HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/98 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 24, 1998
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, August
24, 1998, 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 Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr
were added to the agenda:
- Change Orders - Leighton Plaza
- Title Sheet - Prospect Street
- Agreement - The Troyer Group
- Request for Street Name Change
Caldwell and carried, the following items
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 17, 1998, were approved.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - MARQUETTE AND MEADE STREETS - CURB AND
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 98-64
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:
WALSH AND KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kevin J. Kelly, Executive Vice President
QUOTATION: $22,483.50
MCINTYRE JONES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2526 West Sixth Street
Mishawaka, Indiana
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kenneth McIntyre, Chairman of the Board
QUOTATION: $30,863.00
NORTHERN INDIANA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Post Office Box 1333
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
Quotation was submitted by Mr. David J. Walorski, President
QUOTATION: $22,804.00
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Christopher Weinkauf, Sales Manager
QUOTATION: $28,688.00
KASER SPRAKER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
25487 West State Road 2
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Gary L. Spraker, President
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QUOTATION
$24,182.00
AUGUST 24. 1998
L.L. GEANS & SONS. INC.
1923 North Home Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Mike Glenn, Vice President
QUOTATION: $27,049.00
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.
OPENING OF BIDS - MESSAGING SYSTEM - SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to items. 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:
ATS (A DIVISION OF AVTEX, INC.)
5265 Edina Industrial Boulevard
Edina, Minnesota 55439
Bid was signed by Mr. Don Denman
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $27,800.00
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Police Department for review and recommendation.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
EXPANSION - CONCRETE PACKAGE - PROJECT NO. 98-25-3
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on June 22, 1998, to The Robert Henry
Corporation, 404 South Frances, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $595,117.00 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 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 - CHALFANT STREET DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 98-46
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 27, 1998, to Rieth Riley
Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $82,455.43 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 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 - SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD - UTILITY
LATERALS - PROJECT NO. 98-41-3
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 10, 1998, to Niezgodski
Plumbing, Inc., Post Office Box 3096, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $47,130.00 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.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1998
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - GOOD NEIGHBORS/GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDING
BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Mr. Milton Cross, 1620 Southwood Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, for planting ground cover on the
tree lawn. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $100.00. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved
and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - WORKFORCE DIVERSITY
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Workforce Development, 425 North Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, for placing individuals into jobs
during the July 1,1998 through June 30, 1999 time frame. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement
is in the amount of $40,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC FIELD DEVELOPMENT - PROJECT NO. 98-71
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
The Troyer Group, 550 South Union Street,Mishawaka, Indiana, for professional services to develop
plans and specifications for sanitary sewer and water service for the above referred to site. Mr.
Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $21,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 71-1998 - 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. 71-1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property is
unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend:
MOBILE RADIOS (SEE ATTACHED)
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6(c) permits and establishes procedure for disposal of
personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer
needed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the items listed above are no longer needed by the City; are unfit for the purpose for which
they were intended and have an estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5000.00).
BE IT FURTBER RESOLVED, that said items may be transferred or sold at public auction
or private sale, without advertising. However, if the property is deemed worthless, such may be
demolished or junked.
ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 1998.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Lewis N. Powell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 72-1998 - 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. 72-1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property is
unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend:
MOBILE RADIO CHARGERS (SEE ATTACHED)
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6(c) permits and establishes procedure for disposal of
personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer
needed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the items listed above are no longer needed by the City; are unfit for the purpose for which
they were intended and have an estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5000.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said items may be transferred or sold at public auction
or private sale, without advertising. However, if the property is deemed worthless, such may be
demolished or junked.
ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 1998.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Lewis N. Powell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 73-1998 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
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. 73-1998
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
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 MATTEI has retired from the South Bend Police
Department after twenty (20) 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;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that sidearm Serial No. AD19873 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 24th day of August, 1998.
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
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 74-1998 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
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. 74-1998
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
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 BERNARD J. SWPTALSKI has retired from the South Bend
Police Department after twenty (20) 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 of the City of South
Bend that sidearm Serial No. AD19132, 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 24th day of August, 1998.
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
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1998
APPROVAL OF REOUESTTO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - NORTH
PUMPING STATION
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. John Stancati, Director, Water Works, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Stancati stated that funding
for this project is available through an approved bond issue. 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 - DIGITAL
COMMUNICATIONS RECORDER - POLICE DEPARTMENT
In a memorandum to the Board, Captain Gary Horvath, Police Department, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to items. Captain Horvath stated funds are
available from an approved DOJ Block Grant. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - 1998 CONCRETE
PAVEMENT REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 98-51
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 construct
improvements to various concrete streets in the City of South Bend. Funds are available from local
roads and streets. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and
carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - PROSPECT
STREET PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 98-70
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
provide infrastructure for a new subdivision of single family homes on the southeast part of the City.
Funding is provided through a combination of Community Development Block Grant funds, Sewage
works funds and contribution from the developer, GW Realty. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the request was approved.
ACCEPTANCE OF DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW LIFT STATION
AT LARRISON ROAD
Mr. Jason Durr, Environmental Services, requested permission to accept the daily operation and
maintenance for the new lift station at Larrison Road. All equipment is working properly and the
station is in communication with the SCADA system. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded
by Mr. Powell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT SOLICITATION - MUSCULAR
DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
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. Stephanie Santos, Muscular Dystrophy Association, 112 North Main Street, Mishawaka,
Indiana to conduct the above referred to solicitation at Miami and Ironwood, Lincolnway and
Twyckenham, and Lombardi and Western, on August 30, 1998. Upon a motion made by Ms.
Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATION FOR RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL
SERVICE
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from Able Disposal,
809 Wabash Avenue, Chesterton, Indiana for a License Application for a Rubbish and Garbage
Removal Service. Mr. Caldwell stated that the Bureau of Sanitation has inspected the vehicles to be
used in conjunction with this service, and has found them to be satisfactory. Upon a motion made
by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the License Application was approved.
UNFAVORABLE 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. Connie Manis, 1709 West Ewing, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following
alley:
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24. 1998
First north/south alley east of Glen Street from the north right of way of West Ewing Avenue
to the south right of way of the first east west alley north of West Ewing Avenue for a
distance of approximately 110 feet and a width of 14 feet. Part located in Prairie Avenue
Heights Addition, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt of unfavorable recommendations concerning this
Vacation Petition from the Bureau of Sanitation, Division of Engineering, Fire Department, and the
Area Plan Commission. It is suggested that the petition be denied because this alley is an access to
many interior lots. Nearly all of the lots on Glen and Dorothy Streets between Ewing Avenue and
State Road 23 access their garages from this alley. While access from the south would still be
possible through the east west alley, this would involve a sharp turn from either direction that may
be difficult for garbage trucks to negotiate. In addition, the property on the west side of this alley has
a garage that opens directly onto the alley. Although it does not affect the legality of the petition, it
is important to note that the property owner whose garage opens toward the alley has not signed the
petition to vacate. If the Council should grant this variance, it should be subject to an access
easement being granted to the property owner on the west side of the alley for access to the garage.
Therefore, Mr. Powell made a motion that the Board send an unfavorable recommendation to the
Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED SIGN
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division of
Engineering, Fire Department, and the Building Commissioner for the installation of an illuminated
sign at 1315 South Michigan Street. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell
and carried, the recommendation was approved.
TABLE REQUEST TO RENAME STREET - MOREAU COURT
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to change the
name of Mayflower Court to Moreau Court was tabled.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to
Remonstrate as submitted by Charles and Jamie Lawrence. 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 54716 Maple Lane, South Bend, Indiana, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 02-
2077-3 58 1), the Lawrence'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, Ms. Roemer
made a motion that the Consent be approved. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following traffic
control devices were approved:
Removal of Handicap Sign
834 South Edison
Signs no longer needed
Removal of Handicap Sign
1217 Van Buren
Signs no longer needed
Removal of 1 hour parking;
200 West Colfax, north side
Water Works delivery
revised to 15 minute loading
of street
zone
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - PROSPECT STREET PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS -
PROJECT NO. 98-70
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was 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 Sheet was approved and signed.
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1998
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - LEIGHTON PLAZA'- EXCAVATION AND SHEETING AND
ELEVATORS - PROJECT NO. 97-57-2 AND 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, has submitted the following Change
Orders and recommended approval:
Change Order No. 1-
Ritschard
Increase $33,481.50
New Contract Sum -
02.30-3
Brothers
$718,988.84
Change Order No. 3-
Cavinder Elevator
Decrease $1,839.00
New Contract Sum -
14.10-1
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Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Change Orders were
approved.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,066,534.87 and
recommended approval. Ms. Cleo Hickey, Morris Performing Arts Center, submitted claims in the
amount of $13,000.00 and $4,111.50 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault,
Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount
of $61,195.56 and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer made a motion that the claims be approved
and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr, Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, suggested that the policies for alley and street vacation instructions
include curb closures, pavement removals and re -seeding of lawns. This information should be
included in the vacation of street/alley packets which citizens pick up in the City Council Office. Mr.
Littrell stated that he would speak with the Council on this matter.
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 10:00 a.m.
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Angela "acob, ClerV
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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J es R. Caldwell, President
Lewis N. Powell, Member
atherine Roemer, Mem er