City Council Introduction

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

Public Works Committee

Chair Councilman Nathan Hartman

S-24-11-02
Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Alley R20107 E-W: Doge Ave, Lynn Ave, Florida Dr, California Ave. Applicant was the lowest most responsive bidder among 7 bidders and was below the Engineer’s estimate for the project.

Council District: 2nd
Department requesting ordinance: Public Works
Applicant/Vendor: MS Concrete
Total cost: $172,494.50, Funding Source: LIT-EDNR


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

City Utilities

Chair Councilman Russ Jehl

S-24-11-01
Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Water Pollution Control Plant Laboratory Improvement. Construction of a new 3000 sq. ft laboratory space inside an existing building. This space will include a sample receiving area, storage space, seven test bays, new fume hoods, conference room and furnishings. This space will play a central role in monitoring and maintaining the health of the WPCP processes. Applicant was the lowest, most responsive bidder of 2 bidders and was 16% below the Engineer’s estimate.

Council District: 5
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities, Contact: Eric Ruppert
Applicant/Vendor: Hamilton Hunter Builders
Total cost: $3,716,745.00, Funding Source: Sewer State Revolving Fund.


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-09
Ordinance approving Purchase Agreement for Trimble City Works Software. The duration of this purchase agreement is 5 years and includes licenses, maintenance, support and customer service. Applicant was selected via the Competitive Sealed Proposal.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: CityWorks Software
Total Cost: $1,134,371.00, Funding Source: Utility Revenue


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-10
Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement – CityWorks Implementation Services. This software implementation project includes implementing and configuring new and modernized asset management and work order management software which will allow CU staff to better handle processes and management of sewer and linear water. The current system does not meet all the needs of CU staff and is no longer supported by the vendor.

Council District:
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: KCI Technologies
Total Cost: $460,380.00, Funding Source: Utility Revenue.


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-11
Ordinance approving Professional Services Agreement – CityWorks Work Order Management System Implementation. Consultant services will include serving as the professional representative for the Project. Current system is not supported by the vendor any longer.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Arcadis US
Total Cost: NTE $460,000.00, Funding Source: Utility Revenue


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-12
Ordinance approving Construction Contract – Southgate Plaza Drainage Improvements. This project will improve stormwater quality and improve flooding and standing water. Applicant was the lowest most responsive bidder of 5 bidders and 52% below the Engineer’s estimate.

Council District: 5 and 6
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Krafft Water Solutions
Total Cost: $1,131,793.00, Funding Source: State Revolving Fund.


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

Finance Committee

Chair Councilman Marty Bender

R-24-11-17
Resolution approving a purchase agreement for the acquisition of real property located at 9019 Stellhorn Road for drainage improvements to expand the capacity of Bullerman Drain and alleviate neighborhood flooding.

Council District: 1st
Department requesting ordinance: City Utilities
Applicant/Vendor: Harvest Bible Chapel (seller)
Total cost: $559,750, Funding Source: CUE Revenue


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

R-24-11-20
Resolution approving the proposed budget of the Allen County Capital Improvement Board and Visit Fort Wayne for the year 2025.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Administration
Applicant/Vendor: CIB and Visit Fort Wayne
Total cost:


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-03
Ordinance approving the awarding of ITB #9334628 Service Agreement – Kreager Soccer Fields Irrigation Project. Applicant was the lower bidder of 2 bidders.

Council District: 1st
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation Department
Applicant/Vendor: Pfister Sprinkler Systems
Total Cost: $174,220.00, Funding Source: Kreager Park Trust


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-04
Ordinance approving the awarding of ITB #9326256 Service - Franke Park Playground Equipment and Safety Surfacing.

Council District: 3rd
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation Department
Applicant/Vendor: Midstates Recreation
Total Cost: $175,000.00, Funding Source: Supplemental Economic Development Distribution 2024


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-05
Ordinance approving the awarding on ITB #9326256 Service Agreement – Jehl and Lakeside Parks Playground Equipment and Safety Surfacing. Eight proposals were received for both parks, with the highest scoring vendor being award the project per the evaluation criteria form.

Council District: 1 & 2
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation
Applicant/Vendor: Recreation Insites
Total Cost: $425,000, Funding Source: Supplemental Economic Development Distribution 2024


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-06
Ordinance approving the awarding of ITB #9326256 – Service Agreement – Indian Village and McCormick Parks Playground Equipment and Safety Surfacing. Eight proposals were received for both parks, with the highest scoring vendor being award the project per the evaluation criteria form.

Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation Department
Applicant/ Vendor: Sinclair Recreation
Total Cost: $405,000, Funding Source: Supplemental Economic Development Distribution 2024


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-07
Ordinance approving the awarding of ITB #9326256 – Service Agreement – Waynedale Park Playground Equipment and Safety Surfacing. Eight proposals were received for both parks, with the highest scoring vendor being award the project per the evaluation criteria form.

Council District: 4th
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation
Applicant/Vendor: Snider Recreation INC
Total Cost: $165,000.00 Funding Source: Supplemental Economic Development Distribution 2024


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-08
Ordinance approving the awarding of ITB #9275422 – Service Agreement – Headwaters Park Fountain Improvement. This park foundation has been closed to the public since 2020 due to a failed inspection from the ACHD. This project will remove the existing fountain and replace all equipment with new equipment that is compliant with current health standards. The applicant was the lower responder of 2 builders.

Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation
Applicant/Vendor: Hamilton Hunter Builders
Total Cost: $755,782.00, Funding Source: Parks Cumulative Capital Funds, Supplemental LIT Funds, private fundraising

VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-13
Ordinance approving the awarding of Purchase of Diesel Fuel at Lassus Stores for the 2025 year. This is for 80,000 gallons at $3.02 a gallon at 31 Lassus stores around the City. Previous years prices were $3.40 in 2024 and $3.84 in 2023.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Fleet Maintenance
Applicant/Vendor: Lassus Brothers
Total Cost: $241,600.00, Funding Source: Fleet Dept budget line


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-14
Ordinance approving the 2025 Unleaded Fuel Purchase for use by all City departments. This is for 828,000 gallons of unleaded fuel at $2.60 a gallon at 31 Lassus stations around the City. Previous years prices were $2.75 in 2024 and $2.97 in 2023.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Purchasing and Fleet Management
Applicant/Vendor: Lassus Bros Oil
Total Cost: $2,152,800.00, Funding Source: Fleet Dept budget line


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-15
Ordinance approving Change Order for Purchase Order #24121025. This change order is for additional cost of repair parts for mowers, golf course maintenance equipment and snow removal equipment. Applicant is the sole-source supplier for Toro commercial equipment in the Fort Wayne area.

Council District: N/A
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation
Applicant/Vendor: Kenney Machinery Corp
Total Cost: $42,000.00, Funding Source: Parks and Rec budget


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-16
Ordinance approving Amendment to Construction Manager Contract/ Riverfront Phase IIB Construction Project. This is an amendment. Total price below.

Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation
Applicant/Vendor: Hagerman INC
Total Cost: Guaranteed Max Price of $28,298,533.00, Funding Source: 2022 Bond, READI Grant, Supplemental LIT


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-18
Ordinance approving Construction Contract for the Urban Trail Streetscape Project Harrison St between Main and Washington. This project was publicly bid, and applicant won the respective bid, they also constructed the previous sections of the Urban Trail.

Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Community Development
Applicant/Vendor: Crosby Excavating
Total Cost: $895,050- ARPA, $388,034.25- CEDIT


VOTE COUNT: 9-0

S-24-11-19
Ordinance approving the awarding of ITB #2024060 – Service Agreement – Packard Park Playground Equipment. Four proposals were received and the highest score vendor being awarded the project via the evaluation criteria form.

Council District: 5th
Department requesting ordinance: Parks and Recreation Department
Applicant/Vendor: Recreation Insites
Total Cost: $316,750.00, Funding Source: ARPA


VOTE COUNT: 9-0