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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION
OCTOBER 8, 2003
The Public Agenda Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 8:05 a.m. on October 8,
2003, by Board Member Donald E. Inks with Board Member Carl P. Littrell present. Board
President Gary A. Gilot arrived at 8:35 a.m. Also present was Attorney John Livingston. Board
Attorney Thomas Bodnar was not present. Board of Public Works Clerk Angela Jacob presented
the Board with a proposed agenda of items presented by the public and by City staff.
Agenda Items Added:
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, several Traffic Control
Devices and the Olive Road III Annexation Area information were added to the agenda.
Board members discussed the following item(s) from that list.
- Safety Reports
Mr. Sam Hensley, Street Department; Mr. Ken Zmudzinksi, Environmental Services; and
Mr. Andy Wierzbicki, Water Works, presented their Safety Reports for September 2003.
- Monthly Reports
Mr. Ken Zmudzinski, Environmental Services and Mr. Andy Wierzbicki, Water Works,
presented their Monthly Reports for September 2003.
- Quarterly Construction Report
Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, presented the Quarterly Construction Report for July, August
and September 2003.
- Certificate of Substantial Completion - Water Works Olive Street Pumping Station
Mr. Robert Krol, Water Works, stated this document will allow the release of retainage. The
renovations have been completed, and an open house has been scheduled for October 22,
2003.
- Agreement- Price Protection Service - NIPSCO
Mr. Gilot stated Mr. Rick 011ett, Controller, has locked in a low rate for natural gas service
for City facilities.
- Contract - Elevators at City Parking Garages - Kone, Inc.
Mr. John Livingston stated the Contract is still in transition status, and is currently on a
month -to -month contract.
- Triple Trailer Permit - Con- Way Transportation
Mr. Carl Littrell stated he is reviewing the submitted Permit, and will discuss with Con -Way
Transportation.
- Letter of Credit - Royal Oak Estates
Mr. Carl Littrell stated the Letter of Credit will most likely need to be renewed at the end of
November. The Letter of Credit currently has an expiration date of December 31, 2003.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE - 224 WEST JEFFERSON
Mr. Inks advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a renewal of
a Lease Agreement for office space at 224 West Jefferson Boulevard, in the amount of $7,501.00
per month the first year, $7,614.30, the second year and $7,768.39 for the third year. A certificate
St. Joseph County Auditor certifed that the signers of the petition and the person verifying the
Petition are all taxpayers of the property within the City of South Bend. The Notice was published
in the South Bend Tribune.
There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the proposed
Lease Agreement was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.69-2003 - CONCERNING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE
SPACE AT 224 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING NOTICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
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RESOLUTION NO. 69-2003
OCTOBER 8, 2003
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
CONCERNING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE SPACE
AT 224 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING NOTICE
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has received this date a
petition signed by fifty (50) taxpayers of the City of South Bend requesting that the Board enter into
a lease for approximately 7,088 square feet of office space on the first floor of the Trigon Building,
224 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, with Tom Herrman and Associates for a term
of one year with an option to renew for two additional one year periods with a monthly rental of
Seven Thousand Five Hundred One Dollars ($7,501.00) in the first year; Seven Thousand Six
Hundred Fourteen and 39/100 Dollars ($7,614.39) in the second year; and Seven Thousand Seven
Hundred Sixty Eight and 39/100 Dollars ($7,768.39) in the third year; and
WHEREAS, the Board has concurrently received this date a certificate of the St. Joseph
County Auditor certifying that the signers of the petition and the person verifying the Petition are
all taxpayers of property within the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 3 6-1-10-13 requires that prior to execution of any lease with the City, notice
of a public hearing to be held before the Board of Public Works shall be published in accordance
with I.C. 5-3-1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works for the City of
South Bend as follows:
1. The Board of Public Works intends to enter into a lease with Tom Herrman and
Associates for approximately 7,088 square feet of office space on the first floor of the
Trigon Building located at 224 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana for
a term of one year with an option to renew for two additional one year periods with
a monthly rental of Seven Thousand Five Hundred One Dollars ($7,501.00) in the
first year; Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen and 39/100 Dollars ($7,614.39) in
the second year; and Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Eight and 39/100 Dollars
($7,768.39) in the third year.
2. Notice shall be published in accordance with I.C. 5-3-1 and I.C. 36-1-10-13 of the
Board's intent to enter into the subject lease.
Public Hearing as required by I.C. 36-1-10-13 is hereby scheduled before this Board
for the 8" day of October, 2003 at 8:15 a.m.
4. A copy of this resolution shall be filed with the South Bend Common Council.
Dated: October 13, 2003
s/Carl Littrell, Member
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
Attest:
s/Angela Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - DUNHAM FROM KENTUCKY
TO LAKE - BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Inks stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic and Lighting, Police
Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Constance
Green 3217 Dunham, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to block party on October
11, 2003, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell
and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE- STREET - KENDALL FROM ALLEY TO
EDWARD - HALLOWEEN PARTY
Mr. Inks stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic and Lighting, Police
Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Patti Heuttl,
1031 West Dubail, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to block party on October
10, 2003, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell
and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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 9:00 a.m.
TEST:
Angela . Jacob, lYlerk
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
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Carl P. Littrell, Member
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Donald E. Inks, Member
OCTOBER 13 2003
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:3 5 a.m. on Monday, October
13, 2003, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell and Mr. Donald E. Inks present.
Also present was Attorney John Livingston. Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar was not present.
ADD AGENDA ITEMS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following items were
added to the agenda:
- Easement Release - Lots 6 and 7 - Rivers Landing
- Request to Advertise for Receipt of Bids - Traffic Signal Plans - Ireland Road Traffic Signal
System
- Request to Advertise for Receipt of Bid - Repair of Parking Garage - Main & Colfax
- Request to Approve Pet Refuge Fund Raiser - 52600 Olive Road - October 17 and 18, 2003
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the minutes of the meetings
of the Board held on September 18, 22 and 29, 2003, were approved.
PUBLIC HE - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT SHOW
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a License
Application for a Transient Merchant License, as submitted by Ms. Eli Tyl, 1963 Piedmont Way,
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South Bend, Indiana, to be held at Michiana Christian School, South Bend, Indiana, for the sale of
hand made crafts to be held on November 29, 2003. It was noted that favorable recommendations
were received from the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Department and the Legal
Department. Ms. Eli Tyl was present and recommended approval. There being no one else present
wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing was closed.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the License
Application was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - EDISON WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATION - PHASE I -
PROJECT NO. 103-050 (BOND)
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. The
Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News
which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read:
WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS
2749 North State Road 39
LaPorte, Indiana 46350
Bid was signed by Mr. Jeffery Dunifon
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
IC
Base Bid
$1,062,000.00
Alt # 1
Alt # 2
Add
Deduct
$ 44,000.00
$ 30,000.00
Alt # 3
Add
$ 70,000.00
Alt # 4
N/A
Alt # 5
Add
$ 85,000.00
Alt # 6
Deduct
$ 25,000.00
HAGERMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Post Office Box 10690
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46853-0690
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Hagerman
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was not presented
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
on
Base Bid
$1,112,000.00
Alt # 1
Add
$ 31,000.00
Alt # 2
Deduct
$ 43,000.00
Alt 111
Add
$ 70,600,00
Alt # 4
Add
$ 4,500.00
Alt # 5
Add
$ 64,000.00
Alt # 6
Deduct
$ 8,000.00
KASER SPRAKER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
25487 West State Road 2
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Gary Spraker
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
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Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Base Bid
$1,123,000.00
Alt # 1 .
Add
$
47,510.00
Alt # 2
Deduct
$
31,000.00
Alt # 3
Add
$
41,000.00
Alt # 4
Add
$
4,500.00
Alt # 5
Add
$
24,500.00
Alt # 6
Deduct
$
78,000.00
BOWEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION
1260 East Summit Street
Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Bid was signed by Mr. Rachelle Janssen
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Base Bid:
$1,188,000.00
Alt # 1
Add
$
32,000.00
Alt # 2
Deduct
$
40,000.00
Alt # 3
Add
$
60,000.00
Alt # 4
Add
$
5,700.00
Alt # 5
Add
$
54,000.00
Alt # 6
Deduct
$
48,000.00
ROBERT HENRY CORPORATION
404 South Frances Street
Post Office Box 1407
South Bend, Indiana 46624
Bid was signed by Mr. Stephen Henry
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Base Bid
$1,110,000.00
Alt # 1
Add
$ 22,500.00
Alt # 2
Deduct
$ 40,000.00
Alt # 3
Add
$ 58,000.00
Alt # 4
Add
$ 4,500.00
Alt # 5
Add
$ 37,000.00
Alt # 6
Deduct
$ 45,000.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the above bids were referred
to Water Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to vehicles. The
Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News
which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read:
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RICHARD HEIM
2167 Inglewood Place
South Bend, Indiana
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No.
Make of Vehicle
Year
Vin #
Bid
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CADILLAC STS
1993
IG6KY5294PU832148
$311.00
4
FORD BRONCO II
1989
1FMCU14T4KUB03571
$111.00
THOMAS STAACK
7772 West County Line Road
Grovertown, Indiana 46531
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1
CADILLAC STS
1993
IG6KY5294PU832148
$326.00
2
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
1992
4A3CU26A7NE064279
$23.00
4
FORD BRONCO II
1989
1FMCU14T4KUB03571
$69.00
5
JEEP WAGONEER
1986
j 1JCNJ15U2GT028488 1
$63.00
RON MOUTRAY
17271 Darden Road
South Bend, Indiana 46635
BID:
3 1 TOYOTA PICK-UP
JOE BOBIK
56942 Cedar Road
Osceola, Indiana 46561
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1986 1 JT4RN70D7G0010779 1 $200.50
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CADILLAC STS
1993
IG6KY5294PU832148
$211.00
4
FORD BRONCO II
1989
1FMCU14T4KUB03571
$311.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the above bids were referred
to Code Enforcement for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS/AWARD QUOTATION - IRONWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 103-049 (LRSffi
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations for
the above referred to project. The following Quotations were opened and read:
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
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Quotation was submitted by Mr. David Dudash
QUOTATION: $29,467.79
WALSH & KELLY, INC
24358 State road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kevin Kelly
QUOTATION: $37,587.28
SELGE CONSTRUCITON
2833 South 11 " Street
Niles, Michigan 49120
Quotation was submitted by Mr. John Szuba
QUOTATION: $54,076.00
BROOKS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
625 Beiger Street
Mishwaka, Indiana 46544
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Williams Stevens
QUOTATION: $34,354.68
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above Quotations were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. After reviewing those bids,
Mr. Jason Durr, Engineering, recommends that the Board award the contract to the lowest
responsible and responsive bidder, Rieth Riley Construction, in the amount of $29,467.79.
Therefore, Mr. Gilot made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - IRELAND ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION
Mr. Gilot advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to Title Sheet was being presented at this
time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the
above referred to Title Sheet was approved and signed.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS REPAIRS OF
PARKING STRUCTURES - MAIN AND COLFAX - PROJECT NO. 103-038 - COIT/BONDS
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development, requested permission
to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was
approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - OLIVER BOILER HOUSE - HARMON INC. - PROJECT NO.
103-027C (HUD 108)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Darrell Baker, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 1 on behalf
of Harmon, Inc., 3801 South Main, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that the Contract amount be
increased $2,982.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of
$210,648.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Change
Order was approved.
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
WABASH STREET SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION - YOUNGS EXCAVATING - PROJECT
NO. 103-047 (SEWAGE WORKS)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No. 1 (Final) on behalf of Youngs Excavating, Post Office Box 2766, South Bend, Indiana,
indicating that the contract amount be increased by $3,285.80 for a new contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $71,406.05. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion
Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, Change Order No. 1(Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved subject
to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
SADIE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO 103-012
(GENERAL FUND)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted Change Order No.
1 (Final) on behalf of Rieth Riley Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana,
indicating that the contract amount be decreased by $670.38 for a new contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $17,329.63. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion
Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, Change Order No. 1(Final) and the Proj ect Completion Affidavit were approved subj ect
to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVAL OF ESCROW AGREEMENT/RESCIND PREVIOUS AGREEMENT - SOUTH
BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW HEADQUARTERS AND CENTRAL FIRE STATION
(PROJECT NO. 103-20A AND SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT NEW
HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING FACILITY (PROJECT NO 103-20B - ST JOSEPH
CAPITAL BANK/CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION (BOND)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Escrow Agreement between the City of South
Bend; St. Joseph Capital Bank, Mishawaka, Indiana; and Casteel Construction, 23186 Ireland Road,
South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project. Mr. Gilot noted that this project is in excess
of $100,000.00. In addition, Mr. Littrell stated the previous Escrow Agreement which the Board
approved be rescinded. Therefore, upon a motion made by Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried,
the Escrow Agreement was approved and executed, and the previous Escrow Agreement was
rescinded.
APPROVE STANDARD FOIUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR -
PHASE III ROBERT BOSCH FACILITIES UPGRADE - THE ROBERT HENRY
CORPORATION - PROJECT NO. 103-048 (BOSCH RETENTION FUND)
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 8, 2003, to The Robert
Henry Corporation, 404 South Frances, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $825,325.00 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was approved and the
appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as
submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF PRICE PROTECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT - NIPSCO
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
NISPSO, 1039 East Pennsylvania, South Bend, Indiana, for a fixed price option of NIPSCO service
to City facilities. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $0.599 per them, for a
period of twelve (12) months. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
TABLE AGREEMENT - ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE - CITY PARKING GARAGES
- KONE, INC.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Agreement between the
City of South Bend and Kone, Inc. was tabled.
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - ARCGIS TRAINING SERVICES - THE POLIS CENTER
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and the
Polis Center,1200 Waterway Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana, for training services for ArcGIS. Mr.
Gilot noted that the Proposal is in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
TABLE - TRIPLE TRAILER PERMIT - CONWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Triple Trailer Permit was
tabled.
APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT - FIVE POINTS TRAFFIC
STUDY/SIMULATION - DLZ INDIANA
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Supplemental Agreement between the City of South
Bend and DLZ Indiana, 2211 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for additional analysis and traffic
simulations. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $9,175.00. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Supplemental Agreement was
approved and executed.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
The following Community Development Agreements were presented to the Board for approval:
Grant Agreement - Rum
1706 Douglas Street
$3,282.50
Village Residential
Enhancement
Grant Agreement - Rum
2114 Kemble Street
$3,668.49
Village Residential
Enhancement
Grant Agreement - Rum
1718 Chapin Street
$1,757.88
Village Residential
Enhancement
Grant Agreement - Building
1222 Rush Street
$125.00
Block
Grant Agreement - Building
1811 Renfrew
$125.00
Block
Grant Agreement - Building
1208 Rush
$125.00
Block
Grant Agreement - Building
601 Pennsylvania
$125.00
Block
Grant Agreement -
Center for the Homeless
$18,242.55
Temporary Staff Support
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above referred to
Agreements were approved and executed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION AND FIBER OPTIC
CA LE INSTALLATION SPLICING AND TESTING - MICHIGAN FROM ANGELA TO DORR
ROAD - TRANS TECH ELECTRIC - PROJECT NO 103 032A (COIT)
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 22, 2003, to Trans Tech
Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $36,622.50 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was approved and the
appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as
submitted were filed.
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APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION AND FIBER OPTIC
CA LE INSTALLATION, SPLICING AND TESTING - SOUTH STREET FROM MAIN TO
LAFAYETTE - TRANS TECH ELECTRIC - PROJECT NO. 103-032B (COIT)
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 22, 2003, to Trans Tech
Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $21,804.00 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was approved and the
appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as
submitted were filed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - OLIVER_ PLOW COURT - RIETH RILEY
CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 103-058 (COIT)
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 22, 2003, to Rieth Riley
Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $416,693.63 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Contract was approved and
the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond
as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF ACCESS AGREEMENT - SOIL BORINGS AND GROUND SAMPLINGS -
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Access Agreement between the City of South Bend
and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management,100 North Senate, Indianapolis, Indiana,
for soil borings and ground samplings in the Rum Village area. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - REVENUE BONDS - PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICE CENTER
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Inks, Economic Development, has submitted the Completion Certificate
for Revenue Bonds for the above referred to project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded
by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Certificate of Completion was approved.
APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - WATER WORKS OLIVE
STREET PUMPING STATION - GIBSON-LEWIS LLC - PROJECT NO 102-067 (BOND)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Bob Krol, Water Works, has submitted the Certificate of Substantial
Completion on behalf of Gibson Lewis LLC, 1001 West I I" Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, for the
above referred to project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried,
the Project Completion Affidavit was approved.
APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - OLIVER SCHOOL
DEMOLITION - R&R EXCAVATING, INC. - PROJECT NO. 102-067 (BOND)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Bob Krol, Water Works, has submitted the Certificate of Substantial
Completion on behalf of R&R Excavating, Inc., Mishawaka, Indiana, for the above referred to
project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Project
Completion Affidavit was approved.
APPROVE IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT
Mr. Tony Molnar, Division of Engineering, submitted the following Irrevocable Standby Letter of
Credit to the Board and recommended approval:
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 128
ISSUED BY: First Federal Savings Bank
FOR: Royal Oak Estates, Phase III
AMOUNT: $47,675.00
EXPIRES: December 31, 2003
IMPROVEMENT: Final Asphalt Topcoat
Mr. Inks made a motion that the Letter of Credit, as outlined above, be approved. Mr. Littrell
seconded the motion which carried.
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT PROCESSION - CLYDESDALE
TOUR/PROCESSION - UNITED BEVERAGE
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic and Lighting, Park
Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Mr. Steve Infalt, United Beverage, 840 United Drive, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above
referred to procession on October 16 and 17, 2003, on the designated route as submitted. Upon a
motion made by Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - PEASHWAY FROM ST.
JOSEPH TO FOSTER - CHILDREN'S GET-TOGETHER
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic and Lighting, Police
Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Teresa
Stavros, 214 Peashway, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to block party on
October 25, 2003, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr.
Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY - FIRST PAPER
ALLEY NORTH OF DELAWARE STREET AT PHILIPPA RUNNING WEST
Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. J. S. Panzica, 6124 York, South Bend, Indiana, has submitted a request
to vacate the above referred to alley. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable
recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police
Department, Fire Department, Sanitation, Department of Economic Development and the
Department of Public Works. Engineering stated that the petitioner should resolve the "T" alley
turning radius so that vehicles do not encroach other property. In addition, if this alley is vacated,
it be done so subject to any utility easements that are necessary Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion
that the Clerk send a letter to the petitioner addressing these concerns. Mr. Inks seconded the motion
which carried.
APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATION FOR A TRANSIENT MERCHANT - NEW SUPER
SALE
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a License Application for a Transient Merchant, as
submitted by Ms. Robin Russ, 3810 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan to conduct the sale of
miscellaneous items at the Century Center on October 17, 18 and 19, 2003. Favorable
recommendations have been received from the Building Department and the Legal Department.
Recommendations were not received by the Police Department or the Fire Department. Upon a
motion made by Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the License Application was approved.
TO CONDUCT RED RIBBON MARCH - UCADDA/SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Mr. Gilot stated that the requestor for the march withdrew their request. There was no action taken
by the Board on this matter.
APPROVAL OF HOUSE MOVE
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, requested approval to issue
a moving permit to move a residential dwelling from 812 Thomas Street to the northeast corner of
Chapin and Hoose Court. Mr. Fozo stated that favorable recommendations have been received by
the utility companies, Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. Additionally, the Certificate
of Insurance has been submitted, and all the appropriate permits have been issued. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Littrell and seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF AWNING -106 NORTH MAIN - CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM
- CITY AWNING
Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division of
Engineering, Police Department, Building Commissioner, Fire Department and the Legal
Department, for the installation of an awning at 106 North Main Street, as submitted by City
Awning, 4614 Burnett, South Bend, Indiana. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr.
Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REQUEST FOR CHARITABLE SOLICITATION - AMERICAN
DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department and
the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Jenny Weintz, 59738
Bluebird Court, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to charitable solicitation at
Ireland and Michigan on October 18, 2003, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Board of Public
Works strongly discourages a solicitation at this very busy intersection, which could be a potential
risk for the participants. If this organization does determine to conduct the solicitation, the Board
of Public Works is requesting that all participants wear safety vests or clothing, and not to block
vehicular traffic. Upon a motion made by Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the
recommendation was acknowledged.
APPROVE OF REQUEST FOR FUND RAISER - PET REFUGE - 52600 OLIVE ROAD
Mr. Gilot stated Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development, recommended the use of the above listed
location for a Fund Raiser event by Pet Refuge, on October 17 and 18, 2003. Mr. Case will provide
proof of Insurance for this event. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and
carried, the request was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following traffic control
device was approved:
Revision - Parking
"U.S. Marshal Parking Only"
East Side of Main Street from
Restriction
to "Police Parking Only"
Jefferson to Alley South of
Jefferson
Revision - Parking
"County Police Parking
South Side of Jefferson Street
Restriction
Only" to "U.S. Marshal
from Main Street to Alley
Parking Only"
East of Main
Revision - Time Restriction
One Hour Parking to One
South Side of East Jefferson
Half Hour Parking
from Key Bank Driveway
Entrance west 40 Feet
New Installation - Reserved
431 South Illinois
All Criteria Has Been Met
Handicapped Accessible
Parking Space Signs
New Installation - Reserved
1921 East Fox
All Criteria Has Been Met
Handicapped Accessible
Parking Space Signs
New Installation - Reserved
701 West Colfax
All Criteria Has Been Met
Handicapped Accessible
Parking Space Signs
New Installation - "No Turn
Twyckenham/McKinley
School Crossing
On Red"
FILING OF SAFETY REPORTS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Division of Environmental Services, Street Department, Division of Engineering, Water Works
and Equipment Services submitted Safety Reports for September 2003. These reports will reflect
injuries/accidents for each month and provide for a comparison. There being no further discussion,
upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the reports were accepted and
filed.
FILING OF MONTHLY REPORT - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Mr. Ken Zmudzinski, Environmental Services, submitted a report for the Division of Environmental
Services, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Organic Resources, Solid Waste and Sewer Repair,
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for the month of September 2003. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Mr.
Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the report was accepted and filed.
FILING OF MONTHLY REPORT -WATER WORKS
Mr. Andy Wierzbicki, Water Works, submitted a report for the Division of Environmental Services,
for the Water Works Division, for the month of September 2003. There being no further discussion,
upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the report was accepted and
filed.
FILING OF QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION REPORT DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, submitted a Quarterly Construction Report for July,
August and September 2003 for construction projects in the Division of Engineering. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the report was accepted and filed.
RELEASE OF EASEMENTS - LOTS 6 AND & - RIVERS LANDING
Upon a motion made by Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above referred to easement
was approved. This easement is for Lots 6 and 7 in Rivers Landing, and there are no utilities in the
easement.
FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Certificates
of Insurance were accepted for filing:
Marriott International
10400 Fernwood Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Lawson -Fisher Associates
525 West Washington
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Gibson -Lewis, LLC
1001 West 11 `" Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544-0488
Centex Rodgers, Inc.
2636 Elm HillPike Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
APPROVE AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR AND EXCAVATION BONDS
Mr. Anthony Molnar, Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractors and Excavation Bonds be approved and/or released as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Daniel P. Miller d/b/a Kingdon Builders
Gerald Zock d/b/a Jerico
Dennis Amos and Amos Concrete
Construction, Inc.
Charles Stewart
Charles Stewart
EXCAVATION BONDS
Gerald Zock d/b/a Jerico
Ark Engineering Services, Inc
Approved September 19, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Approved September 18, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Approved September 29, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Released October 13, 2003
Approved September 25, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Approved September 18, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Approved September 22, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
and/or released as outlined above. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried.
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APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Gilot stated that the following claims were submitted to the Board for approval:
Name
Amount of Claim
Date
City of South Bend
$1,470,115.26
September 29, 2003
City of South Bend
$1,023,449.41
October 6, 2003
City of South Bend
$2,100,711.66
October 13, 2003
Gibson Lewis LLC (Water
$18,346.68
August 1, 2003
Works Olive Street Pumping
Station)
Gibson Lewis LLC (Water
$25,383.73
September 5, 2003
Works Olive Street Pumping
Station)
St. Joseph County Housing
$16,700.00
September 25, 2003
Consortium
St. Joseph County Housing
$16,500.00
September 25, 2003
Consortium
St. Joseph County Housing
$33.00
September 19, 2003
Consortium
St. Joseph County Housing
$33.00
September 19, 2003
Consortium
St. Joseph County Housing
$3047.94
September 19, 2003
Consortium
St. Joseph County Housing
$978.31
September 23, 2003
Consortium
St. Joseph County Housing
$33.00
September 19, 2003
Consortium
Mr. Littrell made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr.
Inks seconded the motion which carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell,
seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Gary A. Gilot, President
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Carl P. Littrell, Member
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I onald 9.Inks, Member
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Angel . Jacob, CIVrk
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