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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2001
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:37 a.m. on Monday, September
24, 2001, by Board Member Carl P. Littrell, with Mr. Donald E. Inks present. President Gary Gilot
was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar.
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following items were
added to the agenda:
- Change Order and Project Completion Affidavit - Sorin Street Improvements
- Request for Camping Permit - 1130 Jackson Road
- Construction Contract - Portage Avenue Improvements - 700-800 Blocks
- Construction Contract - Fisher Street Improvements - Olive Ramp to Meade Street
PUBLIC HEARING -LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT -RIVER PARK
DAY
Mr. Littrell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a License
Application for Transient Merchant, as submitted by Ms. Diann Becker, 3023 Mishawaka Avenue,
South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the River Park Day, which includes the sale of arts, crafts and food
on Mishawaka Avenue between Ironwood and Logan, on September 29, 2001. The Police
Department, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the Legal Department have submitted
favorable recommendations.
Mr. Brian Oliphant, President, River Park Business Association, 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. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, the Application for a Transient Merchant was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 1522 CATALPA STREET
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to property. 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:
REVEREND SAM FRISON
312 East Calvert Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613
BID: $375.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above bid was referred
to Community and Economic Development for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 623 INDIANA AVENUE
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to property. The
Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News
which were found to be sufficient. No bids were received for this property.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS - CLEAN -OUT OF ORGANIC RESOURCE LAGOON #1 -
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - PROJECT NO. 101-021
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to service. 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 proposals were opened:
SOIL SOLUTIONS COMPANY
6600 W. 200 S.
Lafayette, Indiana
RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICES LLC
14466 S. 1050 W.
Wanatah, Indiana 46390
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above proposals were
referred to Environmental Services for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - BLACKTHORN LOT IA - ACCESS DRIVE TO MOREAU
COURT - PROJECT NO. 101-049
Mr. Littrell 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:
WALSH AND KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kevin Kelly, President
QUOTATION: $44,527.50
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Post Office Box 1775
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Christopher Weinkauf, Sales Manager
QUOTATION: $47,490.00
BROOKS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
625 South Beiger Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Jeffrey Bradley
QUOTATION: $53,625.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above Quotations were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - CENTURY CENTER COLUMN REPAIR - PROJECT NO 101
067
Mr. Littrell 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:
CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
23186 West Ireland Road
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Quotation was submitted by Mr. R.V. Casteel
QUOTATION: $23,890.00
BATTEAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
430 East LaSalle Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46617
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Robert Batteast
QUOTATION: $45,000.00
H.G. CHRISTMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
850 South Fellows Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
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Quotation was submitted by Mr. Howard Emmons, President
QUOTATION: $45,900.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above Quotations were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
SORIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WALSH STREET TO JACOB STREET - RIETH RILEY
CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 101-27
Mr. Littrell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted Change Order
No. 2 (Final) indicating that the contract amount be increased by $1,007.68 for a new contract sum
including this Change Order in the amount of $87,237.32. Additionally submitted was the Project
Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by
Mr. Littrell and carried, Change Order No. 2 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were
approved subject to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - PORTAGE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - 700-800
BLOCKS - WALSH & KELLY, INC. - PROJECT NO. 101-033
Mr. Littell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 19, 2001, to Walsh and
Kelly, Inc., 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $103,606.00 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.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - FISHER STREET IMPROVEMENTS - OLIVE
RAMP TO MEADE STREET - PROJECT NO. 101-034
Mr. Littrell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 19, 2001, to Walsh and
Kelly, Inc., 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $98,956.15 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, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as
submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST - CAMPING PERMIT - SOUTH SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
Mr. Littrell stated that a request for a camping permit has been received from Pastor Scott Smith,
South Side Baptist Church, 1130 Jackson Road, South Bend, Indiana, for a camping permit at 1130
Jackson Road, on September 24 through September 28, 2001. Pastor Smith stated that the church
is beginning a small building project, and the volunteers who will be working on the project will be
bringing their recreational vehicles to stay in during the week of construction. Mr. Littrell stated all
zoning ordinances must be followed as well as plumbing and electrical codes. In addition, all waste
materials must be disposed of properly. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by
Mr. Littrell and carried, the request was approved.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING RECESSED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the meeting recessed at 10:15
a.m., until 4:00 p.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING RECONVENED
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 4:00 p.m. on Monday,
September 24, 2001, by Board Member Carl P. Littrell, with Mr. Donald E. Inks present. President
Gary Gilot was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar.
OPENING OF BIDS - PALAIS ROYALE RENOVATIONS - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER - PROJECT NO. 101-051
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:
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GIBSON LEWIS, LLC
1001 West I It' Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Carpenter, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Base Bid:
$6,431,000.00
Alternate 1:
$
200,000.00
Alternate 2:
$
148,000.00
Alternate 3:
$
39,000.00
Alternate 4:
$
34,000.00
Alternate 5:
$
17,500.00
Unit Cost 1:
$
20.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 2:
$
5,000.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 3:
$
150.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 4:
$
300.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 5:
$
18.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 6:
$
100.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 7:
$,
10.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 8:
$
5,000.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 9:
$
12.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 10:
$
7.00/Square Foot
CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
23186 West Ireland Road
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. R.V. Casteel, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Base Bid:
$5,828,000.00
Alternate 1:
$
215,000.00
Alternate 2:
$
132,000.00
Alternate 3:
$
165,000.00
Alternate 4:
$
18,000.00
Alternate 5:
$
6,000.00
Unit Cost 1:
$
7.50/Square Foot
Unit Cost 2:
$
210.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 3:
$
70.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 4:
$
185.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 5:
$
11.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 6:
$
70.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 7:
$
11.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 8:
$
115.00/Square Foot
Unit Cost 9:
$
TOO/Square Foot
Unit Cost 10:
$
8.50/Square Foot
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The bid from Great Lakes Hotel Supply Company, 1961 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan,
was opened, and was found to be incomplete (Form 96 and Non -Discrimination Commitment Form
was not included), and non -responsive (qualified the bid only to certain portions of the work). Upon
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a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, this bid was rejected.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above bids were referred
to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDAT_I.ON TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF AWNING - 1521 PORTAGE
Mr. Littrell advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division of
Engineering, Police Department, Building Commissioner and the Redevelopment Design Review
Committee for the installation of an awning at 1521 Portage, as submitted by Debbie Werbroeck
School of Dance. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
RATIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEMS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell 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 September 19, 2001.
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 September 10, 2001, were approved.
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
BLACKTHORN WEST BUSINESS PARK - PHASE I - NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC. -
PROJECT NO. 100-77
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Final Change
Order on behalf of Niblock Excavating, Inc., Post Office Box 211, Bristol, Indiana, indicating that
the contract amount be decreased by $14,766.65 for a new contract sum including this Change Order
in the amount of $216,436.50. 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.
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - HOWARD
PARK - REMODELING OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION -
PROJECT NO. 101-038
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted the Final Change
Order on behalf of Casteel Construction, 23186 Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, with no
monetary change, for a new contract sum in the amount of $29,896.00. Additionally submitted was
the Project Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks,
seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the Final Change Order and the Project Completion Affidavit
were approved subject to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
LINCOLNWAY WEST - PHASE I - ECLIPSE STREET TO ELMER STREET - RIETH RILEY
CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 100-40
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted the Final Change
Order on behalf of Rieth Riley Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, indicating
that the contract amount be decreased by $55,177.04 for a new contract sum including this Change
Order in the amount of $648,921.54. 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 AGREEMENT - XP-SWMM SOFTWARE TRAINING FOR COLLECTION
SYSTEM - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GREELEY AND HANSEN
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Greeley and Hansen, 100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, for training for XP-SWMM
software for the collection system and State reporting at Environmental Services. Mr. Gilot noted
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that the Agreement is in the amount of $6,900,00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks,
seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE BUILDING BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENTS - GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM
The following Building Block Grant Agreements. were presented to the Board for approval:
1430 Bissell Street
$
125.00
1127 Goodland
$
125.00
1826 Hartman Drive
$
125.00
1827 Hartman Drive
$
125.00
729 South Kaley
$
125.00
321 Lamonte Terrace
$
125.00
1717 South Oliver Street
$
125.00
706 Park Avenue
$
125.00
2248 Ribourde Drive
$
125.00
1402 South Michigan - Life Treatment Centers, Inc.
$1,000.00 - Matching Grant
Portage Triangle - Near Northwest Neighborhood
$
350.00 - Matching Grant
Rum Village Neighborhood Association
$
300.00 - Matching Grant
915 North Ironwood - St. Peter's United Church of Christ
$
275.00 - Matching Grant
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above referred to
Agreements were approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - OLIVER SCHOOL RE -USE PLAN - GREGORY A KIL &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Gregory A. Kil & Associates, Inc., 1126 Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana, for the Oliver
School Re -Use Plan. It was noted that this Agreement was approved on September 10, 2001, subject
to the review of the Legal Department with changes. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks,
seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING - AUDIT SERVICES - SOUTH BEND
PARKING GARAGE FUND - CROWE, CHIZEK AND COMPANY LLP
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Letter of Understanding between the City of South
Bend and Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP, 330 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, to perform
audit services on the consolidated financial statements of City of South Bend Parking Garage Fund
for the year ending December 31, 2000. Mr. Gilot noted that the Letter of Understanding is in the
amount of $6,900.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and
carried, the Letter of Understanding was approved and executed.
RATIFY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS -
DONMOYER STREET TO EWING STREET - RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT
NO. 101-029
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 27, 2001, to Rieth Riley
Construction, Post Office Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $247,000.00, which is
the base bid and alternate for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being
submitted for Board approval. It was noted that the Contract was approved on September 13, 2001,
pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and
carried, the Contract was ratified and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and
Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
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RATIFY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - 2001 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIRS -
LAPORTE CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 101-053
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 27, 2001, to LaPorte
Construction, Post Office Box 577, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $211,771.11 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. It was noted
that the Contract was approved on September 13, 2001, pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was ratified and the
appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as
submitted were filed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - HUMBOLDT STREET IMPROVEMENTS-
KALEY STREET TO OLIVE STREET -PIONEER ASSOCIATES, INC. -PROJECT NO.101-030
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 10, 2001, to Pioneer
Associates, Inc., Post Office Box 145, Leo, Indiana, in the amount of $96,453.80, which is the base
bid and alternate 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.
RATIFY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MIAMI VIADUCT BRIDGE PAINTING - N.I.
SPANOS PAINTING, INC. - PROJECT NO. 101-057
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 27, 2001, to N.I. Spanos
Painting, Inc., Post Office Box 10908, Merrillville, Indiana, in the amount of $31,500.00 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. It was
noted that the Contract was approved on September 13, 2001, pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was ratified and
the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond
as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO CONDUCT PUBLIC AUCTION/CONTRACT - KASER'S
AUCTION SERVICE
Mr. Gilot stated that Police Services Chief Richard Kilgore submitted a letter to Board requesting
permission to conduct a public auction to dispose of unclaimed property as allowed by law, on
October 27, 2001, at the rear garage at 701 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana. Kaser's
Auction Service, 67602 Pine Road, South Bend, Indiana, will receive 8% commission. In addition,
a Contract for the sale of personal property at public auction was submitted for approval. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the request to conduct the
public auction was approved, as well as the Contract.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS - WEST
MADISON/NORTH LAFAYETTE - HOLY DAY SERVICES - TEMPLE BETH-EL
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of Engineering,
Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr.
Marzy Bauer, Temple Beth -El, 305 West Madison, South Bend, Indiana, to change parking
restrictions on West Madison Street and North Lafayette on September 17, 18, 26 and 27, 2001.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - OPEN AIR STAND
Mr. Gilot advised that the following license application has been received:
NAME: Pumpkinland
BY: Mary Kay Fisher
ADDRESS: 420 East Ireland Road
STAND TO LOCATED AT: Scottsdale Mall Parking Lot
DATES: September 15 - October 31, 2001
FOR THE PURPOSE OF: Sale of Pumpkins
Mr. Gilot further advised that favorable recommendations have been received from the Police
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Department, Department of Code Enforcement, and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for the above
application. Additionally provided with the application was a letter of permission from the property
owner. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above license
application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF AWNING - 120 WEST WASHINGTON - THE FACTORY - 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 City Attorney's
Office for the installation of an awning at the above referred to address. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF AWNING - 211 NORTH MICHIGAN - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER
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 City Attorney's
Office for the installation of an awning at the above referred to address. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION -TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE -
1000 - 1100 BELLEVUE
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of Engineering,
Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as
submitted by Ms. Stacy Spurgeon, 1015 Bellevue, South Bend, Indiana, to establish a residential
parking zone in the 1000 -1100 blocks of Bellevue. A parking survey was conducted on September
5, 2001, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the following requirements were satisfied:
1) curb space occupied 76% of the time
2) curb space occupied by non-residents 53% of the time
Traffic & Lighting recommended a residential parking zone on both sides of the 1000-1100 blocks
of Bellevue, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, the recommendation was approved.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE PROPERTY - CAMPEAU
STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROCKNE DRIVE
Mr. Gilot indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as
completed by Ms. Gerri Mezas, 1803 Rockne Drive, South Bend, Indiana, to vacate the following
property:
Campeau Street from the north right of way line of Rockne Drive to the south right of way
line of Churchill Drive for a distance of 312.35 feet and a width of 20 feet. Being the
northeast portion of the right of way for Campeau Street adjacent to Lot 392 in the
Coquillard Woods Addition, Section F and Lot 481 Coquillard Woods Addition, Section I,
in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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. Therefore, Mr. Inks
made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning
this Vacation Petition. Mr. Gilot seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - MICHIGAN FROM COLFAX
TO LASALLE - FILMING OF SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY COMMERCIAL - VILLING &
COMPANY
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of Engineering,
Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Kent
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Kaufman, Villing & Company, 3900 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, Indiana, to close the above
referred to street in conjunction with the filming of the South Bend Symphony, on September 20,
beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and
carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT PARADE - ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
HOMECOMING PARADE
Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of Engineering,
Police Department, Park Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as
submitted by Corporal David Newton, Adams High School, 808 South Twyckenham, South Bend,
Indiana, to conduct the above referred to parade on October 5, 2001, beginning at 5:45 p.m., on the
designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried,
the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS UNDERTAKING - WSBT/
RILEY AVIATION
WSBT Station, South Bend, Indiana, and Riley Aviation, Kirsch Municipal Airport, Sturgis,
Michigan, submitted an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Undertaking for a helicopter to land
atop the Colfax and Main Streets parking garages. The Board recommended that Riley Aviation
submit a Certificate of Insurance with increased coverage, in the amount of $5 million aggregate and
$300,000 per occurrence. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the
Indemnification and Hold Harmless Undertaking 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. S2839-705
ISSUED BY: First Source Bank
FOR: Emerson Forest
AMOUNT: $21,000.00
Mr. Inks made a motion that the Letter of Credit, as outlined above, be approved. Mr. Gilot
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF HOUSE MOVE
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, requested approval to issue
a moving permit to Lykowski Construction, 23158 West Ireland, South Bend, Indiana, to move a
residential dwelling from 501 West Colfax to 402 West Washington. 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. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF HOUSE MOVE
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, requested approval to issue
a moving permit to Lykowski Construction, 23158 West Ireland, South Bend, Indiana, to move a
residential dwelling from 121 Navarre to 226 Navarre. 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. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 55-2001 - DISPOSAL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the following Resolution was
adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 55-2001
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A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
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:
MISCELLANEOUS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
(SEE ATTACHED)
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-60 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 ofthe City of South
Bend that the items listed above are no longer needed by the City; are unfit for the purpose for which
they were intended and have an estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
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 19th Day of September, 2001.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Gary A. Gilot, President
ATTEST: s/Donald E. Inks, Member
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 56-2001 - RECOMMENDING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING OUTSTANDING CITY OF SOUTH BEND
INDIANA SEWAGE WORKS REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS OF 1993 • AND APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO
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.2001-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
RECOMMENDING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING
OUTSTANDING CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SEWAGE WORKS REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS OF
1993; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City") has established, constructed and
financed a sewage works and now owns and operates said sewage works pursuant to IC 36-9-23, as
amended, and other applicable laws.
WHEREAS, the City has previously issued its bonds authorized by Ordinance No. 7951-88,
passed by the Common Council of the City (the "Common Council") on December 12, 1988, and
designated as "City of South Bend, Indiana Sewage Works Revenue Bonds of 1988" (the "1988
Bonds").
WHEREAS, the 1988 Bonds were advance refunded with the proceeds of bonds authorized
by Ordinance No. 8359-93, passed by the Common Council on March 8, 1993, and amended by
Ordinance No. 8364-93, passed by the Common Council on March 22,1993 (collectively, the "1993
Ordinance"), and designated as "City of South Bend, Indiana Sewage Works Refunding Revenue
Bonds of 1993," issued in the original amount of $10,080,000, dated April 1, 1993 (the "1993
Bonds"), of which $5,642,500 is currently outstanding.
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WHEREAS, the 1993 Bonds maturing on or after December 1, 2002 are redeemable prior
to maturity at the option of the City on or after December 1, 2001, and the City has the power and
is authorized by I.C. 5-1-6 to refinance the 1993 Bonds by the issuance of refunding bonds.
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City (the "Board") deems it advisable for the
City to issue current refunding bonds to refund the 1993 Bonds, and desires to recommend to the
Common Council the issuance of current refunding bonds, in an original amount not to exceed Six
Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,300,000) (the "2001 Bonds"), for the purpose of
providing together with certain other funds on hand relating to the 1993 Bonds, for the payment of
(i) the principal amount of the 1993 Bonds, (ii) the interest payable on the 1993 Bonds, (iii) the costs
of refunding the 1993 Bonds, and (iv) the costs of issuing the 2001 Bonds (the "Refunding").
WHEREAS, the Board finds, based upon information provided to the City by its financial
advisors and by Banc One Capital Markets, Inc., that the Refunding will provide a savings to the
City.
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the form of a bond ordinance to be adopted by the
Common Council authorizing the City to issue and sell the 2001 Bonds for the purpose of financing
the Refunding (the "2001 Bond Ordinance"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and
the Board has found the 2001 Bond Ordinance to be satisfactory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board hereby approves the Refunding and the issuance of the City of South
Bend, Indiana Sewage Works Refunding Revenue Bonds of 2001, in an original amount not to
exceed Six Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,300,000), for the purpose of providing,
together with certain other funds on hand relating to the 1993 Bonds, for the Refunding.
Section 2. The Board hereby approves the substantially final form of the 2001 Bond
Ordinance presented to this meeting and recommends to the Common Council the adoption of such
2001 Bond Ordinance which sets forth the terms and conditions of the 2001 Bonds to be issued
thereunder.
Section 3. The Board hereby ratifies the actions taken to file the 2001 Bond Ordinance with
the Clerk of the City ("City Clerk") for presentation to the Common Council, and the Clerk of the
Board is hereby directed to present a copy of this Resolution to the City Clerk for presentation to the
Common Council for its consideration, as soon as may be done, thereby requesting the issuance of
the 2001 Bonds.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Board.
Adopted at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on
this 19th day of September, 2001.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Gary A. Gilot, President
ATTEST: s/Donald E. Inks, Member
s/Angela Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 57-2001 - RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
RESCINDING NEW ENERGY INC.'S OPERATING PERMIT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 10
2001 AND REINSTATING IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT NEW ENERGY INC.' S PREVIOUS
OPERATING PERMIT FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-EIGHT (38) DAYS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Resolution was
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adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 57-2001
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESCINDING NEW ENERGY, INC.'S
OPERATING PERMIT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 AND REINSTATING IN FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT NEW ENERGY, INC.' S PREVIOUS OPERATING PERMIT FOR A
PERIOD OF THIRTY-EIGHT (38) DAYS
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works issued an operating permit to New Energy, Inc. on
the 6t1i day of September, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this operating permit became effective on September 10, 2001 and was to
remain in effect up to September 10, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City and New Energy, Inc. are still engaged in talks to reach agreement on
the terms and provisions of New Energy's pretreatment compliance obligations; and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to permit New Energy, Inc. to operate for a period of thirty-
eight (38) days from September 10, 2001 under the terms and conditions of New Energy, Inc.'s
previous operating permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS:
1. The operating permit issued to New Energy, Inc. on September 6, 2001 and effective on
September 10, 2001 is rescinded.
2. The operating permit which was in effect immediately prior to the issuance of the permit
on September 6, 2001 is reinstated retroactive to September 10, 2001 and is hereby extended for a
period of thirty-eight (38) days and shall remain in full force and effect up to and including October
18, 2001, unless a new operating permit is issued by the Board before that date.
Adopted the 19' day of September, 2001.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Gary Gilot, President
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
APPROVAL OF GRANTS OF EASEMENTS - 1518/1524 MIAMI
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Angela Furore, Community and Economic Development,
submitted walkway easements granted to the City of South Bend by the property owners of 1524 and
1518 Miami Street. The walkway easements are a modification of a document prepared by the City
of South Bend Legal Department. The agreement grants the City an easement for the west five (5)
feet along both the lots in order to add streetscape trees and provide ADA compliant sidewalk. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Grants of Easement were
approved.
APPROVAL OF RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT - 3500 - 3600 BLOCKS KALE STREET
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, requested the Board to approve the
release of utility easements in the recently vacated 3500 and 3600 blocks of Kale Street, as there are
no public sewer or water facilities in this area. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr.
Gilot and carried, the Release of Utility Easement 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 KFH Real Estate, LLC,17900 Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana. The
Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary sewer and water
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system of the City, to provide sanitary sewer and water service to the south side of Ireland Road east
of Ironwood Road, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 14-1167-6179), KFH 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. Gilot made a motion that the Consent be approved. Mr. Inks
seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the following Certificates of
Insurance were accepted for filing:
Andrew Troeger & Company, Inc. Youngs Excavating, Inc.
122 South Niles Avenue Post Office Box 2766
South Bend, Indiana 46617 South Bend, Indiana
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the following traffic control
devices were approved:
Installation - Handicapped
1306 North College
Mr. Golubski has met all
Accessible Parking Space Signs
requirements.
Installation - Handicapped
821 Roosevelt
Ms. Zubkowf has met all
Accessible Parking Space Signs I
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APPROVE AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Anthony Molnar, Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bonds be approved and/or released as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
J. Findley May
Rodney Morin d/b/a
Custom Service Concrete
Released Effective September 19, 2001
Approved September 19, 2001
Mr. Inks made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved and/or
released as outlined above. Mr. Gilot seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Gilot stated that the following claims were submitted to the Board for approval:
Name
Amount of
Date
Comments
Claim
City of South Bend
$1,509,624.75
September 10, 2001
Approved September 19,
2001
St. Joseph County
$ 3,397.00
August 30, 2001
Approved September 19,
Housing Consortium
2001
St. Joseph County
$ 25,740.00
August 30, 2001
Approved September 19,
Housing Consortium
2001
St. Joseph County
$ 757.38
August 30, 2001
Approved September 19,
Housing Consortium
2001
St. Joseph County
$ 15,855.00
September 16, 2001
Approved September 19,
Housing Consortium
2001
St. Joseph County
$ 621.00
September 15, 2001
Approved September 19,
Housing Consortium
2001
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Grauvogel & $ 27,717.50 September 7, 2001 Approved September 19,
Associates - 730 2001
United Drive
(Studebaker Building
#69)
Mr. Inks made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Gilot
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 4:10 p.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Ul. �'U�CiLs U
Gary A. Gilot, President
Carl P. Littrell, Member
Donald E. Inks, Member
0TEST:
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Angela .Jaco
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