HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/00 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
The regular meeting oftheBoard ofPublic Works was convened at 9:37 a.m. on Monday, September
25, 2000, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Ms. M. Catherine Roemer and Mr. Donald E. Inks
present. Also present was Board Attorney Frank Schaffer.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following item was
added to the agenda:
- Request to Advertise for the Receipt of Bids - Kidder Development Area
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on September 11, 2000, were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - LEASE AGREEMENT - 2202 WEST HURON STREET - WESTSIDE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP CENTER
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning the above
referred to Lease Agreement for the Westside Neighborhood Partnership Center. The term of the
lease is from September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001, with the option to renew for an additional year.
It was noted that Resolution No. 87-2000 was published in the South Bend Tribune and Tri-County
News on September 8, 2000. The total rent shall not exceed $7,200.00 in the first year, with an
option to renew in the second year.
There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Lease
Agreement was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - COMMERCIAL LEASE - 224 WEST JEFFERSON - TRIGON BUILDING
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a Commercial
Lease Agreement for the Trigon Building at 224 West Jefferson. It was noted that the term of the
lease is for three (3) years, with the initial term commencing on the I' day of November 2000, and
ending on the 31' day of October, 2001, in the amount of $85,056.00 in the first year; $85,387.72
the second year, and $85,720.73 for the third year. It was noted that Resolution No. 98-2000 was
published in the South Bend Tribune and Tri-Count. News. on September 15, 2000.
There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Commercial
Lease Agreement was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - HUEY STREET AND HAMILTON STREET SANITARY SEWER -
PROJECT NO. 100-28
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:
WALSH AND KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Kevin J. Kelly, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $238,172.77
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GEYER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
67450 U.S. 31 South
Lakeville, Indians 46f536
Bid was signed by Mr. William Geyer
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $246,082.58
BROOKS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
727 South Beiger Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Bid was signed by Mr. Jeffrey L. Bender, Area Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $248,726.67
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
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Bid was signed by Mr. Christopher L. Weinkauf, Sales Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $253,102.00
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above bids were referred
to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS - 600 NORTH NILES (FORMERLY
DESIGN PACKAGING COMPANY) AND 529 CRESCENT AVENUE (FORMERLYHTI, INC.)
-PROJECT NO. 100-83
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:
RITSCHARD BROTHERS, INC.
1204 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. David A. Reinhold, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $102,689.00
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BRADBERRY BROTHERS, INC.
20061 West Dice Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. W.J. Bradberry, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $108,105.00
H&M DEMOLITION COMPANIES
4277 Blue Star Highway
South Haven, Michigan 49423
Bid was signed by Mr. Scott Tucker, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $233,780.00
B&J EXCAVATION COMPANY, INC.
1104 West Donald Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613
Bid was signed by Mr. Darnell O'Neal, 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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KNAPP ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.
12875 McKinley Highway
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Bid was signed by Mr. Doug Knapp, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $ 76,000.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were referred
to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
Mr. Darnell O'Neal, B&J Excavation Company, was present, and stated that he has experienced
differential treatment to the dumping of wood debris in St. Joseph County. Mr. O'Neal was told by
the Indiana Department of Environmental Management that it was mandatory that all contractors
dump wood at an approved landfill. He stated that other contractors are not following that
procedure, and wanted to make this issue known to the Board of Public Works. Mr. Gilot stated that
this information would be taken in account.
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TABLE - AWARD OF BID - SOUTHFIELD SOUTHERN STORM SEWER - SECTION I -
PROJECT NO. 100-59
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above referred to agenda
item was tabled pending further information.
AWARD BID - SOUTHFIELD SOUTHERN STORM SEWER - SECTION II - PROJECT NO.
100-75
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on September 11, 2000, 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, Small, Inc., 25190
State Road 4, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $190,623.35. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a
motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Inks
seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - 2000 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 100-76
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on September 11, 2000, 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 responsive and responsible bidder, Kankakee Valley
Construction, Post Office Box 1471, LaPorte, Indiana in the amount of $63,728.88, which is the base
bid and Alternates A and B. Therefore, Mr. Inks made a motion that the recommendation be
accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - SOUTHERN VIEW DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 100-01
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on September 11, 2000, 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 responsive and responsible bidder, Rieth Riley
Construction Company, Inc., 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of
$185,000.00. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the
bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - DEMOLITION
OF BUILDINGLOCATED AT 214 WEST JEFFERSON (FORMERLY BARB'S RESTAURANT)
-PROJECT NO. 100-81
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Michael Giulioni, Community and Economic Development,
requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr.
Giulioni stated that this project will demolish the above referred to building. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was approved
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - OLIVE STREET
CURB SIDEWALK AND APPROACH REPAIR - CALHOUN TO HUMBOLDT STREETS -
PROJECT NO. 100-73
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Hesham Khalil, Engineering, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Khalil stated that this project will remove
and replace curb, sidewalk and drive approaches on North Olive Street from Calhoun Street to
Humboldt Street. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried,
the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS BLACKTHORN
WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK - PHASE UTITLE SHEET - PROJECT NO. 100-77
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 project. Mr. Littrell stated that this project will
construct public improvements on Phase I of the Blackthorn West Business Park, including water
mains, drainage systems, roadways, and site stabilization. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Gilot, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was
approved, and the Title Sheet as submitted was approved.
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APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS/TITLE SHEET -
SOUTH SIDE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN EXTENSION - PHASE I - PROJECT
NO. 100-53
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 project. Mr. Littrell stated that this project will
construct sanitary sewer from Ruby Street to Kern Road. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Gilot, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was
approved, and the Title Sheet as submitted was approved.
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - 1999
SEWER LINING PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 99-08
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Final Change
Order on behalf of ProForm Pipelining Company, 226 South Elder, Mishawaka, Indiana indicating
that the contract amount be increased by $849.00 for a new contract sum including this Change Order
in the amount of $284,753.04. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit
indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved subject to
the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - CALVERT STREET SEWER- PROJECT NO. 100-
68
Mr. Gilot advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 21, 2000, to Youngs
Excavating, Inc., Post Office Box 2766, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $56,765,98 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. It was
noted that pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000, one (1) board member approved the contract on
September 13, 2000. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, 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 AGREEMENT - STAFF SUPPORT - CHRISTMAS IN APRIL
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Christmas in April for staff support for the Christmas in April Program. The term of the Agreement
is January 2, 2000 through December 31, 2000, in the amount of $12,700.00, which will be remitted
to Community and Economic Development. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded
by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT - DOWNTOWN PARKING SITESCAPES -
THE TROYER GROUP
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Addendum to an Agreement between the City of
South Bend and the Troyer Group, 550 Union, Mishawaka, Indiana, for additional development
concepts. Mr. Gilot noted that the increase is in the amount of $5,000.00, bringing the total contract
amount to $7,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
carried, the Addendum was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT - DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE AND
SITE WORK - THE TROYER GROUP
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Addendum to an Agreement between the City of
South Bend and the Troyer Group, 550 Union, Mishawaka, Indiana, for additional development
concepts. Mr. Gilot noted that the increase is in the amount of $5,000.00, bringing the total contract
amount to $12,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
carried, the Addendum was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF STAFF AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY HOMEBUYERS CORPORATION
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Community Homebuyer's Corporation, South Bend, Indiana, for staff support for January 1, 2000
through December 31, 2000. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $47,630.00,
which will be remitted to Community and Economic Development. Therefore, upon a motion made
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by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. Ms.
Roemer abstained from voting, as she is a member of the Board for Community Homebuyer's
Corporation.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT/GRANT OF PERPETUAL EASEMENT - MADISON CENTER
PROPERTY TO CITY OF SOUTH BEND - EAST BANK WALKWAY - HAGGERTY
BOULEVARD TO ANGELA BOULEVARD
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement and a Grant of Perpetual Easement
between the City of South Bend and the Madison Center, South Bend, Indiana, for property as
described in the Agreement as submitted. Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, was present, and stated
that the City of South Bend will accept the easement for property from the Madison Center in
exchange for an easement owned by the Park Department, given to the City of South Bend.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Agreement
and the Grant of Perpetual Easement were approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF UTILITY MODIFICATION AGREEMENT - AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
American Electric Power, for modification of existing utilities owned and operated by AEP within
the referenced project area. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - YEAR 2000 CENTER CITY AS OF SOUTH
BEND FUNDING
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Center City Associates, South Bend, Indiana, for specific services that Center City Associates will
provide through the funding to be allocated for their use by the City for the year 2000. Mr. Gilot
noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $40,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE BUILDING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS
The following Building Block Grant Program Agreements were presented to the Board for approval:
847 Forest Avenue (Schmucker)
Flowers/Bushes/Trees
$125
3349 Stone Briar Drive (T. Markham)
Tree/Shrubs
$125
3220 Rexford Drive (A. Knoop)
Mulch/Perennials/Retaining
$125
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2407 Bergan; 1646 N. Fremont; 2513 N.
Mulch/Flowers/Shrubs
$4,997.86
Bergan; 1933 N. Olive; 2004 N. Fremont;
1734 N. Fremont (Anointed Hands)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above referred to
Agreements were approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES -
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION - STUDEBAKER BUILDING 69 -730 PRAIRIE AVENUE
- PROJECT NO. 100-87
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Grauvogel and Associates, 17660 Fall Creek Drive, Granger, Indiana, for professional engineering
and industrial hygiene services to identify and prepare technical specifications for the management
and removal of these materials in preparation for the demolition of the building and associated
underground utilities. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $28,060.00.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
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TABLE AGREEMENT - WORKER'S COMPENSATION HEALTH CARE - ST JOSEPH
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above referred to
Agreement was tabled, pending further information.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - SUBSURFACE EXPLORATORY INVESTIGATION - VACANT
LAND WEST OF THE ORGANIC RESOURCE CENTER
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
Envirocorp, 3600 McGill Street, South Bend, Indiana, for a subsurface exploratory investigation of
the above referred to property. Mr. Gilot noted that the Proposal is in the amount of $3,904.50,
which is one-half of the survey amount of $7,809.00. Holladay Corporation will be responsible for
the other one-half ofthe cost. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks
and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF ACCESS AGREEMENTANDEMNIFICATION FOR FREDRICKSON PARK -
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Board President was
authorized to enter into this Agreement with the University ofNotre Dame, and will be ratified at the
October 9, 2000 meeting. The Agreement allows the students of the University of Notre Dame to
provide technical assistance on hydrogeological investigations for which service they require the
City's indemnification.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - SURVEY INFORMATION - CROWE CHIZEK DEVELOPMENT
AREA - WIGHTMAN PETRIE, INC.
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Wightman Petrie Inc., 4703 Chester drive, Elkhart, Indiana, to provide the base map topography for
the above referred to project. Mr. Gilot noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $23,000.00.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
APPROVE IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT:
Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, submitted the following Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit to the
Board and recommended approval:
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 700007765
ISSUED BY: MFB Financial
FOR: Place Builders - Field Pointe Phase III
AMOUNT: $115,159.50
EXPIRES: September 8, 2001
Mr. Gilot made a motion that the Letter of Credit, as outlined above, be approved. Ms. Roemer
seconded the motion which carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 102-2000 - DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEASE THE
PROPERTY AT 2214 MISHAWAKA AVENUE SOUTH BEND INDIANA, FOR USE AS A
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP CENTER
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEASE THE PROPERTY
AT 2214 MISHAWAKA AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR USE AS A
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP CENTER
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WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is desirous of establishing several Neighborhood
Partnership Centers in order to build stronger neighborhoods by bringing municipal and community
services directly to the neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the property at 2214 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, has been
selected as a site for a Neighborhood Partnership Center; and
WHEREAS, the property to be leased at 2214 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana,
contains approximately one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet, an area sufficient to
accommodate the activities for which the Neighborhood Partnership Center is intended; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on September
25, 2000, received a petition ("Petition") signed by at least fifty (50) taxpayers of the City of South
Bend, requesting that the Board lease the premises at 2214 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana,
for a term of one year, with a one year option to renew upon the parties' option with a monthly rental
ofFour Hundred Ten Dollars ($410.00), not to exceed Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars
($4,920.00) in the term, and not more than $5,412.00 in the option term if the option to renew for
the second term is exercised; and
WHEREAS, the Board also received, on September 25, 2000, a certificate of the St. Joseph
County Auditor, certifying that the verifier of the Petition and at least fifty (50) of the signatories of
the Petition are taxpayers of property located within the corporate limits of the City of South Bend;
and
WHEREAS, the Board also received, on September 25, 2000, a proposed lease agreement
("Proposed Lease") concerning the lease of the premises as petitioned; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-10-7(2) requires, that prior to the Board's entering into a lease
agreement for said premises, that the South Bend Common Council, after investigation, determine
that the lease of the premises is needed
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board ofPublic Works ofthe City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1) That the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby expresses
its desire and intent to lease the premises at 2214 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, for its
use as a Neighborhood Partnership Center.
2) That the Petition, as certified by the St. Joseph County Auditor and submitted to the
Board on September 25, 2000, is hereby accepted for filing and made available for public inspection.
3) That the lease of the premises shall be for a term of one (1) year, with a one (1) year
option to renew exercisable by the parties, and with a monthly rental of Four Hundred Ten Dollars
($410.00), not to exceed Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars ($4,920.00) in the first term
and not to exceed $5,412.00 in the second term if the option to renew is exercised.
4) That Robert J. Filley is entitled to receive a tax exemption for the leased portion of
the premises pursuant to I.C. 36-1-10.
5) That the Proposed Lease for the premises submitted to the Board on September 25,
2000, is hereby accepted for filing and made available for public inspection.
6) That the Board directs and authorizes that a Resolution be filed with the City Clerk
for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, a form of Resolution
to establish, after investigation and consideration, its determination that the lease of the premises
described herein is needed.
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7) That a public hearing on the proposed lease is hereby set for November 13, 2000, at
9:30 a.m. in the City of South Bend Meeting Room, 1308 County -City Building, South Bend,
Indiana, 46601, at which hearing all persons desiring to be heard will be given the opportunity to
address whether the Proposed Lease is necessary and whether the proposed rental is fair and
reasonable.
8) That this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the
Board.
Adopted this 25th day of September, 2000.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary A. Gilot, President
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 103-2000 - APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
TO ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA - ST. JOSEPH COUNTY JAIL SITE
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works. Ms. Ann Kolata, Community and Economic
Development, was present, and stated that this Resolution transfers real property to the St. Joseph
County Jail site.
WHEREAS, the city of South Bend, Indiana (hereinafter, the "City") is the owner of the
certain real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as
Exhibit "A", hereto (hereinafter referred to as the `Real Property"); and
WHEREAS, the care, custody and control of City real estate is vested in the city's Board of
Public Works (hereinafter the "Board") pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-3; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous oftransferring the Property to St. Joseph County (hereinafter
the `County") for the sum of One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable
consideration; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, City, acting by and through the Board, may
exchange or transfer property with another governmental entity upon terms and conditions agreed
upon by the two (2) entities as evidenced by the adoption of substantially identical resolutions of each
entity; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana (hereinafter the
"Commissioners:), at its meeting of October 3, 2000 will consider its Resolution No. accepting
the transfer of the Property from the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the transfer of the Property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and more
particularly described as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, by the City of South Bend,
Indiana to St. Joseph County, Indiana, for the sum of One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00)
shall be, and hereby is, accepted, subject to the adoption of a resolution by the Board
of Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana substantially identical in its terms and
conditions as this resolution.
2. Such transfer shall be accomplished by a quit claim deed executed by the City.
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3. For and in consideration of such transfers, the County shall the city, the sum of One
and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00). The City shall assume all recording costs and any transfer
fees associated with such transfer.
4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED at a meeting at the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana
held on September 25, 2000, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary A. Gilot, President
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 104-2000 - APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
TO ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA/ST. JOSEPH COUNTY JAIL SITE
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works. Ms. Ann Kolata, Community and Economic
Development, was present, and stated that this Resolution transfers real property to the St. Joseph
County Jail site.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (hereinafter, the "City") is the owner of the
certain real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as
Exhibit "A", hereto (hereinafter referred to as the `Real Property"); and
WHEREAS, the care, custody and control of City real estate is vested in the City's Board of
Public Works (hereinafter the "Board") pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-3; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous oftransferring the Property to St. Joseph County (hereinafter
the `County") for the sum of One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable
consideration; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, City, acting by and through the Board, may
exchange or transfer property with another governmental entity upon terms and conditions agreed
upon by the two (2) entities as evidenced by the adoption of substantially identical resolutions of each
entity; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of St. Joseph county, Indiana (hereinafter the
"Commissioners:), at its meeting of October 3, 2000 will consider its Resolution No. accepting
the transfer of the Property from the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
That the transfer of the Property situated in St. Joseph county, Indiana, and more
particularly described as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, by the City of South Bend,
Indiana to St. Joseph County, Indiana, for the sum of One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00)
shall be, and hereby is, accepted, subject tot he adoption of a resolution by the Board
of Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana substantially identical in its terms and
conditions as the resolution.
2. Such transfer shall be accomplished by a quit claim deed executed by the City.
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For and in consideration of such transfers, the county shall the city, the sum of One
and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00). The City shall assume all recording costs and any transfer
fees associated with such transfer.
4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED at a meeting at the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana
held on September 25, 2000, at 1308 county -city Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Gary A. Gilot, President
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
s/Donald E. Inks, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF CORPORATE UNDERTAKING/RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT - NEWMAN
ALTMAN BUILDING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Corporate Undertaking
and Right ofEntryPermit were approved. Ms. Ann Kolata, Community and Economic Development,
was present, and stated that the Corporate Undertaking is for the Newman Altman Building, which
ensures a correct title for the property. The Right ofEntry permits the city to cross over the property
until condemnation is completed.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY
Mr. Gilot indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as
completed by Ms. Vivian Borysiak, 739 South Walnut, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following
alley:
The first east west alley north of Dunham Street from the west R/W line of Walnut Street to
the east R/W line of Harris Street for a distance of 148.5 feet and a width of 12 feet. Part of
Arnold's Subdivision of Bank Outlot 100-101 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 ofEconomic Development and the Department ofPublic Works. Solid Waste noted that
residents in this area would need to place their trash out front if the vacation were approved. The
Division of Engineering noted that the property owners adjacent to the alley on Walnut and the
property owners adjacent to the alley on Harris each depend upon the alley for access to their
garages. They should be informed that 1) they need to make improvements obstructing access to the
north/south alley; 2) they need to provide cross access easements to each other, then hard surface a
portion of the alley which then becomes a shared driveway; or 3) they each need to construct a new
driveway on their property and the split that comes to them each by vacation. Therefore, Mr. Inks
made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning
this Vacation Petition. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - COLLEGE FROM LONGLEY
TO BROOKFIELD - FAITH APOSTOLIC YOUTH FELLOWSHIP FESTIVITIES
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 Pastor
Eddie Miller, Faith Apostolic Temple, 1318 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the
above referred to festivities on September 30, 2000, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Upon a motion
made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25. 2000
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - 23RD STREET FROM
MISHAWAKA AVENUE TO VINE STREET - RIVER PARK DAY FESTIVITIES
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 Ms. Dee
Thompson, River Park United Methodist Church, 920 South 23rd Street, South Bend, Indiana, to
conduct the above referred to festivities, on September 23, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS - WEST
MADISONNORTH 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 Ms.
Marzy Bauer, Temple Beth -El, 305 West Madison, South Bend, Indiana to remove the "No Parking"
signs temporarily for this event, on September 29 and 30, October 8 and 9, 2000. Upon a motion
made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS - EAST
LASALLE STREET - HIGH HOLY DAYS - SINAI SYNAGOGUE
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 Ms. Linda
Mintz, Sinai Synagogue, 1102 East LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana to remove the "No Parking" signs
temporarily for this event, on September 30, October 8 and 9, 2000. Upon a motion made by Ms.
Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT LEUKEMIA SOCIETY
SOLICITATION
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 Ms. Maria
Rearick, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 921 East 86"' Street, Indianapolis, Indiana to conduct
the above referred to solicitation, on October 7 and 28, 2000, at Ironwood and State Road 23. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT RED RIBBON MARCH - UNITED
COMMUNITY AGAINST DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
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. Gladys Muhammad, South Bend Heritage Foundation, 914 Lincolnway West,
South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to march, on October 27, 2000, beginning at
10:30 a.m., on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by
Ms. Roemer and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - GARBAGE AND RUBBISH SERVICE
Mr. Gilot stated that the following Garbage and Rubbish Service application has been received:
NAME: Pete Buchanan
ADDRESS: 1210 Bissell, South Bend, Indiana
Mr. Gilot further advised that a favorable recommendation has been received by the Department of
Code Enforcement concerning this application. Further, the Bureau of Sanitation has inspected the
vehicle(s) to be used in conjunction with this business, and has found them to be satisfactory. Upon
a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above license application was
approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance of a license.
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - NORTH ST. PETER FROM
SORIN TO SOUTH BEND AVENUE - CRIME PREVENTION MEETING
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 Ms. Sarah
Bannon, 812 East LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to event, on October
5, 2000, from 2:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roemer
and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Anthony Molnar, Engineer, Division ofEngineering, recommended that the following Contractor
Bonds be approved and/or released as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
B&B Equipment, Inc. Cancelled Effective September 14, 2000
(One Board Member Approved 9/14/00)
Gerald Mikel dba GM Construction Approved Effective September 13, 2000
(One Board Member Approved 9/13/00)
Brett D. Thomas Approved Effective September 18, 2000
(One Board Member Approved 9/18/00
Timothy Winkel Approved Effective September 15, 2000
(One Board Member Approved 9/15/00)
Mr. Gilot made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
and/or released as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Traffic Control
Location
Comments
Motion to Approve;
Device
Seconded
New Installation -
"No
1701 Lincolnway
Safety for pedestrians
Ms. Roemer; Mr.
Parking on
West - Harry's
Inks
Sidewalk - Tow
Liquor Store
Zone"
New Installation -
2716 Langley
Mr. Andrysiak has
Ms. Roemer, Mr.
Handicapped
met all requirements
Inks
Accessible Parking
Space Signs
New Installation -
519 West Ewing
Mr. Rocole has met
Mr. Inks, Ms.
Handicapped
all requirements
Roemer
Accessible Parking
Space Signs
New Installation -
817 South 33' Street
Ms. Thompson has
Mr. Inks, Ms.
Handicapped
met all requirements
Roemer
Accessible Parking
Space Signs
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - CORBY AND HICKORY TRAFFIC SIGNAL - PROJECT NO. 100-
61
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 Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the
above referred to Title Sheet was approved and signed.
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,278,763.07, dated
September 18, 2000 (approved September 18, 2000 pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000) and
$2,199,598.17 dated September 25, 2000 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan
Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted lists containing claims in the
amount of $34,130.10 (approved September 13, 2000, pursuant to Resolution No. 100-2000),
$21,829,27, $312,235.02 and $83,042.77 and recommended approval. Mr. Jon Hunt, Community
and Economic Development, submitted a claim on behalf of the St. Joseph County Housing
Consortium and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer made a motion that the claims be approved
and the reports as submitted be filed. Ms. Roemer 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 Ms. Roemer and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
M. Catherine Roemer, Member
nald E. Inks, Member
;ATTEST:
Angela "acob, Clerk