HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No 23 - 2026 - Retirement of Captain Joseph Leszczynski FirearmRESOLUTION NO. 23-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the
right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana
statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on
January 11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of the
City of South Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in good standing
is surplus property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, DIVISION CHIEF JOSEPH LESZCZYNSKI retired effective June 3rd,
2026 from the South Bend Police Department after thirty-seven (37) years of service, and the
Police Merit Board of the City of South Bend has determined that he retired in good standing;
and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes procedures for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. FJN4040, a Smith and Wesson M&P Handgun, is no longer
needed by the City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated
fair market value of less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from the
City inventory.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of June, 2026.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
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Briana N. Micou, Member
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Abby E. Magas, Member
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Attest: Hillary Horvath June 23, 2026
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date June 16th, 2026
Name Sgt. Aaron M. Knepper #2174 Department SBPD
BPW Date June 23rd, 2026 Phone Extension 9018
Required Prior to Submittal to Board
Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name
BPW Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Kylie Connell
Purchasing
Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions
Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA
Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Ease/Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
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MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Retirement Gift of SBPD Duty Firearm to Division Chief Joseph Leszcynski
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Purpose/Description The South Bend Police Department requests the Board to declare D/C Joseph
Leszcysnki’s Smith & Wesson M&P handgun, serial #FJ4N4040, as surplus property no longer useful to the City. This declaration will authorize the presentation of the above-listed firearm as a tribute for his 37 years of service to the City. D/C Leszcysnki retired on June 3rd, 2026.
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