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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, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, September 14,
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/091426CC
4:15 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WHITE
1. Bill No. 26-30 - Resolution to Approve the Issuance of Scrap Metal / Junk Dealers /
Recycling Operation Licenses
2. Bill No. 52-26 - Amending Chapter 4 of the South Bend Municipal Code to
Establish Article 5 Containing Regulations to Implement a Permit Program for
Short-Term Rentals
5:00 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, DR. DAVIS
1. Bill No. 53-26 - Amending Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code to
Implement a Special Exception for Short-Term Rentals Substitute
2. Bill No. 55-26 - Special Exception at 1245 Corby Boulevard
3. Bill No. 56-26 - Special Exception at 1246 Howard Street
4. Bill No. 57-26 - Special Exception at Lot 17 as Shown on the North Sunnyside
Second Addition Recorded Plat
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.
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
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
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SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
M EETING A GENDA
Monday, September 14, 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/SBCC091426
1. INVOCATION
PASTOR JIM BAYER | GOSPEL CENTER MISSIONARY CHURCH
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2026
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____
BILL NO.
52-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 PUBLIC HEARING 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 (SUBSTITUTE)
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55-26 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 1245 CORBY BOULEVARD COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.
4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
56-26 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 1246 HOWARD STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
57-26 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 LOT 17 AS SHOWN ON THE NORTH SUNNYSIDE SECOND
ADDITION RECORDED PLAT COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______
BILL NO.
52-26 THIRD 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 THIRD 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 (SUBSTITUTE)
55-26 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 1245 CORBY BOULEVARD COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.
4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
56-26 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 1246 HOWARD STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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57-26 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 LOT 17 AS SHOWN ON THE NORTH SUNNYSIDE SECOND
ADDITION RECORDED PLAT COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
9. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
26-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL / JUNK
DEALERS / RECYCLING OPERATIONS LICENSES FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2026 PURSUANT TO SECTION 4-51 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL
CODE
10. BILLS ON FIRST READING
BILL NO.
59-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 COLLEGE STREET
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
60-26 FIRST 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 2026 OF $1,400,000 FROM THE GENERAL
FUND (#101), $71,425 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201),
$50,000 FROM STUDEBBAKER-OLIVER REVITALIZING GRANTS FUND
(#209), $100,000 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
INVESTMENT OPERATING FUND (#211), $427,000 FROM THE LOSS
RECOVERY FUND (#227), $15,000 FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
FUND (#230), $1,020,600 FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND
(#263), $12,390,600 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX – ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $1,807,632 FROM THE CONSOLIDATED
BUILDING FUND (#600), $510,000 FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND
(#601), $48,934 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641),
$3,000,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#642), $1,160,000
FROM THE PARENTAL LEAVE FUND (#714)
61-26 FIRST 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 2026
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62-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3501 BLACKTHORN COURT
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
63-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 0 NORTH KALEY STREET
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
64-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF
ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD AND THE
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW OFFICE
65-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING
THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO
MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027, AND
APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027,
INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT
66-26 FIRST 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 INCREASE SALARIES OF CERTAIN
POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND
UPDATE OMITTED POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION
& TECHNOLOGY
68-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING, ADOPTING
AND APPROVING THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION’S 2027 BUDGET AND LEVYING THE TAX AND FIXING
THE RATE OF THE TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING
REVENUE TO FUND THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________
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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
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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
52-26
City of South Bend
PLAN COMMISSION
City Hall
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46601
(574)235-7627
www.southbendin.gov/zoning
August 18, 2026
Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis
3rd Floor, City Hall
South Bend, IN 46601
Filed in Clerk's Office
Aug 20, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk_ South Bend, IN RE: Bill 53-26 Proposed Zoning Text Amendment #9 for Chapter 21 -Short Term Rentals (first
substitute)
Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis:
Enclosed is an Ordinance for a proposed first substitute Text Amendment to Chapter 21. This
ordinance update relates to Short Term Rentals. Lodging uses are being updated to 1) combine
Bed & Breakfast and hotel uses into a new Hotel use, and 2) add Short Term Rental as a use,
including Special Exception for non-owner-occupied properties. The first substitute is necessary due to a revision approved by the South Bend Plan Commission at their public hearing on
August 17, 2026. The following standard was removed from the bill.
•Section XIV -Hotel Standard removed from bill:
o Occupancy by any one guest shall not exceed 30 cumulative nights within any 3-
month period.
Please include the attached first substitute Ordinance on the Council agenda for public hearing at
your September 14, 2026 Council meeting. The petition had a public hearing at the recent
August 17, 2026 South Bend Plan Commission meeting. A certification of favorable
recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission was sent to the Clerk on August 18, 2026.
If you have any questions, please call our office at (574) 235-7627.
Sincerely,
�� Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
Tim Corcoran
Planning Director
Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
Francisco Fotia
Commission President
53-26
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 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
City of South Bend Community Investment
South Bend Common Council
City of South Bend
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Filed in Clerk's Office
Sep 8, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN
RE: Resolution to approve the issuance of Scrap Metal/ Junk Dealers/Recycling Operation Licenses
pursuant to Section 4-51 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Dear Honorable Council Members:
Earlier in 2026, four renewal applications for the operation of Scrap Metal/ Junk Dealers/Recycling Operations
were received and approved for interim licenses, as noted below. Furthermore, a new Scrap Metal/ Junk
Dealers/Recycling Operations license application was received, as noted below. In accordance with the
procedure for the renewal of city business licenses, as well as new licenses, these applications were submitted
to the Police Department, Fire Inspection Bureau, Neighborhood Resources, and the Zoning Department for
their review and recommendation.
The following properties were inspected and received favorable recommendations regarding fire, code, and
environmental compliance, also for proper maintenance of the premises, and the height and condition of the
fencing, with contingency approval as noted:
South Bend Metal Recyclers: 700 W. Chippewa Ave. (new license approval)
Alternative Two: 700 W. Chippewa Ave. (renewal/interim, and contingent approval)
Republic Services: 2500 Green Tech Dr. (renewal/interim, and contingent approval)
Big Bulldog Auto Parts: 3700 S. Gertrude St. (renewal/interim, and non-contingent approval)
LKQ Pick Your Part Midwest: 1602 S. Lafayette Blvd. (renewal/interim, and non-contingent approval)
Because the applicants have met all the requirements of the ordinance, the attached resolution is respectfully
submitted for your consideration.
Sincerely, �4�
Michelle Adams
Business License Administrator
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City of South Bend
PLAN COM MISSION
City Hall
215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-7627
www.southbendin.gov/zoning
August 25, 2026
Honorable Committee Chair Davis
Third Floor, County-City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: 227 COLLEGE ST -PC#0343-26
Dear Committee Chair Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Aug 25, 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
September 14, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your September 28, 2026,
Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the September 21,
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 provided the followi ng to describe the proposed project:
Neighborhood wellness and nutrition center providing nutritional beverages, health coaching,
fitness consulting, wellness education, and related retail sales of health and fitness products.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Mark Dellostritto
Zoning Specialist
CC: Bob Palmer
Tim Corcoran
Planning Director
Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
Francisco Fotia
Commission President
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County-City Building
227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N
South Bend, IN 46601
James Mueller, Mayor Phone Email Website 311 inside City limits
311@southbendin.gov
Southbendin.gov
City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Division of Human Resources
September 2, 2026
Canneth Lee, President
City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor
South Bend, Indiana 4660 I
RE: Q3 2026 Additional Appropriation Ordinance
Dear President Lee,
Filed in Clerk's Office
Sep 2, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN During the past several years, it has been the practice of the City of South Bend to request
department heads, fiscal staff, and city administration to conduct an extensive review of the status
of compliance with the adopted city budget and propose necessary adjustments periodically throughout the year. For 2026, we plan to propose adjustments during four time periods-March,
June, September, and December.
Based on our budget review, we are submitting the enclosed additional appropriation ordinance for
your consideration.
I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and Council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for I st reading on September J41h, 2026, with 2nd reading,
public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for September 28th• 2026.
Thank you for your attention to this request. If you have any questions, please feel to contact me at
57 4-235-9822.
Regards,
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Kyle Willis
City Controller
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County-City Building
227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N
South Bend, IN 46601
James Mueller, Mayor
September 2nd, 2026
Canneth Lee, President
City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Division of Human Resources
Phone
Email
Website
311 inside City limits
311@southbendin.gov
Southbendin.gov
City of South Bend Common Council
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. STE 300
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Filed in Clerk's Office
Sep 2, 2026
RE: Q3 2026 Budget Transfer Ordinance Bianca Tirado
City Clerk. South Bend, IN
Dear President Lee,
During the past several years, it has been the practice of the City of South Bend to request
department heads, fiscal staff, and city administration to conduct an extensive review of the status
of compliance with the adopted city budget and propose necessary adjustments periodically
throughout the year. For 2026, we plan to propose adjustments during four time periods-March, June, September and December.
Based on our budget review, we are submitting the enclosed budget transfer ordinance for your
consideration.
I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and Council meetings.
It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 14th, 2026, with 2nd reading,
public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for September 28th. 2026.
Thank you for your attention to this request. If you have any questions, please feel to contact me at 574-235-9822.
Regards, Kyle Willis City Controller
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City of South Bend
PLAN COM MISSION
City Hall
215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-7627
www.southbendin.gov/zoning
August 25, 2026
Honorable Committee Chair Davis
Third Floor, County-City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: 3501 BLACKTHORN CT -PC#0347-26
Dear Committee Chair Davis:
Filed in Clerk's Office
Sep 8, 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
September 14, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your September 28. 2026.
Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the September 21,
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 provided the following to describe the proposed project:
The proposed project includes the construction of a four-story extended stay hotel, including
parking, sidewalks, li ghting, and landscaping consistent with the other developed sites within the
Blackthorn Corporate Office Park.
The City of South Bend Zoning staff has also decided to propose four written commitments along
with the rezoning to make sure that future development of this property is in alignment with the
character of the surrounding area. Those commitments can be found in Exhibit A, which is included
along with the ordinance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Mark Dellostritto
Zoning Specialist
Tim Corcoran
Planning Director
Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
Francisco Fotia
Commission President
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September 8, 2026
City of South Bend
PLAN COMMISSION
Honorable Committee Chair Davis
Third Floor, City Hall
South Bend, IN 46601
City Hall
215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46601
(574)235-7627
www.southbendin.gov/zoning
Filed in Clerk's Office
Sep 8, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN
RE: 0 N KALEY ST (4 Parcels north of Marquette Blvd & east of Kaley St) -PC#0348-26
Dear Committee Chair Davis:
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
September 14, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your September 28, 2026,
Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the September 21,
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 provided the following to describe the proposed project:
The applicant intends to build two cottage courts with eleven (11) units of senior housing on the
property.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely, vr� Timothy Staub
Zoning Specialist
CC: Bob Palmer
Tim Corcoran
Planning Director
Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
Francisco Fotia
Commission President
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CPRB Members
Sherria Williams
George Jones
3rd District Vacancy
LuElla Webster
5th District Vacancy
Sharon Banicki
Komonique Thom
as
Cheryl Ashe
At-Large Vacancy
SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW OFFICE -
Key Bank Building • 202 S. Michigm1 St.
South Bend, Indim1a ..J.6601
September 8, 2026
President Canneth Lee
Filed in Clerk's Office
Sep 8, 2026
Bianca Tirado
South Bend Common Council
3rd Floor -South Bend City Hall
South Bend, IN 46601
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Re: Community Police Review Board Ordinance Amendments
Dear President Lee:
Attached for consideration by the South Bend Common Council ("Council") are proposed
amendments to the South Bend Municipal Code provisions governing the Community
Police Review Board and Community Police Review Office.
The proposed amendments are intended to improve the Board's consistency, efficiency,
and effectiveness; provide greater clarity concerning its operations; and align certain Board
procedures with those of similarly situated boards within the City of South Bend. These
amendments will help address current operational needs, support a functional and
effective Board, and strengthen the civilian police oversight process while preserving the
important responsibilities of the Community Police Review Board and Community Police
Review Office.
I support these proposed amendments as an important step toward ensuring that the
Board can operate efficiently, fairly, and consistently. While these amendments address
several immediate procedural and operational matters, I recognize that additional revisions
may be appropriate in the future as the City continues to evaluate civilian oversight
practices and the needs of the South Bend community.
I request that the proposed ordinance be included on the full Council agenda for first
reading on September 14, 2026, and, consistent with previous discussions, be set for
consideration by the appropriate Standing Committee and for second and third readings in
October 2026.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Director Pastor Charles L. King III
Community Police Review Office
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County-City Building
227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N
South Bend, IN 46601
James Mueller, Mayor
City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Division of Human Resources
Phone Email Website
311 inside City limits
311@southbendin.gov
Southbendin.gov
September 8th, 2026
Canneth Lee, President
City of South Bend Common Council
215 S. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 8, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN
RE: 2027 Annual Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy
Dear President Lee,
Attached, please find a bill for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend
appropriating monies for city expenditures for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2027 and
ending December 31, 2027 and levying property taxes for the same.
This bill is respectfully submitted for 1st reading filing with the Common Council for the council
meeting on September 14th, 2026, 2nd reading and public hearing at the council meeting on
September 28 th, 2026, with 3rd reading and council vote at the council meeting on October 12th, 2026. Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when
this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit B
("DLGF Budget Form No. 4"), and each Councilmember must sign this page of Exhibit B.
It should be noted that the exhibits will be forthcoming in a substitute ordinance.
I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance
Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council.
Regards
Kyle Willis
City Controller
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1200N CoUNTY-CITYBUn.,DING
227W. JEFFERSONBLVD.
Sourn BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830
PHONE
FAX
574.235.9216
574.235.9928
CITY OF SOUTH BEND. IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
September 8th, 2026
Mr. Canneth Lee
President, South Bend Common Council
4th Floor, County-City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: 2026 Q3 Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance - Amended
Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 8, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Attached is an ordinance amending the maximum compensation for non-bargaining employees for the calendar
year 2026.
We are amending the salary ordinance to reinstate inadvertently omitted positions and increase the salaries for
certain positions from the salary ordinance that are in the Department of Innovation & Technology and Office of
Diversity & Inclusion. Below are the amendments submitted for the 2026 Salary Ordinance. Office of Diversity & Inclusion: Salary Cap Increase •Manager -Inclusion Project: Salary increase from $71,052 to $84,247. This position is currently acting as
the interim Director for the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Once a new director is appointed, this
position will revert back to the proposed salary for this position.Innovation & Technology: Omitted Positions • Business Analyst -Senior 2026 Salary Cap: $71,234
• System Specialist III 2026 Salary Cap: $72,824
•These positions were inadvertently omitted from the sal ary ordinance, and we're adding them back, so
the ordinance reflects these positions correctly.
I will present this ordinance to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings
scheduled for September 28th, 2026. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let
me know.
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County-City Building
227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N
South Bend, IN 46601
James Mueller, Mayor
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City of South Bend
September 81", 2026
Canneth Lee, President
Department of Administration & Finance
Division of Human Resources
City of South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 4660 l
RE: 2027 TRANSPO Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy
Dear Council President Lee:
Phone Email Website
311 inside City limits
311@southbendin.gov
Southbendin.gov
Filed in Clerk's Office
Sep 9, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Attached, please find a bill for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend
appropriating, adopting and approving monies for the South Bend Public Transportation
Corporation (Transpo) for the fiscal year commencing January I, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027.
This bill is respectfully submitted for l st reading filing with the Common Council for the council
meeting on September 14th, 2026, 2nd reading and public hearing at the council meeting on
September 28 1", 2026, with 3 rd reading and council vote at the council meeting on October 12th,
2026. Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when
this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit B ("DLGF Budget Fonn No. 4"), and each Councilmember must sign this page of Exhibit B.
I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance
Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council. Employees of the South Bend
Public Transportation Corporation will also be available at these meetings.
Regards,
rft1�·
Kyle Willis
City Controller
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