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Home My WebLink About2023-10-09 FINAL South Bend Common Council Committee Meeting Notice & Agenda PACKET OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5,2023 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2023: Council Chambers 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public or Members of the Public May Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/100923CC. 4:00 P.M. PERSONNEL AND FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 63-23 – A Salary Ordinance for the Mayor 2. Bill No. 64-23 – A Salary Ordinance for Non-Bargaining for City Employees 3. Bill No. 65-23 – A Salary Ordinance for the SBPD 4. Bill No. 66-23 – A Salary Ordinance for the TEAMSTERS 5. Bill No. 67-23 – A Salary Ordinance for the SBFD – (SUBSTITUTE BILL) 6. Bill No. 68-23 – A Salary Ordinance for Non-Bargaining Employees for Employees of the City Clerk 7. Bill No. 69-23 – A Salary Ordinance for the City Clerk 4:30 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN 1. Bill No. 23-60 – A Resolution Confirming a Vacant Building Tax Abatement for Property Bros. LLC 2. Bill No. 23-61 – A Resolution Confirming an Eight-Year (8) Real Property Tax Abatement for 542 N. Scott St. and 530 Cottage Grove Ave., South Bend, Indiana for Property Bros. LLC 4:50 P.M. UTILITIES COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON, DAVIS 1. Lead Service Lines Update – Eric Horvath, Executive Director, Department of Public Works 5:00 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 23-62 – A Resolution Calling for Equity and Disaggregation in Administrative Reports Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Residential Neighborhoods Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, MCBRIDE 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 South Bend Common Council Meeting Agenda Monday, October 9, 2023 7:00 PM The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 4 th floor of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/100923SBCC 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 63-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 64-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 65-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE - AFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 10891-22 AND FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 66-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 67-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 IN CONFORMITY WITH ORDINANCE NOS. 10820-21 AND 10831-21 AND AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE LONGEVITY PAY AT SECTION VII OF THESE ORDINANCES – (SUBSTITIUTE BILL) 68-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF DEPUTIES AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 69-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 8. RISE AND REPORT 9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 10. BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 63-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 64-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 65-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE - AFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 10891-22 AND FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 66-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 67-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 IN CONFORMITY WITH ORDINANCE NOS. 10820-21 AND 10831-21 AND AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE LONGEVITY PAY AT SECTION VII OF THESE ORDINANCES – (SUBSTITIUTE BILL) 68-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF DEPUTIES AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 69-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 56-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION’S 2024 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, 2024 – (SUBSTITIUTE BILL & THIRD READING ONLY) 57-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE 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, 2024, AND APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT– (SUBSTITIUTE BILL & THIRD READING ONLY) 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 23-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 542 N. SCOTT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AND 430 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TWO-YEAR (2) VACANT BUILDING TAX ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTY BROS LLC 23-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 542 N. SCOTT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AND 430 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AND 616 SHERMAN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT-YEAR (8) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTY BROS LLC 23-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CALLING FOR EQUITY AND DISAGGREGATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 70-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10893-22, WHICH FIXED MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023, TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR IN THE WAGE TABLES FOR THE EQUIPMENT SERVICES WORK GROUP, INCLUDE ADDITIONAL GROUP LEADER POSITION TITLES FOR THE VENUES PARKS & ARTS WORK GROUP, AND ADD NEW POSITIONS FOR THE WATER WORKS CUSTOMER SERVICE WORK GROUP 71-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, IND IANA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S SEWAGE WORKS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE BONDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($36,000,000) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF THE INTERESTS OF THE OWNERS OF SAID BONDS; ADDRESSING OTHER MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF BONDS; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH 72-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. NEW BUSINESS 15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 16. ADJOURNMENT 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 2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 04-24-2023) 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. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Thomas Kurzhal, Citizen Member Henry Davis, Jr., Member Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen 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. Troy Warner, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Citizen 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. Sharon L. McBride, Member Eli Wax, Member Sheila Niezgodski, 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. Eli Wax, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Desmont Upchurch, Citizen 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 Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Matthew Coats, Citizen 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. Canneth Lee, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Beth Sanford, Citizen Member Citizen Member 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. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, 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 Lori K. Hamann, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Carl Littrell, Citizen Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Amika Micou, Citizen Member Lakeyue Williams, Citizen 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 Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Citizen Member Citizen 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 anne xation and zoning. Lori K. Hamann, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member James Snodgrass, Citizen 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. Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Member 2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-09-2023) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chair Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Community Investment, Member Council Rules Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member LORI K. HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice- Chairperson 1200N COUNTY-CrrY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIO ND FINANCE September 14, 2023 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2024 Mayor's Salary Ordinance Dear President McBride: Attached is an ordinance setting the Mayor's salary for the calendar year 2024. Under Indiana law, I.C. 36-4-7- 2(c), the Mayor's salary may not be reduced from the prior year's amount. This ordinance proposes an increase for the Mayor's salary to be commensurate with the proposed increase for non-bargaining employees in 2024. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 25, 2023, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 9, 2023. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller BILL NO. 63-23 1200N Cou TY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSO BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 S£P ? 0 2023 c,rvcfAWNNEs CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, K, OUTH BENO, /N DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 14, 2023 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2024 Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance Dear President McBride: Attached is an ordinance setting maximum compensation for non-bargaining employees for the calendar year 2024. This ordinance proposes a standard increase of 3.0% for non-bargaining employees in 2024. The ordinance also adds and changes certain position titles and makes certain adjustments to the maximum compensation for specific positions, as discussed during the 2024 Budget hearings. An update to the Residency Incentive was made for payout clarification. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 25, 2023, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 9, 2023. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller BILL NO. 64-23 1200N COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIO September 14, 2023 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 E RE: Re-Affirmation of the Annual Pay and Monetary Fringe Benefits for the South Bend Police Department Dear President McBride: On October 24, 2022, the South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No. 10891-22, which established the annual pay and monetary fringe benefits for all sworn members of the South Bend Police Department for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025. This action followed successful labor negotiations between the City Advisory Negotiating Team working with our Agents who negotiated with the FOP Negotiating Team and their Agent. All annual pay amounts and monetary fringe benefits set forth in the proposed 2024 budget for the Police Department reflect the exact amounts originally established in Ordinance No. 10891-22. The attached ordinance re-affirms all of those monetary amounts and programs for the 2024 calendar year, which were originally part of the 3-year agreement. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 25, 2023, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 9, 2023. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller BILL NO. 65-23 1200N COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AN September 15, 2023 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Teamster 2024 Salary Ordinance Dear President McBride: PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 Attached is an ordinance setting the salaries for City employees that are members of the Teamsters for the calendar year 2024. With the exception of increasing the salary amounts of nine (9) Teamster positions, this bill fully reaffirms the previous salary ordinance, which was in line with the terms of the agreement reached with the Teamsters Local Union No. 364 for the period of January 1, 2022 -December 31, 2024. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 25, 2023, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 9, 2023. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller BILL NO. 66-23 1200N Cou TY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574.235.9216 Filed in ct�rk's OCT O 5 2023 DAWN M. JONES CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, RK SOUTH BEND IN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE October 5, 2023 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Substitute Re-Affirmation of the Annual Pay and Monetary Fringe Benefits of the South Bend Fire Department Dear President McBride: On December 13, 2021, the South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No. 10831-21 (superseding 10820-21), which established the annual pay and monetary fringe benefits for all sworn members of the South Bend Fire Department for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024. This action followed successful labor negotiations between the City Advisory Negotiating Team working with our Agents who negotiated with the Fire Union Negotiating Team and their Agent. The change made in this substitute bill was to clarify the highest tier of longevity pay in the chart begins for the "Lead" on the Ambulance once an employee has completed 9 years. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 67-23 1200 Cou TY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSO BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYO_R:i_E·-• . ·:::o,_rr-..., ':':· DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 15, 2023 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, I DIANA, FIXI G THE ANNUAL PAY A D MONETARY FRI GE BE EFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALE DAR YEAR 2024 IN CONFORMITY WITH ORDI ANCE NOS. 10820-21 AND 10831-21 A D AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE LONGEVITY PAY AT SECTION VU OF THESE ORDINANCES Dear President McBride: On December 13, 2021, the South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No. 10831-21 (superseding 10820-21), which established the annual pay and monetary fringe benefits for all sworn members of the South Bend Fire Department for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024. This action followed successful labor negotiations between the City Advisory Negotiating Team working with our Agents who negotiated with the Fire Union Negotiating Team and their Agent. All annual pay amounts and monetary fringe benefits set forth in the proposed 2024 budget for the Fire Department reflect the exact amounts originally established in Ordinance No. 10831-21. The attached ordinance re-affirms all of those monetary amounts and programs for the 2024 calendar year, which were originally part of the 3-year agreement, with one change to clarify the description of Longevity pay described in Section VII. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 25, 2023, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 9, 2023. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller < I\J I ·-' BILL NO. 67-23 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2L 2023 I DAWN M.JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH SEND , IN OFFICE OF THE ITY CLERK D AWN M .Jo Es, C 1Tv CLERK ===========-- September 20 , 2023 The South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Proposed 2024 City Clerk Staff Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance Dear Council Members, Attached is an ordinance setting the maximum salary and wages of deputies and non-bargaining employees of the City Clerk's Office for the 2024 calendar year. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meeting. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 25, 2023 with 2nd reading, public hearing , and 3rd reading scheduled for October 9, 2023 . Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or require further information. Thank you for your consideration. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk CC: Office of the City Clerk INTEGR l~RV ICE I ACCESSIBILITY VICTORIA A. TRLJ ILLO CHIEF 0 1'.PUTY/C~II EF OF S1'.>\Ff SHAYLA KIMBROUGH D EPUTY/DIRECTO R OF POLICY EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTAB ILITY I IN NO VATIO N I INC LUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building I 227 W Jefferson Blvd. I South Bend, Ind iana 466011 p 574 .235.9221 If 574.235.9173 I www.southbend in .gov BILL NO. 68-23 Adjustment 410003 410004 -.... --a.. Non-11,q 2024 -410005 410001 Non-11,q 411206 Personnel 2023 2024 (Increase or Adjusted Pennonen O\lerttme 410001 411204 --a.a Fd-Dp-Dv-Sub Subdivision Position Status FTE Hourly or " 5usonal -.... 410001 Cell Change? Salary Cap Salary Cap Decrease to Salary t Port-(luf _., -5ulllDlol Salary ,...,.... & Interns -o-tlme -Cap} Time Plcl<up) llonu& -· M,,w. 101-02-020-020 City Clerk NB-FT ·Executive Asst/Dir Sp Prj-Clerk NB 1 $ 45,966 3.00% $ 47.345 $ 47,345 47.345 47,345 101 ·02-020-020 City Clerk NB-FT-Chief Deputy City Clerk NB l $ 71,791 3.00% $ 73,945 $ 73,945 73,945 660 74,605 101-02·020-020 City Clerk EL-City Clerk NB l $ 77,876 3.00% $ 80,212 $ 80,212 80,212 660 80,872 101-02-020-020 City Clerk NB-FT-Deputy City Clerk NB l $ 56,706 3.00% $ 58,407 $ 58,407 58,407 58,407 101-02-020-020 City Clerk NON-BARGAINING OTHER ND $ 0.00% $ $ 4,000 4,000 101-02-020-020 City Clerk PART-TIME PT $ 0.00% $ $ 14,423 4 14,423 259,909 4,000 1,320 265,229 Filed in Clerk's Office OCT O 9 2023 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN SEP 2G ?~23 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK . SOUTH BEND, IN 1865 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK D AWN M .Jo Es, C 1Tv CLERK September 20, 2023 The South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Proposed 2024 City Clerk 's Salary Ordinance Dear Council Members , Submitted for your consideration is the ordinance that sets the salary for the South Bend City Clerk for the 2024 calendar year. This ordinance provides for a 3% increase in the City Clerk's salary from 2023 . I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meeting . It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 25 , 2023 with 2nd reading, public hearing , and 3rd reading scheduled for October 9, 2023. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or require further information. Thank you for your consideration. Dawn M . Jones , City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Attachment CC : Office of the City Clerk INTEGRITY ! SERV ICE! ACCESSIBILITY VICTORIA A. TRl!)ILLO CHIEF D EPUTY/C ~iiEF OF STAFF SHAYLA K IMURO UCH D EPU'rv /DIRECTOR OF Poucv EXCELL ENCE I ACCOUNTAB ILI TY I INNOVATI ON I INCLUS ION I EMPO W ERMEN T 455 County-City Building I 227 W. Jefferson Blvd . I 5outh Bend , Indiana 46601 Ip 574.235.9221 If 574.235.9173 I www.southbendin.gov BILL NO. 69-23 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT October 4, 2023 Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council County-City Building, 4th .Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Confirming Resolutions (2): Vacant Building Tax Abatement and Multi-Family Residential Development Real Property Tax Abatement for Property Bros LLC Dear Council Member Tomas Morgan: Please find the enclosed information pertaining to a tax abatement petition submitted by Property Bros LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company. This petition package includes: •Department of Community Investment's summary report •Petition for abatement •Statement of Benefits forms (SB-1 / VBD and SB-1 / Real Property) •Supporting information The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above-mentioned petition. The petitioner intends to (a) renovate vacant residential properties at 542 N. Scott Street and 430 Cottage Grove Avenue and (b) build a new two-unit residential building at 616 Sherman Avenue. The buildings on Scott Street and Cottage Grove Avenue have been vacant for several years. The total investment for this project is $930,000. The project meets the qualifications for two abatements: a two-year (2) vacant building tax abatement and an eight-year (8) residential development real property tax abatement. A representative from Property Bros LLC will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, October 9th , 2023. If you or any of the other Council members have questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. Sincerely, Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 14005 County-City Building 227W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov BILL NO. 23-60 -- -- CITY OF SOUTH BE 1 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ... ,.., .. ' • ;/erk'. din c O 4 202, •• �·- ··1< ; r r . ..i . I,v A. _,. I' / RK ;�!-JUNE:$ I -, ' October 4, 2023 ·----'.. 0 0UT1-1 Or , ! - ' ->:::YD, 1/V Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council County-City Building, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Confirming Resolutions (2): Vacant Building Tax Abatement and Multi-Family Residential Development Real Property Tax Abatement for Property Bros LLC Dear Council Member Tomas Morgan: Please find the enclosed information pertaining to a tax abatement petition submitted by Property Bros LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company. This petition package includes: •Department of Community Investment's summary report •Petition for abatement •Statement of Benefits forms (SB-1 / VBD and SB-1 / Real Property) •Supporting information The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above-mentioned petition. The petitioner intends to (a) renovate vacant residential properties at 542 N. Scott Street and 430 Cottage Grove Avenue and (b) build a new two-unit residential building at 616 Sherman .... -___ / Avenue. The buildings on Scott Street and Cottage Grove Avenue have been vacant for several years. The total investment for this project is $930,000. The project meets the qualifications for two abatements: a two-year (2) vacant building tax abatement and an eight-year (8) residential development real property tax abatement. A representative from Property Bros LLC will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, October 9th, 2023. If you or any of the other Council members have questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. Sincerely, Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 1400S County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p S74.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov BILL NO. 23-61 Sharon L. McBride President Sheila Niezgodski Vice-President Canneth Lee Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Canneth Lee First District Henry Davis,Jr. Second District Sharon L. McBride Third District Troy Warner Fourth District Eli Wax Fifth District Sheila Niezgodski Sixth District Karen L. White At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large Lori K. Hamann At Large City of South Bend Common Council 441 County-Oty Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd (574)235-9321 Fax (574) 235-9173 1DD (574) 235-5567 http://www.southbendin.gov South Bend, Indiana 46601 -----�-=-=::--7 Filed in Clerk's Office October 4, 2023 Chairperson Karen White Residential Neighborhoods Committee South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 OCT O 4 2023 DAWN M. JONES Cl1YCLERK SOUTH BEND INj RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CALLING FOR EQUITY AND DISAGGREGATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Dear Chairperson White: I am submitting this resolution for the purpose of working towards a better system. The resolution is to spark reasonable discourse and support for a community hampered by inadequate funding and support over several decades. The Lasalle Park area has in recent years received support but much more is needed to grow the area. I am asking for discussion as we move forward on this matter and other issues related to our neighborhoods. Thank you for your consideration. Council at the full Council meeting later that evening. Thank you for your consideration. Sincere! � Henry Davis, Jr., South Bend Common Council Second District BILL NO. 23-62 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend, IN 4660 I Jam es Mueller, Mayor October 5, 2023 Sharon McBride, President City of South Bend Department of Administration & Finance Division of Human Resources City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 4660 I RE: Substitute 2024 TRANSPO Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy Dear Council President McBride: Phone 311 inside City limits Em ail 31 l@southbendin.gov Website Southbendin.gov Attached, please find a substitute bi II for consideration by the Common Counci I of the City of South Bend appropriating, adopting and approving monies for the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) for the fiscal year commencing January I, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024. This substitute bill includes Exhibit A (Transpo 2024 Proposed Budget) and Exhibit B (Budget Form No. 4) Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit 8 ("DLGF Budget Form No. 4"), and each Council member must sign this page of Exhibit 8. I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council. Employees of the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation will also be available at these meetings. Regards, Kyle Willis City Controller SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 56-23 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend. IN 46601 James Mueller, Mayor BILL NO. 56-23 Phone 311 inside City limits Email 31 l@southbendin.gov Website Southbendin.gov Fifed in Clerk's Office September 6, 2023 Sharon McBride, President SEP O 6 2023 City of South B n AWNM.JoNes Department of Administration &�'1X&L£RK, SOUTH BENO,,,., IDivision of Human Resources City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 4660 I RE: 2024 TRANSPO Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy Dear Council President McBride: Attached, please find a bill for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend appropriating, adopting and approving monies for the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) for the fiscal year commencing January I, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024. This bill is respectfully submitted for I st reading filing with the Common Council for the council meeting on September 11, 2023, 2nd reading and pub! ic hearing at the council meeting on September 25, 2023, with 3rd reading and council vote at the council meeting on October 9, 2023. Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit B ("DLGF Budget Form No. 4"), and each Councilmember must sign this page of Exhibit B. It should be noted that the exhibits will beJorthcoming in a substitute ordinance. I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council. Employees of the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation will also be available at these meetings. Regards, Kf t,JJQ,_,· Kyle Willis City Controller County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend. LN 4660 I James Mueller, Mayor September 6, 2023 Sharon McBride, President City of Sou th Bend Department of Administration & Finance Division of Human Resources City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 4660 I RE: 2024 Annual Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy Dear President McBride: Phone 3 I I inside City Jim its Em ail 31 I a outhbendin.gov Website Southbendin.gov Attached, please find a bill for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend appropriating monies for city expenditures for the fiscal year commencing January I, 2024 and ending December 3 I, 2024, and levying property taxes for the same. This bill is respectfully submitted for I st reading filing with the Common Council for the council meeting on September 11, 2023, 2nd reading and public hearing at the council meeting on September 25, 2023, with 3rd reading and council vote at the council meeting on October 9, 2023. Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit B ("DLGF Budget Form No. 4"), and each Councilmember must sign this page of Exhibit B. I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council. Regards, ff tJJR' Kyle Willis City Controller SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 57-23 BILL NO. 57-23 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend. IN 46601 James Mueller, Mayor Phone 311 inside City limits Email 311@southbendin.gov Website Southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office SEP O 6 2023 City of s��t� B .!1-nrE:tK��oG��iiNO,INDepartment of Adm1mstratwn & fl�u��BfflR��;.;..;;.;.,;..;;_ ____ _ Division of Human Resources September 6, 2023 Sharon McBride, President City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 4660 I RE: 2024 Annual Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy Dear President McBride, Attached, please find a bill for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend appropriating monies for city expenditures for the fiscal year commencing January I, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024 and levying property taxes for the same. This bill is respectfully submitted for I st reading filing with the Common Council for the council meeting on September 11, 2023, 2nd reading and public hearing at the council meeting on September 25, 2023, with 3rd reading and council vote at the council meeting on October 9, 2023. Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit B ("DLGF Budget Form No. 4"), and each Council member must sign this page of Exhibit B. It should be noted that the exhibits will be forthcoming in a substitute ordinance. I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council. Regards Kyle Willis City Controller COMMUNITY INVESTMENT October 4, 2023 Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council County-City Building, 4th .Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Confirming Resolutions (2): Vacant Building Tax Abatement and Multi-Family Residential Development Real Property Tax Abatement for Property Bros LLC Dear Council Member Tomas Morgan: Please find the enclosed information pertaining to a tax abatement petition submitted by Property Bros LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company. This petition package includes: •Department of Community Investment's summary report •Petition for abatement •Statement of Benefits forms (SB-1 / VBD and SB-1 / Real Property) •Supporting information The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above-mentioned petition. The petitioner intends to (a) renovate vacant residential properties at 542 N. Scott Street and 430 Cottage Grove Avenue and (b) build a new two-unit residential building at 616 Sherman Avenue. The buildings on Scott Street and Cottage Grove Avenue have been vacant for several years. The total investment for this project is $930,000. The project meets the qualifications for two abatements: a two-year (2) vacant building tax abatement and an eight-year (8) residential development real property tax abatement. A representative from Property Bros LLC will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, October 9th , 2023. If you or any of the other Council members have questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. Sincerely, Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 14005 County-City Building 227W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov BILL NO. 23-60 -- -- CITY OF SOUTH BE 1 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ... ,.., .. ' • ;/erk'. din c O 4 202, •• �·- ··1< ; r r . ..i . I,v A. _,. I' / RK ;�!-JUNE:$ I -, ' October 4, 2023 ·----'.. 0 0UT1-1 Or , ! - ' ->:::YD, 1/V Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council County-City Building, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Confirming Resolutions (2): Vacant Building Tax Abatement and Multi-Family Residential Development Real Property Tax Abatement for Property Bros LLC Dear Council Member Tomas Morgan: Please find the enclosed information pertaining to a tax abatement petition submitted by Property Bros LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company. This petition package includes: •Department of Community Investment's summary report •Petition for abatement •Statement of Benefits forms (SB-1 / VBD and SB-1 / Real Property) •Supporting information The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above-mentioned petition. The petitioner intends to (a) renovate vacant residential properties at 542 N. Scott Street and 430 Cottage Grove Avenue and (b) build a new two-unit residential building at 616 Sherman .... -___ / Avenue. The buildings on Scott Street and Cottage Grove Avenue have been vacant for several years. The total investment for this project is $930,000. The project meets the qualifications for two abatements: a two-year (2) vacant building tax abatement and an eight-year (8) residential development real property tax abatement. A representative from Property Bros LLC will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, October 9th, 2023. If you or any of the other Council members have questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. Sincerely, Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 1400S County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p S74.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov BILL NO. 23-61 Sharon L. McBride President Sheila Niezgodski Vice-President Canneth Lee Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Canneth Lee First District Henry Davis,Jr. Second District Sharon L. McBride Third District Troy Warner Fourth District Eli Wax Fifth District Sheila Niezgodski Sixth District Karen L. White At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large Lori K. Hamann At Large City of South Bend Common Council 441 County-Oty Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd (574)235-9321 Fax (574) 235-9173 1DD (574) 235-5567 http://www.southbendin.gov South Bend, Indiana 46601 -----�-=-=::--7 Filed in Clerk's Office October 4, 2023 Chairperson Karen White Residential Neighborhoods Committee South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 OCT O 4 2023 DAWN M. JONES Cl1YCLERK SOUTH BEND INj RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CALLING FOR EQUITY AND DISAGGREGATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Dear Chairperson White: I am submitting this resolution for the purpose of working towards a better system. The resolution is to spark reasonable discourse and support for a community hampered by inadequate funding and support over several decades. The Lasalle Park area has in recent years received support but much more is needed to grow the area. I am asking for discussion as we move forward on this matter and other issues related to our neighborhoods. Thank you for your consideration. Council at the full Council meeting later that evening. Thank you for your consideration. Sincere! � Henry Davis, Jr., South Bend Common Council Second District BILL NO. 23-62 1200N COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE October 4, 2023 Mrs. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Teamster 2023 Salary Ordinance Dear President McBride: Filed in Clerk's Office FMTirO�eQO�:Pffice OC1 0 3 2023 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK SOUTH BEND IN Attached is an ordinance to amend the salary ordinance setting the salaries for City employees that are members of the Teamsters for the calendar year 2023 This bill will correct an error in the wage tables for the Equipment Services Work Group, include additional Group Leader position titles for the Venue Parks & Arts Work Group, and add new positions for the Water Works Customer Service Work Group. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller BILL NO. 70-23 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend, IN 46601 Phone Email Website 311 inside City limits 311@southbendin.gov Southbendin.gov James Mueller, Mayor Filed in Clerk's Office October 4, 2023 City of South Bend Department of Administration & Finance Division of Human Resources Ms. Sharon McBride, President City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Sewage Works (Wastewater) Bond Ordinance Dear President McBride, F,021 ! ... The attached proposed ordinance authorizes the City to issue a bond anticipation note and revenue bonds to fund certain additions and improvements to the municipal Sewage Works system of the City of South Bend. The proposed bonds will be repaid from net revenues of the Sewage Works system and will be issued in one (1) or more series, in an amount not to exceed thirty-six million dollars ($36,000,000). I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and Council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on October 9, 2023 with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 23, 2023. Thank you for your attention to this request. If you should have any questions, please feel to contact me at 574-235-9822. Regards, Kyle Willis City Controller .. IN BILL NO. 71-23 Sharon L. McBride President Sheila Niezgodski Vice-President Canneth Lee Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Canneth Lee First District He nry Davis, Jr. Second District Sharon L. McBride Third District Troy Warner Fourth District Eli Wax Fifth District Sheila Niezgodski Sixth District Karen L. White At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large Lori K. Hamann At Large City of South Bend Common Council (574)235-9321 Fax (574) 235-9173 IDD (574) 235-5567 http://www.southbendin.gov 441 County-Oty Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 October 4, 2023 r -�1%11�\\ e�·s � 1 I �1e\ � 4 -nt?r ?ftSouth Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 \ DAWN M. JONES Cl� CL�R�,.?-2U�� BEND, I�. Re: 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 2024 Dear Council Members: I am attaching the proposed Common Council Salary Ordinance for filing. As you know, this ordinance is a part of the City budget which must be approved before November 1, 2023. This ordinance proposes a 3 % increase in Council members' salary from $21,320 to $21,960. This increase is in line with proposed increases for many other City employees. In order to comply with the necessary three readings and public hearing, I ask that this be scheduled for first reading on October 9, 2023, and assigned to the Personnel and Finance Committee for second reading, followed by third reading and public hearing at the full Council meeting on October 23, 2023. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Sharon McBride, President, South Bend Common Council BILL NO. 72-23