How We Serve

The Sanitary Board consists of up to five members, with four members appointed to four-year terms by the Mayor and with the City Engineer serving by virtue of his/her office. A salary of $3,600 is paid annually to appointees for serving this board.

Meetings: 4:00 PM on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sanitary District’s Administration Building, located at 1100 E. 8th Street.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Sanitary Board is given the custody, administration, operation and maintenance of the sewage disposal and treatment plant of the City, together with all appurtenances, intercepting sewers, and necessary real estate, leases, franchises, easements and property rights necessary for the complete and efficient operation of the sewage disposal and treatment plant. The Sanitary Board also provides oversight related to stormwater/drainage issues within Michigan City and oversight of the Refuse Department.

Current Members

Name Expiration Appointment
Andrew Sperling 6/21/2028 Mayoral Appointment
Tina Mahone 7/1/2029 Mayoral Appointment
Don Babcock 1/1/2027 Mayoral Appointment
Tance Falls 11/9/2028 Mayoral Appointment
Timothy Werner, P.E.   City Engineer – virtue of position
Don Przybylinski   Council Liaison
Jewell Harris Jr., Attorney at Law   Board Attorney

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