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.

S-25-11-18

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Columbia Ave Street Lighting Improvements. This is to install and furnish (48) new Town and Country LED fixtures and underground circuitry and (6) new power sources.
Council District: 2^nd District
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Upper Cumberland Utility Solutions
Total Cost: $200,000, Funding Source: Supplemental LIT-ED

S-25-11-19

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – East State Blvd Sidewalk: Simecoe Dr to Arrowwood Dr. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder among 3 bidders and was below the Engineer’s estimate. This project will improve E. State Blvd by adding new sidewalks to the north side of the roadway and upgrading the traffic signal at Arrowwood.
Council District: 1^st District
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Pulver Asphalt Paving
Total Cost: $195,376.50, Funding Source: LIT-EDNR

S-25-11-20

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Trier Road Sidewalk Connection – Reed Rd to Maplecrest Rd. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder and was below the Engineer’s estimate. This project will install new 5’ wide concrete sidewalk and repairs along the north side of Trier Rd. This will benefit the residents of New Glenwood Civic, Park Forest, Oakhurst Park, Walden Community, Wilshire Estates and Yardley Manor.
Council District: 1^st District
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Pulver Asphalt Inc.
Total Cost: $740,184.50, Funding Source: LIT-EDNR

S-25-11-21

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Eileen St Extension. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 5 bidders and was below the Engineer’s estimate. This project will improve Eileen St by replacing concrete, extending the dead end into a cul-de-sac for improved traffic flow and future considerations, and adding storm sewer and under drain for improved storm water runoff.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Hipskind Concrete
Total Cost: $342,363.00, Funding Source: CCDF

R-25-11-23

Resolution approving the proposed budget of the Allen County Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Mangers and Visit Fort Wayne. Both budgets are attached within the ordinance. NOT CIB Budget.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance:
Applicant/Vendor: Allen County Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers and Visit Fort Wayne
Total Cost: N/A

R-25-11-29

Production Rd. This is for 0.322 acres of vacant land for the use of drainage improvements to expand the capacity of the Lincolndale Drain and alleviate neighborhood flooding.
Council District: 3^rd District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Seth Wineglass
Applicant/Vendor: (property seller) Palmer Properties/Palmer Trucks
Total Cost: $24,000, Funding Source: Stormwater Revenue

R-25-11-30

Resolution approving the acquisition/donation of land and spoils removal of property at 6565 Stellhorn Rd.
Council District: 1^st District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Seth Weinglass
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: Donation, with some fees associated with clean up

R-25-11-35

Resolution approving the purchase agreement for property located at 4511 Executive Blvd. This is for 1.088 acres of vacant, undeveloped land. This site will be used for drainage improvements to expand the capacity of the Lincolndale Drain and alleviate neighborhood flooding.
Council District: 3^rd District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Seth Wineglass
Applicant/Vendor: Wayne Scott, Inc
Total Cost: $30,002.69, Funding Source: Stormwater Revenue

S-25-11-22

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2025 335 Murray St Building Renovations. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 2 bidders and was below the Engineer’s estimate. This project is to accommodate the Test Lab, ROW Landscape Maintenance and Bridge, Levee Maintenance Departments.
Council District: n/a
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: Schenkel Construction
Total Cost: $3,050,163.00, Funding Source: General Fund

S-25-11-28

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – HR Training Room & Basement Renovation. This is to modify existing rooms in the basement of Citizen’s Square to construct an HR Training Room, City Utilities Engineering Suite and several shared conference rooms. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 3 bidders and was under the Engineer’s estimate.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Building Maintenance
Applicant/Vendor: Strebig Construction
Total Cost: $619,101.00, Funding Source: ARPA Fund, interest

S-25-11-31

Ordianance revising Fort Wayne smoking code to bring it in line with Indianapolis and the state. Bill creates definition for and would allow for cigar lounges, in places where 20% of all sales are derived from the sale of cigar products, including humidors. This does not allow cigar smoking in general restaurants or bars and cigarette smoking is still expressly prohibited.
Council District: All
Department requesting ordinance: Councilwomen Booker and Chambers
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: