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Home My WebLink About09-28-2026 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, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, September 28, 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/092826CC 2:30 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 26-31 - Resolution Approving and Adopting the River Park Neighborhood Plan Substitute 3:15 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 60-26 - Q3 2026 Additional Appropriations 2. Bill No. 61-26 - Q3 2026 Budget Transfers 3. Bill No. 65-26 - 2027 Annual Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy 4. Bill No. 66-26 - Q3 2026 Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance Amendment 5. Bill No. 68-26 - 2027 TRANSPO Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy Substitute 6. Bill No. 26-32 - Resolution Supporting Executive Order No. 01-2026, the Data Center Transparency & Accountability Order Prohibiting Nondisclosure or Other Confidentiality Agreements 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 4:45 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, DR. DAVIS 1. Update – Zoning Code Text Amendments Committee Discussion Only 2. Bill No. 56-26 - Special Exception at 1246 Howard Street 3. Bill No. 59-26 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 227 College Street 4. Bill No. 62-26 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 3501 Blackthorn Court Substitute 5. Bill No. 63-26 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 0 North Kaley 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 BILL FILINGS CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://docs.southbendin.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=414117&dbid=0&repo=sbend 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, September 28, 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/SBCC092826 1. INVOCATION FR. STEVE JAKUBOWSKI | SAINT ADALBERT PARISH 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS SPECIAL RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION FOR THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE OF INTERFAITH CHRISTIAN UNION MINISTRIES, 89.7 FM WUBS, REVEREND SYLVESTER WILLIAMS, AND SHANE WILLIAMS SPECIAL RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES UPDATE FROM CITY COORDINATOR OF HOMELESS OUTREACH CARL HETLER 2 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 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 59-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 COLLEGE STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 60-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 PUBLIC HEARING 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 62-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3501 BLACKTHORN COURT COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (SUBSTITUTE) 63-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 3 65-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 (PUBLIC HEARING ONLY) 66-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 PUBLIC HEARING 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 (SUBSTITUTE) (PUBLIC HEARING ONLY) 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 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 59-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 COLLEGE STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 4 60-26 THIRD 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 THIRD 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 62-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3501 BLACKTHORN COURT COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (SUBSTITUTE) 63-26 THIRD 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 66-26 THIRD 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 5 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 26-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RIVER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (SUBSTITUTE) 26-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 01-2026, THE DATA CENTER TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY ORDER PROHIBITING NONDISCLOSURE OR OTHER CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS 10. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 67-26 FIRST READING ON AMENDMENTS TO THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROHIBITING THE EXECUTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS (NDAS), BY WHATEVER NAME, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS BY WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND CITY GOVERNMENT’S EXECUTIVE BRANCH, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION, THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, AND THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE WHICH HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRECLUDING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC OF ANY MATTERS RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE SOUTH BEND CITY GOVERNMENT AND DECLARING ANY SUCH AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, OR OTHER SUCH ARRANGEMENTS VOID AB INITIO AS CONTRARY TO PUBLIC POLICY 69-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING A DIRECT LOAN TO THE DEVELOPER OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (HEARTWOOD COMMONS PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 70-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 71-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 72-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2027 6 73-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 74-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF DEPUTIES AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2027 75-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ BILL FILINGS CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://docs.southbendin.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=414117&dbid=0&repo=sbend 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 56-26 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 59-26 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, rft1�· Kyle Willis City Controller 60-26 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 61-26 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 Substitute 62-26 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 63-26 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 65-26 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. 66-26 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend, IN 46601 James Mueller, Mayor �i •,_(I 1' X {I 1865 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 Substitute 68-26 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION September 15, 2026 Honorable Karen L. White 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 4660 L RE: River Park Neighborhood Plan Adoption Resolution Dear Committee Chair: City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 15, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, £N Enclosed is a Resolution for the approval and adoption of the River Park Neighborhood Plan. This will serve as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Please include the attached Resolution on the Council ag enda for the one required reading plus public hearing at your September, 28 2026, Council meeting. The petition is 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. If you have any questions, please call our office at (574) 235-7627. Sincerely, Mark Dellostritto Zoning Specialist Tim Corcoran Planning Dkedor Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President Substitute 26-31 * * * Cullleth Lee Preside11t Sheila :\liezgudski \'ice President Ophelia Goode11-Hodgcrs Chairperso11, Comrnillee ol'the \\'hole Ca1111eth Lee Fir�t Di»trict ( )phclia Coode11-Hodgers Sern11d District Sharon L. VkBride Third District Dr. Heidi Beidi11ger Fourth District Sherry Bolde11-Simpso11 Filih District Sheila :--iiezgodski Si\th District Dr. ( )li,·er D;l\ i� .\t Large Rachel Tomas Morgan ,'\t Large Karc11 L. \\'hitc ,'\t Large City of South Bend Common Council :-lO0 City Hall • 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bini. South Bend, l11diana 1-<iGO I South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 3 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN September 23, 2026 Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 01-2026, THE DAT A CENTER TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNT ABILITY ORDER PROHIBITING NONDISCLOSURE OR OTHER CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS Dear Members of the Council, Attached please find for your consideration a resolution expressing the Council's support for Executive Order No. 01-2026, the Data Center Transparency & Accountability Order, issued by Mayor James Mueller on September 16, 2026. As the resolution sets out, the Order prohibits City departments, employees, and appointees from entering into, approving, amending, renewing, or extending data center agreements that would restrict transparency or public disclosure beyond what applicable law already permits. It further requires that data center project agreements affirm their status as public records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, subject only to the protections that state and federal law already provide. I believe this Order reflects a principle this Council should stand behind: that agreements affecting public assets, public funds, and public services; including those involving data center projects, should be conducted with the transparency our residents are entitled to expect. I will be available to discuss this bill under the Personnel and Finance Committee and at the full Council meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am happy to answer any questions in the meantime. 26-32 * * * * Ca111 1e1l1 Lee l're-,idL'nl Slicil;1 :\tl'l!\'Ocl�k, \'ice i >rL',1de11l ( >phclia CoodL't 1-l{o d14cr, Cliairp1.-r,011, Co111rniuec or the \\'lic)lc C111m·il1 f .cc hr,l 1)1',lrtrl ( >plicli;1 Cc,oclc11-l{o d!\'lT' Second 1)1,1 net Sl1;1ro11 I .. Md�ridc I hird Di�trirt lk Heidi lkidi11i\-c r Fourth D1�lric1 Slic1T) Bnld ·11-'-limthn11 Filth Di,tncl Sh,·il;1 '\il·tgod,ki 'i1,ll1 D1,1rict Dr. Oli, er l);I\ i, :\1 I ;1n;c Rachel I oma, .\lo r!\'all .\1 L1r•e Karrn I.. \\'hi1c . \I Lin;c City of South Bend Common Council :lOO Cil) I !all• il.i S . .\fani11 Lu1her King.Jr. l�lnl. Soutl1 Brnd. l11dia11a l.(i(iOI Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 9, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend. fN September 9, 2026 Re: AMENDMENTS TO THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROHIBITING THE EXECUTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS (NDAS), BY WHATEVER NAME, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS BY WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND CITY GOVERNMENT'S EXECUTIVE BRANCH, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION, THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, AND THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WHICH HA VE THE EFFECT OF PRECLUDING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC OF ANY MATTERS RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE SOUTH BEND CITY GOVERNMENT AND DECLARING ANY SUCH AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, OR OTHER SUCH ARRANGEMENTS VOID AB INITIO AS CONTRARY TO PUBLIC POLICY Dear President Lee: Transparency, accountability, and open exchange of information are hallmarks of effective local governance and public trust. Non-disclosure agreements by government officials or employees relating to the operation of the government are the antithesis of transparency, accountability, and open exchange of information and must be prohibited and be declared void ab initio as contrary to public policy. The public has an absolute right to know how tax dollars are spent, resources allocated and regulatory decisions are made . The purpose of non-disclosure agreements or similar agreements by municipal officials or employees relating to the operation and affairs of municipal government is to shield information from members of the public through private arrangements Such arrangements should not be tolerated in the South Bend City government. These proposed amendments are designed to ensure that all such arrangements, particularly those impacting public infrastructure, land use, and 67-26 CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT September 21, 2026 Chairperson White South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend, IN 46601 -----•----Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca I 1ra(fo City Clerk South Bend, I. RE: An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Authorizing a Direct Loan to the Developer of an Economic Development Facility (Heartwood Commons Project) and Approving Other Matters in Connection Therewith. Dear Chairperson White: Please find the attached bill, which is an ordinance authorizing a economic development loan in an amount not to exceed $1. 7 million to support the construction of the Heartwood Commons affordable housing development at 2018-2020 South Main Street . The project will consist of a multifamily apartment building containing fifty (50) affordable housing units. The development received an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and will provide long-term affordable housing opportunities for South Bend residents. The project is anticipated to result in approximately $16.7 million in total development costs, including no less than $15 million in private investment by the developer. The Common Council previously approved a Tax Abatement in support of the project in 2025. The loan would be funded utilizing Ta x Increment Financing revenues from the South Side Development Area Allocation Fund and would be administered as a draw-based loan. The loan requires approval by the Common Council, the South Bend Economic Development Commission, and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission before funds may be disbursed. The loan would be forgivable upon substantial completion of the project in accordance with the financing and development agreements approved by the City. If the project is not completed as required, the loan would become repayable pursuant to the terms of the financing documents. 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Ste 500, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 233-0311 . southbendin.gov 69-26 1200N COUNTY-CTIY Bun.DING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER. MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 21, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2027 Mayor's Salary Ordinance Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Attached is an ordinance setting the Mayor's salary for the calendar year 2026. Under Indiana law, l.C. 36-4-7- 2(c}, the Mayor's salary may not be reduced from the prior year's amount. This ordinance proposes a 3% increase for the Mayor's salary to be commensurate with the proposed increase for non-bargaining employees in 2026. 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 28 th, 2026, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October J2tll, 2026. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consi deration. Sincerely, "if tJJQ..,' Kyle Willis City Controller 70-26 I 200N COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BL VD. SOIJfH BEND. INDIANA 4660 I -1830 PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYORDEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 21, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Teamster 2027 Salary Ordinance Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Attached is an ordinance setting the salaries for City employees that are members of the Teamsters for the calendar year 2027. This will be a continuation of the Teamsters' current contract. The members of the Teamsters Union will receive a three percent salary increase per the contract for 2027. 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 28th, 2026, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 12th, 2026. If you have any further questions or need additional informati on, p lease let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller 71-26 1200N COUNTI-C!TY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574.235.92 16 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER. MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 21, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2027 Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bemi, IN Attached is an ordinance setting maximum compensation for non-bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. This ordin ance proposes a standard increase of 3.0% for non-bargaining employees in 2026. The ordinance also adds and changes certain position titles and makes certain adjustments to the maximum compensation for specific positions, as discussed during the 2027 Budget hearings. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. If you have any further questions or need additional inform ation, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller 72-26 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 3 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN OFFICE OF rfHE CITY CLERK BIA CA L. TIRADO, CITY CL ERK September 23, 2026 The South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 4660 I Re: Proposed 2027 City Clerk's Salary Ordinance Dear Council Members, Submitted for your consideration is the ordinance that sets the salary for the South Bend City Clerk for the 2026 calendar year. This ordinance provides for a 3 % increase in the City Clerk's salary from 2026. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate Committee and Council meeting. It is requested that this bill be filed for I st reading on September 28, 2026 with 2nd reading, public hearing, and 3rd reading scheduled for October 12, 2026. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or require further information. Thank you for your consideration. Bianca L. Tirado, • Clerk Office of the City Clerk Attachment CC: Office of the City Clerk INTEGRITY I SERVICE I ACCESSIBILITY Jasmine Jackso11 Mallhe1r Neal Q.nEF DEPVfYOTY0.ERK / Q.nEF OF STAFF DEPUTY OTY 0.ERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY \'ero11ica Pill-Payne DIRECTOR OF SPEGAL PROJECTS EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 300 City Hall I215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. I South Bend, Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211 f. 574.235.91731 www.southbendin.gov 73-26 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 3 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK September 23, 2026 The South Bend Common Council 300 City Hall South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Proposed 2027 City Clerk Staff Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance Dear Council Members, Attached is an ordinance setting the maximum salary and wages of deputies and non-bargaining employees of the City Clerk's Office for the 2027 calendar year. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meeting. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1 st reading on September 23, 2026 with 2ndreading, public hearing, and 3rd reading scheduled for October 12, 2026. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or require further information. Thank you for your consideration. Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk CC: Office of the City Clerk INTEGRITY I SERVICE I ACCESSIBILITY Jasmine Jackson Matthew Ne;J 0-UEF DEPUJY 0TY 0.ERK / 0-UEF OF STAFF DEPVfY 0TY 0.ERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY Veronica Pill-Payne DIRECTOR OF SPEGAL PROJECTS EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I E MPOWERMENT 300 City Hall I215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. I South Bend, Indiana 46601 Ip. 574.235.9221 If. 574.235.9173 i www.southbendin.gov 74-26 * * * * * Canneth Lee President Sheila Niczgodski \'ice Preside11t Ophelia Goodrn-Rodgcrs Chairperson, Committee of the \Vholc Cumeth Lee First District ( )phclia Gooden-Rodgers Second District Sh;mm L. McBride Third District Dr. Heidi Heidinger Fourth District Sherry Bolden-Simpson Filih District Sheila Niczgodski Sixth District Dr. C )li\-cr Da\·is At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan 1\t Large Karen L. \ Vhite At Large City of South Bend Common Council goo City Hall• 215 S. Marlin Luther King,Jr. Bini. South Bell([, Indiana [.660 I September 23, 2026 South Bend Common Council 300 City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 3 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 Dear Council Members: I am attaching the proposed Common Council Salary Ordinance for filing. As you know, this ordinance is a part of the City budget which must be approved before November 1, 2026. This ordinance proposes a 3% increase in Council members' salary from $23,298 to $23,997. This increase is in line with proposed increases for many other City employees. In order to comply with the necessary three readings and public hearing, I ask that this be scheduled for first reading on September 28, 2026, and assigned to the Personnel and Finance Committee for second reading, followed by third reading and public hearing at the full Council meeting on October 12, 2026. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, cannethLee,Presi �. South Bend Common Council 75-26