Public hearing on I-65 and SR 2 interchange economic development area

Notice is hereby given that on August 27, 2026, the Lake County Redevelopment Commission (the "Commission") adopted Resolution No. 003A-2026 (the "Declaratory Resolution") declaring that a certain area within Lake County, Indiana, designated as the "I-65 and SR 2 Interchange Economic Development Area" (the "Economic Development Area"), is an economic development area within the meaning of Indiana Code 36-7-14, as amended (the "Act"), (ii) approving an economic development plan for the Economic Development Area (the "Economic Development Plan"), and (iii) designating a portion of the Economic Development Area as an "allocation area" for the purpose of the allocation and distribution of certain property taxes (commonly referred to as "tax increment") under Sections 39 and 39.3 of the Act.

Pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-14-17(a), the Commission is hereby publishing notice of the adoption and substance of the resolution in accordance with Indiana Code 5-3-1. The Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. (local time) at 2293 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307, in the Commissioner's Courtroom.

During the public hearing portion of the meeting, the Commission will receive and hear comments and remonstrances, written or oral, from persons interested in or affected by the proposed projects for the Economic Development Area (as more particularly described in the Economic Development Plan) and the proceedings pertaining thereto. Following the public hearing, the Commission will determine the public utility and the benefit of the proposed projects.

Maps and plats have been prepared and, along with the Economic Development Plan, can be inspected at the Lake County Community Economic Development Department, 2293 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307. The County Government Center is ADA compliant.