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 take place during introduction weeks.

S-25-01-06
Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement – Bluffton Rd- St. Mary’s Riverbank Resilience Project. This project will improve 2,400 feet of the west bank of the river in the Southeast quadrant using nature-based solution to minimize further erosion threatening the collapse of Bluffton Rd.

Council District: 4^th & 5^th Districts
Department requesting ordinance: Transportation Engineering
Applicant/Vendor: Christopher B Burke Engineering
Total Cost: Not to Exceed $750,538.00, Funding Source:

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-07

Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement Supplemental Agreement No.1 Bluffton Rd Over St. Mary’s Bridge Replacement. This project is 80% funded by federal funds.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Transportation Engineering
Applicant/Vendor: USI Consultants
Total Cost: $120,500, NTE: $718,600.00, Funding Source:

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-13

Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreements, Supplemental Agreement No. 1, On Call Subsurface Utility Engineering Services. The on-call services provide precise locations of underground utilities lines. The services were performed for 3 roadway reconstruction projects that will be constructed in 2025.
Council District: ALL
Department requesting ordinance: Traffic Engineering
Applicant/vendor: T2 UEW, INC
Total Cost: Amendment Cost: $21,877.00, NTE: $111,880.00, Funding Source:

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-04

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Anthony and Pettit Water Main Replacement. This project is to resolve water main breaks and temporary disruptions to the neighborhood. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 4 bidders and was 5% below the Engineer’s estimate.
Council District: 6^th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: S&S Directional Boring
Total Cost: $2,736,750.00, Funding Source: Water Revenue

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-05

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – 2024 Culvert Rehabilitation. This project is to replace the spray on lining of 4 culverts that are deteriorated and could causing safety and flooding hazards. The applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 7 bidders and was 54% below the Engineer’s estimate.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/vendor: Culy Contracting
Total Cost: $158,055.00, Funding Source: Stormwater Utility Revenue

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-08

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Engle Road Lift Station Improvements. This project will provide new lift stations pumps and upgrades to prevent a breakdown of electrical and control systems.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Jute Excavating, INC
Total Cost: $495,200.00, Funding Source: SRF

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-10

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Victoria Park Water Main Replacement. This project is to prevent further water main breaks resulting in temporary shutting off of residential services. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 4 bidders and was 12% below the Engineer’s estimate.
Council District: 6^th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Midwest Trenchless Services
Total Cost: $1,095,170.00, Funding Source: Water State Revolving Fund

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-11

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Vallyd Acres Septic Elimination Project. This project is to service 30 homes that are currently failing septic systems. The applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 6 bidders are was 31% below the Engineer’s estimate.
Council District: 6^th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Krafft Water Solutions
Total Cost: $731,222.00, Funding Source: ARPA

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-12

Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Spy Run Creek Dam Removal. The intent of this project is to increase fish passage and promote biodiversity in the Spy Run Creek by removing two low head dams that have outlived their design life and original purpose. Removal of these dams also increases public safety. This project will receive 3 grants from US Fish and Wildlife, and IDNR. The applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 8 bidders and was 51% below the Engineer’s estimate.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Krafft Water Solutions
Total Cost: $186,500.00, Funding Source: Stormwater Utility Revenue, grants from NFPP-BIL, GLFWRA and IDNR LARE

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-15

Ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement for the City utilities Annual On Call Asphalt Cut Repair Services
Council District: ALL
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Robbco, INC
Total Cost: $405,000.00 NTE: $805,000.00, Funding Source: Sewer, Storm and Water Revenue

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-17
Ordinance approves bonds (previously approved by ACPL) for $37M and appropriation of proceeds and interest from bond sale.

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-14

Ordinance approving The Multimodal Biometric Identification System (AFIS) Annual Maintenance. Annual maintenance for the FWPD fingerprinting system.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Fort Wayne Police Department
Applicant/Vendor: NEC Corporation of America
Total Cost: $120,000.00, Funding Source: 2025 Police Budget

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-25-01-16

Ordinance approving the purchase of SAN storage from and through Elevate Technology Partners. This purchase is part of a 5-year server data storage refresh program.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Information Technology
Applicant/Vendor: Elevate Technology Partners
Total Cost: $207,100.00, Funding Source: Department budget

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

G-25-01-01

Ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan of the City Comprehensive Plan by vacating Public Right of Way. To vacate the remaining 15 feet of Redimiller St and the 10 ft platted alley located north of Lot 161 and Reidmiller St in Swinney’s Addition. This parcel is located east and north of 1506 Wall St and is to return ownership of the unimproved alley to the adjacent property owner to complete parking lot expansion and allow for site redevelopment.
Council District: 5^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Sanders and Sons BC, LLC
Total Cost:

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

R-25-01-09

Resolution approving Mayoral Reappointments of 2025 members of the historic preservation commission of the City. Applicants are Beth Walker- 3-year term and Tony Borton- 3-year term. Both individuals are current members of the commission. This is part of the approval change done to boards last term.
Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Administration/CD
Applicant/Vendor: Historic Preservation Commission
Total Cost:

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

Z-25-01-02

Ordinance amending the City Zoning Map (Sec. 17 of St. Joseph Township Map. This is to rezone 1.82 acres from R1/Single Family Intensity Residential to C1/Professional Office and Personal Services at 4110 Evard Rd to allow for parking low expansion for barber shop and salon within already existing house.
Council District: 2^nd District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Mack Four Investments
Total Cost:

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

Z-25-01-03

Ordinance amending City Zoning Map (Sec. 15 of Aboite Township). To rezone 12.04 acres from AR/Low Intensity Residential to R1/Single Family Intensity Residential at 9800 block of Bronco Dr. to allow for a 330 lot single family expansion for Aboite Meadows subdivision.
Council District: 4^th District
Department requesting ordinance: Department of Planning Services
Applicant/Vendor: Springmill Woods Development
Total Cost:

VOTE COUNT: 9-0