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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/30/98 Board of Public Works Minutes1 1 2 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30 1998 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, March 30,1998, by Board Member Carl P. Littrell, with Ms. M. Catherine Roemer present. Board President James R. Caldwell was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on March 23,1998 were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - HEARTCON `98 Mr. Littrell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a License Application for a Transient Merchant License, as submitted by Ms. Ellen Deak, 811 Griffith Street, Osceola, Indiana, to conduct the sale of science fiction memorabilia at the Century Center, on April 4,1998. Ms. Carolyn Strutner, 1127 Sunnymede, South Bend, Indiana, 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. Littrell and carried, the was approved. OPENING OF BIDS - MORRIS PERFORM NG ARTS CENTER - STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ERECTION/SCAFFOLDING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-2 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: BRAND SCAFFOLD RENTAL & ERECTION, INC. 7337 West 15th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46406-2290 Bid was signed by Mr. Gary Renken, Division Manager Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $145,000.00 AGGREGATE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY 2222 West Washington Street South Bend, Indiana 46628 Bid was signed by Mr. Rob Jaur Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $143,000.00 WACO SCAFFOLDING AND EQUIPMENT 7540 Brookfield Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46239 Bid was signed by Mr. Richard Corbin Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was not completed Bid Bond was not submitted 1 1 3 I� 1 1 REGULAR MEETING INTERSTATE WELDING & FABRICATION. INC. 1670 East Davis Drive Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 Bid was signed by Mr. Steve Von Dielingen, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $978,300.00 ST. JOSEPH VALLEY STRUCTURAL STEEL CO. 1203 Kent Street Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Bid was signed by Mr. Nicholas Bayer, General Manager Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $1,090,000.00 MARCH 30, 1998 PATENT CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS, DIVISION OF HARSCO CORP. 2100 South Kilbourn Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60623 Bid was signed by Mr. W.W. Hagstrom, Regional Manager Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $87,500.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to equipment. 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: QUALITY LAWN AND TURF 22822 Lincolnway West South Bend, Indiana 46628 Bid was signed by Mr. Carl Dintaman Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted Item 7 John Deere F932 $11,879.00 KENNEY MACHINERY CORP. 8420 Zionsville Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 114 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1998 Bid was signed by Keney Machinery Corp. Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Item A Toro 110 Multipro $17,060.00 Item B Toro 3200 Greensmaster $83,908.00 Item D Lely Fir $ 2,025.00 Item E Toro 325 $12,997.00 Item F Toro 325 $14,999.00 Item G Toro 2300 $ 6,370.00 Item I AgroChem 125 Gallon $ 2,990.00 Item J Toro 1655 $13,220.00 Item L Toro 3020 $ 9,600.00 VALPO FORD NEW HOLLAND, INC. 41-B North County Road 400 East Valparaiso, Indiana 46883 Bid was signed by Valpo Ford New Holland Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted BID: Item D HerdFert. Spreader $ 799.00 Trade -In $ 100.00 Net Price $ 699.00 Item E 4WD Turf Machine Power Unit $18,055.00 Trade -In $ 2,000.00 Net Price $16,055.00 J.W. TURF, INC. 14N937 US Highway 20 Hampshire, Illinois 60140 Bid was signed by Mr. John Buse Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted 16 Item B Item C John Deere 2243D Lastec 721 X $17,147.00 $13,400.00 Item D Lely HR Spreader $ 2,067.00 Item E John Deere F1145 $14,242.00 Item F John Deere F1145 $15,264.00 Item H Lastec 325EF $ 3,700.00 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT, INC. 16450 104th Avenue Orland Park, Illinois 60467-5498 115 1 J 1 REGULAR MEETING Bid was signed by Illinois Lawn Equipment, Inc. Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted ' It Item A Smithco Spray Star $15,300.00 Item B Jacobsen GK V $17,307.00 Item C Progressive TD65-2 $10,133.67 Item D Lely Model HR $ 1,860.00 Item E Jacobsen T445G $12,179.00 Item F Jacobsen T45G $13,949.00 Item G Turfco F12-D $ 6,295.00 Item I Smithco Foam Marker $ 4,523.00 Item J Jacobsen 720E $ 8,500.00 Item K Ryan 544873 $ 4,000.00 Item L Smithco 13-644AB $ 8,772.00 MARCH 30, 1998 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of Equipment Services for review and recommendation. AWARD BID - 1998 PUBLIC WORKS GOOD NEIGHBORS/GOOD NEIGHBORHOODS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM - PROJECT NO.98-27 Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on March 9, 1998, bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell recommends that L.E. Barber's bid be rejected. Under I.C. 36-1 12-4, the Board has the authority to award to other than the lowest bidder, in effect rejecting the work specified. L.E. Barber was a successful bidder, but an unsuccessful contractor in the 1997 program. They failed to complete this work on time. One hundred work sites had to be postponed to the 1998 program. They could not accomplish accordingly with their major subcontractor, and many quality of work issues were raised to the point that some replacement work had to be done. The project is divisible, by the specifications. The specifications also prohibit award of more than two zones to any one company, the lowest bidder having the first preference to the zone or zones they would want to construct. Each of the bidders has been contacted for their preference, presuming rejecting of Barber's bid. The following are Mr. Littrell's recommendations for contract award: Zones 2 and 3 L.L. Geans $333,948.00 Zone 4 Walsh & Kelly $116,438.00 Zones 1 and 5 Niles Concrete $202,537.50 Sufficient funds have been appropriated from the Economic Development Income Tax Fund, the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund, and from payments from the homeowners. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids 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 March 23, 1998, bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Libbey recommends that the Board award the bids to the highest bidders as follows: EARL HULLINGER 26543 Edison Road South Bend, Indiana 46628 No. Red Tag Make Year VIN Bid Amount 5 40126 Mazda 1986 JMIGC2214C1800134 $ 91.00 MARCH 30 1998 MR.. JOHN OXIAN 1533 Lincolnway West South Bend, Indiana 46628 No. Red Tag Make Year VIN Bid Amount 4 40548 Ford 1978 8G87F116797 $235.00 MICHIANA ENTERPRISE 19270 Darden Road South Bend, Indiana 46637 No. Red Tag Make Year VIN Bid Amount 2 40441 Chrysler 1983 1C3BT46C8EDF292367 $ 67.50 3 40443 Ford 1988 IFAPP9091JT187932 $ 65.50 7 40483 Honda 1986 IHGBA7433GAI I3594 $ 66.00 8 140342 Honda 1983 JHN lAB5222DC015290 $ 76.00 9 40396 Buick 1981 1G4AJ47A6BK168140 $ 76.50 11 39077 Oldsmobile 1977 3N69F7M344729 $ 85.50 12 40328 Triumph 1970 CC55343 $ 31.00 13 140331 Datsun 1977 HGS130-116959 $ 65.50 JOE THOMPSON 2555 South 1 lth Street Niles, Michigan 49120 No. Red Tag Make Year VIN Bid Amount 6 40140 Chevy 1988 1 Gl JC 1116JJ240151 $198.63 14 0823 Hyundai 1987 KM1-ILA21J61-1U145301 $ 93.95 15 140603 Plymouth 1991 1P3XA5637MF639697 $212.91 JERRY TOWING 3719 Western Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46619 No. Red Tag Make Year VIN Bid Amount 1 26740 Chevy 1964 4CI448102010 $ 69.42 9 140396 Buick 1981 1G4AJ47A6BK168140 $ 95.95 Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - SOUTH MICHIGAN DEMOLITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP - PROJECT NO 98-004 Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on March 9, 1998, to Dore and Associates Contracting, Inc., 900 Harry Truman Parkway, Bay City, Michigan, in the amount of $112,200.00 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for 1 1 117 1 1 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1998 Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, 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. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - STRUCTURE REMOVAL - 1929 AND 2313 SOUTH IRONWOOD - PROJECT NO. 98-35 Mr. Littrell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on March 23, 1998, to Warner and Sons, Inc., Post Office Box 87, Elkhart, Indiana, in the amount of $8,400.00 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance was filed. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS The following Community Development Contracts were presented to the Board for approval. It was noted that Ms. Roemer abstained from voting on the contract from Housing Development Corporation, as she is a member of the Board: Housing Development $ 85,000.00 REWARD Program - Closing cost/down Corporation payment assistance grants to new homebuyers Planning & Neighborhood $ 60,000.00 Public Works in the 100-400 blocks of Development Broadway in support of new housing construction. YWCA $ 33,000.00 Emergency Shelter Grant - Women's Shelter Program Youth Service Bureau $ 15,200.00 Operations for Runaway Shelter for youth St. Joseph County AIDS $ 10,000.00 Emergency Shelter Grant - operating costs Task Force associated with provision of shelter for the homeless Planning & Neighborhood $300,000.00 NPC - Public Works in Southeast, Near Development Northwest, Westside and Near Westside neighborhoods CANCO (Northstar) $ 45,000.00 Individual and group counseling, located at new Boys & Girl's Club building Center for the Homeless $150,000.00 Architectural drawings which will be the basis for the remodeling and expansion of the Center Grace Community Center $ 30,000.00 Staff support for youth programming at the center Code Enforcement $ 37,500.00 Inspect for code violations in inner -City neighborhoods Youth Development $ 15,000.00 Staff support of the YDC Commission Housing Assistance Office $156,000.00 Mortgage subsidies for low/moderate homebuyers on Broadway Street Police Department $ 70,000.00 Neighborhood Watch Program Police Department $ 90,000.00 Neighborhood foot patrols in inner city neighborhoods, April through December its REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1998 Community Coordinated $ 57,000.00 Day care subsidies for low/moderate income Child Care households LaCasa de Amistad $ 20;000.00 Staff support for food pantries and English as second language classes Christmas in April $ 75,000.00 Homeowners rehab in near northwest and for northwest neighborhood in 1998 Neighborhood Resources and $ 25,000.00 Help neighborhood groups increase their Technical Services organizational capacity Corporation REAL Services $ 12,000.00 Guardianship Program REAL Services $ 12,000.00 Older Adult Crime Victims Program YWCA $ 75,000.00 Neighborhood outreach services provided primarily through the partnership centers Boys & Girls Club $ 35,000.00 Youth programming Neighborhood Housing NHS Revolving Loan Fund - Continues the Services R.F. started in 1979 with CDBG funds through the end of 1998 Historic Preservation $ 19,000.00 1998 Staff support Commission LaSalle Fillmore District $ 16,600.00 Operations at LaSalle Fillmore Council Center/improvements to the heating/air conditioning unit. Cornerstone Academy of $ 4,000.00 Repair roof on this home for pregnant Excellence teenagers and single teenage mothers and their infants. Near Northwest $240,000.00 Acquire, rehab and sell to low/moderate Neighborhood Inc. homebuyers (7) on California Street Near Northwest $ 60,000.00 Funds for administrative support. Neighborhood Inc. Bureau of Housing $500,000.00 Housing programs: 1)affordable loan 2) repair grant 3) Good Neighbors volunteer Near Northwest $ 12,500.00 Provision of social services to residents in Neighborhood, Inc. the Near Northwest neighborhood South Bend Heritage $ 90,000.00 Administrative support for various housing, Foundation commercial and public service activities. El Buen Vecino, Inc. $ 10,000.00 Teaching English as a second language class Center for the Homeless $ 33,000.00 Emergency Shelter Grant for Shelter Operations. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above referred to Contracts were approved and executed. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - SURVEY AND ENGINEERING SERVICES-NEWMAN- ALTMAN BUILDING Mr. Littrell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and Cole Associates, 2211 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for survey and engineering services for the Newman -Altman Building. Mr. Littrell noted that the Agreement is in the amount not to exceed 1 1. 1 9 I REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1998 $27,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - APPRAISAL Mr. Littrell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and R.E. Pitts & Associates, Inc., 50580 Woodbury Way, Granger, Indiana, for a proposal for appraisal for industrial property. Mr. Littrell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $7,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - ENGINEERING SERVICES - STANDBY GENERATOR SYSTEMS FOR NINE (9) FIRE STATIONS Mr. Littrell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and ME Design Services, 120 South Hill Street, South Bend, Indiana, for electrical engineering services associated with nine (9) fire stations. Mr. Littrell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $17,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SCRAP METAL DEALERS Mr. Littrell stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Fire Department and Code Enforcement for a License Application for the following businesses: South Bend Scrap & Processing 3113 S. Gertrude South Bend, Indiana South Bend Waste Paper 1519 S. Franklin South Bend, Indiana Northside Iron & Paper Corporation 3123 S. Gertrude South Bend, Indiana Weaver Truck & Equipment 3700 S. Gertrude South Bend, Indiana Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1700 S. Lafayette South Bend, Indiana South Bend Baling Iron Co., Inc. 1420 S. Walnut South Bend, Indiana Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 2016 W. Washington South Bend, Indiana Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage 3109 Gertrude South Bend, Indiana South Bend Iron & Metal 429 W. Indiana South Bend, Indiana A-1 Auto Parts 2014 S. Lafayette South Bend, Indiana Western Avenue Iron & Metal 3123 S. Gertrude South Bend, Indiana Boliden Metech, Inc. 445 N. Sheridan South Bend, Indiana Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1602 S. Lafayette South Bend, Indiana Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1610 Circle Avenue South Bend, Indiana Super Auto Parts 3300 S. Main South Bend, Indiana South Bend Scrap 1305 Prairie South Bend, Indiana Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the License Applications were approved. 3-20 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1998 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 34-1998 - ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL/JUNK DEALERS/RECYCLING OPERATIONS AND TRANSFER STATION LICENSE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1998 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by. the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 34-1998 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL/JUNK DEALERS/RECYCLING OPERATIONS AND TRANSFER STATION LICENSE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1998 WHEREAS, sixteen (16) scrap metal/junk dealers/transfer stations license renewal application for the year 1998 have been received by the Board of Public Works; and WHEREAS, inspections of the property has been completed by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau as required by Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4-51 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau have found that such premises are fit and proper for the maintenance and operation of such business; and WHEREAS, Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4-51 of the Municipal Code requires adoption of a Resolution of the Board of Public Works recommending the renewal of the license applications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that the license renewal application for the following be recommended favorably based upon the satisfactory review of the properties by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau: South Bend Scrap & Processing South Bend Iron & Metal 3113 S. Gertrude 429 W. Indiana South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana South Bend Waste Paper A-1 Auto Parts 1549 S. Franklin 2014 S. Lafayette South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Northside Iron & Paper Corporation Western Avenue Iron & Metal 3123 S. Gertrude 3123 S. Gertrude South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Weaver Truck & Equipment Boliden Metech, Inc. 3700 S. Gertrude 445 N. Sheridan South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1700 S. Lafayette 1602 S. Lafayette South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana South -Bend Baling Iron Co., Inc. Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1420 S. Walnut 1610 Circle Avenue South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Hurwich Iron Co.; Inc. Super Auto Parts 2016 W. Washington 3300 S. Main South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana 121 REGULAR MEETING Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage 3109 Gertrude South Bend, Indiana MARCH 30, 1998 South Bend Scrap 1305 Prairie South Bend, Indiana BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be submitted to the Common Council for its consideration and adoption of an appropriate Resolution. DATED this 30th day of March, 1998. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/Carl P. Littrell, Member s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 34-1998 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 35-1998 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING THE TRADE-IN OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY ON PROPERTY OF SIMILAR NATURE WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend that the following described property is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and should be traded -in for property of a similar nature: ONE (1) HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE # 1HD 1FHR17VY615469 WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend that the following described property is of a similar nature to the above -described property and should be traded with the above -described property: ONE (1) HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE #1HD1FHR1XWY620604 WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-9 authorizes the Board of Public Works to trade in or exchange City -owned property for partial or full reduction in the purchase price of property of similar nature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS: The following described property shall be traded -in for the following described property of a similar nature: PROPERTY TO BE RETURNED: ONE (1) HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE # 1HD 1FHR17VY615469 PROPERTY TO BE TRADED: ONE (1) HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE #1HD 1FHR1 XWY620604 2. That the traded in or exchanged property, to wit: ONE (1) HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE # 1HD 1FHR17VY615469 122 REGULAR MEETING shall be removed from the inventory ofthe City of South Bend. ADOPTED this 30th of March, 1998. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/Carl P. Littrell, Member s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk MARCH 30. 1998 APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO RE -ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - BULLET RESISTANT VESTS . In a memorandum to the Board, Captain Gary Horvath, South Bend Police Department, requested permission to re -advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Captain Horvath stated that the specificiitions for this equipment was incorrect. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request to re -advertise for the receipt of bids was approved. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - TWO (2) MORE OR LESS, SOLAR POWERED TRAFFIC CONTROLLER/ONE (1) MORE OR LESS, SKID STEER LOADER In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Equipment Services, , requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Mr. Chlebowski stated that. funding will be provided by the user Department's Capital Fund. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - TWO (2) MORE OR LESS, MID -SIZE ARTICULATING WHEEL LOADER In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Environmental Services, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to items. Mr. Chlebowski stated that funding for this project will be provided by the Department of Code Enforcement. Capital Fund. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved. APPROVAL. OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - 1998 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL PROGRAM - PROJECT NO 98-34 In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Ken Zmudzinski, Environmental Services, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Zmudzinski stated that this project will remove eight (8) underground storage tanks at various city department sites. Funding will be proved by each department where removal is to take place. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved. APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE Mr. Littrell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Craft Smith Homes. 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 17174 Arthur, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 02-2016-0337.68), Craft Smith Homes'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. Littrell made a motion that the Consent be approved. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried. 1 1 123 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1998 APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE Mr. Littrell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Hamann's Mobile Home Park. 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 23700 Marquette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 04-1028-0505, 04-1028-0496, 04-10290529.01, 04-1029-0530.01, 04-1029-0529 and 04-1029-0539), Hamman Mobile Park'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. Littrell made a motion that the Consent be approved. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: New Installation - Handicap 2014 South Taylor Ms. Moser has met all requirements Sign New Installation - Handicap 1022 Victoria Mr. Strasser has met all requirements Sign Removal - Handicap Sign 155 East Bowman Sign no longer needed FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Certificates of Insurance were accepted for filing: Woodruff and Sons Post Office Box 450 Michigan City, Indiana 46361 Copyrite 7330 Woodland Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 Warner and Sons, Post Office Box 87 Elkhart, Indiana 46515 APPROVE CONTRACTOR BONDS Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following Contractors Bonds be approved as follows: BOND OF CONTRACTOR Terrance Scott Approved Effective March 23, 1998 Thomas Jeffries Approved Effective March 26, 1998 Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved as outlined above. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CLAIMS Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $801,850.52 dated March 30, 1998, and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted a list containing claims in the amount of $172,172.74 and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried. 124 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1998 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS C Carl P. Littrell, Member mes R. Cal ell, Member EST: • i Angela I . Jacob, Vi c M. atherine Roemer, mber f