City Council Committee Session
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.
Finance Committee
Chair Councilman Geoff Paddock
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.
Regulations Committee
Chair Councilman Scott Myers
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: 4th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City. This is to vacate the alley located south of 3rd 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: 5th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Redevelopment
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
Resolution dissolving the hospital authority of the City.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Administration
Applicant/Vendor: Administration
City Council Introduction
These items are up for introduction only. They will be voted on for passage at a later date. You can find the full detailed agenda here.
Public Works Committee
Chair Councilwoman Michelle Chambers
Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement for Clinton St Widening, Auburn to Mayhew ROW. This is a Federal Project with INDOT that has a cost sharing of 80/20 with the City. The project is planned in 4 phases (one of these 3 will be funded by the County)
Council District: 2nd District
Department requesting ordinance: Transportation Engineering
Applicant/Vendor: American Structure Point
Total Cost: $654,943.00 NTE
Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Concord Hills Concrete Street Repairs. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder among 4 bidders and was below the Engineer’s estimate for this project.
Council District: 2nd District
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Hipskind Concrete
Total Cost: $466,775.00, Funding Source: LIT-ED
Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 Resurfacing Package Northwest. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder among 3 bidders.
Council District: 2nd/3rd Districts
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Wayne Asphalt and Construction
Total Cost: $879,152.00, Funding Source: MVH
City Utilities Committee
Chair Councilman Russ Jehl
Ordinance approving Field Operations Blanket Purchase Order for Grinder Inventory Parts. This is a sole source commodity purchase
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Funding Source:
Applicant/Vendor: American Pump Repair & Service
Total Cost: $330,000.00
Ordinance approving Construction Contracts – CU 2026 On-Call Asphalt Restoration Servies. This is for infrastructure repairs as needed for sewer and water mains.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Robbco Inc
Total Cost: $800,000, Funding Source: Water, Sewer and Stormwater Revenue
Ordinance approving Purchase of Replacement RAW Wastewater Pump. The original pump was installed in 2004 and reached beyond its useful life, requiring replacement.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Xylem Water Solutions
Total Cost: $272,713.17, Funding Source: Sewer Utility Revenue
Ordinance approving Construction Contracts – CU 2026 On-Call Concrete Restoration Services. These cuts are made during the repair of CU infrastructure.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Mallot Contracting, Exterior Service, Pulver Asphalt Paving
Total Cost: NTE $400,000, Funding Source: Water, Sewer and Stormwater
Ordinance approving contribution in aid of construction agreement. I&M is the electric utility provider for CU facilities. I&M infrastructure is being completed to extend necessary 3-phase power to this pumping facility. Improvements are included as a part of the overall Paulding Rd Lift Station project.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Indiana Michigan Power
Total Cost: $208,447.42, Funding Source: Sewer Utility
Finance Committee
Chair Councilman Geoff Paddock
Ordinance authoring the issue of taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Village of Arneo. This bond will be part of the loan approved for this project.
Council District: 2nd District
Department requesting ordinance:
Applicant/Vendor: Areno Residential Investments
Total Cost: $8,150,000.00, Funding Source: Indiana Finance Authority Residential Infrastructure Fund
Regulations Committee
Chair Councilman Scott Myers
Ordinance amending section 153.07 of Chapter 153 “Planning and Development” This is a part of adopting the goals and strategies of the Waynedale 2040 Plan, proving an updated strategy for development and redevelopment.
Council District: 4th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Neighborhoods
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: N/A
Resolution approving the Municipal Riverfront Development Downtown Dining District Liquor License – Mitchells Downtown Sports Bar and Neighborhood Grill
Council District: 5th District
Department requesting ordinance: Economic Development
Applicant/Vendor: Mitchells Sports Bar
Resolution approving the Municipal Riverfront Development Downtown Dining District Liquor License – Delhi Heights Fort Wayne
Council District: 5
Department requesting ordinance: Economic Development
Applicant/Vendor: Delhi Heights
Resolution approving the Municipal Riverfront Development Downtown Dining District Liquor License – More Brewing
Council District: 5th District
Department requesting ordinance: Economic Development
Applicant/Vendor: More Brewing
Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 24 of Washington Township) This is to rezone 1.59 acres from C2/Limited Commercial to C3/General Commercial for property at 5830 N. Clinton St, to permit a gas station and C-Store.
Council District: 3rd District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: MCM – Wags in I LLC
Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map. (Sec. 35 of Perry Township). This is to rezone 1.101 acres from C2/Limited Commercial to C3/General Commercial for property at 2929 E Dupont Rd to permit automobile sales.
Council District: 2nd District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Travis Dice, J&J Realty
