08/01/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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It 422 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1994 .WHEREAS, the City of South Bend by and through its Board of Public Works, desires to write off the accounts listed on the attached documents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend that the attached documents totaling $211,656.24 be written.off the accounts receivable of the City of South Bend as uncollectible. Dated: August 1, 1994 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski s/James R. Caldwell s/Jenny Pitts Manier ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - STUDEBAKER LOT #10 - 1424 S. LAFAYETTE - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 18, 1994, to Warner & Sons, Inc P.O. Box 87, Elkhart, Indiana, in the amount of $3,220.00 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Contract was approved. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF RECEIVABLES DUE UNDER CONTRACT - NIMTZ PARKWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT Mr. James Riggs, Department of Community and Economic Development, submitted to the Board a document entitled "Assignment of Receivables Due Under Contract" in conjunction with the Nimtz Parkway Landscaping Project and asked for the Board's approval. The Assignment is signed by Mr. Donald Willson of Willson's Nursery and Landscape Company. Board Member Mrs. Manier reminded members of the Board that on July 6, 1994 they awarded a bid to Willson's Nursery for the Nimtz Parkway Landscaping Project. At this time, Willson's Nursery is asking the City to assign their right to payment to the First Citizens Bank. Mrs. Manier noted that the Contract makes clear that this assignment is subject to all rights of subcontractors, and the like. Also, the rights of any and all subcontractors, and such under the contract to any sums paid to Willson's Nursery by or on behalf of the City take priority over any assignment here of said sums to First Citizens Bank. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this Assignment be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUESTS TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS: - CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL APARTMENTS - SITE DEVELOPMENT - EDISON WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATIONS Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, on behalf of the Department of Community and Economic Development, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the construction of curbs, walks, parking lots and other improvements for the Central High School Apartments. Mr. Littrell noted that the plans have been developed by the Alexander Group and the specifications have been prepared by the Division of Engineering. Additionally, Mr. Littrell, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the Edison Water Treatment Plant Renovations Project. Mr. Littrell advised that the plans and specifications for this project have been approved by the Water Works and are being reviewed by the Legal Department and Division of Engineering.