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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2026 FINAL Agenda Packet OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK INTEGRITY | SERVICE | ACCESSIBILITY Jasmine Jackson Matthew Neal Veronica Pitt-Payne CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK / CHIEF OF STAFF DEPUTY CITY CLERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 300 City Hall | 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p. 574.235.9221 | f. 574.235.9173 | www.southbendin.gov MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026: Council Chambers 3rd Floor City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public. Members of the Public may Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/082426CC 3:00 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 54-26 - Authorizing the City to Enter Into and Accept a Section 108 Loan in Support of the Western Avenue Transformation District 2. Bill No. 26-24 - Confirming Resolution - Personal Property Tax Abatement for Tenneco Inc. 3. Bill No. 26-25 - Confirming Resolution - Real Property Tax Abatement for GLC Mid-Bay, LLC 4. Bill No. 26-27 - Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Portion of Real Property Located at in Proximity to 309 South Taylor Street 5. Bill No. 26-28 - Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located at 821 Harrison Street and 1819 Bergan Street 4:15 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION CHAIRPERSON, GOODEN-RODGERS 1. Sidewalk Allocation – Committee Discussion EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 300 City Hall | 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p. 574.235.9221 | f. 574.235.9173 | www.southbendin.gov 5:00 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 51-26 - Amending Chapter 20 of the South Bend Municipal Code to Establish Article 14 Containing Regulations Regarding Electric Vehicle Charging 2. Bill No. 26-29 – Resolution Appointing an Agent/Negotiator and an Advisory Common Council Negotiating Team to Represent the Common Council in the Upcoming Fire Department Negotiations 5:20 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, DR. DAVIS 1. Bill No. 47-26 - Special Exception at 1737 Obrien Street 2. Bill No. 50-26 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 626 Allen Street and 630 Allen Street Council President Canneth Lee has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Zoning & Annexation Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, C. LEE 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2. Update and Announcements 3. Adjournment cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES Virtual attendees wishing to speak during the public portion of the meeting must activate their camera, displaying the speaker, to be recognized by the Chair. NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, August 24, 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/SBCC082426 1. INVOCATION REVEREND STEVEN WEDGEWORTH | CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2026 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 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 50-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 2 51-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 54-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 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 50-26 THIRD 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 THIRD 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 54-26 THIRD 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 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 26-24 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION 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. 3 26-25 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION 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 26-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT IN PROXIMITY TO 309 SOUTH TAYLOR STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 26-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 HARRISON STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AND 1819 BERGAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46628 26-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPOINTING AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR AND AN ADVISORY COMMON COUNCIL NEGOTIATING TEAM TO REPRESENT THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE UPCOMING FIRE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS 10. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 55-26 FIRST 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 1245 CORBY BOULEVARD COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 56-26 FIRST 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 1246 HOWARD STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 57-26 FIRST 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 LOT 17 AS SHOWN ON THE NORTH SUNNYSIDE SECOND ADDITION RECORDED PLAT COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 4 58-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP, CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5, FOR 20061 DICE STREET & 60555 MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES Virtual attendees wishing to speak during the public portion of the meeting must activate their camera, displaying the speaker, to be recognized by the Chair. NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be 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. All agendas are available online from the Council’s website, and also in paper format in the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor County-City Building. Reasonable efforts have been taken to provide an accurate translation of the text of the agenda, however, the officiate is the English version. Any discrepancies which may be created in the translation are not binding. Such translations do not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the Common Council or the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2026 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 06-02-2026) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Karen L. White, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Thomas Gryp, Citizen Member Kevin Upton, Citizen Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Alice Pickens, Citizen Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Canneth Lee, Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Sharon McBride, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member Brittney Erp, Citizen Member Savino Rivera Jr., Citizen Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Sharon McBride, Member Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Joshua Walters, Citizen Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues, Parks, and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rogers, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Frances Schmuhl, Citizen Member Aaron Nichols, Citizen Member PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Caz Margenau, Citizen Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Abel Gonzalez, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Sharon McBride, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Angela Smith, Citizen Member Jessie Whitaker, Citizen Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters. Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Sharon McBride, Member Joseph Mayer, Citizen Member Doris McEwen, Citizen Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation and zoning. Dr. Oliver Davis, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Kesha Farlow, Citizen Member Stacey Odom, Citizen Member ________________ SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member 2026 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.06-02-2026) CANNETH LEE, 1st District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member OPHELIA GOODEN-RODGERS, 2nd District Council Member Committee of the Whole, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member PARC Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Member HEIDI BEIDINGER, 4th District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON, 5th District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member PARC Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6th District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson DR. OLIVER DAVIS, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson Utilities, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS July 15, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception 1737 O'Brien Street (2 lots) Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Jul 16,2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your July 27, 2026, Council mee ting and set it for public hearing at your August 10, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the August 3, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a two-unit dwelling. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall I 215 S. Or. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 47-26 July 31, 2026 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION Honorable Committee Chair Davis Third Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 626 ALLEN ST and 630 ALLEN ST -PC#0319-26 Dear Committee Chair Davis: City Hall 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southben din.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 3, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your August 10, 2026. Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your August 24. 2026. Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the August 17, 2026, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner pro vided the following to descri be the proposed project: The petitioner intends to build a 6-unit apartment building. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President 50-26 CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT August 4, 2026 President Canneth Lee South Bend Common Council 3 rd Floor -South Bend City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 Dear President Lee: ----•---- Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 4, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Enclosed for consideration by the Council is an Ordinance regarding parking in designated spaces for plug-in vehicles, fee for use of city-owned electric vehicles stations, and privately­ owned electric vehicle charging stations in the right-of-way. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your August 10, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your August 24, 2026, Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Alex Bazan Director of Sustainability 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Ste 500, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 233-0311 southbendin.gov 51-26 South Bend City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 James Mueller, Mayor August 4, 2026 City of South Bend Department of Community Investment Council Member Canneth Lee President South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, 3 rd Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 Phone Email Website 311 inside City limits 311@southbendin.gov Southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 4, 2026 Bianca 1"1rado City Clerk. 'oulh nend, IN RE: 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 in support of the Western A venue Transformation District Dear President Lee, Please find attached bill for first reading, which has been filed for the Common Council's consideration. The Western Ave Transformation District is a planned 156-mixed income housing development co-developed by The Michaels Organization and the Housing Authority of South Bend. The project was awarded low-income housing tax credits by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. 110 of the units for the new project will be reserved for households earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. On June 22, 2026 the Common Council approved a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to support the development of affordable housing. Significant infrastructure work is required in order for the project be constructed including new utilities, road improvements, and other infrastructure improvements. On September 3, 2025 the Department of Community Investment submitted an application through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program to fund the infrastructure improvements. 54-26 CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT August 19, 2026 Council Member Karen White Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 19, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN RE: Confirming Resolution: Personal Property Tax Abatement for Tenneco Inc. Dear Council Member White, Please find the enclosed Confirming Resolutions and Memorandum of Agreement for a tax abatement for Tenneco Inc., a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for personal property at their South Bend facility. The total investment for this project is approximately $8.5 million in new manufacturing equipment, technology, and related improvements at its facility located at 3605 W. Cleveland Road. This investment is intended to expand the facility's production capacity and support the creation of approximately 80 new jobs in South Bend. The project meets the qualifications for a five-year (5) personal property tax abatement. A representative from Tenneco Inc. will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, August 24, 2026. If you or other Council members have questions about the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. Sincerely, (;_J/lJ Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT South Bend City Hall. Suite 500 215 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbend in.gov 26-24 CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT August 19, 2026 Council Member Karen White Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend, Indiana 46 601 Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 19, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN RE: Confirming Resolution: Real Property Tax Abatement for GLC Mid-Bay, LLC Dear Council Member White, Please find the enclosed Confirming Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement for a tax abatement for GLC Mid-Bay, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company. The petitioner intends to construct a speculative industrial and warehouse building on Chet Waggoner Court in the far northwest area of South Bend. The building is designed to accommodate one or more tenants, and the petitioner has comm itted to ensuring that tenants who pay property taxes receive the benefit of the tax abatement. The total investment for this project is $8,800,000. The project meets the qualifications for an eight-year (8) real property tax abatement. A representative from GLC Mid-Bay, LLC, will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, August 24, 2026. If you or other Council members have questions about the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. OAJ· Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUN TABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT South Bend cny Hall, Suite 500 215 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend. IN 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov 26-25 CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS August 18, 2026 Hon. Can neth Lee President, South Bend Common Council J fd Floor -South Bend City Hall South Bend, IN 4660 I Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 19, 2026 131anca 1·irndo City Clerk South lknd, 11 Re: Resolution Requesting Approval for the Purchase of Right of Way adjacent to 309 S. Taylor Street, South Bend, IN 46601 Dear President Lee: Attached is a resolution for consideration by the South Bend Common Council ("Council") requesting authorization from Council for the Board of Public Works to pursue the purchase of the south 16.5', approximately 7,047 square feet, of property along Western Ave ("Property''). The Board of Works intends to follow the statutory framework set forth under IC 36-1-10.5-5 to purchase the Property. The purpose of this purchase is to facilitate the City's effort to complete its Western Avenue Transformation District project. I will present the resolution to Council at its upcoming meeting. As always, thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, zed-Eric Horvath Director of Public Works EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY! INNOVATION: INCLUSION! EMPOWERMENT 1316 County-City Building , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. I South Bend. Indiana 46601 : p 57 4.235. 9251 f 57 4.235. 9171 : www.southbendin.gov 26-27 CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS August 19, 2026 Hon. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3"d Floor -South Bend City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 Filed in Clerk' Office Aug 19, 2026 Bianca I 1rado City Ch.:rk South Bend. I Re: Resolution Requesting Approval for the Acquisition of property located at 821 Harrison Street, South Bend, IN 46616 and 1819 Bergan Street, South Bend, IN 46628 Dear President Lee: Attached is a resolution for consideration by the South Bend Common Council (''Council") requesting authorization from Council for the Board of Public Works to pursue the acquisition of property located at 821 Harrison Street, South Bend, IN 46616 and 1819 Bergan Street, South Bend, IN 46628 ("Properties"). Specifically, it is the City's desire to acquire the Properties in order to take proactive steps to improve the surrounding community. The Board of Works intends to follow the statutory framework set forth under IC 36-1-10.5-5 to purchase the Properties. I will present the resolution to Council at its upcoming meeting. As always, thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, /l#f . .Ph?-Michael J. Schmidt Assistant City Attorney EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I IN NOVATION INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 1316 County-City Building 1227W. Jefferson Blvd. I South Bend, Indiana 46601 • p 574.235.9251 f 574.235.91711 www.southbendin.gov 26-28 * * * * Canneth Lee President Sheila Niezgodsk.i Vic-e President Ophelia Gooden-R odgers Cha irperson, Committee of the V,l1ole Canneth Lee First Distiic-t Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Second District Sharon L McBride Third Distiic-t Dr. Heidi Beiclinger Fomth District Sherry Bolden-Simpson Fifth Disllic-t Sheila Niezgo<hki Sixth District Dr. Oliver Davis At L,rge Rae-he! Tomas Morgan At Large Karen L. "'hite At Large City of South Bend Common Council 300 City Hall• 215 S. Martin Luther King,Jr. Bh·d. South Bend, Indiana .t.660 l South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 19, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend. IN August 19, 2026 Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPOINTING AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR AND AN ADVISORY COMMON COUNCIL NEGOTIATING TEAM TO REPRESENT THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE UPCOMING FIRE DEPART MENT NEGOTIATIONS Dear Chairperson iezgodski: The City has been informed that the Firefighter's union has elected to renegotiate the current contract which expires on December 31, 2026. As in the past, the Council will name a chief negotiator and a Council Advisory Team for the negotiations. This proposed resolution names Council Attorney Bob Palmer as the Council's Chief negotiator and Council members Canneth Lee and Ophelia Gooden­ Rodgers as the Council's Advisory Team. I ask for this proposed resolution to be put on the agenda for consideration by the Personnel & Finance Commi ttee for its August 24, 2026, meeting and the full Council meeting later that same evening. Thank you for your consideration. Canneth Lee, President, South Bend Common Council 26-29 City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS August 11, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception 1245 Corby Boulevard Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 12, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your August 24, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your September 14, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the September 8, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall I 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 55-26 City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS August 11, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception 1246 Howard Street Dear Committee Chair Dr . Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 12, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your August 24, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your September 14, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the September 8, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall J 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd J South Bend, IN 46601 J 574-235-7627 56-26 City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS August 18, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 19, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend. IN RE: Special Exception Lot 17 as shown on the North Sunnyside Second Addition recorded plat Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your August 24, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your September 14, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the September 8, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall I 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 57-26 August 19, 2026 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION Honorable Committee Chair Oliver Davis 3 rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 20061 DICE STREET PC#0328-25 Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: City Hall 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.qov/zoninq Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 19, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Annexation and Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your August 24, 2026 Council meeting and set it for second reading on October 26, 2026 and third reading on November 9, 2026 Council meetings. The petition is tentatively schedu led for public hearing at the September 21, South Bend Plan Commission meeting . The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: The Petitioners are requesting to annex and rezone the property including rights-of-way of Johnson Road and Dice Street to develop another building on this property for int erior storage of excavating equipment and an office. The project will meet the landscaping standards to provide screening from the street and buffer to adjacent residen tial uses. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, <Jr� Tim Staub Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President 58-26