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SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 30,2011 226 <br /> DISCUSSION RELATED TO NEW STATE ENACTED BIDDING LAWS AND PROPOSED <br /> BOARD OF WORKS FORMS <br /> Ms. Cheryl Greene, Legal, informed the Board that affective July 1, 2011, the State of Indiana <br /> Public Works bidding laws will change affecting, among other things; requiring a contractor to <br /> enroll in the E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired employees; <br /> allowing a local Indiana business preference in bid and quote awards; regulations regarding <br /> public work performed by the City's own workforce; allowing a delay in bid openings under <br /> certain guidelines; increasing the maximum for obtaining quotes; establishing common <br /> construction wages and increasing the threshold for application of common construction wages. <br /> She presented a synopsis of the new laws affecting bidding and reviewed each with the Board <br /> members. Ms. Greene presented the Board with a series of new forms for consideration, and <br /> asked the Board to review and determine which form they would prefer to adopt, the long or <br /> short version. She also requested the Board adopt a Resolution defining what an "affected <br /> county" includes pertaining to local preference. Mr. Thomas Bodnar, Legal, stated at the very <br /> least a Resolution should be done ahead of time to avoid any conflict with the new laws. <br /> PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR <br /> Mr. Murray Miller, Local No. 645, questioned the Board on requests for information he has <br /> previously submitted. Ms. Greene noted what Mr. Murray requested simply does not exist. Mr. <br /> Miller asked the cost of the Hansel Center and questioned the involvement of South Bend <br /> Heritage.Ms.Greene noted their involvement is due to their ownership of the property. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business to come before the Board,upon a motion made by Mr.Gilot, <br /> seconded by Mr,Littrell and carried,the meeting adjourned at 12:01 p.m. <br /> BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS <br /> Gary A. Gilot,President-- <br /> �i <br /> Donald E. nks,Member <br /> Carl P.Littrell,Member <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Li da M.Martin,Clerk <br /> r <br />