HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/98 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1998
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, August
3, 1998, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Board Member Lewis N. Powell present. Board
Member M. Catherine Roemer was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel.
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following items were
added to the 'agenda:
- Request to Advertise for the Receipt of Bids - Messaging System
- Title Sheet Traffic Signal @ Mishawaka Avenue and 20th Street
- Title Sheet - Fire Station No. 10
- Purchase Agreement
- Request to Conduct Block Party
- Request to Conduct Walk
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 July 27, 1998, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES - 1911 AND 2313 SOUTH
IRONWOOD
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to City -owned
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:
JENNINGS B. WIRTH III
2317'South Ironwood Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46614
BID: $500.00 - 2313 South Ironwood
JAMESIMARTHA WELLING
1168 Lincolnway East
South Bend, Indiana
BID: $150.00 - 1911 South Ironwood
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Legal Department for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD - SANITARY SEWER
LATERAL REPLACEMENT AND WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT - PROJECT NO. 98-41-
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Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations
for the above referred to project. The following Quotations were opened and read:
HRP CONSTRUCTION INC.
Post Office Box 266
South Bend, Indiana 46624-0266
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Paul Fallon, President
QUOTATION: $45,000.00
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NIEZGODSKI PLUMBING, INC.
232 North Mayflower Road
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Quotation was submitted by Mr. David Niezgodski
QUOTATION: $47,130.00
D&L EXCAVATING, INC.
12877 Industrial Drive
Granger, Indiana 46530
Quotation was submitted by Mr. David Horein
QUOTATION: $47,700.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above Quotations
were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - CHALFANT STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 98-46
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on July 27, 1998, bids were received and
opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell recommends that
the Board award the contract to Rieth Riley Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend,
Indiana, in the amount of $82,455.43. Therefore, Mr. Powell made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Caldwell seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR
AMERITECH DRIVE AND CLEVELAND ROAD - PROJECT NO. 97-98
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 20, 1998, to Rieth Riley
Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $258,169.63 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Powell, 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 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - STANDARD SURPLUS BUILDING - ELECTRIC
SERVICE RELOCATION - PROJECT NO. 98-59
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 20, 1998, to Trans Tech
Electric, Inc., Post Office Box 3915, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $7,130.00 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Powell, 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 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER -
SCAFFOLDING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-2B
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on April 13, 1998, to Patent
Construction Systems, 2100 South Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $87,500.00
for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Contract was
approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance was filed.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - NILES AVENUE CORRIDOR -
MATHEWS PURUCKER ANELLA AND JAMES E. CHILDS & ASSOCIATES
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend.and
Mathews Purucker Anella, South Bend, Indiana, and James E. Childs & Associates, South Bend,
Indiana, for professional planning services for the corridor along Niles Avenue north of LaSalle
Avenue. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Proposal is in the amount of $5,000.00. Therefore, upon a
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motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Proposal was approved and
executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH GRANT - EDISON MIDDLE
SCHOOL
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Edison Middle School, 2701 Eisenhower, South Bend, Indiana, for the creation of several gardens
at Edison Middle School. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $2,000.00.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH GRANT - SOUTH BEND
HOUSING AUTHORITY/YOUTH GROUP LEARNING
Mr. Caldwell `stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
South Bend Housing Authority/Youth Center Group, 501 South Scott, South Bend, Indiana, for the
purchase of learning materials, equipment and supplies to establish a Learning Center at the South
Bend Housing Authority. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $852.00.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Final
Change Order on behalf of Underground Services, 225 South Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana
indicating that the contract amount be decreased by $27,724.63 for a new contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $310,084.13. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion
Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Powell and carried, the Final Change Order and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved
subject to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
ST. JOSEPH VALLEY PARKWAY/NIIVITZ PARKWAY - PHASE II -EAST TRAFFIC SIGNAL -
PROJECT NO. 95-18-4
Mr. Caldwell'advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted Change Order
No. 1 (Final) on behalf of Trans Tech Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana,
indicating that the contract amount be increased by $676.00 for a new contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $144,275.00. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion
Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Powell 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.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Purchase Agreement between the City of South
Bend and Mr. Ricardo Milton, American Home Dreams, Inc., for the transfer of City -owned
properties to American Home Dreams, for construction of low to moderate income housing.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 64-1998 - TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO AMERICAN
HOME DREG, INC.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 64-1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER REAL PROPERTY TO
AMERICAN HOME DREAMS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (hereinafter the "City"), owns or is in the
process of acquiring thirty (30) parcels of real property situated in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows:
See Exhibit A
WHEREAS, said real property was not obtained by the City through eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, the care, custody and control of City real estate is vested in the Board of Public
Works pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-3; and
WHEREAS, American Home Dreams, Inc., (hereafter AHD) desires to obtain ownership of
the above -described real estate for development of good quality, affordable housing for residents with
low or moderate incomes; and
WHEREAS, the above -described real estate is in an area which has been targeted for
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-114.2 allows the Board to sell property not acquired through eminent
domain for the purpose of promoting an economic development project or facilitating compatible land
use planning; and
WHEREAS, the construction of affordable in -fill housing is consistent with these purposes;
and
WHEREAS, the Board will obtain joint appraisals on each parcel by two appraisers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1) The City shall transfer, to AHD, for the Sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00)
thirty (30) parcels of real property more particularly described as follows:
See Exhibit A
2) Said transfer shall be subject to a purchase agree-
ment setting forth the terms and conditions of the
sale.
3) Said transfer shall be accomplished by a warranty
deed, executed by the Mayor of the City of South
Bend and attested to by the South Bend City Clerk.
Adopted this 3rd day of August, 1998.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Lewis N. Powell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Ms. Nancy Schroder, 822 South 33rd, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block
party, on August 4, 1998, on 33rd Street from Mishawaka Avenue to Wall Street. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Mr. Steven Michael, 205 Wakewa, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block
party, on August 15, 1998, on Wakewa from Hillcrest to Lafayette. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell znd 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, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to, a request as submitted
by Ms. Cheryl Kovas, 220 South Hawthorne, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on August 29, 1998, on Hawthorne from Jefferson to Washington. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Ms. Clarice Reynolds, 2918 MacArthur, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on August 1, 1998, on MacArthur from Victory to entrance of Brenden Wood
Apartments. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted -
by Ms. Patti McCourt, 1512 East Madison, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on August 9, 1998, on East Madison from Twyckenham to Esther. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by the Near Northwest Neighborhood, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block
party, on August 8, 1998, on California from Portage to Demaude. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT WALKS
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Corporal Ken Ryan, South Bend Police Department to conduct the above referred to walks, on
August 4, 1998, at the South East Side Partnership Center at 626 East Broadway, South Bend,
Indiana, and at El Buen Vencino, 404 South Walnut, on the designated routes as submitted. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATION FOR OPEN AIR STAND
Mr. Caldwell advised that the following license application has been received:
NAME:
BY:
STAND TO LOCATED AT:
DATES:
FOR THE PURPOSE OF:
G. Douglas Christie
Renaissance
Scottsdale Mall/Ireland Road
April through September, 1998
Sale of Outdoor Wood Products
Mr. Caldwell further advised that favorable recommendations have been received from the Police
Department, Department of Code Enforcement, and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for the above
application. Additionally provided with the application was a letter of permission from the property
owner. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above license
application was recommended for approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office.
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS - HOLY
DAYS - TEMPLE BETH-EL
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable .recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Mr. David Hachen, Temple Beth -El, 305 West Madison, South Bend, Indiana, to remove parking
restrictions on West Madison and North Lafayette in conjunction with Holy Day Services on
September 20, 21, 29 and 30, 1998. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, the recommendation was approved.
TABLE RECOMMENDATION - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY -
INSTALLATION OF PLANTER
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was
tabled.
APPROVAL OF RELEASE OF CLAIM
Upon a motion made by, seconded by and carried, a Release of Claim for Kenneth Hays and Bobby
Lynn Hodgee was approved. It was noted that the above named individuals have made restitution
for an accident in which City property was damaged.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - FIRE STATION
NO. 10 - PROJECT NO. 97-18
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 facility for the South Bend Fire Department. The Controller's office is arranging
lease -purchase financing for this project. Sufficient funds for the first year's payments have been
appropriated from the Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO*ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - MESSAGING
SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT
In a memorandum to the Board, Captain Gary Horvath, South Bend Police Department, requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to items. Captain Horvath stated
that funding for the purchase of this system is through an approved DOJ block grant. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the request to advertise
for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO OBTAIN QUOTATIONS
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Environmental Services, requested permission to
obtain quotations for the repair of a crankshaft to a 1958 diesel blower engine, which is crucial to the
operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Quotes are being requested from Dresser Rand
Company of Napperville, Illnois and Nickles Industrial of Ponca, Oklahoma. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $971,689.92 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted two (2) lists containing claims in the amount of $101,346.12 and $386,754.74 and
recommended approval. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports
as submitted be filed. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TITLE SHEETS
- TRAFFIC SIGNAL - 20TH STREET AND MISHAWAKA AVENUE
- FIRE STATION NO. 10
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 Mr. Powell and
carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and signed.
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Caldwell commended the Park Department and Street Department for their prompt clean-up of
trees and brush after the recent storm. They will continue to pick up trees and limbs, and
homeowners are urged to bundle the limbs.
In the matter of a request from the Housing Authority to rename Chapin Street, Mr. Powell
recommended that the Housing Authority review another means of honoring Mr. Alonzo Watson in
lieu of renaming Chapin Street. It was noted that there were no signatures from residents/businesses
along Chapin Street wishing to rename the street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, srronded by
Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
4ames ZR.Ca@well, President
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Lewis N. Powell, Member
M. Catherine Roemer, M mber