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Jenna Thoreau, City Attorney (presenting), said the draft ordinance updates permit fees to account for inflation and align with comparable municipalities, increases the minimum fee in several places from $40 to $60, and retains a cost-based fee tied to the International Code Council for new buildings. Randy James, Building Commissioner, explained that the department is an enterprise fund that covers operations through permit revenue and that the scalable fee structure (for remodels and renovations) remains the same while the minimum fee was raised.

Staff described changes to the definition section that narrowly adopt state and model-code definitions to avoid local divergence, and an interpretation guide pointing to the administrative code for undefined terms. The draft also clarifies inspection and enforcement procedures, aligning citation and reinspection cadence with the zoning ordinance and describing stop-work and cease-and-desist order requirements (written order, posting and stated reasons). The ordinance adds a structured process for abandoned construction projects and clarifies that inspections can proceed whether or not a permit was obtained, consistent with the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission rules.

On contractor registration and discipline, staff said the draft replaces a multi-member board with an examiner to process registrations, clarifies application and exam requirements for electrical and mechanical registrations, and incorporates state-mandated factors for suspension or revocation tied to criminal convictions. Thoreau said the list of disqualifying convictions and the consideration factors (nature of the offense, time elapsed, rehabilitation evidence) were developed to mirror state law; the statute caps certain disqualification periods at five years except for enumerated exceptions.

The draft also adds provisions to implement Indiana House Bill 1005 (effective Jan. 1, 2026), which allows private providers to perform plan reviews and inspections for certain residential (class 2) work when the city requires such reviews or inspections. Thoreau and James said the city will not accept private-provider work until the law takes effect and that the ordinance includes the statutory eligibility and a maximum $100 fee the city may charge when a private provider is used.

Committee members asked about coverage for jurisdictions the building department serves; James said the fee schedule applies across South Bend and to other appointed jurisdictions (Osceola, Roseland, Lakeville, North Liberty and county jurisdictions that contract for the building department’s services). Committee members also asked about how the city would handle contractors accused of fraud; staff said suspension or revocation can only be considered on the basis of convictions and following the statutory factors, and that criminal or civil referrals remain the appropriate remedies for fraud allegations.

Thoreau said the office could be ready to file the ordinance in one or two meetings, and the committee indicated they could either schedule another discussion or proceed to filing; no formal action was taken at this meeting.

If filed, the ordinance would require additional committee review and formal votes before changes take effect; staff identified several follow-up tasks, including aligning permit application forms with ordinance fee tables, codifying demolition notice and waste-handling procedures in coordination with engineering, and finalizing the examiner qualifications and processing steps for registrations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05-28-2025 South Bend City Council Committees","oneSentenceSummary","City staff and the building commissioner presented a package of proposed revisions to the building department ordinance covering fees, inspections, contractor registration and implementation of state law changes.","taxTitle","South Bend City, St. Joseph County, Indiana","taxId",3921,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6158010,"Committee sends nomination of Dr. Day Bryant for Community Police Review Board to full council",184,1055000,1239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5462248-63a80ee392e73919a70d8a970e71c434&start=1055&end=1239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5462248-63a80ee392e73919a70d8a970e71c434/thumbnail_1055000.jpg","/articles/6158010/South-Bend-City/St-Joseph-County/Indiana/Committee-sends-nomination-of-Dr-Day-Bryant-for-Community-Police-Review-Board-to-full-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158010-b9652c60288cae26521a6647a9002ce6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139862&Signature=IIiYcDtw-MmilGZW-5rGls6pwPy9pFuw8-NFp35990Sxyh6RPpoyBEIRwekuMeFHyBOlgspGMHA5YjUrLi5JKe7gMpwS6WvHkdI0y2kUKg20SOPKE1ueUZibq666lB6P5e8ydlE75~HA5~7n-bf0QIJkfQ7nTpe25SEAs5Ui~5J0im1DX0CdpFNRm4WH3iubZEvSGLXLurKJP1uLABbdImma8~7pYL5T9DRAGaT3qu4aqya-s6pYGWIqMk7qPhTDjc-rqv30shIw353F~qtP20qrCQLtjYZAjWYAkUkFiHn2iVkestJv0iuw9Ziqgj2cBNhLuAAXiU1DisCvjByGTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Relations Committee voted to forward a resolution appointing Dr. Day Bryant to a one-year term on the City’s Community Police Review Board.

Chair Gooden Rogers introduced Bill 25-31 and explained the committee has been working to fill vacancies on the Community Police Review Board. A presenter told the committee that Dr. Day Bryant was nominated by Dr. Davis and had accepted the appointment and associated training commitment.

There were no public speakers either in favor or opposition during the committee’s public comment period. A motion to send Bill 25-31 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation carried on a roll-call vote: Committee Member Nezgalski (aye), Committee Member Bolden Simpson (aye), Committee Vice Chair White (aye) and Committee Chair Gooden Rogers (aye). The clerk recorded four ayes.

The committee concluded its business after the vote. The appointment will be placed on the council calendar for formal action by the full council.","The Community Relations Committee voted to forward Bill 25-31, appointing Dr. Day Bryant to a one-year term on the Community Police Review Board, with a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6158015,"Council committee accepts substitute and forwards scrap-metal dealer license for Alternative 2 LLC",543,295000,838000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5462248-63a80ee392e73919a70d8a970e71c434&start=295&end=838","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5462248-63a80ee392e73919a70d8a970e71c434/thumbnail_295000.jpg","/articles/6158015/South-Bend-City/St-Joseph-County/Indiana/Council-committee-accepts-substitute-and-forwards-scrap-metal-dealer-license-for-Alternative-2-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158015-4e6103b934f5427628f5501941d6b6c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139862&Signature=HsI8OA96YMFkwkNDM8esDlWQJXwJ0sI4A8HG8tIFUCE9gBw~8l48Wc2AFARo5yYYfZAfTN72cn87kVGGHYAYYSuNOcMWgVsG3fwjGoc~PFqyfu-pbHra1VH~E3M4Ww~CkWbbDTvywconoyyscpXpojXWwKuYUJFtqg-~6PUxuRB9gO4q-85chVksBpbMzHQWZePfhcbi5G9CZii1Q8bxLQjq2-oZjryF3E6ozWqEvkAsVYCNbWpujdFSU2cH53X7BxCWtqQnrTeYlSQAsbT-gHeZcY3Y-b14KTFcQiSmu8zD-tXrmBOmAjKoES8P4ZyfUsUeOhBP4lnCHxoMczjsqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A committee of the South Bend Common Council accepted a substitute and voted to forward a measure approving a scrap metal/junk dealer license for Alternative 2 LLC to the full council with a favorable recommendation.

Michelle Adams, Community Investment presenter, told the Community Licensing Committee that the renewal application for Alternative 2, located at 700 West Chippewa Avenue, had been reviewed by the police department, the fire inspection bureau, neighborhood resources and the zoning department and \"the property was inspected and received favorable recommendations regarding fire code and environmental compliance, also for the proper maintenance of the premises and the height and condition of the fence.\" Adams also said the company's LLC had been restored to good standing with the Indiana Secretary of State.

The substitute version of Bill 25-27 was accepted by voice and by roll call; committee members recorded “aye” during the roll call and the chair declared acceptance. The committee later voted to forward Bill 25-27 to the full council with a favorable recommendation. A roll call on the recommendation recorded Committee Member Gooden Rogers (aye), Committee Member Bolden Simpson (aye), Citizen Member Kane Kujewski (aye), Citizen Member Thomas Greif (aye) and Committee Vice Chair White (aye). The clerk recorded five ayes and the motion to forward passed.

Committee Chair Warner asked staff to add additional verifications to future license applications. Adams said the licensing form will be updated so staff will check the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) virtual file cabinet and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency records for environmental issues and verify Secretary of State registration before bringing future licenses to committee. Adams said the police department advised that businesses that obtain items legally (for example at auction) and then resell are not required to report purchases in the state police reporting system, and that nonreporting in that circumstance is considered compliant.

Committee Chair Warner also reminded the committee of a virtual-attendance policy and asked Citizen Member Thomas Greif to abstain from voting today until his consecutive online-meeting count was confirmed; Greif was allowed to participate in discussion but not vote pending confirmation.

The committee heard no public speakers for or against the bill before the vote. The measure will appear on the council calendar later in the day for final consideration by the full council.","A South Bend committee accepted a substitute and voted to forward Bill 25-27, a resolution to issue a scrap metal/junk dealer license to Alternative 2 LLC at 700 W. Chippewa Ave., after staff reported required reviews were favorable and the LLC returned to good standing.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee reviews broad revisions to building code ordinance, including fee increases and House Bill 1005 implementation

Committee sends nomination of Dr. Day Bryant for Community Police Review Board to full council

Council committee accepts substitute and forwards scrap-metal dealer license for Alternative 2 LLC