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Home My WebLink About10-12-2026 FINAL Agenda Packet OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK INTEGRITY | SERVICE | ACCESSIBILITY Jasmine Jackson Matthew Neal Veronica Pitt-Payne CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK / CHIEF OF STAFF DEPUTY CITY CLERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 300 City Hall | 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p. 574.235.9221 | f. 574.235.9173 | www.southbendin.gov MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026: Council Chambers 3rd Floor City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public. Members of the Public may Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/101226CC 4:00 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 69-26 - Authorizing a Direct Loan to the Developer of an Economic Development Facility (Heartwood Commons Project) and Approving Other Matters in Connection Therewith Substitute 4:20 P.M. COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON, GOODEN-RODGERS 1. Bill No. 64-26 - Amending Division 2 of Article 1 Chapter 2 of the South Bend Municipal Code Concerning the Community Police Review Board and the Community Police Review Office 2. Bill No. 26-33 - Resolution Appointing Savino Rivera Jr. to Fill a Vacancy on the Community Police Review Board 4:45 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 70-26 - 2027 Mayor's Salary Ordinance 2. Bill No. 71-26 - 2027 Teamsters Salary Ordinance 3. Bill No. 72-26 - 2027 Nonbargaining Salary Ordinance Substitute EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 300 City Hall | 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p. 574.235.9221 | f. 574.235.9173 | www.southbendin.gov 4. Bill No. 73-26 - 2027 City Clerk's Salary Ordinance 5. Bill No. 74-26 - 2027 City Clerk Staff Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance 6. Bill No. 75-26 - 2027 Common Council's Salary Ordinance Substitute Council President Canneth Lee has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, C. LEE 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2. Update and Announcements 3. Adjournment cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media BILL FILINGS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://southbendin.gov/department/common-council/ NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES Virtual attendees wishing to speak during the public portion of the meeting must activate their camera, displaying the speaker, to be recognized by the Chair. NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, October 12, 2026 7:00 P.M. The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 3rd floor of the South Bend City Hall, 215 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/SBCC101226 1. INVOCATION PASTOR CHARLES L. KING III | GREATER ST. MATTHEW CHURCH - LIFE CHANGING MINISTRIES INC. 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 64-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD AND THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW OFFICE 2 69-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING A DIRECT LOAN TO THE DEVELOPER OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (HEARTWOOD COMMONS PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUBSTITUTE) 70-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 71-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 72-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2027 (SUBSTITUTE) 73-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 74-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF DEPUTIES AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2027 75-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 (SUBSTITUTE) 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 64-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD AND THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW OFFICE 65-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027, AND 3 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT (THIRD READING ONLY) 68-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION’S 2027 BUDGET AND LEVYING THE TAX AND FIXING THE RATE OF THE TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO FUND THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (SUBSTITUTE) (THIRD READING ONLY) 69-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING A DIRECT LOAN TO THE DEVELOPER OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (HEARTWOOD COMMONS PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUBSTITUTE) 70-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 71-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 72-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2027 (SUBSTITUTE) 73-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 74-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF DEPUTIES AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2027 75-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 (SUBSTITUTE) 4 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 26-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING SAVINO RIVERA JR. TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 10. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 76-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE NNZO NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING OVERLAY 77-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES FOR CLARIFICATION AND CONSISTENCY, TO SIMPLIFY DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES, AND TO ACHIEVE HIGHER QUALITY DEVELOPMENT 78-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23260 BRICK ROAD COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 79-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2209 W WASHINGTON ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 80-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 81-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNClL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 5 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ BILL FILINGS CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://southbendin.gov/department/common-council/ NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES Virtual attendees wishing to speak during the public portion of the meeting must activate their camera, displaying the speaker, to be recognized by the Chair. NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible In the interest of providing greater public access and to promote greater transparency, the South Bend Common Council agenda has been translated into Spanish. All agendas are available online from the Council’s website, and also in paper format in the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor County-City Building. Reasonable efforts have been taken to provide an accurate translation of the text of the agenda, however, the officiate is the English version. Any discrepancies which may be created in the translation are not binding. Such translations do not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the Common Council or the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2026 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 06-02-2026) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Karen L. White, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Thomas Gryp, Citizen Member Kevin Upton, Citizen Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Alice Pickens, Citizen Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Canneth Lee, Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Sharon McBride, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member Brittney Erp, Citizen Member Savino Rivera Jr., Citizen Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Sharon McBride, Member Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Joshua Walters, Citizen Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues, Parks, and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rogers, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Frances Schmuhl, Citizen Member Aaron Nichols, Citizen Member PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Caz Margenau, Citizen Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Abel Gonzalez, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Sharon McBride, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Angela Smith, Citizen Member Jessie Whitaker, Citizen Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters. Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Sharon McBride, Member Joseph Mayer, Citizen Member Doris McEwen, Citizen Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation and zoning. Dr. Oliver Davis, Chairperson Dr. Heidi Beidinger, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Kesha Farlow, Citizen Member Stacey Odom, Citizen Member ________________ SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member 2026 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.06-02-2026) CANNETH LEE, 1st District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member OPHELIA GOODEN-RODGERS, 2nd District Council Member Committee of the Whole, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member PARC Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Member HEIDI BEIDINGER, 4th District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON, 5th District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member PARC Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6th District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson DR. OLIVER DAVIS, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson Utilities, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member 64-26 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend, IN 46601 James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend Department of Administration & Finance Division of Human Resources Phone Email Website 311 inside City limits 311@southbendin.gov Southbendin.gov September 8th, 2026 Canneth Lee, President City of South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 8, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN RE: 2027 Annual Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy Dear President Lee, Attached, please find a bill for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend appropriating monies for city expenditures for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027 and levying property taxes for the same. This bill is respectfully submitted for 1st reading filing with the Common Council for the council meeting on September 14th, 2026, 2nd reading and public hearing at the council meeting on September 28 th, 2026, with 3rd reading and council vote at the council meeting on October 12th, 2026. Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit B ("DLGF Budget Form No. 4"), and each Councilmember must sign this page of Exhibit B. It should be noted that the exhibits will be forthcoming in a substitute ordinance. I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council. Regards Kyle Willis City Controller 65-26 County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend, IN 46601 James Mueller, Mayor �i •,_(I 1' X {I 1865 City of South Bend September 81", 2026 Canneth Lee, President Department of Administration & Finance Division of Human Resources City of South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 4660 l RE: 2027 TRANSPO Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy Dear Council President Lee: Phone Email Website 311 inside City limits 311@southbendin.gov Southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 9, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Attached, please find a bill for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend appropriating, adopting and approving monies for the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) for the fiscal year commencing January I, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027. This bill is respectfully submitted for l st reading filing with the Common Council for the council meeting on September 14th, 2026, 2nd reading and public hearing at the council meeting on September 28 1", 2026, with 3 rd reading and council vote at the council meeting on October 12th, 2026. Per requirements of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"), when this bill is voted upon, each Councilmember's vote must be reflected on the last page of Exhibit B ("DLGF Budget Fonn No. 4"), and each Councilmember must sign this page of Exhibit B. I will be available to discuss this bill at the appropriate sessions of the Personnel and Finance Committee and other meetings of the South Bend Common Council. Employees of the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation will also be available at these meetings. Regards, rft1�· Kyle Willis City Controller Substitute 68-26 Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at 1401 S. Lafayette Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46606. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Indiana that the proper officers of SOUTH BEND CIVIL CITY will conduct a public hearing on the year 2027 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of SOUTH BEND CIVIL CITY not more than seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy to which taxpayers object. If a petition is filed, SOUTH BEND CIVIL CITY shall adopt with the budget a finding concerning the objections in the petition and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the proper officers of SOUTH BEND CIVIL CITY will meet to adopt the following budget: Prescribed by the Department of Local Government Finance Approved by the State Board of Accounts Budget Form No. 3 (Rev. 2019) Print 09/18/2026 02:25:23 PM NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS The Notice to Taxpayers is available online at www.budgetnotices.in.gov or by calling (888) 739-9826. Public Hearing Date Monday, September 28, 2026 Adoption Meeting Date Monday, October 12, 2026 Public Hearing Time 7:00 PM Adoption Meeting Time 7:00 PM Public Hearing Location 3rd Floor City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd South Bend Indiana 46601 Adoption Meeting Location 3rd Floor City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd South Bend Indiana 46601 1 Fund Name 2 Budget Estimate 3 Maximum Estimated Funds to be Raised (including appeals and levies exempt from maximum levy limitations) 4 Excessive Levy Appeals 5 Current Tax Levy 6 Levy Percentage Difference Column 3 /Column 5 8001 - SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION GEN $12,716,534 $8,026,438 $0 $6,151,001 30.49% 8090 - SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION CUMULATIVE $1,056,000 $0 $0 $0 Totals $13,772,534 $8,026,438 $0 $6,151,001 Estimated Civil Max Levy $6,526,438 Property Tax Cap Credit Estimate $2,591,000 Page 1 CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT September 21, 2026 Chairperson White South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend, IN 46601 -----•----Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca I 1ra(fo City Clerk South Bend, I. RE: An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Authorizing a Direct Loan to the Developer of an Economic Development Facility (Heartwood Commons Project) and Approving Other Matters in Connection Therewith. Dear Chairperson White: Please find the attached bill, which is an ordinance authorizing a economic development loan in an amount not to exceed $1. 7 million to support the construction of the Heartwood Commons affordable housing development at 2018-2020 South Main Street . The project will consist of a multifamily apartment building containing fifty (50) affordable housing units. The development received an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and will provide long-term affordable housing opportunities for South Bend residents. The project is anticipated to result in approximately $16.7 million in total development costs, including no less than $15 million in private investment by the developer. The Common Council previously approved a Tax Abatement in support of the project in 2025. The loan would be funded utilizing Ta x Increment Financing revenues from the South Side Development Area Allocation Fund and would be administered as a draw-based loan. The loan requires approval by the Common Council, the South Bend Economic Development Commission, and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission before funds may be disbursed. The loan would be forgivable upon substantial completion of the project in accordance with the financing and development agreements approved by the City. If the project is not completed as required, the loan would become repayable pursuant to the terms of the financing documents. 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Ste 500, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 233-0311 . southbendin.gov Substitute 69-26 1200N COUNTY-CTIY Bun.DING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER. MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 21, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2027 Mayor's Salary Ordinance Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Attached is an ordinance setting the Mayor's salary for the calendar year 2026. Under Indiana law, l.C. 36-4-7- 2(c}, the Mayor's salary may not be reduced from the prior year's amount. This ordinance proposes a 3% increase for the Mayor's salary to be commensurate with the proposed increase for non-bargaining employees in 2026. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 28 th, 2026, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October J2tll, 2026. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consi deration. Sincerely, "if tJJQ..,' Kyle Willis City Controller 70-26 I 200N COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BL VD. SOIJfH BEND. INDIANA 4660 I -1830 PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER, MAYORDEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 21, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Teamster 2027 Salary Ordinance Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Attached is an ordinance setting the salaries for City employees that are members of the Teamsters for the calendar year 2027. This will be a continuation of the Teamsters' current contract. The members of the Teamsters Union will receive a three percent salary increase per the contract for 2027. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on September 28th, 2026, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for October 12th, 2026. If you have any further questions or need additional informati on, p lease let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller 71-26 1200N COUNTI-C!TY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574.235.92 16 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN JAMES MUELLER. MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE September 21, 2026 Mr. Canneth Lee President, South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2027 Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Sep 22, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bemi, IN Attached is an ordinance setting maximum compensation for non-bargaining employees for the calendar year 2027. This ordin ance proposes a standard increase of 3.0% for non-bargaining employees in 2026. The ordinance also adds and changes certain position titles and makes certain adjustments to the maximum compensation for specific positions, as discussed during the 2027 Budget hearings. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. If you have any further questions or need additional inform ation, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Controller Substitute 72-26 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 3 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN OFFICE OF rfHE CITY CLERK BIA CA L. TIRADO, CITY CL ERK September 23, 2026 The South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 4660 I Re: Proposed 2027 City Clerk's Salary Ordinance Dear Council Members, Submitted for your consideration is the ordinance that sets the salary for the South Bend City Clerk for the 2026 calendar year. This ordinance provides for a 3 % increase in the City Clerk's salary from 2026. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate Committee and Council meeting. It is requested that this bill be filed for I st reading on September 28, 2026 with 2nd reading, public hearing, and 3rd reading scheduled for October 12, 2026. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or require further information. Thank you for your consideration. Bianca L. Tirado, • Clerk Office of the City Clerk Attachment CC: Office of the City Clerk INTEGRITY I SERVICE I ACCESSIBILITY Jasmine Jackso11 Mallhe1r Neal Q.nEF DEPVfYOTY0.ERK / Q.nEF OF STAFF DEPUTY OTY 0.ERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY \'ero11ica Pill-Payne DIRECTOR OF SPEGAL PROJECTS EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 300 City Hall I215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. I South Bend, Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211 f. 574.235.91731 www.southbendin.gov 73-26 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 3 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK September 23, 2026 The South Bend Common Council 300 City Hall South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Proposed 2027 City Clerk Staff Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance Dear Council Members, Attached is an ordinance setting the maximum salary and wages of deputies and non-bargaining employees of the City Clerk's Office for the 2027 calendar year. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meeting. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1 st reading on September 23, 2026 with 2ndreading, public hearing, and 3rd reading scheduled for October 12, 2026. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or require further information. Thank you for your consideration. Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk CC: Office of the City Clerk INTEGRITY I SERVICE I ACCESSIBILITY Jasmine Jackson Matthew Ne;J 0-UEF DEPUJY 0TY 0.ERK / 0-UEF OF STAFF DEPVfY 0TY 0.ERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY Veronica Pill-Payne DIRECTOR OF SPEGAL PROJECTS EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I E MPOWERMENT 300 City Hall I215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. I South Bend, Indiana 46601 Ip. 574.235.9221 If. 574.235.9173 i www.southbendin.gov 74-26 * * * * * Canneth Lee President Sheila Niczgodski \'ice Preside11t Ophelia Goodrn-Rodgcrs Chairperson, Committee of the \Vholc Cumeth Lee First District ( )phclia Gooden-Rodgers Second District Sh;mm L. McBride Third District Dr. Heidi Heidinger Fourth District Sherry Bolden-Simpson Filih District Sheila Niczgodski Sixth District Dr. C )li\-cr Da\·is At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan 1\t Large Karen L. \ Vhite At Large City of South Bend Common Council goo City Hall• 215 S. Marlin Luther King,Jr. Bini. South Bell([, Indiana [.660 I September 23, 2026 South Bend Common Council 300 City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office SEP 2 3 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 Dear Council Members: I am attaching the proposed Common Council Salary Ordinance for filing. As you know, this ordinance is a part of the City budget which must be approved before November 1, 2026. This ordinance proposes a 3% increase in Council members' salary from $23,298 to $23,997. This increase is in line with proposed increases for many other City employees. In order to comply with the necessary three readings and public hearing, I ask that this be scheduled for first reading on September 28, 2026, and assigned to the Personnel and Finance Committee for second reading, followed by third reading and public hearing at the full Council meeting on October 12, 2026. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, cannethLee,Presi �. South Bend Common Council 75-26 * * * * * Ca.nneth Lee President Sheila iezgodski Vice Presideut Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Chairperson, Committee of the \\,'hole Canneth Lee First Disaict Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Second Dist.Iict Sharon L. Mc Bride Third Disa·ict Dr. Heidi Beidinger Fourth Dist1ict Sherry Bolden-Simpson Fifth District Sheila :'Iiezgodski Sixth District Dr. Oli,·er Davis At L·1rge Rachel Tomas Morgan At L1rge Karen L. White At Large City of South Bend Common Council 300 City Hall• 215 S. Martin Luther King,Jr. Bh·d. South Bend, Indiana -l.660 l Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 7, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, lN October 7, 2026 Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Community Relations Committee South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING SA VINO RIVE RA JR. TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD Dear Chairperson Gooden-Rodgers: There is currently an open position for the third district member of the Community Police Review Board. As the Third District Representative of the Council, I nominate Savino Rivera Jr. to fill that position. I ask for this proposed resolution to be placed on the agenda for consideration by the Community Relations Committee at its October 12, 2026, meeting and the full Council meeting later that same evening. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Sharon McBride, Third District South Bend Common Council (57 4) 235-9321 • Fa." (57 4) 235-9 I 73 • TDD (57 _j) 235--5567 • http :/b VW\'1\-SOUthbendin.gov 26-33 October 1, 2026 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Proposed Zoning Text Amendment #10 Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 1, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, fN Enclosed is an Ordinance for a proposed Text Amendment to Chapter 21. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, adopted a new zoning ordinance for the City of South Bend that went into effect on January 1, 2020, which included changes to the Northeast eighborhood Zoning Overlay district. However, continued development in the Northeast Neighborhood has necessitated a comprehensive review of the district's regulations to evaluate whether they still drive desired outcomes for the neighborhood today . The changes contained within this ordinance will remove rules that are re dundant or difficult to enforce, fix regulations to match their true intent, and promote higher-quality development. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your October 12, 2026 Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your October 26, 2026 Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the October 19, 2026 South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. If you have any questions, please call our office at (574) 235-7627. Sincerely, Mark Dellostritto Zoning Specialist Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President 76-26 October 1, 2026 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 4660 l RE: Proposed Zoning Text Amendment #11 Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov /zoning Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 1, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for a proposed Text Amendment to Chapter 21. The City of South Bend has identified a few standards in its zoning ordinance that need further clarification, correction, or revision. Changes to these standards will support a more vibrant, resilient community while improving the ease of use of the zoning ordinance. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your October 12, 2026 Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your October 26, 2026 Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the October 19, 2026 South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. If you have any questions, please call our office at (574) 235-7627. Sincerely, Mark Dellostritto Zoning Specialist Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotla Commission President 77-26 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION City Hall 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning September 23, 2026 Honorable Committee Chair Davis Third Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 23260 Brick Rd -PC#0350-26 Dear Committee Chair Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 2, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, £N Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your October 12, 2026. Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your October 26. 2026. Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the October 19, 2026, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the fo ll owing to describe the proposed project: This house has been here for 120 years and should still be considered residential. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Mark Dellostritto Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President 78-26 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION September 23, 2026 Honorable Committee Chair Davis Third Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2209 W Washington St (2 Parcels) -PC#0338-26 Dear Committee Chair Davis: City Hall 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office Oct2,2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment and a Special Exception at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your October 12, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your October 26, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the October 19, 2026, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: The petitioner is requesting a rezoning for one of these properties, and a Special Exception for both, to allow for the adaptive reuse of an existing building as a multi-purpose event hall available for hourly rental. The proposed venue is intended to serve as a flexible and inclusive community space designed to accommodate a wide range of events, including: Birthday celebrations and family gatherings Council and neighborhood meetings Workshops and professional development sessions Private and public meetings and events If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Mark Dellostritto Zoning Specialist Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President 79-26 * * * * Canneth Lee President Sheila Niezgodski \'ice President Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Chairperson, Committee of the \\11ole Canneth Lee First District Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Second Disl:Iict Sharon L McB1ide Third Distiict Dr. Heidi Beidinger Fourth Dist1ict Sherry Bolden-Simpson Fifth Distiict Sheila Niezgodski Sixth Disl:Iict Dr. Oliver Da,is At L-irge Rachel Tomas Morgan At L-irge Karen L \\ bite At L-irge City of South Bend Common Council 300 City Hall• 215 S. Martin Luther K.ing,Jr. Blvd. Sou� Bend, Indi ana --1660 l South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 4660 I Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 7, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN October 7, 2026 Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 Dear Council Members: As you know, the City has been engaged with FOP Lodge #36 in collective bargaining for a new contract. We have a tentative agreement, which has not yet been ratified. I am filing thi s proposed ordinance in order to comply with the requirement of a third reading and passage before the bud get deadline of November I, 2026. If there are any changes, I will file a substitute bill reflecting those changes prior to our Council meeting on October 26, 2026. This proposed ordinance establishes the annual pay and monetary fringe benefits for sworn members of the South Bend Police Dep artment, Please assign this Bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee for discussion prior to second reading and public hearing at the full Common Council meeting on the same date. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, t:�-.,,�� Canneth Lee - President, I st District Council Member (57.J.) 235-9321 • Fa" (57 i) 235-9173 • TDD (57 U 235-5567 • http://www.southbendiu.gov 80-26 * * * * * Canneth Lee President Sheila iezgodski Vice President Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Chairperson, Conuuiltee of the \\'hole Canueth Lee First District Ophelia Gooden-Rodge rs Second District Sharon L McBride Third District Dr. Heidi Be idinger Fourth District Shen-y Bolden-S impson Fifth Disnict Sheila Niezgodski Sixth District Dr. Oli\'er Da\is At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large Karen L. \\bite At Large City of South Bend Conrmon Council 300 City Hall• 215 S. Martin Luther King,Jr. Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 4660 l Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 7, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN October 7, 2026 South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd Suite 300 South Bend, Indiana 4660 l Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 Dear Council Members: On behalf of Council Member Ophelia Gooden Rodgers and myself, as the Council's advisory members participating in the negotiations with the South Bend Firefighters, I am submitting the attached draft ordinance for filing. This ordinance sets forth the salary and other financial considerations provided to the Firefighters in their contract. As you can see, the details are left blank. This is because negotiations are ongoing. This filing will allow first reading on October 12, 2025. A substitute bill with the details filled in will be filed before second and third readings at a later Council meeting. Please file this proposed ordinance for first reading on October 12, 2026, to be assigned to the Personnel and Finance Committee for second reading and public hearing after a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified .. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, c� ' President, l st District Council Member (57 4) 235-9321 • Fa" (57 .u 235-9173 • mo (57 -'> 235-5567 • http://www.southbendiu.gov 81-26