 2220 Locust Street. Two sidewalk waiver requests for the Brookside Subdivision were tabled for further review.

• Approved $1,285,242 street paving contract (4-0)
• Approved vacation time restoration for injured employee (4-0)
• Approved sidewalk waiver at 2220 Locust Street (4-0)
• Tabled sidewalk waivers for Robbins Rd and Airport Rd (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $720,715.37 (4-0)
• Approved pension payroll claims for Feb and Mar 2026 (4-0)
• Approved payroll claims for March and April 2026 (4-0)
• Upheld bulk charge of $40 for 5030 Independence Ave (4-0)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The City of Portage Board of Works and Public Safety meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026 has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled for April 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. No agenda items are provided in this cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancelled
• Rescheduled to April 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
• Location: City Hall, 6070 Central Ave., Portage, Indiana

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Park & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new and unfinished business. The most notable item is a presentation or discussion regarding the Park Bond with Game Plan Solutions.

• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial report and voucher approvals
• Register of rental and personal service contracts for April 2026
• Park Bond discussion with Game Plan Solutions
• Plan Commission update under committee reports

The Portage Park & Recreation Board approved April 2026 vouchers for the Park Department ($68,234.32), Marina Facility ($14,457.18), and Port Authority ($720), all unanimously. A $75 per keg premium beer upcharge for all bar packages was also approved without dissent. The board additionally approved the Register of Rental Contracts (contingent on Dream Big Gymnastics' non-profit status) and the Register of Personal Service Contracts. Acting Superintendent Lusco reported on upcoming events, spring maintenance, and recent vandalism at the marina.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 Park Department vouchers totaling $68,234.32 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 Marina Facility vouchers totaling $14,457.18 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 Port Authority vouchers totaling $720 (unanimous)
• Approved $75 per keg premium beer upcharge for all bar packages (passed)
• Approved April 2026 Register of Rental Contracts, contingent on Dream Big Gymnastics non-profit status (passed)
• Approved April 2026 Register of Personal Service Contracts (passed)
• Received update on Pickleball Shelter construction from Game Plan Solutions

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will consider two road frontage variances, open bids for the 2026 Paving & Repair Project, and discuss Policy Manual Revisions. A special event request for the Portage Park Youth Baseball Parade will also be reviewed. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and approval of claims.

• Open bids for 2026 Paving & Repair Project
• Road Frontage Variance (Jason Martin)
• Road Frontage Variance (Mitch & Duane Lyons)
• Policy Manual Revisions
• Special Event Request – Portage Park Youth Baseball Parade

The Board of Works and Public Safety approved two road frontage variances for a 67-acre property near Lenburg and Long Common Roads, each by a 4-0 vote, contingent on city staff approval of turnaround designs. Bids for the 2026 paving and repair project were taken under advisement without award. Policy manual revisions, a special event request for the Portage Youth Baseball parade, $351,631 in claims, and a bulk item appeal were also approved as recorded.

• Approved Jason Martin's road frontage variance for 67-acre property, contingent on staff approval of turnaround (4-0)
• Approved Mitch & Duane Lyons' road frontage variance for same property via Creasy Drive, contingent on staff review (4-0)
• Took 2026 paving/repair project bids under advisement: Milestone $1,294,973.10 and Rieth-Riley $1,285,242 (4-0)
• Approved employee policy manual revisions on drug/alcohol testing, PTO accrual chart, and sick bank payout (4-0)
• Approved Portage Park Youth Baseball opening day parade for May 2, contingent on police/fire/street coordination (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $351,631.01 (4-0)
• Upheld bulk trash charge for 2810 Edgewood (denied appeal) (4-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding an additional appropriation for Lit to MVH. Members will also consider a salary ordinance revision and three resolutions establishing allocation areas.

• Ordinance #26-04: Revising Salary Ordinance #25-44 v4
• Resolution #26-05: Additional Appropriation Lit to MVH
• Resolution #26-08: Kayak Point Allocation Area
• Resolution #26-09: Simon Southwest Allocation Area
• Resolution #26-10: Simon Southeast Allocation Area

The council adopted Resolution #26-05 for an additional appropriation after completing the required public hearing, and completed the first reading of the 2026 salary ordinance. It also approved Resolution #26-08 (Kayak Point allocation), Resolution #26-09 (Simon Southwest allocation), and Resolution #26-10 (Simon Southeast allocation) with unanimous votes. The council adjusted its May and November meeting dates and scheduled an executive session and a special council meeting for late April. All motions passed with no recorded opposition.

• Approved March 3 minutes (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution #26-05 additional appropriation (5 yay, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• First reading of Ordinance #26-04 salary update (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution #26-08 Kayak Point allocation (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution #26-09 Simon Southwest allocation (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution #26-10 Simon Southeast allocation (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Adjusted council meeting dates to May 12 and November 10 (agreed, no formal vote)
• Scheduled executive session April 27 5:30 PM and special council meeting 6:00 PM (agreed)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will approve the March 10 minutes, discuss unfinished business, and consider new business items. New business includes special event requests from Wiener Wagon Racing Inc and Mexico Lindo, opening police bid envelopes, reviewing BOW claims, payroll claims for March 24 and March 6, and bulk appeals. The board may also address any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes – 03/10/2026
• Special Event Request – Wiener Wagon Racing Inc
• Special Event Request – Mexico Lindo
• Open Police Bids Envelopes
• Payroll Claims – 03/24/2026 and 03/06/2026

The Board approved the March 10 meeting minutes. It conditionally approved the Wiener Wagon Racing monthly car shows pending legal review of the burnout pit, and approved Mexico Lindo’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Police vehicle bids were taken for staff and legal review, and the board approved Federal Signal’s upfitting contract. Payroll claims of $2,454,901.70 and BOW claims of $463,859.78 were each approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Wiener Wagon Racing car shows contingent on legal review (4-0)
• Approved Mexico Lindo Cinco de Mayo celebration (4-0)
• Took police vehicle bids for Durangos and Silverados under review (4-0)
• Approved Federal Signal upfitting bid (4-0)
• Approved payroll claims $2,454,901.70 (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims $463,859.78 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review minutes, financial reports, and contract registers. It will discuss a new Abonmarche contract and consider a park bond proposal presented by Game Plan Solutions. The board will also address fee matters, including a rental fee register discussion and a fee waiver request for a community event at Founders Square.

• Review and approve the Abonmarche contract
• Consider the park bond proposal presented by Game Plan Solutions
• Discuss the Rental Fee Register and possible fee adjustments
• Review fee waiver request for Founders Square event (Tye’s Bounce Parties) on June 6‑7, 2026
• Examine March 2026 rental and personal service contracts

The board unanimously approved the February 24, 2026 minutes, the March 1, 2026 appropriation report, and March vouchers totaling S124,548.14. It also approved several contracts and purchases, including the Abonmarche engineering contract, two blowers costing 9522,884, and a $58,750 softball field maintenance estimate. The rental fee register was tabled, and a 30% discount was granted for a Founders Square fundraiser rental. All motions passed by roll call.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 1, 2026 appropriation report (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 vouchers totaling S124,548.14 (unanimous)
• Approved Abonmarche engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two blowers totaling 9522,884 (unanimous)
• Approved $58,750 softball field maintenance estimate (unanimous)
• Tabled the rental fee register (unanimous)
• Approved 30% discount for Founders Square rental for June fundraiser (unanimous)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider several items, including approving bids for upcoming paving work. The board will also accept a parcel into the city right-of-way and review various claims and appeals. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved, and other business may be discussed before adjournment.

• Approval to seek bids for 2026 paving projects
• Acceptance of Parcel #64-06-06-402-881.000-016 into City of Portage right-of-way
• Review of Board of Works (BOW) claims
• Review of payroll claims dated 02/20/2026
• Consideration of bulk appeals for 6060 Canary Ave

The Board approved payroll claims dated February 20, 2026 for $2,100,786.68. It also approved works claims of $1,036,102.98, authorized seeking bids for 2026 paving projects, and accepted a right‑of‑way parcel at Samuelson Road and US‑20. The Board granted the Mayor authority to sign transfer documents and waived a $40 bulk‑item fee for a resident.

• Approved payroll claims $2,100,786.68 (4‑0)
• Approved BOW claims $1,036,102.98 (4‑0)
• Approved seeking bids for 2026 paving projects (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of parcel #64-06-06-402-881.000-016 (4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign transfer documents (4‑0)
• Waived $40 fee at 6060 Canary Ave (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from February meetings (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to swear in new fire and police personnel. Members will consider a personal property tax abatement for Faerch Portage, Inc. and an ordinance regarding Port Authority matters.

• Resolution #26-02: Personal Property Tax Abatement Faerch Portage, Inc.
• Ordinance #26-03: Port Authority Matters
• Resolution #26-05: Additional Appropriation Lit to MVH
• Resolution #26-06: Preliminary Bond Reimbursement
• Resolution #26-07: NIPSCO Transparency Concerns

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and contract registers. It will discuss maintenance roof repair quotes for the park building and consider a park bond presented by Game Plan Solutions. Additional topics include fee updates, a volleyball tournament incentive, and a contract with Sportsman Solutions.

• Maintenance Building Roof Repair Quotes
• Park Bond – Game Plan Solutions
• Fee Register
• Volleyball Tournament Winner Incentive
• Sportsman Solutions Contract

The Board approved Barb Lusco as Acting Park Superintendent and adopted several financial actions, including approving February vouchers, a roof contract for the preschool, and allocating remaining phase funds to stormwater and grading. It also tabled the rental fee register, approved a $200 volleyball tournament discount, and accepted revised Sportsman Solutions contracts.

• Approved minutes of Jan 20, 2026 (4-0-1)
• Appointed Barb Lusco as Acting Park Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved Feb 2026 vouchers totaling $54,189.16 (unanimous)
• Approved Ross Roofing quote for preschool roof $34,188 (unanimous)
• Allocated remaining Phase 1‑3 funds to stormwater and grading project (unanimous)
• Tabled rental fee register (unanimous)
• Approved $200 volleyball tournament discount (unanimous)
• Accepted revised Sportsman Solutions contracts (unanimous)

Common Council

The Portage Common Council will meet on February 24, 2026 to consider several items. Council members will introduce Ordinance #26-03 concerning Port Authority matters and Resolution #26-04 to allow the Clerk‑Treasurer to clear stale checks. An addendum related to Public Works will also be discussed. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Ordinance #26-03 – Port Authority Matters
• Resolution #26-04 – Allow Clerk‑Treasurer to clear stale checks
• Public Works Addendum

The council voted 4‑0 to adopt Resolution #26‑04, allowing the Clerk‑Treasurer to clear stale checks totaling $8,275.30 and return the funds to the original accounts. Later, the council voted 3‑0 with one abstention to table the same resolution, postponing further action. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. after a 4‑0 vote to adjourn.

• Adopted Resolution #26-04 to clear $8,275.30 stale checks (4‑0)
• Tabled Resolution #26-04, postponing further action (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)