September 2021
Valpo Invests In Business Grants Awarded
The City of Valparaiso has awarded 50 Valparaiso businesses with Valparaiso Invests in Business (VIB) grants in an innovative program to support businesses with the added expenses they have incurred to maintain their workforce during the pandemic. The Valpo Invests in Business (VIB) grant was designed to help businesses maintain operations and retain their workforce, with a priority for low- to moderate-income jobs. The City worked to create this program by securing a grant through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) with additional support from the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission. Learn more. Pictured here is David and Deanna Gallardo of Mirror Image Dance Academy of Valparaiso, receiving a grant from Mayor Murphy and City Administrator Mike Jessen.
Paving Projects Begin
The City is beginning an ambitious multi-mile project that will improve more than four miles of the city’s most traveled roadways with substantial completion by Thanksgiving. The roadways to be improved are Calumet Avenue from Morgan to Bullseye Lake, Roosevelt Road from LaPorte to Calumet and Morgan Boulevard from Lincolnway to Calumet. Work will include structural resurfacing that will substantially extend the life of the roadway, plus pavement markings, curb repairs, sidewalk repairs along the roadway, including ADA ramps to improve accessibility. The City also plans to improve neighborhood streets this year including Ade Avenue, Chicago Street, Emmett Court, Napoleon Street, Northview Drive, Saddlebrook Crossing and Windsor Trail. Learn more.
Mayor's Youth Council Introduced
In August, Mayor Murphy launched the Mayor's Youth Council and introduced its 18 inaugural members at a special swearing in ceremony. Throughout the program, the Council will learn more about leadership, civic engagement and local government. We look forward to working with the Council throughout the school year and learning how Valparaiso can best serve and engage our youth. Learn more.
Volunteer - Home Team Valpo Fall Cleanup October 23
Spend the day outside and help your community with Home Team Valpo on Saturday, October 23! We are seeking group and individual volunteers to help homeowners with fall yard work and outdoor maintenance projects. Both skilled and unskilled volunteers are welcome. Additionally, homeowners seeking help with yard work and outdoor projects are invited to complete an application for assistance. Learn more and sign up on the Home Team Valpo website.
Party in the Park September 17
The 2021 Party in the Park fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, September 17 at Central Park Plaza. Help Valpo Parks, Valpo Parks Foundation and the City of Valparaiso Celebrate the Past & Ignite the Future! Come out and enjoy live music, premium food, a trivia competition and more while supporting Valpo Parks! Learn more.
City Approves Golf Cart Ordinance
The City has passed an ordinance allowing golf carts to be operated on designated City public rights of way, to include residential roadways. The ordinance was created to maximize safety and provide the protection needed for those interested. Key safety requirements include abiding by all traffic laws including seat belts, a limited capacity of six passengers, golf carts are limited to residential roadways and must be registered with the Valparaiso Police Department. Click the photo to view a recent Moment With The Mayor explaining the new ordinance. Visit our website to learn more about the golf cart ordinance and view a map of roadways for golf cart use.