HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommon Council 2026 Budget Hearing Presentation FILEDFiled in Clerk's Office
AUG 13 2025
Bianca Tirado
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
2026 Budget Presentation
Canneth Lee, President
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice President
Troy Warner, Committee of the Whole
, August 13, 2025
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"To make certain our City Government is always responsive to the needs of our
residents, and the betterment of South Bend is always our highest priority."
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Canneth Lee
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Ophelia Gooden- Sharon McBride
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At -Large Representative
Karen White
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4th District
Troy Warner
5th District
Sherry Bolden -
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At -Large Representative Dr, At -Large Representative
Oliver J. Davis Rachel Tomas Morgan
6th District
Sheila
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• Demolition or rehabilitation of
abandoned and blighted properties
• Expansion of affordable housing
options
• Incentives for infill housing and
redevelopment of vacant lots
• Address problem properties and
owners
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• Address food deserts with support
for local grocers, farmers' markets,
and community gardens
• Environmental remediation in
historically neglected areas
• Increased access to mental health,
addiction, and health education
services
• Lead pipe replacement and air/water
quality monitoring
• Increased funding for community -
based policing efforts
• Expansion of youth engagement and
violence prevention programs
• Upgrades to neighborhood
surveillance and emergency
response infrastructure
• Support for reentry and restorative
justice initiatives
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• Street paving and pothole repairs,
especially in neglected corridors
• Installation and repair of sidewalks
and curbs for walkability and
accessibility
• Improved street lighting for public
safety
• Stormwater and sewer system
upgrades to prevent flooding
• Investment in small business
development, especially for minority -
owned businesses
• Creation of workforce development
programs and job training centers
• Support for entrepreneurship, business
incubators, and micro -grants
• Revitalization of key commercial
corridors
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• Renovation of existing parks and
recreation centers
• Creation of safe play spaces and
community gardens
• Programming for youth, seniors, and
families at community centers
• Trail and greenway development to
connect neighborhoods
• Partnerships with schools for after -
school programs and mentoring
• Scholarships and grants for post-
secondary education and trade
programs
• Support for STEM, arts, and
leadership programs
• Upgrades to school infrastructure
and safety
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• Improvements to Transpo bus routes
and reliability within the district
• Safe bike lanes and pedestrian
walkways
• ADA-compliant crossings and bus
stops
• Traffic calming and signage in
residential areas
• Funding for neighborhood
associations and block clubs
• Translation and accessibility
services for civic participation
• Community input sessions tied to
city planning and budgeting
• Equity audits to ensure fair
distribution of city resources
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• Support for preserving historic
African American landmarks and
churches
• Investment in local museums, art
projects, and culture festivals
• Storytelling and documentation of
the district's contributions to South
Bend's history
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9th-12th graders from local schools serving to advocate and target issues
that specifically affect the youth in the community alongside public
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Common Council 800.522 549,497 941,125 935.250
-11.31•/.
Salaries & Wages 205,665
211,052
393 126
357,682
-9.02%
Fringe Benefits 115,805
94,504
259,299
188,768
-27.20%
Supplies 1,893
5,773
5,000
5,000
0.00%
Education & Training 2,961
1,878
7,500
5,000
-3133%
Other Services & 5,392
9,540
12,800
12,800
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Charges
Printing & Advertising 15,405
18,362
25,000
25,000
0.00%
Professional Services 230 653
188,504
207,000
212,000
2.42%
Repairs & Maintenance 7,240
6,471
5,000
5,000
0.00%
Travel 15 508
1 413
15 000
12 000
-20.00%
Youth Council 0
12,000
12,000
12,000
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0.00%
Supplies
40
3,000
3,000
0.00%
Education 8 Training
289
31000
3,000
0.00%
Other Services & Charges
2,762
3 000
3,000
0.00%
Printing & Advertising
4 372
=' 000
3.000
0.00%
Grand Total 600,522 549.497 941,725 835,250-11.31%
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