HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/00 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
APRIL 24, 2000
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, April 24,
2000, by Board President M. Catherine Roemer, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell and Mr. Donald E. Inks
present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel.
AGENDA CORRECTIONS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following items were
corrected on the agenda:
- Property Vacation - First east/west alley north of Colfax - withdrawn from the agenda
- Temporary Street Sign Changes - Ford/Western changed to Ford/Warren
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on April 17, 2000, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - REASOR STREET SANITARY SEWER - PROJECT NO. 99-86
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:
DYE MECHANICAL, INC.
3535 Monroe Street
LaPorte, Indiana 46352
Bid was signed by Mr. Charles T. Dye, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $221,000.00
HRP CONSTRUCTION. INC.
5777 Cleveland Road
South Bend, Indiana 46624-0266
Bid was signed by Mr. Paul J. Fallon, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $152,901.50
YOUNGS EXCAVATING. INC.
Post Office Box 2766
South Bend, Indiana 46680
Bid was signed by Mr. Kurt D. Youngs, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $ 94,559.38
SMALL, INC.
25190 State Road 4
North Liberty, Indiana 46554
Bid was signed by Mr. Ronald N. Howell, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
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-Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $199,380.00
HERRMAN & GOETZ. INC.. UNDERGROUND SERVICES
225 South Lafayette Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas J. Herrman, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $154,472.76
LAFREE EARTH, INC.
Post Office Box 1752
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
Bid was signed by Mr. Greg LaFree, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $ 86,853.97
GEYER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
67450 U.S. 31 South
Post Office Box 229
Lakeville, Indiana 46536
Bid was signed by Mr. William Geyer, General Partner
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $ 94,949.00
INDIANA EARTH. INC.
10343 McKinley Highway
Osceola, Indiana 46561
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Osler, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $221,000.00
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.
AWARD QUOTATION - WESTERN/WALNUT VIADUCT PANELS - PROJECT NO 100-11
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on April 17, 2000, quotations were
received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to Ziolkowski Construction, 1005 South Lafayette,
South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $1,945.00. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the quotation be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Inks seconded
the motion which carried.
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AWARD QUOTATION - LAPORTE AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT - PROJECT NO. 100-
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Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on April 17, 2000, quotations were
received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to HRP Construction, 5777 Cleveland Road, South
Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $20,374.00. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the quotations be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Inks seconded
the motion which carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - SOUTH BEND ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER - PROJECT
NO. 99-62
Ms. Roemer advised that Mr. Darrell Baker, Project Engineer, has submitted Change Order No. 3
on behalf of Kaser Spraker Construction, 25487 West State Road 2, South Bend, Indiana indicating
that the Contract amount be decreased $1,291.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change
Order in the amount of $120,308.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer
and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - LEIGHTON PLAZA - PROJECT NO. 97-57
Ms. Roemer advised that Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, has submitted the following Change
Orders and recommended approval:
Change
Contractor
Amount
Motion to Approve;
Order
Seconded
2-07.10-3
Jarnigan Enterprises,
Increase $9,280.00; New
Mr. Littrell, Mr. Inks
Inc.
Sum $165,541.00
3-16.20-2
Thompson, Inc.
Increase $30,352.95; New
Mr. Littrell, Mr. Inks
Sum $658,823.95
3-16.20-3
Thompson, Inc.
Increase $16,950.00; New
Mr. Littrell, Ms.
Sum $675,773.95
Roemer
3-20.20-C2
Forsey Construction
Increase $3,406.00; New
Mr. Littrell, Mr. Inks
Sum $71,206.00
3-03.70C-8
Casteel Construction
Increase $3,186.56; New
Mr. Littrell, Mr. Inks
Sum $1,916.113.60
3-06.50-
Casteel Construction
Increase $2,227.00; New
Mr. Littrell, Ms.
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Sum $982,020.98
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CDM Group, Inc.
Increase $1,094.00; New
Mr. Littrell, Ms.
Sum $147,711.00
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The Change Orders were approved as noted above.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS
The following Community Development Contracts were presented to the Board for approval:
Contract
Amount
Purpose
Motion to Approve;
Seconded
Youth Services Bureau
$19,032
Operation of Runaway
Mr. Inks, Mr. Littrell
Shelter
YWCA
$43,254
Operation of Women's Crisis
Mr. Littrell, Mr. Inks
Shelter
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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH GRANT PROGRAM - CHRIST
TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
Ms. Roemer stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
the Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, 1212 South Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, for lodging
costs associated with a trip to Washington D.C. In August, 2000. Ms. Roemer noted that the
Agreement is in the amount of $1,800.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded
by Mr. Inks and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT -ENTERPRISE DRIVE EXTENSION (LONE WOLF
DRIVE AND EAGLE WAY) - PROJECT NO. 100-016
Ms. Roemer advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on April 10, 2000, to Small, Inc., 25190
State Road 4, North Liberty, Indiana, in the amount of $407,395.85 for the above referred to project,
a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate
of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CHANGE STREET SIGNS FOR MONDAY,
APRIL 24, 2000
In a letter to the Board, Mayor Stephen J. Luecke requested permission to temporarily change the
street signs for Monday, April 24, 2000, at the following locations:
Dyngus Day - Ford/Warren
Solidarity Day - 1001 West Western
Mayor Luecke stated that these sign changes are in recognition of the Dyngus and Solidarity Day
celebration of the ethnic heritage, friendship and fellowship of our community. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was approved.
WITHDRAW PETITION TO VACATE PROPERTY
Ms. Roemer indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as
completed by Ms. Tamara Sexton, 511 West Colfax, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following
alley:
Part of the first east/west alley north of Colfax Avenue, from the west right of way of the first
north south alley west of William Street to the west right of way of William Street, a distance
of approximately 395 feet and a width of 14 feet, located in the Miller's subdivision of Bank
Outlots 8 and 9, in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Ms. Tamara Sexton submitted a letter to the Board withdrawing this petition. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the petition was withdrawn at the
request of the petitioner.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE PROPERTY
Ms. Roemer indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as
completed by James Jasiewicz, South Bend Community School Corporation, 635 South Main, South
Bend, Indiana to vacate the following property:
The first street to be vacated is the east half of Eclipse Place from the south right of
way of Keller Street to the south right of way of Marquette Boulevard, a distance of
672.6 feet and a width of 30 feet. Part located in the Vernon Heights Add., South
Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The second street to be vacated is Keller Street
from the east right of way of Eclipse Place to the west right of way of Kaley Street
for a distance of 280.5 feet and a width of 50 feet. Part located in Vernon Heights
Add., South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The alley to be vacated is the first
north/south alley west of Kaley Street from the north right of way of Keller Street to
the south right of way of Marquette Boulevard for a distance of 622.6 feet and a
width of 14 feet. Part located in the Vernon Heights Add., South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana.
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 24, 2000
Ms. Roemer 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. Area Plan noted that
the property owner to the west of Eclipse Place should be contacted and the west half of this right
of way vacated along with Eclipse Place to the south of the proposed vacation. Therefore, Ms.
Roemer made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council
concerning this Vacation Petition. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY AND HOG
ROAST - NORTH ST. PETER FROM WASHINGTON STREET TO COLFAX AVENUE
Ms. Roemer 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. Peter Meholk, 113 North St. Peter, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on April 29, 2000, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks,
seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT "MARCH FOR JESUS"
Ms. Roemer stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Code Enforcement, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to
a request as submitted by Ms. Ellen Stanley, March for Jesus of South Bend, Post Office Box 1573,
Mishawaka, Indiana to conduct the above referred to walk, on June 10, 2000, beginning at 1:00 p.m.,
on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and
carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED LOTS - TWO LOTS
IN 2800 BLOCK OF CALVERT
Ms. Roemer stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Code Enforcement, Community and Economic Development, Park Department, Police
Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Michael
Urbanski, G&M Properties, 14299 Day Road, Mishawaka, Indiana to purchase Lot 5, 2825 West
Calvert Street, and Lot 35 in the 2800 Block of West Calvert Street. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - GOOD
NEIGHBORS/GOOD NEIGHBORHOODS SIDEWALK PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 100-17
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, requested permission
to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Villa stated that this project
will improve curbs, sidewalks, and driveway approaches in the public right of way. Funding is
provided by the General Fund. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - YEAR 2000
STREET MATERIALS - PROJECT NO. 100-046
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referred to materials. Funding will be provided by the user
department. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried,
the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS AND RE -ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF
BIDS - ONE (1) MORE OR LESS, DOUBLE DRUM VIBRATORY ASPHALT COMPACTOR
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Matt Chlebowski, Director, Equipment Services, requested
permission to reject all bids for the above referred to equipment, and to re -advertise for the receipt
of bids. Mr. Chlebowski stated that the bids received do not fit the needs of the Street Department.
Funding is provided by the Street Department Capital Fund. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the request to reject all bids for the above referred to
equipment and to re -advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24.2000
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 63-2000 - TRADE-IN OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY ON
PROPERTY OF SIMILAR NATURE .
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 63-2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVING THE TRADE-IN OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
ON PROPERTY OF SIMILAR NATURE
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend
that the following described property is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and should
be traded -in for property of a similar. nature:
ONE (1) 1986 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK, VIN #1HTLAHGM8GHA49711
ONE (1) 1980 FORD DUMP TRUCK, VIN #R80UVGG9669
ONE (1) 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, VIN #2FALP73WXVX148754
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend
that the following described property is of a similar nature to the above -described property and should
be traded with the above -described property:
EQUIPMENT
TO BE TRADED AT A LATER DATE
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-9 authorizes the Board of Public Works to trade in or exchange
City -owned property for partial or full reduction in the purchase price of property of similar nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The following described property shall -be traded -in for the following described
property of a similar nature:
PROPERTY TO BE EXCHANGED:
ONE (1) 1986 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK, VIN #1HTLAHGM8GHA49711
ONE (1) 1980 FORD DUMP TRUCK, VIN #R80UVGG9669
ONE (1) 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, VIN #2FALP73WXVX148754
PROPERTY TO BE TRADED:
EQUIPMENT
TO BE TRADED AT A LATER DATE
2. That the traded in or exchanged property, to wit:
ONE (1) 1986 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK, VIN #IHTLAHGM8GHA49711
ONE (1) 1980 FORD DUMP TRUCK, VIN #R80UVGG9669
ONE (1) 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, VIN #2FALP73WXVX148754
shall be removed from the inventory of the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED this 24TH day of April, 2000.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/M. Catherine Roemer, President
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
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ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APRIL 24, 2000
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following traffic control
device was approved:
New Installation "No Turn on
Chapin/Washington, East
Poor visibility, request by
Red"
Bound
South Bend Police
Department
APPROVE CONTRACTOR AND EXCAVATION BONDS
Mr. Anthony Molnar, Engineer, Division ofEngineering, recommended that the following Contractor
Bond be approved as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
William J. Long, Sr. Approved Retroactive to April 19, 2000
Mr. Inks made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be approved as
outlined above. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,685,081.34 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted lists containing claims in the amount of $288,564.34 and $49,411.19 and
recommended approval. Mr. Jon Hunt, Community and Economic Development, submitted claims
on behalf of the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium and recommended approval. Mr. Littrell
made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Inks seconded
the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Grants of
Easement for Reasor Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement were approved:
- Donald and Paul Utz - Lot 15, Reasor Street
- L.B. and Lou Miller - Lot 17, Reasor Street
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer,
seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
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