City Council introduces new bills on the second and fourth week of each month. This page is a summary of those bills separated by Committee. Discussion does not place during introduction weeks.

S-24-12-12

Ordinance approving Protect Discretionary Grant Program with the US Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration. This grant is for the Bluffton Rd – St. Mary’s Riverbank Resilience Project.
Council District: 4^th/5^th Districts
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works, Transportation Engineering
Applicant/Vendor: US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
Total Cost: $3,520,000.00, Funding Source: this is an 80/20 share with the Federal Admin

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S-24-12-08

Ordinance approving Amendment NO. 1 to Professional Services Agreement for the Southgate Plaza Drainage Improvements. This project will help alleviate street flooding in the intersection of Calhoun St and plaza entrance. These improvements will reduce flooding and the amount of stormwater flow entering the combined sewer system.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance:
Applicant/Vendor: American Structurepoint
Total Cost: NTE $110,696.00, Funding Source: Stormwater Revenue

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S-24-12-09

Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement – WPCP Primary Clarifier Sludge and Scum Improvements. Applicant will serve as the City’s professional representative for the entirety of this project, including procurement and installation of the primary clarifier sludge screens at the WPCP.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance:
Applicant/Vendor: Wessler Engineering
Total Cost: $157,300.00

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R-24-12-13

Resolution confirming the approving order of the Fort Wayne Plan Commission and Redevelopment Commissions Resolution 2024-37 concerning Amendment I to the West End Redevelopment Project Area and Economic Development Area. This is to expand the current EDA to support the development of the Wedge mixed use project and enhance North River. This resolution will establish a new Tax Allocation Area for the Wedge parcel – a vacant site located between Ewing and Wells St- enabling the use to TIF top fund public infrastructure improvements. The current EDA was established in 2021 and only encompasses the new Lutheran Hospital Downtown, this expansion would include 30.92 areas, east along Main St and north across the St. Marys River to include real estate bounded by Wells, Second and Harrison. The initial project is the “Eddy at North River”. This proposed 45 million project will include 111 housing units, 236 parking space garage and 3,200 sq ft ground floor commercial space.
*This is 1 OF 3 resolutions related to the development of the Wedge project. The other 2 are approval of a Parking Structure Lease and approval of a loan obligation.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Redevelopment Commission
Applicant/Vendor: Barrett Realty
Total Cost: There are no direct costs associated with establishing the EDA

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R-24-12-14
Resolution approving the issuance of certain obligations of the City Redevelopment District relating to the Riverfront Wedge Project. This approves the issuance of up to 4 million in obligations by the Redevelopment District to finance a portion of the public infrastructure. The mixed-use development will include residential, commercial and retail spaces along with a parking garage. The City has structured the arrangement so that the RC will use TIF funds from the West End TIF district to make the loan payments to the State. The developer will then immediately reimburse the RC for these payments (based upon the Taxpayer Agreement). The developer is responsible for the loan payments with the City acting as the intermediary. The loan has a term of 20 years and an interest rate that will NOT exceed 3%.

*This is 1 OF 3 resolutions related to the development of the Wedge project. The other 2 are the approval of a Parking Structure Lease and an amendment to the West End TIF District.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Red
Applicant/Vendor: Barrett Realty

R-24-12-15
Resolution of the City regarding the approval of the expenditure of 2023 supplemental local income tax revenues for the acquisition by the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission of Land and Improvements for property located at 1218-1234 Wells St. These funds were reappropriated in early 2024. This property is located on the first block of Wells north of the river and adjacent to the former Pepsi property and contains a commercial building. This parcel is currently surrounded by parcels already owned by Redevelopment. Current owners of the building would be provided with a 12-month lease to maintain operations at this site.

Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Redevelopment Commission
Applicant/Vendor:
Total Cost: $1,490,000 (from 2023 Supplemental LIT Revenues)

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R-24-12-17

Resolution of the City regarding the Approval of a Parking Structure Lease and the Appropriation of available Local Income tax Revenues to pay rents to due pursuant to a Parking Structure Lease relating to an Economic Development Project for a new Mixed-Use project to be undertaken by the Wedge at North River and Fort Wayne Garage Associates (Riverfront Wedge Project). This lease will be for 25 years and will provide for a 236-parking structure. The parking structure lease is the primary economic incentive for this public-private partnership and Riverfront LIT pledge is necessary for the entirety of the project to move forward. This is the first major residential project constructed on the river’s north side and is the largest investment in this area to date. It is expected that the project will be the catalyst for the Bloomingdale Neighborhood and the Wells Street Corridor. The additional public parking will also alleviate intense parking pressures for the residents in this area.
*This is 1 OF 3 resolutions related to the development of the Wedge project. The other 2 are an amendment to the West End TIF District and the approval of a loan obligation.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Redevelopment Commission
Applicant/Vendor: Barrett Realty
Total Cost: The developer will provide 100% of the upfront funds for the project, the RC will leave, manage and operate the parking structure for 25 years as a part of the current downtown parking system. Upon the expiration of the lease term the Commission will gain 50% ownership of the structure/ Annual lease payments will begin at $850,000 per year and annually increase by 2%. Payments will come from 3 sources, 1) net parking revenue generated by the garage, 2) tax increment generated by the project itself 3) if needed Riverfront LIT revenue.

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S-24-12-07

Ordinance approving the awarding of Renewal of Self-Funded Health/Dental Plans and Group Life/AD&D Insurance and Long Term/Short Term Disability Insurance Plans.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Human Resources/Benefits, Purchasing
Applicant/Vendor: PHP/Symetra Life
Total Cost: $4,350,000.00

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S-24-12-10

Ordinance fixing, establishing and ratifying compensation for police officers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, Indiana FOP for the year 2025.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Administration
Applicant/Vendor: Fraternal Order of Police, Indiana FOP
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S-24-12-11
Ordinance ratifying a Collective Bargaining Agreement for police officers represented by the Fort Wayne Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association for the year 2025.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Administration
Applicant/Vendor: Fort Wayne Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association

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G-24-12-01
Ordinance amending Chapter 157 of the City Municipal Code. This is a proposal to clarify language regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Development Design Standards that is not clear based on the uses to date and to address issues that have arisen since the effective date of the last technical amendment. DPS Technical Amendment.

Council District: All
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Plan Commission
Total Cost: N/A

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R-24-12-16
Resolution approving the Distribution of Funds from the City of Fort Wayne Community Legacy Fund. Applicant is looking to construction a new facility at 2827/2809 Holton Ave. This new facility will include additional rooms to house the unsheltered/under housed, expanded room sizes for family living, private restrooms for family usage, mental health quiet rooms, youth and child services spaces, commercial kitchen and integrated staff/office space. The goals of this new facility are to enhance the capacity and quality of services, improve the living conditions and dignity of residents, address specific needs of underhoused/unsheltered families.

Council District: 6^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Administration
Applicant/Vendor: Vincent Village
Total Cost: 2 million Legacy ask. The total cost of this project is $17,865,556. Other sources of capital include over $9 million if private philanthropy efforts, New Market tax credits, SEED, and READI. There is further financial information provided in the link above.

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Z-24-12-02
Ordinance amending the City zoning map (Sec. 25 of Washington Township). This is to rezone 8.113 acres from Il/ Limited Industrial and C4/Intensive Commercial to C3/General Commercial to permit a retail sporting goods store including gun and propane sales, also allowing for uniform zoning.

Council District: 3^rd District (North Clinton/Coliseum Blvd area)
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: CASCO (Academy Sports and Outdoors)

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Z-24-12-03

Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 13 of Aboite Township). This is to rezone 36.05 acres from AR/Low Intensity Residential to RP/Planned Residential on the east side of the 3500-3700 block of Dicke Road to permit an assisted living facility and independent senior housing.
Council District: 4^th District (Dicke Road, north of Aboite Center)
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Leo Brown Group LLC

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Z-24-12-04

Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 24 of Aboite Township). This is to rezone 11.5 acres from R1/Single Family Residential and C1/Professional Office and Personal Services to C2/Limited Commercial for property located at 7424 to 7616 W Jefferson and 7515 to 7611 Aboite Center Rd to permit a mixed-use development with retail and hotel.
Council District: 4^th District (Near West Jefferson and Aboite Center)
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: JSK Hospitality

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Z-24-12-05

Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 24 of Aboite Township). To rezone 1.01 acres from R1/Single Family Residential to C1/Professional Office and Personal Services for property at 4331 Cadillac Drive to permit a mixed-use development with office and residential.
Council District: 4^th District (Near West Jefferson and Aboite Center)
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: JSK Hospitality

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