04-27-2026 Council Committees Meeting Recording

The South Bend City Council Committees met on April 27, 2026, to discuss several zoning ordinance amendments and a real property tax abatement. Key procurement-related discussions included a confirming resolution for a six-year mixed-use tax abatement for Wararf Partners' Cascade development project, an eight-story, 112,000 square foot building near Kolfax. The abatement, totaling approximately $2.7 million in tax relief, is intended to incentivize the project, which is expected to create about 15 new jobs and generate $2.4 to $2.5 million in revenue. The council voted favorably to recommend the abatement resolution. Additionally, the meeting covered multiple zoning ordinance updates aimed at modernizing language, aligning chapters, and facilitating development, including changes to accessory dwelling units, building height allowances, and parking lot regulations. Public hearings were held with no opposition voiced, and motions to approve or table various bills were passed accordingly.