10-10-13 Redevelopment Commission Minutes

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — Thursday, October 10, 2013 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. South Side Development Area (1) Resolution No. 3178 approving and authorizing the execution of an Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Southside Improvements Project). Mr. Relos noted that Resolution No. 3178 and its agency agreement are for a professional services agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering to update and finalize plans and specs for the Bowen Ave. and Ireland & Miami Sidewalk Projects; High & Ireland Intersection Improvements; to design and provide survey services for a drainage solution for Erskine Golf Course from Ireland north to the course's pond; and design services to remove the berm around the Erskine Retention Basin on the north side of Erskine Plaza in the South Side Development Area. In recent years, an effort has been made to upgrade and connect the sidewalk and drainage systems in this south side shopping district. As this area has grown, certain areas have had sidewalks installed while other areas have not, and the retention basin serving this area has been expanded. By updating and finalizing the plans and specs for these projects, it is planned to have them bid as one package this spring. Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 3178 and the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement, in a not -to- exceed amount of $46,682. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3178 approving and authorizing the execution of an Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Southside Improvements Project). (2) Professional Services Proposal for Main Lafayette Connector environmental testing. Mr. Relos noted that this professional services proposal from Weaver Boos Consultants is to provide services for recently discovered petroleum- impacted soil in the right -of -way of the Main Lafayette Connector street project. The impacted soil was found in what was historically a residential area, and is believed to have been from a leaking kerosene or heating oil container. The scope of this proposal is for field investigation, including soil sampling and field testing for petroleum based compounds, in addition to eight soil and eight ground water samples being sent to a laboratory for more in -depth analysis. Though no monitoring wells are thought to be needed at this time, the proposal includes three sampling sites that could be converted if the analysis uncovers the need for further study. Upon completion of the soil and ground water analysis, an Initial Site Characterization report will be prepared, and if needed, submitted to IDEM. 11