Home » Departments and Divisions » City Clerk’s Office City Clerk’s Office The City Clerk is the Clerk of the South Bend Common Council. The Clerk is elected by the voters of the entire City. The City Clerk's official functions are set forth in Chapter Thirty-Six (36) of the Indiana Code. The City Clerk, and as many staff members as he or she determines necessary, provides City Council staff support, attends all regular and special meetings of the Council; and is required to keep an accurate journal of all such proceedings. Ordinance Violation Bureau Our Services Pay a Parking Ticket Pay a Parking Ticket How do I pay a parking ticket?This is my first parking ticket of the year. 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If you live… Parking Ticket Amnesty Parking Ticket Amnesty What is Amnesty Day?Where is Parking Ticket Amnesty Day occurring?When is Parking Ticket Amnesty Day?Who is involved… Parking Ticket Amnesty Day The Common Council passed Ordinance Number 10471-16, which gives the City Clerk the ability to declare an annual Parking Ticket Amnesty Day, the one day per year when parking ticket (overtime only) late fees will be forgiven, allowing those with unpaid parking tickets to pay the original cost of the ticket only, potentially reducing total costs owed by 50%. View the ordinance here or learn more about Parking Ticket Amnesty Day. Clerks Office Communications https://southbendin.primegov.com/public/portal Sign up to receive Clerk, Council, and Community Communications Clerk’s Press Releases In addition to it’s overall mission of maintaining the official records of the City, the Office of the City Clerk also performs the following: Required to maintain the City Seal and administer City oaths. Maintains custody, controls filings and storage of all legislation papers, minutes and other written and recorded documents pertaining to the operation of City government. Oversees the entire legislative process, from the introduction to final approval and publication. Prepares agendas and legal notices for all Council meetings. Document compliance of Tax Abatements, CF1s, Annexations, Alley Vacations, and City required reporting per the Municipal Code Schedules official City Council meetings and public hearings. Acts as a liaison with City Department Heads, Outside agencies, Other branches of government, and the general public on behalf of the City Council and works closely with the Council to supply combined constituent services. Responsible for the publication, updating and distribution of the South Bend Code of Ordinances. Works in cooperation with the Office of the Mayor for live broadcasting through WNIT of City Council meetings. Processing of City Boards and Commissions. Responsible for all functions of the City Ordinance Violations Bureau. Issuance of Conditional Use Lawn Parking Permits (ND Lawn Parking) and Scrap Metal Licenses. Administers City of South Bend Amnesty Program. Has available upon request for public reference and distribution the following documents: Copies of all transcripts, legislation, certificates, meeting notices, Council minutes, and any other matters of public information. Marriage Officiant, Notary For all groups and presenters who wish to be recognized at the Common Council Meetings please check in with the City Clerk’s Office beforehand. The City Clerk’s Office does not record or store the following: Birth Records and Death Records: For information regarding how to obtain these records, contact the St. Joseph County Health Department, Vital Records at 574.235.9750 Marriage Records and Court Records: For information regarding how to obtain these records, contact the St. Joseph County Clerk’s Office at 574.235.9635 Staff Bianca L. Tirado, Chief Deputy Clerk/Chief of Staff Bianca Tirado serves as the Chief Deputy Clerk and Chief of Staff for the Clerk’s Office. Bianca serves as the administrative arm of the clerk’s office, working to advance the Clerk’s vision of an open, honest and transparent municipal government by ensuring the preparation and maintenance of records pertaining to the business conducted by Common Council members. She also serves as the fiscal officer and oversees all personnel and Human Resource related activities for the Clerk’s Office and the Common Council. A Chicago native and raised in South Bend, Bianca graduated from Riley High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in African and African American Diaspora Studies at Indiana University. She currently working on her Masters in Executive Non-Profit Administration at the University of Notre Dame. Bianca is a class 2 alumna of Hoosier Women Forward and previously served as Honors Advisor and adjunct faculty for the American Honors Program at Ivy Tech Community College. She also served as Assistant Director for the Office of Student Involvement and Multicultural services at Saint Mary’s College where she oversaw diversity and inclusion policies within student affairs. Elivet Quijada-Navarro, Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk Elivet serves as the Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk for the City Clerk. Her role consists of processing parking citations, code enforcement citations, amongst other ordinance violations throughout the City. Prior to Elivet’s Executive Assistant role, she was a Human Resources Coordinator within the shipping industry. Elivet was born and raised in South Bend. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Human Resource Management from IU South Bend. During her spare time, Elivet enjoys spending time with her son as well as her fur children, Duke and Lucas. Her hobbies consist of photography and reading inspirational books. Victoria Trujillo, Executive Assistant/Director of Special Projects Victoria Trujillo is a South Bend, IN native. She joins the Clerk’s office with experience working as a Marketing Coordinator, Executive Assistant in Architecture and Engineering, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Advertising and Marketing at Indiana University South Bend. The creative and strategic components of her courses and previous positions have encouraged her to thrive in her career. Victoria is committed to personal and professional excellence and seeks to reach her fullest potential. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family and friends, reading, and exploring the outdoors. She has a true passion for building relationships, helping people in any way she can, and positively impacts the world around her. Her creativity, communication, attention to detail, and positive, up-beat personality make her an essential part of the team. She is dedicated to making a lasting impact both in and out of the office. South Bend Police Dept Transparency Hub Click Here VIEW ALL NEWS 574.235.9221 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 Suite 400 S Leadership Dawn M. Jones, MPA City Clerk About the Clerk
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Bianca L. Tirado, Chief Deputy Clerk/Chief of Staff Bianca Tirado serves as the Chief Deputy Clerk and Chief of Staff for the Clerk’s Office. Bianca serves as the administrative arm of the clerk’s office, working to advance the Clerk’s vision of an open, honest and transparent municipal government by ensuring the preparation and maintenance of records pertaining to the business conducted by Common Council members. She also serves as the fiscal officer and oversees all personnel and Human Resource related activities for the Clerk’s Office and the Common Council. A Chicago native and raised in South Bend, Bianca graduated from Riley High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in African and African American Diaspora Studies at Indiana University. She currently working on her Masters in Executive Non-Profit Administration at the University of Notre Dame. Bianca is a class 2 alumna of Hoosier Women Forward and previously served as Honors Advisor and adjunct faculty for the American Honors Program at Ivy Tech Community College. She also served as Assistant Director for the Office of Student Involvement and Multicultural services at Saint Mary’s College where she oversaw diversity and inclusion policies within student affairs. Elivet Quijada-Navarro, Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk Elivet serves as the Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk for the City Clerk. Her role consists of processing parking citations, code enforcement citations, amongst other ordinance violations throughout the City. Prior to Elivet’s Executive Assistant role, she was a Human Resources Coordinator within the shipping industry. Elivet was born and raised in South Bend. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Human Resource Management from IU South Bend. During her spare time, Elivet enjoys spending time with her son as well as her fur children, Duke and Lucas. Her hobbies consist of photography and reading inspirational books. Victoria Trujillo, Executive Assistant/Director of Special Projects Victoria Trujillo is a South Bend, IN native. She joins the Clerk’s office with experience working as a Marketing Coordinator, Executive Assistant in Architecture and Engineering, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Advertising and Marketing at Indiana University South Bend. The creative and strategic components of her courses and previous positions have encouraged her to thrive in her career. Victoria is committed to personal and professional excellence and seeks to reach her fullest potential. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family and friends, reading, and exploring the outdoors. She has a true passion for building relationships, helping people in any way she can, and positively impacts the world around her. Her creativity, communication, attention to detail, and positive, up-beat personality make her an essential part of the team. She is dedicated to making a lasting impact both in and out of the office.