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REPORT OF SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
THE SUB - COMMITTEE HAS INSPECTED THE MINUTES OF THE
October 10, 2016
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT.
THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THE SAME BE APPROVED:
APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: October 24, 2016
ATTEST:
REGULAR MEETING October 10, 2016
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the
Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The
meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Scott and the Invocation and Pledge to the
Flag was given.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Tim Scott
Regina Williams- Preston
Randy Kelly
Josephine Broden
Dr. David Varner
Oliver J. Davis
John Voorde
Gavin Ferlic
Karen L. White
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kareemah Fowler
Jennifer Coffman
Alkeyna Aldridge
Joseph Molnar
Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand
Adriana Rodriguez
1St District, President
2nd District
3rd District
4th District
5th District
6th District, Vice President
At -Large
At- Large, Chairperson Committee of the Whole
At -Large
City Clerk
Chief Deputy Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Clerk Executive Assistant
Council Attorney
Legal Research Assistant
ORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion that the minutes of the September 26th, 2016
meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Karen White seconded
the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Tim Scott announced that Bills 41 -16, 59 -16, 60 -16, 61 -16, 63 -16, 44 -16, 45-
16, and 57 -16 will all be continued until later dates.
Councilmember Oliver Davis announced that at the next Zoning and Annexation Committee
meeting they will have an informational hearing only on the Commerce Center rezoning where
they will be asking for certain reports to be given to the Committee. The request list will be sent
out for an update to the Committee and Council for a building report, traffic study, Community
Investment report, Engineering report, Area Plan Commission confirmation of documents,
impact on housing, ABZA minutes from December 2013, and a recommendation from the
Mayor. We have ninety (90) days to complete this and would like to have this all done by the
first meeting in November.
16 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
PUBLICLY HONORING EMIL "LUCKY"
REGULAR MEETING October 10, 2016
REZNIK FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTY (50)
YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE AS A
MEMBER OF TRANSPO & FOR HIS
EXEMPLARY DEDICATION TO THE SOUTH
BEND
Councilmember Oliver Davis read the resolution in full and voiced his support for Lucky Reznik
and all the work he has done for the City. Councilmember Davis invited other members of
Transpo to come up to the podium as well.
John Leszczynski, Chairman of the Board of Transpo with a residential address of 1525 East
Riding Mall South Bend, stated he has known Lucky Reznik for all the years he has been on the
board. Lucky has been a true friend and mentor to him. Lucky is a pillar of the community
thinking always first for the riders in South Bend and Mishawaka.
David Cangany, General Manager and CEO of Transpo with offices at 1401 S. Lafayette Blvd
South Bend Indiana, stated he remembers when he interviewed for this position how much
Lucky stood out to him. Lucky has been a truly wonderful contribution to our community and
also known on a national level for his leadership in the transit field.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Offices on the 14th Floor of the County -City Building, stated he just
wanted to echo the voices praising Lucky. He stated he has come to know Lucky not only as a
community leader but also as a friend as they go to the same gym. From the locker -room to the
boardroom, Lucky is a decent and warm spirited and wise person. South Bend has been very
fortunate for nearly fifty (50) years for his service and guidance. Mayor Buttigieg also thanked
Mrs. Reznik for sharing Lucky with the City for all that time.
Councilmember Davis stated it is great to see so many people come out in support of someone
like Lucky who has given South Bend so much. It is amazing to see someone give so much
leadership to one community over such a long period of time.
Each Councilmember thanked Lucky for his service and dedication to South Bend.
Mr. Reznik thanked everyone for their kind words. He stated he has appreciated all the time he
has spent with Transpo. He thanked his wife for putting up with so many evenings where he
wasn't home and the times he had to travel.
No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill.
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill 16 -82. Councilmember Regina
Williams- Preston seconded the motion which carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES
Representing the City Administration will be Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
Mayor Buttigieg provided the Council with an update on the City and issues that have been of
interest lately. We have received word that legislation is moving through Congress on the
WRDA. This is important to South Bend because it includes language that will allow
affordability analysis and integrated planning when it comes to the CSO. The House and Senate
versions are a little different but we are all going to want to keep close tabs on this and there may
come a time where it will be important for the residents of South Bend to make their voices
known regarding favorability.
Smart Streets has entered into probably the most disruptive few days of the construction because
we have some East/West closures combined with utility work and work done in front of Chase
Tower. Reith Riley, the contractor for the project, has set a goal of Saturday October 15th, 2016
to have at least everything in between the curbs on Main Street completed. In a matter of days
everything south of Sample will have two -way traffic. The largest remaining piece will be
completing St. Joseph St. which will stretch into November. We are working hard to make sure
that goal is met. He stated his appreciation for the patience that the community has shown. The
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation has recognized the City of South Bend by granting the City the
Secretary's Award for Overall Success. This is the first time in recent memory that a U.S.
Cabinet Secretary has recognized South Bend and it was largely based on our work with Smart
Streets. We are not saying mission accomplished because we have a long way to go on this
project but it is nice to see that validation for the approach that the Administration has pressed
and the Council has approved.
The First Lady of the U.S. also took time to single out South Bend for the work the City has been
doing with her "Let's Move" initiative. That is a credit to a lot of people, largely in the County,
on reducing obesity and encouraging child nutrition, wellness, and exercise.
He stated his appreciation for the leadership and engagement of the Council on the question of
community and police relations. It continues to be the top topic in public discussion for Mayors
of diverse cities around the country and certainly that is true here. There continue to be a number
of conversations both public and quieter private conversations which we expect to continue in
the weeks and months to follow. He thanked the Council again for the dialogue that has been
very much open so far.
Mayor Buttigieg stated he would like to offer a couple of framing remarks around the budget and
salary ordinances that are before the Council tonight and in two (2) weeks. The overall story, as
he presented a few weeks backs when the budget was first brought to the Council, is that we are
working with tight resources but finding ways to get ahead of future structural issues while
maintaining the bond rating that has South Bend as one (1) of the best in our class fiscally. In
particular there will be reorganization that has been asked of the Council and will be seen in the
salary ordinances. Particularly consolidating the Parks and City venues into the Department of
Venues, Parks, and Arts which we think will bring our place making to the next level. Forming
the new Department of Innovation and Technology solidifies the gains we have made in terms of
our ability to have a forward looking IT department. The Police Department is also undergoing a
lot of structural and organizational work which bears on current and future salary ordinances.
When it comes to the salary ordinance itself, the Council will see some fluctuations in
headcount. There are a number of new positions, but six (6) of those in the Fire Department are
intended to more than pay for themselves due to reduced overtime. There are also some
reductions due to efficiencies like our Administration and Finance Department and a reduced
caseload in the Human Rights Commission.
Mayor Buttigieg wanted to state officially that the Administration heard the Council's interest in
moving faster than originally planned on the migration to $10.10 as the wage floor for City
employees. This was originally scheduled to be the second of three (3) years on a path to $10.10
but due to favorable news on income taxes and other adjustments that were made we were able
to be receptive to the Council and make that part of the budget this year. We really are trying to
adjust salaries throughout the City to maintain competitive from the bottom to the top. There will
be interest in some of the salaries at the department head level, but we are always guided by
trying to make sure our positions are competitive with our peer cities. Three (3) positions that are
likely to get attention are department head level positions. Hopefully everybody will probably
understand that the new position for the consolidated Department of Venues, Parks, and Arts has
greater responsibility than the current director position has. Also, the Controller and Corporation
Counsel positions have both demonstrated seven (7) figure value in terms of what the City can
do when those departments are going well. Millions of dollars in refunding savings have come
from the bond side in the Controller's Office and a tremendous amount of avoided litigation
when it comes to the good work done by our Legal team. Those may attract some attention
because their salaries are higher than the Mayor salary but that is appropriate given the market.
Mayor Buttigieg stated he wanted to stress the philosophical point about salaries that what goes
before the Council in the ordinance is not about any salary for any individual. Rather it is about
the salary that is appropriate for the position. Decisions about an individual based on
qualifications, experience, and performance are made with regard to what the Council passes as
the cap. An individual may make that amount or an amount that is less than the cap. It is in that
decision where the qualifications and success of the individual are considered. What we ask the
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Council to consider in making your decisions are what is appropriate for the position regardless
of who the individual holding that position may be.
The bargaining units are still in process and will go before the members of the respective
Teamsters and FOP bargaining units for those wages. We are trying to make sure that the two (2)
percent (2 %) increase that non - bargaining employees can expect are also given to the union
members. You may not see that in the base pay because some unions may prefer to recoup that in
the things of benefits or retirement. That point has guided the Administration in our
determination on what to bring to the Council
Public safety continues to be eighty -two (82 %) of the general plus fund. While we are requesting
a current funding level for the 2017 PSAP program, at a certain level we will be working in the
executive board and operations board to hopefully identify ways to not reach the cap of what we
are asking the Council to authorize.
In another area where the Administration really heard the Council is the Curbs and Sidewalks
program at $1.5 million. We understand that the neighborhoods are a major priority for the
Council and we are trying to make good on that.
Lastly as we prepare for the 2020 fiscal curb, we are going to be very careful about renewing any
positions. Anytime we have a retirement for example we are going to ask ourselves if it makes
sense for us to fill that position. It is just one (1) way to make sure we are remaining lean and
efficient as a City.
Mayor Buttigieg thanked the Council for listening to his presentation and offered to answer any
questions.
Council President Scott stated we will do two (2) questions per Councilmember fairly quickly
because we have a long agenda before us.
Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston thanked the Mayor for hearing the Council's request
to raise the minimum wages for the City a year ahead of schedule.
Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated there are a lot of good things in that presentation and
thanked the Mayor for the entirety of his report. She asked how we could get the budget to a two
(2) year cycle. When we look at the Administration's staff time and Council time that goes into
this it really is an incredible amount of time. That would be a worthwhile conversation to have.
This process this year with the Priority Based Budgeting has been terrific and is a great direction.
She stated she doesn't believe anyone on the Council is afraid of the heavy work load but the
question still needs to be asked if we could drive anything policy -wise downstate to get a change
to that.
Mayor Buttigieg responded he would be the first to welcome anything we can do to keep the
workload associated with budgeting under control. Once we get full blown Priority Based
Budgeting in place next year we will be in that much better position to make decisions on a
broader horizon and certainly welcome that conversation both here in South Bend and downstate.
Councilmember Broden stated one (1) of the resounding questions at the meeting out in the
community, albeit though there weren't that many people there, was how do we make this
process more open and available on an ongoing basis so it is not a really loaded crunch just in a
one (1) month period. We should bring along the public on a quarterly basis. There have been
terrific tools developed by the finance folks to make it easier for the public to understand but
there has been an intense interest from people on how we are spending our dollars and what we
are spending them on. The Administration has done terrific things in that regard but we can
always be better.
Mayor Buttigieg responded that for us transparency really means not only pushing information
out but also making it user friendly. That is why the Administration and Finance Department
created the Popular Annual Financial Reports so they don't have to know how to read a CAFR to
understand where their money is going. We want to move more in that direction so the
information is not only available but also intelligible for the public.
Councilmember Broden responder that is terrific, thank you.
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Councilmember Oliver Davis thanked the Mayor for speeding up the $10.10 minimum wage
because he had expressed the desire for that at our last Council meeting. Along with the Curbs
and Sidewalks Program, those have been key issues that have come up from the district. He
asked the Mayor for an outline of seven (7) things in this budget that we are actually doing to
prepare for the 2020 fiscal cliff so that we can go out and explain it to our constituents and also
the CSO agreement. Also, Councilmember Davis asked what we can do to address our tent city
developing under the bridge. It is getting cold out and those people need shelter. He asked if we
can open up more shelters or aid some other non - profits looking to help. Some of those people
because of past reasons cannot stay in some of those shelters but they are still members of our
community and we have to deal with the problem.
Mayor Buttigieg responded those questions probably deserve richer answers than we probably
have time for tonight but stated he would work on communicating clearly what we are trying to
do about the fiscal cliff and CSO. On the homelessness issue, Suzanna Fritzberg, Deputy Chief
of Staff for the Mayor's Office, is coordinating an interagency conversation and we are going to
have a number of fairly swift and urgent dialogues with community partners to work on some
solutions. There is probably going to a difference in the short, medium, and long -term solutions
but we are certainly very conscience that it is on people's minds.
Councilmember Davis asked that when they have those meetings if they could copy the Council
on the emails to let us know. So many times we are asked as Councilmembers what are we doing
as a City and he would like to be able to share those details. That could involve a member of the
Council sitting in on the meeting so we actually know what the Administration is doing.
Mayor Buttigieg responded that he would be happy to do that and if any of the Council present
wished to compile a list of Councilmembers who want to be more in the loop on the
homelessness issue we will take that and use it to keep Council informed.
Councilmember John Voorde stated one (1) thing he is particularly impressed by and supportive
of are the changes in the Parks Department and expansion of duties there. He stated he looks
forward to seeing that playing out and the IT Department as well. So many things that are maybe
beyond his technological skill level but can appreciate what is being done there.
Councilmember Karen White thanked the Mayor for addressing the minimum wages for our
employees, that was a top priority and for the City to have the opportunity to not wait until next
year is a good move and our employees will be very pleased. As we end the budget process, she
stated she wanted to publicly thank the Administration specifically John Murphy and his staff for
all of their hard work and responded to the questions that the Councilmembers had. She also
thanked them for attending all the meetings over the past two (2) months. She specifically likes
the four (4) page summary that was developed by Jennifer Hockenhull, Councilmember White
stated she has used that information multiple times and citizens have responded it is very user
friendly. She stated she brings it to her visits to the neighborhood associations. She particularly
liked the focus regarding salary adjustments of looking not at the individual but the position.
Council President Tim Scott also thanked the Mayor for the minimum wage increase because it
was definitely discussed within Council. Also following up on Councilmember Broden's
comments, in his business they put out quarterly KPI reports. That may help transparency to get
a KPI of what each department is doing in relation to the budget. That may help show citizens
where we are at as a City throughout the year and go a long way for the Council as well.
Mayor Buttigieg responded he will certainly take that idea into consideration and one (1) bit of
good news from IT is next year we will be in a better position than ever before to satisfy that
request.
Council President Scott thanked the Mayor for his total report.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
At 7:47 p.m. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the
Whole. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson, presiding.
REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 2016
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in
accordance with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
35 -16
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND
BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP,
CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; COUNCILMANIC
DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR 22965,24632,24650, AND
24700 US 20; 54270 PINE ROAD; AND A
TRACT OF LAND ADJACENT TO AND EAST
OF 54270 PINE ROAD, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Councilmember Oliver Davis, Committee Chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee,
reported that they met and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation.
Angela Smith, Area Plan Commission with offices on the 1 Ph Floor of the County -City
Building, served as the presenter of this bill. The petitioner is seeking to rezone this property and
annex into the City of South Bend under the LI Light Industrial zoning designation. Ms. Smith
provided images of the property which are on file with the City Clerk's Office. The existing
property is agricultural and general manufacturing. It is surrounded by a variety of zoning
districts in the County ranging from M- Manufacturing to R- Single - Family District. There are no
proposed developments at this time so there is not a site plan associated with the rezoning and
annexation. The total areas for annexation is seventy -one (71) acres while the total areas to be
rezoned is sixty -eight (68) acres. This comes to the Council with a favorable recommendation
from the Area Plan Commission subject to written commitments, the written commitments state
that at such time the property is developed if the property owner wishes to access Pine Road they
must complete a traffic study that is accepted by both the City and County Engineering
Departments and approved by INDOT.
Mike Danch, 1643 Commerce Dr. South Bend, served as the petitioner for this bill. What we are
asking to do is annex this ground just to the west of the airport. There was an agreement between
the City of South Bend and the Airport Authority, the City did some recruitments for the Airport
Authority and in exchange for that the City is getting the property. We would like to take this
from the County and bring it into the City of South Bend under the LI Light Industrial category.
As earlier mentioned, any eventual development would be subject to the written commitments.
There were no questions from the Council.
There were no comments from members of the public.
Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Substitute Bill 35 -16 to the full Council
with a favorable recommendation subject to the written commitments dated August 17th, 2016
and set for third reading on October 24th, 2016. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the
motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
41 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 EAST COLFAX
AVENUE, 228 & 230 SYCAMORE STREET, &
312 LASALLE AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC
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DISTRICT NO.4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston made a motion to continue Bill 41 -16 until November
14th, 2016 and accept the substitute on file with City Clerk's Office. Councilmember Dr. David
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
55 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE- AFFIRMING
ORDINANCE NO. 10333 -14 AND FIXING THE
ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE
BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Councilmember John Voorde, Committee Chair of the Health and Public Safety Committee,
reported that they met and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation.
John Murphy, City Controller with offices on the 12th Floor of the County -City Building, served
as the presenter and petitioner for this bill. On October 27th, 2014 the Council passed a three (3)
year collective bargaining ordinance covering 2015, 2016, and 2017. This ordinance just
reaffirms the agreement negotiated at that time. During that time first class firefighters received a
two point two percent (2.2 %) raise during each of those years.
Councilmember Davis asked if that increase was in their base salaries and not the fringe benefits.
Mr. Murphy responded it was an increase in their base salary.
There were no comments from the members of the public.
Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill 55 -16 to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
56 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE
ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON
COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2017
Councilmember Karen White, Committee Chair of the Personnel and Finance, reported that they
met and send this forward with a favorable recommendation.
Council President Tim Scott, with offices on the 4th Floor of the County -City Building, served
as the presenter and petitioner for this bill. We are proposing for the Common Council to receive
a two percent (2 %) maximum increase raise for 2017. Current salary is $18,658 and this would
bump that up to $19,030. Council President Scott thanked all the Councilmembers for their input
and the service on this Council. He also thanked Council Vice President Oliver Davis and
Committee of the Whole Chairperson Gavin Ferlic not only for this portion of the budget but
also for the entire Council budget.
Councilmember Davis stated he would like to clarify that the two percent (2 %) is consistent with
what the other employees across the City are receiving.
Council President Scott responded that is a good point. We traditionally go in line with what the
common salary increase for employees across the City is.
There were no comments from the members of the public.
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Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill 55 -16 to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of nine (9) ayes
57 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE
ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND
CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston made a motion to continue Bill 57 -16 until October
24th, 2016. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
58 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 20 -18 AND
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 2 -213 OF
THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCREASE PARKING FINES, AND TO ADD A
NEW SECTION 20 -23.1 TO PROVIDE FOR
DISCRETIONARY AMNESTY BY CITY CLERK
Councilmember Karen White, Committee Chair of the Personnel and Finance, reported that they
met and send this forward with a favorable recommendation.
Aaron Perri, Director of the Parks Department, served as the petitioner and presenter of this bill.
He stated he will be discussing in this presentation not only this ordinance but also things that
pertain to Bill 16 -81 which the Council will hear later tonight. The Power Point presentation
used by Mr. Perri is on file with the City Clerk's Office. Last summer, the Department of
Community Investment and DTSB went under a six (6) month parking study where they hired a
group to evaluate our entire parking program downtown. We looked at our current supply, future
demand, turnover rates, occupancy rates, and benchmarked what other cities are doing. It was
heavily weighted with stakeholder engagement throughout. We heard from the parkers,
businesses, and a public survey was distributed. In late February and early March of this year the
findings were presented at a public meeting at the Century Center and was shortly thereafter
posted on the City website. Throughout the summer we made sure we met individually with
stakeholder groups that are going to be impacted by these findings whether they be rate changes
or other changes. We went through a tremendous amount of input to ensure we are bringing the
Council the best possible legislation. We also did some legal and technical preparation, there are
some really new and creative things we are introducing to South Bend and we are making sure
we have the technology available to execute those ideas. That brings us here today to approve
these changes and embed them in the 2017 budget. There are a large amount of deferred
maintenance projects in the garages and the need for new signage as well. We will have some
new automation that helps us accept credit cards and automatic payments.
Mr. Perri continued by explaining the three (3) large findings: First, there is a sufficient parking
supply to keep up with increasing demand. There are some blocks that are deficient but there are
many blocks that have more than enough supply so there are some programmatic changes we
need to put in place to ensure that proper parking is allocated. The average stay in DTSB is just
under two (2) hours so it comes to show that the one (1) hour spaces are really not being used
and we intend to change all of those to two (2) hours. We will keep the fifteen (15) minute
spaces. We also plan to make all grace periods in the garages consistent at two (2) hours free at
all three (3) garages. Second, parking garage rates are too low to sustain operational and capital
needs. Our rates are however significantly lower than other municipalities. We hope to
implement some creative alternate rate structures and introduce some things we have never seen
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before in South Bend. Third, the citation fines for on- street parking were too low to encourage
the type of behaviors we want to see and the turnover we would like to see. We also know that
the collection rates are too low as well. The Clerk's Office is correcting some of those things and
we will get a presentation from the Clerk in a few moments.
Currently with parking rates compared to similar sized cities in the area, South Bend is at the
bottom. Our reserved rate, which is one (1) person one (1) spot, is very inexpensive currently
which leads to a lot of unused space. The last time the parking rates were increased was 2008.
Previously the City had been on a five (5) year trend so certainly this is going to be the longest
period without an increase in forty (40) years. The parking study uncovered approximately $4.75
million in capital needs in the parking garages. The calculated break -even point to keep up with
those needs is approximately $125 per parker per month. We are not intending to make the rate
that high and certainly not suggesting it. This just shows the City will continue to subsidize the
garages to a degree.
One (1) piece of legislation deals with the on- street citations which is this ordinance here. The
fine would increase from $10 to $20 and the late fee remains exactly the same at $10. If the
person does not pay in fourteen (14) days they are assessed the late fee. We are implementing
something brand new which is a warning ticket. We are aware that we want to be a hospitable
place to do business and it is common for people to not catch the sign or understand how parking
works. This ordinance establishes that the first ticket a person receives each year will be a
warning ticket and will not owe any money. It is important to note those warning tickets and
increase in fees only apply to time violations. All other violations and fees stay the same. We
will also introduce an annual late fee amnesty day which would apply to violations where there
would be one (1) day per year where the person would be forgiven of any late fees. This
encourages people to pay their overdue tickets.
Finally, the parking rate structure will change and some new rates will be decreased and some
rates will be increased. We will have a $10 increase in the average monthly subscription. There
is a $25 increase in the premium reserved spot which is that one (1) spot for one (1) person and
the idea is that we want to discourage people from purchasing those but if they want to they will
pay a premium for it. The more spots we have reserved on a one (1) to one (1) basis the less
turnover we have which is an important piece of this demand issue.
There will be a number of discounts, the increases tend to be the headlines but in several
scenarios people will see their fees go down. We will offer a part-time parker rate which is at a
$25 discount. That is for people parking twenty -five (25) hours a week or less. This is primarily
designed for part-time workers such as restaurant workers. Mr. Perri shared a story where a
server at a restaurant was disappointed that the parking rates were going up but after talking it
through they realized their rate will go down by about $15 a month. There will also be a
discounted rate for downtown residents. We are aware that the residential population continues
to grow and we want to encourage that.
Finally, the daily rate max will increase from $5 to $10 which is equivalent with what is over at
Eddy Street Commons. We are committed to keeping nights and weekends free which is very
important. The stakeholders were very adamant about keeping nights and weekends free and we
heard that. The special event rate will also remain at $5 and there will always be a free option for
all special events at the other two (2) garages. Mr. Perri invited City Clerk Fowler to explain the
new amnesty program.
City Clerk Kareemah Fowler, offices on the 4th Floor of the County -City Building, the amnesty
program will allow residents to pay past parking violations at the initial cost of the ticket. We
believe this is a win -win opportunity for the residents of South Bend and the City. It gives the
residents and business owners an opportunity to clean the slate while giving the Ordinance
Violations Bureau the opportunity to collect on violations outside of the statutory limits. It
should also increase ordinance violation revenue.
We currently write $1.1 million in total parking tickets in South Bend. Our collection rate is
currently twenty percent (20 %) but we plan for that to increase because we just recently received
access to the BMV records as of May 1St, 2016.
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The Office of the City Clerk will work in collaboration with stakeholders, City Departments, and
DTSB to determine a mutually convenient day and approach. Amnesty day will be advertised
through press releases, City websites, and the current City Clerk's distribution list and social
media. We don't have anything for projected revenue but other cities have been very successful.
For example, Chicago saw a forty percent (40 %) increase in collections and during their two (2)
week amnesty period they collected $7 million but that was all code violations. If amnesty day is
successful we can look towards doing this for all tickets but right now we are just starting with
parking tickets.
Councilmember Davis asked how much we are currently collecting through the garages.
Mr. Perri responded we currently receive about $1.2 million annually.
Councilmember Davis asked how much we are off from breaking even.
Mr. Perri responded we are on budget but that is with a big subsidy from the City. These changes
would bring in an estimated $213,000 for the garage.
Councilmember Davis asked where the money goes for the parking fines.
Mr. Perri responded it also goes into the garage fund.
Councilmember Davis stated now that we have the BMV access to do better on collections, we
can make that $213,000 from the fines. With the collection program in place, if we can boost our
collections to say sixty percent (60 %) we would have enough to cover all of the capital funds
plus have extra monies and at this section given the fact that we are about to vote on raises for
utilities, raises for water, raise for sewer, raises for everything else when we can look at having a
better collection program in place then we don't necessarily, even though it's been eight (8)
years, this is something we don't have to put on the people of South Bend. We have already met
our budget and need $213,000 in capital and we can collect all of that money and even have a
surplus with the issue of having a better collection process so therefore there is no need to have
more monies raised from the people of South Bend.
Mr. Perri responded that the amount of capital needs far exceeds the $213,000.
Councilmember Davis stated he needs dollars. He asked for a firm dollar amount that we need to
raise not just "far exceeds ". He stated in his mathematical brain, he came to the determination
that if we had a better collection system based on what our capital expenses are we could make
that. If we need say an extra $50,000 we can cut some of the raises and maybe go up $5 for the
fee instead of $10. He stated he has a concern that just because we haven't raised fines in eight
(8) years doesn't mean we should. He asked earlier with Councilmember White that we need a
list of all these raises and he has a concern of having all these things come up piece by piece to
the people of South Bend and we can be creative enough to get all of our capital needs met
without having to do that.
Mr. Perri responded there is a lot to follow here but he will stick with the parking topic.
Councilmember Davis stated Mr. Perri just said they all go together.
Mr. Perri responded he did some quick math that the gross revenue potential even if we collected
one hundred percent (100 %) of tickets issued would be $276,000. Remember we are doing some
changes in terms of offering a free ticket and things of that nature.
Councilmember Davis asked when Mr. Perri put these figures together did they factor a higher
rate of collections. He stated the exact dollar amount we can deal with that later on but to his
knowledge what he received today does factor in the higher rates of collection. We have only
had that access for the last few months and during that time we have done really well. If we
really push forward we can do better for collections.
Mr. Perri responded that is a thought to consider but even if we got one - hundred percent (100 %)
of the fees and did the fee increases we talked about today, which are off - settled by some of the
decreases, the gross revenue potential isn't even $500,000 annually and we've got over $4.75
million worth of deferred capital needs. We still have to subsidize this from somewhere.
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Councilmember Davis asked how much would we have to subsidize because he would be more
willing to vote yes tonight if we can justify to people that we will still be in debt on the garages.
At the moment we don't know how far we are in debt. He stated his opinion that if we get that
collection rate up we don't need these increases.
Mr. Perri responded we are at an annual operating deficit of $900,000 a year right now on the
garages that is subsidized from the rest for the City. Even if we got one - hundred percent (100 %)
collections and did the fees we would still be $500,000 a year short.
Councilmember Davis stated he thought we met budget already with the current system.
Chairperson Ferlic commented that we are meeting budget but that is with the City still
subsidizing from somewhere else. Right now that is at about $900,000 in subsidies. This all still
comes from the taxpayers anyway.
Councilmember Broden asked going forward knowing the history that there hadn't been changes
in a while, what would Mr. Perri's recommendation be on when the increases should be.
Mr. Perri responded the historic cadence had been approximately every five (5) years. He
recommends to get back on that cycle. The consultant of the parking study actually
recommended to build it into the ordinance. That was a recommendation we didn't follow.
Councilmember Broden asked why not have the escalation built in so we don't have to deal with
this every five (5) years.
Mr. Perri responded he didn't believe the Council would like to legislate automatic increases.
Councilmember Broden stated one (1) of the report's recommendations was a need for better
signage and awareness. How fast are some of those improvements like automation going to
happen.
Mr. Perri responded it is part of the entire project we are looking to introduce. Some of these
capital funds go to address signage and equipment upgrades. It is our goal by January 1St, 2016
when these rates go into effect to have the automatic payment systems up and running. In terms
of signage and awareness there is a desire by his office as well as the Board of Public Works to
do a sign audit in downtown and understand a comprehensive way - finding package. That may
take a little bit longer but it is an important piece of the puzzle.
Councilmember Broden thanked Mr. Perri for his answers. In regards to the amnesty program,
she asked if anyone feels that one (1) day will be a sufficient time period given these numbers of
uncollected tickets.
Clerk Fowler responded if it is just for parking, one (1) day will be sufficient. If we expand to all
citations in the City that would be a different story. She stated she is glad to work with Council
and all other stakeholders to tweak and expand the program as we move forward.
Councilmember Williams- Preston asked if people could pay online for that amnesty program.
Clerk Fowler responded they could go online and pay and also come in. There is one (1) other
provision in here that people would still have to pay court costs if the ticket was sent to legal.
When this first goes into effect, we will probably see the biggest economic impact because we
will have the ability to go back on tickets that are outside the statutory limit.
Councilmember Davis asked what percentage of people are currently paying late.
Clerk Fowler responded in total we only have twenty percent (20 %) total of people paying. That
means automatically eighty percent (80 %) of the other people are late. It may be a bit larger than
that because some that do pay, pay after the late fee.
No one from the public spoke in favor of the bill.
Those from the public wishing to speak in opposition:
Jesse Davis, P.O. Box 10205 South Bend IN, stated he has a couple of concerns and questions.
The good point was made that we are throwing around numbers like $1.1 million and then it goes
down to $213,000. It is pretty confusing for someone trying to follow along plus throwing in
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collection rates. The whole idea of Smart Streets was to bring people downtown and make it
friendlier. Now we are going to jack these rates up, which are in some cases a little crazy, which
would discourage people from coming downtown. We have other issues with parking. If you go
to the courthouse there is very limited parking, which is dedicated to the police. Then if a
resident goes into the courthouse and is stuck there too long and then you get a time violation
ticket. There shouldn't be any parking limit in front of the courthouse. There are also spots
outside this building that are very confusing to understand between the lack of signs and curb
painting. This is a nice little trap to raise money. Also, Mr. Davis asked why Mr. Perri is up here
talking about these ordinances because this is supposed to be run by DTSB.
Mr. Perri was given the opportunity for a rebuttal. He stated just to clear up confusion, the
garages are currently operating at about a $900,000 annual loss inclusive of capital. What we
stand to gain is to take that down about $200,000 by the parking fine program and new parking
rate structures. The idea is to make a kinder and gentler parking enforcement by introducing part -
time parker rates, residential parking rates, increasing the number of two (2) hour spaces, and
adding the warning ticket as well as the amnesty day. Finally, he stated he is speaking as a
representative of the Parks Department. Recently parking garages were assigned from the
Department of Community Investment to the Parks Department. Historically they were always
run by the Parks Department, they went to Community Investment for a period of time, and now
they are back under Parks. DTSB does do the operations of the garages and they are a strong
partner with this and have been involved throughout the entire study.
Councilmember Davis thanked Mr. Perri because she was really concerned that here we were
just increasing another fee but at least there has been some creativity and consideration in terms
of how can we offer relief as well. With the amnesty day program and with the warning ticket
being issued first that is great. Also increasing the number of spaces which are two -hour parking
is a great idea as well. At least there has been an effort and she stated she recognizes it and
appreciates it. The City needs to continue to think in this way anytime we talk about raising fees
also to be creative to lesser the burden. and provide some relief.
Councilmember Davis stated that's why his first question was about the budget, because of that
conversation it has come out that the garages are $900,000 in the hole. He asked how long the
garages have been in debt like that and what has been done in the past to get out of that hole.
This ordinance does not bring us completely out of the hole and he has a concern that there will
be increased policing to get out of the hole. It was shared we do not know what our projected
revenues will be. We may be back here next year asking to raise fees again. We have to find
other measures to take care of those things, we keep hiking up all of our fees. We are trying to
tell everyone to come downtown but we are hiking the fees.
Mr. Perri responded that there is an appropriate level of subsidies that taxpayers will bear as a
whole and that's how we have been making up the gap. We are meeting budget, but we are just
subsidizing it from other areas of the City. If we wanted to have completely no subsidies for the
garages it would be $125 per month per parker and we shouldn't go that high.
Councilmember Davis asked where we are subsidizing it from.
John Murphy, City Controller with offices on the 12th Floor of the County -City Building,
responded we subsidize from a few funds. The TIF fund is one (1) fund we have used at times,
other times we have used COIT. Those are probably the two (2) primary funds we have used.
Really the capital expenditures have been more of a problem. In the past we really were
deferring capital and breaking even just by the parking garage fund itself, but now the capital is
really catching up with us so we have put more money into capital the past four (4) or five (5)
years from those sources.
Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Substitute Bill 58 -16 to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay. ( Councilmember Oliver Davis)
59 -16
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING October 10, 2016
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE
ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE
BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
CALENDAR YEARS 2017, 2018, 2019 AND 2020
Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to continue Bill 59 -16 until October 24th, 2016.
Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
60 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO
VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY LYING WEST OF PORTAGE AVENUE,
BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTH
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF BULLA STREET
AND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE
NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF KING STREET
IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston made a motion to continue Bill 60 -16 until October
24th, 2016. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice
vote of nine (9) ayes.
61 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FIXING MAXIMUM
WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR
CALENDAR YEARS 2017 -2020
Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to continue Bill 61 -16 until October 24th, 2016.
Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
62 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE
ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Councilmember Karen White, Committee Chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee,
reported that they met and send this forward with a favorable recommendation.
John Murphy, City Controller with offices on the 12th Floor of the County -City Building, served
as the presenter for this bill. This bill increases the Mayor's salary by two percent (2 %) for a
total of $106,579. This is consistent with the Council salaries and standard non - bargaining
positions.
There were no questions from the Council.
No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill.
Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill 62 -16 to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation. Councilmember Tim Scott seconded the motion which carried by a
voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
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63 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE
FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES
OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-
BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to continue Bill 63 -16 until October 24th, 2016.
Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
64 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2 -13 OF
THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
LISTING CITY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
TO ADD THE INNOVATION AND
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, AND TO
REORGANIZE THE PUBLIC PARKS
DEPARTMENT UNDER A NEW, EXPANDED
DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to amend Bill 64 -16 so that in the title it should be
section two dash thirteen (2 -13) as opposed to two point thirteen (2.13) also on page three (3)
subparagraph (13)(6)(a) and to add at the very end of that paragraph a comma and golf courses.
Councilmember Tim Scott seconded the motion carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember Karen White, Committee Chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee,
reported that they met and send this forward with a favorable recommendation.
James Mueller, Chief of Staff of the Mayor's Office with offices on the 14th Floor of the County
City- Building, served as the presenter and petitioner of this bill. Mr. Mueller stated he hopes
most of the Councilmembers will agree with Councilmember Voorde's sentiments earlier that
these two (2) reorganized departments are very exciting for what they will bring to the citizens of
South Bend. He thanked Council President Scott for his role as Chair of the IT Committee and
helping to forge that vision for the Innovation and Technology Department. Amazingly, they
have been able to do most of the things in their three (3) year strategic plan in less than one (1)
year. We don't want to raise expectations too much but just imagine what these two (2) groups
can do when they have a clear organization and do not have to worry about reordering the
departments. This ordinance before the Council is less exciting if you are interested in the
difference in the structural organization of these departments, if you want that breakdown please
see their respective budget presentations which laid those structures out in detail and have before
and after layouts. It is clear to anyone looking at this that it is a big improvement on clarity of
organization and efficiency. This particular ordinance in the municipal code lists all City
departments and the core functions of those departments. This bill simply adds the Innovation
and Technology Department and renames the Parks Department as the Venues, Parks, and Arts
Department. It also clarifies that some of the responsibilities of the other departments have
shifted over the years that just didn't get updated in the code.
There were no questions from the Council.
No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill.
Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to send Bill 64 -16 to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
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CONTINUED IN COUNCIL PORTION ONLY
44 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING
MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS
OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS,
AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME
SHALL TAKE EFFECT
Councilmember Randy Kelly made a motion to continue Bill 44 -16 until October 24th, 2016.
Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
45 -16
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING
MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED
ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, AND
OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
Councilmember Karen White made a motion to continue Bill 45 -16 until October 24th, 2016.
Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
46 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF
TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING
REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY
EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH
BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept Substitute Bill 46 -16. Councilmember
John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Substitute Bill 46 -16 to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
47 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING,
ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SOUTH
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October 10, 2016
BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION'S 2017 BUDGET AND
LEVYING THE TAX AND FIXING THE RATE
OF THE TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RAISING REVENUE TO FUND THE SOUTH
BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2017
Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill 47 -16 to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice
vote of nine (9) ayes.
RISE AND REPORT
Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember
Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City building at 8:43 p.m. Council President
Tim Scott presided with nine (9) members present
BILLS — THIRD READING
46 -16 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF
TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING
REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY
EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH
BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to pass Bill 46 -16. Councilmember Karen
White seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
47 -16 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING,
ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SOUTH
BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION'S 2017 BUDGET AND
LEVYING THE TAX AND FIXING THE RATE
OF THE TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RAISING REVENUE TO FUND THE SOUTH
BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2017
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Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to pass Bill 47 -16. Councilmember Dr. David
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
55 -16 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE- AFFIRMING
ORDINANCE NO. 10333 -14 AND FIXING THE
ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE
BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Councilmember Karen White made a motion to pass Bill 55 -16. Councilmember Dr. David
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
56 -16 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE
ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON
COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2017
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to pass Bill 56 -16. Councilmember Dr. David
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay.
(Council President Tim Scott)
58 -16 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 20 -18 AND
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 2 -213 OF
THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCREASE PARKING FINES, AND TO ADD A
NEW SECTION 20 -23.1 TO PROVIDE FOR
DISCRETIONARY AMNESTY BY CITY CLERK
Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept Substitute Bill 58 -16. Councilmember Dr.
David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to pass Substitute Bill 58 -16. Councilmember
Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1)
nay. (Councilmember Oliver Davis)
62 -16 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE
ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to pass Bill 62 -16. Councilmember Karen White
seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
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October 10, 2016
THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2 -13 OF
THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
LISTING CITY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
TO ADD THE INNOVATION AND
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, AND TO
REORGANIZE THE PUBLIC PARKS
DEPARTMENT UNDER A NEW, EXPANDED
DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to amend Bill 64 -16 as it was in the Committee of
the Whole. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to pass Bill 64 -16 as amended. Councilmember
Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
16 -67 `A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP
(AIRPORT AUTHORITY ANNEXATION AREA)
Councilmember Oliver Davis, Committee Chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee,
reported that they met and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation.
Michael Divita, Department of Community Investment with offices on the 14th Floor of the
County -City Building, served as the presenter for this bill. This fiscal plan is for a seventy -one
point three (71.3) acre annexation requested by the Airport Authority property owner of seven
(7) properties southwest of the Bypass and Lincolnway West. As the Council heard earlier in the
meeting, the Airport Authority will transfer the property to the City to market for light industrial
uses. No capital improvements are planned by the City as part of this annexation. Water is
available along the Lincolnway West edge of the site. Sewer usage would have to be extended to
the site at the developer's cost. A portion of Pine Rd. will be added to the City as will a section
of Lincolnway West but as U.S. 20 it will continue to be maintained by the Indiana Department
of Transportation. The annexation area will be added to the Common Council's First District and
be served by Police Beat Twenty -Four (24), Fire Station six (6) located on Western Avenue,
Emergency Medics Four (4) and Five (5), and Code Enforcement Area Eight (8). These and
other non - capital services will be in place within one (1) year of the effective date of the
annexation with response times comparable to other areas in the City.
There were no questions from the Council.
No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill.
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill 16 -67. Councilmember Karen White
seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
16 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING PARKING RATES, CHARGES,
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AND RULES FOR PUBLICLY - OWNED
PARKING FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Karen White, Committee Chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee,
reported that they met and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation.
Aaron Perri, Director of the Parks Department, served as the presenter and petitioner of this bill.
We have addressed this in the previous presentation. This is the second part of the changes, the
Council already voted on the rates and fines of the on- street parking this particular bill is for the
garages.
Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated he would like to clarify that for all practical purposes
the two (2) hour free parking remains on the streets downtown.
Mr. Perri responded that is correct and there will actually be more two -hour spots than there are
currently.
Councilmember Dr. Varner stated many of the stakeholders and businesses which rent these
spaces have already been included and did not find this to be an alarming proposal. Maybe they
were not in total favor of it but they didn't find it as something alarming.
Mr. Perri stated the users of the garages have been involved entirely in the process from the
study period through findings and implementation. All regular parkers got an email about the
changes about two (2) weeks ago and we haven't heard much at all in response. The South Bend
Tribune article that spoke on this topic actually interviewed three (3) business owners that were
in favor of the changes and we were pleased to hear that.
No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill.
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill 16 -81. Councilmember Karen White
seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay.
(Councilmember Oliver Davis)
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic left the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Quorum now stands at eight (8)
Councilmembers present.
BILLS FIRST READING
65 -16 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 913 LAWRENCE
STREET AND 427 CORBY BOULEVARD,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.4 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill 65 -16 to the Area Plan Commission
and the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set public hearing for November 28th, 2016.
Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
eight (8) ayes.
66 -16 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL
CODE AT CHAPTER 17, ARTICLES 4 AND 6
TO ADDRESS NEW WATER RATES AND
CHARGES
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REGULAR MEETING
October 10. 2016
Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill 66 -16 to the Utilities Committee and
set public hearing for November 28th, 2016. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the
motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Broden stated regarding the homelessness issue it seems advisable to assign the
issue to a certain committee in terms of input and make sure we are abreast of information. She
suggested either the Health and Public Safety Committee or the Community Relations
Committee. She stated it seems the Mayor invited us to be a part of the process.
Council President Scott stated he sees it falling under the Health and Public Safety Committee so
he will defer to Committee Chair John Voorde to organize.
Councilmember Voorde responded that is fine with him and he will move forward.
PRIVILEDGE OF THE FLOOR
Jesse Davis, P.O. Box 10205 South Bend Indiana, stated he hopes the City can find at least a
temporary solution to the homelessness problem under the bridge for at least the winter months.
The amnesty program is supposedly going to open up a month early but that will only take care
of thirty (3 0) some people and that would just cover those living under the bridge. We have
provided approximately fifty (50) people with tents and they are not all under the bridge. Several
people are working on long -term solutions and hopefully the Administration and Council will
work with any of the groups to make sure things are done to get solutions. These people, for lack
of a better terminology, are round pegs trying to be shoved through a square hole when it comes
to some of the non - profits and other programs. Many of them can't qualify because of possibly a
past criminal history haunts them or addiction problems. Most of us go and have a drink
occasionally, some of these people will drink until the day they die. We can't force them to stop
drinking. The drugs are a little different story, if it's an illegal substance we can take care of
those matters. These are people who do not fit into the current criteria. Most of the people under
that bridge are aged fifty -five (55) and older and many are veterans. He stated he was appalled
by the article in the newspaper that stated we are beautifying in front of the veterans place on
Michigan Street when we have veterans sleeping under a bridge. We bring refugees here when
we can't house and take care of our own citizens here. He stated he really hopes the Council
takes this issue to heart, Councilmember Williams- Preston is still the only Councilmember he
has seen down there under the bridge. He recommended the Council takes a walking tour under
the bridge and talk to some of those people. They are not all drug addicts and people who don't
want to work.
Thomas Bush, 1770 Perri Avenue South Bend, stated last week the City paved two (2) blocks on
the north section of Swygert Street. One (1) of those blocks by the railroad track has one (1)
house on it and a junk yard. The north side of Swygert, which he lives on the corner on, hasn't
been repaved in ten (10) years. They come out every year and fill pot holes but they don't pave
the entire road. He asked why the City didn't pave the entire street.
Councilmember Davis asked Mr. Bush to talk to Mr. Mueller about the paving schedule and why
the street wasn't paved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, President Tim Scott adjourned the
meeting at 9:01 p.m.
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