FINANCIAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

City of Mishawaka Common Council Agenda April 13 2026

Personal property tax abatement granted to United Petfood

$19 million personal property (equipment and automation) investmentCity of MishawakaUNITED PETFOOD PRODUCERS USAApril 13, 2026

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Description

The Mishawaka Common Council adopted Resolution R2026-06 granting a five-year personal property tax abatement to United Petfood Producers USA at 1121 and 1025 West 11th Street. The firm will invest approximately $19 million in new manufacturing equipment, automation, robotics, and bulk receiving upgrades to support growth while retaining and expanding local employment. The personal property abatement operates under a four-year economic revitalization area designation and follows the city’s standard declining benefit schedule.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$19 million personal property (equipment and automation) investment

Vendor

UNITED PETFOOD PRODUCERS USA

Agency

City of Mishawaka, IN

Contract Type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Document Date

April 13, 2026

Contract Term

Five-year personal property tax abatement period within a four-year economic revitalization area window

Renewal Info

Economic Revitalization Area designation for four years; only equipment placed in service and fully assessed within that window qualifies for the five-year abatement schedule. Subsequent equipment investments after the ERA period would not receive this abatement. Annual compliance reviews will monitor continued eligibility.