CROWN POINT | Mayor Dan Klein gave an emotional farewell Monday night.

Klein, whose four-year term expires at the end of this year, said his tenure resulted in "unparalleled accomplishments for the city."

He talked about increases in police and fire protection, street paving and infrastructure, ethics, development and money-saving measures.

"We've secured more than $13.5 million in state and federal grants for infrastructure and community improvements," Klein said. "Grant funding for the I-65 project alone saved the city $5 million for a project that promises to add economic vitality and convenience to Crown Point for many years to come."

Klein said he was proud of helping create the Community of Character initiative and a Shared Ethics Advisory Commission with Highland and Munster.

"Our commitment to ethics has led to Crown Point's reputation as a stable business environment that offers all participants a level playing field," he said. "Employees, vendors, residents and visitors are all treated in a fair and equitable manner with respect for all."

Klein said he emphasized forward-thinking in his administration.

He cited the 109th interchange project, development of a master plan and commitment to Geographic Information Systems.

But what Klein said were his real legacies were accomplished at the end of his term.

He said the purchase of Breyfogle Farm for a sportsplex and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant will be his legacy for the city's future.

"Our purchase and our decisions have set a vision for the future of youth sports," he said.

Klein also mentioned the acquisition of the old Geisen Funeral Home as a benefit for future city offices and development of a new city hall.

He choked up as he closed his state of the administration speech, leaving the podium to a standing ovation.

"Crown Point is a better city today than it was four years ago," he said.