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Home My WebLink About07-22-2024 Agenda Packet OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024: Council Chambers 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public. Members of the Public may Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/072224CC 4:00 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 24-21 - Resolution Appointing an Agent/Negotiator and an Advisory Common Council Negotiating Team to Represent the Common Council for the Upcoming Fire Department Negotiations 4:10 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 24-22 - Resolution of the Common Council to Appoint the Board of Public Works and the Department of Public Works as Its Agents for Overseeing the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract for the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant 4:30 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, DR. DAVIS 1. Bill No. 30-24 - Amending Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1022 E. Colfax 4:40 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WARNER 1. Substitute Bill No. 33-24 - Economic Development Loan- Lincoln Park Project 2. Substitute Bill No. 34-24 - Economic Development Loan- Southeast Neighborhood Project 3. Bill No. 24-24 - Declaratory Resolution - Real Property Tax Abatement 711-713 Leland Avenue EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building | 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p. 574.235.9221 | f. 574.235.9173 | www.southbendin.gov Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Community Investment Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, S. 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 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, July 22, 2024 7:00 P.M. 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/SBCC072224 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES JULY 8, 2024 | JANUARY 9, 2023 | FEBRUARY 27, 2023 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION AWARDED BY THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM’S 2024 IHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 30-24 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1022 E COLFAX AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 2 33-24 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING A DIRECT LOAN TO THE DEVELOPER OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (LINCOLN PARK PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUBSTITUTE) 34-24 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING A DIRECT LOAN TO THE DEVELOPER OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUBSTITUTE) 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 30-24 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1022 E COLFAX AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 33-24 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING A DIRECT LOAN TO THE DEVELOPER OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (LINCOLN PARK PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUBSTITUTE) 34-24 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING A DIRECT LOAN TO THE DEVELOPER OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUBSTITUTE) 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 24-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPOINTING AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR AND AN ADVISORY COMMON COUNCIL NEGOTIATING TEAM TO REPRESENT THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE UPCOMING FIRE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS 24-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO APPOINT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AS ITS AGENTS FOR OVERSEEING THE GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 3 24-24 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 711-713 LELAND AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX-YEAR (6) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR CASPERS-SHUTTS FAMILY TRUST 10. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 35-24 FIRST READING ON 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 802 EAST EWING AVENUE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 36-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 5101 NIMTZ PARKWAY COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ Notice for Hearing and Sight Impaired Persons Auxiliary Aid Or Other Services Are Available Upon Request At No Charge. Please Give Reasonable Advance Request When Possible. In the interest of providing greater public access and to promote greater transparency, the South Bend Common Council agenda has been translated into Spanish. All agendas are available online from the Council’s website, and also in paper format in the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor County-City Building. Reasonable efforts have been taken to provide an accurate translation of the text of the agenda, however, the officiate is the English version. Any discrepancies which may be created in the translation are not binding. Such translations do not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the Common Council or the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 05-13-2024) 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. Troy Warner, Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Rachel Tomas-Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers., Member Thomas Gryp, 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. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, 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 Troy Warner, 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. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Savino Rivera, Citizen Member Karen L. White, Member Frank Spesia, 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 Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Vice-Chairperson Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Kate Berlent, 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 Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, 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 Karen L. White, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Angela Smith, Citizen Member Ross Deal, Citizen 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 Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member Carl Littrell, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Amika Micou, Citizen Member 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. Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Joseph Mayer, Citizen Member Dr. Janet J. Evelyn, 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 annexation and zoning. Dr. Oliver Davis, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Ophelia Gooden Rodgers, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Stacey Odom, Citizen Member Jorden Giger, 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 Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.03-21-2024) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson OPHELIA GOODEN-RODGERS, 2nd District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods 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 Investment Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member Council Rules Committee, Member SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON, 5TH District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Information & Technology, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member Sub-Committee on Minutes, 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 Community Relations Committee, Member DR. OLIVER DAVIS, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health and Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Committee Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Personnel and Finance Committee, Member 30-24 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 1400 S South Bend. IN 4660 I Jam es Mueller, Mayor Phone 311 insideCitylimits Em ail 3 I l@southbendin.gov Website Southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office JUL 1 8 2024 Bianca Tirado City of South Bend City Clerk, South Bend, IN Department of Comm unity In vestment Council Member Sharon McBride President South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 4660 I Council Member Troy Warner Chairperson Community investment Committee South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 4660 I RE: SUBSTITUIB Bill No. 33-24 -Forgivable Loan for Intend Indiana/ HomeMatters Indiana Il..C (Llncoln Park Project) Dear President McBride and Council Member Warner: Please find the enclosed substitute bill requesting a forgivable loan agreement with Intend Indiana/ Home Matters LLC (Lincoln Park Project). The substitute bill does not change the text of the ordinance but makes minor changes to the exhibits, including the number of jobs created through the project. The project will create approximately 279 temporary construction jobs over five years with an estimated payroll of$3,500,000 and will create or support approximately 11 full-time and part time permanent jobs with an annual payroll of approximately $217,000. 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 Substitute Bill 33-24 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd. Suite 1400 S South Bend. IN 4660 I Jam es Mueller, Mayor Phone 311 inside City limits Em ail 3 I I@southbendin.gov Website Southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office J 1 8 2024 Bianca Tirado City of South Bend City Clerk, South Bend, IN Department of Comm unity In vestment Council Member Sharon McBride President South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 4660 I Council Member Troy Warner Chairperson Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, Indiana 4660 I RE: SUBSTITUIB Bill No. 34-24 -Forgivable Loan for 466 Works Community Development Corporation Dear President McBride and Council Member Warner: Please find the enclosed substitute bill requesting a forgivable loan agreement with 466 Works Community Development Corporation. The substitute bill does not change the text of the ordinance but makes minor changes to the exhibits, including the number of jobs created through the project. The project will create approximately 87 temporary construction jobs over three years with an estimated annual payroll of$1,740,000. 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 Substitute Bill 34-24 Sharon L. McBride President Sheila Niezgodski Vice-President Canneth Lee Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Canneth Lee First District Ophelia Gooden Rodgers Second District Sharon L. McBride Third District Troy Warner Fourth District Sherry Bolden-Simpson Fifth District Sheila Niezgodski Sixth District Karen L. White At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large Oliver Davis At Large City of South Bend Common Council 441 County-Gty Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 July 15, 2024 (57 4) 235-9321 Fax (574) 235-9173 TDD (574) 235-5567 http://www.southbendin.gov Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPOINTING AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR AND AN ADVISORY COMMON COUNCIL NEGOTIATING TEAM TO REPRESENT THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE UPCOMING FIRE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS Dear Council Members: The City has been informed that the Firefighter's union has elected to renegotiate the current contract which expires on December 31, 2024. As in the past, the Council will name a chief negotiator and a Council Advisory Team for the negotiations. This proposed resolution names Council Attorney Bob Palmer as the Council's Chief negotiator and Council members Canneth Lee and Ophelia Gooden Rodgers as the Council's Advisory Team. I ask for this proposed resolution be put on the agenda for consideration by the Personnel & Finance Committee for its July 22, 2024, meeting and the full Council meeting later that same evening. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Sharon McBride, President, South Bend Common Council Filed in Clerk's Office JU 1 5 2024 Bianca Tirado City Cl erk, South Bend, IN 24-21 ��THff£ '1:1 �" �, "' 1865 . ·• � CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County City Building 227 W. Jefferson South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Council Members, July 16th, 2024 I am filing a proposed resolution which appoints the Board of Public Works and the Department of Public Works as the Council's agents for overseeing the Guaranteed Energy Savings contracts for the installation of a solar array and energy saving HVAC and lighting upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This contract should result in significant cost savings and emissions reductions for the City. Thank you for your con sideration. Sincerely, Gemma Stanton Project Engineer, Division of Engineering Filed in Clerk's Office JUL 1 6 2024 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 1316 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 466011 p 574.235.9251 f 574.235.9171 www.southbendin.gov 24-22 CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Filed in Clerk's Office JUL 1 7 2024 Bianca TiradoCity Clerk , South Bend, IN July 17, 2024 Council Member Troy Warner Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council County-City Building, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Declaratory Resolution: Mixed-Use Development Real Property Tax Abatement for the Caspers-Shutts Family Trust (Style Inc.) Dear Council Member Warner, Please find the enclosed Declaratory Resolution and supporting information pertaining to a tax abatement petition submitted by the Caspers-Hutts Family Trust. This petition packet includes: •Department of Community Investment's summary report •Petition for abatement •Statement of Benefits forms (SB-1 / Real Property) •Supporting information The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above-mentioned petition. The petitioner intends to redevelop the property at 711-713 Leland Avenue into a restaurant space along with residential rental units. Additionally, a carriage house on the property will be constructed with goals for mixed-use: The second floor will have rental units, while the ground floor will have parking and the remaining ground floor and basement will support overall operations of the property. The total construction investment for this project is $450,000. The project meets the qualifications for a six-year (6) mixed-use development real property tax abatement, and there are two abatement schedules submitted with this petition to reflect the separate building developments (existing building and carriage house). A representative from the Casper-Shutts Family Trust/Style Inc. will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, July 22, 2024. If you or other Council members have questions about the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5836. Sincerely, I ---J1/1/ -JJ /Ir I''/. "" -'✓ I Mark Bemenderfer Manager Business Development EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 14005 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend. Indiana 46601 p 5 74.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov 24-24