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HomeMy WebLinkAbout72-26 2027 Nonbargaining Salary Ordinance (Second Substitute)1200N COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERsoN BLVD. Sotml 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 Non -Bargaining 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 maximum compensation for non -bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. This ordinance 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 information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, % g, Kyle Willis City Controller BILL NO. 72-26 ORDINANCE NO. Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN 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 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-4-7-3, this Ordinance sets forth the maximum compensation to be paid to non -bargaining personnel employed by the City of South Bend in executive departments for the calendar year 2027. This Ordinance establishes such compensation for all non -bargaining employees by specific position and title. The budgeted or actual compensation paid to a City employee in each position may be less than the maximum amounts set forth herein but may not exceed those amounts. This Ordinance is in the best interest of the City and the affected non -bargaining employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. Maximum Compensation The maximum amounts to be paid as compensation for non -bargaining employees for the City of South Bend, Indiana are hereby established as set forth in the attachment, which is incorporated herein by reference. City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Amounts by alphabetical position are set forth, as well as the maximum compensation for each position. SECTION II. Holidays, Vacations and Other Monetary and Fringe Benefits Incorporated by Reference (a) Holidays. Holidays designated by the Board of Public Works pursuant to Section 2-120 of the South Bend Municipal Code shall govern non -bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. The provisions of the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time shall apply and are incorporated herein by reference. (b) Vacations. Vacation for non -bargaining employees shall be as set forth in the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time, incorporated herein by reference. (c) Family Leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act Policy is, hereby, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. (d) Parental Leave. Parental leave will be offered to all eligible full-time employees in accordance with the policy set forth in the City Employee Handbook, as it may be amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. (e) Insurance. (1) Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program. The City shall maintain a comprehensive major medical insurance program in which, subject to Section III herein, non -bargaining employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week may participate under the rules and guidelines of the plan document. All employees are provided access to a copy of a plan document each year. (2) Short and Long -Term Disability. Short and Long -Term Disability shall be as set forth in the City's Employee Handbook, as it may be amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. (3) Payment for Election to Leave Employer's Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program. The City shall pay one hundred and thirty ($130) per month ($65 bi-weekly) to any Employee who elects to leave the City's comprehensive major medical insurance program to be covered by another program for which the City makes no contribution. This election shall not be mandatory, and the Employee who made such election may return to the City's comprehensive major medical Insurance Program, provided that the conditions are a Qualifying Life Event or Open Enrollment of the City's Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program, and the contributions specified herein are made, but in such event said Employee shall forfeit the one hundred and thirty dollar ($130) payment per month thereafter. (4) Life Insurance. The City shall provide term life insurance coverage in an amount lx annual salary rounded up to the nearest $1,000 for each benefit eligible employee except for sworn firefighters, sworn police officers, and members of the Teamsters, which are as provided in their collective bargaining agreements. (5) Benefit Waiting Period. The City notes that life insurance and comprehensive major Medical Insurance programs require a minimum eligibility period of thirty (30) days and that the long-term disability program requires a minimum ninety (90) day eligibility period which must be met. (f) Hiring Bonus. The Mayor, may, at his/her discretion, offer a Hiring Bonus to a new employee as an incentive for the employee to accept the position offered. This Bonus will be paid to the employee in addition to the salary set forth in the Salary Ordinance. The range of these monetary bonuses will be from one hundred ($100) to four thousand dollars ($4,000). (g) City Residency Incentive. Full-time employees who establish and maintain legal residence within the City of South Bend city limits, reside on a continuous, permanent basis within the South Bend city limits, and comply with all regulations and requirements described in the Employee Handbook on this topic shall be entitled to an annual monetary bonus of two thousand dollars ($2,000). This incentive will be paid out to qualifying employees once per year in December. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at the time of payment to qualify for the residency incentive. (h) Professional Engineer License Incentive. Full-time employees in the Engineering Department who maintain an active Professional Engineer license shall be entitled to an annual monetary bonus of four thousand dollars ($4,000). This incentive will be paid out to qualifying employees once per year in December. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at the time of payment to qualify for the incentive. (i) Allowances. (1) Auto Allowances. At the Mayor's discretion an auto allowance may be offered to city employees in lieu of a City issued car. The allowance may range from one ($1) to five hundred dollars ($500) dollars per month. (2) Cell Phone Allowance. At the Mayor's discretion an allowance for the business portion of an employee's cell phone may be provided to those employees whose position and job responsibilities require the ability to communicate outside of city premises or after normal city working hours. The allowance shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per month. (j) Early Retirement Incentives. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer an early retirement incentive program that may take the form of a bonus upon retirement for years of service or assistance with health insurance for a retiree who is not Medicare eligible. Such assistance shall not exceed one (1) year. Any such bonus or assistance must be approved by the Mayor and Controller and is subject to appropriation by the Common Council before any such bonus or assistance may be paid. I.C. 5-10.2-3-1.2 permits employers to purchase one year for every five years of service for employees in PERF covered positions under certain conditions. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer such early retirement incentive program, pursuant to statute, after consultation with the Controller and after appropriation by the Common Council. (k) Certification Bonus for EMS Billers. At the discretion of the Mayor, City employees working in the EMS billing division may receive an incentive payment not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) annually if the employee achieves and maintains in good standing the appropriate certification for EMS billing. (1) Other Monetary Fringe Benefits. All other fringe benefits shall be set forth in the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at time of payment to qualify. SECTION I11. Employee Definitions (a) Full -Time Employee. Full-time employees are those employees who are regularly scheduled to work forty (40) hours per week, or a reduced full-time schedule of thirty (30) hours or more per week as approved by the Mayor on a voluntary basis. Such employees are eligible for the Employer's Benefits Package subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of each benefit program. However, solely for purposes of qualification for health care benefits under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act) as amended, the definition of full- time employee shall be the equivalent of that which is provided in the Act, and this Section shall not be construed to be in conflict with the Act. (b) Part -Time Employee. Part-time employees are those employees who are not assigned to a full-time status as defined by the City including those who qualify for health care benefits under the Act, but who do not meet the City's definition of full- time employee under subpart (a) of this Section, and who are scheduled to work less than the City of South Bend's full-time schedule, not to equal or exceed one thousand five hundred sixty (1,560) hours per year. While they do receive certain mandated benefits (such as worker's compensation, social security benefits, and for some, health care under the Act), they are not eligible for other City benefit programs with the exception of the positions listed below: All elected Council members are eligible for participation in all of the Employer's Benefit Programs. SECTION IV. City's Employee Handbook Availability Two (2) copies of the City's Employee Handbook shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection during regular hours in the office of the City Clerk on the 3rd Floor of the South Bend City Hall Building, South Bend, Indiana. SECTION V. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. Canneth J. Lee, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of . 2026, at o'clock _m. Approved and signed by me on the .m. Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk day of , 2026, at o'clock James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana City of South Bend, Indiana 2026 Nonbargaining Salary Ordinance Update Maximum Salaries New Position Title Change Eliminate Title Adding Omitted Title Change & Pay Non -Standard Raise Position Increase 2026 Salary 2027 Job Title Status Cap Salary Cap % Increase Accounting Clerk IV Full Time 40,925 42,153 3.00% Administrative Assistant I Full Time 48,787 50,251 3.00% Administrative Assistant II Full Time 50,228 51 735 3.00% Animal Welfare Assistant Full Time 48,549 50,005 3.00% Animal Welfare Officer Full Time 51,260 52,798 3.00% Applications Developer 1 Full Time 77,421 79,744 3.00% Applications Developer 11 Full Time 83,842 86,357 3.00% Assistant City Attorney Full Time 105,378 108,539 3.00% Assistant City Engineer Full Time 103,933 107,051 3.00% Assistant Director - Data & Performance Full Time 84,517 87,053 3.00% Assistant Director of Communication Center Full Time 66,457 68,451 3.00% Assistant Director of Distribution Full Time 63,132 65,026 3.00% Assistant Director of Growth & Opportunity Full Time 86,900 89,507 3.00% Assistant Director of Neighborhoods Full Time 98,262 101,210 3.00% Assistant Director of Planning Full Time 86,900 89,507 3.00% Assistant Director of SCADA Information Systems Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Assistant Director of Ticket Sales & Strategy Full Time 56,822 58,527 3.00% Assistant Manager - Customer Service Full Time 57,100 58,813 3.00% Billing Operations Specialist Full Time 67,821 69,856 3.00% Budget Analyst - Senior Full Time 76,653 78,953 3.00 Building and Code Inspector Full Time 61,247 63,084 3.00% Building Commissioner Full Time 96,103 98,986 3.00% Building Inspector Full Time 58,585 60,343 3.00% Business & Resource Specialist Full Time 74,986 77,236 3.00% Business Analyst Full Time 65,712 67,683 3.00% Business Analyst Senior Full Time 71,234 73,371 3.00% Business Development Specialist Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Chemist Full Time 63,794 65,708 3.00% Chemist Lead Full Time 67,858 69,894 3.00% Chief Building lnspector Full Time 71,669 73,819 3.00% Chief Code Inspector Full Time 71,669 73,819 3.00% Chief Community Officer Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Development & Marketing Officer Full Time 116,707 120,208 3.00% Chief Digital Officer Full Time 114,470 117,904 3.00% Chief Experience Officer Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Innovation Officer Full Time 133,570 137,577 3.00% Chief Neigborhoods Officer Full Time 110,671 113,991 3.00% Chief of Park Operations Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief of Staff to the Mayor Full Time 113,976 117,395 3.00% Chief of Venues & Promotions Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Planner Full Time 110,132 113,436 3.00% Chief Technology Officer Full Time 125,605 129,373 3.00% City Attorney Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% City Clerk Secretary Full Time 41,029 42,260 3.00% City Controller Full Time 143,878 148,194 3.00% City Engineer Full Time 132,923 136,911 3.00% City Hall Executive Administrator (IT) Full Time 61,000 62,830 3.00% Club Pro Municipal Golf Course Full Time 61,651 63,501 3.00% Code Inspector Full Time 51,500 53,045 3.00% Code Inspector - Senior Full Time 54,578 56,215 3.00% Commercial Combination inspector Full Time 61,512 63,357 3.00% Communication Specialist I Full Time 44,526 45,862 3.00% Communication Specialist 11 Full Time 55,160 56,815 3.00% Communication Specialist i11 Full Time 57,156 58,871 3.00% Contract Compliance Administrator Full Time 68,836 70,901 3.00% Coordinator on Homelessness - DCI Full Time 84,872 87,418 3.00% Corporation Counsel Full Time 150,041 154,542 3.00% Court Liaison Full Time 42,862 44,148 3.00% Crime Analyst Full Time 46,955 48,364 3.00% Crime Resource Specialist Full Time 57,682 59,412 3.00% Custodian Full Time 36,016 37,096 3.00% Customer Service and Success Liason I Customer Service and Success Liason 11 Customer Service and Success Liason 111 Customer Service and Success Manager Cybersecurity Specialist Full Time 53,832 55,447 Full Time 55,620 57,289 Full Time 58,721 Full Time 69,840 71,935 Full Time 68,709 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Data Entry /Alarms Coordinator Data Entry Specialist Data Entry Specialist 11 Deputy Building Commissioner Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor Deputy City Controller Deputy Director of Community Investment Deputy Director of Human Resources Deputy Director of Human Rights Deputy Director of Public Works Deputy Director of Venues, Parks & Arts Digital (Forensic) Lab Technician Digital Communications & Multimedia Training Coordinator Director - Animal Resource Center Director - Digital Services Director - Environmental Compliance Director - Wastewater Utility Director - Water Operations Director - Water Utility Director of Applications Director of Billing & Accounts Director of Booking & Event Services Director of Central Services Director of City Finance Director of Civic innovation Director of Civilian Services Director of Communication Center Director of Communications Director of Communications & Radio Director of Community Outreach Director of Community Police Review Office Director of Community Programming Director of Customer Service & Success Director of Data & Performance Director of Department Finance Director of Development - Venues, Parks & Arts Full Time 39,055 40,227 3.00% Full Time 45,433 46,796 3.00% Full Time 38,315 39,464 3.00% Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Full Time 88,416 91,068 3.00% Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 103,175 106,270 3.00% Full Time 100,235 103,242 Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 66,213 68,199 3.00% Full Time 71,080 73,212 3.00% Full Time 80,000 82,400 3.00% Full Time 96,008 98,888 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 107,820 111,055 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 107,820 111,055 3.00% Full Time 100,258 103,266 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 72,224 74,391 3.00% Full Time 106,361 115,541 8.63% Full Time 105,994 109,174 3.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 73,676 75,886 3.00% Full Time 78,835 81,200 3.00% Full Time 79,098 81,471 3.00% Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Full Time 77,547 79,873 3.00% Full Time 74,986 77,236 3.00% Full Time 86,524 94,310 9.00 % Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 89,198 91,874 3.00% Full Time 67,536 69,562 3.00% Director of Development & Special Events Director of Distribution Director of Engagement & Economic Empowerment Director of Engineering Services Director of Enterprise Services & Software Director of Equipment Services Director of Facilities Management Director of Golf Operations Director of Growth & Opportunity Director of Human Resources Director of Infrastructure Director of Intellegence Director of Legal Administration Director of Marketing - Public Works Director of Neighborhood Health & Housing Director of Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Director of Office of Sustainability Director of Operations - Golf Director of Operations - Venues Director of Operations - Wastewater Director of Project Management Director of Public Works Director of Purchasing Director of Purchasing & Logistics (Police Dept) Director of Redevelopment Engineering Director of SCADA Information Systems Director of Solid Waste Director of Streets & Sewers Director of Ticket Sales & Strategy Director of Treasury Director of Wastewater Maintenance Director of Water Quality & Laboratory Director Project Manager Distribution Records Drafter Distribution System Specialist Full Time 76,715 79,016 3.00% Full Time 93,366 96,167 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 108,978 112,247 3.00% Full Time 100,258 103,266 3.00% Full Time 90,177 92,882 3.00% Full Time 84,070 87,439 4.01% Full Time 86,523 89,119 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 108,462 111,716 3.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 77,250 79,568 3.00% Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Full Time 81,403 83,845 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 94,804 97,648 3.00% Full Time 98,693 101,654 3.00% Full Time 86,523 89,119 3.00% Full Time 108,348 111,598 3.00% Full Time 93,366 96,167 3.00% Full Time 100,524 103,540 3.00% Full Time 143,878 148,194 3.00% Full Time 98,345 101,295 3.00% Full Time 82,616 85,094 3.00% Full Time 119,403 122,985 3.00% Full Time 97,466 100,390 3.00% Full Time 90,515 93,230 3.00% Full Time 102,079 105,141 3.00% Full Time 75,536 77,802 3.00% Full Time 105,994 109,174 3.00% Full Time 92,913 95, 700 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 89,825 92,520 3.00% Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Full Time 82,664 85,144 3.00% Diversity Compliance/lnclusion Officer Full Time 103,810 106,924 3.00% Economic Specialist Full Time 66,875 68,881 3.00% Electrical and Instrumentation Manager Full Time 85,696 88,2'67 3.00% Engagement Specialist Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Equity Arts Coordinator Full Time 65,564 67,531 3.00% Evidence Technician Full Time 50,113 51,616 3.00% Executive Administrative Assistant Full Time 52,530 54,106 3. 00% Executive Assistant Full Time 65,788 67,762 3.00% Executive Assistant and Director of Special Projects Full Time 65,209 67,165 3.00% Executive Director of Community Investment Full Time 133,570 137,577 3.00% Executive Director of Human Rights Full Time 115,000 118,450 3.00% Executive Director Venues, Parks & Arts Full Time 141,212 145,448 3.00% Federal Grant Administrator Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Field Operations Supervisor Full Time 65,000 66,950 3.00% Financial Specialist I Full Time 43,040 44,331 3.00% Financial Specialist 111 Full Time 52,521 54,097 3.00% Financial Specialist IV Full Time 58,160 59,905 3.00% Financial Specialist Senior Full' Time 66,513 68,508 3.00% Financial Systems Specialist Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Fingerprint/Photo Technician Full Time 45,506 46,871 3.00% Firearms IBIS/NIBIN Tech Full Time 54,173 55.798 3. 00% Foreman IV Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Foreman V Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Forensic Lab Tech Full Time 72,231 74,398 3.00% Forensic Scientist / Firearm & Tool Mark Examiner Full Time 87,881 90,517 3.00% Forensic Scientist i Firearm & Tool Mark Examiner Trainee Full Time 72,231 74,398 3.00% General Manager - Venues Full Time 118,579 94,310 -20.47% GIS Manager Full Time 75,961 78,240 3.00% GIS Specialist - Senior Full Time 65,690 67,661 3.00% Golf Hospitality Events Manager Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Grants Administrator Full Time 74,235 70,462 3.00% Graphic Designer Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Greenskeeper Full Time 55,800 57,474 3.00% GVI - Project Manager Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Hearing Secretary Full Time 50,228 51,735 3.00% Historic Preservation Administrator Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Historic Preservation Specialist Full Time 60,036 61,837 3.00% Horticulturist Tech Housing Counselor Human Resource Generalist - Senior Human Resources Generalist Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 58,808 79,135 78,095 58,161 60,572 81,509 80,438 59,906 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Human Resources GeneralisUBenefits Coordinator Human Resources Specialist 111 Full Time 50,100 51,603 3.00% Full Time 54,588 56,226 3.00% HVAC Technician Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I Inventory Control Technician 11 Investigator I / Intake Coordinator Investigator 11 Investigator 111 Laboratory Technician Latent Fingerprint Examiner License Clerk Licensing & Registration Administrator Locator Logistics Specialist Maintenance Technician Manager - Aquatics Manager - Assistant Facility Operations Manager - Athletics Manager - Benefits Manager- Billing & Customer Accounts Manager - Business Development Manager - Center Manager - Credit & Collections Manager - Cross Connection & Water Loss Manager - CSO Operations Manager - Customer Service Manager - Customer Success Manager - Employee Safety Manager - Employment (Human Rights) Manager - Enterprise Software Manager - Event Service Maintenance Manager - Events Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time ull rime Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 58,808 64,753 45,189 62,227 65,729 66,950 41,029 66,213 46,955 63,287 51,816 46,955 60,192 64,605 48,200 64,605 75,190 69,122 60,572 66,696 50,160 64,094 67.701 68,959 42,260 68,199 48,364 65,186 53,370 48,364 61,998 66,543 49,646 66,543 77,446 71 196 3.00% 3.00% 11.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 81,370 83,811 3.00% 64,605 66,543 3.00% 69,122 71,196 3.00% 78,521 74,375 66,683 69,856 73,956 74,263 72,824 49,000 58,808 80,877 76,606 68,683 71,952 76,175 76,491 75,009 50,470 60,572 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Manager - Facility Operations Manager - Facility Operations (MPAC) Manager - Housing (Human Rights) Manager - Inclusion Project Manager - Industrial Pretreatment Manager - Infrastructure Manager - Interactive Marketing Manager - Maintenance Manager - Maintenance (MPAC) Manager - Marketing Manager - Meter Service Manager - Neighborhood Grants Manager - Operations Manager - Operations - Distribution Manager - Operations - Forester Manager - Operations - Parks Manager - Park Grounds Manager Manager - Parks Manager - Permits Manager - Print Shop Manager - Production Manager - Property & Evidence Manager - Property Development Manager - Public Construction Manager - Records Bureau Manager - Service Contracts & General Supplies Manager - Service Line Repair Manager - Services Manager - Sewer Operations Manager - Solid Waste Operations Manager - Special Events Manager - Special Events Manager - Streets Manager - Traffic & Lighting Manager - Wastewater Purchasing & Inventory Manager - Water Distribution Services & Records Manager - Wireless Construction Full Time 61,896 63,753 3.00% Full Time 72,224 74,391 3.00% Full Time 90,000 92,700 3.00% Full Time 84,247 86,774 3.00% Full Time 73,898 76,115 3.00% Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Full Time 78,907 81,274 3.00% Full Time 72,225 74,392 3.00% Full Time 68,491 70,546 3.00% Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% 84,262 86,790 3.00% Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Full Time 75,575 77,842 3.00% Full Time 91,520 Full Time 75,575 77,842 3.00% Full Time 79,425 81,808 3.00% Full Time 59,500 61,285 3.00% Full Time 57,845 59,580 3.00% Full Time 59,961 61 760 3.00% Full Time 52,801 54,385 3.00% Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Full Time 84,872 87,418 3.00% Full Time 45,900 47,277 3.00% Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Full Time 75,857 78,133 3.00% Full Time 68,491 70,546 3.00% Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Full Time 65,737 67,709 3.00% Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Full Time 79,454 81,838 3.00% Manager - Youth Employment Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% MS4 Specialist Full Time 61,268 63,106 3.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist Full Time 67,531 69,557 3.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist- Lead Full Time 67,531 69,557 3.00% Network Engineer Full Time 76,321 78,611 3.00% Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate (excluding above) Part Time 36.05 37 3.00% Operations Specialist Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Ordinance Violation Bureau Clerk Full Time 55,367 57,028 3.00% OVP Program Manager Full Time 58,494 60,249 3.00% Paralegal Full Time 65,730 67,702 3.00% Permitting & Licensing Compliance Specialist Full Time 58,585 60,343 3.00% Police Crime Intelligence Analyst I Full Time 52,451 54,025 3.00% Police Crime Intelligence Analyst 11 Full Time 67,112 69,125 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator Full Time 50,724 52,246 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator II Full Time 52,899 54,486 3.00% Principal Planner Full Time 79.135 81,509 3.00% Product Manager Full Time 65,425 69,890 6.82% Program Coordinator Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Program Coordinator- Recreation Full Time 48,453 49,907 3.00% Program Coordinator- Recreation - MLK Full Time 58,809 60,573 3.00% Program Manager Transportation Full Time 72,472 74,646 3.00% Project Engineer Full Time 81,763 84,216 3.00% Project Inspector Full Time 68,500 70,555 3.00% Project Manager Full Time 65,425 67,388 3.00% Project Manager- Part Time Part Time 47,279 48,697 3.00% Project Manager- Sustainability Full Time 65,425 67,388 3.00% Property Development Analyst Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Property Inspector Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Property/Evidence Custodian- Senior Full Time 44,062 45,384 3.00% Public Access Coordinator Full Time 44,359 45,690 3.00% Public Relations Specialist Full Time 54,670 56,310 3.00% Public Service Officer Full Time 40,522 41,738 3.00% Quality Assurance Distribution Technician Full Time 51,323 52,863 3.00% Radio Equipment Installation Technician Full Time 53,112 54,705 3.00% Radio Technician 1 Full Time 58,372 60,123 3.00% Radio Technician 111 Full Time 69,116 71,189 3.00% Records Specialist Full Time 42,825 44,110 3.00% Records Supervisor Residential Combination Inspector Resident Success Liason SCADA Instrument Specialist SCADA Integration Analyst -Waste Water Secretary 111 Secretary IV Secretary V Security Guard Senior Assistant City Attomey Senior Billing Operations Specialist Senior Director of Department Finance Senior Engineer Senior Financial Officer Senior inspector Senior Planner Senior Purchasing Agent Senior Staff Accountant Senior Staff Accountant Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 64,914 66,861 3.00% 58,585 60.343 3.00% 57,570 59,297 3.00% 68,630 70,689 3.00% 92,913 95,700 3.00% 36,696 37,797 3.00% 38,949 40,117 3.00% 41,029 42,260 3.00% 44,542 45,878 3.00% 114,047 117,468 3.00% 72,824 75,009 3.00% 96,308 99,197 3.00% 89,040 91,711 3.00% 72,100 74,263 3.00% 78,507 80,862 3.00% 72,930 75,118 3.00% 111111111111111111111111r72,659 66,950 68,959 96,308 99,197 96,308 99,197 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Shelter 66,950 3.00% Shift Lead Site Acquisition Specialist Software Specialist Solution Designer Specialist of Infrastructure Specialist of Services Staff Accountant Stock Room & Safety Coordinator Superintendent 11 Superintendent 111 Superintendent IV Superintendent V Supervisor - Accounts Payable Supervisor - Communication I Supervisor - Communication 11 Supervisor- Crime Laboratory Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 52,275 80,658 65,425 65,712 67.151 67,151 71,028 60,910 61 156 66,810 66,457 69,300 61,636 61 142 63,135 83,066 53,843 83,078 67,388 67,683 69,166 69,166 73,159 62,737 62,991 68,814 68,451 71,379 63,485 62,976 65,029 85,558 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Supervisor - Fitness/Wellness Supervisor- Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor - Operations Supervisor - Payroll Supervisor- Signal Supervisor - Youth System Specialist 1 System Specialist 11 System Specialist 111 System Specialist IV Technology Equity Manager Utility Safety Officer Violence Prevention Coordinator 11 Volunteer Coordinator Water Asset Specialist Water Quality Specialist Web Manager Workforce Development Coordinator Zoning Administrator Zoning Specialist Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 43,487 44,792 72,141 74,305 72,225 74,392 75,000 77.250 68,630 70,689 54,707 56,348 56,486 58,181 67,150 69,165 72,824 75,009 81,357 83,798 72,472 74,646 68,959 71,028 48,539 49,995 58,808 60,572 59,881 61,677 70,535 72,651 70,410 72,522 76,455 78,749 79,135 81,509 67,501 69,526 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Part Time Positions SBARC Veterinarian Part Time 125,000 128,750 3.00% City Engineer (hourly rate) Part Time 47.38 49 3.00% Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate (excluding above) Part Time 35.42 36 3.00% City Minimum Wage for All Positions City Minimum Wage All Positions 12.88 13 3.00% 1200N COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 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 October 7, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2027 Non -Bargaining Salary Ordinance - SUBSTITUTE Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 8, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Attached is an ordinance setting maximum compensation for non -bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. This ordinance 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. The changes in this substitute bill are as follows: • The removal of old position titles that are no longer being used any more. • The adding of positions that were inadvertently omitted. o Director of Experience & Events o Director of Recreation • Title changes for various positions • The adding of new positions for 2027. • Higher than Standard increases for various positions. 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 information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, I, Kyle Willis City Controller SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 72-26 ORDINANCE NO. Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 8, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN 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 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-4-7-3, this Ordinance sets forth the maximum compensation to be paid to non -bargaining personnel employed by the City of South Bend in executive departments for the calendar year 2027. This Ordinance establishes such compensation for all non -bargaining employees by specific position and title. The budgeted or actual compensation paid to a City employee in each position may be less than the maximum amounts set forth herein but may not exceed those amounts. This Ordinance is in the best interest of the City and the affected non -bargaining employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. Maximum Compensation The maximum amounts to be paid as compensation for non -bargaining employees for the City of South Bend, Indiana are hereby established as set forth in the attachment, which is incorporated herein by reference. City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Amounts by alphabetical position are set forth, as well as the maximum compensation for each position. SECTION II. Holidays, Vacations and Other Monetary and Fringe Benefits Incorporated by Reference (a) Holidays. Holidays designated by the Board of Public Works pursuant to Section 2-120 of the South Bend Municipal Code shall govern non -bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. The provisions of the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time shall apply and are incorporated herein by reference. (b) Vacations. Vacation for non -bargaining employees shall be as set forth in the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time, incorporated herein by reference. (c) Family Leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act Policy is, hereby, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. (d) Parental Leave. Parental leave will be offered to all eligible full-time employees in accordance with the policy set forth in the City Employee Handbook, as it may be amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. (e) Insurance. (1) Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program. The City shall maintain a comprehensive major medical insurance program in which, subject to Section III herein, non -bargaining employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week may participate under the rules and guidelines of the plan document. All employees are provided access to a copy of a plan document each year. (2) Short and Long -Term Disability. Short and Long -Term Disability shall be as set forth in the City's Employee Handbook, as it may be amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. (3) Payment for Election to Leave Employer's Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program. The City shall pay one hundred and thirty ($130) per month ($65 bi-weekly) to any Employee who elects to leave the City's comprehensive major medical insurance program to be covered by another program for which the City makes no contribution. This election shall not be mandatory, and the Employee who made such election may return to the City's comprehensive major medical Insurance Program, provided that the conditions are a Qualifying Life Event or Open Enrollment of the City's Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program, and the contributions specified herein are made, but in such event said Employee shall forfeit the one hundred and thirty dollar ($130) payment per month thereafter. (4) Life Insurance. The City shall provide term life insurance coverage in an amount Ix annual salary rounded up to the nearest $1,000 for each benefit eligible employee except for sworn firefighters, sworn police officers, and members of the Teamsters, which are as provided in their collective bargaining agreements. (5) Benefit Waiting Period. The City notes that life insurance and comprehensive major Medical Insurance programs require a minimum eligibility period of thirty (30) days and that the long-term disability program requires a minimum ninety (90) day eligibility period which must be met. (f) Hiring Bonus. The Mayor, may, at his/her discretion, offer a Hiring Bonus to a new employee as an incentive for the employee to accept the position offered. This Bonus will be paid to the employee in addition to the salary set forth in the Salary Ordinance. The range of these monetary bonuses will be from one hundred ($100) to four thousand dollars ($4,000). (g) City Residency Incentive. Full-time employees who establish and maintain legal residence within the City of South Bend city limits, reside on a continuous, permanent basis within the South Bend city limits, and comply with all regulations and requirements described in the Employee Handbook on this topic shall be entitled to an annual monetary bonus of two thousand dollars ($2,000). This incentive will be paid out to qualifying employees once per year in December. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at the time of payment to qualify for the residency incentive. (h) Professional Engineer License Incentive. Full-time employees in the Engineering Department who maintain an active Professional Engineer license shall be entitled to an annual monetary bonus of four thousand dollars ($4,000). This incentive will be paid out to qualifying employees once per year in December. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at the time of payment to qualify for the incentive. (i) Allowances. (1) Auto Allowances. At the Mayor's discretion an auto allowance may be offered to city employees in lieu of a City issued car. The allowance may range from one ($1) to five hundred dollars ($500) dollars per month. (2) Cell Phone Allowance. At the Mayor's discretion an allowance for the business portion of an employee's cell phone may be provided to those employees whose position and job responsibilities require the ability to communicate outside of city premises or after normal city working hours. The allowance shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per month. (j) Early Retirement Incentives. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer an early retirement incentive program that may take the form of a bonus upon retirement for years of service or assistance with health insurance for a retiree who is not Medicare eligible. Such assistance shall not exceed one (1) year. Any such bonus or assistance must be approved by the Mayor and Controller and is subject to appropriation by the Common Council before any such bonus or assistance may be paid. I.C. 5-10.2-3-1.2 permits employers to purchase one year for every five (k) years of service for employees in PERF covered positions under certain conditions. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer such early retirement incentive program, pursuant to statute, after consultation with the Controller and after appropriation by the Common Council. Certification Bonus for EMS Billers. At the discretion of the Mayor, City employees working in the EMS billing division may receive an incentive payment not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) annually if the employee achieves and maintains in good standing the appropriate certification for EMS billing. (1) Other Monetary Fringe Benefits. All other fringe benefits shall be set forth in the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at time of payment to qualify. SECTION III. Employee Definitions (a) Full -Time Employee. Full-time employees are those employees who are regularly scheduled to work forty (40) hours per week, or a reduced full-time schedule of thirty (30) hours or more per week as approved by the Mayor on a voluntary basis. Such employees are eligible for the Employer's Benefits Package subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of each benefit program. However, solely for purposes of qualification for health care benefits under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act) as amended, the definition of full- time employee shall be the equivalent of that which is provided in the Act, and this Section shall not be construed to be in conflict with the Act. (b) Part -Time Employee. Part-time employees are those employees who are not assigned to a full-time status as defined by the City including those who qualify for health care benefits under the Act, but who do not meet the City's definition of full- time employee under subpart (a) of this Section, and who are scheduled to work less than the City of South Bend's full-time schedule, not to equal or exceed one thousand five hundred sixty (1,560) hours per year. While they do receive certain mandated benefits (such as worker's compensation, social security benefits, and for some, health care under the Act), they are not eligible for other City benefit programs with the exception of the positions listed below: All elected Council members are eligible for participation in all of the Employer's Benefit Programs. SECTION IV. City's Employee Handbook Availability Two (2) copies of the City's Employee Handbook shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection during regular hours in the office of the City Clerk on the 3rd Floor of the South Bend City Hall Building, South Bend, Indiana. SECTION V. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. Canneth J. Lee, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 2026, at o'clock m. .m. Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2026, at _ o'clock James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana City of South Bend, Indiana 2027 Nonbargaining Salary Ordinance Update Maximum Salaries Job Title Status New Position Non -Standard Raise Title Change Adding Omitted Position Eliminate Title Title Change & Pay Increase 2026 Salary Cap 2027 Salary Cap % Increase Accounting Clerk IV Administrative Assistant 1 Administrative Assistant 11 Animal Welfare Assistant Animal Welfare Officer Applications Developer I Applications Developer 11 Assistant City Attorney Assistant City Engineer Assistant Director - Data & Performance Assistant Director of Communication Center Assistant Director of Distribution Assistant Director of Growth & Opportunity Assistant Director of Neighborhoods Assistant Director of Planning Assistant Director of SCADA Information Systems Assistant Director of Ticket Sales & Strategy Assistant Manager - Customer Service Billing Operations Specialist Budget Analyst - Senior Building and Code Inspector Building Commissioner Building Inspector Business & Resource Specialist Business Analyst Business Analyst Senior Business Development Specialist Chemist Chemist Lead Chief Building Inspector Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Tune Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 40,925 48,787 50,228 48,549 51,260 77,421 83,842 105,378 103,933 84,517 66,457 63,132 86,900 98,262 86,900 81,357 56,822 57,100 67,821 76,653 61,247 96,103 58,585 74,986 65,712 71,234 67,501 63,794 67,858 71,669 42,153 50,251 51,735 50,005 52,798 79,744 86,357 108,539 107,051 87,053 68,451 65,026 89,507 101,210 89,507 83,798 58,527 58,813 69,856 78,953 63,084 98,986 60,343 77.236 67.683 73,371 69,526 65.708 69,894 73,819 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Chief Code Inspector Full Time 71,669 73,819 3.00% Chief Community Officer Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Development & Marketing Officer Full Time 116,707 120,208 3.00% Chief Digital Officer Full Time 114,470 117,904 3.00% Chief Experience Officer Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Innovation Officer Full Time 133,570 137,577 3.00% Chief Neigborhoods Officer Full Time 110,671 113,991 3.00% Chief of Park Operations Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief of Staff to the Mayor Full Time 113,976 117,395 3.00% Chief of Venues & Promotions Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Planner Full Time 110,132 113,436 3.00% Chief Technology Officer Full Time 125,605 129,373 3.00% City Attorney Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% City Clerk Secretary Full Time 41,029 42,260 3.00% City Controller Full Time 143,878 148,194 3.00% City Engineer Full Time 132,923 136,911 3.00% City Hall Executive Administrator (IT) Full Time 61,000 62,830 3.00% Club Pro Municipal Golf Course Full Time 61,651 63,501 3.00% Code Inspector Full Time 51,500 53,045 3.00% Code Inspector - Senior Full Time 54,578 56,215 3.00% Commercial Combination Inspector Full Time 61,512 63,357 3.00% Communication Specialist 1 Full Time 44,526 45,862 3.00% Communication Specialist 11 Full Time 55,160 56,815 3.00% Communication Specialist III Full Time 57 156 58,871 3.00% Contract Compliance Administrator Full Time 68,836 70,901 3.00% Coordinator on Homelessness -DCI Full Time 84,872 87,418 3.00% Corporation Counsel Full Time 150,041 154,542 3.00% Court Liaison Full Time 42,862 44,148 3.00% Crime Analyst Full Time 46,955 48,364 3.00% Crime Resource Specialist Full Time 57,682 59,412 3.00% Custodian Full Time 36,016 37,096 3.00% Customer Service and Success Liason 1 Full Time 53,832 55,447 3.00% Customer Service and Success Liason 11 Full Time 55.620 57,289 3.00% Customer Service and Success Liason III Full Time 59,294 Customer Service and Success Manager Full Time 69.840 71.935 3.00% Cybarsecurity Specialist n. •: -.,,,.,a,,,. Full lime 68,709 Data Entry/Alarms Coordinator Full Time 39,055 40,227 3.00% Data Entry Specialist Full Time 45,433 46,796 3.00% Data Entry Specialist 11 Full Time 38,315 39,464 3.00% Deputy Building Commissioner Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor Deputy City Controller Deputy Director of Community Investment Deputy Director of Human Resources Deputy Director of Human Rights Deputy Director of Public Works Deputy Director of Venues, Parks & Arts Digital (Forensic) Lab Technician Digital Communications & Multimedia Training Coordinator Director - Animal Resource Center Director - Digital Services Director - Environmental Compliance Director - Wastewater Utility Director - Water Operations Director - Water Utility Director of Applications Director of Billing & Accounts Director of Booking & Event Services Director of Central Services Director of City Finance Director of Civic Innovation Director of Civilian Services Director of Communication Center Director of Communications Director of Communications & Radio Director of Community Outreach Director of Community Police Review Office Director of Community Programming Director of Customer Service & Success Director of Data & Performance Director of Department Finance Director of Development - Venues, Parks & Arts Director of Development & Special Events Director of Distribution Director of Engagement & Economic Empowerment Director of Engineering Services Director of Enterprise Services & Software Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Full Time 88,416 91,068 3.00% Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 103,175 106,270 3.00% Full Time 100,235 103,242 Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% Full Time 66,213 68,199 3.00% Full Time 71,080 73,212 3.00% Full Time 80,000 82,400 3.00% Full Time 96,008 98,888 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 107,820 111,055 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 107,820 111,055 3.00% Full Time 100, 258 103,266 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 72,224 74,391 3.00% Full Time 106,361 115,541 8.63% Full Time 105,994 109,174 3.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 73,676 75,886 3.00% Full Time 78,835 81,200 3.00% Full Time 79,098 81,471 3.00% Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Full Time 77,547 79,873 3.00% Full Time 74,986 77,236 3.00% Full Time 86,524 94,310 9.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 89,198 91,874 3.00% Full Time 67,536 69,562 3.00% Full Time 76, 715 79,016 3.00% Full Time 93,366 96,167 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 108,978 112,247 3.00% Full Time 100,258 103,266 3.00% Director of Equipment Services Director of Facilities Management Director of Golf Operations Director of Growth & Opportunity Director of Human Resources Director of Infrastructure Director of lntellegence Director of Legal Administration Director of Marketing - Public Works Director of Neighborhood Health & Housing Director of Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Director of Office of Sustainability Director of Operations - Golf Director of Operations - Venues Director of Operations - Wastewater Director of Project Management Director of Public Works Director of Purchasing Director of Purchasin & Lo+istics Police De. t Direct• Director of Redevelopment Engineering Director of SCADA Information Systems Director of Solid Waste Director of Streets & Sewers Director of Ticket Sales & Strategy Director of Treasury Director of Wastewater Maintenance Director of Water Quality & Laboratory Director, Project Manager Distribution Records Drafter Distribution System Specialist Diversity Compliance/Inclusion Officer Economic Specialist Electrical and Instrumentation Manager Engagement Specialist Equity Arts Coordinator Evidence Technician Executive Administrative Assistant Full Time 90,177 92,882 3.00% Full Time 84,070 87,439 4.01% Full Time 86,523 89,119 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 108,462 111.716 3.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 77,250 79,568 3.00% Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Full Time 81,403 83,845 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 94,804 97,648 3.00% Full Time 98,693 101,654 3.00% Full Time 86,523 89,119 3.00% Full Time 108.348 111,598 3.00% Full Time 93,366 96,167 3.00% Full Time 100,524 103,540 3.00% Full Time 143,878 148,194 3.00% Full Time 98,345 101,295 3.00% Full Time 82,616 85,094 3.00% Full Time 119,403 122,985 3.00% Full Time 97,466 100.390 3.00% Full Time 90,515 93,230 3.00% Full Time 102,079 105,141 3.00% Full Time 75,536 77,802 3.00% Full Time 105,994 109,174 3.00% Full Time 92,913 95,700 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 89,825 92,520 3.00% Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Full Time 82,664 85,144 3.00% Full Time 103,810 106.924 3.00% Full Time 66,875 68,881 3.00% Full Time 85,696 88,267 3.00% Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Full Time 65,564 67,531 3.00% Full Time 50,113 51,616 3.00% Full Time 52,530 54,106 3.00 Executive Assistant Executive Assistant and Director of Special Projects Executive Director of Community Investment Executive Director of Human Rights Executive Director Venues, Parks & Arts Federal Grant Administrator Field Operations Supervisor Financial Specialist I Financial Specialist 111 Financial Specialist IV Financial Specialist Senior Financial Systems Specialist Fingerprint/Photo Technician Firearms IBIS/NIBIN Tech Foreman IV Foreman V Forensic Lab Tech Forensic Scientist/Firearm & Tool Mark Examiner Forensic Scientist / Firearm & Tool Mark Examiner Trainee General Manager - Venues GIS Manager GIS Specialist - Senior Golf Hospitality Events Manager Full Time 65,788 67,762 3.00% Full Time 65,209 67,165 3.00% Full Time 133,570 137,577 3.00% Full Time 115,000 118,450 3.00% Full Time 141,212 145,448 3.00% Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Full Time 65,000 66,950 3.00% Full Time 43,040 44,331 3.00% Full Time 52,521 54,097 3.00% Full Time 58,160 59,905 3.00 Full Time 66,513 68,508 3.00% Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Full Time 45,506 46,871 3.00% Full Time 54,173 55,798 3.00% Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Full Time 72,231 74,398 3.00% Full Time 87,881 90,517 3.00% Full Time 72,231 74,398 3.00% Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Full Time 75,961 78,240 3.00% Full Time 65,690 67,661 3.00% Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Grants Administrator Full Time 74,235 76,462 3.00% Graphic Designer Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Greenskeeper Full Time 55,800 57,474 3.00% GVI - Project Manager Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Hearing Secretary Full Time 50,228 51,735 3.00% Historic Preservation Administrator Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Historic Preservation Specialist Full Time 60,036 61,837 3.00% Horticulturist Tech Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Housing Counselor Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Human Resource Generalist - Senior Full Time 78,095 80,438 3.00% Human Resources Generalist Full Time 58,161 59,906 3.00% Human Resources Generalist/Benefits Coordinator Human Resources Specialist 111 Full Time Full Time 50,100 51,603 54,588 56,226 3.00% 3.00% HVAC Technician Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I Inventory Control Technician 11 Full Time Full Time Full Time 58,808 64. 753 45,189 60,572 66,696 50,160 3.00% 3.00% 11.00% Investigator I / Intake Coordinator Full Time 62,227 64,094 3.00% Investigator 11 Full Time 65,729 67,701 3.00% Investigator III Full Time 66,950 68,959 3.00% Laboratory Technician Full Time 41,029 42,260 3.00% Latent Fingerprint Examiner Full Time 66,213 68,199 3.00% License Clerk Full Time 46,955 48,364 3.00% Licensing & Registration Administrator Full Time 63,287 65,186 3.00% Locator Full Time 51,816 53,370 3.00% Logistics Specialist Full Time 46,955 48,364 3.00% Maintenance Technician Full Time 60,192 61,998 3.00% Manager - Aquatics Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00 Manager - Assistant Facility Operations Full Time 48,200 49,646 3.00% Manager - Athletics Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% Manager - Benefits Full Time 75,190 77,446 3.00% Manager - Billing & Customer Accounts Full Time 69,122 71,196 3.00% Manager - Business Development Full Time 81,370 83,811 3.00% Manager - Center Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% Manager- Center 11 Full Time 70,420 Manager - Credit & Collections Full Time 69,122 71,196 3.00% Manager- Cross Connection & Water Loss Full Time 78,521 80,877 3.00% Manager - CSO Operations Full Time 74,375 76,606 3.00% Manager - Customer Service Full Time 66,683 68,683 3.00% Manager- Customer Success 69,856 71,952 3.00% Manager - Employee Safety Full Time 73,956 76,175 3.00% Manager - Employment (Human Rights) Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Manager- Enterprise Software Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Manager - Event Service Maintenance Full Time 49,000 50,470 3.00% Manager - Events Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Manager - Facility Operations Full Time 61,896 63, 753 3.00% Manager - Facility Operations (MPAC) Full Time 72,224 74,391 3.00% Manager- Housing (Human Rights) Full Time 90,000 92,700 3.00% Manager- Inclusion Project Full Time 84,247 86,774 3.00% Manager - Industrial Pretreatment Full Time 73,898 76.115 3.00% Manager - Infrastructure Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Manager- Interactive Marketing Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Manager- Maintenance Full Time 78,907 81,274 3.00% Manager - Maintenance (MPAC) Full Time 72', 225 74,392 3.00% Manager -Marketing Full Time 68,491 70,546 3.00% Manager- Meter Service Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Manager - Neighborhood Grants Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Manager - Operations 84,262 86,790 3.00% Manager - Operations - Distribution Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Manager - Operations - Forester Full Time 75,575 77,842 3.00% Manager- Operations - Paths Full Time 91,520 Manager - Park Grounds Manager Full Tirne 75,575 77,842 3.00% Manager - Parks Full Time 79,425 81,808 3.00% Manager - Permits Full Time 59,500 61,285 3.00% Manager- Print Shop Full Time 57,845 59,580 3.00% Manager - Production Full Time 59,961 61,760 3.00% Manager - Property & Evidence Full Time 52,801 54,385 3.00% Manager- Property Development Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Manager - Public Construction Full Time 84,872 87,418 3.00% Manager- Records Bureau Full Time 45,900 47.277 3.00% Manager- Service Contracts & General Supplies Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Manager - Service Line Repair Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Manager- Services Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Manager - Sewer Operations Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Manager - Solid Waste Operations Full Time 75,857 78,133 3.00% Manager - Special Events Full Time 68,491 70,546 3.00% Manager - Special Events Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Manager - Streets Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Manager - Traffic & Lighting Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Manager - Wastewater Purchasing & Inventory Full Time 65,737 67,709 3.00% Manager - Water Distribution Services & Records Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Manager- Wireless Construction Full Time 79,454 81,838 3.00% Manager - Youth Employment Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% MS4 Coordinator Full Time 58,350 61,268 5.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist Full Time 67,531 69,557 3.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist- Lead Full Time 67,531 69,557 3.00% Network Engineer Full Time 76,321 78,611 3.00% Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate (excluding above) Part Time 36.05 37 3.00% Operations Specialist Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Ordinance Violation Bureau Clerk Full Time 55,367 57,028 3.00% OVP Program Manager Full Time 58,494 60,249 3.00% Paralegal Full Time 65,730 67,702 3.00% Permitting & Licensing Compliance Specialist Full Time 58,585 60,343 3.00% Police Crime Intelligence Analyst I Full Time 52,451 54,025 3.00% Police Crime Intelligence Analyst 11 Full Time 67,112 69,125 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator Full Time 50,724 52,246 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator 11 Full Time 52,899 54,486 3.00% Principal Planner Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Product Manager Full Time 65.425 70,524 7.79% Program Coordinator Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Program Coordinator - Recreation Full Time 48,453 49,907 3.00 Program Coordinator - Recreation - MLK Full Time 58,809 60,573 3.00% Program Manager Transportation Full Time 72,472 74,646 3.00% Project Engineer Full Time 81,763 84,216 3.00% Project Inspector Full Time 68,500 70,555 3.00% Project Manager Full Time 65,425 67,388 3.00% Project Manager- Part Time Part Time 47,279 48,697 3.00% Project Manager - Sustainability Full Time 65,425 67,388 3.00% Property Development Analyst Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Property Inspector Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Property/Evidence Custodian- Senior Full Time 44,062 45,384 3.00% Public Access Coordinator Full Time 44,359 45,690 3.00% Public Relations Specialist Full Time 54,670 56,310 3.00% Public Service Officer Full Time 40,522 41,738 3.00% Quality Assurance Distribution Technician Full Time 51,323 52,863 3.00% Radio Equipment installation Technician Full Time 53,112 54,705 3.00% Radio Technician 1 Full Time 58,372 60,123 3.00% Radio Technician 111 Full Time 69,116 71,189 3.00% Records Specialist Full Time 42,825 44,110 3.00% Records Supervisor Full Time 64,914 66,861 3.00% Residential Combination Inspector Full Tine 58,585 __ 60,343 3.00% Resident Success Liason - ul% 5 SCADA Instrument Specialist Full Time 68.630 70,689 3.00% SCADA Integration Analyst -Waste Water Full Time 92,913 95,700 3.00% Secretary !!I Full Time 36,696 37,797 3.00% Secretary IV Full Time 38,949 40,117 3.00% Secretary V Full Time 41,029 42,260 3.00% Security Guard Full Time 44,542 45,878 3.00% Senior Assistant City Attorney Full Time 114,047 117,468 3.00% Senior Billing Operations Specialist Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Senior Director of Department Finance Full Time 96,308 99,197 3.00% Senior Engineer Full Time 89,040 91,711 3.00% Senior Financial Officer Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Senior Inspector Full Time 78,507 80,862 3.00% Senior Planner Full Time 72,930 75,118 3.00% Senior Product Manager- IT Full Time 72,659 Senior Purchasing Agent Full Time 66,950 68,959 3.00% Senior Staff Accountant Full Time 96,308 99.197 3.00% Senior Staff Accountant Full Time 96,308 99,197 3. 0% Shelter Operations Manager Full Time 65.000 66,950 3.00% Shift Lead Full Time 52.275 53.843 3.00% Site Acquisition Specialist Full Time 80,658 83,078 3.00% Software Specialist Full Time 65,425 67,388 3.00% Solution Designer Full Time 65,712 67,683 3.00% Specialist of Infrastructure Full Time 67,151 69,166 3.00% Specialist of Services Full Time 67,151 69,166 3.00% Staff Accountant Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Stock Room & Safety Coordinator Full Time 60,910 62,737 3.00% Superintendent ll Full Time 61,156 62,991 3.00% Superintendent 111 Full Time 66,810 68,814 3.00% Superintendent IV Full Time 66,457 68,451 3.00% Superintendent V Full Time 69,300 71,379 3.00% Supervisor -Accounts Payable Full Time 61,636 63,485 3.00% Supervisor -Communication 1 Full Time 61,142 62,976 3.00% Supervisor - Communication II Full Time 63,135 65,029 3.00% Supervisor - Crime Laboratory Full Time 83,066 85,558 3.00% Supervisor - Fitness/Wellness Full Time 43,487 44,792 3.00% Supervisor - Maintenance Mechanic Full Tirne 72,141 74,305 3.00% Supeivisor - Operations Full Time 72,225 74,392 3.00% Supervisor - Payroll Full Time 75,000 77,250 3.00% Supervisor- Signal Full Time 68,630 70,689 3.00% Supervisor - Youth Full Time 54,707 56,348 3.00% System Specialist I Full Time 56,486 58,181 3.00% System Specialist 11 Full Time 67,150 69,165 3.00% System Specialist 111 Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% System Specialist IV Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Technology Equity Manager Full Time 72,472 74,646 3.00% Utility Safety Officer Full Time 68,959 71,028 3.00% Violence Prevention Coordinator II Full Time 48,539 49,995 3.00% Volunteer Coordinator Full Tirne 58,808 60,572 3.00% Water Asset Specialist Full Time 59,881 61,677 3.00% Water Quality Specialist Full Time 70,535 72,651 3.00% Web Manager Full Time 70,410 72,522 3.00% Workforce Development Coordinator Full Time 76,455 78,749 3.00% Zoning Administrator Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Zoning Specialist Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Part Time Positions SBARC Veterinarian Part Time 125,000 128, 750 3.00% City Engineer (hourly rate) Part Time 47.38 48.80 3.00% Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate (excluding above) Part Time 35.42 36.48 3.00% City Minimum Wage for All Positions City Minimum Wage All Positions 12.88 13 3.00% 1200N COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND. IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE October 12, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2027 Non -Bargaining Salary Ordinance — SECOND SUBSTITUTE Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 12, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Attached is an ordinance setting maximum compensation for non -bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. This ordinance 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. The changes in the first substitute bill are as follows: • The removal of old position titles that are no longer being used any more. • The adding of positions that were inadvertently omitted. o Director of Experience & Events o Director of Recreation • Title changes for various positions • The adding of new positions for 2027. • Higher than Standard increases for various positions. The changes in this substitute bill are: • The elimination of the Chief of Venues & Promotions and Director of Operations — Venues position titles. • Zeroed out the 2027 salary amounts for all of the position titles being eliminated. 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 information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller SECOND SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 72-26 ORDINANCE NO. Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 12, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, 1N 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 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-4-7-3, this Ordinance sets forth the maximum compensation to be paid to non -bargaining personnel employed by the City of South Bend in executive departments for the calendar year 2027. This Ordinance establishes such compensation for all non -bargaining employees by specific position and title. The budgeted or actual compensation paid to a City employee in each position may be less than the maximum amounts set forth herein but may not exceed those amounts. This Ordinance is in the best interest of the City and the affected non -bargaining employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. Maximum Compensation The maximum amounts to be paid as compensation for non -bargaining employees for the City of South Bend, Indiana are hereby established as set forth in the attachment, which is incorporated herein by reference. City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Amounts by alphabetical position are set forth, as well as the maximum compensation for each position. SECTION II. Holidays, Vacations and Other Monetary and Fringe Benefits Incorporated by Reference (a) Holidays. Holidays designated by the Board of Public Works pursuant to Section 2-120 of the South Bend Municipal Code shall govern non -bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. The provisions of the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time shall apply and are incorporated herein by reference. (b) Vacations. Vacation for non -bargaining employees shall be as set forth in the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time, incorporated herein by reference. (c) Family Leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act Policy is, hereby, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. (d) Parental Leave. Parental leave will be offered to all eligible full-time employees in accordance with the policy set forth in the City Employee Handbook, as it may be amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. (e) Insurance. (1) Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program. The City shall maintain a comprehensive major medical insurance program in which, subject to Section III herein, non -bargaining employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week may participate under the rules and guidelines of the plan document. All employees are provided access to a copy of a plan document each year. (2) Short and Long -Term Disability. Short and Long -Term Disability shall be as set forth in the City's Employee Handbook, as it may be amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. (3) Payment for Election to Leave Employer's Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program. The City shall pay one hundred and thirty ($130) per month ($65 bi-weekly) to any Employee who elects to leave the City's comprehensive major medical insurance program to be covered by another program for which the City makes no contribution. This election shall not be mandatory, and the Employee who made such election may return to the City's comprehensive major medical Insurance Program, provided that the conditions are a Qualifying Life Event or Open Enrollment of the City's Comprehensive Major Medical Insurance Program, and the contributions specified herein are made, but in such event said Employee shall forfeit the one hundred and thirty dollar ($130) payment per month thereafter. (4) Life Insurance. The City shall provide term life insurance coverage in an amount lx annual salary rounded up to the nearest $1,000 for each benefit eligible employee except for sworn firefighters, sworn police officers, and members of the Teamsters, which are as provided in their collective bargaining agreements. (5) Benefit Waiting Period. The City notes that life insurance and comprehensive major Medical Insurance programs require a minimum eligibility period of thirty (30) days and that the long-term disability program requires a minimum ninety (90) day eligibility period which must be met. (f) Hiring Bonus. The Mayor, may, at his/her discretion, offer a Hiring Bonus to a new employee as an incentive for the employee to accept the position offered. This Bonus will be paid to the employee in addition to the salary set forth in the Salary Ordinance. The range of these monetary bonuses will be from one hundred ($100) to four thousand dollars ($4,000). (g) City Residency Incentive. Full-time employees who establish and maintain legal residence within the City of South Bend city limits, reside on a continuous, permanent basis within the South Bend city limits, and comply with all regulations and requirements described in the Employee Handbook on this topic shall be entitled to an annual monetary bonus of two thousand dollars ($2,000). This incentive will be paid out to qualifying employees once per year in December. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at the time of payment to qualify for the residency incentive. (h) Professional Engineer License Incentive. Full-time employees in the Engineering Department who maintain an active Professional Engineer license shall be entitled to an annual monetary bonus of four thousand dollars ($4,000). This incentive will be paid out to qualifying employees once per year in December. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at the time of payment to qualify for the incentive. (i) Allowances. (1) Auto Allowances. At the Mayor's discretion an auto allowance may be offered to city employees in lieu of a City issued car. The allowance may range from one ($1) to five hundred dollars ($500) dollars per month. (2) Cell Phone Allowance. At the Mayor's discretion an allowance for the business portion of an employee's cell phone may be provided to those employees whose position and job responsibilities require the ability to communicate outside of city premises or after normal city working hours. The allowance shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per month. (j) Early Retirement Incentives. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer an early retirement incentive program that may take the form of a bonus upon retirement for years of service or assistance with health insurance for a retiree who is not Medicare eligible. Such assistance shall not exceed one (1) year. Any such bonus or assistance must be approved by the Mayor and Controller and is subject to appropriation by the Common Council before any such bonus or assistance may be paid. I.C. 5-10.2-3-1.2 permits employers to purchase one year for every five years of service for employees in PERF covered positions under certain conditions. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer such early retirement incentive program, pursuant to statute, after consultation with the Controller and after appropriation by the Common Council. (k) Certification Bonus for EMS Billers. At the discretion of the Mayor, City employees working in the EMS billing division may receive an incentive payment not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) annually if the employee achieves and maintains in good standing the appropriate certification for EMS billing. (I) Other Monetary Fringe Benefits. All other fringe benefits shall be set forth in the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time. Employees must be actively employed with the City of South Bend at time of payment to qualify. SECTION III. Employee Definitions (a) Full -Time Employee. Full-time employees are those employees who are regularly scheduled to work forty (40) hours per week, or a reduced full-time schedule of thirty (30) hours or more per week as approved by the Mayor on a voluntary basis. Such employees are eligible for the Employer's Benefits Package subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of each benefit program. However, solely for purposes of qualification for health care benefits under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act) as amended, the definition of full- time employee shall be the equivalent of that which is provided in the Act, and this Section shall not be construed to be in conflict with the Act. (b) Part -Time Emnlovee. Part-time employees are those employees who are not assigned to a full-time status as defined by the City including those who qualify for health care benefits under the Act, but who do not meet the City's definition of full- time employee under subpart (a) of this Section, and who are scheduled to work less than the City of South Bend's full-time schedule, not to equal or exceed one thousand five hundred sixty (1,560) hours per year. While they do receive certain mandated benefits (such as worker's compensation, social security benefits, and for some, health care under the Act), they are not eligible for other City benefit programs with the exception of the positions listed below: All elected Council members are eligible for participation in all of the Employer's Benefit Programs. SECTION IV. City's Employee Handbook Availability Two (2) copies of the City's Employee Handbook shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection during regular hours in the office of the City Clerk on the 3rd Floor of the South Bend City Hall Building, South Bend, Indiana. SECTION V. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. Canneth J. Lee, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 2026, at o'clock .m. Approved and signed by me on the .m. Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk day of , 2026, at _ o'clock James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana City of South Bend, Indiana 2027 Nonbargaining Salary Ordinance Update Maximum Salaries Job Title Status New Position Title Change Eliminate Title Non -Standard Adding Omitted Title Change & Pay Raise Position Increase 2026 Salary 2027 Salary Cap Cap % Increase Accounting Clerk IV Full Time 40,925 42,153 3.00% Administrative Assistant 1 Full Time 48,787 50,251 3.00% Administrative Assistant 11 Full Time 50,228 51,735 3.00% Animal Welfare Assistant Full Time 48,549 50,005 3.00% Animal Welfare Officer Full Time 51,260 52,798 3.00% Applications Developer I Full Time 77,421 79,744 3.00% Applications Developer 11 Full Time 83,842 86,357 3.00% Assistant City Attomey Full Time 105,378 108,539 3.00% Assistant City Engineer Full Time 103,933 107,051 3.00% Assistant Director- Data & Performance Full Time 84,517 87,053 3.00% Assistant Director of Communication Center Full Time 66,457 68,451 3.00% Assistant Director of Distribution Full Time 63,132 65,026 3.00% Assistant Director of Growth & Opportunity Full Time 86,900 89,507 3.00% Assistant Director of Neighborhoods Full Time 98,262 101,210 3.00% Assistant Director of Planning Full Time 86,900 89,507 3.00% Assistant Director of SCADA Information Systems Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Assistant Director of Ticket Sales & Strategy Full Time 56,822 58,527 3.00% Assistant Manager - Customer Service Full Time 57,100 58,813 3.00% Billing Operations Specialist Full Time 67,821 69,856 3.00% Budget Analyst - Senior Full Time 76,653 78,953 3.00% Building and Code Inspector Full Time 61,247 63,084 3.00% Building Commissioner Full Time 96,103 98,986 3.00% Building Inspector Full Time 58,585 60,343 3.00% Business & Resource Specialist Full Time 74,986 77,236 3.00% Business Analyst Full Time 65,712 67,683 3.00% Business Analyst Senior Full Time 71,234 73,371 3.00% Business Development Specialist Full Time 67,501 -100.00% Chemist Full Time 63,794 65,708 3.00% Chemist Lead Full Time 67,858 69,894 3.00% Chief Building inspector Full Time 71,669 73,819 3.00% Chief Code inspector Full Time 71,669 73,819 3.00% Chief Community Officer Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Development & Marketing Officer Full Time 116,707 120,208 3.00% Chief Digital Officer Full Time 114,470 117,904 3.00% Chief Experience Officer Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief Innovation Officer Full Time 133,570 137,577 3.00% Chief Neigborhoods Officer Full Time 110,671 113,991 3.00% Chief of Park Operations Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% Chief of Staff to the Mayor Full Time 113,976 117,395 3.00% Chief of Venues & Promotions Full Time 113,941 -100.00% Chief Planner Full Time 110,132 113,436 3.00% Chief Technology Officer Full Time 125,605 129,373 3.00% City Attorney Full Time 120,693 124,314 3.00% City Clerk Secretary Full Time 41,029 42,260 3.00% City Controller Full Time 143,878 148,194 3.00% City Engineer Full Time 132,923 136,911 3.00% City Hall Executive Administrator (IT) Full Time 61,000 62,830 3.00% Club Pro Municipal Golf Course Full Time 61,651 63,501 3.00% Code Inspector Full Time 51,500 53,045 3.00% Code Inspector - Senior Full Time 54,578 56,215 3.00% Commercial Combination Inspector Full Time 61,512 63,357 3.00% Communication Specialist 1 Full Time 44,526 45,862 3.00% Communication Specialist 11 Full Time 55,160 56,815 3.00% Communication Specialist 111 Full Time 57,156 58,871 3.00% Contract Compliance Administrator Full Time 68,836 70,901 3.00% Coordinator on Homelessness - DCI Full Time 84,872 87,418 3.00% Corporation Counsel Full Time 150,041 154,542 3.00% Court Liaison Full Time 42,862 44,148 3.00% Crime Analyst Full Time 46,955 48,364 3.00% Crime Resource Specialist Full Time 57,682 59,412 3.00% Custodian Full Time 36,016 37,096 3.00% Customer Service and Success Liason i Customer Service and Success Liason 11 Customer Service and Success Liason 111 Customer Service and Success Manager Cybersecurity Specialist Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 53,832 55.447 55,620 57,289 59,294 69,840 71.935 68,709 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Data Entry /Alarms Coordinator Data Entry Specialist Data Entry Specialist 11 Deputy Building Commissioner Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor Deputy City Controller Deputy Director of Community investment Deputy Director of Human Resources Deputy Director of Human Rights Deputy Director of Public Works Deputy Director of Venues, Parks & Arts Digital (Forensic) Lab Technician Digital Communications & Multimedia Training Coordinator Director - Animal Resource Center Director - Digital Services Director - Environmental Compliance Director - Wastewater Utility Director - Water Operations Director - Water Utility Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 39,055 45,433 38,315 79,135 88,416 120,693 120,693 103,175 100.235 120,693 120,693 66,213 71,080 80,000 96,008 89,742 107,820 89,742 107,820 40,227 46,796 39,464 81,509 91,068 124,314 124,314 106.270 103,242 124,314 124,314 68,199 73,212 82,400 98,888 92,434 111,055 92,434 111,055 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 74 3.00% Director of Applications Director of Billing & Accounts Director of Booking & Event Services Director of Central Services Director of City Finance Director of Civic Innovation Director of Civilian Services Director of Communication Center Director of Cornmunications Director of Communications & Radio Director of Community Outreach Director of Community Police Review Office Director of Community Programming Director of Customer Service & Success Director of Data & Performance Director of Department Finance Director of Development - Venues, Parks & Arts Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 100,258 89,742 72,224 106,361 105,994 95,819 73,676 78,835 79,098 74,263 77,547 74,986 86,524 95,819 95, 819 89,198 67,536 103,266 92,434 74,391 115,541 109,174 98,694 75,886 81,200 81,471 76,491 79,873 77,236 94.310 98,694 98,694 91,874 69,562 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 8.63% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 9.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Director of Development & Special Events Director of Distribution Director of Engagement & Economic Empowerment Director of Engineering Services Director of Enterprise Services & Software Director of Equipment Services Director of Facilities Management Director of Goff Operations Director of Growth & Opportunity Director of Human Resources Director of Infrastructure Director of Intellegence Director of Legal Administration Director of Marketing - Public Works Director of Neighborhood Health & Housing Director of Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Director of Office of Sustainability Director of Operations - Golf Director of Operations - Venues Director of Operations - Wastewater Director of Project Management Director of Public Works Director of Purchasing Director of Purchasing & Logistics (Police Dept) Director of Redevelopment Engineering Director of SCADA Information Systems Director of Solid Waste Director of Streets & Sewers Director of Ticket Sales & Strategy Director of Treasury Director of Wastewater Maintenance Director of Water Quality & Laboratory Director, Project Manager Distribution Records Drafter Distribution System Specialist Full Time 76,715 79,016 3.00% Full Time 93,366 96,167 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 108,978 112,247 3.00% Full Time 100,258 103,266 3.00% Full Time 90,177 92,882 3.00% Full Time 84,070 87,439 4.01% Full Time 86,523 89,119 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 108,462 111,716 3.00% Full Time 95,819 98,694 3.00% Full Time 77,250 79,568 3.00% Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Full Time 81,403 83,845 3.00% Full Time 95,190 98,046 3.00% Full Time 94,804 97,648 3.00% Full Time 98,693 101,654 3.00% Full Time 86,523 89,119 3.00% Full Time 108,348-100.00% Full Time 93,366 96,167 3.00% Full Time 100,524 103,540 3.00% Full Time 143,878 148,194 3.00% Full Time 98,345 101,295 3.00% Full Time 82,616 85,094 3.00% Full Time 119,403 --100.00% Full Time 97,466 100,390 3.00% Full Time 90,515 93,230 3.00% Full Time 102,079 105,141 3.00% Full Time 75,536 77,802 3.00% Full Time 105,994 109,174 3.00% Full Time 92,913 95,700 3.00% Full Time 89,742 92,434 3.00% Full Time 89,825 92,520 3.00% Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Full Time 82,664 85,144 3.00% Diversity Compliance/Inclusion Officer Full Time 103,810 106,924 3.00% Economic Specialist Full Time 66,875 68,881 3.00% Electrical and Instrumentation Manager Full Time 85,696 88,267 3.00% Engagement Specialist Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Equity Arts Coordinator Full Time 65,564 67,531 3.00% Evidence Technician Full Time 50,113 51,616 3.00% Executive Administrative Assistant Full Time 52,530 54,106 3.00% Executive Assistant Full Time 65,788 67,762 3.00% Executive Assistant and Director of Special Projects Full Time 65,209 67,165 3.00% Executive Director of Community Investment Full Time 133,570 137,577 3.00% Executive Director of Human Rights Full Time 115,000 118,450 3.00% Executive Director Venues, Parks & Arts Full Time 141,212 145,448 3.00% Federal Grant Adminisfrator Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Field Operations Supervisor Full Time 65,000 66,950 3.00% Financial Specialist I Full Time 43,040 44,331 3.00% Financial Specialist III Full Time 52,521 54,097 3.00% Financial Specialist IV Full Time 58,160 59,905 3.00% Financial Specialist Senior Full Time 66,513 68,508 3.00% Financial Systems Specialist Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Fingerprint/Photo Technician Full Time 45,506 46,871 3.00% Firearms IBIS/NIBIN Tech Full Time 54,173 55,798 3.00% Foreman IV Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Foreman V Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Forensic Lab Tech Full Time 72,231 74,398 3.00% Forensic Scientist / Firearm & Tool Mark Examiner Full Time 87,881 90,517 3.00% Forensic Scientist / Firearm & Tool Mark Examiner Trainee Full Time 72,231 74,398 3.00% General Manager- Venues Full Time 113,941 117,359 3.00% GIS Manager Full Time 75,961 78,240 3.00% GIS Specialist - Senior Full Time 65,690 67,661 3.00% Golf Hospitality Events Manager Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Grants Administrator Full Time 74,235 -100.00% Graphic Designer Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Greenskeeper Full Time 55,800 57,474 3.00% GVI - Project Manager Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Hearing Secretary Full Time 50,228 51,735 3.00% Historic Preservation Administrator Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Historic Preservation Specialist Full Time 60,036 --100.00% Horticulturist Tech Housing Counselor Human Resource Generalist - Senior Human Resources Generalist Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time 58,808 79,135 78,095 58,161 60,572 81,509 80,438 59,906 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Human Resources GeneralistBenefits Coordinator Human Resources Specialist 111 Full Time Full Time 50,100 54,588 -1OO.00% -100.00% HVAC Technician Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I Full Time 64.753 66,696 3.00% Inventory Control Technician II Full Time 45,189 50,160 11.00% investigator /Intake Coordinator Full Time 62,227 64,094 3.00% Investigator 11 Fu!! Time 65,729 67,701 3.00% Investigator 11i Full Time 66,950 68,959 3.00% Laboratory Technician Full Time 41,029 42,260 3.00% Latent Fingerprint Examiner Full Time 66,213 68,199 3.00% License Clerk Full Time 46,955 48,364 3.00% Licensing & Registration Administrator Full Time 63,287 65,186 3.00% Locator Full Time 51,816 53,370 3.00% Logistics Specialist Full Time 46,955 48,364 3.00% Maintenance Technician Full Time 60,192 61,998 3.00% Manager - Aquatics Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% Manager - Assistant Facility Operations Full Time 48,200 49,646 3.00% Manager -Athletics Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% Manager - Benefits Full Time 75,190 77,446 3.00% Manager - Billing & Customer Accounts Full Time 69,122 71,196 3.00% Manager - Business Development Full Time 81,370 83,811 3.00% Manager - Center Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% Manager t.e ter11 Full Time 70,420 Manager - Credit & Collections Full Time 69,122 71,196 3.00% Manager- Cross Connection & Water Loss Full Time 78,521 80,877 3.00% Manager - CSO Operations Full Time 74,375 76,606 3.00% Manager - Customer Service Full Time 66,683 68,683 3.00% Manager - Customer Success 69,856 71, 952 3.00% Manager - Employee Safety Full Time 73,956 76,175 3.00% Manager - Employment (Human Rights) Full Time 74,263 76,491 3.00% Manager -Enterprise Software Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Manager - Event Service Maintenance Full Time 49,000 50,470 3.00% Manager -Events Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Manager - Facility Operations Full Time 61,896 63,753 3.00% Manager -Facility Operations (MPAC) Full Time 72,224 74,391 3.00% Manager - Housing (Human Rights) Full Time 90,000 92,700 3.00% Manager - Inclusion Project Full Time 84,247 86,774 3.00% Manager - Industrial Pretreatment Full Time 73,898 76,115 3.00% Manager - Infrastructure Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Manager -Interactive Marketing Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Manager - Maintenance Full Time 78,907 81,274 3.00% Manager - Maintenance (MPAC) Full Time 72,225 74,392 3.00% Manager - Marketing Full Time 68,491 70,546 3.00% Manager - Meter Service Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Manager - Neighborhood Grants Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Manager - Operations 84,262 86,790 3.00% Manager - Operations - Distribution Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Manager - Operations - Forester Full Time 75,575 77,842 3.00% Manager - Operations - Parks Full Time 91,520 Manager - Park Grounds Manager Full Time 75,575 77,842 3.00% Manager - Parks Full Time 79,425 81,808 3.00% Manager - Permits Full Time 59,500 61,285 3.00% Manager- Print Shop Full Time 57,845 59,580 3.00% Manager - Production Full Time 59,961 61,760 3.00% Manager - Property & Evidence Full Time 52,801 54,385 3.00% Manager - Property Development Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Manager - Public Construction Full Time 84,872 87,418 3.00% Manager - Records Bureau Full Time 45,900 47,277 3.00% Manager - Service Contracts & General Supplies Full Time 74, 263 76,491 3.00% Manager - Service Line Repair Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Manager - Services Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% Manager - Sewer Operations Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Manager - Solid Waste Operations Full Time 75,857 78,133 3.00% Manager - Special Events Full Time 68,491 70,546 3.00% Manager - Special Events Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Manager - Streets Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Manager - Traffic & Lighting Full Time 80,306 82,715 3.00% Manager - Wastewater Purchasing & Inventory Full Time 65,737 67,709 3.00% Manager - Water Distribution Services & Records Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Manager - Wireless Construction Full Time 79,454 81,838 3.00% Manager - Youth Employment Full Time 64,605 66,543 3.00% MS4 Coordinator Full Time 58,350 61,268 5.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist Full Time 67,531 69,557 3.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist - Lead Full Time 67,531 69,557 3.00% Network Engineer Full Time 76,321 78,611 3.00% Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate (excluding above) Part Time 36.05 37 3.00% Operations Specialist Full Time 78,906 81,273 3.00% Ordinance Violation Bureau Clerk Full Time 55,367 57,028 3.00% OVP Program Manager Full Time 58,494 60,249 3.00% Paralegal Full Time 65,730 67,702 3.00% Permitting & Licensing Compliance Specialist Full Time 58,585 60,343 3.00% Police Cn'me Intelligence Analyst 1 Full Time 52,451 54,025 3.00% Police Crime Intelligence Analyst 11 Full Time 67,112 69,125 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator Full Time 50,724 52,246 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator Il Full Time 52,899 54,486 3.00% Principal Planner Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Product Manager Full Time 65,425 70,524 7.79% Program Coordinator Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Program Coordinator- Recreation Full Time 48,453 49,907 3.00% Program Coordinator- Recreation - MLK Full Time 58,809 60,573 3.00% Program Manager Transportation Full Time 72,472 74,646 3.00% Project Engineer Full Time 81, 763 84,216 3.00% Project Inspector Full Time 68,500 70,555 3.00% Project Manager Full Time 65,425 67,388 3.00% Project Manager - Part Time Part Time 47,279 48,697 3.00% Project Manager - Sustainability Full Time 65,425 --100.00% Property Development Analyst Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Property Inspector Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Property/Evidence Custodian- Senior Full Time 44,062 45,384 3.00% Public Access Coordinator Full Time 44,359 45,690 3.00% Public Relations Specialist Full Time 54,670 56,310 3.00% Public Service Officer Full Time 40,522 41,738 3.00% Quality Assurance Distribution Technician Full Time 51,323 52,863 3.00% Radio Equipment Installation Technician Full Time 53,112 54,705 3.00% Radio Technician I Full Time 58,372 60,123 3.00% Radio Technician 111 Full Time 69,116 71,189 3.00% Records Specialist Full Time 42,825 44,110 3.00% Records Supervisor Full Time 64,914 66,861 3.00% Residential Combination inspector Full Time 58,585 60,343 3.00% Resident Success Liason 1111111111111111.11111111111.1111111111111111111111 Full Time 57,570 59,297 3.00% SCADA Instrument Specialist Full Time 68,630 70,689 3.00% SCADA integration Analyst -Waste Water Full Time 92,913 95,700 3.00% Secretary 111 Full Time 36,696 37, 797 3.00% Secretary IV Full Time 38,949 40,117 3.00% Secretary V Full Time 41,029 42,260 3.00% Security Guard Full Time 44,542 45, 878 3.00% Senior Assistant City Attorney Full Time 114,047 117, 468 3.00% Senior Billing Operations Specialist Full Time 72, 824 75,009 3.00% Senior Director of Department Finance Full Time 96,308 99,197 3.00% Senior Engineer Full Time 89,040 91, 711 3.00% Senior Financial Officer Full Time 72,100 74, 263 3.00% Senior Inspector Full Time 78,507 80,862 3.00% Senior Planner Full Time 72,930 75,118 3.00% for Pmdu Senior Purchasing Agent Full Time 66,950 68,959 3.00% Senior Staff Accountant Full Time 96,308 99,197 3.00% Senior Staff Accountant Full Time 96,308 99,197 3.00% Shelter Operations Manager Full Time 65,000 66,950 3.00% Shift Lead Full Time 52,275 53,843 3.00% Site Acquisition Specialist Full Time 80,658 83,078 3.00% Software Specialist Full Time 65,425 67,388 3.00% Solution Designer Full Time 65,712 67,683 3.00% Specialist of Infrastructure Full Time 67 151 69,166 3.00% Specialist of Services Full Time 67,151 69,166 3.00% Staff Accountant Full Time 71,028 73,159 3.00% Stock Room 8 Safety Coordinator Full Time 60,910 62,737 3.00% Superintendent 11 Full Time 61 156 62,991 3.00% Superintendent 111 Full Time 66,810 68,814 3.00% Superintendent IV Full Time 66,457 68,451 3.00% Superintendent V Full Time 69,300 71,379 3.00% Supervisor - Accounts Payable Full Time 61,636 63,485 3.00% Supervisor - Communication 1 Full Time 61,142 62,976 3.00% Supervisor - Communication 11 Full Time 63,135 65,029 3.00% Supervisor - Cnme Laboratory Full Time 83,066 85,558 3.00% Supervisor - Fitness/Wellness Full Time 43,487 44,792 3.00% Supervisor - Maintenance Mechanic Full Time 72,141 74,305 3.00% Supervisor - Operations Full Time 72,225 74,392 3.00% Supervisor - Payroll Full Time 75,000 77, 250 3.00% Supervisor - Signal Full Time 68,630 70,689 3.00% Supervisor - Youth Full Time 54,707 56,348 3.00% System Specialist I Full Time 56,486 58,181 3.00% System Specialist 11 Full Time 67,150 69,165 3.00% System Specialist 111 Full Time 72,824 75,009 3.00% System Specialist 1V Full Time 81,357 83,798 3.00% Technology Equity Manager Full Time 72,472 74,646 3.00% Utility Safety Officer Full Time 68,959 71,028 3.00% Violence Prevention Coordinator 11 Full Time 48,539 49,995 3.00% Volunteer Coordinator Full Time 58,808 60,572 3.00% Water Asset Specialist Full Time 59,881 61,677 3.00% Water Quality Specialist Full Time 70,535 72,651 3.00% Web Manager Full Time 70,410 72,522 3.00% Workforce Development Coordinator Full Time 76,455 -100.00% Zoning Administrator Full Time 79,135 81,509 3.00% Zoning Specialist Full Time 67,501 69,526 3.00% Part Time Positions SBARC Veterinarian City Engineer (hourly rate) Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate (excluding above) Part Time Part Time Part Time 125,000 47.38 35.42 128,750 48.80 36.48 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Citv Minimum Wage for All Positions City Minimum Wage All Positions 12.88 13 3.00%