HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/99 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 23, 1999
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, August
23, 1999, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Lewis N. Powell and Ms. M. Catherine
Roemer present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on August 16, 1999, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - CLEVELAND ROAD ADDED TRAVEL LANES - PROJECT NO. 98-87
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:
KANKAKEE VALLEY CONSTRUCTION CO.. INC.
Post Office Box 1471
Laporte, Indiana 46352
Bid was signed by Mr. James B. Nelson
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $1,097,715.76
RIETH - RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO.. INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Richard A. Jankowski
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $1,121,538.11
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) MORE OR LESS, ONE TON PRISONER TRANSPORT
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to vehicle. 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:
D. YOUNG CHEVROLET, LLC
3210 East 96t' Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
Bid was signed by Mr. Dan Young
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $35,600.00
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GATES CHEVROLET CORP.
401 South Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Bid was signed by Mr. Dan Young
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $34,951.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to Central Services for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to vehicles. 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:
STEVE & GENES
3109 Gerturde
South Bend, Indiana 46614
No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
1
4941
CHEVROLET
1985
2GIAW19XOF1154187
$49.50
2
3068
TOYOTA
1989
JT2AE92E9K322317
$39.50
3
1982
CADILLAC
1985
1G6CD698XF4216360
$59.60
4
3070
CHEVROLET
1987
1G1JFllW8HJ253349
$49.85
5
3305
BUICK
1968
454678XI33513
$49.50
6
4336
CHEVY
1987
J8 I RF2177H8476641
$39.50
7
4967
NISSAN
1986
JN1HZ14S7GX164277
$39.00
8
5049
MERCURY
1990
1 MEPM6040LH601678
$49.85
9
5144
CHEVROLET
1987
J81RG5172H8471331
$39.95
10
5146
DODGE
1983
1B3BD26C8DF150209
$39.95
11
5067
OLDSMOBILE
1984
1 G3AM47A9EM307861
$49.95
12
2269
LINCOLN
1986
1LNBP98M8GY726597
$75.00
13
5035
FORD
1982 j
1FABP16138CF146673
$39.50
14
5068
MERCURY
1989
2MEPM36X2KB637495
$39.50
15
2303
GEO
1990
J81RF2360L7531062
$29.00
16
4437
OPEL
1985
OY07NC2996247
$20.00
117 14138
PONTIAC
1982
1G2AX8714CL522148
$49.50
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NICK SKRZESZEWSKI
52170 Santa Monica Drive
Granger, Indiana 46530
No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
4
3070
CHEVROLET
1987
1G1JF11W8HJ253349
$75.00
LARRY LINTZ
513126 Kenilworth
South Bend, Indiana 46614
No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
1
4941
CHEVROLET
1985
2GIAW19XOF1154187
$67.00
2
3068
TOYOTA
1989
JT2AE92E9K322317
$105.00
3
1982
CADILLAC
1985
1 G6CD698XF4216360
$107.50
4
3070
CHEVROLET
1987
1G1JFllW8HJ253349
$107.00
5
3305
BUICK
1968
454678X133513
$200.00
6
4336
CHEVY
1987
J81RF2177H8476641
$67.00
7
4967
NISSAN
1986
JN1HZ14S7GX164277
$105.00
8
5049
MERCURY
1990
IMEPM6040LH601678
$87.00
9
5144
CHEVROLET
1987
J81 RG5172H8471331
$125.00
10
5146
DODGE
1983
1B3BD26C8DF150209
$68.00
11
5067
OLDSMOBILE
1984
1G3AM47A9EM307861
$85.00
12
2269
LINCOLN
1986
1LNBP98M8GY726597
$87.00
13
5035
FORD
1982
1FABP16B8CF146673
$67.50
14
5068
MERCURY
1989
2MEPM36X2KB637495
$127.00
15
2303
GEO
1990
J81RF2360L7531062
$87.00
17
4138
PONTIAC
1982
1G2AX8714CL522148
$87.00
KENNETH KAGEL
1015 Allen Street
South Bend, Indiana 46616
No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
1
4941
CHEVROLET
1985
2GIAW19XOF1154187
$100.00
4
3070
CHEVROLET
1987
1G1JF11W8HJ253349
$50.00
9
5144
CHEVROLET
1987
J81RG5172H8471331
$50.00
10
15146
1 DODGE
F1983
1B3BD26C8DF150209
$100.00
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JEFF BIRTWHISTLE
2111 East LaSalle Avenue
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
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No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
5
3305
BUICK
1968
454678XI33513
$301.00
DEL SCHLIPP
3300 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
1
4941
CHEVROLET
1985
2G1AW19XOF1154187
$35.50
2
3068
TOYOTA
1989
JT2AE92E9K322317
$85.50
3
1982
CADILLAC
1985
IG6CD698XF4216360
$85.50
4
3070
CHEVROLET
1987
1G1JF11W8HJ253349
$42.50
5
3305
BUICK
1968
454678XI33513
$80.60
6
4336
CHEVY
1987
J81RF2177H8476641
$36.50
7
4967
NISSAN
1986
JN1HZ14S7GX164277
$55.50
8
5049
MERCURY
1990
IMEPM604OLH601678
$125.60
9
5144
CHEVROLET
1987
J81RG5172H8471331
$42.50
10
5146
DODGE
1983
1B3BD26C8DF150209
$42.50
11
5067
OLDSMOBILE
1984
1G3AM47A9EM307861
$86.50
12
2269
LINCOLN
1986
1LNBP98M8GY726597
$81.60
13
5035
FORD
1982
1FABP16B8CF146673
$50.25
14
5068
MERCURY
1989
2MEPM36X2KB637495
$56.50
15
2303
GEO
1990
J81RF236OL7531062
$56.50
16
4437
OPEL
1985
OY07NC2996247
$25.50
17
4138
PONTIAC
1982
1G2AX8714CL522148
$56.50
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Department of Code Enforcement for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 1217 % CORBY AND TWO (2
LOTS ON HOWARD STREET
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to properties.
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:
MR. PAUL KUHARIC
1201 Corby
South Bend, Indiana 46617
BID: $730.00
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Legal Department for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 263 MAPLE STREET
Mr. Caldwell advised the Board that on June 29, 1999, bids were received and opened for the above
referred to property. After reviewing those bids, the Legal Department recommends that the Board
award the sale of 263 Maple Street to Ms. Ynetter Jones, 1204 Thomas Street, South Bend, Indiana
in the amount of $50.00, plus filing and recording fees. Ms. Jones was the sole bidder on this
property. Therefore, Mr. Powell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids
be awarded as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - WEST
WASHINGTON SIDEWALK, CURB, APPROACH AND RAMP REPAIRS - PROJECT NO 99-
29
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted the Final
Change Order indicating that the contract amount be increased by $564.58 for a new contract sum
including this Change Order in the amount of $20,705.58. Additionally submitted was the Project
Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Final Change Order and the Project Completion Affidavit
were approved subject to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVAL OF REPORT OF CONTRACT FINAL INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATION
FOR ACCEPTANCE - IRONWOOD WIDENING PROJECT - CONTRACT R-22772
Mr. Darrell Baker, Project Engineer, submitted a Report of Contract Final Inspection and
Recommendation for Acceptance for the Ironwood Widening Project, on behalf of Rieth Riley
Construction, Post Office Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, and recommended approval. This
document the substantial completion of the above referred to phase of the Ironwood Widening
project. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Report of
Contract Final Inspection and Recommendation for Acceptance was approved.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - BLACKTHORN CORPORATE PARK -
BLACKTHORN COURT - PROJECT NO. 96-65
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 2, 1999, to Small, Inc.,
25190 State Road 4, North Liberty, Indiana, in the amount of $525,868.00 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, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted
were filed.
APPROVE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR -
LEIGHTON PLAZA - TCU BOUNDARY IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO 97-57-9
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 19,1999, to Casteel
Construction Corporation, 23186 West Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of
$129,000.00 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. Caldwell and carried, the
Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor
and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR -
MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - STAGE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT - PROJECT NO.
98-25-6C
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on May 24, 1999, to Trans Tech
Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $495,310.00 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, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond
as submitted were filed.
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APPIOVAL OF AGREEMENT - MEDICAL SERVICES - ST. JOSEPH' S REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, 801 East LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, for medical services
to workers compensation obligations. Therefore; upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded
by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH GRANT AGREEMENT -
BEREAN SDA CHURCH YOUTH SUMMER CAMP PROJECT
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
the Berean SDA Church, 601 West Colfax, South Bend, Indiana, for a summer camp project to
purchase materials to make crafts. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of
$700.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the
Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENTS - BUILDING BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of the following Building Block Grant Agreements.
These agreements will convey the funds to the grantee to carry out the neighborhood physical
improvement and beautification projects within the City of South Bend.
D. Davidovic/1004 Lincolnway
West
$100.00
Bushes/Trees
J. Good/5202 Windfall Drive
$100.00
Flowers/Trees
E. Jones/414 South Liberty
$100.00
Flowers
M. Sanders/206 South
Kenmore
$100.00
Flowers/Bushes
E. Ramsey/1201 Napier
$100.00
Flowers/Trees/Bushes
M. Baumgartner
$100.00
Flowers/Trees
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Grant Agreements
were approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 37-1999 - RESOLUTION NO. 37-1999 - ACCEPTING THE
TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND PARK BOARD
COMMISSIONERS
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 37-1999
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, (the "City") by and through its Board of Park
Commissioners (the "Park Board") is the owner of the certain real property and improvements
situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, described at Exhibit A, hereto, and commonly known as
O'Brien School (the "Real Estate"); and
WHEREAS, the Park Board desires to make certain improvements to the Real Estate in order
to facilitate its use as a recreation center and Park Department administrative office space (the
"Project"); and
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WHEREAS, the Park Board desires to cause the City to finance the improvements which will
comprise the Project utilizing the provisions of I.C. 36-1-10 and desires to convey the Real Estate
to the City in order that it may undertake to enter into a lease with the South Bend Building
Corporation for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-10-4-9, the Park Board has exclusive control of all property
used for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I. C. 3 6-1-11-8, the Park Department, acting by and through the Park
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 Park Board, at its meeting of August 16, 1999, adopted a Resolution
approving the transfer of the Real Estate;
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 Real Estate for the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), to the City shall
be, and hereby is, accepted.
2. That the Clerk is hereby authorized to record, or cause to be recorded, a quit claim deed
conveying all of the right, title and interest of the City, by and through its Board of Park
Commissioners in and to the Real Estate to the City.
3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Board of
Public Works for the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works held on August 23, 1999.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Lew Powell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.38-1999 - RESOLUTION NO 38-1999 - REGARDING THE SALE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BUILDING CORPORATION AND
THE APPROVAL OF AN AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH SAID BUILDING CORPORATION
AND THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 38-1999
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, REGARDING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND BUILDING CORPORATION AND THE APPROVAL OF AN AGENCY
AGREEMENT WITH SAID BUILDING CORPORATION AND THE
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
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WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City"), has previously executed
a lease (the "Lease") whereby the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City"), shall lease certain
improvements to the former O'Brien School located at 321 E. Walter Street in the City (the
"Project") from the City of South Bend Building Corporation (the "Building Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, construction ofthe Project is to be financed by the Building Corporation
through the issuance of its first mortgage bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to sell the property upon which the Project will be
located to the Building Corporation, said property being described as set forth in the Lease (the
"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City has had said Property appraised by two (2) appraisers
professionally engaged in making appraisals, the average of which appraisals equals Five Hundred
Twenty-seven Thousand five hundred 00/100 Dollars ($527,500.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City (the "Board") desires to approve
and authorize the execution of an agency agreement whereby the City, by and through the Board of
Park Commissioners, shall exercise certain rights with respect to the Property during the term of the
Lease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, that:
1. The Board hereby approves and ratifies the appointment of Bernard Diedrich and Philip
Krause as appraisers for purposes of appraising the Property. The Board hereby approves
and authorizes the sale of the Property for the price of Five Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand
five hundred 00/100 Dollars ($527,500.00) or such greater amount determined by the Mayor
which amount shall be set forth in a certificate relating to the sale of the Property. The
Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, a deed transferring
title to said property to the Building Corporation.
2. The Board hereby approves the form of the agency agreement presented to the Board at this
meeting and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, said
agreement in the form presented at this meeting with such changes as may be suggested by
counsel and approved by the Mayor and Clerk with such approval evidenced by the execution
and attestation, respectively, thereof.
3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Board.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, held on August 23, 1999, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard,
South Bend, Indiana.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Lew Powell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.41-1999 - DISPOSAL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 41-1999
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the
right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana
statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
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WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on January
11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in good standing is surplus
property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, LIEUTENANT FRANK MURPHY has retired from the South Bend Police
Department after twenty-six (26) years of service and the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-6 permits and establishes procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it was
intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works ofthe City of South
Bend that sidearm Serial No. AD19833 a .40 caliber Sig -Sauer sidearm, is no longer needed by the
City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated fair market value of
less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from the City
inventory.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of August, 1999.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Lewis N. Powell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY
Mr. Caldwell indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as
completed by Mr. Patrick/Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 South Kemble, South Bend, Indiana to
vacate the following alley:
The first north/south alley east of Kemble Street from the north right of way of Calvert Street
to the south right of way of Bruce Street for a distance of approximately 204 feet and a width
of 14 feet. Part located in Kemble's Addition, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County.
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this
Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Sanitation,
Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. Therefore, Mr.
Caldwell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council
concerning this Vacation Petition, subject to an easement at the south end of the alley which have
garages that use the alley for access. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY
Mr. Caldwell indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as
completed by Ms. Dea Andrews, South Bend Heritage, 914 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana
to vacate the following alley:
The first east/west alley north of Lincolnway west from the west right of way of Cushing
Street to the east right of way of the first north south alley west of Cushing Street for a
distance of 128 feet and a width of 10 feet. Part located in Cushing and Lindsey's Sub., city
of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this
Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Sanitation,
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Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. Therefore, Mr.
Caldwell 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 CONDUCT INTERSECTION SOLICITATION -
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering and the Police Department, in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Stephanie
Santos, Fox 28, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to intersection solicitation, on
August 29, 1999, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at Miami and Ironwood, Lincolnway and
Twyckenham; and Lombardy and Western, in conjunction with the Muscular Dystrophy Association
"Jerry's Kids" campaign. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and
carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT A BLOCK PARTY - FREMONT
FROM HAMILTON TO MARQUETTE STREET
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, and the Police Department, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Larry Johnson,
Housing Authority of South Bend, to conduct the above referred to block party, on August 28' 1999,
on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL OR CIRCUS -
POTAWATOMI ZOO
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Code Enforcement, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to
a request as submitted by Ms. Linda Eberle, Eberle Amusement Co., 270 Washington Avenue, Peru,
Indiana, to conduct the above referred to carnival or circus, on August 261h thru the 29' 1999, on the
designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF GRANTS OF EASEMENT - LEIGHTON PLAZA (4)
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Ann Kolata, Community and Economic Development,
recommended approval of four (4) Grants of Easement, between the City of South Bend,
Redevelopment Commission and Teacher's Credit Union, as submitted to the Board, in conjunction
with Leighton Plaza. In addition, the Redevelopment Commission will be acting on them at their
regular meeting. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the
Grants of Easement were approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC AUCTION - OBSOLETE CITY
VEHICLES
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Central Services, requested permission to conduct
a public auction for the sale of obsolete city vehicles and miscellaneous equipment, on September
11, 1999. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the request
was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - ONE (1)MORE
OR LESS, 3/4 TON EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Central Services, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Funding is provided by the
Water Works capital budget. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS ONE (1) MORE
OR LESS, BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Central Services, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Mr. Chlebowski stated that
funding for this equipment will be provided by the Street Department capital budget. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise
for the receipt of bids was approved.
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1999
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - TWENTY (20)
MORE OR LESS, AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS WITH BIPHASIC
WAVEFORM - POLICE DEPARTMENT
In a letter to the Board, Captain Gary Horvath, Police Department, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Captain Horvath stated that funding for
this equipment is provided by a Department of Justice Block Grant already obtained by the South
Bend Police Department. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer , seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - NORTHEAST
PARTNERSHIP CENTER - SORIN STREET -CURB SIDEWALK APPROACH AND RAMP
REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 99-33
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Deb Martin, Engineering, requested permission to advertise for
the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Ms. Martin stated that this project will removal
and replace curbs, sidewalks, approaches, curb ramps and treelawns in the 1000 block of Sorin
Street. Funding will be financed with Section 108. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - IRONWOOD
DRIVE - SANITARY AND STORM LIFT STATIONS - PROJECT NO 99-60
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 a new wetwell/drywell lift station, along with renovations to an existing lift station. The
work will also include construction of an access drive, a radio tower and a telemetry monitoring and
control system and landscaping. Funding has been appropriated from the Sewage Works. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise
for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - FELLOWS
STREET WIDENING - BROADWAY STREET TO SAMPLE STREET - PROJECT NO 97-104
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 a new roadway in the above area, including all curbing and gutters, sidewalks, lighting,
irrigation system and any necessary signage and pavement marking. Funding is provided by the
Local Road and Street, Account, Community and Economic Development TIF, and Sewage Works.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer , seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request
to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY BOND
Mr. Larry Spradlin, Engineering, submitted an Application for a Permit for Temporary Occupancy
on Public Property, on behalf of Midland Engineering, 52369 U.S. 933, South Bend, Indiana, for an
occupancy bond to place a crane in the west bound lane of East Washington, in front of First Source
Bank for re -construction of their roof. The bond is in the amount of $10,000.00. Upon a motion
made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Occupancy Bond was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following traffic
control devices were approved:
New Installation - Handicap
622 North Hill
Mr. Chestnut has met all
Signs
requirements
New Installation - % Parking
124 South Main, east side of
Business turnover
- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
street
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following
Certificate of Insurance was accepted for filing:
REGULAR MEETING
Dye Mechanical Inc.
Post Office Box 1728
LaPorte, Indiana 46350
AUGUST 23, 1999
Tree Preservation Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 538
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090-0538
APPROVE CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bonds be approved as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Jamie Albright Approved Effective August 23, 1999
Bruce Majeski Approved Effective August 23,1999
Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TITLE SHEETS
- Ironwood/Inwood Lift Stations - Project No. 99-60
- Fellows Street Reconstruction - Broadway to Sample - Project No. 97-104
- Northeast Partnership Center - Sorin Street - Sidewalk, Curb, Approach and Ramp Repairs - Project
No. 99-33
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Title Sheets for the above referred to projects were being presented
at this time for execution. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and
carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and signed.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,166,998.30 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted lists containing claims in the amount of $84,212.83 and recommended approval.
Mr. Caldwell 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. Caldwell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the meeting adjourned at.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
qames �RCaldwelll, President
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Lewis N. Powell, Member
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Angela K.` cob, Cler