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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2003
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, October
27, 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.
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following items were
added to the agenda:
- Grant Agreements - LaSalle Residential Enhancement Program (3)
- Addendum I - Bendix Drive Relocation - The Troyer Group
- Traffic Control Devices (3)
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on October 8 and 13, 2003 were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT - HOMIER
DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a License
Application for a Transient Merchant, as submitted by Mr. Charles Homier, 601 East Lamont Road,
Huntington, Indiana, to conduct the sale of miscellaneous items on December 4 through December
7, 2003 at the Century Center. It was noted favorable recommendations have been received by the
Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the Legal Department. A recommendation was not
received by the Police Department.
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. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the License
Application was approved, subject to a favorable recommendation by the Police Department.
AWARD BID - TRANS TECH INDUSTRIAL DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 103-056 (TIF)
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on September 15, 2003, bids were received
and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell recommends
that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Rieth Riley
Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $95,621.24. Therefore,
Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined
above. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - EDISON WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATIONS - PHASE I -
PROJECT NO. 103-050 (BOND,
Mr. Andrew Lembaris, DLZ Indiana, 2211 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Board
that on September 15, 2003, bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. After
reviewing those bids, Mr. Lembaris recommends that the Board award the contract to the lowest
responsible and responsive bidder, Kaser Spraker Construction, 25487 West State Road 2, South
Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $1,162,000.00, which is the base bid plus Alternates 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Mr. John Stancati and Mr. John Wiltrout, Water Works, were present, and concurred with the award.
Therefore, Mr. Gilot made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried
AWARD BID - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Mr. Gary Libbey, Code Enforcement, advised the Board that on October 13, 2003, bids were
received and opened for the above referred to vehicles. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Libbey
recommends that the Board award the bids to the highest bidders as follows:
THOMAS STAACK
7772 West County Line Road
Grovertown, Indiana 46531
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CADILLAC STS
1993
IG6KY5294PU832148
$326.00
2
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
1992
4A3CU26A7NE064279
$23.00
5
JEEP WAGONEER
1986
1JCNJ15U2GT028488
$63.00
TOTAL $412.00
RON MOUTRAY
17271 Darden Road
South Bend, Indiana 46635
13 1 TOYOTA PICK-UP 11986 1 JT4RN70D7G0010779 1 $200.50 1
TOTAL $200.50
JOE BOBIK
56942 Cedar Road
Osceola, Indiana 46561
4 FORD BRONCO II 1989 1 1FMCU14T4KUB03571 1 $311.00
TOTAL $311.00
Therefore, Mr. Gilot made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded
as outlined above. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE EOUIPMENT/PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND
SOFTWARE/HARDWARE AGREEMENT - CREDITRON CORPORATION INC (BOND)
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Roxanne Lawson, Water Works, recommended approval of the
purchase of a remittance processing system for the Water Works. Ms. Cynthia Grier, Water Works
Customer Service, was present, and stated that currently the Water Works performs the remittance
of water works billing manually. The new system will reduce labor and receipt processing; will
reduce the deposit time; will provide tracing of checks; will automatically post payments, and will
stop disconnects if a payment is made. The system is compatible with the AS400. The cost of the
system is $58,367.00, with a yearly maintenance agreement of $6,758.00 and a hardware
maintenance agreement of $2,387.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and
carried, the request to purchase the remittance processing system and the two (2) maintenance
agreements were approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION - STATE ROAD 933
FROM ANGELA TO DORR. ROAD - TRANS TECH ELECTRIC - PROJECT NO. 103-032A
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Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No. 1 on behalf of Trans Tech Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana indicating that
the Contract amount be increased $1,890.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order
in the amount of $3 8,512.50. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried,
the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - 14UMBOLDT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - RIETH RILEY
CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO 103-005 (CDBG)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No. 1 on behalf of Rieth Riley Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana indicating
that the Contract amount be increased $6,270.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change
Order in the amount of $121,125.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION/FINAL WAIVER OF LIEN - PALAIS ROYALE
RESTORATION - CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO 101-051 (BOND)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Certificate
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of Completion and Final Waiver of Lien on behalf of Casteel Construction, 23186 West Ireland
Road, South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $6,323,852.00.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Certificate of Completion
and Final Waiver of Lien were approved.
APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION/FINAL WAIVER OF LIEN - BLOWER AND
ENGINE REPLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - BOWEN ENGINEERING -
PROJECT NO. 99-45 (SRF)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Bob Toppel, Environmental Services, has submitted the Certificate of
Completion and Final Waiver of Lien on behalf of Bowen Engineering, Crown Point, Indiana, for
the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $2,157,855.36. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Certificate of Completion and Final Waiver of Lien
were approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT
SADIE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO.103-012
CDBG
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 Project Completion Affidavit were approved subject
to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVE APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT - OLIVER SCHOOL
DEMOLITION - R&R EXCAVATION - PROJECT NO 102-045 (CDBG)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Application
and Certificate for Payment on behalf of R&R Excavating, 2010 Went Avenue, Mishawaka,. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Application and Certificate
for Payment was approved.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS/ADDENDA
The following Community Development Agreements/Addenda were presented to the Board for
approval:
Agreement - Rum Village Residential
1636 Catalpa
$1,347.50
Enhancement Matching Grant
Agreement - Rum Village Residential
1728 Chapin
$5,000.00
Enhancement Matching Grant
Agreement - Keller Park Residential
1119 Kinyon
$1,707.00
Enhancement Matching Grant
Agreement - Keller Park Residential
1214 Academy Place
$5,000.00
Enhancement Matching Grant
Addendum - Keller park Residential
1125 Academy Place
Increase $600.00 -
Enhancement Match Grapt
Total $2,250.00
Grant Agreement - Building Block
1001 Hudson
$125.00
Grant Agreement - Building Block
416 Manitou
$125.00
Grant Agreement - LaSalle Area Residential
1210 North Olive
$640.00
Enhancement Program
Grant Agreement - LaSalle Area Residential
1124 North Meade
$1,483.00
Enhancement Program
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Grant Agreement - LaSalle Area Residential 1126 North Fremont $551.00
Enhancement Program
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above referred to
Agreements/Addenda were approved and executed.
TABLE PROPOSAL - DEVELOPMENT OF WEB PAGE FOR CITY PLAN - JUMP MEDIA
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Proposal was tabled.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - IRONWOOD WOOD IMPROVEMENTS - RIETH
RILEY CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 103-049 (LRSA)
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on October 13, 2003, to Rieth Riley
Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $29,467.79 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Contract was approved and the
appropriate Certificate of Insurance was filed.
APPROVAL OF TRANSITIONAL AGREEMENT - ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - THREE (3 )
DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITIES - KONE INC (BOND)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Kone, Inc., 5201 Park Emerson Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, for the elevator maintenance of the
three (3) downtown parking garages. This Agreement is retroactive to September 1, 2003. Mr. Gilot
noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $1,781.00 on a month to month basis. Therefore, upon
a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and
executed.
TABLE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - ELEVATOR RENOVATIONS - THREE (3)
DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITIES - KONE INC (BOND)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Construction Contract was
tabled.
APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 3 - ADDITIONAL SURVEY AND
MODIFICATIONS OF PLANS - CLEVELAND ROAD ADDED TRAVEL LANES - KEN
HERCEG & ASSOCIATES, INC. (AIRPORT EDA TIF/BOND)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Supplemental Agreement between the City of South
Bend and Ken Herceg and Associates, 211 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, for the above
referred to project. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $6,370.00. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Supplemental Agreement
was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - DESIGN OF A NEW SANITARY SEWER ON DARDEN
ROAD BETWEEN 933 AND LAUREL ROAD - DLZ INDIANA INC (SEWAGE WORKS)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
DLZ Indiana, Inc., 2211 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project. Mr.
Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $10,900.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO.2 - ADD DESIGN OF OLIVE ROAD
AND BRICK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS NORTH OF THE INDIANA TOLL ROAD - DLZ
INDIANA, INC. (AEDA TIF/BOND)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Supplemental Agreement between the City of South
Bend and DLZ Indiana, Inc., 2211 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to
project. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $219,600.00, bringing the total
contract amount to $575,967.40. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, the Supplemental Agreement was approved and executed.
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APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES -
DEMOLITION OF PORTIONS OF STUDEBAKER BUILDING 86 - GRAUVOGEL &
ASSOCIATES (COIT)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Grauvogel & Associates,17660 Fall Creek Drive, Granger, Indiana, for the above referred to project.
Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $1,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - PREPARATION OF BID DOCUMENTS - SELECTED
DEMOLITION - SOUTH BEND STAMPING PLANT PROPERTY - KEN HERCEG &
ASSOCIATES, INC. (COIT)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and Ken
Herceg and Associates, Inc., 211 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to
project. Mr. Gilot noted that the Proposal is in the amount of $19,100.00. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - CITY PLAN OUTREACH MEETINGS - CAPRARO
CONSULTING SERVICES (UDAG PRE -DEVELOPMENT)
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Capraro Consulting Services, 728 South Jackson, Chicago, Illinois, for facilitation of the City Plan
Outreach meetings and the analysis of said meetings. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the
amount of $24,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and
carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
TABLE ADDENDUM NO. 1 - BENDIX DRIVE RELOCATION - THE TROYER GROUP
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Addendum was tabled.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 73-2003 - ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION
AREA IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP (NEW CLEVELAND ROAD ANNEXATION AREA)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING
A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
( NEW CLEVELAND ROAD ANNEXATION AREA)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by the sole (100%) property owner which proposes the
annexation of real estate located in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is
described more particularly at Table 2 on page 12 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses the entire Right -of -Way
consisting of a total of 7,615 feet located in the 21000 and 21500 blocks of New Cleveland Road,
which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately 63%
contiguous. It is anticipated that the annexation area will require a basic level of municipal public
services of a non -capital improvement nature, including street and road maintenance, street
sweeping, flushing, snow removal, as well as services of a capital improvement nature, including
availability of a sanitary sewer system, a water distribution system and street lighting; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and
establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of services of a non -capital nature,
including street and road maintenance, street sweeping, flushing, and snow removal, and other non -
capital services normally provided within the corporate boundaries; and services of a capital
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improvement nature including, street lighting, a sanitary sewer extension, a water distribution
system, and a storm water system to be furnished to the territory to be annexed (2) the method(s)
of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that
services of a non -capital nature will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the
effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in a manner equivalent in standard
and scope to similar non -capital services provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the
City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, and population density;
(5) that services of a capital improvement nature will be provided to the annexed area within three
(3) years after the effective date of the annexation within the same manner as those services are
provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend regardless of similar
topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state
and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria; and (6) the plan for hiring the employees or other
governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to
be annexed that the real property located in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
consisting of 7,615 feet of Right -of -Way in the 21000 and 21500 blocks of New Cleveland Road
described more particularly at Table 2 on page 12 of Exhibit "A" (The Fiscal Plan) attached hereto
and made a part hereof, be annexed to the City of South Bend.
Section II. That it shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy
of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Works, to furnish to said territory
services of a non -capital nature, such as street and road maintenance, street sweeping, flushing, and
snow removal, within one (1) year of the effective date of the annexation in a manner equivalent in
standard and scope to services furnished by the City to other areas of the City regardless of similar
topography, patterns of land utilization, and population density; and to furnish to said territory,
services of a capital improvement nature such as a street light system, a sanitary sewer system, a
water distribution system, and a storm water system, within three (3) years of the effective date of
the annexation in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate
boundaries of the City of South Bend regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or
population density.
Section III. That the Board of Public Works shall and does hereby now establish and adopt
The Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, for the furnishing of said
services to the territory to be annexed, which provides, among other things, that sanitary sewer main
lines and a water main line are currently in place and available to service this annexation area; that
a metered street lighting service is being installed by St. Joseph County which the City will own and
operate after annexation, and that a drainage plan is approved and in place.
Adopted the 27TH Day of October 2003.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Gary Gilot, President
s/Carl Littrell, Member
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.75-2003 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Resolution was
adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
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WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property is
unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend:
ONE (1) ZOOM TOUCH 600 CAMERA, S/N 5024136
ONE (1) FUJICA CAMERA, S/N 249129
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes procedure for disposal of
personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer
needed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the items listed above are no longer needed by the City; is unfit for the purpose for which
they were intended and have an estimated value of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said items may be transferred or sold at public auction
or private sale, without advertising. However, if the property is deemed worthless, such may be
demolished or junked.
ADOPTED this 27th Day of October 2003.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Gary A. Gilot, President
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 76-2003 - APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
TO MADISON CENTER, INC.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF
REAL PROPERTY TO MADISON CENTER, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend ("City") is the owner of the following described real
property located within the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Number Six (6), Dinans Second Addition
to the City of South Bend; thence in a straight line in a northeasterly direction to the
North boundary line of said Lot 6, at a point Ninety-five (95) feet West of the
Northeast corner of said Lot 6; thence in a straight line in a Northwesterly direction
to the Northwest corner of Lot Ten (1), in said Addition; thence in a Southwesterly
direction along the Southeasterly line of Crescent Avenue a distance of fourteen and
seventy-five hundredths (14.75) feet; thence Southeasterly Eighty-seven and three
tenths (87.3) feet parallel with and fourteen (14) feet from the second straight line
above mentioned; thence in a Southwesterly direction to the Southeasterly corner of
Lot Eleven (11) of said Addition; thence in a Southeasterly direction to the point of
beginning,
hereinafter referenced as the "Property"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-9-6-3, the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend ("Board") has custody and may maintain all real and personal property of the City; and
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WHEREAS, Ind. Code § 36-1-11-1(b)(7) permits the City, acting by and through the Board,
to transfer property to an Indiana nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section
501 of the Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, Madison Center, Inc. is a not -for -profit corporation organized under the laws
of the State of Indiana and exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code;
and
WHEREAS, City, through the Board, desires to transfer the Property to Madison Center, Inc.
for use by Madison Center, Inc. in expanding its present facilities, and Madison Center, Inc. desires
to accept the transfer of the Property from City under such terms and conditions as determined by
the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THAT:
1. The Board hereby approves the transfer of the following -described real property to
Madison Center, Inc., subject to the terms and conditions set forth in that certain Purchase
Agreement dated , 2003 by and between the Parties and further subject to that certain
Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development dated , 2003 ("Contract") by
and between Madison Center, Inc. and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing body
of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment, said Contract recorded in the Office of the
Recorder for St. Joseph County, Indiana on , 2003 as Document No.
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Number Six (6), Dinans Second Addition
to the City of South Bend; thence in a straight line in a northeasterly direction to the
North boundary line of said Lot 6, at a point Ninety-five (95) feet West of the
Northeast corner of said Lot 6; thence in a straight line in a Northwesterly direction
to the Northwest corner of Lot Ten (1), in said Addition; thence in a Southwesterly
direction along the Southeasterly line of Crescent Avenue a distance of fourteen and
seventy-five hundredths (14.75) feet; thence Southeasterly Eighty-seven and three
tenths (87.3) feet parallel with and fourteen (14) feet from the second straight line
above mentioned; thence in a Southwesterly direction to the Southeasterly corner of
Lot Eleven (11) of said Addition; thence in a Southeasterly direction to the point of
beginning.
2. The transfer shall take place at a simultaneous closing at the time that the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission transfers additional real property to Madison Center, Inc. in accordance
with that certain Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development dated , 2003 related to
the expansion of Madison Center, Inc.
3. The Board hereby appoints Assistant City Attorney Cheryl A. Greene as its Agent for
purposes of executing all documents in connection with the transfer of the above -described property
and shall cause the quit claim deed conveying the Property to Madison Center, Inc. to be promptly
recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary Gilot
s/Carl Littrell
s/Donald E. Inks
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2003
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 77-2003 - TEMPORARILY EXTENDING THE 1998 CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC
HEARING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution was
adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TEMPORARILY EXTENDING THE 1998
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST
AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, on October 19,1998 the Board of Public Works ("Board") of the City of South
Bend, Indiana entered into a Cable Television Franchise Agreement ("Agreement") with Heritage
Cablevision Associates, Inc. d/b/a TCI of Michiana, Inc. ("TCI"); and
WHEREAS, the TCI Franchise Agreement with the City of South Bend dated October 19,
1998 is currently in effect between the Board and TCI's successor, Cable Communications, Inc.,
(COMCAST); and
WHEREAS, in order to determine whether Comcast has performed its duties under the
Agreement sufficient to authorize a ten (10) year extension of the Agreement, the City of South Bend
desires to secure additional information from COMCAST and to conduct a public hearing regarding
COMCAST'S performance and service to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Board requires more time to fully determine whether the October 1998
Agreement with COMCAST should be renewed by its terms for another ten (10) years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board ofPublic Works of the City of South
Bend as follows:
Section I. The cable Franchise Agreement dated October 19, 1998 between the Board of
Public Works and COMCAST is hereby extended to and now expires on December 31, 2003.
Section II. The Board of Public Works will hold a public hearing to receive from South Bend
residents input and comment on COMCAST'S cable service, and such hearing is scheduled for
Novemberl7, 2003 at 5 o'clock p. in.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BY ITS BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary Gilot, President
s/Carl Littrell, Member
ATTEST: s/Don Inks, Member
Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
RATIFY RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - MANITOU PLACE FROM FOREST
TO PARK AVENUE - HALLOWEEN PARTY
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 Mr. Stan
Molenda, 1005 Portage, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to block party on
October 26, 2003, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by
Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was ratified.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF AWNING - 115 NORTH MAIN STREET
Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division of
Engineering, Police Department, and the Building Commissioner for the installation of an awning
at 115 North Main Street, the Budney Building. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by
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Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
RATIFY RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT RED RIBBON MARCH
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic and Lighting, Police
Department, Park Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Ms. Gladys Muhammad, South Bend Heritage Foundation, 803 Lincolnway West, South Bend,
Indiana, to conduct the above referred to march on October 26, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:3 0 p.m.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was
ratified.
TABLE LICENSE APPLICATION - SCRAP METAL DEALERS/JUNK DEALERS/RECYCLING
OPERATIONS/TRANSFER STATIONS
Mr. Gilot stated that the following application has been received:
Michael's Tire Recycling
700 West Chippewa
It was noted that an favorable recommendations have been received by the Fire Department. Code
Enforcement stated there were violations from the Indiana Department of Environmental
Management. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the License
Application was tabled, pending further information
RATIFY RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - ARTHUR FROM MINER TO COLFAX
- DAISY HALL PARK OPENING
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 Mr. Richard
Hill, 1325 East Cedar, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to event, on October 26,
2003, from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and
carried, the recommendation was ratified.
APPROVE/DENY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following traffic control
devices were approved/denied:
New Installation - Handicapped
Accessible Parking Space Signs
1441 Mishawaka Avenue
All criteria has been met.
New Installation - Handicapped
613 South 261h Street
All criteria has been met.
Accessible Parking Space Signs
New Installation - Handicapped
3931 Montgolfier
Denied - Parking is
Accessible Parking Space Signs
available. Parking areas
are private property.
APPROVAL OF TRIPLE TRAILER PERMIT - CONWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Mr. Gilot stated a Triple Trailer Permit has been submitted to the Board for approval by Mr. Chuck
Patrick, Con -Way Transportation Services, 1530 South Olive, South Bend, Indiana, for ingress and
egress from the Toll Road. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried,
the Triple Trailer Permit was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESERVED HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT
Mr. Gilot stated a Reserved Handicap Parking Permit Application has been submitted to the Board
for approval by Ms. Angelica Cantrell, 3985 Heritage Court, Mishawaka, Indiana, for reserved
handicap parking in front of the County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all
the required paperwork has been submitted to the Board. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot,
seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Reserved Handicap Parking Permit was approved.
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REGULAR MEETING OC_ TOBER 27.2003
APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ENTRY UPON PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR DRILLING
PURPOSES
- ARK ENGINEERING
- PARAMOUNT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Mr. Gilot stated that the Authorization for Entry Upon Public Property for Drilling Purposes for Ark
Engineering, 8130 South Meridian, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Paramount Environmental Services,
Post Office Box 427, Portage, Indiana, have been received for the purpose of performing soil borings
and drilling wells to monitor groundwater and soil pollution for their clients. Paramount
Environmental wishes to perform these services in the eastern right of way of Prairie Street northeast
of the intersection of Prairie Street and Scott Street. Ark Engineering wishes to perform these
services in the right of way along West Sample Street near the intersection of Albert and in the alley
behind said property which runs parallel to Sample Street and east of Albert, 2334 Prairie Avenue,
and the 2600 block of South Michigan. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell
and carried, the requests were approved, subject to a final report from these two companies to be
forwarded to the Board of Public Works
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT
Mr. Gilot stated that a REVOCABLE Permit has been receive from L.L. Geans to perform a street
cut on Jefferson from approximately 227 West Jefferson to the previous site of the First Source
Bank. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Revocable Permit
was approved.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Certificate
of Insurance was accepted for filing:
St. Margaret's House Inc.
117 North Lafayette
South Bend, Indiana 46601
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
Majority Builders
Jordan Concrete Construction
EXCAVATION BONDS
Willie's Construction Company, Inc.
Asphalt Engineers, Inc.
Majority Builders
Released Effective October 27, 2003
Approved Effective October 22, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Approved Effective October 17, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Approved Effective October 13, 2003,
Pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000
Released October 27, 2003
Mr. Gilot made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
and/or released as outlined above. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
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
$2,892,638.44
October 20, 2003
City of South Bend
$1,651,192.67
October 27, 2003
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St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$5,410.11
October 10, 2003
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$15.07
October 9, 2003
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$33,400.00
October 9, 2003
Casteel Construction (South Bend Fire
Department New Headquarters and Central Fire
Station)
$686,907.00
October 11, 2003
Mr. Gilot made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr.
Littrell 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 Mr. Inks and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
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Carl P. Littrell, Member
Donald E. Inks, Member
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Angela k1jacob, Cle c
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