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Minutes: The authority approved the minutes from the last meeting by voice vote.

Treasurer’s report: The authority approved the treasurer’s report, which listed marina operating and Port Authority fund balances as of March 31, 2025.

Claims: The authority voted to approve claims presented at the meeting.

TrailSource invoice: The authority approved a TrailSource invoice in the meeting packet (reported at $52,200) for work on the fishing-pier project; one member registered an abstention on the related vote.

Port Authority fund allocation: The authority voted to take $37,000 from the Port Authority fund to cover an overrun tied to the fishing pier and fish-cleaning station project; the motion carried.

Ending: Board minutes reflect those approvals; staff will process payments and file any follow-up documentation tied to these actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","COP Port Authority Mtg 04-10-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Port Authority approved routine minutes, the treasurer’s report and claims, approved a TrailSource invoice (with one abstention), and voted to reallocate $37,000 from the Port Authority fund for a public pier/cleaning-station overrun.","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},6030583,"Court grants Port Authority quiet-title order for several parcels, legal counsel reports",111,471000,582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088&start=471&end=582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088/thumbnail_471000.jpg","/articles/6030583/Portage-City/Porter-County/Indiana/Court-grants-Port-Authority-quiet-title-order-for-several-parcels-legal-counsel-reports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6030583-f18d47560ca7567118463f31e535e731/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108953&Signature=ghNM1L~Co-utlo55sqD6OLgtmG1NOlf7VHnTmqCv5cDic-cDKEBcycd25MaVEMqkTm7cMA~-X2TRgHepYY8JJXvA~lliNpiDkA3NLBL3wteauHdeUGd5yvT9Bd9YKlU76IMfd~NcumIZIKwQR-sNSxVN4u8zVFsAZ8z9PitaCqAZj8Y0cRHZG4l~DtiF-lbSAUj651XOYpO4kQD3YL5oDwtjgh7f2nebPQL9PSpDB98~gZJjw~AJBo~cIfsyxSJvjHuIcOTUnkUGAsO4sYxTYPN1cp-8T4hHNCWR2N15zbrIAY-qBpyw3O5u13XEbZeBoKAdzpP~jTWXkpWfAD0Aow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Legal counsel for the Portage City Port Authority reported that a court granted a quiet-title order affecting several parcels, some adjacent to Westerman property, and that the order has been filed with the clerk’s office.

Attorney Tom (counsel) told the authority a hearing the prior day concluded with the court approving the quiet-title order in all respects; Secretary Perez was instructed to file the documents and convey the outcome to the authority. Board members responded that the news was welcome and asked if any further action was required; counsel and staff said no further steps were necessary now that the order is filed.

Ending: Counsel said the title is now free and clear for the parcels addressed in the order and no additional filings are required at this time.","Port Authority legal counsel reported that a quiet-title action resulted in a court order in the authority’s favor; the order has been filed with the clerk and staff said no further action was required.",{"_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},6030588,"Board flags exposed steel debris in Portage waterway; plans inspection and agency consultation",472,750000,1222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088&start=750&end=1222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088/thumbnail_750000.jpg","/articles/6030588/Portage-City/Porter-County/Indiana/Board-flags-exposed-steel-debris-in-Portage-waterway-plans-inspection-and-agency-consultation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6030588-5fe0373c01b2ee1ca18539e2391b83fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108953&Signature=iWEGsoTSrqklIfd2Ws3aTk2HPw8-xQfGWFpOyiZUOT9HZTkLl16hNmgf-KAnCN258KRZ3lqBigCHWt5Y6KRjAj-xLOrs5C2LcXEQLjuZm1ZF-QVHwR8uI2mnhH3il8Cbac~3BvfK-v5~l4C1fUGzu8vquMTztR6t7HLE0FTq4DRiK32vkvD1Wl3HoPDMgtaCEMXcq~VsIFTaxdziBjKUEWH0iUh~mtyt1qQ3CBdHqZiA1tTkIBz9yLQ-WP6kqes7sI2SDF6JFwu6ShJ8pZ8NtrPy39aG3FYo9P-dbQCEofBWVoBwqSZPhZ8uu~FK-xM8HSpEj5FncpZdJ0WLJUHErQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Portage City Port Authority members discussed a hazardous exposed mass of steel in a local waterway and agreed to inspect the site and coordinate next steps with city personnel and state agencies.

A board member said a drone photo showed a large chunk of iron or an old bridge structure protruding near a shoreline and close to a private property (identified in the meeting as near Kurt Miller’s place). The board discussed whether marking the debris with lights or buoys would create liability; Attorney Dogen cautioned that marking some structures can create maintenance or liability obligations, though he also said marking this exposed hazard could be appropriate.

Board members agreed to schedule an on-site inspection with city staff on the earliest feasible date, determine whether the debris lies within navigable water and, if appropriate, consult the Department of Natural Resources or Coast Guard for guidance. Staff said extraction would likely require heavy equipment and that marking or lighting should be considered with legal input.

Ending: The board will arrange a site visit with staff, evaluate marking options and possible removal, and report next meeting on recommended action or agency referrals.","Board members raised a safety concern about a large piece of exposed steel—an old bridge or dock structure—near private property in the Portage waterway, and agreed to inspect the site, coordinate a plan and consult state agencies about marking and removal.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6030592,"Marina report: launch revenue, slip collections rise; maintenance and new piers underway",237,548000,785000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088&start=548&end=785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088/thumbnail_548000.jpg","/articles/6030592/Portage-City/Porter-County/Indiana/Marina-report-launch-revenue-slip-collections-rise-maintenance-and-new-piers-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6030592-54cb8cf55fe8b336ae7b66ca2694afbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108953&Signature=mztUl3Qor5r3~qfqhLZ~Qo4d0se0oUA-VGHwMR7ZYHf4u~7QfGiwu3DNRnDMwFw9RN24eN9tKFh88L56WC6ZxDvpwGi5Lm6tljzi~furO90cwmh8hLrU38T2symR2sBVMlkhs~uGdTmhyR1CEfc3Y97RpchfE-TI1RV4QGciLbtoYJxHoWIb1s5C9r74s6mO7LnpdPfmBCHx0NNW3lsNqdTrxniToJaq36N-JaKAVEYp7Mn1-hGJSH2ZZ-tBnA~DGOdWLldxL-ZfokM92mB3Mwd2W1CkkdEhuFA1OhdXmp~GWfzS8i99toaeAG-mKRmhukQSTmvVHKCH9k1uWTOm4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Portage Harbor Master reported higher revenues and continued maintenance activity at the marina, citing strong daily-launch sales and increased slip payments compared with March 2024.

Staff reported 754 daily launch tickets sold in March, 25 season passes sold, and slip payments of about $86,000 in March compared with $47,000 in March 2024. Daily-launch revenue for 2025 was reported as $6,786 compared with $2,700 the previous year. Staff also said 24 open 25-foot slips remain—an unusual number for that size class—and that several docks (F, G, H and K Docks) are full while I and J Docks have open slips.

Maintenance work reported included reinforcement of the gangway on I H Dock, installation of new finger piers as weather and manpower allow (with two remaining to be installed), dock inspections and board replacements, removal of trees and old docks from the gravel lot, and planned blacktop patching by the street department. Bathrooms are scheduled to open April 15 and water to the docks to be turned on April 16, barring freezing-night conditions.

Ending: Staff said collections and usage are up and maintenance work will continue through spring as the marina prepares for peak season.","Harbor master reported higher launch and slip revenues in March compared with 2024, ongoing dock repairs, installation of new finger piers, and scheduled bathroom openings and dock water activation in mid-April.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6030597,"Portage fire department requests inflatable rescue boat; board defers decision to next month",1787,1909000,3696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088&start=1909&end=3696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088/thumbnail_1909000.jpg","/articles/6030597/Portage-City/Porter-County/Indiana/Portage-fire-department-requests-inflatable-rescue-boat-board-defers-decision-to-next-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6030597-f46a7145d30f672e9650e77921feb5b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108953&Signature=VnWVwesHq12U4IHUC3IUH-2LreI~VzjJpub3l-VYr~vzfJQDpZ8KxdZ~eugF5jWk-qdhUQPwxDHkn7y47MeLAxvvddNYz-kOT8eBlbedYijVYmoqaa3NKEimoli0yvFfyshjgH3ybYmECZAHkViP5jA4biMGWs45frkIvcKNi~amiB6KDhxpl-eVtmDeKCBI4HhpQL2E16GQ7n7pXhP3j9lKIoL7nHoVgEaaf7WgQXEn51kaPu2WMf-Ti2Tuux4Y9ODdpM8q91~~YCrYOeti1gmNu8u2Hd87yteul7NGFzOk0KbVqiBCtWlhGtN-ervfnDDssRLr-tYp-pncTrZaNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Portage Fire Department asked the Portage City Port Authority to help purchase a 14-foot inflatable rescue boat to fill a gap while the department’s main fire boat is being refurbished out of state.

Todd Laux, who identified himself as a member of the department’s water rescue team, told the authority the main rescue boat is in Virginia for warranty and refurbishment work and that repeated delays pushed its return into June. Laux said the department has a wave runner for limited response but lacks a versatile, trailered boat that can reach inland lakes, narrow marina fingers and other tight spaces.

Laux presented two vendor estimates for a 14-foot aluminum-floor inflatable rescue boat and said one vendor, All Hands Fire Equipment, offered a lower price for the same model than the Inmar Marine quote in the board packet. He said Lake Assault—the manufacturer refurbishing the primary fire boat—agreed to provide credit from old outboard motors toward a replacement outboard and fuel tank for the new inflatable, and that arrangement would cover the engine cost.

City council liaison Ferdinand, speaking as a nonvoting member, said he could not speak for the full council and, “Off the top of my head, I would say no,” when asked whether the city could provide funds. Ferdinand’s comment reflects the council’s position as reported at the meeting; no formal city council commitment was made.

Board members asked about other funding sources and historical Port Authority support for the fire department; the presenter said prior Port Authority support for fire-department needs ranged between about $5,000 and $10,000 depending on the request. Several members urged staff to consult the mayor, the RDC and other potential funders. The authority did not make a motion to fund the purchase at the meeting and asked the department to return next month with any updated quotes or commitments.

Ending: The authority requested additional information and said staff would consult the mayor and possible alternate funding sources; the fire-department representatives may return with revised estimates at the next meeting.","Members of the Portage Fire Department asked the Port Authority for funds to buy a 14-foot inflatable rescue boat while the department’s main marine unit is under repair; the authority discussed vendor quotes but took no final vote and asked staff to seek additional options and discuss with the mayor.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6030602,"Portage fishing pier accepted; fish-cleaning station work to proceed as invoices paid and $37,000 reallocated",460,1239000,1699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088&start=1239&end=1699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5516738-f2a577a00b8502e0417d146e08caa088/thumbnail_1239000.jpg","/articles/6030602/Portage-City/Porter-County/Indiana/Portage-fishing-pier-accepted-fish-cleaning-station-work-to-proceed-as-invoices-paid-and-37000-reallocated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6030602-acd5b8ff5f726a27625d28e98049407b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108953&Signature=Khp9toMbdQ4PhPaKPfjtNGPvCGM3IfMGLUVy0K7NUTXijxI46apnfT9FRQD0t7B6eWKni4fc5bubS6HxA7qg90T2R4NWSBvKg3QbYgF1BJ7eX00n5LVqOuaZfR7Qqh8MSk9yOKMIfPCz3OgxkrsCx7RAQnLnvYjeuFLwlMMj7BXBQmQ6YxgjaH-56dA8dw3cGQFniNjiBnTMOhR18YYOhVACLT1Y-oPMynviwME0MJYD5hZiTit2qiXNHvuphZCaw6~KoSFylH06W2styhTjSLI1G~HOzj8jjjGoAa3Wc3tArdRm2x-D-fXWnf3HK5FOD5VE5FLD0VtxO3sSsRLe4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Portage City Port Authority accepted final work on a recently built fishing pier and approved the next invoice from contractor TrailSource, while approving a $37,000 transfer from the Port Authority fund to cover a project overrun.

Board members said the pier construction is complete and that TrailSource has submitted multiple invoices tied to the project. The authority approved a $52,200 invoice that was in the meeting packet and noted a previously paid TrailSource invoice of $61,000. Staff said a remaining TrailSource invoice of about $34,800 is expected to arrive for the May meeting.

The spending matter mattered because the fish-cleaning station is tied to the pier project and will be installed in stages. Planning staff told the authority that Hassy Construction mobilized after a pre-construction meeting April 3 and that the station’s grinder and table have long lead times; staff said final installation is expected in late September if fabrication and delivery proceed on schedule.

In debate leading to the funding motion, a board member said the marina fund should remain reserved for docks and seawall work and moved that the $37,000 overrun be paid from the Port Authority fund because the pier and fish-cleaning station serve the broader public. The motion passed after a vote.

The board also discussed a punch list and promised an official opening and landscaping around the pier once contractor punch-list items are resolved. Staff said they will review TrailSource’s completed work on return from a related job in Ohio and address any items as the contractor moves back through the area.

What happens next: staff will accept TrailSource’s work formally so the contractor can invoice the remainder, Hassy Construction will continue site work on the fish-cleaning station this spring and summer, and the board has directed that the Port Authority fund cover the identified overrun.

Ending: Board members said they will monitor remaining invoices and expected the fish-cleaning station to be fully functional after fabrication and final install in late summer to early fall.","The Portage City Port Authority accepted work on a completed fishing pier, approved TrailSource invoicing, and voted to draw $37,000 from the Port Authority fund to cover an overrun tied to public amenities including the fish-cleaning station.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Portage City Port Authority meeting actions

Court grants Port Authority quiet-title order for several parcels, legal counsel reports

Board flags exposed steel debris in Portage waterway; plans inspection and agency consultation

Marina report: launch revenue, slip collections rise; maintenance and new piers underway

Portage fire department requests inflatable rescue boat; board defers decision to next month

Portage fishing pier accepted; fish-cleaning station work to proceed as invoices paid and $37,000 reallocated