HomeMy WebLinkAbout5171-26 Resolution to Grant the Issuance of Conditional Scrap Metal / Junk Dealers / Recycling Operations Licenses RESOLUTION No . 5171-26
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
May 11, 20 26
Attest: City Clerk
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
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SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 26-14
RESOLUTION NO. 5171-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL SCRAP METAL/JUNK DEALERS/RECYCLING
OPERATIONS LICENSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 4-51 OF THE SOUTH
BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Section 4-51 of the South Bend Municipal Code establishes licensing
requirements for scrap metal dealers, junk dealers, and recycling operations, and expressly
provides for the issuance of interim licenses and extensions thereof; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-6 of the South Bend Municipal Code requires every licensee to
conduct business in such a manner as not to create a nuisance or hazard to the public; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-16 of the South Bend Municipal Code authorizes the refusal,
suspension,or revocation of a business license where business activities constitute a menace to the
health, safety, or welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-51(1)(1)requires scrap metal dealers to be maintained and operated
in compliance with all applicable fire, health, environmental, and public safety laws of the State
and the ordinances of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Business License Administrator has reviewed the license applications of:
LKQ Pick Your Part Midwest, LLC— 1602 S. Lafayette Blvd.
Big Bulldog Auto Parts—3700 S. Gertrude St.
Alternative Two, LLC—700 W. Chippewa Avenue
Republic Services—2500 Green Tech Dr.
and received departmental reviews identifying outstanding compliance issues requiring
remediation; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council is authorized under Section 4-51(f)(1) to consider the
effect and appropriateness of a scrap metal or junkyard operation upon the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that issuance of an interim, time-limited license
is appropriate to allow the Applicant an opportunity to achieve full compliance while protecting
the public health, safety, and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. Interim License Granted.
The Common Council hereby grants an interim scrap metal / junk dealer / recycling
operations license to:
LKQ Pick Your Part Midwest, LLC— 1602 S. Lafayette Blvd.
Big Bulldog Auto Parts—3700 S. Gertrude St.
Alternative Two, LLC—700 W. Chippewa Avenue
Republic Services—2500 Green Tech Dr.
The interim license is granted pursuant to Section 4-51 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
This license is conditional and interim in nature and shall be valid for a period of 60 days from the
effective date of this Resolution, unless earlier expired, suspended, or revoked as provided herein.
SECTION II. Conditions of Operation.
Issuance of these interim licenses is expressly subject to the Applicant(s) obtaining
compliance with specific conditions.
The following applicants must register and report daily transactions to the SBPD through
LeadsOnline and demonstrate consistent reporting during the interim period:
LKQ Pick Your Part Midwest, LLC— 1602 S. Lafayette Blvd. and
Big Bulldog Auto Parts—3700 S. Gertrude St.
The following applicant must demonstrate compliance with the Indiana Department of
Environmental Management (IDEM) to remedy active hazardous waste violations of Indiana and
Federal environmental law, failures to report to IDEM, and must continue to comply with the
South Bend Fire Department concerning required repairs to their fire suppression system:
Alternative Two, LLC—700 W. Chippewa Avenue
The following applicant must continue to comply with the South Bend Fire Department
concerning required repairs to their fire suppression system:
Republic Services—2500 Green Tech Dr.
Failure to satisfy any condition identified above shall constitute grounds for revocation of
this interim license without further Council action.
SECTION III. No Waiver of Enforcement.
Issuance of this interim license:
1. Does not waive any enforcement authority of the City;
2. Does not preclude the issuance of citations, penalties, or corrective orders; and
3. Does not guarantee renewal or issuance of a full annual license.
SECTION IV. Extension.
Upon a showing of substantial progress toward compliance,the Common Council may,by
further resolution, grant a sixty-day extension of this interim license consistent with Section 4-51.
SECTION V. Conversion to Full License Upon Certification
Upon written notice to the Common Council from the Business License Administrator that
the conditions set forth in Section II of this Resolution have been fully satisfied for an applicant,
the Common Council may approve a full license for an applicant by Resolution as set forth in
Section 4-51 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to:
1. Limit the authority of the Common Council or Business License Administrator under
Sections 4-6, 4-16, or 4-51 of the South Bend Municipal Code; or ,
2. Preclude Council or Business License Administrator review or action if new violations,
enforcement actions, or material changes in circumstances arise prior to conversion.
SECTION VI. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common
Council and approval by the Mayor.
Canneth J. L e, Council President
South Bend Common Council
Attest:
Bianca L. Tirado, Ci lerk
Office of the City Cl
Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the
City of South Bend, Indiana on the_12th_day of May , 2026, at 12_o'clock p.m.
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