HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-2026 FINAL Agenda PacketOFFICE 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
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, October 26,
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/102626CC
4:45 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI
1.Bill No. 80-26 - Ordinance Fixing the Annual Pay and Monetary Fringe Benefits of
Sworn Members of the South Bend Police Department for Calendar Year 2027
2.Bill No. 81-26 - Ordinance Fixing the Annual Pay and Monetary Fringe Benefits of
Sworn Members of the South Bend Fire Department for Calendar Year 2027
Substitute
5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WHITE
1.Bill No. 26-35 - Resolution Reaffirming the Grant of Certain Real Property Tax
Abatement Deductions and Waiving Noncompliance for Property Commonly
Known as 2652 Jaclyn Court and 3161 Youngs Court for the Robert Henry
Corporation
5:15 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, DR. DAVIS
1.Bill No. 58-26 - Annexation and Rezoning of Property Located in Centre Township
for 20061 Dice Street and 60555 Main Street
2.Bill No. 26-34 - Resolution Adopting a Written Fiscal Plan and Establishing a
Policy for the Provision of Services to an Annexation Area in Centre Township
(Hoosierland Annexation Area)
EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT
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3. Bill No. 77-26 - Amendment 11 - 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
Substitute
4. Bill No. 79-26 - Special Exception and Amending the Zoning Ordinance for
Property Located at 2209 West Washington Street
Council President Canneth Lee has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence
immediately after the adjournment of the Zoning & Annexation Committee Meeting.
INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, C. LEE
1. Discussion of Council Agenda
2. Update and Announcements
3. Adjournment
cc: Mayor James Mueller
Committee Meeting List
Media
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SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
M EETING A GENDA
Monday, October 26, 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/SBCC102626
1. INVOCATION
PASTOR JAMES SAVANNAH | CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SOUTH BEND
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 2026
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
SPECIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF JOHN
JOSEPH VOORDE
SPECIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE POWER OF PRETTY GIRLS WEAR PINK, INC.
IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
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7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____
BILL NO.
58-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN CENTRE
TOWNSHIP, CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.
5, FOR 20061 DICE STREET & 60555 MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA (PUBLIC HEARING ONLY)
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)
77-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 (SUBSTITUTE)
79-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 WEST
WASHINGTON STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
80-26 PUBLIC HEARING 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 PUBLIC HEARING 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 (SUBSTITUTE)
8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______
BILL NO.
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)
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77-26 THIRD 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 (SUBSTITUTE)
79-26 THIRD 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 WEST
WASHINGTON STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
80-26 THIRD 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 THIRD 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 (SUBSTITUTE)
9. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
26-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
ANNEXATION AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP (HOOSIERLAND
ANNEXATION AREA)
26-35 A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE GRANT OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT DEDUCTIONS AND WAIVING
NONCOMPLIANCE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2652
JACLYN COURT, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614 AND 3161 YOUNGS
COURT, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614 FOR THE ROBERT HENRY
CORPORATION
10. BILLS ON FIRST READING
BILL NO.
82-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: CHAPIN STREET, NORTH OF CALVERT STREET
AND SOUTH OF BRUCE STREET
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83-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BRICK ROAD AND
TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
84-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1318 CORBY BOULEVARD, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT
NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
85-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13,
ARTICLE 12 SECTIONS 13-155 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 13-164
ESTABLISHING CHRONIC PROBLEM PROPERTY REGULATIONS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF 2027 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING DATES
13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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 Substitute 81-26
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
October 20, 2026
Canneth Lee, President
South Bend Common Council
3rd Floor, City Hall
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Filed in Clerk's Office
Oct 20, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN
RE: A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Adopting a Written Fiscal
Plan and Establishing a Policy for the Provision of Services to an Annexation Area in Centre Township
(Hoosierland Annexation Area)
Dear President Lee:
I am attaching for filing the above resolution, which is a companion to Bill No. 58-26. That bill proposes to
voluntarily annex contiguous territory in Centre Township to the City of South Bend. This resolution provides for
the Common Council's adoption of the written plan and policy concerning the provision of services, both capital
and non-capital, to the territory to be annexed.
This 18.6-acre annexation area contains three parcels west of Main Street between Johnson Road and Dice Street,
plus adjacent right-of-way. All public improvements, if any, will be required to be done at the expense of the
developer.
I request that the attached resolution be placed on the agenda of the October 26, 2026, Common Council meeting
at which the companion bill is given Second Reading. I will be attending the meeting, as well as the Zoning &
Annexation Committee hearing, as the presenter.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (574) 235-9451. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Timothy Staub
Zoning Specialist
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Ste 500, South Berni, Indiana 46601 (574) 233-0311 I southbendin.gov
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
October 21, 2026
Council Member Karen White
Chairperson, Community Investment Committee
South Bend Common Council
South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Filed in Clerk's Office
Oct 21, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN RE: Waiver of Noncompliance for Real Property Tax Abatement -The Robert Henry
Corporation
Dear Council Member White,
Attached please find a resolution approving a waiver of noncompliance, pursuant to Indiana
Code 6-1.1-12.1-11.3, for The Robert Henry Corporation, owner of property located at 2652
Jaclyn Court and 3161 Youngs Court in South Bend.
On March 27, 2023, the Common Council adopted Resolution No. 5000-23, which confirmed a
six-year real property tax deduction for The Robert Henry Corporation for the construction of a
new truck maintenance facility and offices at the addresses denoted above. In May 2025, the
company submitted its Form CF-1/RE to both the St. Joseph County Auditor and the
Department of Community Investment, but it inadvertently failed to timely and properly file Form
322/RE with the St. Joseph County Auditor. As a result of this filing error, the company did not
receive the real property tax deduction for taxes due and payable in 2026.
The Robert Henry Corporation is requesting that the Common Council waive noncompliance
associated with the filing of tax abatement forms for taxes due and payable in 2026. Had the
company properly filed Form 322/RE, it would have received the benefits of the tax abatement
confirmed by the Common Council.
The Department of Community Investment requests that the attached resolution be referred to
the Community Investment Committee for an advisory recommendation and then heard at the
Common Council meeting to be held on October 26, 2026.
A representative from The Robert Henry Corporation will be present at the meetings. Should
you require additional information, please contact me at (574) 235-5838.
QJLJ
Erik Glavich
Director, Growth and Opportunity
EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT
South Bend City Hall. Suite 500 215 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov
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October 1, 2026
South Bend Common Council
4th Floor County City Building
227 W. Jefferson
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Honorable Council,
a
ENCilNEERINCi
RESOURCES, INC.
Filed in Clerk's Office
Oct 6, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Please accept this ordinance to vacate a portion of the street right-of-way as shown in the attached
diagram. The vacation would include all right-of-way for Chapin St. between W. Calvert St. to the south and
Bruce St. to the north. This roadway is not a central travel path for the neighboring streets so there would
be no anticipa ted traffic impacts from this vacation. All public utilities currently located within this portion of
the vacated area that will remain will be granted an easement for future access. Coordination with the utility
companies will be done to determine which utilities are designated to remain and those which can be
relocated.
Our Lady of Hungary Parish is excited about the future development of this area. Formally vacating
this right-of-way will allow for more unified parcel between the church and the school buildings while also
allowing for future play spaces for the children. Additiona lly, this will help provide a more cohesive parking
layout for the church which will allow for safer traffic patterns during church events.
We respectfully request approval to vacate the right-of-way as shown in the attached diagram for
the reasons discussed above. If there are any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to myself at
(260)451-9744 or to Fr. Ben Landrigan at (574) 287-1700.
Sincerely,
Calvin Tims
Professional Engineer
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City of South Bend
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
October 1, 2026
Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis
3rd Floor, City Hall
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Special Exception at SW Corner of Brick Rd and Technology Dr
Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 13, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location.
Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your October 26,
2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your November 9, 2026, Council meeting. The
petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the November 2, 2026, South Bend Board of
Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning
Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the
public hearing.
The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project:
The proposed project will be located on Lot 12 in Landmark Business Park Sec Seven. It is proposed
for the purpose of developing a convenience store and fuel service. The project site is currently zoned
"I" Industrial and includes one parcel of 2.9 acres.
The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public
hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Mark Dellostritto
Zoning Specialist
CC: Bob Palmer
City Hall I 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627
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City of South Bend
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
October 9, 2026
Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis
3rd Floor, City Hall
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Special Exception 1318 Corby Boulevard
Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis:
Filed in Clerk's Office
Oct 13, 2026
Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN
Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location.
Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your October 26,
2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your November 9, 2026, Council meeting. The
petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the November 2, 2026, South Bend Board of
Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning
Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the
public hearing.
The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project:
A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex.
The full petition is attached for your refere nce. Changes may occur between the filing and the public
hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
�� Brian Killen
Zoning Administrator
CC: Bob Palmer
City Hall I 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627
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Cauueth Lee
President
Sheila iezgodski
Vice President
Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers
Chairperson, Committee
of the 'Whole
Cauueth Lee
First District
Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers
Second District
Sharon L McBride
Third District
Dr. Heidi Beidinger
Fourth District
Sherry Bolden-Simpson
Fif d1 District
Sheila 1 iezgodski
Sixth District
Dr. Oliver Davis
At Large
Rachel Tomas Morgan
At Large
Karen L W'hite
At Large
City of South Bend
Common Council
300 City Hall• 215 S. Martin Luther King,Jr. Blvd. South Bend, Indiana .J.6601
South Bend Common Council
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd
Suite 300
South Bend, Indiana 46601
October 21, 2026 Filed in Clerk's Office Oct 21, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
12 SECTIONS 13-155 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 13-164
ESTABLISHING CHRONIC PROBLEM PROPERTY
REGULATIONS
Dear Council Members:
As you know, die Residen tial Neighborhoods Committee has been involved in an
ongoing process to update the City's Quality of Life Ordinances along with the City
Legal Department. These proposed ordinances amend and update the current
ordinances addressing Chronic Problem Properties.
The City has enacted ordinances establishing regulations for Chronic Problem
Properties in order to limit excessive calls for service to problem areas, trouble
spots, or high-activity areas. The goal of such regulations is to avoid placing an
undue burden on public safety resources which may result in decreased public safety
services being provided to oilier areas of the City.
Many of the existing ordinances have been in place for several years. The purposes
of these amendments include simplifying the administrative processes for
addressing Chronic Problem Properties; clarifying die processes to property owners;
and adding efficiencies to enhance enforcement of regulations addressing Chronic
Problem Properties. The amendments will also align die ordinances wiili existing
law.
I ask for this proposed ordinance to be placed on the agenda for first reading and
assignment to the Residential Neighborhoods Committee at the October 26, 2026,
Council meeting and then to the Committee for second reading, public hearing and
iliird reading at the Council's November 9, 2026.
Thank you for your consideration.
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