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Fort Wayne public meetings in 2025

40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works considers $586,520 SCADA migration contract

The Board of Public Works is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts and payroll claims. Key items include water filtration plant upgrades and alleyway concrete work. The board will also vote on payroll and accounting claims totaling over $7 million.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

Board of Stormwater Management meeting scheduled, no agenda items listed

The Fort Wayne Board of Stormwater Management will meet on September 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting will be livestreamed on CityTV and Frontier Channel 28 & Comcast Channel 58. Members attending are Chair Matthew Wirtz, members Shan Gunawardena and Chris Guerrero, and Clerk Michelle Fulk‑Vondran.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board approves $815,205 I‑69 Welcome Fort Wayne signage contract

The Board of Public Works will approve its September 9, 2025 minutes and a series of resolutions, purchase agreements, professional‑services contracts, change orders, and other items. Major items include a $815,205 contract with Key Concrete for I‑69 Welcome Fort Wayne signage, a $193,429.96 water system contract for Roosevelt Reserve Section II, and property purchases of 1928 and 2112 West Coliseum Blvd for $64,000 and $25,000. The board will also accept completed work on various road, water and sewer projects and approve accounting claims of $3,653,931.55 for City Utilities and $2,924,312.85 for Civil City.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

Board to approve $195,830.90 contract for Pierson Drain riparian mitigation

The Fort Wayne Board of Stormwater Management will consider several approvals, including minutes from the week of September 9, 2025, a resolution for the Upstream Bullerman Wetland Detention, and multiple professional services agreements with specified compensation limits. The board will also approve an interlocal agreement with the Allen County Drainage Board for a storm‑water detention system and recommend awarding Contract #83836 to Heartland Restoration Services for the Pierson Drain riparian mitigation project.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board approves $5.18 M renewable natural gas agreement and multiple street projects

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works will vote on a $5,178,506.43 interconnection agreement for renewable natural gas facilities with Northern Indiana Public Service Company. It will also adopt several resolutions and contracts for alley improvements, street lighting upgrades, and sanitary sewer construction, many of which include specific dollar amounts. Additional items include payroll and accounting claim approvals for City Utilities and Civil City departments.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

Board approves $429,695 storm sewer contract for Ardmore Ave project

The Board will approve its August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, adopt Resolution #83939 for Belmont Street stormwater improvements, and approve a $429,695.25 contract to construct a local storm sewer system on Ardmore Avenue between the City of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority. It will also accept Fleming Excavating’s work on Contract #2023‑ST‑0470 at 8923 North Clinton Street as part of the city’s stormwater system.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $7.043 M renewable natural gas facilities contract

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of contracts and resolutions, including alley improvements, water main replacements, and a $7.043 M agreement for renewable natural gas facilities. It also approved a $51,482.83 sanitary sewer contract and several accounting claim payments. All actions were adopted without dissent.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approved $118,722.50 storm drainage contract at 2300 West Wallen Rd

The Board unanimously approved the minutes for the week of August 12, 2025. It also unanimously approved service agreements for tree removal (up to $95,000 per contractor) and nuisance control (up to $60,000 per contractor). Two storm‑drainage contracts were approved: $118,722.50 for work at 2300 West Wallen Rd and $35,076.00 for work at 3700 Dicke Rd. The Board accepted O'Neal Excavating’s work on contract #2023-ST-0717 as part of the city’s stormwater system.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $15.1M civil accounting claims for week of Aug 12

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of resolutions, professional service agreements, and payroll and accounting claims. Major items included alley improvement resolutions, multiple consulting contracts, and civil accounting claims totaling $15,092,142.16. All actions were recorded as approved without dissent.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $19.23M civil accounting claims for week of Aug 4

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of contracts, agreements, and accounting claims. The most sizable approval was $19,230,910.48 in civil city accounting claims for the week of August 4, 2025. Additional approvals included utility accounting claims, water system contracts, and several professional services agreements.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

Board approves stormwater engineering contracts totaling $274,395

The Board of Stormwater Management will consider approving four professional services agreements for engineering and stormwater technical assistance. The body will also review minutes from the previous week and accept completed work on a Lima Road stormwater project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $90,000 Wessler Engineering stormwater services contract

The Fort Wayne Board of Stormwater Management unanimously approved its meeting minutes and four professional services agreements totaling $269,395.00. The agreements cover MS4 assistance with Wessler Engineering, technical assistance with DA Brown Engineering Consultants, Quimby Village Phase II & III improvements with Arcadis, and a Centerhurst storm sewer survey with DLZ. The board also approved the acceptance of work by Pyramid Excavating on Contract #2024-ST-0156 at 6933 Lima Rd.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $7.04M contract for renewable natural gas facilities

The Board of Public Works approved a series of resolutions, most notably a $7,043,000 award to Thieneman Construction for the Water Pollution Control Plant Renewable Natural Gas Facilities. It also approved multiple professional services agreements, change orders, and payroll and accounting claims, all with unanimous votes. The meeting concluded with all items approved.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approves four stormwater contracts, including $29,840 Arcadis agreement

The Fort Wayne Board of Stormwater Management approved the minutes for the week of July 29, 2025. It also approved a professional services agreement with Arcadis for work on St Mary's River, a renewal of a shared‑responsibility permit agreement with several Indiana colleges, and a final change order for the Spy Run Creek dam removal project. All items were approved by the board.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $24.997M increase for Fort Wayne Utilities microgrid project

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of resolutions, contracts, change orders and payroll claims. The most significant action was a change order raising the Fort Wayne City Utilities Microgrid Energy Project contract to $24,997,106.93. All other items, including alley improvements, signage, real‑estate sales and various service agreements, were also approved unanimously.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approves $688,365 storm drainage contract and rejects Sunny Meadows bids

The Board of Stormwater Management unanimously approved the July 15 meeting minutes and the Pierson Riparian Planting resolution. It also adopted a recommendation to reject all bids for the Sunny Meadows Stormwater Improvements Phase 1. The board approved a $688,365.50 contract with Tippmann Realty Partners for a local storm drainage system and accepted the work performed by Fox Contractors under Contract #2024‑ST‑0533.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $191 million sewage revenue bonds

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including the issuance of sewage works revenue bonds not to exceed $191,000,000 and waterworks revenue bonds not to exceed $70,862,000. It also approved adjustments to sewer and water utility rates, numerous construction and professional service contracts, and payroll and accounting claims. One item—the change order for the 2024 Traffic Detection Citywide project—was tabled. All votes were unanimous with Member Chris Guerrero absent.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approved $31.2M storm water revenue bonds

The Fort Wayne Board of Stormwater Management unanimously approved a resolution to issue storm water revenue bonds up to $31,200,000. It also approved a related bond resolution and several permits, contracts, and service agreements for storm drainage and vegetative maintenance projects. All items were approved without dissent.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $5.07M amendment to Project Zodiac water main contract

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of professional services agreements, change orders, and contract amendments covering road, sidewalk, stormwater, and utility projects. The largest action was an amendment increasing the Project Zodiac public water main extension contract to $5,073,898.11. All items were approved without dissent.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved stormwater minutes and a $238,187 drainage contract

The Board of Stormwater Management approved the minutes for the week of June 24, 2025 with a unanimous vote. It also approved Contract #2025-ST-0066 to construct a locally funded storm drainage system at 4600 Fairlawn Pass, valued at $238,187, again unanimously.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved multiple contracts, including $5.1M Paulding Rd road project

The Board of Public Works approved a series of contracts and claims, all by unanimous vote. Notable approvals included a $5,106,419.88 agreement for Paulding Rd improvements and a $162,613 street‑lighting project on Fairfield Avenue. Additional contracts for professional services, sanitary sewer construction, and city accounting and payroll claims were also approved.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approves stormwater minutes and $685,189 contract for Rolling Rose improvements

The Board of Stormwater Management unanimously approved the meeting minutes for the week of June 17, 2025. It also unanimously approved the recommendation to award Resolution #83379 to Krafft Water Solutions for the Rolling Rose Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements Phase I, totaling $685,189.00.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $8,000,000 waterworks contract and $28,734,423.85 accounting claims

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of contracts and financial claims, including an $8,000,000.00 on‑call waterworks construction agreement, professional services with Purdue University ($12,000.00) and Baker Tilly Advisory Group ($68,000.00), and a $75,274.00 amendment to a crane‑rigging contract. It also approved a $50,735.00 change order for Harmar Street lighting improvements, a right‑of‑way agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for the Airport Expressway crossing elimination, and large payroll and accounting claims totaling $4,271,409.62 and $28,734,423.85. All items were approved unanimously.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approved reimbursement contract for Adams Center Rd culvert work

The Board approved the minutes for the weeks of June 10 and May 20, 2025. It also approved a reimbursement contract with Hatchworks for extending and replacing a culvert on Adams Center Road north of Paulding Road. Finally, the Board accepted work performed by Bunn Excavating under Contract #2022-ST-0307 at 201 East Superior St.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Joint Public Works & Stormwater Board

✓ Decided: Board approved new stormwater rate adjustments for Fort Wayne

The Joint Public Works and Stormwater Board approved three resolutions. Resolution #112‑6‑17‑25‑2 adopts recommended stormwater rate adjustments and related ordinance changes. Resolutions #112‑6‑17‑25‑3 and #112‑6‑17‑25‑4 approve a declaratory resolution for system improvements and amend Chapter 53 of the city code on stormwater management. All motions were carried.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $6.68 M Community Crossing Grant contract

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of contracts and agreements covering major infrastructure projects, service contracts, and utility claims. The largest approval was a $6,680,662.37 Community Crossing Grant contract with Malott Contracting. All items were adopted without opposition.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $6.68 million Community Crossings Grant to Malott Contracting

The Board of Public Works approved a series of contracts, service agreements, and payments. The most significant action was the award of a $6,680,662.37 Community Crossings Grant to Malott Contracting. All items were approved unanimously except two minutes approvals which passed 2‑0.

Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $12.8 M city utilities accounting claims

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of resolutions, professional‑services agreements, change orders and financial claims. Highlights include a $12,799,665.73 civil city accounting claim and a $7,030,406 change order for the Tract 9 water‑main replacement. All items were moved by Chris Guerrero and seconded by Chair Shan Gunawardena.

Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approves four stormwater service agreements and a drainage contract

The Board unanimously approved three service agreements for storm system remote monitoring instrumentation with ADS ($27,910), Hyfi ($40,900) and SmartCover ($67,513). It also approved a contract with Maplecrest Associates to construct a locally funded storm drainage system at 7601 Maplecrest Rd for $62,447.25. All motions were moved by Chris Guerrero and seconded by Shan Gunawardena.

Tue May 6, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $20.04M civil accounting claims for the city

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a $20,040,415.15 civil accounting claim and a $3,004,986.33 utilities accounting claim. It also approved several infrastructure resolutions, including Coldwater Road land acquisition, Madison and Lewis Street lighting improvements, and a services agreement with SevenGen for air emissions testing. All items were approved without dissent.

Tue May 6, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approved $23,100 increase to stormwater services contract, total $202,400

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes for the week of April 29, 2025. It also unanimously approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with American Structure Point, raising the fee by $23,100 to a total of $202,400. A $4,528.89 contract with JDM Development for a local storm drainage system was approved, and the work by Geiger Excavating on Contract #2023-ST-0692 was accepted as amended.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves sewer surcharge, road projects and multiple service contracts

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of resolutions and contracts, including a new sanitary sewer capital improvement surcharge and several road and infrastructure projects. It also approved payroll and accounting claims totaling over $2.6 million. All items were approved without dissent, with two minutes approvals recorded as 2‑0 votes.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approved $63,106.50 storm drainage contract amendment for Rothman Rd

The Board of Stormwater Management unanimously approved the minutes for the week of April 22, 2025. It also unanimously approved Emergency Resolution #112-4-29-25-2 to replace the Stony Run culvert headwall. Finally, the board unanimously approved Amendment #1 to Contract #2024-ST-0434, adding 153 lineal feet of 15‑inch HDPE pipe and a local storm drainage system at 6054 Rothman Rd, valued at $63,106.50.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $3.38M City Utilities accounting claims

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of resolutions and contracts, including sign replacement, an urban trail, a water‑meter radio purchase, and an interlocal water‑service amendment. It also approved a change order raising a park sewer contract, street‑lighting improvements, and escrow releases for a microgrid project. Finally, the board approved City Utilities accounting claims totaling $3,383,364.39.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approved $335,880 Wallen Rd stormwater improvement contract

The Board of Stormwater Management unanimously approved six items, including the minutes from April 8, 2025, a stormwater improvement resolution for the Rolling Rose Neighborhood, three privately funded drainage contracts, an owner‑contractor agreement for Wallen Rd and Village Dr, and a recommendation to accept work on 502 West Coliseum Blvd. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $2.69 M Parnell Ave Bridge Rehabilitation contract

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of contracts, including professional services agreements, transportation projects, and utility work. It also approved large payroll claim payments for the city and its utilities. All items were adopted without dissent.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $6.55 M City Utilities accounting claims

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of contracts, service agreements, and accounting claims. Major approvals included a $2.687 M bridge rehabilitation, a $89,255 SCADA master plan, and $6.55 M in City Utilities accounting claims. All items were adopted without dissent.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approves Sunny Meadows stormwater improvements and Dozer Werks contract

The board approved the March 25, 2025 stormwater management minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It unanimously approved Resolution #83860 for Phase 1 of the Sunny Meadows stormwater improvements. The board also unanimously accepted the work performed by Dozer Werks under Contract #2024‑ST‑0162 at 323 West Baker St as part of the city’s stormwater system.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $5.4 M civil city accounting claims for week of Apr 1

The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works approved numerous contracts, professional services agreements and payroll claims. Major items included a $1.64 M resurfacing contract, a $987 K park street repair contract, and a $5.4 M civil city accounting claim for the week of April 1. All actions were approved with either unanimous votes or a 2‑to‑0 vote.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board of Public Works approves multiple infrastructure contracts and payroll claims

The board unanimously approved a series of resolutions for alley improvements, road resurfacing, water main and sewer projects, and awarded multiple contracts for construction, professional services, and equipment. It also approved payroll and accounting claims totaling several million dollars for city utilities and civil departments. All actions were moved by Board Member Kumar Menon and seconded by Chair Shan Gunawardena.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Board of Stormwater Management

✓ Decided: Board approved $335,880 stormwater improvements on Wallen Rd and Village Dr

The Fort Wayne Board of Stormwater Management unanimously approved several permits, service agreements, contracts, and a major stormwater improvement project. Approvals included permanent structure permits on Meadowbrook and Brookwood drives, two engineering service contracts, a drainage construction contract, a $335,880 improvement on Wallen Rd and Village Dr, a change order reducing a rain‑garden contract, and acceptance of completed work at Grand National Dr.