#### R-26-04-16 A Resolution approving the amendment of Fort Wayne’s Comprehensive Plan… plan amendment
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Fort Wayne Meetings
City Council, April 28, 2026
Votes on Introduction of Waynedale 2040 comprehensive plan amendment, 8-0
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What happened
The Fort Wayne Common Council approved two rezonings for introduction only and passed several right-of-way vacations and a tax-abatement ordinance amendment.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 17 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 8-0
Projects in this meeting (3)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsIntroduction of
Approved 6-15830 North Clinton Street · 7-Eleven / Alaska Development
5 conditions of approval
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Introduction of Waynedale 2040
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Introduction of
Approved 7-02929 East DuPont Road · Dice Automotive, LLC
7 conditions of approval
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Free sample: decision 1 of 17
Purchase of Pierce Enforcer ladder truck for Fire Department
Ordinance S-260404 approving purchase of one Pierce Enforcer 100-foot Ascendant Tower ladder truck via McQueen Equipment LLC / Pierce Manufacturing for $2,516,800, delivery expected 2030. Committee due-pass vote nine in favor, none against.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Fort Wayne Common Council approved two rezonings for introduction only and passed several right-of-way vacations and a tax-abatement ordinance amendment.
Key Decisions (17)
Approved
Purchase of Pierce Enforcer ladder truck for Fire Department
Vote: 9-0
Approved
Vacation of Keller Road right-of-way near airport
Vote: 9-0Conditions attached
Approved
Vacation of alley near 3rd and Harrison Streets
Vote: 9-0Conditions attached
Approved
Amendment of tax phase-in/abatement review system (Chapter 153)
Vote: 7-1-1
Approved
Dissolving the Hospital Authority of the City of Fort Wayne
Vote: 9-0
Other
Introduction of rezoning at 5830 North Clinton Street
Other
Introduction of rezoning at 2929 East DuPont Road
Approved
Economic development revenue bonds for Village of Arneo Project (introduction)
Vote: 8-0
Other
Introduction of Waynedale 2040 comprehensive plan amendment
Vote: 8-0
Approved
Amending Section 153.07 of Chapter 153 (introduction)
Vote: 8-0
Approved
Winchester Road Sidewalk Connection Phase 2 design agreement
Vote: 8-0
Approved
2026 Resurfacing Package Southeast contract
Vote: 8-0
Approved
2026 Resurfacing Package Southwest contract
Vote: 8-0
Approved
Donation of real property on 11300 block of Rio Vista Avenue
Vote: 8-0
Approved
Payment processing services agreement with Paymentus
Vote: 8-0
Approved
West Leeds Service Line and Water Main Replacement contract
Vote: 8-0
Approved
Mowing and weed control contracts award
Vote: 8-0
Development Activity (5)
Depot relocation and public parking lot near 3rd and Harrison Streets
Infrastructure
Keller Road right-of-way vacation / airport west side redevelopment
Infrastructure
Gas station and c-store at 5830 North Clinton Street
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Two separate C-2 to C-3 rezonings were filed for commercial…
Sentiment
The city is raising tax-abatement fees and investment/wage thresholds, requiring…
Infrastructure
State Enrolled Act 1 (SB1) funding changes are expected to…
Housing Demand
Fort Wayne's homeless population is estimated at roughly 2,200 (far…
Who Spoke (16)
ChairCouncilmember · 7Staff · 4ClerkWitness
On the record: the chair, 7 councilmembers, 4 staff members, the clerk, and a witness.
Agenda scorecard
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