As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation.
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The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024.
During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more
The Goshen Board of Works is offering the following surplus vehicles and equipment for sale to the public:
2008 Ford Ranger;
2007 Chevy Impala;
2011 Chevy Impala;
2007 Chevy Impala;
2012 Chevy Impala;
2011 Chevy Impala;
2004 Dodge Stratus;
2010 Chevy Impala;
2003 Crown Victoria;
2015 Harley Davidson;
2007 Chevy Impala;
2009 Chevy Impala;
2010 Chevy Impala;
2007 Chevy Impala;
2009 Chevy Impala;
2002 Ford Explorer;
2007 Ford F250 with 2007 Boss V Plow 8’2″;
2002 Ford Excursion;
1992 Medtec Ambulance;
2005 Ford Escape;
2010 Ford Escape;
2010 Ford Escape;
2008 Ford Ranger;
2001 Ford F550;
11′ landscape-style dump bed with engine driven hydraulic pump;
1996 Club Golf Cart; 2005 Spaulding Patcher;
1999 GMC T7500;
2012 Monroe Salt Spreader;
2004 Textron Golf Cart; and Simplicity Tractor.
Anyone interested can inspect the vehicles and equipment on Saturday, 4/02/22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Goshen Street Department, or by calling Central Garage at 534-3703 to schedule an appointment. Bids will be accepted until 1:45 pm on Monday, 4/11/22 at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. The bids will be opened at 2 pm on 4/11/22 at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Indiana residents can apply for assistance paying their energy and water/sewer bills through a temporary program established by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority offers. The Goshen Utilities Business Office works with residents who may be at risk of being disconnected from water utility services.
If you are struggling to make a payment, apply for aid by visiting EAP.ihcda.in.gov, or call the Utilities Business Office at 574-533-9399.
The Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is offering the following surplus vehicles and equipment (“Surplus Property”) for sale to the public by sealed bids:
2008 Ford Ranger; 2007 Chevy Impala; 2011 Chevy Impala; 2007 Chevy Impala; 2012 Chevy Impala; 2011 Chevy Impala; 2004 Dodge Stratus; 2010 Chevy Impala; 2003 Crown Victoria; 2015 Harley Davidson; 2007 Chevy Impala; 2009 Chevy Impala; 2010 Chevy Impala; 2007 Chevy Impala; 2009 Chevy Impala; 2002 Ford Explorer; 2007 Ford F250 with 2007 Boss V Plow 8’2″; 2002 Ford Excursion; 1992 Medtec Ambulance; 2005 Ford Escape; 2010 Ford Escape; 2010 Ford Escape; 2008 Ford Ranger; 2001 Ford F550; 11′ landscape-style dump bed with engine driven hydraulic pump; 1996 Club Golf Cart; 2005 Spaulding Patcher; 1999 GMC T7500; 2012 Monroe Salt Spreader; 2004 Textron Golf Cart; and Simplicity Tractor.
Detailed information on the Surplus Property is available in the Bid Documents which can be obtained from the Goshen Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, IN 46528 or on the City’s current Bidding Opportunities portal at https://goshenindiana.org/bidding-opportunities.
The Surplus Property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” with no warranty, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. A bidder shall make its own inspection of the Surplus Property and rely solely upon the bidder’s observation in deciding to submit a bid. A bidder shall not rely upon any representation or statements made by any City employee or agent. Interested parties may inspect the Surplus Property on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (local time) at the Goshen Street Department at 475 Steury Avenue, Goshen or by calling Central Garage at 574-534-3703 to schedule an appointment.
Sealed bids must be submitted in accordance with the instructions and the terms and conditions that are included in the Bid Documents. Reserve prices have been placed on the Surplus Property. City will not collect any sales tax on any Surplus Property sold.
Bids will be received by the Goshen Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, IN 46528 until 1:45 p.m. (local time) on April 11, 2022. All bids received will be taken to the April 11, 2022 Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at 2:00 p.m. to be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board meeting will be held in the City Court Room/Council Chambers located at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen.
Join us Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. in the Goshen Theater, to learn about the proposed Flood Resilience Plan, which was drafted by City Staff with assistance from consultant Christopher Burke.
Following the presentation and Q&A session, there will be time for asking questions directly to City staff from the Stormwater Office, Department of Environmental Resilience, Engineering, Planning and Zoning, and the Fire Department.
Marking four years since Goshen experienced its largest flood event in recorded history, City staff has finalized a draft plan to better understand the challenges and possible solutions to flooding impacts.
A draft of the City of Goshen’s Flood Resilience Plan is available for public review. The plan can be found online at www.goshenindiana.org/flood-zone. Printed drafts can be found at the Goshen Public Library, City Hall and the Utilities Business Office. The City also is collecting feedback. Residents can go to bit.ly/goshenfloodsurvey to give their input.
Marking four years since Goshen experienced its largest flood event in recorded history, City staff has finalized a draft plan to better understand the challenges and possible solutions to flooding impacts.
A draft of the City of Goshen’s Flood Resilience Plan is now available for public review. The plan can be found online at www.goshenindiana.org/flood-zone. Printed drafts can be found at the Goshen Public Library, City Hall and the Utilities Business Office. The City also is collecting feedback. Residents can go to bit.ly/goshenfloodsurvey to give their input.
“The City of Goshen continues to learn about the floodway and its impact on our community,” Mayor Jeremy Stutsman said. “Our dedicated staff has put tremendous effort in looking at ways we can minimize those effects from flooding.”
City staff will hold a public meeting to present and discuss the drafted plan at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17 in the Goshen Theater.
City staff and Mayor’s office have been working with Christopher Burke Engineering, LLC (Indianapolis) since late 2020 to draft a comprehensive flood plan for the city. In the wake of historic flooding in February, 2018, the City has recognized the need to address the persistence of flooding in Goshen, and the likelihood of increasing flood events in the future.
The public meeting will include input from City staff regarding the history of flooding in Goshen and an assessment of our vulnerability to future flooding; it will also include an overview presentation of the draft Flood Resilience Plan by Christopher Burke Engineering associates. Following these inputs there will be time for questions and discussion with the public, including an informal, open-house style opportunity to talk directly with staff.
Aaron Sawatsky-Kingsley, Director of the Department of Environmental Resilience, said the plan would help the City think about ways to minimize the effects of flooding, from damage, to costs, to clean-up.
“It’s a broad plan with a lot of ideas – that can’t all be accomplished at once – but seeing that we’re likely to experience more flooding over time, it’s really important for us to see what the options are,” he said. “There are things we can do to adapt to more water, and things which we can do to mitigate the impacts.”
In addition to the draft plan, the webpage at www.goshenindiana.org/flood-zone houses important information to allow residents to learn and make informed decisions about flood risk. The page contains tools for understanding the river gauge, the locations most at risk for flooding in Goshen, and Goshen’s flooding history.
In celebration of Black History Month, explore the story of Carl Stokes–a clean water hero. Also this issue, takes a look at the flooding of four years ago during Goshen’s historic February 2018 Flood. Visit the new flood zone page to find information about how the City is preparing Goshen to be more flood resilient. www.goshenindiana.org/flood-zone
In celebration of Black History Month, explore the story of Carl Stokes–a clean water hero. Also, this issue takes a look at the flooding of four years ago during Goshen’s historic February 2018 Flood. Visit the new flood zone page to find information about how the City is preparing Goshen to be more flood resilient.
Vibrant Communities is looking to the future with the Next Chapter, and their round of public input sessions begins next week.
If you live in Goshen and want to attend locally, a Vibrant Vibes workshop will be held at the Schrock Pavilion in Shanklin Park Wednesday, March 2 at 4 p.m.
Or check out their poster, which lists other scheduled workshops.
Governing Body: Goshen Redevelopment Commission Date of Meeting: February 18, 2022 Time of Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Place of Meeting: City Courtroom/Council Chambers, 111 East Jefferson, Goshen, IN
Pursuant to the provisions of the Open Door Law and Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5, the Goshen Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the City Courtroom/Council Chambers, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana.
Our future leaders have something to say—and the Goshen Community Relations Commission wants to hear it.
The CRC has organized an essay contest for all Goshen students in junior high through high school in which they are asked to discuss one of the eight Goshen CRC principles. The winners will receive up to $150 in cash.
Students who choose to participate will be entered in one of two categories: grades 7-8—who will be required to submit an essay of 300-600 words; and grades 9-12, who will be asked to submit an essay of 500-800 words.
The CRC principles are:
Honor the dignity of each person and each person’s rights
Listen to the diverse voices of the community
Cultivate constructive communication and engagement
Value honesty, truthfulness, and integrity
Promote a community that is safe for all
Acknowledge and accept the challenge of change—that it may have both positive and negative consequences
Promote the acceptance of differences
Promote equality and freedom from discrimination
A committee of five community members will read the essays and determine the winners. The first place winner in each category will be awarded $150; second place, $100; and third place, $50.
The deadline to submit an essay is March 21 at 5 p.m. A community celebration and award ceremony will be held Tuesday, April 12 at the Goshen City Council Chambers. More information about the event will be available on the City’s social media pages and website, www.goshenindiana.org. To view the essay contest prompt and form, go to goshenindiana.org/crc.
The following is a message from Vibrant Communities of Elkhart County:
Elkhart County is hosting “Vibrant Vibes”, a series of public events where you get to share your ideas about how we can make Elkhart County an even more vibrant place in the future.
This is the first round of public input gathering for the Next Chapter Process (a process that builds on our collective success to develop a new Action Plan for the County).
The events include in-person and virtual meetings and online activities.
Show your love for the County by joining your neighbors in this exciting moment.
Check out the schedule above or go to https://vibrantelkhartcounty.org/next-chapter/ to find a workshop time and location.
A virtual meeting will be held Thursday, February 24 at noon. Go to https://vibrantelkhartcounty.org/next-chapter/ to RSVP.
