Elkhart Common Council Approves Fines For Businesses Breaking Public Health Orders ELKHART, Ind. — City leaders in Elkhart are about to roll out fines for any businesses in Elkhart caught violating any standing public health orders. Mayor Rod Roberson has been spearheading the effort as he has been working with the Elkhart Common Council on writing and pushing a bill through, outlining the fines. Roberson clarifies he is not looking to punish businesses, but educate business owners. “This is an opportunity to educate our businesses and organizations,” he told the council at the bill’s final reading on Monday. “To make sure the health order is adhered too.”