City Council Committee Session

Councilmembers discuss the ordinances and resolutions for each committee in depth and vote for a recommendation on each item. No final action is taken. You can find the full agenda here.

City Utilities Committee

Chair Councilman Russ Jehl

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: 4th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Krafft Water Solutions
Total Cost: $360,930.75, Funding Source: Bond

Finance Committee

Chair Councilman Geoff Paddock

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

Regulations Committee

Chair Councilman Scott Myers

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: 4th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Yellow Retirement, LLC.
Total Cost: N/A

This passed Plan Commission 7-0

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: 4th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Yellow Retirement, LLC
Total Cost: N/A

Passed Plan Commission 7-0

Z-26-02-12

Ordinance amending the City of Fort Wayne zoning map (Sec 08 of Wayne Township). This is to rezone 1.886 acres from RP/Planned Residential to C1/Professional Office and Personal Services at 4331 West Jefferson Boulevard to align with use.
Council District: 4th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Midwest America Federal Credit Union

Passed Plan Commission 6-0