Portage Redevelopment Commission Secures $1.5M Grant for Community Crossing Projects

The Portage Redevelopment Commission meeting held on March 20, 2025, commenced with a pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Bonta, followed by a roll call of the commissioners present. The meeting proceeded with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on February 27, which was unanimously accepted after a motion and second.

Next on the agenda were the claims, which were also approved without any questions raised. The meeting then transitioned to staff reports, where Sandy McDaniel provided an update on the Community Crossings matching grant for paving. McDaniel announced that the city of Portage had received a grant of $1.5 million, thanks to the redevelopment commission's provision of matching funds. She indicated that the project would move forward, with bids expected to be opened at the next meeting. A list of streets slated for improvement was shared with the commissioners.

Additionally, McDaniel reported that the landscaping contractor had begun work on site clean-up and mulching, while mold control efforts at the baseball fields had been completed.

The meeting then moved to new business, where Carl Sender from Sender and Company was introduced. Further discussions were anticipated as the meeting continued, focusing on the ongoing development initiatives within the city.

In summary, the meeting highlighted significant progress in infrastructure funding and community improvements, setting the stage for future developments in Portage. The next steps include the opening of bids for the paving project and continued updates on landscaping efforts.