PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION FEBRUARY 23 2012 51
<br />The Public Agenda Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:32 a.m. on
<br />Thursday, February 23, 2012, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Member Donald E.
<br />Inks present. Also present was Board Attorney Cheryl Greene. Board of Public Works Clerk,
<br />Linda M. Martin, presented the Board with a proposed agenda of items presented by the public
<br />and by City Staff.
<br />ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
<br />Mr. Gilot noted the addition of a Professional Services Proposal with Wightman Petrie for the
<br />Coveleski Stadium renovations, and an update report on the Consent Decree.
<br />AWARD QUOTATIONS — SNOW REMOVAL FROM REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
<br />OWNED PROPERTIES
<br />Ms. Debrah Jennings, Community and Economic Development, advised the Board that on
<br />February 14, 2012, quotes were received and opened for the above referenced project. After
<br />reviewing those quotes, Ms. Jennings recommended that the Board award the contract to the
<br />lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Ron Willis Construction Co., Inc., 54300 Rose Road,
<br />South Bend, Indiana 46628, was the low bidder for the north section of the City only in the
<br />amount of $0.55 per linear foot not to exceed $20,000.00. D.A. Faulkens, 2045 North Meade
<br />Street, South Bend, Indiana 46628, was the low bidder for the south section of the City in the
<br />amount of $0.30 per linear foot not to exceed $20,000.00. Therefore, Mr. Inks made a motion
<br />that the recommendation be accepted and the quotations be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Gilot
<br />seconded the motion, which carried.
<br />ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 11 -2012 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
<br />WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
<br />OF REAL PROPERTY TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY INC
<br />Ms. Pam Meyer, Community and Economic Development, stated this property is located on
<br />West LaSalle Street and the transfer is to meet the City's commitment to Habitat for Humanity
<br />for MSP house builds. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the
<br />following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 11 -2012
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
<br />OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
<br />AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO
<br />HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC,
<br />WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works (the "Board ") has
<br />custody of and may maintain and dispose of all real property owned by the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana (the "City ") pursuant to I.C. 36- 9 -6 -3; and
<br />WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Inc. ( "Habitat ") is a nonprofit
<br />entity organized under the laws of the State of Indiana for charitable purposes; and
<br />WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the following described real property situated in St.
<br />Joseph County, Indiana:
<br />935 West LaSalle and 937 West LaSalle, as more particularly
<br />described in EXHIBIT A
<br />(collectively referred to as the "Real Property "); and
<br />WHEREAS, the Real Property consists of vacant land; and
<br />WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36- 1- 11 -1(b) (7), the City may transfer property, to an
<br />Indiana nonprofit corporation organized for charitable purposes; and
<br />WHEREAS, the City, acting by and through the Board, hereby expresses its desire to
<br />transfer the Real Property to Habitat for charitable purposes; and
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