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Home My WebLink About12-08-2025 FINAL Common Council Meeting Agenda 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, December 8, 2025 7:00 P.M. The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 3rd floor of the South Bend City Hall, 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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/SBCC120825 1. INVOCATION PASTOR JEFF KENNEDY | SOUTHGATE CHURCH 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 2025 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 74-25 PUBLIC HEARING 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 1005 WHITE OAK DR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 75-25 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES 2 OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2025 OF $2,098,300 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $625,608 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $2,000 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION, BEQUEST FUND (#217), $20,000 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $4,166 FROM THE COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND (#264), $30,000 FROM THE MVH RESTRICTED FUND (#266), $18,099 FROM THE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY FUND (#279), $116,800 FROM THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CAPITAL FUND (#416), $255,000 FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND (#601), $365,000 FROM THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND (#610), $236,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#620), $362,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), $75,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $400,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#642), $2,500 FROM THE PROJECT RELEAF FUND (#655), $150,000 FROM THE POLICE PENSION FUND (#702), AND $17,820 FROM THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND (#713) (SUBSTITUTE) 76-25 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2025 (SUBSTITUTE) 77-25 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11233-25, WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, TO ADD A POSITION IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, UPDATE SALARIES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS, VENUES PARKS & ARTS, AND ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, REMOVE CERTAIN POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS, VENUES PARKS & ARTS, AND ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, AND ADD POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE 2026 SALARY ORDINANCE (SUBSTITUTE) 78-25 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 15, SECTION 14-175 TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF SOUTH BEND POLICE OFFICER TIME INCLUDED AS AN ABSORBED EXPENSE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT 79-25 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 11237-25 IN ITS ENTIRETY TO FIX MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF DEPUTIES AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH 3 BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026, AND TO ESTABLISH ONE NEW FULL-TIME POSITION 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 74-25 THIRD 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 1005 WHITE OAK DR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 75-25 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2025 OF $2,098,300 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $625,608 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $2,000 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION, BEQUEST FUND (#217), $20,000 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $4,166 FROM THE COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND (#264), $30,000 FROM THE MVH RESTRICTED FUND (#266), $18,099 FROM THE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY FUND (#279), $116,800 FROM THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CAPITAL FUND (#416), $255,000 FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND (#601), $365,000 FROM THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND (#610), $236,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#620), $362,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), $75,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $400,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#642), $2,500 FROM THE PROJECT RELEAF FUND (#655), $150,000 FROM THE POLICE PENSION FUND (#702), AND $17,820 FROM THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND (#713) (SUBSTITUTE) 76-25 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2025 (SUBSTITUTE) 77-25 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11233-25, WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, TO ADD A POSITION IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, UPDATE SALARIES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS, VENUES PARKS & ARTS, AND ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, REMOVE CERTAIN POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS, VENUES PARKS & ARTS, AND ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, AND ADD POSITIONS IN 4 PUBLIC WORKS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE 2026 SALARY ORDINANCE (SUBSTITUTE) 78-25 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 15, SECTION 14-175 TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF SOUTH BEND POLICE OFFICER TIME INCLUDED AS AN ABSORBED EXPENSE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT 79-25 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 11237-25 IN ITS ENTIRETY TO FIX 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 2026, AND TO ESTABLISH ONE NEW FULL-TIME POSITION 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 25-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CALLING FOR RELIEF FROM THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF SENATE ENROLLED ACT 1 ON THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF INDIANA 25-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE IMPACT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ON SNAP RECIPIENTS AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER EMERGENCY MEASURES TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY 25-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 749 HARRISON AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 25-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1024 WEST INDIANA AVENUE & 1538 PRAIRIE AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 25-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1829 RANDOLPH STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 5 10. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 80-25 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES FOR CLARIFICATION AND CONSISTENCY TO SIMPLIFY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND TO ACHIEVE HIGHER QUALITY DEVELOPMENT 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 22, 2025 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE JANUARY 5, 2026 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 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. 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