HomeMy WebLinkAbout2027 DCI Proposed BudgetDepartment of Community Investment
September 15,2026
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
AGENDA
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1. Mission, Direction, and Department Scope
2. 2026 Budget Stewardship
3. 2026 Results and Impact
4. Proposed 2027 Budget
5. 2027 Strategic Investments
6. 2027 Outcomes and Priorities
7. Recommendation and Discussion
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
DEPARTMENT MISSION AND DIRECTION
Advancing inclusive growth across South Bend
•Invest in people - connect residents to opportunity, financial
stability, and pathways to economic mobility.
•Strengthen neighborhoods – improve housing, commercial
corridors, public spaces, and neighborhood-serving
amenities.
•Grow the economy – attract, retain, and grow businesses,
talent, and private investment.
•Make catalytic projects possible – overcome market barriers
and align public, private, philanthropic and community
resources.
DCI as the City’s
investment engine
Deploying capital, partnerships,
policy, and organizational capacity
to unlock inclusive growth
throughout South Bend.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
DEPARTMENT SCOPE
One department | Multiple tools for inclusive growth
NEIGHBORHOODS
Housing • Neighborhood Services •
Federal Investment • SBARC
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Permitting • Plan review • Inspections
PLANNING & ZONING
Land use • Long-range planning • Zoning •
Historic preservation
SUSTAINABILITY
Resilience • Energy • Resource
stewardship • Environmental Investment
GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY
Business growth • Development finance •
Capital • Strategic Investment
ENGAGEMENT & ECONOMIC
EMPOWERMENT
Resident engagement • Financial
Empowerment • Neighborhood Capacity
DCI supports the Redevelopment Commission in deploying strategic investments across South Bend.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Executive Director
Growth &
Opportunity
Engagement &
Economic
Empowerment
Neighborhoods
Neighborhood
Health & Housing
Neighborhood
Services &
Enforcement
Federal Grant
Management
South Bend Animal
Resource Center
Planning &
Community
Resources
Sustainability
Executive Assistant
& Special Projects
Director
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT — SIMPLIFIED ORGANIZATION CHART
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Executive Director,
Community Investment
Chief
Neighborhoods
Officer
SBARC Director
Animal Welfare
Officer (4)
Animal Welfare
Assistant (4)
Director,
Neighborhood
Services &
Enforcement
Superintendent IV
Neat Crew
Operator (3)
Hearing SpecialistAdministrative
Assistant I
Chief Inspector
Inspectors
(9)
Federal Grant
Administrator
(2)
Director of
Neighborhood
Health &Housing
Housing
Counselor
Property
Inspector
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist,Lead
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist,RSVP
Executive
Administrative
Assistant
Administrative
Assistant II
Director,
Growth &
Opportunity
Assistant
Director Business
Development
Manager
Business
Resource
Specialist
Business
Licensing
Specialist
Director,
Engagement &
Economic
Empowerment
Engagement
Specialist (2)
Chief Planner
AdministrativeAssistantII
Principal Planner
Manager -
Property
Development
Senior Planner (2)
Zoning
Administrator
Zoning Specialist
(2)
Building
Commissioner
Deputy Building
Commissioner
Chief Building
Inspector
Building Inspector
(4)
Commercial
Combination
Inspector (4)
Permitting &
Licensing
Compliance
Specialist
Asst Manager,
Customer Service
(3)
Administrative
Assistant I (2)
Director of
Sustainability
Coordinator on
Homelessness
Project
Manager
Historic
Preservation
Administrator
Assistant
Director
Historic
Preservation
Specialist
Assistant
Director
Deputy Director
Executive Assistant
RSVP Inspectors
(4)Part Time
Kennel Attend.
(5)
Field
Operations
Supervisor
Shelter
Operations
Supervisor
Asst. Manager
Office
Manager
DCI PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Summary of Proposed 2027 Organization Changes
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•Additions
o 1 Admin Assistant II
o 1 Senior Code Inspector
•Decreases
o Eliminate 1 Historic Preservation Specialist
o Eliminate 1 Neighborhood Program Specialist
o Eliminate 1 Admin Assistant I
o Eliminate 1 Business Development Manager
o Eliminate 1 Code Inspector
•Newly Reimbursed from outside funds
o 1 Business Development Manager – Revolving Loan Fund
o 1 Business Resource Specialist – Revolving Loan Fund
o 2 Federal Grant Administrators – HUD
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
NEIGHBORHOODS SUCCESSES
HEADLINE SUCCESS
Preserving homes while improving
neighborhood conditions
Housing preservation and
neighborhood stabilization delivered
together across Neighborhood
Services, Health and Housing, and
Federal Fund Management.
TAKEAWAY
Lead-safe repairs, rental safety
enforcement and cleanup crews
kept residents in safer homes and
improved conditions block by block.
KEY MEASURES
•20 homes received lead-safe repairs totaling
$594,302.10, with 29 units enrolled in the
pipeline
•721 Rental Safety Verification inspections
completed: 138 certified units, 19
condemnations
•NEAT crew removed 571.67 tons of trash over
255 dump trips; 21 cleanups supported, 3
more set for Sept.–Oct.
•Six homebuyer closings supported by
$962,000 in first mortgages, $192,400 in
forgivable second-mortgage assistance, and
$6,000 in closing cost assistance
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
HOMELESS OUTREACH SUCCESSES
HEADLINE SUCCESS
Outreach Connecting Residents to
Shelter and Housing
City homelessness coordination supported 480 interactions with
unsheltered residents. During the Weather Amnesty season, 668
people received emergency shelter, including 128 who moved into
year-round shelter, and 27 people entered permanent supportive
housing.
TAKEAWAY
Coordinated outreach is creating pathways from unsheltered
homelessness to emergency shelter, year-round support and
permanent housing.
KEY MEASURES
•480 outreach interactions with
unsheltered residents, through
Sept. 1
•668 people sheltered during
Weather Amnesty, Nov. 1 – Apr. 30
•27 people entered permanent
supportive housing, year to date
•128 transitioned from Weather
Amnesty into year-round shelter
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
BUILDING DEPARTMENT SUCCESSES
HEADLINE SUCCESSHistoric construction investment,
growing City housing
Through August 2026, the Building Department administered 3,493
permits across the City and County, covering approximately $1.91
billion in construction valuation. South Bend reported 102 new single-
family dwellings, up about 15% from 89 in 2025.
TAKEAWAY
The Building Department is supporting a substantial development
pipeline while maintaining the permitting and plan-review and
inspection capacity necessary for safe, timely and predictable
construction.
KEY MEASURES
•$1.91B construction valuation —
City and County
•102 new City single-family
dwellings — up about 15%
•1,613 City building permits
•156 City plans reviewed an 88%
increase YTD
•11,107 Buildings inspected
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING SUCCESSES
HEADLINE SUCCESS
New home construction highest in a
generation.
In the last two years, 288 new single-family homes were built in South
Bend – the highest level of construction in the last 20 years. During this
time more homes were built in South Bend than in unincorporated St.
Joe County. These new homes, predominantly affordable, provide
housing choice across all price points and are nearly all on infill lots.
TAKEAWAY
A proactive approach to planning has led to record success in healing
disinvested neighborhoods and spurring new development in our
downtown. People-focused planning and fostering strong partnerships
are key to continuing this positive trend.
KEY MEASURES
•Downtown 2045 Plan adopted.
•Plans for LaSalle Park, River Park,
Drewrys, YMCA
•Olivet AME / Zion Hill Missionary
Baptist Church – local landmark.
•101 single family home permits.
•230 units of new affordable
housing permitted (LIHTC).
•Top 10% in nation in permitting
speed.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
SUSTAINABILITY SUCCESSES
Speaker: Sustainability lead
HEADLINE SUCCESS
Cutting the Cost of Staying in Your Home
South Bend's cost-sharing partnership with the Indiana Energy Saver
Program is supporting energy improvements for 87 homes, most
serving households below 80% of area median income. Participating
households are expected to cut energy use by an average of 24% and
save more than $215 a year on utility bills.
TAKEAWAY
Targeted City participation is leveraging outside investment to generate
direct household savings and improve the long-term energy efficiency
of South Bend homes.
KEY MEASURES (2026)
•87 South Bend homes supported
•$1.26M estimated home energy
investment
•24% average reduction in
household energy use
•3.4-acre Half-Moon Tree Nursery
in active use
Half-Moon Tree Nursery volunteer planting day
Source: Sustainability team 2026 program information. Reported estimates pending the program agreement or State project report.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY SUCCESSES
HEADLINE SUCCESS
CAPITAL, HOUSING AND SMALL BUSINESS
ALL MOVING IN 2026
17 business loans totaling $4.15 million, with the broader portfolio
supporting $237.9 million in private investment, 72 housing units and
459 new jobs.
TAKEAWAYCity capital tools, small business support and resident financial
services are working together to grow businesses, housing and
household stability.
KEY MEASURES
•Vibrant Places: 16 grants,
$374,526 paid
•Financial Empowerment Center:
230+ clients, $62K saved, $400K
debt reduced
•Licensing: 976 licenses, $120,756
revenue
•Projects: $7M in 2026 READI
awards; 2 LIHTC awards, 3 PILOTs
•17 business loans issued
•$4.15 M business capital
deployed
•459 new jobs associated with
projects | 100 jobs retained
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSES
HEADLINE SUCCESS
UNLOCKING MAJOR PROJECTS
River West: $27M bond anticipated for trails, parks and priority sites
Western Avenue: $10M HUD financing behind a $63.4M, 210-home
project
Howard Park Band Shell: $3M READI award advancing a $6M project
State Theatre: RFP awarded; City and READI resources advancing work
Mormex and River Glen: $1.8M advancing $1.5M+ in private investment
TAKEAWAY
Targeted public investment is unlocking a broader pipeline of housing,
infrastructure, commercial development and quality-of-place projects
across South Bend.
Key Measures
$166.3M
Value of projects advanced through 2026 RDC
agreements
$39.4M
Identified public financing and support
$64.9M
Associated project and private investment
210
Mixed-income homes positioned
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSES
2026 SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
HEADLINE SUCCESS
TIF investment showing up in neighborhoods
Committed TIF Funds for non-Development Agreement Projects.
2025: $15,682,500
2026: $32,390,000
Supporting Projects Such As: Kennedy Park, O'Brien Park, Potawatomi
Park, New Sidewalks, Street Repaving, Demolition of Unsafe Buildings
(Qualex, SB Range, etc.)
TAKEAWAY
Redevelopment resources are funding visible public improvements and
quality-of-life investments—not only development agreements.
BY THE NUMBERS 2026
$11.2M
Repaving Streets & Streetscape Improvements
$14.9M
Park & Trail Improvements
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
ENGAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SUCCESSES
HEADLINE SUCCESS
Reaching Residents Where They Live
Farmers market presence, door-to-door canvassing before every market,
22 neighborhood associations and five Ignite Grant projects.
TAKEAWAY
Door-to-door outreach turns into household stability: savings up, debt
down, and more neighborhoods organized.
KEY MEASURES
•250 average attendees per market
•2,500 doors canvassed each
cycle
•22 neighborhood associations, 2
new
•$62,000+ added to client savings
•$400,000+ in client debt reduced
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
WHAT THE 2026 RESULTS DEMONSTRATE
Different services. One coordinated approach to
community investment.
RESIDENT STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY
Financial counseling, housing pathways and animal-welfare services
230+ financial counseling clients
HOUSING AND STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS
Housing preservation, federal funding, enforcement and field services
20 lead-safe repairs; 571.67 tons removed
SAFE, PREDICTABLE DEVELOPMENT
Permitting, plan review, inspections and regulatory coordination
1,613 City building permits
PLANNING AND PROJECT DELIVERY
Community plans translated into projects and long-term investment
Downtown 2045 adopted
BUSINESS AND REDEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT
Business capital and public-private tools advancing jobs and housing
17 loans; $237.9M private investment
PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP
Grants, partners and City resources aligned around shared outcomes
87 energy-efficiency homes; 880 students engaged
The 2027 proposal prioritizes the people, tools and partnerships behind these results.
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ARP CLOSEOUT
Federal recovery resources moving toward completion
$58.9M
Federal ARP allocation
$57.8M
Reported program spending
$2.7M
Confirmed encumbrances
2027 IMPLICATION
One-time ARP resources
cannot support recurring
commitments.
Continuing programs must
transition to sustainable
funding or conclude.
TAKEAWAY ARP enabled major one-time investments. The 2027 budget must separate closeout
obligations from recurring commitments.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
2027 PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
A $19.45 million proposal, ~5.1% below the 2026 adopted budget
TAKEAWAY The proposal reduces total expenditures while changes vary significantly by operating area.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
$1,632,423 proposed for 2027 | -5.4% year over year
TAKEAWAY The enterprise-funded department absorbs a 5.4% reduction, concentrated in benefits and supporting operating costs.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
$9,011,487 proposed for 2027 | -2.2% year over year
TAKEAWAY The 2.2% reduction preserves the reported grants and subsidies allocation while lowering personnel and support costs.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
NEIGHBORHOODS
$6,899,625 proposed for 2027 | -5.3% year over year
TAKEAWAY The 5.3% reduction combines higher wages with lower fringe, grants and service-related spending.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
$176,843 proposed for 2027
COUNCIL TAKEAWAY The 50.5% reduction is driven primarily by the absence of a 2027 grants and subsidies allocation.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
$1,729,865 proposed for 2027 | -9.4% year over year
TAKEAWAY Organization Support declines 9.4%, with increases in Engagement and Business Development offset by larger reductions elsewhere.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Preserving the Capacity to Deliver for South Bend
Stronger Homes and Neighborhoods
Preserve housing, improve neighborhood conditions and
deliver responsive field services
Housing programs • Funding administration • Field
operations
Safe, Predictable Development
Keep quality projects moving through coordinated
planning, permitting, inspections and land-use review.
Planning • Zoning • Permitting • Inspections
Strategic Redevelopment
Prepare sites, structure agreements and manage public-
private projects from concept through delivery.
Property work • Development agreements • Project
delivery
Expanded Economic Opportunity
Connect residents and businesses to capital, counseling,
investment and community resources.
Business support • Capital access • Financial
empowerment • Engagement
The proposal reduces total spending while working to preserve core delivery.
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Residents, businesses and community partners depend on DCI to preserve
homes, guide development, expand opportunity and deliver projects.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Capital Expense Description Cost
1 SUV w/ CNG or Hybrid – Building Dept $40,000
1 Neighborhoods 4x4 Truck $43,000
1 SBARC Van Cages $30,000
Total $113000
SUMMARY OF DCI CAPITAL EXPENSES
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
MAJOR 2027 PRIORITIES
Align work plans and investments with the department-wide outcomes
Housing &
Neighborhoods Advance housing production, preservation,
home repair and neighborhood reinvestment.
Redevelopment Advance priority sites, public-private
investments and RDC project delivery.
Development
Services Improve coordination and delivery across
planning, zoning, permitting and inspections.
Opportunity Expand access to capital, business support,
financial empowerment and resident
opportunity.
Stewardship Manage grants, public resources and major
projects with clear accountability.
Outcome
Management Establish definitions, baselines, reporting
periods and owners for 2027 outcomes.
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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BUDGET
Civil City Funds
209-Studebaker/Oliver210-StateGrants211-DCIOperating212-FedGrants217-Gifts,Donations*227-LossRecovery404-COIT408-EDITCapital/Trustee/Debt Service Funds
315,328-Bonds317-Coveleski456–Bonds439-CertifiedTechPark677-HallofFame754-IndustrialRevolving752-RedevelopmentAuth.753,756-SmartStreets759,760-EddyStreetRedevelopment Funds
324-RiverWest422-W.Washington429-RiverEast430-SouthSide433-RedevelopmentAdmin435-DouglasRoad436-RiverEastRes.454-AUEZCITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT 410-UDAG600-Building
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
2027 DEPARTMENT-WIDE OUTCOMES
Track outcomes across divisions, programs and investments
1. Stronger Neighborhoods 2. Expanded Housing Opportunity
3. Private Investment & Economic Growth 4. Strategic Redevelopment & Community
Investment
5. Efficient Development & Project Delivery 6. Resident Access to Opportunity
7. Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Appendix
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Growth &
Opportunity
Team
Engagement &Economic
Empowerment (EEE)
Team
Building
Department
Sustainability
Team
Planning &
Community
Resources Team
Executive Director,
Community Investment
Chief
Neighborhoods
Officer
SBARC Director
Animal Welfare
Officer (4)
Animal Welfare
Assistant (4)
Director,
Neighborhood
Services &
Enforcement
Superintendent IV
Neat Crew
Operator (3)
Hearing SpecialistAdministrative
Assistant I
Chief Inspector
Inspectors
(9)
Federal Grant
Administrator
(2)
Director of
Neighborhood
Health &Housing
Housing
Counselor
Property
Inspector
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist,Lead
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist,RSVP
Executive
Administrative
Assistant
Administrative
Assistant II
Director,
Growth &
Opportunity
Assistant
Director
Business
Resource
Specialist
Business
Development
Manager
Business
Licensing
Specialist
Director,
Engagement &
Economic
Empowerment
Engagement
Specialist (2)
Chief Planner
AdministrativeAssistantII
Principal Planner
Manager -
Property
Development
Senior Planner (2)
Zoning
Administrator
Zoning Specialist
(2)
Building
Commissioner
Deputy Building
Commissioner
Chief Building
Inspector
Building Inspector
(4)
Commercial
Combination
Inspector (4)
Permitting &
Licensing
Compliance
Specialist
Asst Manager,
Customer Service
(3)
Administrative
Assistant I (2)
Director of
Sustainability Coordinator on
Homelessness
Project
Manager
Historic
Preservation
Administrator
Assistant
Director
Historic
Preservation
Specialist
Assistant
Director
South Bend
Animal Resource
Center (SBARC)
Neighborhood Services and
Enforcement (NSE)Neighborhood Health
and Housing (NHH)
Federal
Grant
Mgmt
Deputy Director
Executive Assistant
RSVP Inspectors
(4)
Neighborhoods
Division
Part Time
Kennel Attend.
(5)
Field
Operations
Supervisor
Shelter
Operations
Supervisor
Asst. Manager
Office
Manager
DCI CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL DIVISIONS CHART
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Executive Director,
Community Investment
Chief
Neighborhoods
Officer
SBARC Director
Animal Welfare
Officer (4)
Animal Welfare
Assistant (4)
Director,
Neighborhood
Services &
Enforcement
Superintendent IV
Neat Crew
Operator (3)
Hearing SpecialistAdministrative
Assistant I
Chief Inspector
Inspectors
(9)
Federal Grant
Administrator
(2)
Director of
Neighborhood
Health &Housing
Housing
Counselor
Property
Inspector
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist,Lead
Neighborhood
Program
Specialist,RSVP
Executive
Administrative
Assistant
Administrative
Assistant II
Director,
Growth &
Opportunity
Assistant
Director
Business
Liencsing
cSpecialist
Business
Development
Manager
Business
Resource
Specialist
Director,
Engagement &
Economic
Empowerment
Engagement
Specialist (2)
Chief Planner
AdministrativeAssistantII
Principal Planner
Manager -
Property
Development
Senior Planner (2)
Zoning
Administrator
Zoning Specialist
(2)
Building
Commissioner
Deputy Building
Commissioner
Chief Building
Inspector
Building Inspector
(4)
Commercial
Combination
Inspector (4)
Permitting &
Licensing
Compliance
Specialist
Asst Manager,
Customer Service
(3)
Administrative
Assistant I (2)
Director of
Sustainability
Coordinator on
Homelessness
Project
Manager
Historic
Preservation
Administrator
Assistant
Director
Historic
Preservation
Specialist
Assistant
Director
Deputy Director
Executive Assistant
RSVP Inspectors
(4)Part Time
Kennel Attend.
(5)
Field
Operations
Supervisor
Shelter
Operations
Supervisor
Asst. Manager
Office
Manager
DCI CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Summary of ARP Financials
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Current Year Current Year Encumbrances
2026 Purchase requisitions Purchase orders Draft change orders Total Encumb.Current Year
ARP Programs Total Spending Budget Draft or in review Confirmed in review (POs & PRs)Available Budget
Strong Neighborhoods
Home Repair Assistance Programs (ARP001)1,189,895.94 1,356,289.02 -255,719.74 -255,719.74 1,059,364.28
Housing Financing (ARP002)1,471,653.00 1,505,769.00 -1,028,347.00 -1,028,347.00 -
Home Buying Assistance (ARP003)110.90 999,944.55 ----999,944.55
Additional Neighborhood Infrastructure (ARP004)3,210,931.66 423.42 ----423.42
City-wide Comprehensive Plan (ARP005)495,036.84 179,158.60 ----179,158.60
Plan Implementation (ARP006)316,748.38 11,458.62 -193.00 -193.00 58.62
Land Bank Startup Costs (ARP007)46,774.75 203,225.25 ----203,225.25
Demolitions (Vacant & Abandoned / Commercial) (ARP008)4,990,658.34 1,349,992.24 -62,716.65 -62,716.65 9,044.28
Neighborhood Development Assistance (ARP009)78,705.00 47,842.11 -47,842.11 -47,842.11 -
Vacant Building Development Financing (ARP010)1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 -500,000.00 -500,000.00 -
Neighborhood Recovery Grants (ARP011)189,216.22 10,783.78 ----(5,716.22)
Neighborhood Main Streets (Bike Racks, Trash Cans, etc.) (ARP012)370,558.79 195,421.50 -134,178.00 -134,178.00 12,103.50
Athletic Court Repair (ARP013)2,607,330.79 1,898.47 ----1,898.47
Safe Community for Everyone
Homelessness Strategy Implementation (ARP014)400,000.00 ------
County Partnerships on Homelessness & Mental Health (ARP015)6,795,000.00 5,000.00 ----5,000.00
Gun Violence Intervention (ARP016)308,557.87 235,672.90 ----208,852.63
Public Safety Technology Upgrades (ARP017)1,542,655.34 151,580.26 -24,947.50 -24,947.50 126,632.76
COVID Response (ARP018)-------
COVID Facilities Upgrades (ARP019)2,066,694.75 0.65 ----0.65
ARP Premium Pay (ARP033)3,779,319.32 ------
Robust, Sustainable Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure - Greener Homes (ARP020)100,000.00 ------
Green Infrastructure - Solarize, Switch & Save (ARP021)358,060.20 75,439.80 ----75,439.80
Green Infrastructure - Commercial Recycling Partnership for CBD’s (ARP022)12,175.19 67,028.71 -3,978.00 -3,978.00 58,846.81
Green Infrastructure - EV Plan & Deployment (ARP023)93,242.25 61,826.26 -12,762.00 -12,762.00 46,892.25
Green Infrastructure - Distributed Solar/Storage (ARP024)857,903.10 850,000.00 -203,124.90 -203,124.90 88,972.00
Equitable Access to Opportunity
Small Business Assistance (ARP025)1,667,851.65 306,758.18 -168,243.64 -168,243.64 (170,635.69)
Utility Relief (ARP026)3,136,805.57 254,410.55 ----249,193.88
Streamlined Assistance (ARP027)807,638.98 73,974.32 ----73,974.32
Opportunity Fund (ARP028)926,744.10 250,000.90 -250,000.00 -250,000.00 0.90
Immigration Support (ARP029)165,196.47 1.77 ----1.77
Youth and Workforce Development
Workforce Development (ARP030)379,857.50 21,398.75 -13,600.00 -13,600.00 7,798.75
Dream Center (ARP031)11,908,197.39 1,278.64 ----125.93
Pre-K Centers (ARP032)6,501,021.94 510,642.06 ----510,642.06
Grand Total 57,774,542.23 9,727,220.31 -2,705,652.54 -2,705,652.54 3,741,243.57
Revenue - Fund 263
ARP Grant 58,910,047.00 ------
Interest Earnings 1,850,691.89 ------
Total 60,760,738.89 ------
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
2027 Proposed Strategic Initiatives
Strategic Initiative 2022
Adopted
2023
Adopted
2024
Adopted
2025
Adopted
2026
Adopted
2027
Proposed YOY Variance
Strategic Initiatives 6,998,770 7,057,935 6,889,135 5,828,855 5,205,117 5,072,497 (2.55%)
Homelessness Strategy Implementation 450,000 650,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 775,000 745,000 (3.87%)
Home Repair Program 350,000 350,000 350,000 280,000 300,000 350,000 16.67%
Demolitions (Vacant & Abandoned / Commercial /
Emergency)600,000 600,000 600,000 550,000 500,000 425,000 (15.00%)
CDBG Housing (Federal Funding)2,832,655 2,282,820 2,282,820 2,282,820 2,320,384 2,317,662 (0.12%)
CDBG - Public Service (Federal Funding)329,835 329,835 329,835 329,835 329,835 329,835 -
ESG (Federal Funding)220,000 220,000 220,000 220,000 203,698 220,000 8.00%
Complete Streets Transportation projects 100,000 100,000
On-going brownfield remediation work 50,000 50,000 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 -
Eviction Prevention 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 45,000 (10.00%)
Support for Public Art 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 (33.33%)
HPC Matching Grant 100,000 100,000 100,000
Monitoring Unsafe Buildings 23,000 23,000 23,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 -
Neighborhood Engagement & Organization Support 225,000 250,000 150,000 150,000 100,000 120,000 20.00%
Revolving Loan Funds (IRF & RLF II)482,280 482,280 482,280
Workforce Development 480,000 480,000 300,000 200,000
Neighborhood Planning 250,000 200,000 75,000 75,000 85,000 85,000 -
Small Business Assistance 250,000 250,000 200,000 110,000 110,000 -(100.00%)
Chamber Support 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 -(100.00%)
West Side Main Streets 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 -
Commercial Recycling Partnership for CBD's 75,000
Greener Homes 100,000 100,000 50,000
Installation of EV Chargers 41,000 11,200 11,200 11,200 10,000 (10.71%)
Solarize, Switch & Save 300,000 300,000 200,000
Vibrant Places 200,000 325,000 62.50%