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Public works reports water-line repair and turbine restored; council praises police leadership

City of South Bend Council · February 23, 2026
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Summary

Public works repaired a breach in a 10-inch raw water line and a repaired turbine is operational, which the City Supervisor said should help mitigate electrical costs; councilors also expressed support for Police Chief Stigall and thanked fire staff for a station tour.

City Supervisor Houk reported that public works crews worked over the weekend to repair a breach in a 10-inch raw water line. He also said a repaired turbine is now operational, which should help mitigate previously high electrical costs.

Councilor Olsen, Councilor Davis and others praised Police Chief Stigall’s leadership and compassion in recent communications to the community. Mayor Barnard thanked Fire Chief McGee for a tour of the west-end Fire Hall. Public commenters (including Tate Adams and Lunden Espinosa Kennedy) reiterated support for the proclamation and offered additional remarks during the public-comment period for current agenda items.