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Home My WebLink About02-24-2020 Agenda Packet MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2020 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2020: Council Informal Meeting Room 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 3:30 P.M. UTILITIES CHAIRPERSON, DAVIS, JR. 1. Organizational Meeting 2. Bill No. 05-20- Re-Affirming Ordinance No. 10688-19, Establishing Low Income Wastewater Assistance Program 4:05 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, MCBRIDE 1. Organizational Meeting- Update: Community Investment, Tim Corcoran 2. Bill No. 03-20- Rezone- 1322 N. Chimes Street (SF1 to C) 4:35 P.M. PARC CHAIRPERSON, MCBRIDE 1. Organizational Meeting- Update: VPA, Aaron Perri 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN 1. Organizational Meeting- Update: Age-Friendly St. Joseph County, John Butler 5:25 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 2. Update: Home Demolitions 5:40 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TESHKA 1. Bill No. 20-01- Resolution Encouraging A Minimum Annual Percentage of TIF to be Allocated to Benefit All Areas in each TIF District Council President Tim Scott has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Community Investment Committee Meeting. 2 INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, T. SCOTT 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2. Update and Announcements 3. Adjournment cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, February 24, 2020 7:00 P.M. 1. INVOCATION – ZACHARY GILLIS, SOUTH BEND CITY CHURCH 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 03-20 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1322 N. CHIMES, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 05-20 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE-AFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 10688-19 ESTABLISHING A WASTEWATER LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 03-20 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1322 N. CHIMES, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 05-20 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE-AFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 2 10688-19 ESTABLISHING A WASTEWATER LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 20-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ENCOURAGING A MINIMUM ANNUAL PERCENTAGE OF THE TAX INCEMENTAL FINANCING FUNDS FROM EACH TIF DISTRICT TO BE ALLOCATED TO, AND APPROPRIATED FOR, TANGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITING ALL AREAS IN EACH TIF DISTRICT 10. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 06-20 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 514 FRANCES ST, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 07-20 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2020 08-20 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2020 OF $687,464 FROM GENERAL FUND (#101), $30,000 FROM POLICE STATE SEIZURES FUND (#216), $100,000 FROM GIFT, DONATION AND BEQUEST FUND (#217), $759,800 FROM LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM RESERVE FUND (#226), $10,282 FROM LOCAL ROAD & STREET FUND (#251), $500,000 FROM MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY RESTRICTED FUND (#266), $49,087 FROM TAKE HOME VEHICLE POLICE FUND (#278), $210,113 FROM IT / INNOCATION / 311 CALL CENTER FUND (#279), $156,596 FROM COPS MORE GRANT FUND (#295), $50,000 FROM COUNTY OPTION INCOME TAX FUND (#404), $333,224 FROM MORRIS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (#416), AND $980,000 FROM CENTURY CENTER CAPITAL FUND (#671). 09-20 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10685-19, WHICH FIXED MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE 3 CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020, TO INCREASE SALARY FOR ONE NEW POSITION 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ Notice for Hearing and Sight Impaired Persons Auxiliary Aid Or Other Services Are Available Upon Request At No Charge. Please Give Reasonable Advance Request When Possible. In the interest of providing greater public access and to promote greater transparency, the South Bend Common Council agenda has been translated into Spanish. All agendas are available online from the Council’s website, and also in paper format in the Office of the City Clerk, 4 th Floor County-City Building. Reasonable efforts have been taken to provide an accurate translation of the text of the agenda, however, the officiate is the English version. Any discrepancies which may be created in the translation, are not binding. Such translations do not create any right or bene fit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the Common Council or the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 01-08-20) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Jake Teshka, Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Lori Hamann, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Tim Scott, Member Karen L. White, Member Jake Teshka, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Troy Warner, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Sharon L. McBride, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Lori Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Troy Warner, Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Jake Teshka, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Lori Hamann, Member 2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 01-08-20) PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Karen L. White, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Jake Teshka, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Lori Hamann, Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers and all related matters. Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Jake Teshka, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation and zoning. Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Lori Hamann, Member ________________ SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council Tim Scott, Member Jake Teshka, Member 2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-08-20) TIM SCOTT, 1ST District Council Member President Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Council Rules Committee, Member HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson JAKE TESHKA, 5TH District Council Member Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Vice-President Residential Neighborhood Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member LORI HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member PARC Committee, Member BILL NO. 03-20 (District No. 4, Councilmember Troy Warner) 03-20 BILL NO. 05-20 05-20 I,,,,tNiiii City of South Bend i Fax( 574)( 574)235-9173 IU 2 a TDD 574 235-5567 w PEACE _ ; Common Council http://www.southbendin.gov 441 County-City Building• 227 W.Jefferson Blvd IL South Bend' Indiana 46601 18,,, , Tim Scott Feb .. a _2020.___ -- PresidentPresident ail Karen L.White Vice-President South Bend Common Council FEB 0 420e Sharon L. McBride 4th Floor, County-City Building t ..::_ .:._ Chairperson,Committee DW Pvi ilaN€; of the WholeSouth Bend, IN 46601 CITY CLEkk, SOUTH BEND,IN Tim Scott Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY First District OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ENCOURAGING A MINIMUM ANNUAL PERCENTAGE OF THE TAX INCEMENTAL FINANCING Henry Davis,Jr. FUNDS FROM EACH TIF DISTRICT TO BE ALLOCATED TO, AND Second District APPROPRIATED FOR, TANGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE Sharon L. McBride IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITING ALL AREAS IN EACH TIF Third District DISTRICT Troy Warner Dear Council Members: Fourth District I am asking for your favorable consideration of this Resolution. This Resolution Jake Teshka encourages the South Bend Redevelopment Commission to allocate a minimum of Fifth District 5%of the funding from each TIF District for public improvement to infrastructure Sheila Niezgodski such as curbs, sidewalks, streets, improved street lighting, storm water drainage Sixth District and alley improvements as allowed by state statute. Karen L.White The Resolution also strongly encourages the South Bend Redevelopment At Large Commission to explore the implementation of residential TIFs as authorized by Senate Enrolled Act 566-2019 signed by the Governor on May 5, 2019.Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large I ask that this Resolution be assigned to the Community Investment Committee for Lori K. Hamann discussion at its meeting on February 10, 2020 and placed on the Council agenda At Large for its meeting on the same night. Thank you for your consideration. Sincer y Yours, Tim Scott, South Bend Common Council President BILL NO. 20-01 BILL NO. 20-01 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA ENCOURAGING A MINIMUM ANNUAL PERCENTAGE OF THE TAX INCEMENTAL FINANCING FUNDS FROM EACH TIF DISTRICT TO BE ALLOCATED TO,AND APPROPRIATED FOR,TANGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITING ALL AREAS IN EACH TIF DISTRICT 4 , The South Bend Common Council acknowledges that The South Bend Redevelopment Commission has been established, in part, to identify areas of South Bend in need of redevelopment; and 4Y ,The South Bend Common Council also acknowledges that Tax Incremental Financing(TIF) is a useful tool in redeveloping certain identified areas (TIF Districts) in need of redevelopment; and 4f ,there are currently four(4) active TIF Districts in the City of South Bend; and 4if , each TIF District includes residential areas, from which the taxes are not generally captured by the TIF District; and 44,TIF revenue is generated from an increase in taxes paid by commercial properties; and OfCemael,TIF is used to encourage economic growth and revitalization, which, in turn, increases TIF contributions through an increase in assessments and tax revenue paid by such commercial properties; and OACret76,all areas within each TIF District should receive the tangible and intangible benefits of redevelopment within each TIF District; and 4 , tangible benefits include public improvements allowed by Ind. Code 36-7-1-3 and 36-7-1-18 which can include infrastructure, such as curbs, sidewalks, streets, improved street lighting, storm water drainage, and alley improvements in certain cases; and 44 Ind. Code 36-7-14-3 gives the Common Council the statutory obligation to review the budget of and oversee the South Bend Redevelopment Commission through the Common Council's appointment of two 2) of the five(5) voting members to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission; 01‘.7.4, The South Bend Redevelopment Commission already has existing commitments for a portion of the funds for each TIF District; and 4 , the South Bend Common Council, as the body that reviews the budget and maintains a voting membership in the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, strongly encourages the South Bend Redevelopment Commission to allocate a minimum of 5% of the funding from each TIF District for public improvements to infrastructure such as curbs, sidewalks, streets, improved street lighting, storm water drainage, and alley improvements that are allowed by statute; and 44 Governor Holcomb signed into law Senate Enrolled Act 566-2019 on May 5, 2019 that allows a redevelopment commission to create a tax increment finance district for residential property ("residential TIF"). Sou, gle xiooxe, 6e iL iieG dee Cain/nem, ce oun d y o cd'Fend, Jrndiam,a, a6/ollo ks: Section I. The South Bend Common Council believes that all areas within each TIF District should receive the tangible and intangible benefits of redevelopment within each district. Section II. The South Bend Common Council supports the use of TIF funding within each TIF District to improve the infrastructure as allowed by statute within each TIF District, including residential areas. Section III. The South Bend Common Council strongly encourages the South Bend Redevelopment Commission 1) to allocate a minimum of 5% of the funding from each TIF District for public improvements to infrastructure such as curbs, sidewalks, streets, improved street lighting, storm water drainage, and alley improvements that are allowed by statute; and 2) to explore the implementation of residential TIF. detz /0'4,2020 Tim Scott, 1"District Council Member Sheila Niezgodski, 6th District Council Member Henry Davis 2'District Council Member Lori Hamann,At Large Council Member Sharon McBride, 3rd District Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, At Large Council Member Troy Warner,4th District Council Member Karen L.White,At Large Council Member Jake Teshka, 5th District Council Member Robert J. Palmer, Council Attorney mac: Dawn M.Jones, City Clerk BILL NO. 06-20 (District No. 4, Councilmember Troy Warner) 06-20 BILL NO. 07-20 FEB 19 2020 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2020 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Unforeseen conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing budgets Ordinances #10675-19 and#10677-19 passed on October 14, 2019) which necessitate the increase and reduction of appropriations within the various departments of the General Fund and other funds of the City of South Bend during 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. All accounts as set forth in the detailed attachment hereto which are incorporated herein shall be adjusted by increase or reduction of appropriation in the designated sums. Section II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Member of the Common Council Attest: City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on the day of 2020, at o'clock_. m. Deputy City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 2020, at o'clock . m. Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana BILL NO. 07-20 BILL NO. 08-20 BILL NO. 08-20 BILL NO. 09-20 09-20