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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2002
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November
12, 2002, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell and Mr. Donald E. Inks present.
Also present was Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar.
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/TABLED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following items were
added/tabled:
- Claims - Added
- Contract, Extension of Street Materials - Added
- Proposal - Engineering Services - Lawson Fisher Associates - Tabled
- Recommendation - Street Name Change - Tabled
PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT - CENTRE
TOWNSHIP LION'S CLUB
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 Mr. Dennis Leyes, 21234 Clover Hill
Court, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the sale of Christmas trees and wreaths at the Scottsdale Mall
north parking lot November 26, 2002 through December 24, 2002. Favorable recommendations
have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the
Legal Department.
Mr. Don Gilpen, Lions Club, was present, and stated that the Lions Club is holding this sale for
contributions which are returned to the community for scholarships, eye car and Camp Millhouse.
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 Application
for a Transient Merchant License was approved. Was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT - CHUCK
HOMIER' S SALE
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 Mr. Charles Homier, 601 East
Lamont Road, Huntington, Indiana, to conduct the sale of miscellaneous items at the Armed Forces
Reserve, Kemble Street, South Bend, Indiana, December 5 - 8, 2002. Favorable recommendations
have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the
Legal Department.
There being no 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 Application
for a Transient Merchant License was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) MORE OR LESS, INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA
(OPTIMAL EMISSION SPECTROMETER) - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to equipment.
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 bid was were opened and publicly read:
THERMO ELEMENTAL
27 Forge Parkway
Franklin, Maine 02038
Bid was signed by Mr. Lou Marciello
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted
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BID: $73,474.00 (includes discount of $30,953.00)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the above bids were referred
to Environmental Services 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 bid was opened and publicly read:
TOM BROWNING
31355 State Road 4
North Liberty, Indiana 46554
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No.
Make of Vehicle
Year
Vin #
Bid
1
SAAB
1985
YS3AM36J1F2013033
$ 20.00
2
HYUNDAI
1990
2HMBG32SLB014166
$ 56.00
3
GMC PICKUP
1986
1 GTDC 14H5GJ529236
$168.90
4
LINCOLN
1991
ILNCM82WOMY620299
$ 20.00
5
BUICK
1988
2G4WD14W5J1516990
$ 20.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above bids were referred
to Code Enforcement for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - U.S. 31 TRUNK SEWER EXTENSION -_PROJECT NO. 102-062
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on October 28, 2002, bids were received
and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Gilot recommends that
the Board award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Youngs Excavating,
Post Office Box 2766, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $466,332.00. Therefore, Mr. Inks made
a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr.
Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - TWO (2) MORE
OR LESS, 1,500 G.P.M. MOTORIZED PUMPING FIRE APPARATUS
In a memorandum to the Board, Fire Chief Luther Taylor, requested permission to advertise for the
receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot,
seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved,
subject to City Council action on the appropriation.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - SOUTH BEND DAM REPAIRS - PHASE I - NORTHERN
INDIANA CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, has submitted Change Order No. 2 on behalf
of Northern Indiana Construction, Post Office Box 133, Mishawaka, Indiana indicating that the
Contract amount be increased $61,303.67 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in
the amount of $955,443.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried,
the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - SHERIDAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS (RE -BID
NILES CONCRETE SAWING & CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 101-023
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on October 24, 2002, to Niles Concrete
sawing & Construction, Post Office Box 1299, Niles, Michigan, in the amount of $140,908.00 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
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and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment
Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION TO FACADE - DREWRY
BREWERY COMPLEX - ARSEE ENGINEERS, INC.
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and Arsee
Engineers, Inc., 14500 East 136t" Street, Noblesville, Indiana, for the above referred to project. Mr.
Gilot noted that the Proposal is in the amount of $9,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - ENGINEERING SERVICES - RELOCATION OF BENDIX
DRIVE ALONG BERTRAND AND MEADE STREET -THE TROYER GROUP
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
the Troyer Group, 550 Union, Mishawaka, Indiana, for the above referred to project. Mr. Gilot noted
that the Agreement is in the amount of $109,365.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell,
seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT EXTENSION - STREET MATERIALS
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Walsh and Kelly, Walsh & Kelly, Inc., 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, for an extension
of the bid award for street materials for 2002-2003. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot,
seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF TRIPLE TRAILER COMBINATION PERMIT -CONWAY TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES, INC.
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Conway Transportation Services, Inc., 10080 South Harlem, Bridgeview, Illinois, for a designated
route to and from the Toll Road for operation of triple trailers on City of South Bend streets.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 68-2002 - A RESOLUTION RATIFYING CONFIRMING AND
APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN RELATED TO THE AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AND COOREMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
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. 68-2002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING
CERTAIN ACTIONS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN RELATED TO
THE AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND
COOREMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana ("City") and the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission ("Commission") have determined that residential development in the City's Airport
Economic Development Area will encourage economic development in the area by providing
readily -available housing that is complementary to businesses in and near the area, will encourage
existing businesses to remain or expand, will facilitate increased employment activities and private
sector investment in the City and will protect and increase state and local tax bases and encourage
overall economic growth in Indiana and is in the best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, Cooreman Real Estate Group, Inc. has heretofore proposed to prepare, fund and
implement a plan for the development of two (2) residential single-family subdivision projects to be
located in the Airport Economic Development Area to be known as "Villas at Lake Blackthorn" and
"Westwood Knolls at Lake Blackthorn" ("Project"); and
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WHEREAS, the City believes that the Project is in the best interests of the health, safety and
the social and economic welfare of the City and its residents and that the Project complies with
federal, state and local laws under which the Project has been undertaken and is being assisted; and
WHEREAS, Developer, City and the Commission have memorialized their intentions and
understanding in a contract related to the Project being that certain "Agreement By and Among the
City of South Bend, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Cooreman Real Estate Group,
Inc. Relating to the Development Commonly Known As `Villas at Lake Blackthorn' and `Westwood
Knolls at Lake Blackthorn"' ("Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-4-5-3, the Mayor for the City of South Bend is
empowered to sign contracts of the City and in order to facilitate the Project, the Mayor has
heretofore executed the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, at the Commission has heretofore executed the Agreement at its meeting of
November 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works desires to ratify the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Board of Public Works as
follows:
1. The actions taken by the Mayor of the City of South Bend relating to the Project,
including the execution of the Agreement on behalf of the City are hereby in all respects ratified,
confirmed and approved.
2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Board of
Public Works.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana
held on November 12, 2002 at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary Gilot, President
s/Carl Littrell, Member
s/Don Inks, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - 1000 WEST BRYAN
Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. Willie Rogers, 1033 West Bryan, South Bend, Indiana submitted a
request for a an alley vacation near 1033 West Bryan. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt
of favorable recommendations concerning this request from the Division of Engineering, Police
Department, Fire Department, Area Plan, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic
Development and the Department of Public Works. Area Plan stated that a utility easement may
be necessary. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the requested
alley vacation was approved. The Clerk of the Board will forward a letter to the homeowner
advising them of the recommendations and comments.
REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - I I I I KINYON STREET
Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. Craig Craft, 1111 Kinyon Street, South Bend, Indiana submitted a
request for a an alley vacation near 1111 Kinyon Street. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in
receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this request from the Division of Engineering,
Police Department, Fire Department, Area Plan, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic
Development and the Department of Public Works. Area Plan stated that a utility easement may
be necessary. Engineering stated that there are no public water or sewer mains in this alley. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the requested alley vacation was
approved. The Clerk of the Board will forward a letter to the homeowner advising them of the
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recommendations and comments.
REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - MILLER COURT
Mr. Gilot indicated that Watterud Inc., Granger, Indiana submitted a request for a an alley vacation
near Miller Court. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations
concerning this request from the Division of Engineering, Police Department, Fire Department, Area
Plan, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public
Works. Area Plan and Engineering stated that a utility easement may be necessary. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the requested alley vacation was approved.
The Clerk of the Board will forward a letter to the homeowner advising them of the
recommendations and comments.
REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - 114 EAST ECKMAN
Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. Michael Emery, 114 East Eckman, South Bend, Indiana submitted a
request for a an alley vacation near 114 East Eckman. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt
of favorable recommendations concerning this request from the Division of Engineering, Police
Department, Fire Department, Area Plan, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic
Development and the Department of Public Works. Area Plan stated that a utility easement may
be necessary. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the requested
alley vacation was approved. The Clerk of the Board will forward a letter to the homeowner
advising them of the recommendations and comments.
REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - 639 NORTH BROOKFIELD
Mr. Gilot indicated that Ms. Estella Smith, 639 North Brookfield, South Bend, Indiana submitted
a request for a an alley vacation near 639 North Brookfield. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in
receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this request from the Division of Engineering,
Police Department, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic Development and the
Department of Public Works. The Fire Department stated that 635 North Brookfield would not have
access to their garage. The Division of Engineering stated that the proposed vacation would create
a "T" alley. Since it is only one lot in length, large vehicles can safely and conveniently back out.
There is a garage on the lot at 635 North Brookfield with access from the vacated alley. The two
properties benefitting fro the vacation, 635 and 639, will need to arrange cross -access agreements
and closure plan to close the Brookfield street curb cut or transform it to a driveway for garage
access and block access to the orth/south alley. Area Plan stated that a utility easement and
additional turning radii for the newly created stub alley may be necessary. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the requested alley vacation was approved. The
Clerk of the Board will forward a letter to the homeowner advising them of the recommendations
and comments.
REQUEST TO XACATE AN ALLEY - 2909 SUGAR MAPLE LANE
Mr. Gilot indicated that Ms. Julia Greene, 2909 Sugar Maple North, South Bend, Indiana submitted
a request for a an alley vacation near 2909 Sugar Maple North. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is
in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this request from the Police Department, Bureau
of Sanitation. Engineering's concern is the petitioner standing make the petition; if she is the owner
of the property adjacent to the segment being proposed for vacation. If she is not, would she be able
to persuade the owner to make the petition. The vacation would severely limit vehicular access to
the street network for several hundred residents. It would be the petitioners's responsibility to
provide alternate access in order to receive a recommendation to vacate this street segment. Also,
it would be necessary to close the curb cut for Sugar Maple Lane and to create a cul-de-sac or other
means in the public right of way for vehicles to turn and reverse direction at the est end of the
vacated segment. The Fire Department stated their response time would be longer. Area Plan
recommends that this street remain open, as it would create problems for emergency services as well
as increase traffic at other locations. Community and Economic Development does not recommend
vacation of this alley, for traffic circulation planning. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded
by Mr. Inks and carried, the Board instructed the Clerk of the Board to forward a letter to the
homeowner advising them of the recommendations and comments.
REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - NEAR PRAIRIE AND INDIANA
Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. Claude Joyner, 4615 Schaper, Fort Wayne, Indiana submitted a request
for a an alley vacation near Prairie and Indiana. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of
favorable recommendations concerning this request from the Division of Engineering, Police
Department, Fire Department, Area Plan, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic
Development and the Department of Public Works. Engineering stated that it appears that the
neighboring property, used as a parking lot for a club, uses the alley approach for access to the
parking lot. Area Plan stated that a utility easement may be necessary. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the requested alley vacation was approved. The Clerk of
the Board will forward a letter to the homeowner advising them of the recommendations and
comments.
REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - 308 SOUTH FRANCES
Mr. Gilot indicated that Ms. Martha Lewis, 308 South Frances, South Bend, Indiana submitted a
request for a an alley vacation near 308 South Frances. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt
of favorable recommendations concerning this request from the Division of Engineering, Police
Department, Area Plan, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic Development and the
Department of Public Works. Engineering stated there is a garage on Lot 13 on Quimby Street that
uses the alley for access. The owners may need to make cross -access agreements. The curb cut on
Quimby Street will need to be closed or transformed into a driveway. The Fire Department stated
that the residents at 1009 Quimby will not be able to bet in their garage. Area Plan stated the this
alley should not be vacated. Currently, the parking pad for Lot 12 and garages for Lots 13 and 10
access directly off this alley. Also, the most direct access to the garage on Lot 7 may be from this
alley. This would also present a hardship to Lot 11, west of the alley. Because of the lot width,
should this alley be vacated and the property developed, there would be no sufficient way to access
the rear of the property. In addition, a utility easement may be necessary. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the requested alley vacation was approved. The Clerk
of the Board will forward a letter to the homeowner advising them of the recommendations and
comments.
ACCEPTANCE OF NEW STREETS INTO CITY OF SOUTH BEND STREET INVENTORY
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Tony Molnar, Permits Manager, requested the submitted listing
of new streets be added to the Indiana Department of Transportation (InDOT) Street Inventory for
the City of South Bend. In order to be added to this list, all streets must be accepted by the City and
proof of the acceptance must be forwarded to InDOT. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded
by Mr. Gilot and carried, the new streets, as submitted, were accepted. The Board also requested that
additional alleys, which must have street names assigned, be added to this inventory before the year
end.
ACCEPT CONCEPT - ENCROACHMENT ALLOWANCE - CROWE CHIZEK MINOR
SUBDIVISION - PROHEALTH - ST. JOSEPH STREET AND WESTERN AVENUE
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Kenneth Jones, Wightman Petrie, Inc., 4703 Chester Drive, Elkhart,
Indiana, requested an encroachment allowance. It was discovered through survey that the existing
parking lot for St. Joseph Care Group (Pro -Health) encroaches slightly in the right of way lines on
St. Joseph Street and Western Avenue. The Board suggested an Agreement be drawn up concerning
the encroachment allowance, with the notation that as the land in this area is developed, the
encroachment be removed.
APPROVAL OF GRANT OF LICENSES
Mr. Thomas Bodnar requested the Board approve two (2) Grant of Licenses for the Wells Fargo
Bank, Inc., for placement of two revokable, non-exclusive licenses at an area adjacent to 112 West
Jefferson, above and below the ground, for placement of a night bank depository. Upon a motion
made by, seconded by and carried, the Grant of Licenses was approved.
APPROVAL OF ENCROACHMENT ALLOWANCE - ST. JOSEPH AND WESTERN AVENUE -
PRO -HEALTH
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Kenneth Jones, Wightman Petrie, 4703 Chester Drive, Elkhart, Indiana,
requested an encroachment allowance, for the parking lot for St. Joseph Care Group (Pro -Health),
as it encroaches slightly on the right of way lines on St. Joseph Street and e3stern Avenue. Upon
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a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Encroachment Allowance was
approved.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to
Remonstrate as submitted by Garden Homes, 17874 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana. The
Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary water system
of the City, to provide sanitary water service to 17874 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, ), Garden
Homes waives and releases any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future
annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that
the Consent be approved. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to
Remonstrate as submitted by Place Realty, 2133 Foxboro Court, Mishawaka, Indiana. The Consent
indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary water and sewer system
of the City, to provide sanitary water and sewer service to Laurel Creek Subdivision, Place Realty
waives and releases any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future
annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that
the Consent be approved. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following traffic control
devices were approved:
New Installation - Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Signs - 1719 South Kendall
New Installation - Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Signs - 1601 North Wilber
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Gilot stated that the following claims were submitted to the Board for approval:
Name
Amount of Claim
Date
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$7,599.00
November 6, 2002
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$ 268.40
November 8, 2002
Mr. Gilot made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Inks
seconded the motion which carried.
RATIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEMS
Upon a motion made by, seconded by and carried, the following agenda items were ratified. It was
noted these agenda items were approved by the Board of Public Works at the agenda session held
on November 7, 2002.
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 10:32 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
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VEMBER 12 2002
Carl P. Littrell, Member
Do ald E. Inks, Member
ATTEST:
Angela K. Jacob, CIA
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday,
November 7, 2002, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell present. Mr. Donald
E. Inks was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on October 28, 2002, were approved.
AWARD BID - TJX SITE - DEMOLITION. GRADING AND DRAINAGE - PROJECT NO. 102-
034C
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on October 28, 2002, 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, National
Environmental Services, Post Office Box 300, Clear Creek, Indiana in the amount of $2,276,156.00,
which is the base bid and Alternate No. 1. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Gilot seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - PALAIS ROYALE RESTORATION - CASTEEL
CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 101-051
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No. 3 on behalf of Casteel Construction, 23186 West Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana indicating
that the Contract amount be increased $115,396.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change
Order in the amount of $6,209,357.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell
and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - 2002 SEWER LINING PROGRAM - 1NSITUFORM
TECHNOLOGIES USA - PROJECT NO. 102-027
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No.1 on behalf of Insituform Technologies USA,12897 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois indicating that
the Contract amount be increased $57,850.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order
in the amount of $598,800.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - 2002
PUBLIC WORKS CURB AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM - ZONE 1 - MCINTYRE AND JONES
CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 102-019
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted the Final Change
Order on behalf of McIntyre and Jones Construction, 2526 West 6t" Street, Mishawaka, Indiana,
indicating that the contract amount be decreased by $110,255.50 for a new contract sum including
this Change Order in the amount of $143,719.50. Additionally submitted was the Project
Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded
by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Final Change Order and the Project Completion Affidavit were
approved subject to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
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438 South Harris
$5,727.35
West Side
1818 South Oliver
$6,084.75
Rum Village
1817 South Douglas
$ 996.12
Rum Village
1801 Kemble
$1,666.88
Rum Village
2133 South Taylor
$1,387.50
Rum Village
2208 South Carlisle
$1,989.75
Rum Village
1817 South Douglas
$4,800.00
Rum Village
1722 Prairie
$3,075.00
Rum Village
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the above referred to
Contracts were approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF LETTER AGREEMENT - DETERMINATION OF MARKET VALUE -
MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTIES - APPRAISAL GROUP INC.
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Appraisal Group Inc., 92 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project for
the South Bend Central Development Area. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of
$3,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the
Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENTS -NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH PROGRAM
The following Agreements were presented to the Board for approval:
Youth for the Community/Lafayette
Boys and Girls Club
$ 353.00
Baskets for patients at Trinity Center
Youth Services Bureau
$2,000.00
Youth Conference at Notre Dame
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the above referred to
Agreements were approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF 2003 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Ms. Cathy Hubbard Shead, Director of Personnel, submitted the 2003 Holiday Schedule for City
Employees and recommended approval. Mayor Stephen Luecke has approved this schedule, which
consists of nine (9) designated holidays and one (1) floating holiday:
New Year's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2003
Friday, April 18, 2003
Monday, May 26, 2003
Friday, July 4, 2003
Monday, September 1, 2003
Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Thursday, November 27, 2003
Friday, November 28, 2003
Thursday, December 25, 2003
In addition to the nine (9) designated holidays above, employees may choose one (1) additional
holiday from the holidays listed below.
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Columbus Day - Observed
Monday, January 20, 2003
Monday, February 17, 2003
Monday, October 13, 2003
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2002
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - 2002
CONCRETE REPAIRS - RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 102-058
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted the Final Change
Order, on behalf of Rieth Riley Construction, ADDRESS, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that the
contract amount be decreased by $9,632.56 for a new contract sum including this Change Order in
the amount of $213,520.07. 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, the Final
Change Order and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved subject to the filing of the
appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT - IACT FOUNDATION STORM WATER PHASE
II ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CD - INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF CITIES AND TOWNS
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, Indianapolis, Indiana, for the purchase of a CD to assist
the City through he storm Water Phase II Permit Requirements and provide examples of programs
to implement in order to meet the six Best Management Practices. Mr. Gilot noted that the
Agreement is in the amount of $1,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded
by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - ABANDONMENT OF WELLS -
MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY - EIS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS, INC.
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
EIS Environmental Engineers, Inc., 1701 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana, for the
abandonment of four (4) wells at the Municipal Services Facility. Mr. Gilot noted that the
Agreement is in the amount of $3,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded
by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - VEHICLE PURCHASE - FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Ford Motor Company, ADDRESS, Dearborn, Michigan, for. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement
is in the amount of . Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and
carried, the Agreement was approved and executed, subject to bidding laws.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - SURVEYING SERVICES - TJX DEMOLITION. GRADING
AND DRAINAGE - DLZ INDIANA - PROJECT NO. 102-34C
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
DLZ Indiana,221 I East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project. Mr. Gilot
noted that the Agreement is in the amount not to exceed $79,150.00. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF MEMBER CONTRACT -PARTICIPATION IN AMERICORPS-SOUTH BEND
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend for four
(4) AmeriCorps members to participate in the AmeriCorps program in South Bend with the Thomas
N. Frederick Juvenile Justice Center, South Bend Heritage, and the Center for the Homeless.. Mr.
Gilot noted there is no cost to the City of South Bend for these Contract.. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE HOUSING REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MATCHING GRANT
AGREEMENTS
The following Agreements were presented to the Board for approval:
1111 Kinyon Street
$3,489.00
Keller Park
1107 Kinyon Street
$3,576.00
Keller Park
917 Bryan Street
$5,833.00
Keller Park
1006 Roosevelt Street
$3,675.00
Keller Park
522 South Brookfield
$ 888.75
West Side
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registration plates removed and hand carried to the Traffic Office where they will be
recorded and stored. As these registration plates expire they will be destroyed and
recorded as being destroyed.
c. The towing vehicles used pursuant to this agreement must be well maintained and
kept clean, as frequently citizens will be accompanying their vehicle back to the
contractor to summon a ride;
d. All towing vehicles used pursuant to this agreement will have a broom, bucket,
and shovel and shall remove all debris from vehicle crash scenes; and shall otherwise
meet the requirements of IC-9-18-13.
e. Each towing vehicle will be clearly marked with the name of the tow service,
address and telephone number on both cab doors of the vehicle; and shall otherwise
meet the requirements of IC 24-4-6-2 .
f. Each contractor will make itself available for semi-annual inspections by the Fire
Department and its Department of Code Enforcement without notice;
g. Each contractor must meet all zoning ordinances established by the City;
h. Each contractor must have an established business and storage lot within the City
Limits of South Bend, Indiana.
i. Each contractor shall have a valid license under Section 4-20.5 of the South Bend
Municipal Code.
j. If the impounded vehicle that is not stored at the business address of the
contractor, the contractor must notify the Traffic Office of the location at which the
vehicle will be stored.
6. All contractors shall abide by a uniform fee policy, which shall be set by the South Bend
Police Department and filed with the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend and reviewed
at least once a year. The initial setting of the fees and the yearly review shall include consultation
with all contractors on the list at the time.
7. By March 1 of each calendar year, the South Bend Police Department shall submit to the
Board of Public Safety a statement of the total number of impounds made pursuant to this resolution.
Commencing March 1, 2000 the following procedures shall be utilized to fill any vacancies on the
list:
a. The optimum number of slots on the list shall be 1 for every 1200 regular tows
(rounded off to the nearest 200).
b. No contractor shall be removed from the list because the list contains more names
than the optimum number.
c. If, when a contractor is removed from the list for any reason, the number of
contractors remaining on the list is still above or at the optimum, no contractor shall
be placed on the list.
d. Whenever the number of contractors on the list is less than the optimum number
for any reason, the next eligible contractor on the waiting list shall be notified by
regular mail and shall have 2 weeks from the date of the letter to verify its
application, post a current bond, and otherwise, comply with all requisites. If the
contractor should fail to do so, it shall be stricken from the waiting list and the open
spot shall be assigned to the next name on the waiting list subject to these conditions
and notice issued.
8. Contractors shall be compensated by directly collecting from the owner of the property
or by disposal of the vehicle in accordance with state law. Contractor shall not have any claim
against the City for reimbursement of labor or materials furnished hereunder except to the extent that
the City has been able to collect from the property owners.
9. If a contractor or any employee of contractor is charged in a court of competent
jurisdiction with the commission of a crime connected with the storage or towing of vehicles,
contractor shall be temporarily suspended until exonerated in court by either dismissal of the charge
or a not guilty finding.
10. No contractor or principal owner of contractor (20% or more of the ownership interest)
shall have any ownership interest in any other contractor on this list. Violation of this paragraph is
cause for removal of both contractors from the list for a period of five years.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2002
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2003
Day after Christmas Friday, December 26, 2003
Employee's Birthday
A Religious Holiday of the Employee's Choosing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the 2003 Holiday Schedule
for City Employees was approved.
RATIFY GRANT OF PERMANENT EASEMENT_ -_WATER AND SEWER - SOUTH SIDE
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN EXTENSION PHASE III - PROJECT NO. 101-020
Mr. Jason Durr, Engineer, submitted the above referred to Easement and requested the Board ratify
this document. The Easement was approved on October 31, 2002. The purpose of the easement is
to provide sewer and water service to the Farm Bureau Property, the Shoemaker Property and the
Woodcox Property. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the
Grant of Permanent Easement was ratified.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 66-2002 - RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACTS FOR
EMERGENCY TOWING FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution
was approved by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 66-2002
RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY
TOWING FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
WHEREAS, the public welfare and safety of residents of the City of South Bend require that
public streets and alleys be kept free of abandoned or illegal vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has the power under I.C. 9-13-2-1 et seq. to remove
abandoned vehicles from it's streets and alleys; and
WHEREAS, the previous amended resolution of this Board (34-1999) needs to be amended
to facilitate the prompt removal of abandoned or illegal vehicles; and to protect the citizens of South
Bend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Public Works for the City of
South Bend that the Police Chief of the City of South Bend be, and hereby is, designated as the agent
of the Board for the limited purpose of entering into, and is authorized to enter into contracts with
individual contractors for removal of illegal or abandoned vehicles from the pubic streets and alleys
within the City of South Bend.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works that the following terms and
conditions shall be, and hereby are, binding upon all individual contractors who provide emergency
towing services to the City and shall be, and hereby are, made a part of every contract for emergency
towing services entered into between the Chief of the South Bend Police Department and any such
contractor for such services:
1. Contractors shall be called when necessary from a rotating list, (hereinafter called "list"),
which the list is to be kept available for the public inspection at the South Bend Police Department.
However, when an oversized vehicle must be towed, the next contractor on the list which has
indicated in writing that it has the capacity for such a tow shall be called without losing its place on
the list.
2. Any qualified contractor may apply to be placed on the list by filing an application with
the Board of Public Works. Upon the application being formally filed with the Board, and a showing
that all other requirements stated herein have been met, including the posting of the required bond,
the new contractor shall be placed at the bottom of the list or on a waiting list.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2002
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary A. Gilot, President
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATIONS - PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following license
applications were approved:
E.H. McNease E.H. McNease
418 South Main Street 421 South Main Street
The above licence applications were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for
issuance of a license. It was noted that the required Proof of Insurance as well as the hours and rates
to be charged was attached to the applications.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT ST. MARGARET' S HOUSE WINTER
WALK
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 Ms. Kathryn Schneider, 117 North Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to walk, on February 23, 2003, beginning at 2:30 p.m., on the designated route as submitted. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT KEYBANK SALMON CHASE
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic & Lighting, Park
Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Ms. Kim Sult, Madison Center, 403 Eat Madison Street, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the
above referred to event, on October 4, 2003, beginning at 8:00 a.m., on the designated route as
submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Certificate
of Insurance was cancelled:
Northern Indiana Construction - To be Released December 26, 2002
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION - PORTAGE AVENUE
TEACHERS CREDIT UNION
Mr. Gilot advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was being presented at this
time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the
above referred to Title Sheet was approved and signed.
FILING OF SAFETY REPORTS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Division of Engineering, Environmental Services, Water Works, Central Services and Street
Department submitted Safety Reports for October 2002. 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. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the reports were accepted and filed.
FILING OF MONTHLY REPORT - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Mr. Jack Dillon, Director of Environmental Services, submitted a report for the Division of
Environmental Services, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Organic Resources for the month
of October 2002. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded
by Mr. Littrell and carried, the report was accepted and filed.
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FILING OF MONTHLY REPORT - WATER WORKS
Mr. Andy Wierzbicki, Water Works, submitted a report for the Water Works, for the month of
October 2002. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by
Mr. Littrell and carried, the report was accepted and filed.
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
McCollough-Scholten Construction
JB Builders
EXCAVATION BONDS
McCollough-Scholten Construction
Released Effective November 7, 2002
Released Effective November 7, 2002
New Bond Submitted
Released Effective November 7, 2002
Mr. Gilot made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be 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
$2,583,391.29
October 28, 2002
City of South Bend
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$ 18,492.10
October 29, 2002
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$ 3,445.20
October 29, 2002
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$ 204.29
October 29, 2002
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$ 3,237.06
October 29, 2002
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 9:15 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
Carl P Littrell, Member
D nald E. Inks, Member
ATTEST:
Angela Yd Jacob, Clerk/
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11. Contractor shall provide a certificate of liability insurance in the amount of $300,000,
naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured for all work done under these contracts.
12. Contractor agrees to indemnify the City for any liability costs, attorney fees, or damages
arising out of any action of the contractor.
13. Nothing in this resolution shall prohibit the City of South Bend from modifying this
policy from time to time, nor shall anything contained herein prohibit the City of South Bend from
utilizing its own towing vehicles for any purpose.
Dated this7th day of November, 2002.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary Gilot, President
s/Carl Littrell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-2002 - DISPOSAL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution
was approved by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 67-2002
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the
right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana
statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on January
9, 1995, Ordinance No. 8570-95 which states that upon retirement with twenty (20) or more years
of service:
"Upon retirement with twenty (20) or more years of service to the City of South Bend,
Indiana, a sworn member of the South Bend Fire Department shall be entitled to retain as his
or her own personal property, the fire helmet used by such Firefighter immediately prior to
giving notice of his or her retirement."
and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL KALKA has retired from the South Bend, Indiana Fire
Department after twenty (20) or more years of service, and the Board of Public Safety of the City
of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C.. 36-1-11-6 permits and established procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it was
intended; and
WHEREAS, Chief Luther Taylor has advised that the fire helmet previously worn by this
Firefighter is of no further use to the Department and of no practical value;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that the fire helmet worn by this Firefighter is no longer needed by the City and unfit
for the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated fair market value of less than One
Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of in accordance with
Ordinance 8570-95 and removed from the City inventory.
Adopted this 7`h day of November 2002.