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Council adopts 2026 property tax levy (Ordinance 16-10)
Summary
The City of South Bend adopted Ordinance 16-10 levying the 1% real and personal property tax for fiscal year 2026 after a public hearing with no speakers; the action is intended to preserve grant eligibility.
The City of South Bend City Council adopted Ordinance 16-10, levying the statutory 1% real and personal property tax for fiscal year 2026. The ordinance was approved on its second reading after the council opened and closed a public hearing with no members of the public speaking.
The Chair explained the levy is the annual, statutorily allowed rate needed to maintain eligibility for certain grants. The public hearing was opened and, finding no speakers, closed at 05:31:30. The council then moved and approved the ordinance on the second reading. The meeting record shows no public opposition or comment during the hearing.
