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.

S-25-11-38

This ordinance had been held from 12/9/2025

Ordinance approving Stormwater Drainage Contract for 6015 Adams Center Road Culvert. The existing culvert on Adams Center Rd and needs replacing.
Council District: 6
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Beaver Excavating Company
Total Cost: $197,986.20, Funding Source: Stormwater Revenue

R-25-12-03

Confirming Resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area for property at 1626 Northland Blvd. This is to construct a new 14,000 sq. foot rock climbing gym. This property is currently vacant and undeveloped and is currently zoned NC. Use of this property is consistent with the land use policies of the City. Applicant has not previously applied, nor been approved for previous tax phase-ins.
Council District: 3^rd District
Department requesting ordinance: Community Development, Economic Development
Applicant/Vendor: Townsend Hill Holdings.
Total Cost: $3,500,000 (investment)
Jobs Created (Full Time): 2
Jobs Created (Part Time): 10
Total New Payroll: $320,000
Average Salary (Full Time): $60,000

G-25-11-15

Ordinance amending Chapter 157 of City Code. This amendment is proposed to update language and bring the Zoning Ordinance into compliance with the Fair Housing Amendments Act, update language to align re-entry facility and treatment center uses appropriately.
Council District: ALL
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Fort Wayne Plan Commission

Z-25-11-17

Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 8 of Wayne Township) This is to rezone 0.275 acres from RP/Planned Residential to C1/Professional Office and Personal Services for property at 3919 W Jefferson Blvd to expand the existing parking lot.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance:
Applicant/Vendor: Paradigm Consulting GRP

These items are up for introduction only. They will be voted on for passage at a later date.

R-26-01-14

Resolution approving the acquisition of right of way for the Poka-Bache Connector: Lower Huntington Rd to Ferguson Rd project. The parcel is located at 10317 Bluffton Rd.
Council District: County
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: McIntosh Energy Company
Total Cost: $0.00 land is being donated (valued at $80,000)

S-26-01-04

Ordinance approving Construction Contract East Lewis St. Lighting Improvements (Harmar St to S. Anthony Blvd) Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder among 3 bidders. This project will provide 48 new LED light fixtures
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance:
Applicant/Vendor: Upper Cumberland Utility Solutions
Total Cost: $233,190.44, Funding Source: LIT-ED

S-26-01-13

Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement – Paser Study Asphalt. This project will rate the condition of all streets within the city limits.
Council District: ALL
Department requesting ordinance: Transportation Engineering
Applicant/Vendor: PaveX
Total Cost: $159,000

S-26-01-01

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Upstream Bullerman Wetland Detention (Ashbrook Dr). 7-million-gallon stormwater detention basin in line with the Bullerman Drain, this project is to address street and property flooding within the Maplewood Terrace and Downs neighborhood. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 6 bidders and was 17% below the Engineer’s estimate.
Council District: 1^st District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Crosby Excavating
Total Cost: $2,977,911.65, Funding Source: Stormwater Utility Revenue and Save our Great Lakes grant

S-26-01-02

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – St. Joe Center Rd Lift Station. This project conveys wet weather flows from a blocked area to the St. Joe Interceptor, which has capacity. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 5 bidders.
Council District: 1^st District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Fleming Excavating
Total Cost: $454,390.94, Funding Source: Sewer Utility Revenue

S-26-01-03

Ordinance approving WPCP Aeration Basin Diffuser Improvements Ph. II. This project is to furnish bubble diffuser equipment with fixed header systems for Basins 7 through 9 at the WPCP.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Environmental Dynamics International
Total Cost: $404,700.00, Funding Source: Sewer Utility State Revolving Fund

S-26-01-15

Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement for GIS Implementation Support Services. This agreement will update and integrate existing GIS software.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Environmental Research Systems Research Institute
Total Cost: $295,000.00

R-26-01-16

Resolution approving the purchase agreement for property located at 614 Wagner St. This is for the Water Filtration Plant for security and future expansion. This lot is currently unoccupied, and it will be demolished. The purchase price is the average of 2 appraisals.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: $154,900.00, Funding Source: Water Revenue

G-26-01-07

Ordinance amending Chapter 157 of City Code. This will include section 157.200 (zoning districts), 157.400 (additional general standards) and section 157.500 (administration)
Council District: All
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services

G-26-01-08

Ordinance amending Chapter 157 of City Code. This ordinance is to align the Commercial Communication Tower process with State procedures and update other BZA procedures for clarity and efficiency.
Council District: All
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Fort Wayne Planning Jurisdiction
Total Cost: N/A
BZA Technical Amendment – this is to bring BZA language within City code up to date with Indiana code changes, including some clarity issues

G-26-01-09

Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City Master plan by vacating public right of way. This is to vacate the 12-foot alley (0.067 acres) in Northside Addition as a part of a mixed-use development project.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Community Development
For Treeline District – between 1^st, Harrison, and Cass

G-26-01-10

Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City Master Plan by vacating public right-of-way. This is to vacate a portion (0.511 acres) of right of way of Cass St in Northside Addition and Wells Reserve as a part of a mixed-use development project.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Community Development
Total Cost: N/A
For Treeline District – Cass Street north of Wells

G-26-01-11

Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City Master Plan by vacating public right-of-way. This is to vacate a portion (0.313 acres) of the right of way of Wells St located north of the St. Mary’s River within Wells Reserve, this is a part of a part of a mixed-use development.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Community Development
Total Cost: N/A
For Treeline District – Wells Street north of the River (next to the Wells Street Bridge)

G-26-01-12

Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City Master Plan by vacating public right-of-way. This is to vacate two portion (0.327 acres) of the right of way of 1^st St located west and east of Cass St in Northside Addition, as a part of a mixed-use development.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Community Development

For Treeline District – 1^st Street west of Cass

R-26-01-17

Resolution approving the Municipal Riverfront Development Downtown Dining District Liquor License.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: CD Economic Development, Andrea Robinson
Applicant/Vendor: Paula’s on Main – 1732 W. Main St

R-26-01-18

Resolution approving the Municipal Riverfront Development Downtown Dining District Liquor License.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: CD Economic Development, Andrea Robinson
Applicant/Vendor: The Philharmonic Center – 826 Ewing St.

Z-26-01-05

Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 14. Of Aboite Township). This is to rezone 11.440 acres from AR/Low Intensity Residential and R3/Multiple Family Residential to R3/Multiple Family Residential to permit a multifamily townhome development.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Yellow Retirement, LLC.

Z-26-01-06

Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 14 of Aboite Township). This is to rezone 5.536 acres from AR/Low Intensity Residential to I2/General Industrial to permit a four-building commercial and storage facility.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Yellow Retirement, LLC