12/27/11 Board of Public Works Special Meeting

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SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 2011 432 WHEREAS, during his tenure with the City, Tom has provided advice and counsel to four City administrations including administrations under Mayor Peter Nemeth, Mayor Roger Parent, Mayor Joseph Kernan, and Mayor Stephen Luecke; and WHEREAS, Tom has served as a hearing officer for Code Enforcement, provided legal advice related to zoning matters, served as legal counsel to the Historic Preservation Commission, Century Center Board, the Board of Park Commissioners, the Board of Public Works, the Board of Safety, and has served as the City's public records officer for 13 years responding to over 10,000 Public Access Requests during that time; and WHEREAS, Tom has effectively represented the City in many legal matters including the infamous case involving pigeon poisoning at the Odd Fellows Building, pig slaughtering within the City limits, and guns at Century Center; and WHEREAS, during his time with the City, Torn has earned the admiration and respect of his fellow attorneys, employees, and City administrators by the way in which he has carried out his responsibilities; and WHEREAS, on September 11, 2003, Tom suffered a heart attack in his office in the Legal Department thereby demonstrating his willingness to give his life for the City, and evidencing that, like a cat, Tom apparently has nine lives; and WHEREAS, Tom's survival of his heart attack is also proof that Torn is well-loved even by those public safety officers whom Tom has either recommended for disciplinary action or negotiated against during collective bargaining years as they responded immediately when the call for help went out, and by their efforts, saved Tom's life; and WHEREAS, Tom will always be considered an asset to the City of South Bend for his meritorious and dedicated service to the City of South Bend, the community, and the State of Indiana. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of South Bend Board of Public Works does hereby commend and honor Tom, congratulate him upon his retirement from his years of distinguished leadership and many years of public service, and extend warmest wishes for his enjoyment and continued prosperity in his years of relaxation that lie ahead. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be maintained in the official records of the South Bend Board of Public Works, and that a copy of this Resolution be furnished to Thomas L. Bodnar, the City of South Bend, and representatives of the media. Dated this 27TH day of December 2011. CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/Gary Gilot s/Donald Inks s/ Lynn Coleman ATTEST: s/Linda Martin, Clerk Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the above Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works. The Board congratulated and thanked Mr. Bodnar for his years of service to the City. Mr. Bodnar thanked those present and stated he has enjoyed his many years of service. OPEN AND AWARD OF BIDS AND APPROVE CONTRACT — CHAPIN STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION—PROJECT NO. 110-025(COIT) This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referenced project. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-