HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/31/00 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 31, 2000
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9:38 a.m. on Monday, January 31,
2000. The meeting was called to order by Board President M. Catherine Roemer, with Mr. Carl
Littrell present. Ms. Michelle Engel, Board Attorney, was also present.
APPROVE JANUARY 24, 2000 MEETING MINUTES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, and seconded by Ms. Roemer, the January 24, 2000 minutes
were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - MELVIN E. WOOD
Ms. Roemer advised that this is the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an application
for a transient merchant license, as submitted by Mr. Melvin E. Wood, to conduct the sale of boats,
fishing tackle and other fishing -related equipment, with Group II Promotions, Inc., at Century Center
from February 25 - 27, 2000. Mr. Roemer stated that favorable recommendations have been received
by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. Mr. Wood was present,
and added that there will be boats, fishing tackle... on display during this time. There being no further
comments from the floor, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Littrell moved that the Board approve
the license. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion, which carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - EDWARD HESTON
Ms. Roemer advised that this is the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an application
for a transient merchant license, as submitted by Mr. Edward Heston, to conduct the sale of
Christmas trees, with Heston's Trees, at 4215 South Michigan Street, from November 25 - December
25, 2000. Roemer stated that favorable recommendations have been received from the Police
Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. There being no one present to
represent Mr. Heston, and no comments from the floor, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Littrell
moved that the Board approve the license. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion, which carried.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - DEMOLITION OF THE FORMERHARDEES RESTAURANT -
PROJECT NO. A-02
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed quotes for the above -referenced 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:
Grade -Rite Excavating, Inc.
12877 Industrial Drive
Granger, Indiana 46530
Bid was signed by David M. Horein, President/Owner
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $18,500.00
LaFree Earth, Inc.
Post Office Box 1752 .
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
Bid was signed by Greg LaFree, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $19,700.00
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Warner &=Sons; Inc.
Post Office Box 87
Elkhart, Indiana 46515
Bid was signed by Mark A. Weaver, Secretary/Treasurer
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $16,880.00
Ritschard Bros., Inc.
1204 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Donald J. Ritschard, Jr., Vice President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $20,000.00
Knapp Environmental Construction Services, Inc.
12875 McKinley Highway
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Bid was signed by Doug Knapp, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $28,000.00
Torok Excavating & Demolition
54195 North Burdette Street
South Bend, Indiana
Bid was signed by William A. Torok, Jr., President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $21,000.00
Bradberry Brothers, Inc.
20061 West Dice Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by W.J. Bradberry, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $39,360.00
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above quotes were
referred to the Department of Economic Development for review and recommendation. Funding for
this project is through the Section 108 Loan.
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OPENING OF BIDS - BIO-SOLID TRUCKING 2000
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above -referenced 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:
JDS Trucking, Inc.
. 19039 Glendale Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46637
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Bid was signed by Colleen Sachman, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination. Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: Monday through Friday Only $62.00
Saturday $68.00
Sunday No Bid
Klink Trucking, Inc.
Post Office Box 428
Ashley, Indiana 46705
Bid was signed by Sean Watt, General Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: Monday through Friday Only $62.00
Saturday $68.00
Sunday No Bid
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above quotes were
referred to the Department of Environmental Services for review and recommendation. Funding for
this project is through the Organic Resources Operating Budget.
AWARD BID - ABANDONED VEHICLES
Ms. Roemer advised the Board that on January 24, 2000, bids were received and opened for
abandoned vehicles. Bid results were not yet available, so Ms. Roemer recommended that the awards
be delayed until next week. Therefore, Ms. Roemer moved that the recommendation be accepted.
Mr. Littrell seconded the motion, which carried.
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APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS -
MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
In a memorandum to the Board, Matthew L. Chlebowski, Director of Central Services, requested
permission to advertise for the sale of bids for the following items:
Specification
Number of Units
Description
B.
13
Mid -size four door automobiles
C.
8
Compact four door automobiles
D.
8
3/4 ton 2 wheel drive pickups
E.
6
3/4 ton 4 wheel drive pickups
F.
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Heavy duty 15,000 lb. Chassis
G.
10
Police patrol vehicles
H.
3
3/4 ton full-size cargo vans
I.
1
Heavy duty 2 ton cab & chassis
J.
2
3/4 ton extended cab & chassis
K.
1
Single axle dump truck w/14' dump bed
L.
1
Tandem axle dump truck
M.
1
Two door 4X4 utility vehicle
N.
1
Four door 4X4 utility vehicle
O.
4
Portable screw air compressors
P.
1
Hydraulic bucket machine
Q.
1
Mid -size road grader
The equipment is for service departments, including police cars and dump trucks. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was approved. Funding for
this project is through various Capital Budget funds.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT CARPET AT THE
CENTURY CENTER - PROJECT NO. A-03
Ms. Roemer advised that the Board is in receipt of a contract between Ziolkowski Construction, Inc.,
1005 South Lafayette Boulevard, Post Office Box 1106, South Bend, Indiana 46624 and the City of
South Bend for the above -referenced project. It is noted that this contract is in the amount of
$18,240.00. It is further noted that services to be provided include replacement of carpet in
Convention Halls A and B, and Point Room in Century Center. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the contract was approved and executed. Funding
for this project is the Hotel -Motel Tax Fund.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FLOORING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.9D
Ms. Roemer advised that the Board is in receipt of a contract between DuPont Flooring Systems,
35801 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310 and the City of South Bend for the above
referenced project. It is noted that this contract is in the amount of $179,960.00. It is further noted
that services to be provided include major floor preparation, flooring, and final cleaning, waxing and
buffing. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the
contract was approved and executed. Funding for this project is the Morris Bond.
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APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
DECORATIVE PAINTING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.9F
Ms. Roemer advised that the Board is in receipt of a contract between EverGreene Painting Studios,
Inc., 450 West 31' Street - Th Floor; New York, New York 10001 and the City of South Bend for
the above referenced project. It is noted that this contract is in the amount of $596,750.00. It is
further noted that services to be provided include all work covered in specifications. Therefore, upon
a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the contract was approved and
executed. Funding for this project is the Morris Bond.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ACOUSTICAL CONCERT SHELL SYSTEM - PROJECT NO. 98-25-6A
Ms. Roemer advised that the Board is in receipt of a contract between Wenger Corporation, 555 Park
Drive, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 and the City of South Bend for the above referenced project.
It is noted that this contract is in the amount of $169,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the contract was approved and executed. Funding for
this project is the Morris Bond.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
Ms. Roemer 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 46530, for the above -referenced
agreement. Ms. Roemer noted that the agreement is in the amount of $12,590.00. She also noted
that this agreement includes environmental remediation at the Standard Surplus Building for
demolition during both the planning and demolition phases. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the agreement was approved and executed. Funding
for this agreement is the Sample/Ewing Tax Incremental Finance Fund.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT FOR SOUTH BEND PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICE CENTER PRELIMINARY SITE SELECTION ANALYSIS - PROJECT NO. 98-067
Ms. Roemer stated that the Board is in receipt of an amendment between the City of South Bend and
Ken Herceg & Associates, 211 West Washington Street, Suite 2100, South Bend, Indiana 46601, for
the above -referenced agreement. Ms. Roemer noted that the amendment increases the agreement
amount by $7,095.00, with a new agreement amount of $68,595.00. The amendment is for additions
to the scope of services, and terms and conditions of the original agreement. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the amendment was approved and
executed. Funding for this agreement is the Community & Economic Development Predevelopment
Fund.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR CENTURY CENTER CARPET REPLACEMENT -
PROJECT NO. A-03
Ms. Roemer advised that the above -referenced change order was submitted by Carl Littrell, P.E. for
the City of South Bend, on behalfofZiolkowski Construction, Inc., 1005 South Lafayette Boulevard,
Post Office Box 1106, South Bend, Indiana 46624, indicating an increase in the contract amount by
$4,840.00, for a new contract sum of $23,080.00. This change order is to cover a premium for labor
needed to complete the project by February 1, 2000. Mr. Littrell stated that the carpet mill failed to
deliver the carpet on time, thus straining the deadline. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the change order was approved. Funding for this
project is the Hotel -Motel Tax Fund.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.6 FOR NORTH PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS -
PROJECT NO. 98-92
Ms. Roemer advised that the above -referenced change order was submitted by North America
Construction, indicating an increase in the contract amount by $52,553.00, for a new contract sum
of $6,229,149.00. This change order is to cover several additions and two credits. Ms. Roemer
requested that Mr. Littrell check the paperwork for concerns; all things seemed to be in order.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the change
order was approved. Funding for this project is the 1997 Water Works Bond Issue.
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR INTEGRATED POLICE AND FIRE INFORMATION
SYSTEM PROJECT (SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS CAD SYSTEM)
Ms. Roemer advised that the Board is in receipt of the above -referenced change order for NCR, who
is the prime contractor. Ms. Roemer noted that the change order is for a decrease in the agreement
amount by $42,000.00, for a final agreement sum of $70,565.28. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the change order was approved. Funding for this
project is the General Fund.
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT FOR
MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - SITE DRAINAGE & SEWERS - PROJECT NO.98-
25-9
Ms. Roemer advised that the above -referenced change order and project completion affidavit were
submitted to the Board, indicating no increase in the final contract amount. Therefore, both the
change order and project completion affidavit reflect the final contract amount of $41,690.00 . Upon
a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the change order and project
completion affidavit were approved with the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond attached.
Funding for this project is the Morris Bond.
APPROVE ENCROACHMENT - MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC.
In a memo to the Board, Mr. Bruce R. Bancroft of Barnes & Thornburg, requested permission to
encroach the right-of-way, with the placement of a flat sign, banners attached to Leighton Center
Building and temporary signs along the sidewalk leading to the Healthworks Museum in the Leighton
Building. Recommendations were requested from Engineering, the Fire Department, Building
Department and the City Attorney. All recommendations were favorable, with comment, as follows:
The temporary banner cannot be attached to light poles or signals. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the encroachment request was approved.
APPROVE WALK - MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
In a memo to the Board, Mr. Bruce R. Bancroft of Barnes & Thornburg, requested permission for
a walk from Century Center to the Healthworks Museum in Leighton Plaza, on Saturday, February
12, 2000, for the grand opening of the museum. Recommendations were requested from the Police
Department, Traffic & Lighting and the Park Department. All recommendations were favorable, with
comment, as follows: All participants must stay on the sidewalk and obey all traffic laws. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the walk request was
approved.
APPROVE STREET CLOSING - SOUTH BEND PARKS & RECREATION
In a letter to the Board, Mr.. A. Mike Dyszkiewicz, Park Maintenance Director, requested permission
to conduct a 5K Run and Walk, on April 8, 2000 from 8:00 a. in. - 10:00 a. in. Recommendations
were received from the Police Department, Park Department and the Engineering Department, for
the route, as describe in the request. All recommendations were favorable. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the street closing was approved.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Ms. Roemer stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to
Remonstrate as submitted by Mr. William David Gilmore, President of Autozone, Inc.,. The consent
indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary sewer system of the City
to provide sanitary sewer service to 52446 State Road 933, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 02-113-
5700.03), Autozone 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, Ms. Roemer
made a motion that the consent be approved. W. Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Roemer stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to
Remonstrate, as submitted by Mr. Ralph Williams, General Partner of Hospitality Hub Minor
Subdivision. The consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary
sewer system of the City to provide sanitary sewer service to 52925 State Road 933, South Bend,
Indiana, (Key # 02-113-5700.03), the Hospitality Hub 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. Ms. Roemer seconded
the motion which carried.
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FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Certificate
of Insurance was accepted for filing:
L.E. Barber, with Universal Insurance Services, Inc. as insurance company and City of South
Bend as additional insured.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following
traffic control device was denied:
REQUEST OF: Parking Privilege
LOCATION: Bowman Street near Riley High. School
REMARKS: Unfavorable recommendation from Engineering Department
APPROVE CLAIMS
The following claims were submitted for approval:
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,141,332.47
Workforce Development Services - $79,782.44
Housing Consortium and Morris Performing Arts Center
Mr. Littrell moved for separate approval of the above claims. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion,
which carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer,
seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.
ATTEST:
Judie L. Jones, Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
- M. Catherine Roemer,
Carl Littrell, Member
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