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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/99 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1999 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 1999, by Board Member Lewis N. Powell, with Ms. M. Catherine Roemer present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Brian Steinke, in the absence of Board Attorney Michelle Engel. ADD AGENDA ITEM Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, an Intent to Award the Bid for the Headworks Facility, Wastewater Treatment Plant, was added to the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on May 17, 1999, were approved. PUBLIC BEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - `BOOKS ARE FUN" Mr. Powell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an Application for a Transient Merchant License, as submitted by Mr. Joe Saylor, 8686 3rd Road, Bremen, Indiana, to conduct the sale of books, on May 27 and 28, 1999, at the County -City Building, for United Way. Mr. Powell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Powell recommended that as this book sale has previously been held in the County City Building, the Transient Merchant License be approved. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was approved. PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - RAY' S GUITAR SHOP Mr. Powell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an Application for a Transient Merchant License, as submitted by Mr. Raymundo Garza, 3305 North June Street, Port Clinton, Ohio, to conduct the sale of guitars, on June 6, 1999, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., at the Century Center. Mr. Powell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. At the time of the Public Hearing, there was no one present to represent this License Application. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Public Hearing was tabled. Mr. Raymundo Garza, 3305 North June Street, Port Clinton, Ohio, 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 Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was approved. OPENING OF BIDS - 1999 STREET MATERIALS - PROJECT NO 99-30 This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to items. 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: ROSE FUELS AND MATERIALS, INC 513 East Madison Street South Bend, Indiana 46617 Bid was signed by Mr. R. Boyd Harwood Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted REGULAR MEETING Portland Cement, 47 lb. $ 3.60 each Portland Cement, 94 lb. $ 5.90 each Quick Setting Cement, 50 lb. $12.80 each KLINK TRUCKING INC. Post Office Box 427 Ashley, Indiana 46705 Bid was signed by Mr. Sean Watt Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted 19 Rip Rap $15.00 $ 75,000 Mineral Agg No. 2 Slag $ 8.75 $ 87,500 Coarse Agg No. 53 $ 9.85 $ 49,250 Coarse Agg No. 53 $ 6.75 $ 33,750 Fine Agg No. 9 Mixture $ 4.90 $ 9,800 Drywell Gravel $ 8.95 $17,900 TOTAL. $273,200 MAY 24, 1999 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bids were referred to the Street Department for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT - DEMOLITIONS EXCAVATIONS AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 99-12- 1 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: WARNER AND SONS INC. Post office Box 87 Elkhart, Indiana 46515 Bid was signed by Mr. Jack Warner Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division A, Addenda #1 $84,380.20 TOROK EXCAVATING 54195 North Burdette Street South Bend, Indiana 46637 Bid was signed by Mr. William Torok Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID:. Division A, Addenda #1 $80,000.00 1 1 0-4 "A REGULAR MEETING LAFREE EARTH, INC. Post Office Box 1752 Mishawaka, Indiana 46546 Bid was signed by Mr. Greg LaFree Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division B, Addenda #2 $160,005.00 GRADE -RITE EXCAVATING INC 12877 Industrial Drive Granger, Indiana 46530 Bid was signed by Mr. David Horein Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Security was submitted BID: Division A, Addenda #1 $ 77,593.00 Division B, Addenda #2 $157,420.75 RIETH RII,EY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 25200 State Road 23 South Bend, Indiana 46634 Bid was signed by Mr. Michael Silver, Jr. Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division B $139,088.00 BRADBERRY BROTHERS, INC. 20061 West Dice Street Elkhart, Indiana 46614 Bid was signed by Mr. W.J. Bradberry Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division A, Addenda #1 $91,998.00 B&J EXCAVATION, INC. 1104 West Donald Street South Bend, Indiana 46613 Bid was signed by Mr. Darnell O'Neal Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division A, Addenda #1 $95,000.20 R&R EXCAVATING, INC. 2010 West Avenue Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 MAY 24, 1999 REGULAR MEETING Bid was signed by Mr. Ro: t Loudin Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division B. Addenda #2 $121,266.00 HRP CONSTRUCTION, INC Post Office Box 266 South Bend, Indiana 46624-0266 Bid was signed by Mr. Paul Fallon Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was. completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division B,.Addenda #2 $136,655.50 RITSCHARD BROTHERS, INC 1204 -W. Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 Bid was.signed by Mr. Donald Ritschard Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five pet cent (51/6) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division A, Addenda #1 . -$144,804.30 MAY 24, 1999 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bids were referred- to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - LOT 44 - CHESTNUT 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: JOHN & DONNELDA LOHR 28600 M-60 West Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 Upon a. motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bid was referred to the City Attorney's Office for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - KENNEDY PARK WATER PLAYGROUND This was the date set -for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. The Park Board Commission recommended that the Board of Public Works open bids for this project, as they were unsuccessful in obtaining bids. The following bids were opened and publicly read: YERKLER, INC . 4406 Technology Drive South Bend, Indiana 46628 Bid was signed by Mr. Fred Lusk Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Ten per cent. (10%) Bid Bond was submitted 1 REGULAR MEETING Base Bid $792,000.00 Alternate #1 $ 23,900.00 Alternate #2 $ 8,900.00 Alternate #3 $ 22,000.00 Alternate #4 $ 4,000.00 BID: GIBSON LEWIS, LLC. 1001 West I Ith Street Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Carpenter Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted Emu Base Bid $742,000.00 Alternate #1 $ 20,000.00 Alternate #2 $ 8,500.00 Alternate #3 $ 32,00.00 Alternate #4 $ 6,000.00 KASER SPEAKER CONSTRUCTION INC 25487 West State Road 2 South Bend, Indiana 46619 Bid was signed by Mr. Gary Spraker Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted IM Base Bid $685,000.00 Alternate #1 $ 39,770.00 Alternate #2 $ 7,930.00 Alternate #3 $ 17,700.00 (If Alternate #1 is accepted $24,750.00) MAY 24, 1999 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above bids were referred to the Park Department for review and recommendation. OPENING OF PROPOSALS - HARDWARE SYSTEM ENGINEERING SOFTWARE TRAINING MANUALS AND AIDS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FOR SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed proposals 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 proposals were opened and publicly read: VANAUSDALL & FARRAP INC 1214 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Proposal was signed by Mr. Michael Wohinin, Jr. Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted 40 REGULAR MEETING M Call Check Equipment On -Going Maintenance On -Going Maintenance $34,580.00 $ 2,995.00- Second Year $ 2,995.00 -Third Year MOTOROL& INC. 85 Harristown Road Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452 Proposal was signed by Mr. Robert Janesak Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (51/o) Bid Bond was submitted 09 Communications Control Consoles $-160,554.00 Console Furniture $111,370.00 Call Check. Equipment $ 27,456.00 Time Synchronization Systems $ 7,589.00 Additional Work & Related Services $ 94,21.00 TOTAL $401,690.00 Fire House Alerting System $328,625.00 Trackball $ 1,560.00 Additional Display Master Clock $ 969.00 Third Speaker at Operator Position $ 2,700.00 . Fourth Speaker at Oper. Position $ 13,212.00 6-Channel Digital Call Check $ 20,678.00 5-Hour Memory Call Check $ 17,453.00 On -Going Maintenance - 1st year $ 21,750.12 On -Going Maintenance - 2nd Year $ 22,402.62 On -Going Maintenance - 3rd Year $ 23,074.70 MAY 24, 1999 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above proposals were referred to the South Bend Police Deparrtment for review and recommendation. . AWARD BID - MOMS PREFORMING ARTS CENTER - STAGE LIGHTING EOUIPMENT PROJECT NO. 98-25-6C Mr. Fred Lusk, Verkler, Inc., 4406 Technology Drive, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Board that on May 3, 1999, bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Lusk recommends that the Board award the contract to Trans Tech Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $495,310.00. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the -motion which carried. AWARD BID;. MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ACOUSTICAL CONCERT SYSTEM - PROJECT NO. 98-25-6A Mr. Fred Lusk, Verlder, Inc:, 4406 Technology Drive, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Board that on May 3, 1999, bids were :received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Lusk recommends that the Board award the contract to Wenger Corporation, 555 park Drive, .Owatonna, Minnesota. in the amount of $169,000.00. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted .and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried. 1 I1 G REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1999 APPROVE "INTENT TO AWARD" - HEADWORKS FACILITY - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - PROJECT NO. 98-26 Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Division of Environmental Services, advised the Board that on April 19, 1999, bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. Mr. Dillon has reviewed these bids, and recommends that a "letter of intent" to award the contract to Superior Construction, 2045 East Dunes Highway, Gary, Indiana, in the amount of $11,392.00.00 be approved by the Board. Mr. Dillon stated that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management must review any contracts to be funded by Indiana State Revolving Funds. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the `Intent to Award" be approved. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - EAST WAYNE STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT STREET LIGHT UPGRADE - PROJECT NO. 98-56 Mr. Powell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No. 2 on behalf of Trans Tech Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that the Contract time be extended to eight -two (82) days. This Change Order does not affect the contract sum. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - ROOFING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.7B Mr. Powell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No. 001 on behalf of Midland Engineering, Post Office Box 1019, South Bend, Indiana indicating that the Contract amount be decreased $11,600.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $320,400.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING - PROJECT NO.98-25-15A Mr. Powell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction manager, has submitted Change Order No. 002 on behalf of Slutsky Peltz Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc., 844 South Rush Street, South Bend, Indiana indicating that the Contract amount be decreased $12,000.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $1,311,900.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-15A Mr. Powell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No. 003 on behalf of Slutsky-Peitz Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc., 844 South Rush Street, South Bend, Indiana indicating that the Contract amount be increased $3,444.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $1,315,344.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved. APPROVAL OF ESCROW AGREEMENT - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - PRE- CAST PANELS - PROJECT NO. 98-254 Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend; Nucon Schokbeton, 3102 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan; and Old Kent Bank, Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the above referred to project. Mr. Powell noted that this project is in excess of $100,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL -ENHANCED UTILIZATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - GREELEY AND HANSEN Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and Greeley and Hansen, 105 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for enhanced utilization of the plan's existing computerized maintenance management system, laboratory information management system and the use and development of web page technology. Mr. Powell noted that the Proposal is in the amount of $31,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and MAY 24, 1999 carried, the Proposal was approved and executed. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MORRIS PEFORMING ARTS CENTER - PAINTING-- PROJECT 140.98-25-5.9E Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on April.19, 1999, to Forsey Construction; 2018 Ironwood Circle, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $538,835.00 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted'for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer 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 CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF ONE (1)1,500 G.P.M. PUMPER - PIERCE MANUFACTURING Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Contract between the City of South Bend and Pierce Manufacturing, 2600 American Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, for the purchase of the above referred to pumper. Mr. Powell noted that the Contract is in the amount. of $293,849.71. The bid award was approved by the Board of Public Works on May 17, 1999. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Contract was approved and executed. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUM The following Community Development Addendum was presented to the Board for approval: Division of Redevelopment - South Gateway Extends contract through the Addendum III Improvements end of 1999 and expands service area to include two blocks in a flood plain Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above referred to Addendum was approved and executed. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - SIDEWALK CURB AND APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO 99-26 Mr. Powell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on May 3, 1999, to Northern Indiana Construction, Company, Inc., Post Office Box 1333, Mishawaka, Indiana, in the amount of $41,995.20 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance was filed. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES --PORTAGE AVENUE HAPROEMENTS FROM LATHROP TO CLEVELAND - PHASE II - PROJECT NO. 98-74 Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and The Troyer Group, 550 South Union Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, for the design of improvements to Portage Avenue from Lathrop to Cleveland Road. Mr. Powell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $189,800.00 for Phase H. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and Ms. Ynetter Jones, 1204 Thomas Street, South Bend, Indiana, for the purpose of gardening at 263 Maple Street, which is currently a City -owned property. Favorable recommendations have been received by -the _Division of Engineering, Fire Department, Police Department, Economic Development, Area Plan Commission and Code Enforcement. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS - BUILDING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of thirteen (13) Agreements for the Building Block Grant Program for Good Neighbors/Good Neighborhoods, as follows: 1 I P-R *w 1 REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1999 Grantee Address Grant Amount JoAnn Schosker 4004 South Michigan Flowers - $100 Joann Butler 921 East Fox Flowers - $100 Marjorie Fox 1001 Mayflower Road Shrubs - $100 Christina Landis 337 Tonti Flowers - $100 Melissa Schosker 2306 Erskine Trees/Flowers - $100 Christine Mielke 1822 East Fox Mulch/Flowers - $100 Laura Sawdon 159 Concord Avenue Flowers - $100 Laurie Hardin 1129 Whitehall Drive Flowers - $100 Seweryna Szymanksi 446 South Grant Bushes/Flowers - $100 Barbara Wigginns 1120 Sunnymede Flowers - $100 St. Casimir's Parish 1308 Dunham Flowers - $500 Anne & Duane Flaig 1020 North Michigan Flowers - 100 Shirley Mesaros 163 Concord Shrubs - $100 Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Agreements were approved and executed. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - - PLACEMENT OF DUMPSTER - DERUE COURT Mr. Powell advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division of Engineering, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the City Attorney's Office for the above referred to request, as submitted by Mr. Michael Giulioni, Community and Economic Development, to place a dumpster enclosure in De -Rue Court. The South Bend Redevelopment Commission is the owner of the properties abutting the proposed encroachment. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was approved. UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE ALLEYS Mr. Powell indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as completed by Mr. Antony Zappia, Attorney, 52582 U.S. 31 North, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following alleys: First east/west alley south of Western Avenue from the east right of way of South Albert Street to the west right of way of South Sheridan Street for a distance of approximately 284.26 feet in length and a width of 14 feet. Also, the first north/south alley west of South Sheridan from the south right of way of the first east/west alley south of Western Avenue to the extended lot lines of Lots 437 and 426 for a distance of approximately 108 feet in length and a width of 14 feet and including the angles at the intersection of the east west alley. Parks located in Belleville 3rd unit. Mr. Powell advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Police Department, Fire Department, and the Department of Economic Development. Area Plan recommends approval subject to dedication of an east west alley to Sheridan Street and approval of the rezoning of these lots to "C" commercial. Solid Waste is not in favor of these vacations. Engineering stated that access must be permitted to the remaining public alley. Mr. John Ford, Attorney, representing approximately thirty (30) residents, was present, and recommended that the Board give an unfavorable recommendation. Mr. Ford stated that these REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1999 residents do not want these alleys vacated. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the Board send'an unfavorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning this. Vacation, Petition, based on recommendations of Mr. Ford and the Bureau of Solid Waste. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVAL OP RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT 1999 AMERICAN HEART WALK Mr. Powell 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 Mr. Rick Addis, American Heart Association, 2410 Grape Road, Mishawaka; Indiana to conduct the above referred to walk, on September 25, 1999, on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the recommendation was approved. Mr. Powell stated that an unfavorable recommendation has been received by- Community and Economic Development in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Dora. Kiefer, 1216 East Madison, South Bend, Indiana, to purchase City owned property at 234 Milton. Community and Economic Development stated that the southeast neighborhood has experienced considerable redevelopment over the past six years, and the availability of vacant lots owned by the City has helped contribute to the overall redevelopment effort. A housing development study will be started in the near future. Until that study is complete and fully analyzes the impact of the remaining lots, Community and Economic Development recommends that the City retain this property. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was denied. REQUEST DENIED -PURCHASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY 1507 AND 1511 HIGH STREET Mr. Powell stated that an unfavorable recommendation has been received by -Community and Economic Development in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Jerry Watts, Post Office Box 868, South Bend, Indiana, to purchase City ovmed property at 1507 and 1511 High Street. Community and Economic Development stated that the southeast neighborhood has experienced considerable redevelopment over the past six years, and the availability of vacant lots owned by the City has helped contribute to the overall redevelopment effort. A housing development study will bestarted in the near future. Until that study is complete and fully analyzes the impact of the remaining lots, Community and Economic Development recommends that the City retain these properties. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was denied.' - REQUEST DENIED - PURCHASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY 1507 HIGH STREET Mr. Powell stated that an unfavorable recommendation has been received by Community and Economic Development in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Ora Broadnax, 732 East Haney Street, South Bend, Indiana, to purchase City owned property at 1507 High Street. Community and Economic Development stated that the southeast neighborhood has experienced considerable redevelopment over the past six years, and the availability of vacant lots owned by the City has helped contribute to the overall redevelopment effort. A housing development study will be started in the near ,future. Until that study is complete and fully analyzes the impact of the remaining lots, Community and Economic Development recommends that the City retain this property. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was denied. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS SCADA SYSTEM OPERATOR INTERFACE REPLACEMENT -WASTEWATER TREATEMENT . PLANT - PROJECT NO. 99-15 In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Jack Dillion, Environmental Services, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Dillon stated that funding for this project is provided by the Capital Improvement Budget. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved: 0 REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1999 APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Paul and Geraldine Jonas, Cypress Circle South, South Bend, Indiana. The Consent indicates that in consideration for percussion to tap into the public sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide sanitary sewer service to Cypress Circle South, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 02-1015-031215), the Jonas's waive and release 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. Powell made a motion that the Consent be approved. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE Mr. Powell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Mr. Indukumar Amin. 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 23040 U.S. 20 West, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 04-1048-1 049, 1048, 04-1048-1047, 04-1048- 1058, 04-1048-1057), Mr. Amin waives and releases any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexationof the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the Consent be approved. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried. ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER FILED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Jon Hunt, Director, Community and Economic Development stated that various issues would be presented to the Board of Public Works in the future concerning American Home Dreams. Mr. Hunt stated that he is a Board Member of American Home Dreams, and their mission is to build or rehabilitate single-family housing in South Bend's lower income neighborhoods. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Acknowledgment Letter was filed. APPROVAL OF RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS Ms. Marcia Qualls, Traffic Investigator, submitted a Release of All Claims for South Bend Public Transpo, for a paid claim of City owned property. The claim amount of $648.19 has been paid. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to release claims for Transpo was approved. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: New Installation - Handicap 606 North Scott Ms. Lafine has met all Sign requirements New Installation - Handicap 601 Cottage Grove Mr. Linley has met all Sign requirements APPROVE EXCAVATION BOND Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following Excavation Bond be approved as follows: EXCAVATION BOND Vida Plumbing and Heating Approved May 24, 1999 Mr. Powell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be approved as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CLAIMS Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,237,699.06 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount of $146,979.60 and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be J I I REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1999 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m. ST: Xn-gela K. J cob, Clerk 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 6V ),Ot.4-. fames R. dwell, President Z-'- Lewis N. Powell, Member CX- /` M. V,atherine Roemer, Mem er