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Treasurer Ron reported operating funds as of May 31: marina operating funds of $195,046.72 and port authority operating funds of $117,817.91; the board approved the treasurer’s report by voice vote. The authority then approved Port Authority claims totaling $618.75 and marina facility claims totaling $26,115.74.

Board members flagged a typographical error in a NIPSCO line item for the marina account; staff confirmed the detail line was $2,237.90 and that the larger total on the claims packet was correct. The board accepted that clarification and passed the claims.

Barb, the marina report author, said there were 17 open slips as of June 5 — a reduction of four from the previous month — with 11 open on the 25-foot docks and six open on the 35-foot docks. Slips will be prorated beginning July 4 at half price for the remainder of the season.

Barb said Kay Dock repairs are complete and a claim has been filed with Samuelson Insurance; the marina expects reimbursement of $18,000, minus the dock insurance deductible. She also reported confirmation from the Indiana DNR that 17 submitted invoices were approved for reimbursement totaling $258,209.25 (the transcript included unclear cents; staff said the cents amount would be corrected when finalized and a check issued through DNR/NOAA processing).

The marina is staffed for the season with five seasonal part-time employees. Staff reported ongoing maintenance and public-safety measures: replacing a safety ladder, planning installation of sun-camp canopies when weather permits, cleaning a major sewage plug in the south bathhouse caused by nondegradable wipes, and posting restroom signage asking patrons not to flush “flushable” wipes. The marina continues the BoatUS life jacket loaner program for children at no cost.

The board approved financial items on voice votes; minutes and roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript beyond members saying “aye.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","COP Port Authority Mtg 06-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Portage City Port Authority approved the treasurer’s report and claims and heard a marina operations update that included slip availability, an $18,000 insurance reimbursement filing, a pending DNR reimbursement of about $258,209, and ongoing seasonal staffing and public-safety measures.","taxTitle","Portage City, Porter County, Indiana","taxId",53966,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151364,"Fishing pier remains closed as sanitary pipe and utility work delay project; board approves contractor invoices",317,1723000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5502544-eebc31a0e9aec73962a49c74627ff89f&start=1723&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5502544-eebc31a0e9aec73962a49c74627ff89f/thumbnail_1723000.jpg","/articles/6151364/Portage-City/Porter-County/Indiana/Fishing-pier-remains-closed-as-sanitary-pipe-and-utility-work-delay-project-board-approves-contractor-invoices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151364-895530b1c685f5e75174ada79813f1e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151400&Signature=nPLJPMDSgCT~G6CHgJPBITU5BwZ0QipLf0ElNt1Wr1wKWHQSnXsQds4JiU~nzFZhpFfflEr8o7Uc5xpgEGBG2TrKz~nz2DrtfMOAeQ7VuP3Y7HakO4aok5W3xF8Ioi-2C7kc3C4JV9B-YDuJqrsgp8wktslNQRqM3ge3A~w8lPwC2i17yw94vR4Sk963pRc71Dbk1HvKAnoCEIWRPKEeD8ee97pZtUUeIE3A7Mfmdg8vf42yhy2xYiFDgQZsuAbGrrZXa7hZzODTVkrpLp7~fgsE8YbHVQ7Nf8dx7nQwSyY35JnefPl7qpfLlsR147c~OfGEJsa1DwNAh9BH69SEKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Portage City officials said Wednesday the public fishing pier will remain closed because a sanitary pipe relocation and a large utility bore pit are blocking the planned parking and construction access, and work tied to the obstruction now appears unlikely before November.

Matt, the authority’s planning and development representative, said an email received the day of the meeting reported that Commonwealth — a contractor involved in related utilities — cannot put its sanitary pipe in until November. The board said it cannot wait that long under terms of its grant and will seek options, including requesting a deadline extension from the Indiana DNR.

Matt told the board Portage Utilities is installing a new interceptor: a 10-inch force main routed west under the waterway, and the bore pit for that work sits in the center of the planned parking lot. He said the force-main bore was expected in July but now is delayed until November, which conflicts with the grant schedule. Construction on the fish cleaning station itself is ongoing: the foundation has been poured, utilities are in place, and contractors will soon pour the floor and begin erecting steel.

The authority voted to pay two invoices connected to the projects. The board approved a final invoice from TrailSource for $1,480 and a progress pay application from HESI in the amount of $88,441.91. Both motions passed by voice vote; the transcript records members saying “aye” but does not give a roll-call tally.

Board members discussed whether Commonwealth could relocate the sanitary pipe bore to preserve the parking area and asked staff to continue pressing the contractor for alternatives. The authority asked staff to pursue a DNR grant extension if needed and to report back with options to meet grant closeout requirements.

The board did not vote to reopen the fishing pier; members said it will remain closed until the sanitary piping and parking issues are resolved.","Portage City officials said the public fishing pier and adjacent parking remain closed after a sanitary pipe installation and other utility work pushed construction into November; the Port Authority approved two contractor invoices totaling $89,921.91.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151368,"Portage City attorneys seek permits to mark submerged metal hazard at marina",506,939000,1445000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5502544-eebc31a0e9aec73962a49c74627ff89f&start=939&end=1445","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5502544-eebc31a0e9aec73962a49c74627ff89f/thumbnail_939000.jpg","/articles/6151368/Portage-City/Porter-County/Indiana/Portage-City-attorneys-seek-permits-to-mark-submerged-metal-hazard-at-marina","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151368-08a71c0b97016c1e5d6ce5c9a0a5e4ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151400&Signature=RK7bI5YlRG2QJ8NSqEizuZdWUOARm5m28iohUIk2zZyQEJcM5FvCMTPj~HdUAxmJtcNP1jxXc5DKfzb0KyHJqoh9oqce2AdKbVpwJzhcn9-pc0lZjPtNkCPsgsGDOWWR9hBbTHYJN39HctULBnr5s-Ufho7yaanmDX8RikWnZYhhFnLJSn8Qk1hzLzqAcgVfXjvtGZLtiY21-PY3EWkyGl3S7NOU-KopgZQbUUFywmF8Ja60zpFgvRNLbY9jB4Ix4HOZR2vJXQlpf8WWKGfnrL0GQDguVFjtnbBBvOX1CGvUhsePHbujsw7fvg5MRL3iCMNq~-rVycR0PN~M1-D5VA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Attorney Tom Dogan told the Portage City Port Authority on Wednesday that the port likely has a legal duty to mark a recently exposed submerged metal object near the marina and has begun steps to notify state and federal agencies.

Dogan, the authority's legal counsel, said local port authorities and marina operators “have a responsibility to mark known hazards to navigation under both federal and state law.” He said he has drafted letters to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Coast Guard and intends to notify the Army Corps of Engineers because the waterway likely falls under their jurisdictions.

The warning and permit steps matter because the object sits where boat traffic could strike it. Dogan described options for marking the hazard — an orange-and-white hazard buoy with a diamond, a piling with a reflective “Danger — submerged object” sign, or a buoy labeled with the material (for example, “metal”) — and said Coast Guard or DNR guidance may require the buoy to be lighted.

Dogan asked staff to supply the best-available GPS coordinates and an approximate depth for inclusion in the letters. A staff member who reviewed the site said he and another worker had observed the structure collapse years earlier and that low water levels are now revealing the remnant.

Safety officer Dave Burns recommended reflective signage placed to be visible approaching from either direction; staff discussed options for buoy design and whether a flashing light would be needed. Dogan said he expected to send the letters once he receives the coordinates.

The port authority did not take a formal vote on removal; Dogan said initial steps are to mark and notify agencies, and that removal or responsibility for removal could depend on which project or contractor originally placed the structure decades ago.

The authority discussed possible contractors and short-term fixes and identified contacts who previously supplied buoys. Dogan cautioned the board that proving responsibility for the object’s placement could be difficult given the age of surrounding projects.

The authority directed staff to supply coordinates and photos so Dogan can file the agency notifications and permission requests.","Attorney Tom Dogan told the Portage City Port Authority the port is legally responsible for marking a newly exposed submerged metal object and has drafted letters to state and federal agencies requesting permission to mark it while the source and ownership are investigated.","actionData","errors"]

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Portage City Port Authority approves treasurer’s report and claims; marina reports reimbursements and program updates

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