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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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