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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 30, 1999
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, August
30, 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.
ADD AGENDA ITEMS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following items were
added to the agenda:
- Request to Close Street - Block Parry
- Proposal - Conceptual Planning - Health and Institutional Land Use
- Title Sheet - Longfellow Traffic Calming Measures
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board held on August 23, 1999, were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - `BOOKS ARE FUN"
Mr. Caldwell 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 Yd Road,
Bremen, Indiana, to conduct the sale of books at various locations on various dates, as submitted.
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department,
Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. 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 Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Application for a Transient Merchant
License was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - FIRE STATION NO. 4 - RE -ROOF - PROJECT NO. 99-58
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:
MIDLAND ENGINEERING COMPANY
52369 U.S. 33 North
South Bend, Indiana 46637
Bid was signed by Mr. Charles Frazier
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $72,840.00
W.R. KELSO COMPANY. INC.
2511 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by W.R. Kelso Company, Inc.
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $85,294.00
CITY ROOFING, INC.
2300 Sterling Avenue
Elkhart, Indiana 46516
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Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Wolf, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $68,311.00
DRC CORPORATION
2214 Huron Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Donald Chambers, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $72,671.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - 1999 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIRS - PHASE II - PROJECT NO.
99-007
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. The
Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News
which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read:
WALSH & KELLY. INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Kevin Kelly, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $181,153.80
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. INC.
Post Office Box 1775
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael Silver
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $186,532.00
KANKAKEE VALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. INC.
52369 U.S. 33 North
South Bend, Indiana 46637
Bid was signed by Mr. Charles Frazier
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $230,274.89
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING/AWARD OF OUOTATION - GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM SIDEWALK CURB
AND APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO 99-02A
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed quotations for the above referred to project.
The following quotations were opened and publicly read:
L.E. BARBER, INC.
1200 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Quotation was signed by Ms. Carolyn Berry, Estimator
QUOTATION: $48,781.00
NILES CONCRETE SAWING & CONSTRUCTION INC.
2580 East Detroit Road
Niles, Michigan 49120
Quotation was signed by Mr. Daniel Kulwicki, President
QUOTATION: $65,754.50
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Quotation was signed by Mr. Michael Silver, Estimator
QUOTATION: $69,072.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above quotations
were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. Mr. Carl P. Littrell,
City Engineer reviewed the quotations, and recommended that the Board award the contract to L.E.
Barber, in the amount of $48,871.00, subject to verification ofthe proposal amounts. Therefore, Mr.
Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the quotation be awarded as
outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BIDS - ABANDONED VEHICLES
Mr. Gary Libbey, Department of Code Enforcement, advised the Board that on August 23,1999, bids
were received and opened for the above referred to vehicles. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Libbey
recommended that the Board award the bids to the highest bidders as follows:
LARRY LINTZ
51326 Kenilworth
South Bend, Indiana 46637
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
1G6CD698XF4216360
$107.50
4
3070 1
CHEVROLET
1987
1G1JF11W8HJ253349
$107.00
6 1
4336
CHEVY
1987
J81RF2177H8476641
$ 67.00
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7
4967
NISSAN
1986
JN1HZ14S7GX164277
$105.00
9
5144
CHEVROLET
1987
J81RG5172H8471331
$125.00
10
5146
DODGE
1983
1B3BD26C8DF150209
$ 68.00
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
J81RF236OL7531062
$ 87.00
17
4138
PONTIAC
1982
1G2AX8714CL522148
is 87.00
TOTAL $1,207.50
JEFF BIRTWHISTLE
2111 East LaSalle
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
5
3305
BUICK
1968
454678X133513
$301.00
TOTAL $301.00
DELBERT SCHLIPP
3300 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
No.
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
8
5049
MERCURY
1990
1MEPM604OLH601678
$125.60
11
5067
OLDSMOBILE
1984
1G3AM47A9EM307861
$ 86.50
16
4437
OPEL
1985
OY07NC2996247
$ 25.50
TOTAL $237.60
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be
awarded as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) MORE OR LESS PRISONER TRANSPORT VAN
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Matthew L. Chlebowski, Director of Central Services, recommended
that the Board accept the low bid of Gates Chevy World, in the amount of $36,704.00 for the above
referred to vehicle. This amount is the base bid of $34,951.00, plus options in the amount of
$1,753.00. It was noted that bids for this project were opened by the Board on August 30, 1999.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bid was
awarded.
APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - ANIMAL
CONTROL CENTER - PHASE II - PROJECT NO. 99-62
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. This project will remodel the second floor
of the existing building, and funding will be appropriated from the General Fund in the 1999 Capital
Improvements Program. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer
and carried, the request was approved.
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APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 99-59
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Deb Martin, Division of Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Ms. Martin stated that the project
will remove and replace pavement curb, sidewalk and drive approaches in the 2100 to 2300 blocks
of South Michigan. Funding is provided by CDBG and TIF accounts. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS ONE (1) MORE
OR LESS SINGLE REAR AXLE DUAL WHEELED CRANE TRUCK
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Matt Chlebowski, Director Central Services, requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Funding is
provided by the Environmental Services Capital Budget Fund. Therefore; upon a motion made by
Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - STAGE RIGGING
CURTAINS AND TRACK - PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.11 A/B
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No. 001 on behalf of SECOA, Inc., 8650 109'" Avenue, Champlin, Minnesota. There was not a
monetary change to this contract. The Contract amount remains at $351,900.00. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER- MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - FIRE PROTECTION
- PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.15B
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No. 001 on behalf of McDaniel Fire System, 53307 Ada Drive, Elkhart, Indiana indicating that the
Contract amount be increased $1,800.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the
amount of $63,314.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried,
the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDA
The following Community Development Addenda were presented to the Board for approval:
Addendum I - LaSalle
Recreation Center Expansion
Extend 1998 Contract
to December 31, 1999
Addendum II - Housing
Revolving Loan Fund
Includes acquisition as an eligible
Development Corporation
expense and extends contract to
December 31, 1999
Addendum III - ADA
Extends Contract to
Reduces contract by $4,186.00
Compliance Project (1987)
September 30, 1999
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above referred to
Addenda were approved and executed. Ms. Roemer abstained from voting on the Housing
Development Corporation (HDC) Addendum, as she is a Board Member of HDC.
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 nroiects within the r;tu
M Prince/853 Forest Avenue
$100.00
Mulch/Bushes
K. Cripe/1625 E. Ewing
$100.00
Flowers/Mulch
D. Jones/218 S. Kenmore
$100.00
Flowers
V. Maust/1219 E. Dubail
$100.00
Flowers/Bushes
LS - York/317 W. Brookfield
$100.00
Flowers
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Grant Agreements
were approved.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - CONCEPTUAL PLANNING FOR HEALTH AND
INSTITUTIONAL LAND USE
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
The Troyer Group, 550 South Union Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, to assist the City with conceptual
planning services for the health and medical related fields. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Proposal is in
the amount of $20,000.00, and funding is provided for UDAG.. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF DEED OF DEDICATION - INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL -
PORTAGE ROAD AND APPALOOSA TRAIL
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, recommended that the Board
approved the above referred to Deed of Dedication. The traffic signal was constructed by Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc., at their expense, and meets the City of South Bend specifications and is currently
operating satisfactorily. Mr. Littrell recommends that this signal be accepted into inventory by the
Board of Public Works for ownership and maintenance by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Deed of Dedication was
approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 39-1999 - TRANSFERRING ONE (1) 1993 3/4 TON PICKUP
TRUCK TO THE PARK DEPARTMENT
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.39-1999
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BUREAU OF WATER WORKS,
TRANSFERRING
ONE (1) 1993 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK #GBGC24K9PE227489
TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-3, the Board ofPublic Works ofthe City of South Bend
(the Board) has custody of all personal property of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-8-13-3, the Board of Parks Department (the Directors)
approve the purchase of all equipment for Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is the owner of certain personal property described as
follows:
One (1) 1993 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck Serial No. GBGC24K9PE227489
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that such equipment is no longer needed for the
operation of the Bureau of Water Works of the City of South Bend and desires to transfer said
equipment to the Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, the Directors are interested in obtaining said equipment for the Parks
Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, governmental entities may exchange property with
one another upon terms and conditions agreed upon by the two entities as evidenced by the adoption
of substantially identical resolutions by each entity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works ofthe City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
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1) That the transfer of one (1) 1993 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck Serial No.
GBGC24K9PE227489 described above to the Parks Department shall be, and hereby
is, approved.
2) That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 30th day of August, 1999.
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
s/Lewis N. Powell, Member
TABLE RESOLUTION NO.42-1999 - ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
FROM THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY INDIANA
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, Resolution No. 42-1999
was tabled, subject to additional information.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - GUS MACKERBASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
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. Jean Shreve,
Big Brother/Big Sisters, Post Office Box 1632, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to event, on September 11 and 12, 1999, on the designated streets as submitted. Upon a motion
made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY
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. Calvin Winston,
1050 North Johnson, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party, on
September 3, 1999, on Brookfield from Vasser to Johnson Street, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY
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. Mark
Bramblett, 1010 Woodward, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party, on
September 12, 1999, on California from DeMaude to Golden, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upon
a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY
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. John Feirick,
1022 South 31" Street, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party, on
September 25, 1999, on 31' Street from Pleasant to Vine Street, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY
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. Sandra
Schrader -Gould, 533 East Altgeld, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party,
on August 30, 1999, on Altgeld from Fellows to Erskine, from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Upon a
motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY
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. Jenna James,
2526 Bertrand, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party, on September 5,
1999, on Bertrand from Fremont to Meade Street, from 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Upon a motion
made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY
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. Curtis Leonard,
721 South Wellington, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party, on
September 4, 1999, on Wellington from Dunham to Ford Street. Upon a motion made by Ms.
Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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
Kenny Grove d/b/a/KAC Concrete
James McCune
Champion Concrete, Inc.
Approved Effective August 30, 1999
Approved Effective August 30, 1999
Approved Effective August 30, 1999
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TITLE SHEETS
- SOUTH MICHIGAN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 99-59
- SOUTH BEND ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER - PHASE H - PROJECT NO. 99-62
- LONGFELLOW STREET - TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES - PROJECT NO. 99-65
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 Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and signed.
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 - No Parking
Calvert/Fellows
Reduce congestion for
Tow Zone
turning vehicles, i.e., school
buses
New Installation - No Parking
Fellows/Bowman to Milton,
Reduce congestion around
Tow Zone
west side
Riley High School
Removal - No Parking This
Fellows/Bowman to Milton,
Reduce congestion around
Side of Street
east side
Riley High School
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,354,287.11 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount of $221,610.10 and recommended
approval. Mr. Kenneth Szulczyk, St. Joseph County Housing Consortium, submitted claims 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 9:53 a.m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
fames R. C well, President
Lewis N. Powell, Member
M. Catherine Roemer, Member
TTEST:
Angela . Jacob, glerk