09/29/87 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 1987 Section 2. The South Bend Board of Public Works agrees to accept conveyance from the South Bend Redevelopment Commission of the real property described in Section 1 hereof and to construct and maintain a parking garage on that property consisting of approximately 440 spaces, with construction to begin in early 1988. Adopted at the September 25, 1987, meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION s/F. Jay Nimtz, President Attest: s/Roman Piasecki Adopted at the September 29, 1987, meeting of the South Bend Board of Public Works. SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski, President s/Michael L. Vance s/Patricia DeClercq Attest: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk In response to questions from the news media inquiring whether or not the City intends to raise the fees charged in the parking garages, Mr. Vance stated that with the whole parking emphasis changing as it is, the City is looking into the rate structure. Mr. Hunt informed the Board that it is possible that bidders will ask the City for security. He stated that the three (3) funding sources as indicated previously will pay for the garage and no special bond will be needed. However, bidders may have some questions about security behind those sources. Mr. Vance stated that it will probably be no different than usual in that it will be backed by the full faith and goodwill of the City. OPENING OF BIDS - DE-ICING MATERIALS FOR THE SOUTH BEND STREET DEPARTMENT) This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to materials. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: INTERNATIONAL SALT COMPANY Abington Executive Park Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania Bid was signed by Robert H. Jones, Manager -Highway Bidding and Marketing, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a Certified Check in the amount of $34,020.00 was submitted. BID: 12,000 Tons Bulk Ice Control Rock Salt $28.35/ton = $340,200 Truck Delivery Minimum truckload - 21 tons Terms of payment are net 30 days from shipment. Bulk rock salt will be treated with an anti -caking agent. International Salt will protect their quoted price on deliveries prior to and including 10/31/88 provided their quote is accepted within 60 days from bid opening date of 9/29/87.