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Home My WebLink About09-30-2026 Council Budget 2027 Presentation FILEDThe South Bend Common Council 2027 Budget Presentation * * * Canneth Lee, President Sheila Niezgodski, Vice President Ophelia Gooden -Rodgers, Committee of the Whole September 30, 2026 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 9 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bern.J, IN President C.:inneth Lee Fim (l") 01str1ct Or Heidi Be1d1nger Fourth {4"') o,stnct Dr Ohver Davis t urge Ophelta Gooden-Rodgers Second('.(~ Distnct Sherry Bolden· Simpson itch (s:·) D1scnct Rachel Tomas Morg.;n A! l.drge Sharon McBride Third (3'') D1stnci Mission: "To make certain our City Government is always responsive to the needs of our residents, and the betterment of South Bend is always our highest priority." {\ • ~~ * * * ~-- s: 0 < -■ ::J cc en 0 C: ,.. :,- OJ (D ::J C. -n 0 i D) -, C. ■- Neighborhoods, Housing & Revitalization • Approved funding for a nearly $50M rehabilitation of Beacon Heights • Approved funding for a nearly $40M LaSalle Park Homes project • Approved funding for Western Avenue Transformation District • Approved rezoning for environmental remediations of Martins & Drewery's Plaza {\ *""'''' Economic Opportunity & Workforce Development • Passed Tax Abatements o Increase in investment o Increase in jobs • Authorized projects utilizing the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program • Authorized bonds and loans for projects throughout South Bend • Assisted in advancing major project to bring Amtrak back to Union Station {\ * • ~, Infrastructure & Public Safety • Partnered with Public Works to address and remove toxic Jim son Weed from public spaces • Hosted Town Hall meetings (Lafayette Falls Neighborhood and 4th District Short Term Rentals) • Updated the Community Police Review Board (CPRB) Ordinance to strengthen participation • Approved expansion of Real-Time Crime Center • Assisted with Lead Pipe Program Coordination • Supported the expansion and regulation of EV Charging Stations {\ • ,. ~\ Youth, Families, & Community Well-Being • Secured Funding for Rum Village Neighborhood Center • Kennedy Lincoln Aquatics Center Groundbreaking • Supported and hosted District Neighborhood Clean-ups across city {\ • * ~\\ What is the Youth Advisory Council? YAC is a leadership and civic engagement program for high school students (grades 9-12) across St. Joseph County. Students will: • Learn our legislative process • Engage with and serve the community • Experience municipal government first hand • Connect and have fun ~ I I {\ • • ~\' • • • • • z < I )> z CD 0) 0 ~ CD cc· () 3 0 cc· 0) """"I ::J"' ::::, CD 0.. ::J"' O"' r+ """"I 0) O"' 0 0) CD O"' 0 """"I ::::, "O CD """"I ::J"' ::J"' 0 0.. 0) 0 0) 0 "O """"I ::::, 0 0.. """"I 0) 0.. 0.. """"I 0 ::::, CJ) CD O"' 0.. 3 ::::, CD ::::n x· ::J"' < 3 """"I CD 0 CD CJ) C r+ 0.. CJ) CJ) "O I I r+ """"I ~ ::J"' ::::, 3 0 3 0 (Q CD "O CD C ::::, CD CJ) 0) """"I r+ ~ ::J"' ::::, ::::, CD 0 (Q 0.. CJ) 3 """"I CD ::::, CD 0 () < ~ 0 ;::::.: ::::, 3 0) CD CD N. """"I 0) CJ) CD r+ ::J"' >< o· "O "O ::::, 0) CJ) ::::, C CJ) "O o· "O ::::, 0 """"I r+ * * .. ~-- Economic Opportunity & Workforce Development • Support small businesses and entrepreneurs • Revitalize commercial corridors • Expand workforce and job-training programs for youth • Increase opportunities for minority-owned businesses Infrastructure & Public Safety • Repair streets, sidewalks, alleys, and curbs • Improve lighting, traffic calming, and ADA access • Upgrade water, sewer, and drainage systems • Maintain strong police, fire, and emergency services {\ +"fl"\\\, Youth, Families, & Community Well-Being • Expand youth programming and leadership opportunities • Support early learning and educational initiatives • Address food deserts within the community • Increase access to senior services Sustainability, Equity, & Quality of Life • Advance reparatory justice initiatives • Invest in underserved neighborhoods • Expand parks, trails, and green spaces • Support environmental health and climate resilience {\ • • ~,, Common Council (101 03-030-030) Salanes & Wages Fnnge Bene(lts supplies Education & Training Other Services & Charges Protess1ona1 services Repairs & lvtaIntenance Travel Suwhes Educauon &. Tra,n,ng Otner Setv1ces & Charges Pnnung & Advert1s1ng Gr.1ndToUI 2024 Actuals 544,960 211.052 94,504 5,773 1,878 9,540 188,504 6,471 1.413 !_!362 7,463 40 289 2,762 4.372 544,960 Cl(~ll!dJ1~ interlund trans{erslallocotiom 2025 Actuals 2026 701,917 260.100 92.900 5,002 2,130 9.406 279.576 8,143 2.394 34.394 7,872 248 50 5,157 2.417 701,917 Adopted Budget TT6,989 299,682 188,507 5,000 5,000 12,800 212,000 5.000 12,000 25,000 12.000 3.000 3,000 3,000 3,000 776,989 I 2027 Proposed Budget 763,206 292,773 173,633 6.000 6.000 16,800 213,000 12,000 31.000 12,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 763,206 %changeYOY Notes I •1.77% -231% 11 • Includes PT Exec. Admin Asst moved -Includes S24k for interns -789% 20.00% 2000% 3125% 047% -100 OQO, 0.00% 2400% 0.00% 000% I {\ 000% 000% 000% ·1.77% *11\\\, --1 ::,- m :::J ~ -< 0 C: