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The Docket · Government Meeting · DKT-2026-001599

On the agenda: Valparaiso meeting — License Plate Reader (Sep 11)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  Valparaiso, Indiana · Friday, September 11, 2026 — 2 months ago

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The published agenda for the September 11, 2026 meeting contains: "License Plate Reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.

WhenFriday, September 11, 2026
Check the agenda document for the meeting time.
WhereValparaiso, Indiana
On the record“License Plate Reader”

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Government public record — the full text of the published document, archived September 28, 2026. Gold highlighting of key terms is ours, not the original’s. Read the original document ↗

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BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY
MEETING AGENDA
September 11, 2026

166 Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-1161
Valpo.us

BOARD OF WORKS

NOTICE: The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Valparaiso will meet for its regularly
scheduled meeting on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00am (local time). This meeting will
be held at City Hall and is open to the public. In addition, the meeting will be livestreamed, and
a recording of this meeting will be posted on the City’s website – www.ci.valparaiso.in.us. If you
have any comments or questions as to any item on the Agenda and cannot attend the meeting,
you are encouraged to send an email prior to the meeting to [email protected].
Pledge Of Allegiance
1.

Acceptance of Minutes from August 28, 2026

2.

Approval of Claims

3.

Request Approval (M. Rehlander)
a. Grant Application, 2027-1 Community Crossings
b. Recommend Change Order #2, Institute St Road Improvements
c. Street Closure on Lincolnway from Campbell St to Weston St

4.

Request Approval of 2027 Public Works Capital Asset (K. Travis)

5.

Request Approval (Chief McIntyre)
a. Police Department Automatic License Plate Reader Policy
b. MOU with Porter County Education Services for Security Camera Access

6.

Request Approval of Baker Tilly Agreements (S. Poulos)
a. Memorial Parkway
b. Valpo REC

7.

Request for Street Closure, Use of Sidewalk or Use of Alley. All Impacted Departments
Have Reviewed and Approved
a. Hillard Street Block Party, September 12, 2026
b. Creative Council Art + Innovation, September 16, 2026

Maggie Clifton

8.

Other Business

George Douglas

9.

Public Comment

Jon Costas, Mayor
Holly Taylor, Clerk-Treasurer
Katrina Spence-Smock

Appointed by Mayor Costas
Term 11/08/2024 Until a Successor
is Appointed

Steve Poulos

Appointed by Mayor Costas
Term 05/01/2026 Until a Successor
is Appointed

LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jon Costas
Mayor

Holly Taylor

Clerk-Treasurer

Steve Poulos

City Administrator

Andrew McIntyre
Police Chief

Community Engagement Director
Development Director

Chad Dutz
Fire Chief

Cheryl Lutey

Chief Human Resources Officer

Tristan Leonhard
Parks Director

Marci Palmer

Executive Assistant to the Mayor

Paul Pryor
IT Director

Max Rehlander

Engineering Director

Joseph Svetanoff
City Attorney

Bob Thompson

Planning & Transit Director

Vicki Thrasher

Building & Code Enforcement Director

Matt Zurbriggen
Utilities Director

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  • Sep 28, 2026 Filed on the Docket
  • Sep 28, 2026 Full document archived — public record

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