Councilmembers discuss the ordinances and resolutions for each committee in depth and vote for a recommendation on each item. Some items could be up for passage in the same evening, others will be scheduled in the future. You can find the full detailed agenda here.

S-26-03-17

Ordinance approving Service Agreement – Parks 2026 Paving Improvements. Annually the Parks Department assembles projects to include pavement infrastructure maintenance improvements within the park system. The locations of the projects are determined by visually inspecting park sites and ranking findings. The 2026 projects include roads, parking lots and/or trail work at Bloomingdale, Foster, Franke, Foellinger Theatre, Johnny Appleseed and Franke parks.
Council District: 3,5,2
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation, Dave Weadock
Applicant/Vendor: Wayne Asphalt and Construction
Total Cost: $306,500.00, Funding Source: Parks CumCap ($217,500) and Johnny Appleseed Campground Trust ($89,000)

R-26-01-31

Resolution approving the Amendment of Fort Wayne Comprehensive Plan, to update the Future Growth and Development Map.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Fort Wayne Plan Commission
Ordinance version of what was passed 2 weeks ago

R-26-01-32

Resolution approving the amendment of Fort Wayne’s Comprehensive Plan, All in Allen, to update the Future Land Use Map.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Fort Wayne Plan Commission
Ordinance version of what was passed 2 weeks ago

S-26-03-20

Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement for development of a Downtown plan for the City. This project seeks a new Downtown Plan that will build upon the policy guidance and successes of previous plans and studies to establish a community supported vison and goals for the downtown area along with actionable, implementable strategies that will guide future investment, growth and development for the next 10+ years.
13 firms submitted applications and were scored accordingly, and the top 6 firms were forwarded to the Proposal Review Committee.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Community Development
Applicant/Vendor: Interface Studio
Total Cost: not to exceed $330,605.00,
Funding Source: New Market tax credits, Greater Fort Wayne, Community Foundation, SEED, DID and County of Allen.

These bills are up for introduction only. Discussion and Final Passage will take place at a later date.

S-26-04-05

Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement for Winchester Rd Sidewalk Connection Ph. II. This is a continuation of the sidewalk project between Mayflower Rd and Shamrock Rd that was completed in 2023.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Transportation Engineering
Applicant/Vendor: Apex Consulting
Total Cost: $172,647.00

S-26-04-06

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 Resurfacing Package Southeast. This is for the replacement of Asphalt streets. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder among 3 bidders.
Council District: 5^th and 6^th Districts
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Wayne Asphalt
Total Cost: $749,682.00, Funding Source: MVH

S-26-04-07

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 Resurfacing Package Southwest. This project will replace asphalt as needed. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder among 3 bidders.
Council District: 4^th and 5^th Districts
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Brooks Construction
Total Cost: $934,698.00, Funding Source: MVH

R-26-04-01

Resolution approving the acquisition/donation of property. This is for 0.77 acres of vacant land at the 11300 block of Rio Vista Ave in Leo Cedarville. This site will be used for access and management of the Cedarville Reservoir along the St. Joseph River.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: $0, this is a donation

S-26-04-09

Ordinance approving Master Services Agreement for 3^rd party payment procession services.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: PAYMENTUS
Total Cost: NTE $250,000

S-26-04-12

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Tract 20 West Lead Service Line and Water Main Replacement.
Council District: n/a
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: KLS Underground INC.
Total Cost: $2,900,794.00, Funding Source: Water Utility SRF Bond.

S-26-04-04

Ordinance approving the purchase of 1 Pierce Enforcer 100’ Ascendant Tower Ladder Truck. This will replace an existing ladder truck in front line service. An RFP was sent out in December 2025. There is an anticipated 2% increase after 5/1/26.
Council District:
Department requesting ordinance: Purchasing, Fire Department
Applicant/Vendor: MacQueen Equipment
Total Cost: $2,516,800.00, Funding Source: Capital Lease, FD Capital Improvement Plan

S-26-04-08

Ordinance approving the City Mowing and Weed Control Contracts.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Property Management
Applicant/Vendor: Gifted Hands, Worx Companies, SDG LLC
Total Cost: $521,300.93
Funding Source: Gifted Hands & Worx Companies= CEDIT Funds
SDG = Fort Wayne City Utilities Funds
City owned property and CU property

G-26-04-02

Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City. This is to vacate the right-of-way of Keller Road. This parcel is on the west side of the Fort Wayne-Allen County International Airport. The applicant has created a master plan for the roadway network on the west side of the airport; Keller Rd no longer serves the surrounding buildings and use efficiently.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

G-26-04-03

Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City. This is to vacate the alley located south of 3^rd St and East of Harrison St in Eckart’s and North Side subdivisions. This is to support the depot relocation and to allow for a new public parking lot.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Redevelopment
Total Cost: N/A
Related to Riverfront Development

G-26-04-11

Ordinance Amending Chapter 153 of City Code. This is regarding Application Fees, Deduction Periods and Abatement Schedules for Real Property in Planning and Development.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: N/A
Total Cost: N/A

R-26-04-10

Resolution dissolving the hospital authority of the City.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Administration
Applicant/Vendor: Administration
Total Cost: N/A