HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)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
DATE: 10-09-2023
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT.
THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THE SAME BE APPROVED.
THIS RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL IS MADE RECOGNIZING
THAT 3 CURRENT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL WERE NOT SEATED IN 2023
AND AS SUCH WILL BE ABSTAINING FROM ANY FORMAL APPROVAL OF
OLD MINUTES.
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SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON
APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: 05-28-2024
ATTEST:
REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in-person in
the Council Chambers of the County-City Building and via Microsoft Teams app on Monday,
October 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The meeting was called to order by Council President Sharon L.
McBride, and the Invocation was given by Pastor Canneth Lee and the Pledge to the Flag was
given.
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ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Canneth Lee
Henry Davis Jr.
Sharon L. McBride
Troy Warner
Eli Wax
Sheila Niezgodski
Lori K. Hamann
Rachel Tomas Morgan
Karen L. White
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Dawn M. Jones
Victoria A. Trujillo
Shayla Kimbrough
Adjia Sambe
Bianca Tirado
Bob Palmer
1st District, Committee of the Whole*
2nd District
3 rd District , President
4th District
5th District
6 1h District, Vice-President
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
City Clerk
Chief Deputy Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Executive Assistant
Council Consultant
Council Attorney
Members marked with an asterisk(*) are in virtual attendance.
SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
None.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
None.
REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
None.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Counci lm ember Troy Warner motioned to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, which was
seconded by Councilmember Karen White and carried by a unanimous vote of acclimatio n .
PUBLIC HEAR1NGS
BILL NO.
63 -23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA , SETTING THE
ANNUALSALARYFORTHEMAYORFORTHE
CALENDAR YEAR 2024
C lerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) readin g.
Counci lmember Lee requested the committee report.
Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski stated that Bill No . 63-23 was previously heard in the
Personnel & Finance Committee, and it comes to the committee of the whole with a favorable
recommendation.
Kyle Willis , City Contro ll er, with offices on the 12th floor of the County-City Building presented
Bill No . 63-23. Willis stated that Bill No. 63-23 fixes the mayor's sa lary for the year 2024. The
proposed salary is to be changed to one hundred and twenty-two thousand nine hundred and ninety
dollars ($122 ,990). Willis stated the mayor did not take a salary in crease in 2021 but did in the
years of 2022 and 2023.
Counci lm ember Lee asked the Council for comments.
Council member Davis Jr. requested c larifi cation regarding the relevancy of the mayor's denial of
increased sa lary in the past.
Kyle Willis stated that the information was provided to answer a question from com mittees.
Counci lmember Lee opened the public hearing.
Logan Foster, 1138 Co ll ege Street, South Bend I 46628 , in opposition to Bill No . 63-23 because
the Mayor had not yet responded to his request for a meeting.
Co un ci lm ember Lee closed the public hearing and asked the Council for comments.
Council President McBride stated that she has responded to Logan Foster in person , but due to a ll
interactions with Logan Foster being turned over to lega l co un sel per protocol , she h as had no
commumcation with him since .
Cou ncilmember Eli Wax motioned to send Bill No . 63-23 to the fu ll counci l with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Counci l Vice President Niezgodski and carried by a vote
of seven (7) ayes and two (2) nays.
Counci l President Sharon McBride -Aye
Counci lm ember Canneth Lee -Aye
Counci lm ember Troy Warner-Aye
Counci lm ember Lori K. Hamann -Nay
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Counci l Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Counci lm ember Henry Davis Jr. -Nay
Co uncilm ember E li Wax -Aye
Cou ncilm ember Karen L. White -Aye
64-23
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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
REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading .
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report.
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated Bill No . 64-23 was previously heard in the Personnel &
Finance Committee and it comes to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation .
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12th floor of the County-City Building presented
Bill No. 64-23. Kyle Willis stated that the proposal of Bill No. 64-23 is to fix the maximum salaries
and wages of appointed officers and non-bargaining employees of the City of South Bend . Bill No.
64-23 also includes a three percent (3%) salary increase for all full-time employees , which includ es
higher than standard increases for 2024. Included is also a two thousand dollar ($2,000) residency
bonu s for non-bargaining employees that reside within the South Bend city limits .
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for final comments .
Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to send Bill No. 64-23 to the full council
with a favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Lori Hamann , and
can-ied by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested th e committee report.
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated Bill No . 65-23 was previously heard in the Personnel &
Finance Committee and it comes to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation.
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12 th floor of the Co unty-City Building prese nted
Bill No . 65-23. Kyle Willis stated that the proposal of Bill No . 65-23 is to fix the maximum annual
pay and fringe benefits for all swo rn members of the Police Department. Kyle Willis added that
per the police collective bargain agreement, all sworn members will receive a four-point two five
percent (4.25%) salary increase and their agreement ends at the end of 2025.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments.
Co uncilmember Eli Wax asked how many sworn police officers are planned for year 2024.
Kyle Willis responded two hundred and fifty-two (252) officers.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Co uncilmember Lee asked the Council for final comments.
Councilmember Warner made a motion to send Bill No . 65-23 to the full council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Wax, and can-ied by a vote of nine (9)
ayes.
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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading .
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report.
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated Bill No. 66-23 wa s previously heard in the Personnel &
Finance Committee and it comes to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation.
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12th floor of the County-City Building presented
the bill. Kyle Willis stated that the proposal of Bill No. 66-23 is the bargain agreement for
Teamsters employees to receive a two percent (2%) salary increase in the year 2024 .
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody s poke .
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for final comments .
Councilmember Wax made a motion to send Bill No. 66-23 to the full council with a favorable
recommendation, which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski, and caJTied by a
vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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)
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned to accept Substitute Bill No. 6 7-23, which was
seconded by Councilmember Wax , and caITied by a unanimous vote of acclimation.
Clerk Jones read the Substitute Bill to the Council for its second (2 11 d) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report .
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated that Substitute Bill No . 6 7-23 was previously heard in
the Personnel & Finance Committee, and it comes to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable
recommendation.
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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12th floor of the County-City Building presented
Substitute Bill No. 67-23. Kyle Willis stated that the propo sa l of Substitute Bill No. 67-23 is for
the firefighters' collective bargain agreement which allows for a two-point two five percent
(2.25%) salary increase which ends at the end of year 2024.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee h e ld the public he aring , and nobody s poke.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for final comments.
Councilmember Warner made a motion to send Bill No . 67-23 to the full council with a favorable
recommendation, which was seconded by Councilmember White, and carried by a vote of nine (9)
ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davi s Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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 C ITY
CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ,
INDIANA , FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to table Bill No. 68-23 until October 23, 2023 , which
was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski , and carried by a unanimous vote of
acclimation .
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
(SUBSTITUTE)
Council Vice Pres ident Niezgodski motioned to accept Substitute Bill No. 69-23 , which was
seconded by Councilmember White , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Clerk Jones read the Substitute Bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report .
Council Vice President Niezgo dski stated that Bill No . 69-23 was previously heard in the Personnel
& Finance Committee and comes to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable
recommendation.
Council Attorney Bob Palmer confinned continuance with the presentation of Substitute Bill No.
69-23.
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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Dawn Jones , City Clerk, with offices on the 4th Floor of the County City Building presented
Substitute Bill No . 69-23 due to a calculation error. Clerk Jones stated that the new numbers for
the city clerk salary are eighty thousand two hundred and twelve dollars ($80 ,2 12), which reflects
a three percent (3%) increase from the previous salary.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments.
Councilmember Davis Jr. requested clarity regarding the South Bend City Clerk's salary compared
to other cities.
Clerk Jones responded that she believes that the salary is ranked within the top twenty-five percent
(25%) of Clerks in Indiana .
Councilmember Hamann asked if the eighty thousand two hundred and twelve dollars ($80,212)
is the salary cap.
Clerk Jones responded that eighty thousand two hundred and twelve dollars ($80 ,2 12) is the actual
salary.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember White made a motion to send Bill No. 69-23 to the full council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Council President McBride , and carried by a vote of
nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
RISE AND REPORT
Council member White motioned to rise from the Committee of the Whole and repo1i back to the
Full Council , which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and unanimous vote of
acclimation.
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
President McBride stated the Full Council is now back in session. This portion of our meeting is
where bills are given a third (3 rd ) reading and action is taken regarding bills that were heard
during the Committee of the Whole .
BILLS ON THE THIRD READING
BILL NO.
63-23 THIRD READfNG 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
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, Pre sident McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmernber Lee stated that Bill No . 63-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to adopt Bill No. 63-23, seco nded by Councilmember
Warner, and carried by a vote of seven (7) ayes and two (2) na ys.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Nay
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Na y Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Counci l for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Counci lm ember Lee stated that Bill No . 64-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Wax motioned to adopt Bill No . 64-23 , seconded by Council Vice President
Niezgodski , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Ay e Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Counci lm ember Troy Warner-Aye Counc ilm ember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Counci lm ember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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
C lerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated that Bill No. 65-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Counci l with a favorable recommendation.
Councilme1nber Lee motioned to adopt Bill No. 65-23 , seconded by Council Vice President
N iezgodski , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Co uncil President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Counci lmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Counci l for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report .
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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Council member Lee stated that Bill No. 66-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned to adopt Bill No . 66-23 , seconded by
Council member Lee, and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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. I 0820-21 AND I 0831-
21 AND AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE
LONGEVITY PA y AT SECTION vn OF THESE
ORDINANCES (SUBSTITIUTE)
Clerk Jones read the Substitute Bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated that Substitute Bill No . 6 7-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole
and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Substitute Bill No. 67-23 , seconded by Councilmember
White , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Ay e
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated that Bill No . 69-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Wax motioned to adopt Bill No . 69-23 , seconded by Councilmember Tomas
Morgan , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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REGULAR MEETING
56-23
October 9, 2023
THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH B E ND , 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) (THIRD READING ONLY)
Clerk Jones read the Substitute Bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Council member Lee stated that Substitute Bill No . 56-23 wa s heard in the Committee of the Whole
on September 25, 2023 , and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12th floor of the County City Building, was
present to answer questions regarding Bill No . 56-23 because Transpo 's representatives were
unable to attend the meeting.
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Substitute Bill No . 56-23 , seconded by Councilmember
Tomas Morgan , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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 DEFRA YING THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND , INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY I, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 ,
INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND
OBLIGATIONS , AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME
SHALL TAKE EFFECT (SUBSTITIUTE) (THIRD READING
ONLY)
Clerk Jones read the Substitute Bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading .
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Council member Lee stated that Substitute Bill No. 57-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole
on September 25, 2023 , and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Kyle Willis, City Controller, with offices on the 12th floor of the County City Building presented
Substitute Bill No. 57-23. Kyle Willis discussed the Strategic Priorities for the 2024 budget , the
2024 Proposed Depaiiment Budgets, and 2024 Budget Highlights. Kyle Willis indicated that the
City has increased the subsidization of various City operations and programs. There were increased
costs due to inflation and increased salaries and wages . The highlights for 2024 budget include
Safe Community, Equitable Access to Opportunity & Youth Workforce, leading employer, strong
neighborhoods , and sustainable infrastructure.
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Councilmember Hamann requested clarification regarding the budget of the Office of Diversity
and Inclusion .
Kyle Willis stated that the budget of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion resides under
Administration and Finance, and is not changing.
Councilmember Hamann stated that the budget was presented to have a change .
Council President McBride called a five (5) minute recess to allow time to find clarification
regarding the budget.
Council President McBride called the meeting back to order.
Kyle Willis stated that while the overall budget for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has
decreased , there was an increase in the personnel line-item that occurred after the budget hearing,
and is reflected in the substitute.
Councilmember Hamann requested further clarification .
Kyle Willis stated that two (2) staff members were moved from investigator threes (3s) to
investigator fives (5s) resulting in an increase of ten thousand dollars ($10 ,000).
Councilmember Davis Jr. requested clarification regarding the overall decrease in the budget for
the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Cynthia Simmons , Diversity and Inclusion Officer, with offices located on the 14 th floor of the
County-City building , stated that the Human Rights budget did not decrease , and the Office of
Diversity and Inclusion budget did decreas e due to a reduction in the training budget.
Councilmember Wax requested infonnation regarding the 2024 budget's twenty million dollar
($20 ,000 ,000) deficit.
Kyle Willis stated that while the City can handle the deficit this year , the City is planning on
conducting a study to co1Tect the deficit moving forward.
Councilmember Davis Jr. motioned to table Substitute Bill No. 57-23 to October 23, 2023, which
was seconded by Councilmember Hamann , and failed by a vote of two (2) ayes and seven (7) nays.
Council President Sharon McBride -Na y Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Nay
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Na y Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Na y Councilmember Eli Wax -Nay
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Na y
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Na y
Councilmember Wax stated concerns regarding the deficit , but voiced support of for Substitute
Bill No . 57-23 .
Councilmember Warner voiced support for Substitute Bill No. 57-23 and thanked the department
heads for their work.
Councilmember White suggested beginning budget discussions earlier in the year .
Council member Tomas Morgan stated that she is pleased with the amount of public feedback for
the 2024 budget and thanked everyone for their assistance with the 2024 Budget.
Councilmember Davis Jr. requested clarification regarding the idea of "right-sizing" city
departments.
Kyle Willis stated that "right-sizing" pertains to making judgements regarding the most effective
and efficient size of departments.
Councilmember Davis Jr. asked if "right-sizing" is synonymous with downsizing.
Kyle Willis answered no.
REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Councilmember Lee thanked Kyle Willis and Council Vice President Niezgodski for their work
on the 2024 budget. Councilmember Lee thanked Cynthia Simmon for taking charge and
budgeting responsibly.
Council Vice President Niezgodski thanked everyone for their work and voiced support for the
2024 budget.
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Sub stitute Bill N o. 5 7-2 3 , seconded by Councilmember
Tomas Morgan , and carried by a vot e of s even (7) ayes and two (2) nays.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Na y
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Nay Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO .
23-60
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 COTTAG E
GROVE A VENUE , SOUTH BEND , INDIANA ,
46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TWO-YEAR (2)
VACANT BUILDING TAX ABATEMENT FOR
PROPERTY BROS LLC
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 A VENUE , 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
Councilmember Wax motioned to hear Bill No . 23-60 and Bill No . 23-61 together, which was
seconded by Councilmember Warner and ca1Tied by a unanimous vote of acclimation.
Clerk Jones read the resolutions to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested the committee reports.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No . 23-60 and Bill No. 23-61 both were heard in
the Community Investment Committee, and both come to the Full Council with favorable
recommendations.
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Erik Glavich , Director of Growth & Opportunity with offices on the 13th Floor of the County-City
building, stated that Bill No . 23-60 is a confinning resolution for a two (2) year vacant building
tax abatement for Property Bros LLC. Erik Glavich also stated that Bill No. 23-61 is a confinning
resolution for an eight (8) year real property tax abatement for Property Bros LLC .
Jordan Richardson , Property Bros, 1251 North Eddy Street, South Bend IN 46617 , thanked the
Council for their consideration.
Councilmember Hamann requested infonnation regarding the vacant building tax abatement.
Erik Glavich stated that while it is not the maximum, two (2) years is the City's standard. Erik
Glavich stated that the vacant building tax abatement expires after two (2) years with a possible
one (1) year overlap if the project is completed within the first ( I st) year.
Council President McBride held the public hearing, and nobody spoke .
Councilmember Warner motioned for the adoption of Bill No . 23-60 , seconded by Council Vice
President Niezgodski , and caITied by a vote of nine (9) ayes .
. Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Warner motioned for the adoption of Bill No . 23-61 , seconded by Council Vice
President Niezgodski, and canied by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Counci !member Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
23-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA,
CALLING FOR EQUITY AND
DISAGGREGATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS
Clerk Jones read the resolution to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember White stated that Bill No. 23-62 was heard in the Residential Neighborhoods
Committee and comes to the Full Council with an unfavorable recommendation.
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Councilmember Davis Jr., with offices on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, presented Bill
No. 23-62 to the Full Council. Councilmember Davis Jr. stated that Bill No . 23-62 would ensure
the transparency of semi-annual reports to track , gender, racial and ethnic demographics in order
to monitor needs, equitable investment, and subsequent impact.
Jorden Giger, 302 South Falcon Street , South Bend IN 46619 , spoke in favor of Bill No. 23-62 ,
would like to see impact measurement, and is interested in census tract data and reports for
transparency to the public.
Council President McBride asked the Council for comments, and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Council member Hamann stated that her meeting with Funkhouser and Associates led her to believe
there is a need for more transparency.
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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
Councilmember Lee highlighted the City 's efforts to assist minority business owners .
Counci lm ember Davis Jr. stated that Bill N o. 23-62 is necessary because there is not currently
enough proof of the City supporting minority business owners .
Co uncilm ember Tomas Morgan stated that the Community Investment Committee has regularly
sched ul ed meetings that update the City on developments that are happening in the City.
Jorden Giger wou ld like to see development data be disaggregated via race.
Counci lm ember Davis Jr. believes it is important to track demographic data.
Counci lm ember White looks forward to continuing the discussion.
Co un ci l Vice President Niezgodski stated that Counci lm ember Davis Jr.'s district received the
highest percentage of the American Rescue Plan dollars.
Counci lm ember Davis Jr. stated that there needs to be more funding going toward projects that
wi ll help minority groups become more se lf-sufficient.
Counci lm ember Warner motioned to reject Bill No . 23 -62 , seconded by Counci lm ember Tomas
Morgan , and carried by a vote of five (5) ayes and four ( 4) nays.
Co uncil President Sharon McBride -Na y Counci l Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Counci lm ember Canneth Lee -Aye Co un ci lm ember Henry Davis Jr. -Nay
Co un ci lm ember Troy Warner-Aye Counci lmemb er Eli Wax -Ay e
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Nay Counci lm ember Karen L. White -Nay
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
BILLS ON FIRST READING
BILL NO.
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 , IN CLUDE
ADDITIONAL GROUP LEADER POSITION
TITLES FOR THE VENUES PARKS & ARTS
WORK GROUP , AND ADD NEW POSITIONS
FOR THE WATER WORKS CUSTOMER
SER VICE WORK GROUP
C lerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its first (l st) reading.
Counci lmember Lee motioned to send Bill No . 70-23 to the Personnel and Finance Co mmittee and
for public hearing and third (3 rd ) reading on October 23, 2023 , seconded by Counci lmember
Warner, and carried by a unanimous vote of acclimation.
71-23
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FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND , INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONS ,
EXTENS IO NS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
CITY 'S SEW AGE WORKS ; AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF ADDIT ION AL REVENUE
BONDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2023
THIRTY-SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($36,000 ,000)
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF
THE COSTS THEREOF ; PROVIDING FOR THE
SAFEGUARDlNG OF THE INTERESTS OF THE
OWNERS OF SAID BONDS; ADDRESSING
OTHER MA TIERS CONNECTED THEREW[TH ,
INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN
ANTICIP A Tl ON OF BONDS; AND REPEALING
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its first (1 st) reading.
Councilmember Wax motioned to send Bill No. 71-23 to the Personnel and Finance Committee
and for a public hearing and third (3 rd ) reading on October 23, 2023 , seconded by Councilmember
Lee , and carried by a unanimous vote of acclimation.
72-23 FlRST 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
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its first (1 st) reading .
Councilmember White motioned to send Bill No . 72-23 to the Personnel and Finance Committee
and for a public hearing and third (3 rd ) reading on October 23, 2023 , seconded by Councilmember
Lee, and carried by a unanimous vote of acclimation .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None .
NEW BUSINESS
Council President McBride told councilmembers to sign the budget signatory letter before leaving.
Councilmember Hamann stated that the Treats on the Trail event takes place on the October 14,
2023 from 12:00pm-2:00pm in Pinhook Park.
Councilman Wax gave an update from the Redevelopment Commission . Councilmember Wax
stated that there are very aspirational developers who are corning in with great ideas.
Councilrnember White stated that she will be recruiting new Youth Council members.
Councilrnernber Lee thanked everyone that participated in the Heal the Land event.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Jorden Giger, 302 South Falcon Street, South Bend [N 46619, spoke regarding the Martin Luther
King Dream Center contractor deadline .
Ricky Herbst , 702 Philippa Street, South Bend IN 46628 , spoke regarding the Human Rights
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Sharon McBride adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
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