HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2026 FINAL Common Council Meeting Agenda
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SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
M EETING A GENDA
Monday, August 10, 2026
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 South
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/SBCC081026
1. INVOCATION
PASTOR JASON MILLER | SOUTH BEND CITY CHURCH
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
JULY 27, 2026
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
BILL NO.
26-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, URGING A PAUSE ON THE ENACTMENT OF THE
MIDWEST CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL AND COMMITTING TO
RESIDENT INPUT, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____
BILL NO.
39-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REPEALING CHAPTER 5 OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL
AND PET OWNERSHIP CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS, AND
REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED ANIMAL CARE
REGULATIONS AND WELFARE ENFORCEMENT (SUBSTITUTE)
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47-26 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 1737 OBRIEN STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
48-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING HISTORIC LANDMARK STATUS FOR
THE STRUCTURE AND REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE OLIVET
AME/ZION HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 310
WEST MONROE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
49-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING SECTION 9-16 OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH RATES FOR MOBILE
INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE VISITS
8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______
BILL NO.
39-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REPEALING CHAPTER 5 OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL
AND PET OWNERSHIP CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS, AND
REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED ANIMAL CARE
REGULATIONS AND WELFARE ENFORCEMENT (SUBSTITUTE)
47-26 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 1737 OBRIEN STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
48-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING HISTORIC LANDMARK STATUS FOR
THE STRUCTURE AND REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE OLIVET
AME/ZION HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 310
WEST MONROE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
49-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING SECTION 9-16 OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH RATES FOR MOBILE
INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE VISITS
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9. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
26-22 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 3605 WEST CLEVELAND
ROAD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE-YEAR (5) PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR TENNECO INC.
26-23 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 V/L CHET WAGGONER
COURT AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN
EIGHT-YEAR (8) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR GLC MID-
BAY, LLC
10. BILLS ON FIRST READING
BILL NO.
50-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 626 ALLEN STREET AND 630
ALLEN STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
51-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH ARTICLE 14
CONTAINING REGULATIONS REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING
52-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH ARTICLE 5
CONTAINING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT A PERMIT PROGRAM
FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS
53-26 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 IMPLEMENT A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS
54-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO AND ACCEPT A SECTION 108 LOAN FROM THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
PLEDGING CERTAIN REVENUES FOR THE REPAYMENT OF SAID LOAN,
AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________
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