HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/99 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1999
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, December 6,
1999. The meeting was called to order by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Lewis N.
Powell and Ms. M. Catherine Roemer present. Also present was Ms. Michelle Engle, Board
Attorney.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mr. James Caldwell advised the Board that the following items should be added to the agenda:
2A - Open Bids for the 1999 Sewer Lining Project, Project No. 99-08
6H & I - Project Change Order Nos. 3-15.10-2 and 3-15.10-03 for Leighton Plaza Parking
Garage Structure Project No. 97-57-4
9C - Recommendation for Rubbish and Garbage Removal for 2730 Prast Boulevard
9D - Sales Agreement with SASCO for the purchase of the Studebaker Parts Inventory
Ms. Roemer moved that the additions be made to the minutes. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion,
which carried.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 29, 1999 MEETING MINUTES
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, and seconded by Mr. Powell, the November 29, 1999 minutes
were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - 1999 SEWER LINING PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 99-08
This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for the above referenced 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:
Azurix/Uniflo Corporation
200 Eastport Boulevard
Hamilton, Ontario
Bid was signed by Brian Ratchford, General Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $689,872.00
Pro Form Pipelining Co., Inc.
226 South Elder
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Bid was signed by Marc V. Campbell, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $502,312.00
Insituform Technologies USA. Inc.
12897 Main Street
Lemont, Illinois 60439
Bid was signed by Diane G. Bowers, Assistant Secretary
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $517,220.00
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Reynolds, Inc.
4520 North State Road 37
Orleans, Indiana 47452-0186
Bid was signed by Larry Purlee, Vice President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $597,285.00
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to Mr. Carl Littrell, P.E., City Engineer, for review and recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT'S LICENSE - MR. EARL M. BROWN
Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning the
transient merchant's license ofMr. Earl M. Brown. Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt
of the request from Mr. Brown, Brown's Tree Farms, to sell Christmas trees, from December 6 - 22,
1999, at the east end of the Broadmoor Plaza parking lot, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mr. Brown
was in attendance for the hearing. 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 license for the sale of Christmas trees was
approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT'S LICENSE - MR. NICK LIZZI
Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning the
transient merchant's license of Mr. Nick Lizzi. Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt of
the request from Mr. Lizzi, Nick's Lawn Service, to sell Christmas trees, from November 29 -
December 23, 1999, in the parking lot at the southeast corner ofMain and Ewing Streets, from 10:00
a.m. until 10:00 p.m. 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 license for the sale of Christmas trees was approved.
AWARD QUOTE - STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
PROJECT NO. 99-74-4
Mr. James Caldwell advised the Board that on October 25, 1999, bids were received and opened for
the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell recommended that the Board
award the contract to Ritschard Brothers, 1204 East Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana 46619, in
the amount of $36,589.00.
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. The funding source for this
project is Sample -Ewing Tax Increment Fund.
AWARD QUOTE - LEIGHTON PLAZA BUILD -OUT FOR LEASE AREAS 5 & 6 PROJECT
NO. 97-57-11
Mr. James Caldwell advised the Board that on November 11, 1999, bids were received and opened
for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell recommended that the
Board award the contract to Forsey Construction, 2018 Ironwood Circle, South Bend, Indiana, in
the amount of $59,700.00, as a base bid, $31,900.00 as an alternate 1 and $31,400.00 as an alternate
2 cost.
Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded
as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the motion, which carried. The funding source for this
project is from the Leighton Plaza Construction Budget.
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APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS STAGE
FLOORING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.13
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on October 25, 1999, to Kiefer
Specialty Flooring, Inc., 1700 Kiefer Drive, Zion, Illinois 60099, in the amount of $123,030.00, for
the above referenced project, a contract in said amount was submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Powell, 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. The funding source for this project is the Morris Bond.
APPROVE AGREEMENT - THE TROYER GROUP
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an agreement between the City of South Bend and
The Troyer Group, 550 Union Street, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544, for engineering and consulting
services to widen and improve the intersection of Lincolnway west to Bendix Drive. Mr. Caldwell
noted that the agreement is in the amount of $37,800.00 (+) reimbursable expenses and ancillary
services, with a total cost of $55,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded
by Ms. Roemer and carried, the agreement was approved and executed. The funding source for this
project is the Local Roads and Streets Account.
APPROVE AGREEMENT - MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS - ENCROACHMENT
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an agreement between the City of South Bend and
Memorial Health Systems, through Barnes & Thornburg, Attorneys at Law, 600 1' Source Bank
Center, 100 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601. This agreement is for
encroachment on the Main Street sewer. Mr. Bancroft, of Barnes & Thornburg, spoke to the Board
on behalf of the project. He requested approval of the request. In the absence of Mr. Carl Littrell,
P.E., City of South Bend, Mr. Caldwell made reference to a letter from Mr. Littrell where he
recommended approval of the encroachment. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer,
seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE PROPOSAL - GRANT REQUEST FOR LEASING DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of the above referenced proposal between the City
of South Bend and the Center City Associates, Inc., 115 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana.
Mr. Caldwell noted that the proposal is not to exceed the lesser of $25,000.00 or the actual
associated costs. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell, and
carried, the proposal was approved and executed. Funding source for this project is the County
Option Income Tax Fund - Set aside for the South Bend Downtown Partnership.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT
U.S. INDUSTRIAL PARK - BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PHASE III -
PROJECT NO. 99-79
Mr. Caldwell advise_ d that Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. submitted Change Order No. 1 (Final)
indicating that the contract amount be decreased by $3,307.12, for a new contract sum of
$49,422.88. The Project Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost was also submitted.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, Change Order No. 1
(Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved, subject to the filing of the appropriate
three-year Maintenance Bond. Funding for this project is the AEDA TIF.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 NORTH PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS -
PROJECT NO. 98-92
Mr. Caldwell advised that North America Construction submitted the above referenced change order,
indicating that the contract amount be increased by $21,922.00, for a new contract sum of
$6,176,596.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the
Change Order was approved. Funding for this project is Water Works Improvement Bond.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.2-03.60-4 FOR LEIGHTON PLAZA FINISHES AND SITE -
PROJECT NO. 97-57-7
Mr. Caldwell advised that L.L. Geans submitted the above referenced change order, indicating that
the contract amount be increased by $10,029.74, for a new contract sum of $985,629.44. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the change order was approved.
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Funding for this project is Leighton Plaza Bonds.
DECEMBER 6, 1999
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2-11.10-1 FOR LEIGHTON PLAZA - PLAZA PAVERS -
PROJECT NO. 97-57-7
Mr. Caldwell advised that Casteel Construction Corporation submitted the above referenced change
order, indicating that the contract amount be increased by $6,660.06, for a new contract sum of
$249,660.06. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change
Order was approved. Funding for this project is Leighton Plaza Bonds.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 -03.70C-7 FOR LEIGHTON PLAZA CONCRETE WORK -
PROJECT NO. 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Casteel Construction Corporation submitted the above referenced change
order, indicating that the contract amount be increased by $1,909.21, for a new contract sum of
$1,912,927.04. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the
change order was approved. Funding for this project is Leighton Plaza Bonds.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERNO.3-06.50C-8 FOR LEIGHTON PLAZA PHASE III PARKING
GARAGE STRUCTURE - PROJECT NO. 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Casteel Construction Corporation submitted the above referenced change
order, indicating that the contract amount be increased by $14,799.50, for a new contract sum of
$968,607.98. Upon a motion made by Ms. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the
change order was approved. Funding for this project is Leighton Plaza Bonds.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PORTAGE AVENUE
Mr. Caldwell advised that Business Districts, Inc. submitted the above referenced change order,
indicating that the contract amount be increased by $1,295.15, for a new contract sum of $11,295.15.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the change order was
approved. Funding for this project is from Predevelopment Funds.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3-15.10-2 FOR LEIGHTON PLAZA PARKING GARAGE
STRUCTURE - PROJECT NO. 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Apex Mechanical Contractor, Inc. submitted the above referenced change
order, indicating that the contract amount be increased by $26,050.14, for a new contract sum of
$455,574.14. In addition, the change order increased the completion time of the contract by 113
days, with the final completion date of February 28, 1999. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer,
seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved. Funding for this project is
Leighton Plaza Bonds.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO DEMOLISH AND DISPOSE OF BLOWER ENGINES
# 1 AND #2
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of the above request from John Dillon, Environmental
Services, in order to prepare the area for the installation of the new engine. They have a deadline of
mid -January. Mr. Powell discussed the demolition and disposal, and said that this would normally
be done by the contractor, but thought that doing it this way would be more appropriate. Therefore,
upon motion made by Mr. Caldwell, and seconded by Mr. Powell, the request was approved, and the
motion carried. Funding source for this project is Sewage Works - State Revolving Fund.
PERMIT RENEWAL - INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE - PERMIT NO. SBO04:4
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of the above referenced permit renewal from
Environmental Services. The permit is for Allied Signal, Inc., for regulation of the discharge to the
sewer from Allied Signal's groundwater remediation efforts. Mr. Caldwell noted that the application
form and fee, which was already submitted is $600.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell and
seconded by Mr. Powell, the permit renewal was approved, and the motion carried.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION - ST. PATRICK' S DAY PARADE
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt of the above recommendation from Shamrock Club,
Inc. The parade received favorable recommendations from the Assistant City Attorney and Park
Department, and is to take place on March 18, 2000. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made motion to
approve the recommendation. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion, which carried.
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APPROVE REQUEST - RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE - 5319 LINDEN
AVENUE
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt ofthe above recommendation. The request received
a favorable recommendation from the Code Enforcement. Ms. Roemer made motion to approve the
recommendation. Mr. Powell seconded the motion, which carried.
DENY REQUEST - RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE - 2730 PRAST
BOULEVARD
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt of the above request. The request received an
unfavorable recommendation from the Code Enforcement. Mr. Caldwell moved to deny the request.
Ms. Roemer seconded the motion, which carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - SASCO - PURCHASE OF STUDEBAKER PARTS
INVENTORY
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an agreement between the City of South Bend and
SASCO, for the purchase Studebaker parts inventory. In the agreement, SASCO tendered an offer
of $850,000.00 and obligated itselfto remove the inventory from the Studebaker building. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the agreement was
approved and executed.
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - FIELD POINT SUBDIVISION PHASE II - SECTION 3
Mr. Caldwell advised that the title sheet for the above referenced project was presented at this time
for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the title
sheet was approved and signed.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE - TWO SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC WARNING
SIGNS - NIMTZ PARKWAY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following traffic
control device was approved:
INSTALLATION OF: Two slow moving traffic warning signs
LOCATION: Nimtz Parkway across from 3912 West Cleveland road
REMARKS: Due to increased traffic over the year
APPROVE EXCAVATION BONDS
Ms. Deb Martin, in the absence of Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering,
recommended that the following Excavation and Contractor Bonds be approved as follows:
EXCAVATION BONDS
Alpine Construction, Inc.
18875 Paddington Lane
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Jerry Zock dba Jerico
2311 Highland Avenue
south Bend, Indiana 466.13
CONTRACTOR BONDS
Jerry Zock dba Jerico
2311 Highland Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46613
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
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DISCUSSION OF FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETINGS - DECEMBER 27 1999
Due to the Christmas holiday, it was proposed that the December 27, 1999 meeting be moved to
December 29, 1999, at its regular time of 9:30 a.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell and
seconded by Ms. Roemer, the proposed date change was approved.
DISCUSSION OF FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETINGS - JANUARY 4 1999
Due to the New Year's day holiday, it was proposed that the January 3, 2000 meeting be moved to
January 4, 1999, at its regular time f 9:30 a.m. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer and seconded
by Mr. Powell, the proposed date change was approved.
APPROVE CLAIMS
The following claims were submitted for approval:
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,206,623.31
Housing Consortium - $15, 215.00
Morris Performing Arts - $527,004.56
Bank One Trust/Roof Replacement Municipal Services Facility - $23,194.10
Workforce Development Services - Two totaling 330,413.59
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above claims were
approved and the reports, as submitted were filed.
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 10:13 a.m.
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James R. Caldwell, President
Lewis N. Powell, Member
M. Catherine Roemer, M ber
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