07/08/2014 Board of Public Works

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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION JUL_ Y 3, 2014 217 - Interlocal Agreement — City of South Bend, City of Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County Mr. Chris Dressel, Community Investment, stated this Interlocal is to share costs for Symbiont to write a grant for brownfield assessment. Attorney Cheryl Greene stated the attorney that worked on this, Larry Meteiver, is on vacation so she has not been able to discuss it with him. She stated her concern is this is signed by both Councils of Mishawaka and St. Joseph County, and conversely being presented for signature to the Board. Mr. Dressel stated the South Bend Council also approved a resolution at their last meeting; he just hasn't obtained a copy yet. He noted Mishawaka's Council will approve it on Monday, Ms. Greene suggested this should be labeled a joint agreement, not an Interlocal. She stated when you create an Interlocal, it is like creating another type of governing body. She noted this agreement doesn't fit the description of an Interlocal agreement. - Amendment to Lease Agreement — 207 North Main, LLC Mr. Eric Horvath stated he has requested the clause added to this lease that disallows a cancelation of the lease be stricken. He noted the Water Works Main Street lease needs to be negotiated, keeping the same terms and rate as the original contract. Attorney Cheryl Greene concurred and stated someone needs to negotiate with the owners. Ms. Kara Boyles, Deputy Director of Public Works, stated they will strike the clause, but the rate will be raised. Mr. Horvath and Ms. Greene agreed they should be able to keep the same rate, and the same terms as the previous lease. - Resolution No. 21-2014 — Adopting Common Construction Wage Rates Mr. Eric Horvath stated that State law sets the limit for requiring common construction wage rates for projects at or above $350,000.00. In previous years the City set wage rates for projects between $0 and the State level. This year, they talked to the Union and agreed to go halfway between that range to $175,000.00. He noted the City of South Bend is the only City in Indiana that requires common construction wage rates for projects below the State level and the Union is trying to get other cities to follow their lead in requiring cost of living wage rates be paid on proj ects. The Clerk was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other persons who have requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business came before the Board. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gi ot, President David , Rel s, M mber Kathryn EE oos, Member -------------- ek ! entho ember Br�a3r . 1oaski, Mai ber ATTEST: Lin'da M. Martin, Clerk �l REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2014 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m, on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members David Relos, Kathryn E. Roos, and Patrick Henthorn present. Board Member Brian Pawlowski was absent. Also present was Board Attorney Cheryl Greene.