FINANCIAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

City of Mishawaka Common Council Agenda April 13 2026

Real property tax abatement approved for United Petfood

Over $30 million total planned investment; $11 million real property expansion; $19 million equipment and automation improvementsCity of MishawakaUNITED PETFOOD PRODUCERS USAApril 13, 2026

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Description

The Mishawaka Common Council approved Resolution R2026-05 granting a five-year real property tax abatement to United Petfood Producers USA for expansion of its facility at 1121 and 1025 West 11th Street. The company plans over $11 million in real property improvements as part of a $30+ million project, retaining 105 jobs and adding 31 new positions with significant local wage impact. The abatement operates within a four-year economic revitalization area window and uses a standard 5-year declining schedule.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Over $30 million total planned investment; $11 million real property expansion; $19 million equipment and automation improvements

Vendor

UNITED PETFOOD PRODUCERS USA

Agency

City of Mishawaka, IN

Contract Type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Document Date

April 13, 2026

Contract Term

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

Renewal Info

Designated as an Economic Revitalization Area for four years; the five-year abatement term for real property begins once full assessed valuation of the improvements is placed on the tax rolls. If the project is not started or completed within the four-year ERA period, abatement benefits for late or uncompleted portions would not apply. Abatement compliance is subject to annual Council review and could be revisited in future policy adjustments.