03-10-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++. )/.. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 1975` Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County-City Building on Monday, March 10, 1975, at 7:00 p.m., Council President Roger 0. Parent presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Parent. ABSENT: Councilman Nemeth Note: Councilman Nemeth arrived at approximately 7:30 p.m. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, Marsh 10, 1975, at 7:02 p.m., with eight members present and one member absent. Chairman Odell Newburn presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $350,000 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER SINKING AND BUILDING FUND, TO PROJECT CS -7, OLIVE STREET SANITARY SEWER TRUNK RECONSTRUCTION, WITHIN SAID FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the Olive Street sewer was in very poor condition and cave -ins have.been experienced which have proven expensive to repair. In addition, much inconvenience has resulted from the sewer and street repairs`. He stated that bids were let which contained approximately a 10 contingency. He asked that the amount of the appropriation be reduced to $300,000. Councilman Kopczynski so moved, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. Councilman Miller wondered if the project provided for separation of the sewers, and Mr -. Wells indicated that there would be separate storm and sanitary sewers. Councilman Miller wondered about the amount appropriated for the design of the project. Mr. Wells indicated that $10,000 had been appropriated for that portion of the project. Councilman Miller wondered about the normal design fee, and Mr. Wells stated that the normal fee starts at a minimum of 10% and then starts falling off. He talked about the method of contracting and the estimated cost of the job, using the normal percentage of the engineer's curve. The project became a great deal larger than originally anticipated, according to Mr. Wells. Councilma Miller stated that the project was a re- design. He wondered if this was as complex as a new project. Mr. Wells indicated that the ,project involved a great deal of work. He stated that it was not a simple task. Councilman Miller wondered about the bids received, and Mr. Wells stated that the engineer's estimate was $274,000. The low bid was $273,126.70, and 10% was added to that as a contingency for a total of $300,000. He stated that the bid was from H. DeWulf Contractors. Councilman Miller wondered about the 10 added to the cost, and Mr. Wells explained that this was merely a contingency in case of change orders. He stated that any change orders must be justifie . Councilman Kopczynski wondered if this was for the duct line construction, and he asked about the balance in the Cumulative Sewer Fund. Mr. Wells indicated that this was a duct line construction, and Mr. Walter Lantz, Chief Deputy Controller, explained that there would be a balance of $900,00 in the fund after appropriation of the proposed Olive Street project. Councilman Kopczynski stated that the Council had asked that balances be given in the specific funds whenever an appropriation request for a'proj;ect was made. He hoped this would be done in the future. Councilman Taylor asked about the construction of basins, and Mr. Wells indicated that this was nct planned for the future.