06112019 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11, 2019 173 In a letter to the Board, H.R. Jung, Executive Director, LGBTQ Center, requested the Board approve the request to install temporary sidewalk art in front of the LGBTQ Center, 1522 E. Mishawaka Ave. It was noted the paint installation will be supervised by the LGBTQ Center staff and will be temporary and removable and will reflect the mission of the center to promote an inclusive community where all are welcome. Upon a motion by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Dorau and carried, the request for the artwork installation was approved. UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST/WEST ALLEY FROM FREMONT ST. TO N. OLIVE ST. AND HALF NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY FROM LAWTON ST., SOUTH TO EAST/WEST ALLEY Mr. Gilot indicated that Les Jackson on behalf of Jackson Transport, 201 N. Olive Street, South Bend, IN 46628, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced alley. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of unfavorable recommendations concerning the vacation from the Fire Department, Street Department, Community Investment, and Engineering. They stated the vacation would hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous; the vacation would make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient; and the vacation would hinder the use of a public right-of- way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion recommending denial of the request for vacation. Ms. Dorau seconded the motion which carried. Mr. Gilot suggested it would be good for Code Enforcement or a representative from the neighborhood services to talk to the petitioner to try to assist with keeping the alley clean. He noted their reason for their petition stated it was to keep the property clean and that is a good goal. RATIFY APPROVAL AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR EXCAVATION AND OCCUPANCY BONDS Ms. Donna Hanson, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following bonds be ratified pursuant to Resolution 100-2000 and/or released as follows. Business Bond Type Approved/ Released Effective Date Ace Builders, Inc. Contractor Released June 15, 2019 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Excavation Approved May 22, 2019 SAC Wireless, LLC Excavation Approved Aril 18, 2019 Metro Fibernet, LLC Excavation Approved May 22, 2019 Facelift Painting and Power Washing Occupancy Approved May 21, 2019 SAC Wireless, LLC Occupancy— ccu anc Approved Aril 18, 2019 Metro Fibernet, LLC I Occupancy Approved May 22, 2019 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Occ!!pancy Approved —May 22, 2019 Ms. Maradik made a motion that the bond's approval and/or release as outlined above be ratified. Ms. Dorau seconded the motion, which carried. APPROVE CLAIMS Ms. Maradik stated that a request to pay the following claims in the amounts indicated has been received by the Board; each claim is fully supported by an invoice; the person receiving the goods or services has approved the claims; and the claims have been filed with the City Fiscal Officer and certified for accurac . Name Amount of Claim Date City of South Bend $881,163.66 06/11/2019 U.S. Bank National Association; Eddy St. Phase II; Requisition No. 13 $317,460.23 05/31/2019 Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion that after review of the expenditures, the claims be approved as submitted. Ms. Dorau seconded the motion, which carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Ms. Maradik and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m. 1-1 1