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-26-03-03

An Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 R.O.W. Miscellaneous Package - Work Order #1041S – between Key Concrete, Inc. and the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by and through its Board of Public Works

S-26-03-04

An Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 Barrett Law Cost Share Package - Work Order #1042S – between Malott Contracting, Inc. and the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by and through its Board of Public Works

S-26-03-05

An Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 A.D.A. Curb Ramp Package - Work Order #1043U – between Key Concrete, Inc. and the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by and through its Board of Public Works

S-26-03-06

An Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 Trip Hazard Elimination Package - Work Order #1044S – between Universal Concrete Grinding, LLC and the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by and through its Board of Public Works

S-26-03-07

An Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2026 Guardrail & Attenuator Package - Work Order #1047P – between Specialties Company, LLC and the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by and through its Board of Public Works

G-26-01-25

An Ordinance amending Section 153.05 of Chapter 153 “Planning & Development” of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Code of Ordinances

G-26-01-26

An Ordinance amending Section 153.05 of Chapter 153 “Planning & Development” of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Code of Ordinances

G-26-03-08

An Ordinance adding Chapter 104: Relocation of Transient Homeless Individuals Prohibited to the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Code of Ordinances

G-26-03-12

An Ordinance modifying Chapter 39: Ordinance Violations Bureau (39.03 Schedule of Penalties) of the Fort Wayne, Indiana Municipal Code of Ordinances

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.

S-26-03-18

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – TRFP Filter Gallery Plant II – Window Replacements PH.1. This project will replace 6 aluminum windows with new operable awning windows and insulated glazing. Replacement of 2 additional windows at the stair landing and upgrade of hollow metal exit door, door frame and transom window, all including modern security and access features.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Woodruff Contracting and Sales
Total Cost: $481,322.50, Funding Source: Water Utility Revenue

S-26-03-19

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Country Club Gardens Ph. 1 Hazelhurst Drive Stormwater Improvements. This is for installation of 2,000 feet of storm sewer with associated drainage. This is to limit neighborhood flooding issues for failing storm sewer. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 4 bidders and was below the engineer’s estimate.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Krafft Water Solutions
Total Cost: $360,930.75, Funding Source: Bond

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)

S-26-03-21

Ordinance approving the increase of Snow Removal Contract. This extends the contract to April 15, 2026 at the existing pricing and specifications.
Council District: All
Department requesting ordinance: Property Management, Purchasing
Applicant/Vendor: MulchWorx
Total Cost: PO increase to $305,000, $92,119 increase. Funding Source: budgeted line

S-26-03-22

Ordinance approving the extension of the Express Employment Professional Service Contract. This extends the contract to December 31, 2026 at the existing price and specifications. This is for 6 full time housekeepers for Citizens Square.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Purchasing
Applicant/Vendor: Express Employment Professionals
Total Cost: $216,360.00, Funding Source: budgeted line item

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.