Emilie Hunt

"It's somewhat unbelievable that we had no idea that one-and-a-half million dollars was sitting there, for this purpose only," said council member Emilie Hunt.

"I have a bit of a fear that this might throw up a lot of red tape, to the planning department, for city engineering, from an economic development standpoint, if we start putting requirements," said council member Jack Pupillo.

"It seems to me like we only have part of the picture right now, with the information given to us, but our job is to see where taxpayer funds are going and make sure that they're needed," council member Emilie Hunt said during Monday's meeting.

Valparaiso leaders are looking into what could be a creative way to make affordable housing more available. Weiss Entities is seeking a tax abatement for renovations it plans to make to the Golfview Apartments, which it recently purchased.

The Valparaiso City Council is looking at ways to lessen the impact of proposed water and sewer rate hikes.

The Valparaiso City Council is considering setting aside some cigarette tax revenue to hire its own attorney and outside consultants.

The Valparaiso City Council is voicing its support for gun safety.