Town of Cedar Lake
Town Council Packet
October 20, 2026

Resolution No. 1405 — A Reduction of Appropriation of Funds for the Year 2026

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TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
RESOLUTION NO. 1405
A REDUCTION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 2026

WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain existing appropriations now have unobligated balances which will not be needed for the purposes for which appropriated;

WHEREAS, it is further resolved that the following existing 2026 appropriations be reduced in the following amounts in order to provide funding for certain 2027 appropriations;

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND RESOLVED THIS 20th DAY OCTOBER, 2026, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA

Claims and Payroll Summary — October 20, 2026

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Donation Acceptance Form — Logan's Love-Logan Speaks

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The original page is a scanned, handwritten Town of Cedar Lake Donation Acceptance Form. Its contents are transcribed below.

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE
7408 Constitution Avenue, P.O. Box 707, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel: (219) 374-7400  |  Fax: (219) 374-8588

Donation Acceptance Form

Ordinance No. 1533 — Amending Town Ordinance No. 462 (Section 150.06, Permits Required) — Draft

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TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
ORDINANCE NO.: 1533

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TOWN ORDINANCE NO.: 462, BEING, “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, INDIANA, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE BUILDING RULES, CODES AND STANDARDS REQUIRED TO BE ENFORECED UNDER I.C. §36-7-2-9; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH”, AND REPEALING ALL TOWN CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES, OR PARTS THEREOF, IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereinafter “Town Council”), is the duly elected legislative body of the Town of Cedar Lake, with authority to adopt Ordinances in conformance with the substantive and procedural requirements of Indiana Law, as amended (hereinafter, the “600 Series”); and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the present text provisions of the Town Zoning Code, and specifically Title XV, Chapter 150, Section 150.06, as amended from time to time, regarding Permits Required in the Town of Cedar Lake; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has met in a duly noticed Public Meeting, in conformance with applicable law, to consider the advisability and necessity of amending provisions of the Town Code, Title XV, Chapter 150, Section 150.06, as amended from time to time, regarding Permits Required in the Town of Cedar Lake; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has, at the conclusion of its Public Meeting review, determined that it is appropriate, advised, and in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Cedar Lake that the Town Code, Title XV, Chapter 150, Section 150.06, as amended from time to time, regarding Permits Required in the Town of Cedar Lake; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council, having reviewed these matters and proposed text amendments to the Town Code, Title XV, Chapter 150, Section 150.06, as amended from time to time, regarding Permits Required in the Town, now concurs that it is advisable, appropriate, and in the best interests of the residents and property owners of the Town of Cedar Lake that certain text provisions of the Town Code as amended from time to time, be amended and modified regarding Permits Required in the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION ONE: That Section 150.06, entitled “PERMITS REQUIRED”, of Title XV of the Town Code, as amended from time to time, be, and the same is hereby amended, to read and provide hereafter as provided on the attached amended Title XV, Section 150.06 provisions document, consisting of one (1) page, which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, and which terms are, upon adoption, incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION TWO: That all existing Town Code Sections and Ordinances, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Amendatory Ordinance, are hereby repealed, and declared to be null, void, and of no legal effect.

SECTION THREE: That if any section, clause, provision or portion of this Amendatory Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision or portion of this Amendatory Ordinance.

SECTION FOUR: That this Amendatory Ordinance shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, from and after its passage and adoption by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, pursuant to applicable law.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THIS ____ DAY OF ________, 2026.

Exhibit A

§150.06 Permit Required

A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration, or repair of any building or structure, the cost of which exceeds $15,000.00, using forms furnished by the Town Building Administrator, and all fees required by this subchapter shall be paid to the Town.

Ordinance No. 1534 — Year 2027 Appropriations and Tax Rates (Budget Form No. 4)

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ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION FOR APPROPRIATIONS AND TAX RATES
State Form 55865 (7-15)
Approved by the State Board of Accounts, 2015
Prescribed by the Department of Local Government Finance
Budget Form No. 4
Generated 10/16/2026 04:44:4 PM

Ordinance / Resolution Number: 1534

Be it ordained/resolved by the Cedar Lake Town Council that for the expenses of CEDAR LAKE CIVIL TOWN, Lake County for the year ending December 31, 2027 the sums herein specified are hereby appropriated and ordered set apart out of the several funds herein named and for the purposes herein specified, subject to the laws governing the same. Such sums herein appropriated shall be held to include all expenditures authorized to be made during the year, unless otherwise expressly stipulated and provided for by law. In addition, for the purposes of raising revenue to meet the necessary expenses of CEDAR LAKE CIVIL TOWN, Lake County, the property tax levies and property tax rates as herein specified are included herein. Budget Form 4-B for all funds must be completed and submitted in the manner prescribed by the Department of Local Government Finance.

This ordinance/resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Cedar Lake Town Council.

Estimated Maximum Property Tax Levy

The data below represents the current estimate of the maximum amount of property taxes that can be raised for funds that are subject to a maximum property tax levy.

Funds

Home-Rule Funds (Not Reviewed by DLGF)

Attest

Council Vote

The vote boxes on the original form are unmarked.

Statements of Intent

Ordinance No. 1535 — Electric Bicycles and Motorized Electric Devices

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TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 1535

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, REGULATING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES, LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC DEVICES, AND MOTORIZED ELECTRIC DEVICES WITHIN THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, AND ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (“Town Council”), seeks to establish reasonable, behavior-based regulations pertaining to the operation of electric bicycles and motorized electric devices within the Town of Cedar Lake, (hereinafter, the “Town”); and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has been informed that the provision of I.C. § 9-21-11-13.1 authorize local authorities to regulate and restrict the operation of electric bicycles on trails, paths, sidewalks, and roadways within their jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is necessary, advisable, and in the best interests of the residents of the Town, to establish clear rules, equipment standards, and penalties to manage electric devices and ensure the safety of pedestrians and the motoring public.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT:

Section One: Code Amendment

The Cedar Lake Town Code is hereby amended to establish and enact a new Article entitled ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED ELECTRIC DEVICES, to read and provided hereafter, as follows, namely:

Article [__]: Electric Bicycles and Motorized Electric Devices

1. Purpose

The purpose of this Article is to promote the public health, safety, and welfare for the Town by establishing reasonable, behavior-based regulations governing the operation of electric bicycles, low-speed electric devices, and motorized electric devices on public roadways, sidewalks, and multi-use paths within the Town.

2. Definitions

For purposes of this ARTICLE, devices defined under the Indiana Code may be subject to additional operational restrictions based on speed, location, or manner of use:

• “Electric Bicycle” (E-Bike): Shall have the same meaning as set forth in I.C. § 9-13-2-49.2, as may be amended, defined as a bicycle equipped with operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less conforming to one (1) of the following three classifications:
  • Class 1 Electric Bicycle: Equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 miles per hour.
  • Class 2 Electric Bicycle: Equipped with a throttle-actuated motor that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 miles per hour.
  • Class 3 Electric Bicycle: Equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 28 miles per hour, and is equipped with a speedometer.
• “Low-Speed Electric Device”: Any electric bicycle, electric scooter, or similar electric-powered device designed to travel at a maximum speed of twenty (20) miles per hour or less when powered solely by the motor.
• “Motorized Electric Device”: For purposes of operation under this ARTICLE, any electric-powered device that:
  • Is capable of traveling at speeds exceeding twenty (20) miles per hour under motor power; or
  • Has been modified to exceed the manufacturer’s intended speed capabilities.
• “Electric Personal Mobility Device”: Any self-propelled device powered by an electric motor, including electric scooters and similar devices, but excluding motor vehicles as defined under Indiana Code.
• “Shared-Use Path”: A multi-use trail or pathway intended for use by pedestrians, bicyclists, and similar users, including those located within parks and greenways.
• “Sidewalk”: That portion of a public right-of-way intended primarily for pedestrian use.

The classifications set forth herein are intended solely to regulate the operation of devices within the Town and are not intended to conflict with or alter definitions established under the Indiana Code, as amended.

3. Operation on Public Roadways

• General Traffic Laws: Electric bicycles and Low-Speed Electric Devices may be operated upon public roadways and bicycle lanes in the same manner as traditional bicycles and shall be subject to all applicable state and local traffic laws.
• Age Restrictions:
  • No person under fifteen (15) years of age shall operate a Class 3 electric bicycle upon any public roadway (I.C. § 9-21-11-13.1), although a person under 15 may ride as a passenger on an e-bike designed to carry passengers.
  • It shall be unlawful for any person under sixteen (16) years of age to operate a Motorized Electric Device upon any public roadway within the Town.
• Safe Operation: No person shall operate any electric bicycle or electric device upon a public roadway in a manner or at a speed that is unsafe for conditions or that endangers the safety of persons or property.

4. Operation on Sidewalks, Pathways, and Trails

• Permitted Operations: Electric bicycles and Low-Speed Electric Devices are permitted on sidewalks, pathways, and multi-use trails unless otherwise prohibited by posted signage.
• Class 3 Restrictions: Pursuant to applicable State law, Class 3 electric bicycles are not allowed on a trail, bicycle path, or multipurpose path unless it is within or adjacent to a highway or roadway, or specifically allowed by the Town.
• Motorized Electric Devices Prohibited: Motorized Electric Devices are prohibited on all sidewalks, multi-use paths, and trails within Town parks and public rights-of-way.
• Operator Duties: All operators on sidewalks, pathways, and trails shall:
  • Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at all times;
  • Provide an audible signal (voice, horn, or bell) before overtaking and passing;
  • Maintain control of the device at all times; and
  • Operate at a speed that is safe and reasonable for existing conditions.
• Parks Department Authority: In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Town of Cedar Lake Parks Department may establish and post rules governing the use of electric bicycles and other devices within parks, pathways, and trail systems. Such posted regulations shall have the force and effect of this Ordinance, as amended.

5. Reckless or Unsafe Operation

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an electric bicycle or electric device in a careless, reckless, or imprudent manner, having regard for traffic, pedestrians, surface conditions, visibility, or other existing conditions, so as to endanger the safety of any person or property.

6. Minor Safety Requirements & Parental Responsibility

• Helmets Required for Minors:
  • Any person under sixteen (16) years of age operating an electric bicycle shall wear a properly fitted and fastened protective helmet.
  • Any person under eighteen (18) years of age operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle must wear a properly fitted and fastened protective helmet conforming to State law (I.C. § 9-21-11-13.1).
• Parental Responsibility: A parent or legal guardian shall not knowingly permit a minor child to operate a Motorized Electric Device in violation of this Ordinance.

7. Equipment Requirements

Any electric bicycle or electric device operated between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with:

• A white front lamp visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet; and
• A red working light or lamp visible from a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet to the rear.

8. Enforcement

• Warnings and Citations: Any person who violates any provision of this ARTICLE may be issued a warning or citation by the Cedar Lake Police Department.
• Educational Period: The Town may implement an initial education and warning period prior to full enforcement.
• Impoundment: The Cedar Lake Police Department is authorized to impound any Motorized Electric Device operated in violation of this Ordinance where repeated violations or dangerous conduct are observed.
• Penalties: Violations of this ARTICLE shall be subject to penalties as provided under the Town Code and the Fine Schedule set forth below.

9. Fine Schedule & Legal Prosecution

• Fines Imposed: Violations of this ARTICLE shall be subject to civil fines based upon offenses committed within a single calendar year:

• Computation of Time: The determination of period of time for a fine shall be a calendar year, with computation of time for fines being each calendar year.
• Town Court Prosecution and Attorney Fees: In the event of a violation citation being docketed for prosecution of violation of same in the Town Court, Attorney fees of the Town for prosecution shall be imposed.

Section Two: Severability

That if any section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance.

Section Three: Repealer

That all existing Ordinances and Town Code provisions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby deemed null, void, and of no legal effect, and are specifically repealed.

Section Four: Effective Date

That this Ordinance shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, after its passage and adoption by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, and publication according to applicable law.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THIS ____ DAY OF ______________ 2026.

Resolution No. 1406 — Emergency Hiring Status for Lateral Transfers to Firefighter/EMT

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TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
RESOLUTION NO: 1406

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY HIRING STATUS FOR LATERAL TRANSFERS TO THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER/EMT AND ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana require the continued provision of adequate fire suppression, emergency medical services, and emergency response capabilities;

WHEREAS, maintaining appropriate staffing levels within the Fire Department is essential to ensuring timely and effective emergency response and the protection of life and property;

WHEREAS, the Town recognizes the need to establish an emergency hiring process to facilitate the recruitment and appointment of qualified lateral-transfer candidates to the position of Firefighter/EMT;

WHEREAS, the Town desires to provide a streamlined hiring process for eligible candidates who are currently or previously enrolled in the 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Fund and who possess relevant public safety experience;

WHEREAS, the Town finds that authorizing emergency hiring status for eligible lateral transfers will assist in addressing staffing needs and maintaining operational readiness within the Fire Department;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA:

Section One: Authorization of Emergency Hiring Status

The Town hereby authorizes the use of emergency hiring status for the recruitment and appointment of qualified lateral-transfer candidates to the position of Firefighter/EMT within the Fire Department, subject to the eligibility requirements and conditions established by this Resolution for one (1) emergency replacement hire of a Firefighter/EMT for the October 2026 vacancy.

Section Two: Eligibility Requirements

An individual considered for appointment under this emergency hiring status must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Pension Eligibility. The candidate must qualify as a lateral transfer within the 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Fund, subject to applicable pension laws, regulations, and administrative requirements.
2. Valid Driver’s License. The candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Indiana and meet any applicable driving requirements established by the Town.
3. Background Investigation. The candidate must submit to and satisfactorily complete a background investigation conducted or authorized by the Town, in accordance with applicable law and municipal policy.
4. Complete and successfully pass the Structured Oral Interview and Chief’s Interview, and favorable recommendation from the Fire Chief to the Board of Safety for a favorable recommendation to the Town Council for a conditional offer of employment.

Section Three: Prior Service Credit

An individual appointed under this Resolution shall be eligible to receive employment service credit for qualifying prior service at a rate of one (1) year of credit for every two (2) years of qualifying service previously completed.

The maximum employment service credit awarded under this provision shall not exceed ten (10) years. Accordingly, no candidate may receive more than ten (10) years of service credit under this Resolution.

The candidate’s qualifying prior service and the amount of credit awarded shall be verified and documented by the appropriate municipal authority before the credit is formally granted. Any credit applicable to pension benefits, seniority, compensation, vacation accrual, or other employment benefits shall remain subject to applicable law, pension fund requirements, and any governing municipal ordinances or policies.

Section Four: Waiver of the Training Re-Imbursement Agreement and Paramedic Licensure Requirement

For appointments made pursuant to this Resolution, the Town hereby authorizes the waiver of the otherwise applicable requirement to enter into or execute the training reimbursement agreement, to the extent permitted by applicable law and existing municipal agreements.

Additionally, the requirement that a candidate hold, obtain, or secure a paramedic license as a condition of appointment to the position of Firefighter/EMT is hereby waived for the individual hired under this emergency hiring status, to the extent permitted by applicable law and the operational requirements of the Fire Department.

Nothing in this Section shall waive any certification, licensure, or qualification required by state or federal law for the lawful performance of the duties assigned to the employee.

Section Five: Limitation and Administration

Emergency hiring status under this Resolution shall apply only to eligible lateral-transfer appointments to the position of Firefighter/EMT and shall not automatically extend to other positions within the Town.

The appropriate municipal officials, including the Town Council, Fire Chief, Clerk Treasurers Office, and other authorized officials, are hereby directed to administer this Resolution and take all actions necessary to implement its provisions, subject to applicable law and any required approvals.

Section Six: Compliance with Applicable Law

All appointments, service credit determinations, and waivers authorized by this Resolution shall be implemented in accordance with applicable state and federal law, pension fund requirements, and other binding legal obligations. To the extent any provision of this Resolution conflicts with controlling law or a binding legal obligation, that provision shall be applied only to the extent legally permissible.

Section Seven: Effective Date

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval as required by law and shall remain in effect until this hiring process is completed or terminated for one (1) emergency replacement hire of a Firefighter/EMT for the October 2026 vacancy.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND RESOLVED THIS 20th DAY OCTOBER, 2026, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA

Resolution No. 1407 — Appropriation Transfers, Budget Year 2026

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TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
RESOLUTION NO. 1407

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS BY THE CLERK-TREASURER FOR THE FOLLOWING FUNDS DURING BUDGET YEAR 2026

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana does find that conditions exist at this time, and that it is indispensably necessary to expend certain sums of money by the proper legal officers of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana by way of transfer of funds within the categories of appropriations.

NOW THERFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, that the following transfers are to be made in the specified funds between major budget categories;

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND RESOLVED THIS 20th DAY OCTOBER, 2026, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA

Resolution No. 1408 — Recognition of Cedar Lake Heart & Soul Initiative

Supplemental document, 2 pages (added to the packet after original publication)

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
RESOLUTION NO. 1408

A RESOLUTION OF THE CEDAR LAKE TOWN COUNCIL RECOGNIZING OUR CEDAR LAKE HEART & SOUL INITIATIVE AND THE DISCOVERY OF WHAT MATTERS MOST TO THE RESIDENTS OF OUR TOWN.

WHEREAS, the residents of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereinafter, the “Town”) have been engaged in a two-year, innovative exploration of community values and prepared value statements for the Town; and

WHEREAS, extensive public input shaped the values through the course of public events, activities, surveys, workshops, and personal interviews; and

WHEREAS, countless volunteer hours were devoted by Town residents to engage all voices in the community, particularly those who may have been missing from other planning processes; and

WHEREAS, the recognition of these values will provide a framework for value-based decision making for future policy and strategic planning for the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION ONE: The Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, recognizes the following statements as deeply-shared values that can provide helpful guidance and insights as we engage our residents in shaping the future of our town:

1. Recreational Opportunities: We cherish the uniqueness of living in a community like no other in our region. It feels like being on vacation because of the atmosphere created by the activities around the lake, the opportunities for contact with nature, and the chance to enjoy them with others.
2. Public Experiences: We take pride in living in a community with a small-town feel as we grow to welcome new families. We are peacefully set apart but still in close proximity to larger cities and amenities, with affordable housing and a safe environment that we call home.
3. Our Shared History: We value preserving our town’s unique culture. The museum presents our history in a way that unites us and strengthens the whole community, bridging neighborhoods, school districts, and distinct parts of our town.
4. Community Connectedness: The people of Cedar Lake treasure the family-friendly connectedness of the community. Our citizens put down roots, make memories, volunteer together, and are committed to raising their families here for many generations.
5. Enthusiastic Organizations: We appreciate and support our schools, churches, nonprofits, and locally-owned businesses because of the quality, variety, and dedication they bring to the community.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THIS ____ DAY OF ______________ 2026.

The signature lines on the original are unsigned. Page footer: F:\DATA\Cedar Lake\0001\Y2026\TownResolutionHeartSoul.docx.

BZA Favorable Recommendation — Goodfellas, 11200 W 129th Ave (Use Variance)

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Variance Application

The original page is a scanned, handwritten Town of Cedar Lake Variance Application, marked “BZA” and “Goodfellas” by hand. Its contents are transcribed below.

Town of Cedar Lake
Department of Planning, Zoning and Building
7408 Constitution Avenue, P.O. Box 707, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel: (219) 374-7400  |  Fax: (219) 374-8588
www.cedarlakein.org

I (We), the undersigned, now state that the information contained in this application and all attached exhibits are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge.

Exhibit “B” — Right-of-Way Parcel Plat (Page 1 of 2)

Prepared for the Indiana Department of Transportation by VS Engineering (Job #2405613).

Exhibit “B” (cont.) — Parcel Coordinate Chart and Surveyor’s Statement (Page 2 of 2)

Note: Stations & offsets control over both North & East coordinates and bearings & distances.

Surveyor’s Statement

To the best of my knowledge and belief, this plat, together with the “Location Control Route Survey” recorded as Instrument No. 2022019389 in the Office of the Recorder of Lake County, Indiana, (incorporated and made a part hereof by reference) comprise a Route Survey, executed in accordance with Indiana Administrative Code 865 IAC 1-12, (“Rule 12”).

The title block on page 2 repeats the page 1 title block (Parcel 50; Owner Dapan Investments, LLC; Code 7017; Project 1700025; Lake County; U.S. 41; Section 20, Township 34 N., Range 9 W.; Des. No. 1700025; Drawn N.J. Coyle 12/27/2022; Checked V.J. Barr 12/28/2022; Revised G.L. Smith 11/15/2024).

BZA Favorable Recommendation — Halo Pet Hospice, 13955 Morse St (Use Variance)

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Variance Application

The original page is a scanned Town of Cedar Lake Variance Application. Its contents are transcribed below.

Town of Cedar Lake
Department of Planning, Zoning and Building
7408 Constitution Avenue, P.O. Box 707, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel: (219) 374-7400  |  Fax: (219) 374-8588
www.cedarlakein.org

I (We), the undersigned, now state that the information contained in this application and all attached exhibits are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge.

Exhibit — Torrenga Surveying, LLC

Torrenga Surveying, LLC — Professional Land Surveyors
907 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321
Tel: (219) 836-8918  |  Fax: (219) 836-1138  |  Web: www.torrenga.com

Legal Description

Lot 1 in Kubish’s Subdivision, in the Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 25 in the Office of the Recorder of Lake County, Indiana.

Note: This drawing is an exhibit based on a boundary survey performed as Job Number 2024-0129. Please refer to the boundary survey for the boundary solution.

State of Indiana, County of Lake §. This is not a boundary survey. This drawing is not intended to be represented as a retracement or original boundary survey, a route survey, or a Surveyor Location Report.

Note: All dimensions are given in feet and decimal parts thereof. No dimensions should be assumed by scale measurements upon this report! Contractors or builders must carefully compare the points, measurements etc., as noted in this site plan with the stakes, points etc., set on the property, before building, and AT ONCE report any seeming or apparent differences between the two to the surveyor, so that any misunderstanding, misplacements of points, etc., may be corrected before damage is done.

Location: 13955 Morse St, Cedar Lake, IN

Hours of Operation and Staffing

Hours of Operation

Halo Pet Hospice Comfort Center will operate primarily on an appointment-only basis, allowing the practice to provide individualized, compassionate end-of-life and hospice care in a quiet, comfortable environment. The proposed hours of operation are:

Appointments will be scheduled in advance to minimize waiting times and maintain a peaceful environment for families and their pets. The appointment-based model will also allow Halo Pet Hospice to continue providing mobile hospice and euthanasia services in clients’ homes while maintaining availability at the Comfort Center.

Staffing

The Comfort Center is expected to operate with approximately 2–2.5 employees, including the owner

It is also important to keep in mind that 1-2 staff members may be out doing house calls with this hybrid model.

Expected Client Capacity

The number of clients in the building at any given time will be intentionally limited.

The Comfort Center is expected to accommodate no more than two client families at a time. Appointments will be staggered whenever possible to provide families with privacy and to prevent the environment from becoming crowded or stressful for pets and their owners.

This limited occupancy is particularly important for end-of-life appointments, where families may need additional time, privacy, and emotional space. The facility will be designed to provide a calm, home-like atmosphere rather than the busy waiting-room environment commonly associated with traditional veterinary hospitals.

2027 Boards and Commissions Vacancy Advertisement

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Town of Cedar Lake
Office of the Town Council
7408 Constitution Ave – PO Box 707 – Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel (219) 374-7400 – Fax (219) 374-8588

Public Notice — Press Release

Applications are being solicited for Boards and Commissions with the following vacancies, stating political affiliation where applicable:

• Board of Safety – Two (2) vacancies – Republican or Democrat affiliation
• Board of Zoning Appeals – Two (2) vacancies – Republican or Democrat affiliation
• Park Board – One (1) vacancy – Republican affiliation
• Stormwater Board – One (1) vacancy – Republican or Democrat affiliation
• Unsafe Board – One (1) vacancy – Republican affiliation

Interested residents may pick up an application at the Cedar Lake Town Hall located at 7408 Constitution Avenue from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, or online at www.cedarlakein.org.

Applications may be submitted in person at the Town Hall (ATTN: Jennifer Sandberg) or emailed as a PDF to jennifer.sandberg@cedarlakein.gov. Proof of residency is required and political affiliation, where applicable. The application deadline is October 30, 2026.

The Town of Cedar Lake is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, please contact Town Hall at (219) 374-7400.

Note: This notice was posted in the Town Hall and transmitted to the following: Town Council, Clerk-Treasurer and Press.

2026 CLPD Vehicle Surplus Inventory

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Police Vehicle Disposition and Procurement — Trade-In of Seven Surplus Vehicles and Purchase of Three 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities

Supplemental document, 8 pages (added to the packet after original publication)

The original is a scanned document. It relates to two New Business items: “Declaration of surplus police vehicles and request to trade in” and “Approval to Purchase Three (3) Black Ford Explorer Eco Vehicles.”

Executive Summary Memorandum

Supplemental pages 1–2

TO: Town Council of Cedar Lake
FROM: Allen Sulski, Interim Chief of Police
DATE: October 19, 2026
SUBJECT: Executive Summary - Police Vehicle Disposition and Procurement

Executive Summary

This memorandum provides an executive overview of the proposed disposition of surplus police vehicles and the procurement of three (3) new 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities (EcoBoost) to maintain operational readiness within the Cedar Lake Police Department.

Rationale for Vehicle Rotation

The department’s current fleet includes older, high-mileage, and aging units that are becoming increasingly costly to maintain and operate. Transitioning these aging assets out of service through trade-in reduces ongoing mechanical expenditures and avoids excessive downtime.

The acquisition of three new 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities will ensure the department maintains a reliable, modern, and safe police fleet. Upgrading these frontline assets equips officers with dependable vehicles essential for effective daily patrol operations and emergency response.

Financial Breakdown

The proposed transaction leverages the residual value of seven surplus units to directly offset the acquisition cost of the new vehicles. The financial summary is structured as follows:

Recommendation

It is respectfully recommended that the Town Council approve the resolution authorizing the disposition of the surplus vehicles and the trade-in procurement of the three new patrol units.

Trade-In Certification and Surplus Property Disposition Record

Supplemental page 3

Pursuant to Indiana Code IC 5-22-22 (Disposition of Surplus Personal Property) and IC 36-1-11-9 (Trade or Exchange as Part of Purchase Price of New Property), the Purchasing Agency of the Town of Cedar Lake certifies the following:

1. The following seven (7) Cedar Lake Police Department vehicles, identified in Exhibit A, have been formally declared surplus personal property.
2. The combined estimated fair market value and trade-in allowance of the vehicles is $36,500.00.
3. Pursuant to IC 36-1-11-9, the vehicles are being disposed of through a direct trade-in allowance of $36,500.00 applied toward the purchase price of three (3) new 2027 Ford Explorers Eco Boost at $48,451.00 each from Graff Ford of Chesterton.
4. The disposition and purchase were conducted in strict compliance with the applicable provisions of IC 5-22 and IC 36-1-11-9, including required procedures for surplus property, municipal trade-ins, and competitive purchasing.
5. The vendor, Graff Ford of Chesterton, has provided a written trade-in valuation and credit amount, attached as Exhibit B.
6. All required purchasing records will be maintained pursuant to IC 5-22-7-9.

Exhibit A — Cedar Lake Police Department Surplus Vehicles

1. 2020 RAM 1500 Crew Cab (VIN: 1C6RR7XT6LS161684)
2. 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus Base) (VIN: 1FAHP2MKXGG132194)
3. 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility / SUV (VIN: 1FM5K8AR0HGD13687)
4. 2015 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility / SUV (VIN: 1FM5K8AR7FGA35190)
5. 2016 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility / SUV (VIN: 1FM5K8AR1GGA04468)
6. 2016 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan (VIN: 1FAHP2MK1GG137056)
7. 2010 Dodge Charger Pursuit / Sedan (VIN: 2B3AA4CT2AH237909)

Exhibit B (the Graff Ford of Chesterton trade-in valuation), referenced in item 5, is not included in the packet.

Resolution Authorizing the Disposition and Trade-In of Surplus Police Vehicles and the Purchase of New Police Vehicles

Supplemental pages 4–5

RESOLUTION NO. [Blank]

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION AND TRADE-IN OF SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES AND THE PURCHASE OF NEW POLICE VEHICLES

WHEREAS, the Town of Cedar Lake owns seven (7) police vehicles utilized by the Cedar Lake Police Department that have been determined by the Purchasing Agency to be surplus personal property pursuant to IC 5-22-22; and

WHEREAS, the seven (7) vehicles have a combined trade-in value of $36,500.00, and IC 36-1-11-9 authorizes a governmental unit to trade or exchange existing property as part of the purchase price of new property; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agency has determined that disposition of the vehicles through a direct trade-in allowance of $36,500.00 applied toward the purchase of three (3) new police vehicles is in the best interest of the Town; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agency shall conduct the disposition and purchase in accordance with the applicable provisions of IC 5-22 and IC 36-1-11-9, including the procedures for surplus property disposition under IC 5-22-22, the trade-in exchange mechanism under IC 36-1-11-9, and any required competitive purchasing procedures under IC 5-22-7.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of Cedar Lake hereby:

1. Declares the seven (7) Cedar Lake Police Department vehicles listed in Exhibit A to be surplus personal property.
2. Authorizes the Purchasing Agency to dispose of said vehicles through a trade-in transaction conducted in compliance with IC 5-22-22 and IC 36-1-11-9.
3. Authorizes the application of the $36,500.00 trade-in value toward the purchase of three (3) new 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities (EcoBoost) from Graff Ford of Chesterton, selected in accordance with IC 5-22 and IC 36-1-11-9. The new vehicles shall be purchased at a cost of $48,451.00 each, for a total gross cost of $145,353.00, resulting in a net authorized expenditure of $108,853.00 after the applied trade-in allowance.
4. Directs the Purchasing Agency to maintain all documentation required under IC 5-22 and IC 36-1-11-9, including valuation, bidding or quotation records, and trade-in credit documentation.

Adopted this ____ day of ______, 2026.

The resolution number is blank on the original, and the resolution has no signature block.

Exhibit A — Cedar Lake Police Department Surplus Vehicles

1. 2020 RAM 1500 Crew Cab (VIN: 1C6RR7XT6LS161684)
2. 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus Base) (VIN: 1FAHP2MKXGG132194)
3. 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility / SUV (VIN: 1FM5K8AR0HGD13687)
4. 2015 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility / SUV (VIN: 1FM5K8AR7FGA35190)
5. 2016 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility / SUV (VIN: 1FM5K8AR1GGA04468)
6. 2016 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan (VIN: 1FAHP2MK1GG137056)
7. 2010 Dodge Charger Pursuit / Sedan (VIN: 2B3AA4CT2AH237909

Statutory Notes — IC 5-22-22-6 and IC 36-1-11-9

Supplemental pages 6–8

On the original, the headings on pages 6–7 are each preceded by a checked-box symbol.

Indiana Code 5-22-22-6 permits a governmental unit to trade in police vehicles, and the statute does not impose a dollar limit, so 7 vehicles valued at $36,500 can be traded in as long as the required procedures are followed.

What IC 5-22-22-6 Allows

Indiana Code 5-22-22-6 authorizes a governmental unit (including a town or police department) to trade in surplus personal property when purchasing new property. Police vehicles qualify as personal property owned by the unit, and once the department determines they are surplus or being replaced, they can be used as a trade-in credit toward a new vehicle or equipment.

No Dollar Cap in the Statute

The statute does not set a maximum value for trade-ins. Seven vehicles worth $36,500 can be traded in without violating IC 5-22-22-6.

None of the supplied web results address Indiana law or trade-in limits; they only discuss general vehicle trade-in valuation methods (e.g., JD Power’s methodology for determining trade-in value).

Conditions You Must Meet

To comply with IC 5-22-22-6, the governmental unit must:

• Declare the vehicles surplus or designate them for replacement.
• Use the trade-in as part of a purchase (e.g., a new police vehicle or other equipment)
• Document the transaction through the purchasing agency.
• Ensure the trade-in value is recorded separately from the purchase price.
• Follow local purchasing policies, which may require board approval.

Practical Steps for Compliance

1. Obtain a valuation – using tools like JD Power or dealer appraisals helps establish fair market value (JD Power’s trade-in valuation process uses retail transaction data from 16,000 dealerships).
2. Prepare surplus declaration paperwork – typically done by the police chief or town manager.
3. Include the trade-in in the purchase contract – the dealer must show the trade-in value as a credit.
4. Record the disposition – Indiana units must maintain records of disposed property for audit purposes.
5. Verify local rules – some municipalities require council approval for vehicle disposal.

Risks and Compliance Considerations

• Audit risk: Failure to document surplus designation or trade-in value can trigger audit findings.
• Procurement rules: If the new purchase requires bidding, the trade-in must be included in bid specifications.
• Sales tax: Indiana’s 7% vehicle sales tax applies to private buyers, but governmental units are exempt; however, trade-in credits can still affect contract pricing (general trade-in tax rules vary by state).

Overview Seven police vehicles valued at $36,500 can be traded in under IC 5-22-22-6, provided the department follows surplus-property procedures and includes the trade-in as part of a new purchase. There is no statutory value limit that would prevent the trade-in. Please confirm the details with a trusted legal source or your municipal attorney to ensure compliance with local procurement rules.

Indiana Code 36-1-11-9 governs how local government entities can handle the trade-in or exchange of government-owned property when purchasing new equipment.

The Law (IC 36-1-11-9)

The statute explicitly states:

“Whenever a disposing agent purchases new property with a condition that property of a similar nature is to be traded in or exchanged for part or all of the purchase price, the disposing agent may trade in or exchange the property without complying with section 4 or 5 of this chapter.”

What This Means in Practice

Typically, under IC 36-1-11 Sections 4 and 5, disposing of municipal property requires a lengthy administrative process involving formal appraisals, public notice, and public bidding or auctions.

Section 9 provides a specific exemption. If you are trading in old equipment to a vendor for a reduction in the purchase price of new equipment of a similar nature, you can completely bypass those public auction and appraisal requirements.

Common Law Enforcement Applications

For a police department, this statute is heavily relied upon to manage equipment life cycles efficiently without the administrative burden of auctioning restricted or specialized gear. It is frequently cited in administrative resolutions for:

• Duty Weapons: Trading in old department-issued handguns, shotguns, or rifles directly to a licensed dealer or manufacturer for a credit toward the purchase of new firearms.
• Police Cruisers: Trading in high-mileage patrol vehicles to a dealership to reduce the upfront cost of a new fleet.
• Radios & Tech: Exchanging outdated portable radios, mobile data terminals, or body cameras for a discount on system upgrades.

Procedural Requirements

While IC 36-1-11-9 removes the need for public bidding on the old items being disposed of, standard purchasing protocols still apply to the new transaction. The local fiscal body (such as a Town Council or Board of Public Safety) must still pass a resolution authorizing the specific trade-in and accepting the purchase terms before the transaction is finalized.

Conditional Offer of Employment — Officer Nathan Young

Packet Pages 30–33

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

AGREEMENT FOR CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER

This agreement constitutes a Conditional Offer of Employment for the position of Police Officer, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement” and is made and entered into this 14th Day of October, 2026, by and between the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, by and through its duly appointed Board of Safety, hereinafter collectively referred to as “Town”, and Officer Nathan Young, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”.

Recitals

WHEREAS, The Town seeks to extend to the Applicant a conditional offer of employment as a Police Officer, subject to said Applicant’s successful completion of certain terms, conditions and requirements, as set forth below; and

WHEREAS, Upon the Applicant’s successful completion of the terms, conditions and requirements set forth within this Agreement, the Town intends to extend a final offer of employment to the Applicant.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows;

1. The Town hereby extends to the Applicant a conditional offer of employment as a Police Officer for the Town, subject to the following terms, conditions and requirements;
   1. Applicant must meet the minimum employment standards for the position of Police Officer as established by the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, Board of Safety.
   2. Applicant must successfully pass a physical agility examination, which shall relate to the Applicant’s ability to perform essential functions of a Police Officer. Applicant acknowledges that the physical agility examination will involve rigorous and prolonged physical exertion. Applicant expressly releases, acquits and forever discharges the Town and its municipal officers, officials, agents and/or assigns, from any and all claims and demands, actions or causes of action, for any damages, costs, loss of service, injuries, death or other loss sustained on account of or in any way related to the aforementioned physical agility examination.
   3. Applicant must successfully pass any and all testing for mental and emotional condition, including any written examinations or oral assessments.
   4. Applicant must execute a Town of Cedar Lake Police Training Reimbursement Agreement.
   5. Applicant must complete any additional testing or training required by the Town, which may include any one or more of the following:
      • Background investigation
      • Psychological testing;
      • Polygraph examination;
      • Medical examination, including screening for illegal substances.
      • Field Training and Evaluation;
   6. Applicant must have adequate means of transportation into the Town; and maintain telephone service to communicate with the department in compliance with the provision of I.C. 36-8-4-2, as amended from time to time.
2. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest occurrence of the following events:
   1. The Town notifies the Applicant that he or she has failed to meet any one (1) or more of the terms, conditions or requirements of this Agreement;
   2. The Applicant is “sworn in” as a Police Officer of the Town after having successfully completed all terms, conditions and requirements of this Agreement (notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the Applicant shall have a period of one (1) year immediately following his or her swearing in as a Police Officer for the Town to comply with the residency requirement established in section 1 (f) of this Agreement); or
   3. One (1) year following the date of this Agreement has been approved by the Town.
3. The Applicant expressly acknowledges that this Agreement is not intended to be and shall not be construed as a contract of employment with the Town. Applicant further acknowledges that if the Town, in its sole discretion, determines that the Applicant has not satisfactorily passed and completed all portions of the required testing and evaluations, the Town will not and it shall not be required to extend a final offer of employment to the Applicant. The Applicant further acknowledges that employment with the Town is “at will” and subject to reduction in force when deemed necessary and appropriate by the Town Council.
4. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver or breach of any terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as thereafter waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
5. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subject to the expungement of the invalid provision.
6. The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, and embodies the entire Agreement between both parties. Each party acknowledges that no inducements, promises, terms, conditions or obligations have been made or entered into other than expressly contained herein.
7. This Agreement has been approved by the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, Board of Safety by an affirmative vote of __ in favor and __ against, during a Public Meeting held on the 14th day of October, 2026, and the Chief of Police has been duly authorized and directed by the Board of Safety to enter into said Agreement on behalf of the Town.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND SEALS THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND RESOLVED THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026, BY THE BOARD OF SAFETY OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA.

Police Training Reimbursement Agreement — Officer Justin Salas

Packet Pages 34–39

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE POLICE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

This Police Training Reimbursement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 20th day of October 2026, by and between the TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, a Municipal Corporation, by and through its duly appointed Board of Safety (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Town”) and Officer Justin Salas (hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”).

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the Town for the position of Police Officer; and

WHEREAS, in order to acquire the necessary professional knowledge, skill, method and technique required for police work with the Town, the Applicant will be required to participate in police training required by the Town; and

WHEREAS, the Town makes a substantial investment of time and money in providing for the equipment and training for newly hired Officers to the Cedar Lake Police Department; and

WHEREAS, the Town is entitled to expect a reasonable return on such investment, in terms of commitment of time and devotion to duty of the prospective Applicant; and

WHEREAS, it has become more prevalent, with the advent of the transfer of pension rights pursuant to statute, for an officer to leave the police department and the community which has provided for their training prior to serving on such police department for a reasonable period of time.

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

Covenants

1. Both Town and Applicant agree that the Recitals are incorporated herein by reference as if fully stated herein.
2. The Applicant agrees to participate in all training requested of him/her by the Town, which training may consist of any or all of the following:
   1. Indiana Law Enforcement Academy;
   2. Waiver process through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy;
   3. In-house (on the job training);
   4. Emergency Medical Technician school.

   The Applicant agrees to successfully complete such training and obtain the necessary and appropriate certification for any such training. In the event that the Town extends a final offer of employment to the Applicant, he/she agrees to serve as a Probationary Patrolman, and subsequently, as a police officer for the Town in any duty assignment prescribed. The Applicant does further agree to devote full-time to any necessary training and subsequent service as a police officer for the Town and to perform all assignments in a satisfactory manner.

3. The Town agrees to provide, at its sole discretion, any necessary law enforcement training to the Applicant deemed necessary by the Town and to be responsible for payment of all related expenses in connection therewith, including food and lodging on the premises while the Applicant is in training, if required. The Town agrees to provide, at its sole discretion, in-house training for the Applicant during those periods of time that said Applicant is employed with the Town.
4. The Applicant acknowledges that in addition to any training that may be provided by the Town, he/she will also be provided with a uniform and other police equipment by the Town. Because of the fact that the total costs and expenses incurred by the Town for the training and equipping of the Applicant are difficult to ascertain with any degree of certainty, resulting in part from the continual change and increase in the costs of training and equipment, said Applicant agrees to pay to the Town:
   1. the greater of the actual expenses incurred by the Town, including salary, expenses, uniforms, school, training and equipment, and any and all other expenses incurred by the Town, or the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), as agreed upon liquidated damages for training and/or equipment, in the event that said Applicant terminates his/her employment with the Town within the first sixty (60) months subsequent to the taking of the oath of office as a police officer for the Town and said Applicant, while employed by the Town, has started or completed training at either the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or Emergency Medical Technician School at the Town’s expense; or
   2. the greater of the actual expenses incurred by the Town, including salary, expenses, uniforms, school, training and equipment, and any and all other expenses incurred by the Town, or the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00), as agreed upon liquidated damages for training and/or equipment, in the event that said Applicant terminates his/her employment with the Town within the first sixty (60) months subsequent to the taking of the oath of office as a police officer for the Town and said Applicant, while employed by the Town, has not yet started training at either the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or Emergency Medical Technician School, or has completed the same at his/her own expense or the expense of another.
   3. all sums due the Town under this agreement by the Applicant shall be due and payable, in full, thirty (30) days after the Applicant’s employment as a Police Officer terminates, for any reason, with the Town and shall bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, and in the event that the Town initiates a civil lawsuit to recover and/or collect the liquidated damages set forth above, the Applicant agrees to pay the reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by the Town.
5. The Applicant agrees that amounts owed, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be deducted from the Applicant’s final paycheck from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, and any remaining monies still owed by Applicant shall remain due and owing by Applicant according to the terms of the Agreement. Applicant further agrees to and authorizes the Town to withhold said amount(s) from Applicant’s final paycheck.
6. In no event shall liquidated damages, as set forth above, be assessed if the Applicant fails to satisfactorily complete training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Emergency Medical Technician School or terminates his/her employment during the first sixty (60) months because of a disabling illness or injury which renders said Applicant physically unable to perform his/her duties as a police officer for the Town, as verified by a competent physician approved by the Town.
7. The exceptions set forth in Paragraph 4 above shall not apply in the event that the Town determines, in its sole discretion, that there is substantial evidence that the Applicant would have otherwise been dismissed from his/her employment as a police officer for the Town as a result of misrepresenting his/her basic qualifications for employment, or has otherwise caused his/her illness or injury.
8. The Applicant acknowledges that he/she meets the basic qualifications for employment as set forth below:
   1. U.S. citizen;
   2. High school diploma or equivalent thereof;
   3. No felony convictions;
   4. Valid Indiana driver’s license;
   5. Weight proportionate to height;
9. The Applicant acknowledges that he/she must undergo and satisfactorily pass each of the following:
   1. Physical agility test;
   2. Oral interview with members of the Board of Safety and Chief of Police;
   3. Extensive background search;
   4. Psychological test;
   5. Any other testing procedures as may be required by the Town.
10. The Applicant acknowledges and represents that the information contained on his/her formal application and the information given to personnel of the Town conducting any background investigation of the Applicant is accurate, truthful and complete.
11. In the event that within sixty (60) months subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, the Applicant is: (a) called to active military duty; (b) has his/her probationary period extended by the Town for any reason whatsoever; or (c) is granted a temporary leave of absence by the Town, then the period within which said Applicant is required to make payment of liquidated damages, as set forth above, shall be extended in an amount equal to the length of time that the Applicant is unable to actively serve, for those reasons set forth above, as a police officer for the Town.
12. This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution of this Agreement by the Applicant and the Town, and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of sixty (60) months following said date of execution, unless extended as provided in Paragraph 11 above.
13. The Applicant expressly acknowledges that this Agreement is not intended to be and shall not be construed as a contract of employment with the Town. Applicant further acknowledges that if the Town, in its sole discretion, determines that the Applicant has not satisfactorily passed and completed all portions of the required testing and evaluations, the Town will not, and it shall not be required to, extend a final offer of employment to the Applicant.
14. If the Town pursues legal action to enforce any of the terms and/or obligations as enumerated throughout the Agreement, Applicant shall be responsible for payment to the Town of its reasonable attorney’s fees incurred during said legal action, including all collection costs, court costs, and related fees.
15. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as thereafter waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
16. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subject to the expungement of the invalid provision.
17. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, and embodies the entire agreement between the parties hereto. Each party acknowledge that there are no inducements, promises, terms, conditions or obligations made or entered into other than those expressly contained herein.
18. This Agreement has been approved by the Cedar Lake Board of Safety by an affirmative vote of ___ in favor and ___ against during regular public meeting held on the 14th day of October 2026, and the Chief of Police has been authorized and directed to enter into said Agreement on behalf of the Town.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this 20th day of October, 2026.

Police Training Reimbursement Agreement — Officer Jack Miedema

Packet Pages 40–45

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE POLICE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

This Police Training Reimbursement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 20th day of October 2026, by and between the TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, a Municipal Corporation, by and through its duly appointed Board of Safety (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Town”) and Officer Jack Miedema (hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”).

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the Town for the position of Police Officer; and

WHEREAS, in order to acquire the necessary professional knowledge, skill, method and technique required for police work with the Town, the Applicant will be required to participate in police training required by the Town; and

WHEREAS, the Town makes a substantial investment of time and money in providing for the equipment and training for newly hired Officers to the Cedar Lake Police Department; and

WHEREAS, the Town is entitled to expect a reasonable return on such investment, in terms of commitment of time and devotion to duty of the prospective Applicant; and

WHEREAS, it has become more prevalent, with the advent of the transfer of pension rights pursuant to statute, for an officer to leave the police department and the community which has provided for their training prior to serving on such police department for a reasonable period of time.

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

Covenants

1. Both Town and Applicant agree that the Recitals are incorporated herein by reference as if fully stated herein.
2. The Applicant agrees to participate in all training requested of him/her by the Town, which training may consist of any or all of the following:
   1. Indiana Law Enforcement Academy;
   2. Waiver process through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy;
   3. In-house (on the job training);
   4. Emergency Medical Technician school.

   The Applicant agrees to successfully complete such training and obtain the necessary and appropriate certification for any such training. In the event that the Town extends a final offer of employment to the Applicant, he/she agrees to serve as a Probationary Patrolman, and subsequently, as a police officer for the Town in any duty assignment prescribed. The Applicant does further agree to devote full-time to any necessary training and subsequent service as a police officer for the Town and to perform all assignments in a satisfactory manner.

3. The Town agrees to provide, at its sole discretion, any necessary law enforcement training to the Applicant deemed necessary by the Town and to be responsible for payment of all related expenses in connection therewith, including food and lodging on the premises while the Applicant is in training, if required. The Town agrees to provide, at its sole discretion, in-house training for the Applicant during those periods of time that said Applicant is employed with the Town.
4. The Applicant acknowledges that in addition to any training that may be provided by the Town, he/she will also be provided with a uniform and other police equipment by the Town. Because of the fact that the total costs and expenses incurred by the Town for the training and equipping of the Applicant are difficult to ascertain with any degree of certainty, resulting in part from the continual change and increase in the costs of training and equipment, said Applicant agrees to pay to the Town:
   1. the greater of the actual expenses incurred by the Town, including salary, expenses, uniforms, school, training and equipment, and any and all other expenses incurred by the Town, or the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), as agreed upon liquidated damages for training and/or equipment, in the event that said Applicant terminates his/her employment with the Town within the first sixty (60) months subsequent to the taking of the oath of office as a police officer for the Town and said Applicant, while employed by the Town, has started or completed training at either the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or Emergency Medical Technician School at the Town’s expense; or
   2. the greater of the actual expenses incurred by the Town, including salary, expenses, uniforms, school, training and equipment, and any and all other expenses incurred by the Town, or the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00), as agreed upon liquidated damages for training and/or equipment, in the event that said Applicant terminates his/her employment with the Town within the first sixty (60) months subsequent to the taking of the oath of office as a police officer for the Town and said Applicant, while employed by the Town, has not yet started training at either the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or Emergency Medical Technician School, or has completed the same at his/her own expense or the expense of another.
   3. all sums due the Town under this agreement by the Applicant shall be due and payable, in full, thirty (30) days after the Applicant’s employment as a Police Officer terminates, for any reason, with the Town and shall bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, and in the event that the Town initiates a civil lawsuit to recover and/or collect the liquidated damages set forth above, the Applicant agrees to pay the reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by the Town.
5. The Applicant agrees that amounts owed, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be deducted from the Applicant’s final paycheck from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, and any remaining monies still owed by Applicant shall remain due and owing by Applicant according to the terms of the Agreement. Applicant further agrees to and authorizes the Town to withhold said amount(s) from Applicant’s final paycheck.
6. In no event shall liquidated damages, as set forth above, be assessed if the Applicant fails to satisfactorily complete training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Emergency Medical Technician School or terminates his/her employment during the first sixty (60) months because of a disabling illness or injury which renders said Applicant physically unable to perform his/her duties as a police officer for the Town, as verified by a competent physician approved by the Town.
7. The exceptions set forth in Paragraph 4 above shall not apply in the event that the Town determines, in its sole discretion, that there is substantial evidence that the Applicant would have otherwise been dismissed from his/her employment as a police officer for the Town as a result of misrepresenting his/her basic qualifications for employment, or has otherwise caused his/her illness or injury.
8. The Applicant acknowledges that he/she meets the basic qualifications for employment as set forth below:
   1. U.S. citizen;
   2. High school diploma or equivalent thereof;
   3. No felony convictions;
   4. Valid Indiana driver’s license;
   5. Weight proportionate to height;
9. The Applicant acknowledges that he/she must undergo and satisfactorily pass each of the following:
   1. Physical agility test;
   2. Oral interview with members of the Board of Safety and Chief of Police;
   3. Extensive background search;
   4. Psychological test;
   5. Any other testing procedures as may be required by the Town.
10. The Applicant acknowledges and represents that the information contained on his/her formal application and the information given to personnel of the Town conducting any background investigation of the Applicant is accurate, truthful and complete.
11. In the event that within sixty (60) months subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, the Applicant is: (a) called to active military duty; (b) has his/her probationary period extended by the Town for any reason whatsoever; or (c) is granted a temporary leave of absence by the Town, then the period within which said Applicant is required to make payment of liquidated damages, as set forth above, shall be extended in an amount equal to the length of time that the Applicant is unable to actively serve, for those reasons set forth above, as a police officer for the Town.
12. This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution of this Agreement by the Applicant and the Town, and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of sixty (60) months following said date of execution, unless extended as provided in Paragraph 11 above.
13. The Applicant expressly acknowledges that this Agreement is not intended to be and shall not be construed as a contract of employment with the Town. Applicant further acknowledges that if the Town, in its sole discretion, determines that the Applicant has not satisfactorily passed and completed all portions of the required testing and evaluations, the Town will not, and it shall not be required to, extend a final offer of employment to the Applicant.
14. If the Town pursues legal action to enforce any of the terms and/or obligations as enumerated throughout the Agreement, Applicant shall be responsible for payment to the Town of its reasonable attorney’s fees incurred during said legal action, including all collection costs, court costs, and related fees.
15. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as thereafter waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
16. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subject to the expungement of the invalid provision.
17. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, and embodies the entire agreement between the parties hereto. Each party acknowledge that there are no inducements, promises, terms, conditions or obligations made or entered into other than those expressly contained herein.
18. This Agreement has been approved by the Cedar Lake Board of Safety by an affirmative vote of ___ in favor and ___ against during regular public meeting held on the 14th day of October 2026, and the Chief of Police has been authorized and directed to enter into said Agreement on behalf of the Town.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this 20th day of October, 2026.

2027 Hanover Township Ambulance/EMS and Fire Protection Services Agreement

Packet Pages 46–52

CALENDAR YEAR 2027
AMBULANCE/EMS AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT

The Parties, Hanover Township of Lake County, Indiana, a unit of local government (“the Township”), and the Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana, an Indiana Municipal Corporation, (“the Town”), enter this Agreement with terms set forth as follows:

Recitals

1. The TOWNSHIP includes areas within the municipal boundaries of the TOWN, and other areas outside the municipal boundaries of the TOWN. “Service Territory” means all areas of the Township outside the municipal boundaries of the TOWN that are located: IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF HANOVER TOWNSHIP SOUTH OF US 231 109^TH AVE, FROM STATE LINE TO CLINE AVE, TO 149TH.
2. The TOWNSHIP seeks to protect and safeguard the lives of persons within its jurisdictional boundaries by having available to its citizens and residents, ambulance, fire, and emergency medical services to respond to emergencies.
3. The TOWN, through its elected Town Council, agrees to make the Town of Cedar Lake Municipal Fire Department available to provide fire, ambulance, and emergency medical services to the TOWNSHIP.
4. The TOWNSHIP and the TOWN each seek to guard against potential conflicts, problems, or disagreements by setting forth in writing the terms of this AGREEMENT to protect and safeguard lives within the TOWNSHIP by having fire and emergency medical services available for TOWNSHIP residents and citizens during emergencies.

Covenants

In consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, the Parties agree as follows:

1. RECITALS INCORPORATED. The Parties incorporate the above Recitals as an integral part of this AGREEMENT.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The TOWN agrees to provide fire, ambulance, and emergency medical services to the TOWNSHIP through the Cedar Lake, Town Municipal Fire Department to protect and safeguard lives during fire and medical emergencies within the TOWNSHIP, for a term commencing January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2027.
3. AMOUNT AND MANNER OF- PAYMENT. The TOWNSHIP agrees to pay the sum of $195,000.00 to the TOWN for the fire and emergency medical services under this AGREEMENT. The Township must make Payments semi-annually in equal amounts of $97,500.00 immediately within 7 days of its receipt by the TOWNSHIP of its semi-annual property tax settlements, which customarily occur on approximately June 30 and December 30 of each calendar year. Additionally, the TOWNSHIP agrees to pay additional amounts from the TOWNSHIP Cumulative Firefighting Equipment Fund distribution received by the TOWNSHIP during the term of this AGREEMENT for Firefighting Equipment Purchase(s) and other statutorily lawful permitted uses for such funds, as the TOWNSHIP in its discretion may authorize. The TOWNSHIP must pay such authorized additional purchases directly to the vendors involved.
4. MAINTENANCE AND USE OF TOWNSHIP EQUIPMENT. Equipment must be uniform and consistent. “Use” means any use during emergency response to emergency dispatches under the organizational claim and process for the TOWN Municipal Fire Department.

   In further consideration of the services provided by the TOWN to the TOWNSHIP, the TOWNSHIP has provided certain trucks and equipment to the TOWN for use by the TOWN as provided in this AGREEMENT. The TOWN agrees to provide adequate storage and housing for TOWNSHIP equipment and trucks within the territory of the TOWNSHIP.

   The TOWN agrees to provide for ladder, pump and other testing, insurance, fuel, lubrication, and all repairs and normal maintenance for the TOWNSHIP trucks and related equipment.

5. TITLE TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH TOWNSHIP FUNDS. The Parties agree that any emergency services apparatus and other equipment purchased with Cumulative Firefighting Equipment funds provided by the TOWNSHIP is TOWNSHIP property titled in the name of the TOWNSHIP, subject to the terms of this AGREEMENT.
6. ADDITIONAL PAYMENT/COMPENSATION The Parties acknowledge that in the course of providing fire and emergency medical services, the TOWN Municipal Fire Department may bill service charges and fees to the persons receiving such fire and emergency medical services. The TOWNSHIP agrees that the TOWN may continue the billings and service charges issued to persons receiving fire and emergency medical services, and may retain all fees and services charges collected for those services as additional compensation under this AGREEMENT.

   The Parties agree that fair and reasonable rates are established for fire and emergency medical services provided. A copy of the rate schedule for these services is attached and incorporated by reference. (Ordinance No. 1522) The TOWN must notify the TOWNSHIP of (1) any proposed changes to the fee schedule during the term of this AGREEMENT and (2) the dates and times of all meetings for which the proposed changes are on the agenda to allow the TOWNSHIP an opportunity to address the proposed changes. The Parties further agree to comply with all applicable requirements of the State of Indiana Board of Accounts and the State of Indiana Department of Local Government Finance regarding all such fees and charges.

7. AUTO AID AGREEMENTS. The TOWN agrees to maintain certain auto aid agreements for High Target Hazard Areas and Critical EMS calls within the TOWNSHIP protection areas as requested by the TOWNSHIP under the terms of this AGREEMENT. The TOWN and TOWNSHIP each agree to comply with all laws, regulations, and legal requirements in participating in this initiative.
8. REPORTING. The TOWN agrees to provide a monthly accounting of the services provided under the terms of this AGREEMENT, including the number of calls and types of services rendered to the unincorporated areas of the TOWNSHIP. Additionally, the TOWN agrees to provide the TOWNSHIP with weekly, monthly, annual reports detailing all maintenance performed on the TOWNSHIP’S vehicles under this agreement.
9. INSURANCE. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. The TOWN agrees that the consideration of the AGREEMENT paid by the TOWNSHIP to the TOWN includes payment for insurance, insurance benefits, and insurance coverage for the members of the TOWN’s Municipal Fire Department. The TOWN agrees to provide, at its own expense, public liability and property damage insurance in amounts acceptable to the TOWNSHIP. If the TOWN carries the maximum amount of such insurance under Indiana law, that amount is per se acceptable to the TOWNSHIP.

   The TOWN agrees to indemnify and hold the TOWNSHIP, its Agents, Officials, Employees, Volunteers, Representatives, Attorneys, elected and appointed Officials, Successors and Assigns, harmless from all injury, liability, loss, damage, suits, costs, expenses, or claims of any nature or kind, resulting directly or indirectly from duties or services performed under this AGREEMENT, or arising out of any negligent or intentional acts or omissions of any of its Officials, Representatives, Agents, Attorneys, elected or appointed Officials, Members, Employees, Volunteers, Successors, and Assigns, and agrees to reimburse the TOWNSHIP for any loss or expenses consequently incurred. Each Party additionally agrees to insure separately for errors and omissions their respective officers, elected and appointed, involved in the approval, authorization, and provision of public services provided under this AGREEMENT.

   The TOWNSHIP agrees to indemnify and hold the TOWN, its Agents, Officials, Employees, Volunteers, Representatives, Attorneys, elected and appointed Officials, Successors and Assigns, harmless from all injury, liability, loss, damage, suits, costs, expenses, or claims of any nature or kind, resulting directly or indirectly from duties or services performed under this AGREEMENT, or arising out of any negligent or intentional acts or omissions of any of its Officials, Representatives, Agents, Attorneys, elected or appointed Officials, Members, Employees, Volunteers, Successors, and Assigns, and agrees to reimburse the TOWN for any loss or expenses consequently incurred. Each Party additionally agrees to insure separately for errors and omissions their respective officers, elected and appointed, involved in the approval, authorization, and provision of public services provided under this AGREEMENT.

10. ALLOWANCES AND OTHER INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. The TOWN releases the TOWNSHIP from furnishing any clothing allowance, or insurance (including life, disability, income, health, medical, and any other kind) to or for the benefit of any Member, Volunteer or Employee of the TOWN Municipal Fire Department. The TOWN agrees to indemnify and hold the TOWNSHIP, its Agents, Officials, Employees, Volunteers, Representatives, Attorneys, elected and appointed Officials, Successors, and Assigns, harmless from all claims arising from the failure of the TOWNSHIP to provide such insurance or allowances in reliance on this provision.

    These mutual duties to indemnify survive the termination of this AGREEMENT and apply to any legal action relating to or arising from this AGREEMENT.

11. LIMITATION ON DUTIES. The duties of the TOWN Municipal Fire Department are limited to providing firefighting and emergency medical services during fire and medical emergencies to protect and safeguard lives. Any operation of the TOWN Fire Department beyond the normal duties required under this AGREEMENT must be performed at the express direction and discretion of the TOWN Municipal Fire Department.
12. COOPERATION AND GRIEVANCES. To promote the goals and objectives of this AGREEMENT effectively, the Parties agree to cooperate in all possible matters with each other, and if grievances arise between them, to settle those grievances immediately by communications between the President of the Town Council of the TOWN, and the Trustee of the TOWNSHIP.
13. TERMINATION. The TOWNSHIP has the right to terminate this AGREEMENT if during its term the TOWN relocates the site where it currently stores the TOWNSHIP’s fire trucks. After such an event occurs, the TOWNSHIP may terminate this AGREEMENT by providing the TOWN with 30 days’ written notice that it is exercising this provision. On the date specified in that written notice, all payments and obligations cease except those specified to continue.
14. LEGAL. This document contains all terms of the Parties’ Agreement, and no other writing contains any other terms of this Agreement. No right or duty under this Agreement may be assigned or delegated other than as expressly provided in this document, and no provision of this Agreement may be amended unless all Parties agree in a signed writing. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that holding does not affect any other provision of this Agreement. Indiana law applies to this Agreement, and the Indiana state courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising under this Agreement.
15. PUBLIC MEETING ACTION (TOWN). This AGREEMENT is executed by the Town Council of the TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, after action at a duly noticed Public Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, a Municipal Corporation, on the ____ day of ____________, 2026, at which by a vote of ____ in favor, and ____ against, approved and authorized entry into this AGREEMENT, and whereby the Members of the Town Council, and the Town Clerk Treasurer, respectively, were duly authorized to execute, attest, and deliver this AGREEMENT.
16. PUBLIC MEETING ACTION (TOWNSHIP). This AGREEMENT is executed by the Trustee and TOWNSHIP ADVISORY BOARD of HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, after action at a duly noticed Public Meeting of the Trustee and Township Board of Hanover Township of Lake County, Indiana, a unit of local government, on the ____ day of, ____________ 2026, by a vote of ____ in favor, and ____ against, approved and authorized entry into this AGREEMENT and the Trustee and Members of the Township Board, respectively were duly authorized to execute, attest, and deliver this AGREEMENT.
17. COUNTERPARTS. The Parties may execute this AGREEMENT in counterparts, each of which when executed constitutes an original, and all of which together constitute one and the same AGREEMENT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties by their duly authorized Elected Officials, have caused, this AGREEMENT to be executed this ____ day of ____________, 2026

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties by their duly authorized Officials, have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed this ____ day of ____________, 2026

The agreement signature lines on the original are unsigned.

Attachment: Ordinance No. 1522 — Fire and Emergency Medical Services Rates and Fees

Packet Pages 53–56

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 1522

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 1401, AND ALL PREVIOUS TOWN ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING AND SETTING FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RATES AND FEES FOR THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, REPEALING ALL AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RATE ORDINANCES AND TOWN CODE SECTIONS, OR PARTS THEREOF, IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND ALL MATTERS RELATED HERETO.

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereinafter, the “Town Council”), has previously established, through acquisition, a Municipal Fire Department with an Emergency Medical Service Department component for the benefit of resident and non-resident citizens, as well as for contractual customers needing or requiring emergency medical and fire services in the Town of Cedar Lake, and elsewhere, pursuant to Contract, including Hanover Township; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council, by enabling Ordinance, including Town Ordinance No. 1401, established and fixed a schedule of fees and charges to be collected by the Town from persons benefitting from fire and emergency medical services rendered by the Town Municipal Fire Emergency Medical Services Department; that Town Ordinance No. 1401 pertaining to the current schedule of fees and charges to be collected by the Town from persons benefiting from fire and emergency medical services rendered by the Town Municipal Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department was passed and adopted by the Town Council the 2^nd day of March, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has been informed and advised that amendment in the fees and charges to be collected by the Town from persons benefiting from fire and emergency medical services rendered provided by the Cedar Lake Municipal Fire Department should properly be increased as a consequence of progressing increase in costs for said services, for sufficient funding in order that appropriate Fees and Chargers are to be charged and collected for certain specified services and expenses being available to provide emergency medical services equipment, manpower, and facilities when needed; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council, being duly advised, and having considered the recommendation of the Administrative Staff of the Cedar Lake Municipal Fire Department, concurs and agrees that the existing fee and rate schedule should properly be amended to reflect an appropriate increase in the fees and charges to be collected by the Town for certain services an expenses from persons benefiting from fire and emergency medical services rendered by the Cedar Lake Municipal Fire Department, and specifically, increases in such fees and charges from those presently being charged and collected from persons to whom such services are being provided; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council, being duly advised, has determined that it is necessary, advisable, and in the best interests of the residents of the Town to amend the existing Schedule of Fees and Charges to be collected by the Town from persons benefiting from fire and emergency medical services provided or rendered by the Cedar Lake Municipal Fire Department, and specifically pertaining to certain specified services rendered, or requiring such fire and emergency medical services, as such increases provide more sufficient funding to provide such services, and that such action is in the best interests of the residents of the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION ONE: That Town Ordinance No. 1401, amending previous Emergency Medical Services Rates and Fee Ordinances, be, and the same is hereby amended to read and provide hereafter as follows, namely:

“SECTION ONE”: That for the use of and the fire and emergency medical services rendered and provided by the Town of Cedar Lake Municipal Fire Department, fees and charges shall be collected from persons benefiting and receiving the Fire and Emergency Medical Services from insurance proceeds provided as set forth hereinafter, which fees and charges shall be payable as hereinafter provided, and in an amount determinable as follows:

*Resident is specifically defined as a person who lives in the Town’s corporate boundaries, as well as within the boundaries of Hanover Township.

**The fees and charges, set forth on the attached schedule, which are collected from persons and residents benefiting from and receiving the Fire and Emergency Medical Services from the Cedar Lake Municipal Fire Department shall annually adjust, effective January 1^st of each succeeding year in an amount of three percent (3%) of said described amount for cost-of-living (COLA) annual adjustment. The annual COLA Emergency Medical Services Schedule shall be reviewed and revised for acknowledgment and approval by the Town Council at a Public Meeting of the Town legislative body in December of each year before the January adjustment for COLA is made. Said COLA-adjusted schedule shall be substituted for the expiring schedule of fees and charges to be collected.

All Emergency Medical Service (EMS) billings not paid within One Hundred Eighty (180) days of the billing shall accrue interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month on the unpaid balance, which shall be known as a Late Fee. In the event that the Town is required to file a lawsuit to collect unpaid billings, the Town is authorized to collect courts costs and attorney fees, in addition to all other fees stated herein.”

SECTION TWO: That all remaining terms and provisions of current Town Ordinance No. 1401, and all previous existing Ordinances not amended thereby, are hereby specifically ratified and reaffirmed, and remain in full force and effect.

SECTION THREE: That all existing Ordinances and Town Code Provisions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Amendatory Ordinance, are hereby deemed null, void, and of no legal effect, and are specifically repealed.

SECTION FOUR: If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance.

SECTION FIVE: That this Ordinance shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, from and after its passage and adoption by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, and publication in conformance with applicable law.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THIS 4th DAY OF November, 2025.

On the original, the day and month of adoption are handwritten. The typed attestation line for Jennifer N. Sandberg is struck through and replaced by hand with Margo Nagy’s name and signature.

Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Replacement Proposal

Packet Pages 57–60

Town of Cedar Lake — Fire and EMS Department
Nick Mager, Fire Chief  |  nick.mager@cedarlakein.gov
9430 W 133rd Ave, PO Box 707, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
P: 219-374-5961  |  F: 219-374-5999

Summary

Fire and EMS incident response is inherently dangerous and exposes firefighters to numerous known and unknown hazards. While the immediate dangers of fire are evident, many long-term health risks are less visible. Occupational cancer, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease are among the leading causes of illness and death within the fire service.

The health and safety of our firefighters remain a top priority. Our primary mission is to protect life and property throughout our community and within our automatic and mutual aid response areas. This initiative supports that mission by enhancing firefighter safety through improved structural firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), reducing exposure to cancer-causing particulates, and providing increased hand protection during rescue operations.

Proposed PPE Replacement Plan

To establish a long-term gear replacement program, improve firefighter health and safety, and enhance operational readiness, the following purchases are proposed:

30 Particulate-Blocking Fire Hoods

Particulate-blocking hoods are worn over the firefighter’s head and neck while operating in Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) environments. These hoods provide protection from heat, smoke, and fire while significantly reducing exposure to harmful contaminants that can penetrate traditional hood designs.

The proposed purchase would allow every member of the department to be issued an individual hood, while also maintaining spare hoods for rotation following incidents, future staffing needs, and replacement of damaged or contaminated equipment.

30 Pairs of Rescue/Extrication Gloves

Rescue and extrication gloves are essential hand protection for vehicle accidents, technical rescues, and other non-fire emergency incidents. The proposed gloves provide superior protection against cuts, punctures, impacts, and abrasions while offering greater dexterity than traditional structural firefighting gloves.

This purchase would provide gloves for current personnel while maintaining spare inventory for future personnel and replacement of worn or contaminated gloves.

30 Pairs of Particulate-Blocking Structural Firefighting Gloves

These gloves provide enhanced hand protection during fire suppression operations while also reducing firefighter exposure to hazardous particulates.

This purchase includes both operational and replacement inventory to ensure firefighters always have compliant and serviceable protective equipment available.

16 Pairs of Structural Firefighting Boots

Structural firefighting boots provide critical foot and lower-leg protection during fire and rescue operations. This purchase would replace aging and worn-out boots while establishing a reserve inventory for emergency replacements and future staffing needs.

16 Sets of Structural Firefighting Bunker Gear

This purchase would replace older and worn-out turnout gear while establishing reserve gear for emergency replacement and future personnel.

Structural firefighting gear carries a recommended service life of ten years. Historically, the department has attempted to replace only two to three sets annually due to budget limitations. This proposal presents an opportunity to significantly improve that process by ensuring firefighters have access to a second set of gear when their primary set is being cleaned, repaired, or inspected after an incident.

Project Benefits and Impact

The proposed PPE replacement initiative directly supports firefighter health, safety, and operational readiness.

Modern particulate-blocking PPE is specifically designed to reduce exposure to hazardous contaminants commonly encountered during fire suppression activities. Research has consistently shown that firefighters face an elevated risk of occupational cancer due to repeated exposure to carcinogenic materials found in smoke and combustion byproducts.

Occupational cancer remains one of the leading causes of firefighter line-of-duty deaths nationwide. From 2002 through 2019, cancer accounted for approximately 66% of firefighter line-of-duty deaths. The proposed PPE upgrades will help reduce exposure to these harmful contaminants and support the long-term health of our personnel.

Additionally, approval of this proposal would allow firefighters’ current gear to be retained as secondary or backup equipment. Having access to a second set of gear improves operational readiness by ensuring firefighters remain properly protected while primary gear is undergoing cleaning, decontamination, inspection, or repair.

Ultimately, healthier and better-protected firefighters result in a safer community and a more effective emergency response.

Proposed Funding Plan

The estimated project cost is $87,644.70.

While the value of firefighter safety cannot be measured in dollars, approval of this request would provide significant long-term financial benefits to both the department and the community. Implementing a proactive PPE replacement strategy reduces future budget pressures associated with mandated equipment replacement and ensures firefighters remain outfitted with compliant equipment.

It is recommended that the project be funded through the Fire Non-Reverting Fund, which currently maintains sufficient funding through the Huppenthal Trust Donation. These funds were specifically designated for fire equipment and apparatus purchases and are appropriate for this project.

Furthermore, following implementation of this replacement program, it is recommended that the remaining balance of approximately $100,000 be invested through Trust Indiana. Earnings generated through this investment over the next five years could help support future PPE replacement cycles and establish a sustainable funding source for gear replacement in 2032. This approach would provide long-term financial stability while ensuring that firefighters remain equipped with compliant, modern protective equipment for the next decade.

Conclusion

Our firefighters are among the community’s most valuable assets. Protecting their health and safety must remain a priority today and in the future.

Based on our current risk assessment and operational needs, this PPE replacement initiative represents a critical investment in firefighter safety, workforce health, and organizational readiness. Approval of this proposal will reduce firefighter exposure to known carcinogens, improve emergency response capabilities, establish a sustainable gear replacement program, and minimize future budget impacts associated with PPE replacement requirements.

For these reasons, it is my belief that this request is both necessary and fiscally responsible and represents a wise investment in the safety of our firefighters and the citizens they serve.

Thank you,
Nick Mager, Fire Chief

Fire Department Small Vehicle Replacement Proposal

Packet Pages 61–67

Town of Cedar Lake — Fire and EMS Department
Nick Mager, Fire Chief  |  nick.mager@cedarlakein.gov
9430 W 133rd Ave, PO Box 707, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
P: 219-374-5961  |  F: 219-374-5999

Summary

While the Fire Department has vehicle replacement needs, one has become a significantly higher priority. The current 1998 Chevrolet 3500 pickup truck requires an estimated $4,500.00 in repairs (repairs underway budgetarily supported). Considering the vehicle’s current value of approximately $5,000 to $10,000, it remains financially reasonable to complete the repairs and retain the vehicle for continued service.

This vehicle is routinely used for trailer towing, brush fire response, snow plowing, and other general operational needs. The department also maintains a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban with an estimated value of approximately $5,000. Historically, this vehicle was used for personnel transportation, general department functions, and occasional trailer towing; however, its utilization has been minimal in recent years.

Proposed Fleet Restructuring Plan

To improve operational efficiency and reduce the number of underutilized vehicles in the fleet, the following actions are proposed:

1. Repair the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 pickup truck (repairs underway).
2. Upon completion of the repairs, auction or sell the 2011 Silverado, which is currently serving as a general-use vehicle and fulfilling functions previously intended for a 3500-series truck.
3. Auction or sell the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban due to its limited use.
4. Replace the current Fire Chief’s vehicle (2017 Ford Explorer) with a Special Service Vehicle (SSV) crew cab pickup truck.
5. Transfer the 2017 Ford Explorer to serve as a general-use Fire Department vehicle.
6. Proceed with the previously approved auction of the 2013 Dodge Charger assigned to the Fire Department.
7. Auction the 2017 Ford Taurus currently assigned to the Fire Department, as it is no longer needed for operations.

Project Cost Estimate

The total estimated project cost is $70,000 for a fully equipped vehicle.

For budgeting purposes, the total project cost is rounded to $70,000.00

Financial Considerations

The 2013 Dodge Charger and 2017 Ford Taurus were originally transferred from the Police Department. It is understood that proceeds from the sale of these vehicles must be returned to the fund from which they were originally purchased or deposited into the General Fund.

The 1996 Suburban and 2011 Silverado were purchased prior to the Fire Department becoming part of the Town. Therefore, it is understood that proceeds from their sale would be deposited into the General Fund.

Proposed Funding Plan

Vehicle Purchase

The estimated cost of the replacement vehicle is $50,000. It is proposed that this amount be funded through the Fire Non-Reverting Fund, which currently has sufficient funding available through the Huppenthal Trust donation. This donation was specifically designated for fire equipment and vehicle purchases.

Equipment and Upfitting Costs

The remaining $20,000 required for equipment and vehicle upfitting is proposed to be funded through:

• Fire Equipment CCD funds; appropriate funds are available this year.

Current Small Vehicle Inventory and Recommendation

Benefits of the Proposal

This proposal provides several operational and financial benefits, including:

• Elimination of four underutilized vehicles from the fleet.
• Reduced maintenance and repair expenses.
• Reduced vehicle insurance costs.
• Replacement of an aging command vehicle with a new, more versatile SSV pickup truck.
• Potential coverage under a manufacturer warranty for up to ten years.
• Improved fleet efficiency and utilization.
• Establishment of a long-term small vehicle replacement strategy.
• Reduced future financial impact through proactive fleet planning.

Financial Recommendation

Approval of this proposal is requested with a project budget of $70,000. By utilizing available Fire Department funding sources, including the Fire Non-Reverting Fund and Fire Equipment CCD funds. The Town can reduce reliance on General Fund resources while improving operational readiness and long-term fleet sustainability.

This proposal represents a fiscally responsible approach that will modernize the fleet, reduce ongoing costs, and better position the Fire Department for future operational needs.

Recommended Vehicle Purchase

Research was conducted on three comparable Special Service Vehicle (SSV) crew cab pickup trucks from Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. Based on availability, pricing, and delivery timelines, the Ford option is recommended.

Chevrolet SSV Pickup

• Production for the Chevrolet SSV pickup is anticipated to begin in early 2027.
• Estimated lead time may be as much as six months after production begins.
• Quoted purchase price: $48,000.00 which is the 2026 price, to my knowledge no longer in production.
• Pricing for the 2027 model year remains unknown, as requested information has not yet been received.

Considerations: Chevrolet currently offers the lowest quoted price; however, future pricing and delivery schedules remain uncertain.

Dodge Ram SSV Pickup

• Production is anticipated to begin in early 2027.
• Lead times are currently unknown.
• No stock units are presently available.
• Quoted purchase price: $51,242.00
• Dealer representatives advised that delivery schedules are highly uncertain. As an example, one Ram truck ordered in November 2025 and another ordered in January 2026 have not yet been delivered.

Considerations: The Dodge option presents the highest quoted cost and significant uncertainty regarding delivery timelines.

Ford F-150 SSV Pickup

• Production is anticipated to begin in November 2026.
• Estimated lead time for a factory order is summer 2027.
• One stock unit is currently available in red.
• Quoted purchase price: $51,757.00.
• The additional cost is primarily attributed to factory-installed upgrades, including:
  • Emergency lighting package (eliminate some expenses in upfitting/not included with the Chevrolet or Dodge)
  • 40/console/40 (eliminate some expenses in upfitting/not included with the Chevrolet or Dodge)
  • Running boards (eliminate expense in upfitting/not included with the Chevrolet or Dodge)
  • Floor liners (eliminate expense in upfitting/not included with the Chevrolet or Dodge)
  • Aluminum wheels
  • Additional convenience features not necessarily required for Fire Department operations

Reduced Upfitting Complexity

The Ford configuration already contains several public-safety features that reduce the amount of work required by the upfitter.

This means:

• Faster deployment
• Less installation labor
• Fewer aftermarket modifications
• Cleaner final installation

Considerations: While the in-stock Ford unit carries a slightly higher purchase price than a factory order, it is available and would significantly reduce the wait time associated with ordering a new vehicle.

Recommendation

Based on current market conditions, availability, and operational needs, it is recommended that the Town purchase the Ford F-150 SSV crew cab pickup currently available.

Although the purchase price is higher than a factory base order, the vehicle is available and would eliminate the uncertainty associated with production schedules and delivery delays experienced by other manufacturers. The ability to place the vehicle into service sooner supports operational readiness while avoiding potential future price increases and extended lead times.

The Ford option provides the Town with a replacement vehicle that can be upfitted and placed into service significantly sooner than a factory-order alternative.

Therefore, recommended approval of the purchase of the available Ford F-150 SSV pickup at a cost of $51,757.00, subject to the overall project budget and funding plan previously presented.

Approval Requested

Approval is respectfully requested for the following actions:

1. Surplus Vehicle Disposition

Authorize the sale of surplus Fire Department vehicles through GovDeals, including:

• 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
• 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
• 2017 Ford Taurus
• 2013 Dodge Charger (previously approved for disposal)

The sale of these vehicles will further the Department’s fleet reduction initiative by eliminating underutilized vehicles, reducing maintenance and insurance costs, and generating revenue to offset vehicle replacement expenses.

Requested Action: Town Council motion and approval authorizing the auction and disposal of the identified vehicles.

2. Purchase of Replacement Vehicle

Authorize the purchase of a Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle (SSV) Crew Cab Pickup at a cost of $51,757.00.

The Ford SSV is recommended based on:

• Immediate availability
• Reduced upfitting complexity/costs
• Elimination of extended production and delivery uncertainties
• Ability to place the vehicle into service sooner
• Enhanced operational capabilities for command, towing, emergency response, and general departmental use

Funding is proposed as outlined in this proposal through the Fire Non-Reverting Fund, supplemented by Fire Equipment CCD funds.

Requested Action: Town Council motion and approval authorizing the purchase of the Ford F-150 SSV Crew Cab Pickup in the amount of $51,757.00, utilizing the funding sources described herein.

Recommendation

Based upon current fleet needs, vehicle availability, operational requirements, and long-term fiscal considerations, it is my recommendation the approval of both requests. Approval of this proposal will reduce the small vehicle fleet by four vehicles, lower ongoing operating costs, establish a vehicle replacement plan, and provide a versatile command vehicle capable of serving the Department’s needs for many years to come.

Thank you,
Nick Mager, Fire Chief

Walking Path Asphalt Extension to Town Grounds Parking Lot — Photographs

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Parks Department Gazebo Landscaping and Drainage Improvements — Photograph

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Sewer Elimination Agreement — 14511 Bryan St Unit B

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STATE OF INDIANA )
                        ) SS:
COUNTY OF LAKE )

AGREEMENT FOR THE REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
OF SEWER UTILITY BILLING

On the original, the word “REDUCTION” in the title is struck through and “ELIMINATION” is shown in italics.

THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the Undersigned, Jon Cooke, as owner(s) of the following described parcel of Real Estate located in Lake County, Indiana, namely, to-wit:

Commonly known as 14511 Bryan St Unit B, Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, hereby make the following representations to the Town of Cedar Lake, its Sewer Utility, and all future owners, Successors and Assigns of the above-described Real Estate, to include the Town of Cedar Lake and its Sewer Utility to reduce or eliminate the billing of the Undersigned for Sewer Utility Services at the above-described Real Estate:

1. That presently the above–described Real Estate has no improvements thereon due to the Razing or removal of a building or other structure thereon, together with all debris and rubbish.
2. That in consideration thereof, the Town of Cedar Lake and its Sewer Utility agree to Reduce or eliminate the billing of the Undersigned for Sewer Utility Services at the above-described Real Estate, and shall place the Sewer Billing Account related to this Real Estate on an inactive status.
3. That in the event this AGREEMENT is violated or breached at any time, by the construction of improvements of the above-described Real Estate by the Undersigned, their successors or Assigns, the Undersigned, and their successors or Assigns of such Real Estate shall be liable for the payment of the then-current and applicable sewer tap-on-fee in effect for new sewer connections.
4. That the payment of such charges upon breach of the AGREEMENT, for any reason whatsoever, SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIEN upon the above-described Real Estate and may be enforced according to the Laws of the State of Indiana for the collection of any delinquent Sewage rates or charges generally.
5. That this AGREEMENT is binding upon the Heirs, Personal Representatives, Successors, and Assigns of the Undersigned and this AGREEMENT shall be binding upon all subsequent Owners of the Real Estate described herein, notwithstanding the manner in which such Real Estate is acquired or transferred.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT on the: 16 Day of October 2026.

On the original, the day and month of execution are handwritten.

Cash Bond Release — Steiner Homes LTD, 13650 Muir Street

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CBBEL As-Built Review #2 — 13650 Muir Street

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Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC
214 South Main Street, Suite 201, Crown Point, IN 46307
219.663.3410  |  cbbel-in.com

October 14, 2026

Town of Cedar Lake
7408 Constitution Avenue
P. O. Box 707
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303

Attention: Michelle Bower – Building Administrator

Subject: 13650 Muir Street – As-Built Review #2
(CBBEL Project No. 060015.00032)

Dear Ms. Bower:

As requested, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC (CBBEL) staff have reviewed the as-built information for the single-family home located at 13650 Muir Street (Lot 6 of Muir Woods) to comment on compliance with the approved site plan and standard engineering methods.

CBBEL received the following items to review:

• “As-Built Survey” Plan Set (1 Sheet), prepared by Davies & Associates Land Surveying, revised October 13, 2026.

CBBEL staff have reviewed the submitted documents and determined that the constructed improvements are in compliance with the site plan that was approved by CBBEL on June 29, 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at lsherry@cbbel.com or 219-663-3410.

Sincerely,

[Signed]
Luke J. Sherry, PE, CFM
Town Engineer

cc: Town Director of Operations – (via email)

Reference line: LJS. File path: P:\Cedar Lake\060015 Town Engineer\00032 Building Dept Reviews\816 - Muir Woods, 13650 Muir St (Lot 6)\L060015.00032 13650 Muir St As-Built Review 101426.docx. Page footer: 13650 Muir Street, 060015.00032, 10/14/26, Page 1.

Cash Bond Agreement

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Cash Bond Agreement

This Agreement is entered into by and between Steiner Homes LTD (“Payor”) and Town of Cedar Lake (“Recipient”) concerning the property located at 13650 Muir Street.

Once the storm water improvements associated with the property located at 13650 Muir Street are complete and have been inspected, the Recipient shall be refunded the amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00).

Cash Bond Receipt No. 815625

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TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE
PO BOX 707
CEDAR LAKE, IN 46303-0707
Phone: (219) 374-7000
WWW.CEDARLAKEIN.GOV

Municipal Advisor Agreement — Crowe LLP

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Crowe LLP
Independent Member Crowe Global
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Indianapolis, IN 46240-0977
Tel +1 317 569 8989
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October 8, 2026

Clerk-Treasurer Jennifer Sandberg
Town of Cedar Lake
7408 Constitution Ave
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303-9186

Dear Ms Sandberg:

This letter agreement confirms the arrangements for Crowe LLP (“Crowe” or “we” or “us”) to provide consulting services, as more fully set forth herein (the “Services”), and the deliverables set forth herein (the “Deliverables”) in connection with municipal advisory services for Town of Cedar Lake (“Client” or “you” or “your”) from information provided by Client or information provided to Crowe on Client’s behalf. The attached Crowe Engagement Terms, and any attachments or addenda thereto, are an integral part of this letter agreement and are incorporated herein by reference (collectively, the letter agreement, Crowe Engagement Terms, and any attachments or addenda are defined as the “Agreement”).

Scope of Crowe Services

Crowe will provide Services to Client which are outlined in Attachment A.

Crowe will be providing services as a Municipal Advisor and not as a Registered Dealer.

Because these Services will not constitute an audit, review, or examination in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Crowe will not express an opinion as defined by the AICPA assurance standards. Crowe has no obligation to perform any Services beyond those listed in Attachment A. If Crowe performs additional services beyond those listed, other matters might come to Crowe’s attention that would be reported to Client. Crowe makes no representations as to the adequacy of the Services or any Deliverables for Client’s purposes. Crowe will prepare the work product (“Deliverables”) listed in Attachment A.

Crowe’s Services, any Deliverables, and any other work product are intended for the benefit and use of Client only. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement. This engagement is not, and will not be, planned or conducted in contemplation of reliance by any other party or with respect to any specific transaction and is not intended to benefit or influence any other party. Therefore, items of possible interest to a third party may not be specifically addressed or matters may exist that could be assessed differently by a third party. The working papers for this engagement are the property of Crowe and constitute confidential information.

This engagement cannot be relied upon to disclose errors, fraud, or illegal acts that may exist, and Crowe will not address legal or regulatory matters or abuses of management discretion, which are matters that should be discussed by Client with Client’s legal counsel. Client is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided to Crowe for purposes of this engagement and for timely updating such information. Client agrees Crowe may rely on the information provided to Crowe without investigation or other attempts to verify its accuracy or completeness. Client has determined that Crowe’s provision of Services shall not violate any statute or regulation.

Client agrees to make all management decisions and perform all management functions. Client will designate an individual who possesses suitable skill, knowledge, and/or experience, to oversee the Services, evaluate the adequacy and results of the Services performed and any Deliverables, accept responsibility for the results of the Services, and establish and maintain internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities (the “Management Representative”). The Management Representative shall be knowledgeable in all laws, regulations, and industry practices applicable to the Services, any Deliverables, and any other work product. Client will be responsible for determining and approving the risk, scope, and frequency of Services to be performed, and the Management Representative shall coordinate, review, and approve Crowe’s performance of Services. Client will be responsible for communicating Crowe’s findings within Client’s organization, and Client shall be responsible for determining when, whether, and how any recommendations or Deliverables from Crowe are to be implemented.

Client shall also ensure that it has all rights and authority necessary to permit Crowe to access or use any systems or third-party products during the performance of Services. For any third-party software applications, or related hardware, used by Client and to which Crowe must have access for purposes of providing the Services, Client represents that it has obtained any necessary licenses for Crowe to perform the Services.

Although some professionals assigned to the engagement may have a Juris Doctor, an L.L.M., or other law degree, Crowe and its personnel do not practice law and have not been engaged to provide any legal advice. You acknowledge and agree that neither Crowe nor any of our personnel will be asked or engaged to provide any legal advice in providing any services to you.

Acceptance of Formal Deliverables

Any issues with a Deliverable after a Deliverable is accepted shall be treated as a change in scope of the engagement.

Definition of Engagement Completion

This engagement shall be concluded upon acceptance of the Deliverables or when terminated in writing by one of the parties in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

Pursuant to MSRB Rule G-42, if any known material conflicts of interest based on the exercise of reasonable diligence by Crowe are determined, Crowe will provide a written statement to the Client to that effect. As of the date of this Agreement, Crowe is not aware of any material conflicts of interest.

Qualifications

Crowe is registered with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Municipal Advisor. As a Municipal Advisor, Crowe is required to file a Form MA pertaining to Crowe and Form MA-I for each employee engaged in Municipal Advisory activities. These forms include information about any criminal actions, regulatory actions, investigations, terminations, judgments, liens, civil judicial actions, customer complaints, arbitrations and civil litigation. Such information can be viewed on the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR Company Filings. Crowe LLP CIK#: 0001620621 filings can be viewed at:

http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001620621&owner=exclude&count=40

Crowe’s latest MA-A was accepted on May 14, 2026.

The MSRB is the principal regulator in the municipal securities market and develops rules for financial professionals designed to ensure a fair and efficient market by preventing fraud and other unfair practices, establishing professional qualifications, supporting market transparency, and applying uniform practices to the industry. The MSRB offers a brochure that describes the protections available under MSRB rules and how to file a complaint with an appropriate regulatory authority. This brochure is located on the MSRB website at www.msrb.org.

Fees

The fees and expenses for this engagement are outlined in Attachment A.

Our fees, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and certain technology charges, are outlined below. Additionally, we may invoice you for actual out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. expedited delivery services, travel, business services, etc.).

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Our invoices are due and payable upon receipt. Invoices that are not paid within thirty (30) days of receipt are subject to a monthly interest charge of one percent (1%) per month or the highest interest rate allowed by law, whichever is less, which we may elect to waive at our sole discretion, plus costs of collection including reasonable attorneys’ fees. If any amounts invoiced remain unpaid thirty (30) days after the invoice date, you agree that Crowe may, in its sole discretion, cease work until all such amounts are paid or terminate this engagement.

The fee payment arrangements are designed for clarity and efficiency and will frequently not correspond to the amount of time and cost we incur on your behalf during a particular calendar period for a variety of reasons. While we may bill you for services on an equal monthly payment, our professional fees and expenses incurred will often exceed the monthly billing amount early in the contract period because of engagement planning. You agree that in the event, regardless of the cause, the arrangement under this letter is terminated, you will pay us any professional fees and expenses incurred in excess of billings received, in addition to any termination payment this letter might require. Similarly, in the event of early termination, if your payments have exceeded our fees and expenses, we will return the excess payments to you.

The above fees are based on the services plan that details the scope and frequency of the work to be performed. Fees and expenses for any additional projects or services will be agreed to and billed separately.

The fees outlined above are based on certain assumptions. Those assumptions may be incorrect due to incomplete or inaccurate information provided, or circumstances may arise under which we must perform additional work, which in either case will require additional billings for our services. Due to such potential changes in circumstance, we reserve the right to revise our fees. However, if such a change in circumstances arises or if some other significant change occurs that causes our fees to exceed our estimate, Crowe will so advise Client. Further, these fees do not consider any time that might be necessary to assist Client in the implementation or adoption of any recommendation made by Crowe.

Our fee estimates assume that personnel of the Client will assist us in gathering the information necessary to perform the engagement, including obtaining supporting documents, pulling customer files, following up on exceptions, and in other similar ways. We also assume that no irregularities will be discovered, no unusual procedures will be required, internal control is reasonably adequate, and there will be no substantial changes in the operations of the Client. If unforeseen circumstances indicate that the fees will change, the situation will be discussed with management.

Our fees are exclusive of taxes or similar charges, as well as customs, duties or tariffs, imposed in respect of the Services, any work product or any license, all of which Client agrees to pay if applicable or if they become applicable (other than taxes imposed on Crowe’s income generally), without deduction from any fees or expenses invoiced to Client by Crowe.

Termination

From time to time, businesses decide that an Agreement does not continue to meet their needs. Accordingly, we mutually agree that either party can terminate this engagement upon delivery of written notice ninety (90) days prior to the date of the desired termination. We also mutually agree that specific scope elements may be terminated upon delivery of written notice ninety (90) days prior to the date of the desired termination.

This Agreement will terminate with the completion of the Scope-of-Services.

Miscellaneous

For purposes of this Miscellaneous section, the Acceptance section below, and all of the Crowe Engagement Terms, “Client” will mean the entity(ies) defined in the first paragraph of this letter and will also include all related parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates of Client who may receive or claim reliance upon any Crowe work product.

Crowe will provide the Services to Client under this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as Client’s partner, agent, employee, or joint venturer under this Agreement. Neither Crowe nor Client will have any right, power or authority to bind the other party.

This Agreement reflects the entire agreement between the parties relating to the services (or any reports, Deliverables or other work product) covered by this Agreement. The engagement letter and any attachments or addenda hereto (including without limitation the attached Crowe Engagement Terms) are to be construed as a single document, with the provisions of each section applicable throughout. This Agreement may not be amended or varied except by a written document signed by each party. No provision of this Agreement will be deemed waived, unless such waiver will be in writing and signed by the party against which the waiver is sought to be enforced. It replaces and supersedes any other proposals, correspondence, agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the services covered by this Agreement, and each party agrees that in entering this Agreement, it has not relied on any oral or written representations, statements or other information not contained in or incorporated into this Agreement. Any non-disclosure or other confidentiality agreement is replaced and superseded by this Agreement. Each party shall remain obligated to the other party under all provisions of this Agreement that expressly or by their nature extend beyond and survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. If any provision (in whole or in part) of this Agreement is found unenforceable or invalid, this will not affect the remainder of the provision or any other provisions in this Agreement, all of which will continue in effect as if the stricken portion had not been included. This Agreement may be executed in two or more actual, scanned, emailed, or electronically copied counterparts, each and all of which together are one and the same instrument. Accurate transmitted copies (transmitted copies are reproduced documents that are sent via mail, delivery, scanning, email, photocopy, facsimile or other process) of the executed Agreement or signature pages only (whether handwritten or electronic signature), will be considered and accepted by each party as documents equivalent to original documents and will be deemed valid, binding and enforceable by and against all parties. This Agreement, including any claim, action or dispute arising out of or related in any way to this Agreement, the Services provided by Crowe or the parties’ relationship generally, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana applicable to agreements made and wholly performed in that state, without giving effect to its conflict of laws rules to the extent those rules would require applying another jurisdiction’s laws.

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We are pleased to have this opportunity to serve you, and we look forward to a continuing relationship. If the terms of this Agreement are acceptable to you, please sign below and return one copy of this Agreement at your earliest convenience. Please contact us with any questions or concerns

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Acceptance

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I have reviewed the arrangements outlined above and in the attached “Crowe Engagement Terms,” and I accept on behalf of the Client the terms and conditions as stated. By signing below, I represent and warrant that I am authorized by Client to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement as stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Client and Crowe have duly executed this Agreement effective the date first written above.

The Crowe Engagement Terms and Attachment A (scope of services and fees) follow on packet pages 81–89.

Packet pages 81–89 carry the same Docusign envelope ID and the running header “Town of Cedar Lake,” the page number (7–15), and “October 8, 2026.”

Crowe Engagement Terms

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Crowe wants Client to understand the terms under which Crowe provides its services to Client and the basis under which Crowe determines its fees. These terms are part of the Agreement and apply to all services described in the Agreement as well as all other services provided to Client (collectively, the “Services”), unless and until a separate written agreement is executed by the parties for separate services. Any advice provided by Crowe is not intended to be, and is not, investment advice.

CLIENT’S ASSISTANCE – For Crowe to provide Services effectively and efficiently, Client agrees to timely provide Crowe with information requested and to make available to Crowe any personnel, systems, premises, records, data, or other information as reasonably requested by Crowe to perform the Services. Access to such personnel and information are key elements for Crowe’s successful completion of Services and determination of fees. If for any reason this does not occur, a revised fee to reflect additional time or resources required by Crowe will be mutually agreed by the parties. Client agrees Crowe will have no responsibility for any delays in providing such information to Crowe. Such information will be accurate and complete, and Client will inform Crowe of all significant tax, accounting and financial reporting matters of which Client is or becomes aware.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS – As a regulated professional services firm, Crowe must follow professional standards when applicable, including the Code of Professional Conduct of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) and, to the extent applicable, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”). Thus, if circumstances arise that, in Crowe’s professional judgment, prevent it from completing the engagement, Crowe retains the right to take any course of action permitted by professional standards, including declining to express an opinion or issue other work product or terminating the engagement or this Agreement in whole or in part.

REPORTS – Any information, advice, recommendations or other content of any memoranda, reports, deliverables, work product, presentations, or other communications Crowe provides under this Agreement (“Reports”), other than Client’s original information, are for Client’s internal use only, consistent with the purpose of the Services. Client will not rely on any draft Report. Unless required by an audit or other attestation professional standard, Crowe will not be required to update any final Report for circumstances of which we become aware or events occurring after delivery.

CONFIDENTIALITY – Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement or as agreed in writing by the parties, neither Crowe nor Client may disclose to third parties the contents of this Agreement or any information provided by or on behalf of the other that ought reasonably to be treated as confidential and/or proprietary. Client’s use of any Crowe Work Product (as defined below) will be limited to its stated purpose and to Client business use only. However, Client and Crowe each agree that either party may disclose such information to the extent that it: (i) is or becomes publicly available other than through a breach of this Agreement, (ii) is subsequently received by the recipient from a third party who, to the recipient's knowledge, owes no obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party with respect to that information, (iii) was known to the recipient at the time of disclosure or is thereafter created independently, (iv) is disclosed as necessary to enforce the recipient's rights under this Agreement, or (v) must be disclosed under applicable law, regulations, legal process or professional standards.

CLIENT-REQUIRED THIRD-PARTY PLATFORM ACCESS – If Client requires Crowe to access, use, or submit information through any third-party platform, portal, or cloud-based system, including without limitation billing and accounts payable portals, procurement platforms, third-party risk management platforms, request-for-proposal portals, cloud storage services (such as iCloud, Dropbox, Google Docs, or Google Drive), or any other client-designated technology platform (collectively, “Third-Party Platforms”), the provisions of this Section shall apply. Client shall be responsible for ensuring that the agreement between Client and the Third-Party Platform provider provide protections (no less protective than those required under this Agreement) for information submitted by or on behalf of Crowe, including Crowe confidential information and any Personal Data of individuals (“Crowe Content”), including: (i) confidentiality obligations with respect to Crowe Content; (ii) reasonable information security safeguards and controls; (iii) restrictions on unauthorized disclosure or secondary use of Crowe Content; (iv) restriction on the use of Crowe Content for artificial intelligence or machine learning training, model development, fine-tuning, data analytics, benchmarking or product improvement; (v) restrictions on the grant of unlimited, irrevocable, or sublicensable rights in Crowe Content; (vi) compliance with applicable laws, including privacy and data protection laws, and (vii) data retention limitations requiring deletion of submitted information following the cessation of the purpose for which it was submitted. Client represents and warrants that it has the legal authority to require Crowe to use the applicable Third-Party Platform and to provide Crowe with access to any information thereon. Where the agreement of a required Third-Party Platform does not comply with the requirements of this Section, and Client is unable to obtain a written carveout or exception from the platform provider, Crowe reserves the right to submit required information through an alternative secure method agreed upon by the parties in writing or withhold submission of sensitive or confidential information pending resolution. Access to such Third-Party Platform shall be provided at Client’s expense. To the extent any Third-Party Platform deducts amounts from payments remitted to Crowe, Client shall promptly reimburse Crowe for any such deductions.

DATA PROTECTION – Client may transfer information that can be linked to specific individuals who are Client’s personnel or customers ("Personal Data") if such information is necessary to provide the Services. Crowe will process Personal Data as authorized by Client and permitted by applicable law. Client warrants (i) that it has the authority to provide the Personal Data to Crowe in connection with the Services, and (ii) that Client has processed and provided the Personal Data to Crowe in accordance with applicable law. To the extent Crowe processes Personal Data, Crowe will process such information in accordance with the Data Processing Addendum located at https://www.crowe.com/dpa.

EMAIL ENCRYPTION – Crowe and Client will each allow opportunistic TLS encryption to provide for secure email communication, and each party will notify the other in writing if it deactivates opportunistic TLS encryption. If Client fails to allow opportunistic TLS encryption, Client agrees that each party may use unencrypted electronic media to correspond or transmit information, and Client further agrees that such use of unencrypted media will not in itself constitute a breach of any confidentiality or other obligation relating to this Agreement. Otherwise, Client and Crowe agree each may use unencrypted electronic media to correspond or transmit information and such use will not in itself constitute a breach of any confidentiality obligations under this Agreement.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – Any Deliverables, works, inventions, working papers, output and all other work product conceived, made or created by or on behalf of Crowe through or in connection with the Services under this Agreement (“Work Product”), and all intellectual property rights in such Work Product will be owned exclusively by Crowe. Upon full payment by Client, Crowe grants to Client a non-exclusive license to use for its business purposes any Deliverables, including any other Work Product incorporated in such Deliverables. Crowe retains exclusive ownership or control of all intellectual property rights in any ideas, concepts, methodologies, data, software, enhanced or derived data, and elements thereof, designs, utilities, tools, models, techniques, systems, Reports, or other know-how that it develops, owns or licenses in connection with this Agreement as well as any enhancements and derivatives to any of the above (“Materials”). Crowe provides the same or similar services to other clients; therefore, Client agrees that nothing in this Agreement shall preclude Crowe from developing for itself, having developed, or developing for others, anything that is similar or competitive with the Work Product. The foregoing ownership will be without any duty of accounting.

CLIENT DATA USAGE – Client shall retain full ownership of all data provided to Crowe by or on behalf of Client in connection with this Agreement, and Crowe will maintain the confidentiality and protection of Client data as set forth in this Agreement. Client warrants that (i) Client has the authority to grant Crowe the right to use the data as set forth in this Agreement, (ii) such data was obtained or collected by Client in accordance with all applicable law, and (iii) the data does not infringe on any intellectual or privacy right of a third party. Client agrees that Crowe may, in its discretion, use any Client information or data provided to Crowe for the purpose of (a) performing the Services and its obligations under this Agreement, (b) as otherwise agreed upon in writing, (c) to further improve or develop our products and services, including through machine learning or other similar methods, or (d) as necessary to comply with applicable law or professional standards. Client grants a limited, perpetual, non-exclusive, irrevocable right to use the data provided by Client to the extent such data becomes a part of or incorporated into any Work Product or Materials.

DATA AGGREGATION – Client agrees that Crowe may, in its discretion, aggregate Client content and data with content and data from other clients, other sources, or third parties (“Data Aggregations”) for purposes including, without limitation, product and service development, commercialization, industry benchmarking, or quality improvement initiatives. Prior to, and as a precondition for, disclosing Data Aggregations to other Crowe customers or prospects, Crowe will deidentify or anonymize any Client data or information in a manner sufficient to prevent such other customer or prospect from identifying Client or individuals who are Client customers. All Data Aggregations will be the sole and exclusive property of Crowe.

USE OF THIRD PARTIES IN CROWE OPERATIONS – Crowe uses third-party providers and third-party solutions in the ordinary course of Crowe business operations. Third-party providers and solutions used in the ordinary course of Crowe business operations include without limitation email providers, cyber-security providers, data hosting centers, operating systems, tools with machine learning or artificial intelligence components (including generative artificial intelligence products or services), and other third-party products and solutions used to perform the Services or generate Work Product, or components thereof. Crowe also uses its subsidiaries (owned and controlled by Crowe) within and outside the United States for various administrative and support roles. Crowe subsidiaries and any third-party providers used in the ordinary course of Crowe business operations will meet the confidentiality and data protection requirements in this Agreement. The limitations in this Agreement on Client’s remedies will also apply to any such third-party providers and Crowe subsidiaries.

USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS FOR SERVICE DELIVERY – Crowe may engage third-party subcontractors in delivering Services to Client. Third-party subcontractors are not owned or controlled by Crowe (including without limitation Crowe Global member firms). If Crowe engages such a subcontractor to deliver Services to Client, Crowe will execute an agreement for the protection of Client’s confidential information consistent with the provisions of this Agreement. Crowe will be solely responsible for the provision of Services (including those provided by subcontractors) and for the protection of Client’s confidential information. The limitations in this Agreement on Client’s remedies will also apply to any subcontractors.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY CHANGE – Crowe may periodically communicate to Client changes in laws, rules or regulations. However, Client has not engaged Crowe, and Crowe does not undertake an obligation, to advise Client of changes in (a) laws, rules, regulations, industry or market conditions, or (b) Client’s own business practices or other circumstances (except to the extent required by professional standards). The scope of Services and the fees for Services are based on current laws and regulations. If changes in laws or regulations change Client’s requirements or the scope of the Services, Crowe’s fees will be modified to a mutually agreed amount to reflect the changed level of Crowe’s effort.

PUBLICATION – Client agrees to obtain Crowe’s specific permission before using any Report or Crowe work product or Crowe’s firm’s name in a published document, and Client agrees to submit to Crowe copies of such documents to obtain Crowe’s permission before they are filed or published.

CLIENT REFERENCE – From time to time Crowe is requested by prospective clients to provide references for Crowe service offerings. Client agrees that Crowe may use Client’s name and generally describe the nature of Crowe’s engagement(s) with Client in marketing to prospects, and Crowe may also provide prospects with contact information for Client personnel familiar with Crowe’s Services.

NO PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – Any liability of Crowe will not include any consequential, special, incidental, indirect, punitive, or exemplary damages or loss, nor any lost profits, goodwill, savings, or business opportunity, even if Crowe had reason to know of the possibility of such damages.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY – Except where it is judicially determined that Crowe performed its Services with recklessness or willful misconduct, Crowe’s liability will not exceed fees paid by Client to Crowe for the portion of the work giving rise to liability. A claim for a return of fees paid is the exclusive remedy for any damages. This limit of liability will apply to the full extent allowed by law, regardless of the grounds or nature of any claim asserted, including, without limitation, to claims based on principles of contract, negligence or other tort, fiduciary duty, warranty, indemnity, statute or common law. This limit of liability will also apply after this Agreement.

TIME LIMIT ON CLAIMS – In no event will any action against Crowe, arising from or relating to this Agreement or the Services provided by Crowe relating to this engagement, be brought after the earlier of 1) one (1) year after the date on which occurred the act or omission alleged to have been the cause of the injury alleged; or 2) the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or repose.

INDEMNIFICATION FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS – In the event of a legal proceeding or other claim brought against Crowe by a third party, except where it is judicially determined that Crowe performed Services with recklessness or willful misconduct, Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Crowe and its personnel against all costs, fees, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney fees and any other fines, fees or defense costs, associated with such third party claim, relating to or arising from any Services performed or work product provided by Crowe that Client uses or discloses to others or this engagement generally. This indemnification is intended to apply to the full extent allowed by law, regardless of the grounds or nature of any claim, liability, or damages asserted, including, without limitation, to claims, liability or damages based on principles of contract, negligence or other tort, fiduciary duty, warranty, indemnity, statute or common law. This indemnification will also apply after termination or expiration of this Agreement.

NO TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS – No claim against Crowe, or any recovery from or against Crowe, may be sold, assigned or otherwise transferred, in whole or in part.

RESPONSE TO LEGAL PROCESS – If Crowe is requested by subpoena, request for information, or through some other legal process to produce documents or testimony pertaining to Client or Crowe’s Services, and Crowe is not named as a party in the applicable proceeding, then Client will reimburse Crowe for its professional time, plus out-of-pocket expenses, as well as reasonable attorney fees, Crowe incurs in responding to such request.

MEDIATION – If a dispute arises, in whole or in part, out of or related to this engagement, or this Agreement, after the date of this Agreement, between Client or any of Client’s affiliates or principals and Crowe, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, Client and Crowe agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association, under its mediation rules for professional accounting and related services disputes, before resorting to litigation or any other dispute- resolution procedure. The results of mediation will be binding only upon agreement of each party to be bound. Costs of any mediation will be shared equally by both parties. Any mediation will be held in Chicago, Illinois.

JURY TRIAL WAIVER – FOR ALL DISPUTES RELATING TO OR ARISING BETWEEN THE PARTIES, THE PARTIES AGREE TO WAIVE A TRIAL BY JURY TO FACILITATE JUDICIAL RESOLUTION AND TO SAVE TIME AND EXPENSE. EACH PARTY AGREES IT HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE ITS LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW THIS WAIVER. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND APPLIES TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS WRITTEN CONSENT TO A BENCH TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. HOWEVER, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IF ANY COURT RULES OR FINDS THIS JURY TRIAL WAIVER TO BE UNENFORCEABLE AND INEFFECTIVE IN WAIVING A JURY, THEN ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO OR ARISING FROM THIS ENGAGEMENT, THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE PARTIES’ RELATIONSHIP GENERALLY WILL BE RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION AS SET FORTH IN THE PARAGRAPH BELOW REGARDING “ARBITRATION.”

ARBITRATION – If any court rules or finds that the JURY TRIAL WAIVER section is not enforceable, then any dispute between the parties relating to or arising from this Agreement or the parties’ relationship generally will be settled by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois (or a location agreed in writing by the parties). Any issues concerning the extent to which any dispute is subject to arbitration, or concerning the applicability, interpretation, or enforceability of any of this Section, will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and resolved by the arbitrator(s). The arbitration will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and resolved by the arbitrator(s). Regardless of the amount in controversy, the arbitration will be administered by JAMS, Inc. (“JAMS”), pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures or such other rules or procedures as the parties may agree upon in writing. In the event of a conflict between those rules and this Agreement, this Agreement will control. The parties may alter each of these rules by written agreement. If a party has a basis for injunctive relief, this paragraph will not preclude a party from seeking and obtaining injunctive relief in a court of proper jurisdiction. The parties will agree within a reasonable period of time after notice is made of initiating the arbitration process whether to use one or three arbitrators, and if the parties cannot agree within fifteen (15) business days, the parties will use a single arbitrator. In any event the arbitrator(s) must be retired federal judges or attorneys with at least 15 years commercial law experience and no arbitrator may be appointed unless he or she has agreed to these procedures. If the parties cannot agree upon arbitrator(s) within an additional fifteen (15) business days, the arbitrator(s) will be selected by JAMS. Discovery will be permitted only as authorized by the arbitrator(s), and as a rule, the arbitrator(s) will not permit discovery except upon a showing of substantial need by a party. To the extent the arbitrator(s) permit discovery as to liability, the arbitrator(s) will also permit discovery as to causation, reliance, and damages. The arbitrator(s) will not permit a party to take more than six depositions, and no depositions may exceed five hours. The arbitrator(s) will have no power to make an award inconsistent with this Agreement. The arbitrator(s) will rule on a summary basis where possible, including without limitation on a motion to dismiss basis or on a summary judgment basis. The arbitrator(s) may enter such prehearing orders as may be appropriate to ensure a fair hearing. The hearing will be held within one year of the initiation of arbitration, or less, and the hearing must be held on continuous business days until concluded. The hearing must be concluded within ten (10) business days absent written agreement by the parties to the contrary. The time limits in this section are not jurisdictional. The arbitrator(s) will apply substantive law and may award injunctive relief or any other remedy available from a judge. The arbitrator(s) may award attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party, and in the event of a split or partial award, the arbitrator(s) may award costs or attorney fees in an equitable manner. Any award by the arbitrator(s) will be accompanied by a reasoned opinion describing the basis of the award. Any prior agreement regarding arbitration entered by the parties is replaced and superseded by this agreement. The arbitration will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq., and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. All aspects of the arbitration will be treated by the parties and the arbitrator(s) as confidential.

CONSENT TO JURISDICTION AND FORUM SELECTION – Subject to the section on Arbitration, the parties agree that all actions or proceedings arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be tried and litigated exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and each party hereby consents to personal jurisdiction in such courts. This choice of venue is intended to be mandatory and is not permissive. Each party waives any right it may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar argument and any objection to venue. Each party stipulates that the state and federal courts in Chicago, Illinois, shall have personal jurisdiction and venue over each of them for the purpose of litigating any dispute, controversy, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement.

NON-SOLICITATION – Each party acknowledges that it has invested substantially in recruiting, training and developing the personnel who render services with respect to the material aspects of the engagement (“Key Personnel”). The parties acknowledge that Key Personnel have knowledge of trade secrets or confidential information of their employers that may be of substantial benefit to the other party. The parties acknowledge that each business would be materially harmed if the other party was able to directly employ Key Personnel. Therefore, the parties agree that during the period of this Agreement and for one (1) year after its expiration or termination, neither party will solicit Key Personnel of the other party for employment or hire the Key Personnel of the other party without that party’s written consent, unless the hiring or engaging party pays to the other party a fee equal to the hired or engaged Key Personnel’s compensation for the prior twelve-month period with the other party.

CROWE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – Crowe abides by the principles of equal employment opportunity, including without limitation the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Crowe also abides by 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A. The parties agree that the notice in this paragraph does not create any enforceable rights for any firm, organization, or individual.

SECURITY TESTING RISK – Client acknowledges and agrees that any security testing-related Services carry inherent risks, including without limitation risks – and associated damages – relating to system crashes, breach of information security, breach of confidentiality, or other risks relating to such Services (“Security Testing Risks”). Client will be solely responsible for maintaining up to date and working backup copies of all its original software and data. Client unconditionally (a) agrees to hold Crowe harmless from any and all causes of action, claims, losses, liabilities and damages relating to or arising from such Security Testing Risks, and (b) waives any claims, in tort, contract or otherwise, and any other rights against Crowe relating to or arising from such Security Testing Risks.

CROWE GLOBAL NETWORK – Crowe Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are independent members of Crowe Global, a Swiss organization. “Crowe” is the brand used by the Crowe Global network and its member firms, but it is not a worldwide partnership. Crowe Global and each of its members are separate and independent legal entities and do not obligate each other. Crowe Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not responsible or liable for any acts or omissions of Crowe Global or any other Crowe Global members, and Crowe Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries specifically disclaim any and all responsibility or liability for acts or omissions of Crowe Global or any other Crowe Global member. Crowe Global does not render any professional services and does not have an ownership or partnership interest in Crowe Advisory LLC or any other member. Crowe Global and its other members are not responsible or liable for any acts or omissions of Crowe Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries and specifically disclaim any and all responsibility or liability for acts or omissions of Crowe Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries. Visit www.crowe.com/disclosure for more information about Crowe Advisory LLC, its subsidiaries, and Crowe Global.

ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE – Crowe Advisory LLC operates in an alternative practice structure with Crowe LLP. Crowe LLP is a licensed CPA firm and provides audit, attest and regulated municipal advisory services to its clients. Crowe Advisory LLC is not a licensed CPA firm and does not provide audit, attest or regulated municipal advisory services. You understand that you have retained Crowe LLP for purposes of this engagement. Services provided to you by Crowe Advisory LLC, if any, are governed by separate engagement letter(s). To the extent you have separately engaged Crowe Advisory LLC to provide services, you hereby consent and authorize us to share with Crowe Advisory LLC any information that we may obtain, or have obtained, from you or on your behalf in the course of our current or prior engagement(s). You acknowledge and agree that your sole and exclusive remedy with respect to any claims arising from or relating in any way to this engagement agreement, shall be against Crowe Advisory LLP and no other entity or person, including without limitation Crowe Advisory LLC or Crowe LLP’s or Crowe Advisory LLC’s partners or employees.

Attachment A

Packet Pages 87–89

We will provide consulting services (“Services”) and provide certain deliverables to the Town of Cedar Lake for the issuance of proposed Road Bonds (“Bonds”) of the Town of Cedar Lake.

Our Scope of Services as Municipal Advisor may include the following:

Development of Financial Plan and Bond Structure

• Coordinate construction, legal, and financing schedules with the working group. The working group will be determined by the Client.
• Prepare financing scenarios including the summarization of the estimated sources and uses of funds and the estimated final amortization schedules.
• Analyze financing scenarios prepared by the underwriter or placement agent.
• Provide analysis relative to maturity schedules, call premiums, maximum coupon rates, and arbitrage restrictions.
• Provide maximum bond parameters to bond counsel required for various authorizing documents.
• Advise on the method of sale (competitive or negotiated)
• Advise on the type of negotiated sale (placement or underwritten)
  • If a negotiated sale is selected, prepare and analyze the responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for underwriting services and/or placement agent services if the underwriter/placement agent has not yet been selected by the Client.
• Calculate the debt service reserve requirement for the Bonds or amount of debt service reserve allocable to the Bonds if a combined reserve.
• Provide analysis of the credit structure for the proposed Bonds including:
  • Credit enhancement by banks, institutions, and insurance companies.
  • Ratings.
  • Debt service reserve requirements, and/or
  • Other sources of security
• If Client has not yet selected a vendor, prepare a request for proposals or make inquiries for trustee and/or registrar and paying agent services and analyze the responses.
• Prepare and manage financial data presentations and applications relative to ratings and insurance as determined by the financing plan.
• Analyze and advise on quotes relative to credit enhancements.
• Analyze and advise on rating indications.
• Prepare or assist with the preparation of a term sheet to be distributed by the Client or placement agent or prepare or assist with the preparation of the nearly final and/or final official statements including the preparation of certain statistical information.
• Assist in the evaluation in conjunction with other members of the working group, all documents necessary for the Bonds including but not limited to ordinances, resolutions, loan agreements, indentures, and purchase agreements as applicable.
• If Disclosure Counsel is not engaged by the Client, inquire of the Client of the status of their compliance with the annual filings required for SEC Rule 15c2-12 as described within the continuing disclosure undertaking agreements for any outstanding Bonds of the Client.

Financial Feasibility and Analysis

• Calculate the estimated current General Bond Obligation debt limits and impact on property tax revenues
• Prepare a Consultant’s Report for inclusion in the offering documents, if required.

Meetings and Bond Authorization

• Prepare for and attend up to three (3) public meetings related to the authorization of the Bonds.
• Participate in working group calls and meetings.

Bond Sale

• Make submission for CUSIP’s on the Bonds if they are to be sold on a competitive basis in the open market.
• Arrange for sale of Bonds by competitive bid, collection of bid forms, and evaluation of lowest net interest cost to the Client if the Bonds are sold on a competitive basis.
• Analyze comparable bond sale results for pricing indications.
• Analyze bonds previously issued by the client with like credit and characteristics.
• Review and advise on pricing if a negotiated sale.
• Participate in pre-pricing and pricing calls if the Bonds are sold on a negotiated basis.

Closing

• Assist with the preparation of closing documents required of the municipal advisor such as the certificate of the municipal advisor.
• Prepare or assist with the preparation of the closing memo which may include the gathering and tracking of costs of issuance and the summarization of the steps required for the transfer of funds on the day of closing.
• Prepare a summary of Bonds including the amortization schedule, estimated sources and uses of funds, and monthly transfer to the bond interest account and debt service reserve account.
• Assist with entering the results of the Bonds into the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) Debt Management portal.
• Assist with any MSRB material event notice that may be required as a result of the Bond issuance.

Post Sale Monitoring

• Document secondary bond trading one week post-closing.
• Provide notice to the Client of the secondary market activity, if material.

Out of Scope

• Annual preparation of materials required for SEC Rule 15c2-12 as described within the continuing disclosure undertaking agreements for any outstanding bonds of the Client.
• Continuation of rating maintenance and rating surveillance.
• Preparation of Agreed Upon Procedures or Examination Reports.
• Arbitrage Calculations.

Crowe will be providing services as a Municipal Advisor and not as a Registered Dealer or a Placement Agent.

Out-of-pocket expenses paid by Crowe are billed to the Client at cost. These expenses generally include, but are not limited to, communication, printing, binding, electronic marketing, electronic bidding expense , evaluation software and travel expenses incurred on behalf of the Client.

Should the project terminate prior to the issuance of the Bonds, we will invoice the Client for the time and out-of-pocket expenses through the date of project termination. Otherwise, our fees can be paid from bond proceeds at closing.

Amendment to Contract for Collection of Refuse and Recyclables — Republic Services of Indiana, LP

Supplemental document, 2 pages (added to the packet after original publication)

The original is a scanned document.

AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES

This Amendment to the Contract for Collection of Refuse and Recyclables (hereinafter, “Amendment”) is made and entered into effective October ___, 2026 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between Republic Services of Indiana, LP (“Contractor”), and the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (“Town”), referred herein individually as a “Party”, or collectively as the “Parties.”

Recitals

1. Contractor and Town entered into a Contract for Collection of Refuse and Recyclables (the “Agreement”) dated April 20, 2021, becoming effective June 1, 2021, where Contractor agreed to perform certain refuse and recycling services.
2. Contractor and Town now seek to extend the term of the Agreement and to make additional changes, as more fully set forth below.

Agreement

Now, therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Parties acknowledge, including, but not limited to the mutual and dependent promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Term. Section Two. This Section is hereby modified to extend the term for an additional five (5) years, now terminating on May 31, 2032. Additionally, the following sentence is hereby added to this Section, “The Term of the Agreement can be extended at the mutual agreement of the Parties, with the Contract to provide updated pricing sixty (60) days prior to the extension of the term of the Agreement.”
2. Compensation. Section Twenty-Two. The rates for per month service provided to each Dwelling Unit will be as set forth below:

   Monthly Rate per Dwelling Unit, June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2032

   Period	Rate per Unit
   June 1st, 2027 - May 31st, 2028	$22.44
   June 1st, 2028 - May 31st, 2029	$23.23
   June 1st, 2029 - May 31st, 2030	$24.04
   June 1st, 2030 - May 31st, 2031	$25.00
   June 1st, 2031 - May 31st, 2032	$26.00

   Additional charges and other language in this Section shall remain unchanged.

3. Capitalized Terms. The Parties agree that capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.
4. Continuing Effect. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict in meaning between the Agreement and this Amendment, this Amendment shall prevail.
5. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which combined shall constitute one (1) and the same instrument. Facsimile and/or electronic copies of the Parties’ signatures shall be valid and treated the same as original signatures.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Extension Amendment to be effective as of the Amendment Effective Date.

On the original, the Republic Services name and title are handwritten.

Police Department Report — Statistics

Packet Pages 90–101

Pages 90–96 carry the Cedar Lake Police Department patch in the upper right corner. In the yearly tables, months after September 2026 are blank on the original unless the original shows a zero.

Calls for Service Analysis

Packet Page 90

Cedar Lake Police Department
Calls for Service Analysis
1/1/2018 to 9/30/2026

Calls Per Day: 27.18

Traffic Stop Analysis

Packet Page 91

Cedar Lake Police Department
Traffic Stop Analysis
1/1/2018 to 9/30/2026

Warning Analysis

Packet Page 92

Cedar Lake Police Department
Warning Analysis
1/1/2018 to 9/30/2026

Citation Analysis

Packet Page 93

Cedar Lake Police Department
Citation Analysis
1/1/2018 to 9/30/2026

Law Incident Analysis

Packet Page 94

Cedar Lake Police Department
Law Incident Analysis
1/1/2018 to 9/30/2026

Arrest Analysis

Packet Page 95

Cedar Lake Police Department
Arrest Analysis
1/1/2018 to 9/30/2026

Arrest Offense Analysis

Packet Page 96

Cedar Lake Police Department
Arrest Offense Analysis
1/1/2018 to 9/30/2026

Town Ordinance Warnings — Grouped by Offense

Packet Pages 97–99

Cedar Lake Police Department
Town Ordinance Warnings
1/1/2026 to 9/30/26
Grouped by Offense

This table runs across three pages on the original and is shown here as one table. Offense names are cut off on the original (for example, “ABANDONED VEHICLE -”) and are reproduced as printed.

Town Ordinance Citations — Grouped by Offense

Packet Pages 100–101

Cedar Lake Police Department
Town Ordinance Citations
1/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
Grouped by Offense

This table runs across two pages on the original and is shown here as one table. Offense names are cut off on the original and are reproduced as printed.

Fire Department Monthly Activity Report — September 2026

Packet Pages 102–116

The cover page (packet page 102) shows the Cedar Lake Fire Department Fire/EMS emblem: a shield with the number 12, crossed halligan bar and axe, American flag panels, and a “FIRE/EMS” banner. The emblem also appears as a faint watermark behind pages 2–3 of the report. Report pages are numbered “2 | Page” through “15 | Page” at the bottom.

Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department
Monthly Activity Report -- September 2026
Fire Chief Nick Mager

Fire Chief’s Remarks

Packet Page 103

• September 11^th – Gave remarks at the 25^th Anniversary of 9/11 Ceremony at St. Michael the Archangel in Cedar Lake
• September 17^th- Met with Council Affairs and Clerk-Treasurer Sandberg to continue budget discussions
• Presentation of Cardiac Arrest Save Commendation
• Presentation of Letter of Commendation for Exceptional Service
• Logan’s Love-Logan Speaks/Project Lifesaver – Donation and Presentation
• Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment Replacement Plan
• Small Vehicle Replacement Plan

Quick Facts

Major Incidents, Projects, and Events

• Lexipol training and updates in preparation for LexOne transition in October.
• Community Risk Reduction- replenished Smoke and CO detectors that are available for residents.
• Coordinated preparations and plans with Knights of Columbus to assist with the Special Olympics Duck pluck on October 7^th.

Budget, Training, and Community Risk Reduction

Packet Page 104

Budget

• As of 9-31-26, 75% of the year complete with 60% of the budget utilized
• Meetings occurred throughout the month with Clerk-Treasurer Sandberg and Council Affairs surrounding the status of this year’s budget, proposed projects, re-structure to enhance time-off and pay and benefits, and the 2027 budget.

Training

• September 207 hours

Community Risk Reduction

Alarm and Car Seat Installations & Public Education/Special Events

• Three Car seats were installed/inspected
• 20 Smoke Alarms provided to residents
• 11 CO Detectors provided to residents

Attachment: Logan’s Love – Logan Speaks and Project Lifesaver

Packet Pages 105–109

These pages appear under the report heading “Attachments.” Each page carries the Fire and EMS Department letterhead (Town of Cedar Lake, Fire and EMS Department, Nick Mager, Fire Chief, nick.mager@cedarlakein.gov) and a footer with the Cedar Lake logo and the department address (9430 W 133^rd Ave, PO Box 707, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, P: 219-374-5961, F: 219-374-5999). They are shown once here.

Logan’s Love – Logan Speaks

Logan Ruiz was a cherished, loving, and sweet 10-year-old boy with a pure heart. He captured the love of everyone that came in contact with him. Logan’s smiles and giggles were infectious and most prominent when doing his favorite things: jumping super high on the trampoline, swimming, playing with bubbles, foam, sea creatures, & puzzles, reading books (especially textured books!) and eating cheeseburgers. Music, specifically Baby Shark, would get him happily moving about the room. Logan regularly attended church services with his family at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where he also became well known and loved. Logan was Autistic and mostly non-speaking, but used gestures, facial expression, body language, and a communication device to get his message across to family, teachers, and therapists.

On August 27, 2022, Logan eloped from his home, a fortress with multiple layers of security in place to keep him safe. Tragically within just a few short minutes, an accident occurred involving a train and his precious little body was unable to sustain the injuries. Following Logan’s heart-breaking passing, an outpouring of love and support surrounded Nicole, Logan’s mother, and his immediate family. Nicole quickly knew that despite her devastating loss, she wanted to give back to the Autism community to honor her precious Angel.

Nicole along with a small handful of family, friends, members of the Church and community formed Logan’s Love – Logan Speaks in 2023 to keep Logan’s memory eternal, and to support families like hers. What kind of families? Families that know about elopement all too well, that struggle to find events that the whole family can enjoy, that are constantly adjusting to keep everyone safe. Families trying to find balance between too much and not enough. Logan’s love, and our love for Logan permeates through everything we do. Come along on this journey that we never imagined.

Mission Statement

Logan’s Love – Logan Speaks strives, along with our community partners, to provide enriching experiences and vital resources to support individuals and families in the Autism & Disability communities. We envision a place where people of all ages and abilities can access and enjoy their livelihoods in a safe, respectful environment without fear of judgement. Further, we aim to advocate for and educate first responders and the greater community about what disabilities are, and what they are not, in order to promote safety and acceptance in Northwest Indiana and beyond.

Flyer: Ben’s Blue Bags

Flyer: Project Lifesaver

What Is Project Lifesaver?

Project Lifesaver is a 501 (C)(3) community-based, public-safety nonprofit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, search-and-rescue (SAR) teams, caregivers and others with a program designed to protect and, when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering. The organization was founded in 1999 in Chesapeake, Virginia. The necessity of this program was determined through the correlation between cognitive conditions and the acts of wandering and “eloping.” With the dramatic increase in cognitive conditions since the inception of the organization, Project Lifesaver has grown from a localized program to one recognized internationally as a proven and effective method of “bringing loved ones home.”

Project Lifesaver was the first to apply such locating techniques to aid in the search and rescue of individuals, and it is the most widely used and proven most-effective program in the nation that is specifically designed to protect “at-risk” populations in our communities in this way. The program was structured to strategically combine state-of-the-art locating technologies, innovative search-and-rescue methods, and community policing courses that educated first responders and search teams about search and rescue and everyday encounters involving people with cognitive conditions.

In short: Standard/traditional SAR efforts applied to these special-needs events typically involve hours, days, weeks or longer, as well as tremendous investments of manpower, funds and more — and too often they are unsuccessful. Conversely, Project Lifesaver searches typically involve only one to three (1 – 3) trained, certified and equipped electronic search specialists (ESS) and less than 30 minutes, saving precious time, resources and, most importantly, lives.

How Does the Project Lifesaver Program Work?

The Project Lifesaver Program is run at a municipality level by public safety agencies. When an agency decides to implement the program, Project Lifesaver International will equip them with the necessary technologies and provide training to those involved. The training includes the use of the equipment, the implementation of the strategic methods specifically designed for the program, and also community policing courses that provide a basic understanding of cognitive conditions to better comprehend the behaviors of an individual with said condition. Also included during training is the use of the PLS Database, which is a useful resource provided to member agencies at no cost.

Completion of training is required for certification. Once an agency has become certified, they may begin acquiring clients for their local program.

The method relies on proven radio technology and specially trained search and rescue teams. Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. The first responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. The knowledge given from the community policing courses is best applied in this situation because the first responders will know how to best approach the client once found, and allow them to be brought back to safety.

Letters of Commendation: Battalion Chief Konradi, Firefighter/Paramedic Seniw, Misiak, Elkmann and Firefighter/EMT Reynhout

Packet Pages 110–111

The report heading names five recipients. The letter reproduced in the packet is the one addressed to Battalion Chief Todd Konradi.

LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR OUTSTANDING LIFESAVING ACTIONS

Date: August 5^th, 2026
To: Battalion Chief Todd Konradi
From: Nick Mager, Fire Chief
Re: Letter of Commendation for Outstanding Lifesaving Actions

Dear Battalion Chief Konradi,

It is my honor and privilege to formally recognize you for your exceptional performance, professionalism, and dedication during the response to a EMS Unconscious on July 5^th, 2026 involving a citizen who collapsed while mowing his lawn.

When Ambulance 1261 was dispatched for an unconscious person and the incident was upgraded to a full cardiac arrest, you immediately understood the gravity of the situation and responded with urgency and focus. Upon arrival, you encountered a patient pulseless and unresponsive in the front yard of his residence, with a Cedar Lake Police Department officer already performing CPR.

Recognizing ventricular fibrillation as the presenting rhythm, you and your crew rapidly initiated advanced cardiac life support interventions. Your actions included the immediate application of defibrillation, deployment of the LUCAS mechanical CPR device, advanced airway management, vascular access, medication administration, rhythm interpretation, continuous patient reassessment, and coordinated patient care throughout transport. Despite the complexity of the call and the patient’s persistent unstable cardiac rhythms, you remained calm, methodical, and committed to delivering the highest level of care.

The successful resuscitation efforts required six defibrillations, continuous high-quality CPR, administration of life-saving medications, ongoing respiratory support, and vigilant monitoring as the patient experienced multiple returns of spontaneous circulation. Through your skill, determination, and adherence to protocol, you helped restore and maintain a viable cardiac rhythm, allowing the patient to arrive at Franciscan Health Crown Point with spontaneous circulation and respiratory effort.

Cardiac arrest incidents present some of the most challenging circumstances encountered in emergency services. Survival is often measured in seconds and depends upon the coordinated efforts of highly trained professionals. Your actions exemplified the highest standards of our profession and demonstrated the knowledge, compassion, and commitment that our citizens expect from their Firefighter/Paramedics.

Because of your dedication and decisive actions, a member of our community was given a chance to continue living and return to the loved ones who depend on him. The outcome of this incident serves as a testament to your training, your professionalism, and your unwavering commitment to the preservation of life.

On behalf of the Town of Cedar Lake, your fellow firefighters, and the leadership of this department, I extend my sincere appreciation and commendation for a job exceptionally well done. Your performance reflects great credit upon yourself and the entire department.

Thank you for your outstanding service and for exemplifying the very best of the fire service.

Respectfully,

[Signed]
Nick Mager, Fire Chief
Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department

Letter of Commendation: Battalion Chief Craft and Lieutenant Stenger Jr.

Packet Pages 112–113

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
LETTER OF COMMENDATION

Date: August 4, 2026
To: Battalion Chief Chris Craft
From: Nick Mager, Fire Chief
Subject: Letter of Commendation for Exceptional Service

Dear Battalion Chief Craft,

It is with great pride and appreciation that the Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department formally recognizes your exemplary actions during the response to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Wicker Avenue and 117th Avenue on July 31, 2026.

During this incident, Battalion Chief Craft became aware that the occupants of one of the involved vehicles were visitors from out of town who were traveling to attend a wedding that evening. Recognizing the hardship and stress created by the situation, Battalion Chief Craft took the initiative to contact the local Enterprise rental agency and secure the last available rental vehicle on their behalf. Lieutenant Stenger then responded to the scene and assisted the occupants by ensuring their belongings could be secured and transporting them to the rental facility so they could continue their travel plans.

These actions were not required by policy or duty obligation, yet they demonstrated an extraordinary level of compassion, professionalism, and dedication to public service. Your willingness to look beyond the immediate emergency and address the human needs of those affected exemplifies the highest ideals of the fire service.

The residents and visitors we serve often measure our department not only by how effectively we perform our duties, but also by the kindness, empathy, and integrity we demonstrate during difficult circumstances. Your actions reflect positively upon yourself, the Cedar Lake Fire Department, and the Town of Cedar Lake.

In recognition of your outstanding service and commitment to serving others, this Letter of Commendation will be placed in your personnel file as a permanent record of your exceptional conduct and dedication to our mission.

Thank you for your continued service and for representing this department with distinction.

Respectfully,

[Signed]
Nick Mager
Fire Chief
Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department

September 2026 Training Report

Packet Page 114

September 2026 Training Report Hours Logged: 207

The session total (40) is not printed on the original; it is the sum of the three categories. The hours total (207) is stated on the original.

Fire Department Expenditure Report

Packet Page 115

EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CEDAR LAKE
PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2026
% Fiscal Year Completed: 74.79

Report run 10/08/2026 07:57 AM. User: MARGON. DB: Cedar Lake. Page: 1/2. Column headings are cut off on the original (for example, “NORM (ABNOR” and “UNENCUMBER”); they are written out in full below. Amounts in parentheses are negative.

Fund 101 - GENERAL FUND — Expenditures — Dept 005 - FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Department Monthly Summary Report (Call Types)

Packet Page 116

Cedar Lake Fire Department
Monthly Summary Report
1/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Average Daily Calls for Service: 8.07

The original shows Yearly Totals and Monthly Totals as two side-by-side lists. They are combined here into one table by call type. A dash (—) means the call type does not appear in the monthly list. “[Not shown]” means the call type appears only in the monthly list, because the yearly list is cut off on this page.

The Yearly Totals list on the original ends at “FIRE Odor” and has no total. The remaining call types and the yearly total are not on this page.

Parks Department Report — October 2026

Packet Pages 117–118

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE
Parks Department Report
Report for the month of October 2026

Community Outreach

Greg Wiesemann has reached out to the local schools and daycares regarding the Trunk or Treat event we are hosting.

Recreation Programs and Events Update

• Movies in the Park: Movie was a huge hit for an October movie. Had about 60-70 attend and DonutNV was a huge hit.
• Farmers Market: Pumpkin painting and the dog contest has a HUGE success! We will be back next year!
• Fall Soccer: Soccer games will end on October 10th. Our Spring Soccer season had 198 players, which was an increase of 35 players from the previous spring season. This Fall Soccer season had 230 players, an increase of 74 players from the previous fall season! We are excited to see our youth soccer program continue to grow. And stay tuned for next spring—we may have a little surprise in store for our players!
• Bus Trip: We are currently looking into doing them again next year.
• Lakeside Artists Guild: Will be speaking with them this week about 2027 plans.
• Exercise Class: We have 22 participants who are signed up for the month of October.
• Fitness Premier Fitness Class: Will be speaking with them soon about 2027.
• Pilates Class: Registration is open now and starting on November 5th.
• Franciscan Walking Program: Started last Monday and we had 15 people come out. Larger crowd than when Schererville started according to Franciscan.
• Visit with Santa: Coming back on December 5th. Free to the community. More details on our social media pages.
• Senior Bingo and Gathering: October 5th has a speaker from Franciscan Community Health coming to speak about some exciting things we are working on together. Had 34 people attended. October 26th is Bingo.
• Monday Wellness Walking Club: The walking club is at 10am on Town Grounds starting on Monday, October 12th. It is for five weeks plus free to attend. Each week will include health education, a light walks and fun movement activities.
• Fall Yoga Series at the Lake: It ended on Saturday, September 26th. It was a hit again this year planning on bringing her back in 2027.
• Anytime Fitness Bootcamp: Happened on Saturday, September 12th in front of the bandstand. They had fun and had a good crowd.
• Band, Brews & Bugaboos: Happened on Friday September 18th. Had a little over 150 people but the parking lot was full all night and had a consistent crowd from the start.
• Trunk or Treat: Happening this Saturday from 12-2pm and a sensory friendly one from 10:30-11:30am.
• Working on bringing back art classes.

Parks Maintenance Update

• Regular Mowing: The mowing is almost over
• Tree Maintenance: Stump grinding the trees is done.
• Bartlett Wahlberg Park: The sidewalk project is done just doing some work along the path.
• Town Grounds: Work on the walking path edges is happening now.
• Shades Park: This will happen in early November.
• Polk Street Property: The prep work has been completed now waiting for them to complete the job in early November.
• Well behind Clubhouse: The building is gone and now waiting for Sheehy to cap.
• Sue Landske Park: The sign is finally back up!
• Potawatomi Park: Cleaned up the branch and debris from the stump grinding and trees falling.

Building Department Reports

Packet Pages 119–122

Town of Cedar Lake
Office of Building, Zoning, and Planning
7408 Constitution Ave - PO Box 707 - Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel (219) 374-7000 - Fax (219) 374-8588

Both reports carry the Cedar Lake “explore everyday” logo in the upper right corner.

Report of All New Construction Permits

Packet Pages 119–120

Report of All New Construction Permits
1/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
Grouped by Month

Report of All Other Permits

Packet Pages 121–122

Report of All Other Permits
1/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
Grouped by Month