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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Goshen Economic Development Commission (“Commission”) will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on December 17, 2019, in the City Court Room/Council Chambers at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana, regarding the issuance and funding of revenue bonds (“Bonds”) for the financing of economic development facilities in the City of Goshen.

The proceeds of the Bonds in an amount not to exceed Twenty-two Million Dollars ($22,000,000) will be loaned to Green Oaks of Goshen, LLC (“Borrower”) to provide a portion of the funds to pay the costs of acquisition, design, construction, improvement and/or equipping of the assisted living facilities to be located in the City at or near 282 Johnston Street, Goshen, Indiana, consisting of approximately 120 assisted living units and certain functionally related improvements (“Development”). The Bonds will be special obligations secured by and payable solely from loan payments paid by Borrower and will not be general obligations of the City.

The Commission will consider whether the acquisition, design, construction and/or equipping of the Development will have an adverse competitive effect on any similar facility already constructed or operating near or in the City. If the Commission shall find for itself and on behalf of the City, that the proposed financing will be of benefit to the health and welfare of the City and complies with the purposes and provisions of Indiana Code § 36-7-11.9 and 36-7-12, the Commission will adopt a resolution approving the proposed financing and the form and terms of financing documents, and shall transmit the resolution to the Goshen Common Council for consideration together with the form of the proposed inducement resolution to be recommended to the Council.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and comment on any of the matters addressed.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Governing Body:
Goshen Economic Development Commission

Date and Time of Meeting:
December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Place of Meeting:
City Court Room/Council Chambers
Goshen Police & Court Building
111 East Jefferson Street
Goshen, Indiana

Pursuant to the provisions of the Open Door Law and Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5, the Goshen Economic Development Commission will hold a public meeting on December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Court Room/Council Chambers at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana.

STRONG WINDS EXPECTED

The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning for northern Indiana, including Elkhart County, from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Southwest winds will be 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

CITY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS PLANT FRUIT TREES FOR COMMUNITY ORCHARD

Volunteers from Goshen and surrounding communities spent Monday morning, Nov. 25, planting fruit trees to start a community orchard at Abshire Park, 1302 E. Lincoln Ave.

The planting was thanks, in part, to a $30,000 grant through the Arbor Day Foundation with corporate sponsorship from Enterprise Holdings Foundation.

The trees will bear a variety of fruits, from apples and pears to honeyberries and chestnuts. The plantings count toward the urban tree canopy goal of 45% by 2045 and the fruits, once grown, will be available for picking to anyone in the community.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SEAT OPEN

The Goshen Economic Development Commission will have a seat open in 2020. The City Council will review applications and make an appointment to the Economic Development Commission for four years.

The Goshen Economic Development Commission deals with matters related to the City of Goshen’s financing of economic development or pollution control facilities under Indiana Code § 36-7-12.  The Commission is made up of three commissioners appointed by the Mayor.  One of the members is selected by the Mayor, one is nominated by the County Council, and one is nominated by the City Council. 

The city’s Economic Development Commission meets when needed. Notices with the date, time and location of a meeting are issued ahead of time to notify the public.

To apply to become a member, click here.

NOTE: The City Council cannot make an appointment until 28 days after this position open announcement was published.

THANKSGIVING DAY

All City of Goshen offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Trash collection services will be delayed by one day after Thursday, November 29.

NO INTERURBAN TROLLEY SERVICE NOV. 28, 2019

The Interurban Trolley fixed route service and the Interurban Trolley ADA Access service will not operate in Elkhart or Goshen on Thursday, November 28, 2019, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Regular service will resume on Friday, November 29, 2019.

In addition, the Trolley Information offices and ADA Access Dispatch will be closed Thursday, November 28, as well as Friday, November 29, 2019. ADA Access riders should schedule transportation for Friday, November 29, Saturday, November 30, and Monday, December 2 before 4:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, November 27.

Transit information can be obtained by calling the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) at (574) 674-8894 or at www.interurbantrolley.com

World Toilet Day is Nov. 19

No Water No Flush: Our water shields us from germs. If we didn’t have our precious water supply and water systems, we couldn’t protect ourselves and our families from sanitation-related illnesses and diseases.

As citizens, help keep our water safe for all its uses by dropping off chemicals to Elkhart County’s household hazardous waste, dispose of unused medicine at the Goshen Police Department, and report potential polluters to Goshen Stormwater either through the City’s website or by calling 574-537-3832.