HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2023 South Bend Common Council Agenda & Committee Meeting Notice
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, DECEMBER 07, 2023
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday,
December 11, 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/12112023CC
3:00 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI
Bill No. 76-23 – An Ordinance Chapter 17, Article 14 Sec. 17-128 to
Revise Storm Water Rates for Non-Residential Customers
Bill No. 79-23 – An Ordinance Adopting an Investment Policy for the
City of South Bend Calendar Year 2024
Bill No. 81-23 – An Ordinance Appropriating Additional Funds for the
City of South Bend for Certain Departmental and City Service
Operations for Calendar Year 2023 from the General Fund
Bill No. 82-23 – An Ordinance for Budget Transfers for Various
Departments within the City of South Bend for the Year 2023 –
SUBSTITUTE
3:30 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN
Bill No. 84-23 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City of South Bend to
Fund Its “Taxable Economic Development Revenue Note, Series 2023
(Monreaux Project” and Approving and Authorizing Other Actions in
Respect Thereto – SUBSTITUTE
Bill No. 23-65 – A Designating Resolution of the Common Council for
Property Located at 3607 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana 46614
for Purposes of a Nine-Year (9) Real Property Tax Abatement for The
Nexis Center, LLC
4:00 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE
Bill No. 85-23 – An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-
62, Changing the Manner in Which Commissioners of the Housing
Authority of South Bend are Appointed
4:10 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN
Bill No. 73-23 – A Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1044
Lincolnway West, Councilmanic District No. 1
Bill No. 80-23 – A Special Exception Use Zoning Ordinance for
Property Located at 1410 Ford Street, Councilmanic District 2
Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will
commence immediately after the adjournment of the Zoning and Annexation 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
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South Bend Common Council
Meeting Agenda
Monday, December 11, 2023
7:00 PM
The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public
at the Council Chambers on the 4th 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/12112023SBCC
1. INVOCATION
Lady Tina Patton, Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Approval of Monday, September 25, 2023, South Bend Common Council Meeting
Minutes
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
South Bend Common Council Youth Advisory Swear-In Ceremony
Special Proclamations from President Sharon L. McBride
6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BILL NO.
73-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1044 LINCOLNWAY
WEST, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
76-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 14, SECTION 17-128 TO
UPDATE THE MONTHLY STORM WATER USER FEES
79-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
80-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 FORD STREET
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
81-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE
YEAR 2023 OF $1,098,200 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101),
$768,066 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201),
$34,579 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION, BEQUEST FUND (#217),
$30,000 FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND (#230), $8,350
FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS FEDERAL GRANTS FUND (#258),
$445,000 FROM IT/INNOCATION/311 CALL CENTER FUND (#279),
$30,000 FROM THE INDIANA RIVER RESCUE FUND (#291), $8,175
FROM THE COVELESKI STADIUM CAPITAL FUND (#401), 112,000
FROM THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION
DEVELOPMENT AREA FUND (#413), $38,500 FROM THE MORRIS
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPERATIONS FUND (#602), $854,035
FROM THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND (#610), $134,865
FROM THE WATER WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#620), $6,390
FROM THE SEWER REPAIR INSURANCE FUND (#640), $434,500
FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $4,905
FROM THE PROJECT RELEAF FUND (#655), $35,305 FROM THE
STORM SEWER FUND (#667), $265,000 FROM THE CENTURY
CENTER OPERTIONS FUND (#670), $165,000 FROM THE SELF-
FUNDED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (#711) AND $30,000 FROM THE
INDUSTRIAL REVOLVING FUND (#754)
82-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR
BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2023 –
SUBSTITUTE
84-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO FUND
ITS "TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE,
SERIES 2023 (MONREAUX PROJECT)" AND APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO –
SUBSTITUTE
85-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 2-62 TO THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH
COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SOUTH
BEND ARE APPOINTED
8. RISE AND REPORT
9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
10. BILLS ON THIRD READING
BILL NO.
73-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A
PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1044 LINCOLNWAY WEST,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
76-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 14, SECTION 17-128 TO UPDATE THE
MONTHLY STORM WATER USER FEES
79-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING AN
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2024
80-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A
PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 FORD STREET
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
81-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY
SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2023 OF $1,098,200 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $768,066 FROM THE PARKS AND
RECREATION FUND (#201), $34,579 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION,
BEQUEST FUND (#217), $30,000 FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
FUND (#230), $8,350 FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS FEDERAL
GRANTS FUND (#258), $445,000 FROM IT/INNOCATION/311 CALL
CENTER FUND (#279), $30,000 FROM THE INDIANA RIVER RESCUE
FUND (#291), $8,175 FROM THE COVELESKI STADIUM CAPITAL
FUND (#401), 112,000 FROM THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AREA FUND (#413), $38,500 FROM
THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPERATIONS FUND
(#602), $854,035 FROM THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND
(#610), $134,865 FROM THE WATER WORKS OPERATIONS FUND
(#620), $6,390 FROM THE SEWER REPAIR INSURANCE FUND
(#640), $434,500 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND
(#641), $4,905 FROM THE PROJECT RELEAF FUND (#655), $35,305
FROM THE STORM SEWER FUND (#667), $265,000 FROM THE
CENTURY CENTER OPERTIONS FUND (#670), $165,000 FROM THE
SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (#711) AND $30,000 FROM
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLVING FUND (#754)
82-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET
TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2023 – SUBSTITUTE
84-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO FUND ITS "TAXABLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2023
(MONREAUX PROJECT)" AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO – SUBSTITUTE
85-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING CHAPTER
2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 2-62 TO THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH COMMISSIONERS OF
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SOUTH BEND ARE APPOINTED
11. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
23-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
3607 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614 AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A NINE-
YEAR (9) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE NEXIS
CENTER, LLC
12. BILLS OF FIRST READING
BILL NO.
86-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3001, 3011 AND 3015 WEST WESTERN,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
The next South Bend Common Council Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday,
January 08, 2023, in the Council Chambers located at 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South
Bend, Indiana 46601.
16. ADJOURNMENT
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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
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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