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MunsterIN averageUS Census ACS
Population
23,733
Per-capita income
$54,931
Median home value
$312,000
Bachelor's or higher
48%
Typical home value $358,851 +2.2% yr/yr · +17.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2003–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$62.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$39.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$23.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$41.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,643 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202518 housing units ($10.6M)

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:00

General

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:00

Town Council

Council to review debris hauling and monitoring contracts

The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, to discuss two new business items: a debris hauling contract and a debris monitoring contract. The agenda contains no other specific policy decisions, ordinances, or budget figures. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as roll call and public comment.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:00 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. New Business a. Debris Hauling Contract b. Debris Monitoring Contract 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 16:00

General

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon May 3, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon May 3, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Sep 20, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Oct 18, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Mon Nov 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

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Mon Nov 1, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

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Town Council

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Town Council

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Town Council

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Recent meetings

Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to consider disaster declaration, bonds, and town manager appointment

The Munster Town Council is holding its regular meeting to address a range of items, including confirming a local disaster emergency declaration, approving additional appropriations, authorizing emergency purchases, and considering several contracts and appointments. Key actions include a possible extension of the disaster declaration, approval of a settlement agreement, and the appointment of a town manager and attorneys.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes b. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Local Disaster Emergency Declaration Confirmation and Possible Extension b. Ordinance #2015: Additional Appropriations (4) c. Resolution #2167: Authorization to Make Emergency Purchases Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission regular meeting with public comment and consent agenda

The Munster Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes and voucher registers, and reports. No specific redevelopment projects or financial items are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Town Council to consider Baker Tilly engagement for 2027 budget and tax analysis

The Town Council will meet to discuss the 2027 budget and property tax parcel analysis. The agenda includes several administrative updates and the disposal of surplus equipment from the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 3, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes July 20, 2026 b. Water Leak Adjustment c. The standard mileage rate for 2026 has been updated to .76 cents per mile. d. Voucher Registers e. Treasurer's Report 7. Old Business 8. New Business Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Da …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission to hold regular meeting August 3

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not list any specific projects or decisions for discussion.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, August 3, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes July 20, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Town Council will consider approval of a spray‑in‑place pipe lining contract

The Munster Town Council meeting will address routine items on the consent agenda, including the Treasurer's Report and meeting minutes. New business includes a 2026 Capital Asset Reporting Engagement Letter and several contract approvals related to water infrastructure and services. The council will discuss a spray‑in‑place pipe lining contract, a mud valve for the White Oak water tank, a water loss audit, air emissions testing services, and a legal services agreement.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Treasurer's Report, May 2026 b. Minutes July 6, 2026 c. Water Leak Adjustment d. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. 2026 Capital Asset Reporting Engagement Letter Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Coun …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission holds regular meeting

The Redevelopment Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or ordinances listed for decision.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes July 6, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to hold public hearing on additional appropriations, consider paving contracts

The Munster Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations and then consider its passage. New business includes a resolution accepting TIF transfers, an engagement letter for a 2026 general obligation bond issuance, an amendment to a NIPSCO agreement, and awards for repaving Fisher Street Trail and Main Street east of Hart Ditch. A legal services representation agreement and a proclamation honoring a pastor are also on the agenda.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, July 6, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Other Business a. Legal Services Representation Agreement 6. Public Hearing Public Hearing on Ordinance #2013: Additional Appropriations (3) a. Public Hearing on Additional Approppriations 7. Proclamation a. Proclamation: Honoring Very Rev. Michael J. Yadron as Pastor of St. Thomas More 8. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 9. Consent Agenda Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner V …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission holds procedural meeting with no listed action items

The Munster Redevelopment Commission is meeting for a regular session on July 6, 2026. The agenda includes only routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and voucher registers under consent agenda, with no substantive new business or public hearings listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 6, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes June 16, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission to consider TIF Transfer Resolution #26-060

The Munster Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment and a consent agenda for approving prior minutes and voucher registers. The only new business item is a resolution authorizing a TIF Transfer. No other substantive items are listed.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, June 15, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes June 1, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Resolution #26-060: TIF Transfer 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to vote on Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations

The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items. Old business includes Ordinance #2012 for a stop sign on Columbia Avenue. New business features Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations, a water truck purchase, Saxon Partners Development, and a change to investigations software.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes June 1, 2026 b. Water Leak Adjustment c. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business a. Ordinance #2012: Columbia Avenue Stop Sign 8. New Business a. Ordinance #2013: Additional Appropriations (3) Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission to approve minutes, vouchers

This is a routine meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The commission will consider approving minutes from May 18, 2026, and voucher registers. No new business or old business items are listed.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes May 18, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to review Centennial Village tax abatement compliance

The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and water leak adjustment. New business includes Centennial Village tax abatement compliance, the 2027 budget calendar, a Chicago communications agreement, and a stop sign ordinance. A report on an e-bike safety education campaign is also scheduled.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes May 18, 2026 b. Treasurer's Report, April 2026 c. Water Leak Adjustment 2026-22 d. Annual Operational Report for Local Roads and Streets e. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business 8. New Business Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David …
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon May 18, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission to approve minutes and vouchers

The Munster Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items on the agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and voucher registers. No substantive new business, rezonings, or contracts are listed. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes May 4, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to consider Fisher St. Trail repaving

This regular meeting includes routine consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers) and two new business items: a proclamation for Public Works Week and discussion of the Fisher St. Trail repaving. No other substantive actions are listed.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes May 4, 2026 b. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Public Works Week Proclamation b. Fisher St. Trail Repaving 9. Reports & Announcements Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - …
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon May 4, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission meets with only routine consent agenda

This Redevelopment Commission regular meeting agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, public comment, consent agenda (approval of minutes from April 20, 2026, and voucher registers), old business, new business, and reports. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes April 20, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Public hearing on additional appropriations, new development agreements

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2009 for additional appropriations. Under old business, the council will consider that ordinance and another amending the MPD Special Revenue Fund. New business includes a Centennial Village PUD amendment, paving proposals, financial analysis service agreements for two developments, and a police equipment destruction request.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Hearing on Ordinance #2009: Additional Appropriations (2) a. Ordinance #2009: Additional Appropriations (2) 6. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 7. Consent Agenda a. Minutes April 20, 2026 b. Treasurer's Report, March 2026 c. Water Leak Adjustment d. Voucher Registers 8. Old Business Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth …
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Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to consider additional appropriations and police fund amendment

The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting with new business including two ordinances: one for additional appropriations and one amending the MPD Special Revenue Fund. Other items include a resolution waiving fees for National Night Out events, a grant agreement for Safe Streets and Roads for All, and a security camera purchase. The consent agenda covers minutes, treasurer's report, water leak adjustment, and voucher registers.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes April 6, 2026 b. Treasurer's Report, February 2026 c. Water Leak Adjustment d. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Ordinance #2009: Additional Appropriations (2) Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellan …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission meets for routine procedural items

The Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes and voucher registers. No substantive new business or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes April 6, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission meets to approve minutes and vouchers

The Munster Redevelopment Commission holds a regular meeting with only procedural items on the agenda: approval of March 16, 2026 minutes and voucher registers. No new business or specific projects are listed for discussion or decision.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, April 6, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes March 16, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Public hearing on additional appropriations and bid award for paving improvements

The Munster Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2007 for additional appropriations, then consider new business including awarding a 2026 paving improvements bid, removing cellular equipment from the Superior Avenue water tank, approving an electric vehicle grant and charging equipment for the Building Department, adopting a fire department incident reporting system, and contracting a project coordinator for the Heart and Soul Program.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, April 6, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Hearing Public hearing on Ordinance #2007: Additional Appropriations (1) a. Public Hearing on Additional Appropriations (1) 6. Proclamation a. Arbor Day Proclamation 7. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 8. Consent Agenda a. Minutes March 16, 2026 b. Water Leak Adjustment c. Voucher Registers Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph …
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General

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 47 on record.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.6MUSFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT 578-17-0
$700,000ECONSULTING CORPORATION
Department of Defense · NHANES STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR US ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF
$484,452USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · PROJECT 578-22-008 REPLACE R22 AC EQUIPMENT ON THE HINES CAMPUS: PROV
$354,625USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · AE IDIQ MATOC TASK ORDER - REMODEL DAMEN 9S/9N
$251,755USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · 537-19-127BLOOD LAB REMODEL AE DESIGN
$47,072GLASS LORRI L
Department of Veterans Affairs · READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICES VA
$37,570ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHETIC ORTHOTIC LIMB
$30,138ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · VISN 12 PROSTHETICS PURCHASES FY24 WITH ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST
$22,645ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB
$17,784ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB BELOW KNEE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Lake County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2022)
Business establishments10,566 (171,790 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,197/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy24.4% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

24
Recorded votes
$62.7M
Annual budget
$41.7M
Debt outstanding
18
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$62.7M
Spending$39.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$41.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.67×
Debt-load index41 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.452
All kids
0.386
Black kids
0.328

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