WARSAW — Plans to repave and construct new sidewalks along North Pointe Drive on the city’s north side are moving along. The city received state grant money that will cover half of the cost of reconstructing the road between Husky Trail and Mariners Drive. The city will cover … Read More
WARSAW — South McKinley Street is certainly not a thoroughfare, but rather an important side street that connects a bike path between Winona Avenue and Market Street on the eastern side of the city that abuts the town of Winona Lake. In a 15-minute span late Monday afternoon, … Read More
WARSAW — Plans to redevelop the old Gatke property into a multi-use facility have fallen through, according to a Warsaw city official. The city had been working with a firm that was attempting to line up tenants for the massive, vacant brick structure along McKinley Street, but Plan … Read More
WARSAW — A purchase agreement for the abandoned gas station located at 443 N. Detroit St., was approved during the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission held on Monday, Feb. 4. The agreement comes with a purchase price of $152,500, which was the average of the two appraisals the city received. … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission discussed a purchase order for the property at 443 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, which most recently was a gas station, during the meeting held last night, Jan. 7. The property has sat vacant for around eight months. The proposed purchase order states that … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission heard updates on multiple projects that have been in years in the making during the meeting held yesterday, Dec. 3. The Gatke project continues to move forward. The commissioners were presented with an updated economic development agreement with Michael Kinder & Sons, Fort Wayne, … Read More
WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission held yesterday, Nov. 5, was spent discussing TIF districts. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a public hearing on the impact TIF districts have in Warsaw. He explained that Tax Increment Financing districts are created as a means to finance economic … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission made progress towards combining the northern and eastern TIF districts during the meeting held Monday, Sept. 10. Randy Rompola, Umbaugh & Associates, was present to introduce two resolutions related to the process. The first resolution 2018-09-01 is a declaratory resolution. The proposed … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission discussed a sanitary sewer study agreement and an economic development agreement for the Gatke property during the meeting held Monday, Aug. 13. The sanitary sewer study agreement is through Wessler Engineering. They will evaluate the feasibility of providing sanitary sewer to the area … Read More
WARSAW — After not receiving grant funds last year, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission continues to look for ways to develop a senior housing project. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a new resolution and possible funding solution during the meeting held yesterday, July 2. An updated resolution declares the … Read More
WARSAW — Despite holding a short meeting yesterday, Feb. 5, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission has a busy year ahead of them with three major projects in sight. Utility work concerning the Buffalo Street project will begin in the next few weeks. The commission approved a final easement for … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission started 2018 out with a short meeting consisting of annual tasks yesterday, Jan. 8. Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer was present to give the oaths of office to all six board members. Each member recited the annual oath with no changes in the … Read More
WARSAW — Progress may soon be made with the Gatke Property in Warsaw which has been abandoned since 1992. A memorandum of understanding was approved with Michael Kinder & Sons during the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission meeting held on Monday, Nov. 6. The contract grants a six-month … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission is revisiting the possibility of a senior housing project on Market Street. The project was discussed during the monthly meeting held on Monday, Oct. 2. The project was originally proposed as one of the Stellar Community projects. Even though Warsaw did not … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approved the reinvestment of funds at the Sept. 11 meeting. Roughly two years ago, $2 million of allocated Northern TIF funds were invested into CDs. One of those CDs, worth $1 million, will mature on Sept. 18 and the other on Dec. … Read More
WARSAW — David Taylor, a member of the Lakeland Art Association, was present at Warsaw Redevelopment’s meeting Monday, Dec. 5, to introduce the idea of a city art museum. Taylor came forward before the board to discuss the idea of using the former City Hall, 302 E. Market Street, … Read More
