HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/98 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 1998
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, September
14, 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/STRIKE AGENDA ITEMS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following agenda
items were added and stricken:
- Occupancy Bond - Added
- Grant of Easements - (2) - Added
- Strike Resolution No. 84-1998 and Request to Advertise for Bids for East Wayne Lighting
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on September 8, 1998, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - PROSPECT STREET PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT
NO. 98-70
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:
REITH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Christopher Weinkauf, Sales Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Bid Alternate No. 1 $ 69,649.75
Total Base Bid $306,212.25
Base Bid & Alternate 1 $375,862.00
YOUNGS EXCAVATING. INC.
50563 Dusty Trail Court
Granger, Indiana 46530
Bid was signed by Mr. Kurt Youngs
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Bid Alternate No. 1 $ 64,858.50
Total Base Bid $329,998.00
Base Bid & Alternate 1 $394,856.50
SMALL, INC.
25190 State Road 4
North Liberty, Indiana 46554
Bid was signed by Mr. Ronald Howell, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
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Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Bid Alternate No. 1 $ 54,271.00
Total Base Bid $328,740.00
Base Bid & Alternate 1 $383,011.00
R&R EXCAVATING, INC.
2010 Went Avenue
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
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Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Loudin, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Bid Alternate No. 1 $ 72,506.75
Total Base Bid $283,418.25
Base Bid & Alternate 1 $355,925.00
HRP CONSTRUCTION INC.
5777 Cleveland Road
South Bend, Indiana 46624
Bid was signed by Mr. Paul Fallon, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Bid Alternate No. 1 $ 65,458.75
Total Base Bid $315,040.25
Base Bid & Alternate 1 $380,499.00
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - 1998 CONCRETE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO.98-51
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:
L.L. GEANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
1923 North Home Street
Mishawaka, Indiana
Bid was signed by Mr. Mike Glenn, Vice President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
Base Bid: $105,058.00
Base & Alternate: $108,780.00
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KANKAKEE VALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Post office Box 1471
LaPorte, Indiana 46352
Bid was signed by Kankakee Valley
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Base Bid: $120,004.80
Base & Alternate: $127,999.80
NORTHERN INDIANA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Post Office Box 1333
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
Bid was signed by Mr. David Walorski, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Base Bid: $ 94,749.86
Base & Alternate: $101,238.26
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Bid was signed by Mr. Mike Glenn, Vice President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Base Bid: $ 76,984.00
Base & Alternate: $ 81,544.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS RECORDER
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:
DICTAPHONE CORPORATION
3191 Broadbridge Avenue
Stratford, Connecticut 06614-2559
Bid was signed by Dictaphone Corporation
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
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BID: $27,905.00
STEPHEN CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES
2418 Allen Boulevard
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Bid was signed by Mr. Stephen Campbell
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted
BID: $40,900.00
Trade -In Allowance: $ 1,000.00
Total Net Bid $39,900.00
VAN AUSDALL & FARRAR, INC.
1214 North Meridan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael Wolanin, Jr.
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $39,618.00
Midland USA, Inc., 1690 North Topping Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, declined to bid. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bids were referred to
the Police Department for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - ABANDONED VEHICLES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to vehicles. 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:
STEVE AND GENE'S
3109 Gertrude
South Bend, Indiana 46614
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Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
2017
PONTIAC
1989
1G2NE14D8KC604217
$59.95
2097
FORD
1990
1FAPP31X5LK203049
$39.95
2098
BUICK
1988
1G4NJ14UXJM007307
$59.95
1280
CHEVROLET
1980
1L69HAJ126074
$69.90
899
FORD
1983
1FABPO756DW149527
$39.90
1366
BUICK
1984
1G4AP6948EH839715
$69.90
185
DODGE
1978
W14BE8S107146
$69.90
131
FORD
1987
1FMCAIIUGHZA85751
$69.90
522
FORD
1982
1FTEE14E9CHA87678
$69.90
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758
LINCOLN
1984
INMP97F7EY702826
$79.90
2000
EAGLE
1988
2XMJP5592JA022541
$49.90
762
ISUZU
1986
JAABL14AIG0720952
$39.90
518
CADILLAC
1989
1 G6JG69WXFJ506290
$69.90
2203
BUICK
1980
4H69AAH225624
$79.90
562
FORD
1 1987
IFTEE14NIHHA12075
$69.90
MICHIANA ENTERPRISES
19270 Darden Road
South Bend, Indiana
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Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
2017
PONTIAC
1989
1G2NE14D8KC604217
$65.00
2097
FORD
1990
1FAPP31X5LK203049
$65.00
2098
BUICK
1988
1G4NJ14UXJM007307
$75.00
1280
CHEVROLET
1980
IL69HAJ126074
$75.00
899
FORD
1983
IFABPO756DW149527
$40.00
1366
BUICK
1984
1G4AP6948EH839715
$65.00
185
DODGE
1978
W14BE8S107146
$75.00
131
FORD
1987
1FMCAIIUGHZA85751
$75.00
522
FORD
1982
1FTEE14E9CHA87678
$80.00
758
LINCOLN
1984
INMP97F7EY702826
$75.00
2000
EAGLE
1988
2XMJP5592JA022541
$55.00
762
ISUZU
1986
JAABL14AIG0720952
$50.00
518
CADILLAC
1989
1G6JG69WXFJ506290
$55.00
2203
BUICK
1980
4H69AAH225624
$65.00
F627
FORD
1987
IFTEE14NIHHA12075
$75.00
JOHN OXIAN
1533 Lincolnway West
South Bend, Indiana 46628
IO
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
1280
CHEVROLET
1980
IL69HAJ126074
$75.00
899
FORD
1983
IFABPO756DW149527
$25.00
185
DODGE
1978
W 14BE8S 107146
$110.00
522
FORD
1982
1FTEE14E9CHA87678
$107.00
762
ISUZU
1986
JAABL14AIG0720952
$ 69.00
LAWRENCE HARBIN
2038 East Jefferson
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
1.1 P
Red
Tag #
Make
Year
Vin Number
Bid
1280
CHEVROLET
1980
11,69HAJ126074
$101.69
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to Code Enforcement for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - LEIGHTON PLAZA - IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPING - PACKAGE 2-11 30
- PROJECT NO. 98-57-1
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on July 20, 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 Ginger Valley Landscape and Desgin, Inc., 15065 State Road 23,
Granger, Indiana in the amount of $74,993.00. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the
motion which carried.
AWARD BID - FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEM ('FATS")
Mayor Stephen J. Luecke recommended the purchase of a Firearms Training System for use by the
officers of the South Bend Police Department, from Fats, Inc., 7340 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee,
Georgia. The proposed purchase from FATS has a cost of $67,800.00. Mayor Luecke stated that
the only other vendor, Range 200, announced it could not meet the Police Department's hardware
and software specifications. The proposed purchase is in accordance with I.C. 36-1-9-13. Therefore,
Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined
above.. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD QUOTATION - UTILITY CONK . ,IONS SOUTHEAST - PROJECT NO. 98-76
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on September 8, 1998, quotations were
received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to Niezgodski Plumbing, Inc., Post Office Box 3096
South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $17,800.00. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - LEIGHTON PLAZA_- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. David Mankowski, Calumet Construction, 3215 Sugar Maple Court,
South Bend, Indiana, has submitted Change Orders No. 1-1 and 1-2, and recommended approval as
follows:
Change Order No. 1-2 for
Increase $120,000.00
New Contract Sum -
Contract 2
$396,670.00
Change Order No. 1-1 for
Increase $ 79,000.00
New Contract Sum -
Contract 1
$272,625.00
Upon a by motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Orders
were approved.
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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1998
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - EMERGENCY REPAIR DIESEL ENGINE FOR SOUTH
BLOWER - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
Dresser Rand, 1200 W. Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, Texas, for emergency repair of a
diesel engine for the south blower at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Caldwell noted that the
Proposal is in the amount of $58,450.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded
by Mr. Powell and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES -
SOUTHEST NEIGHBROHOOD - ABONMARCHE GROUP
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
Abonmarche Group,1711 East McKinley, Mishawaka, Indiana, for engineering and construction
services for installation of a new storm sewer in the southeast neighborhood to separate existing
storm and sanitary combined systems . Mr. Caldwell noted that the Proposal is in the amount of
$11,900.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried,
the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - PURCHASE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 2313 SOUTH
IRONWOOD
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Purchase Agreement between the City of South
Bend and Mr. Jennings B. Wirth III, South Bend, Indiana, for the purchase of City owned property
at 2313 South Ironwood, for the sum of $500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Purchase Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - 1998 NOTRE DAME
FOOTBALL GAMES
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, for emergency medical services during the 1998
Notre Dame home football games. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr.
Powell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
TABLE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT -_CRITICAL CARE AMBULANCE STAFFING
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Amendment to an Agreement between the City
of South Bend and St. Joseph's Medical Center, South Bend, Indiana, for critical care staffing. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Amendment to the
Agreement was tabled.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - TO CONDUCT AUCTION - EQUIPMENT SERVICES
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Kaser's Auction Service, 67601 Pine Road, North Liberty, Indiana, to conduct a public auction on
October 3, 1998, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at 1045 West Sample Street. Mr. Caldwell noted that the
Agreement is in the amount of 5% commission on goods which are auctioned. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Contract was approved and
executed.
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. Shirley Fulton, 1628 South Carlisle, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on September 19, 1998, on South Carlisle from Indiana to Dubail. Upon a motion made
by Ms. Roemer, 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. Christine O'Brien, 1029 Hudson Avenue, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to block party, on September 26, 1998, on Hudson from Riverside to Woodward. Upon a motion
made by Ms. Roemer, 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 Ms. Adell Badgett, 713 North Allen, Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party,
on September 12, 1998, on Allen from Lindsey to the first alley. Upon a motion made by Ms.
Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO CONDUCT JUNGLE BELL RUN FOR
ARTHRITIS
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a
request as submitted by Ms. Jami Stamm, Arthritis Foundation, Post Office Box 2559, Elkhart,
Indiana to conduct the above referred to walk, on December S ' 1998, on the designated route as
submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY -
NIPSCO GIFT OF WARMTH
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Building Department, Fire Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's
office, in reference to a request as submitted by Ms. Susan Lendman, NIP SCO, 307 North Michigan,
South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to Gift of Warmth Sidewalk Sale, on October 2,
1998, in front of 307 North Michigan, South Bend, Indiana. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
HOMECOMING PARADE
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Parl Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a
request as submitted by Ptl. David Newton, Adams High School, 808 South Twyckenham, South
Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to parade, on October 16, 1998, on the designated route
as submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT C.H.E.E.T.A. WALK-A-THON
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a
request as submitted by Ms. Janice Hildabridle, 5002 Cedarwood Lane, South Bend, Indiana to
conduct the above referred to walk, on September 27, 1998, on the designated route as submitted.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS - HIGH
HOLY DAYS
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 Dr. Harvey Weingarten, Sinai Synagogue, 1101 East LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, to remove
parking restrictions at 1102 East LaSalle Avenue on September 20, 21, 22 and 29, 1998, in
conjunction with their High Holy Days. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT WALK ON THE WILD SIDE -
POTOWATOMI ZOO
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a
request as submitted by Mr. Mike Dyszkiewicz, Potawatomi Zoo, to conduct the above referred to
walk, on September 19, 1998, on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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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. Julia Michalak, 1221 West Sample, South Bend, Indiana, to vacate the following
alley:
First east west alley north of West Sample Street from the east right of way of Webster Street
to the west right of way of the first north south alley east of Webster Street for distance of
approximately 144 feet and a width of 12 feet. Part located in Arnold and Webster's Sub. of
Bank Outlot 103, 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 Area Plan Commission, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic
Development and the Department of Public Works. This alley is an access to two private garages.
The vacation of this alley will affect the access to interior garages on this block. Not all of the
property owners adjacent to and gaining access from this alley have signed the petition to vacate.
Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the Board send an unfavorable recommendation to the
Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT:
Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, Division of Engineering, submitted the following Irrevocable Standby
Letter of Credit to the Board and recommended approval:
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 498186
ISSUED BY: St. Joseph Capital Bank
FOR: Southfield Subdivision Phase Two
AMOUNT:. $253,600.00
EXPIRES: December 15, 1998
IMPROVEMENT: Improvements needed for Final (Secondary) Approval of the subdivision
Ms. Roemer made a motion that the Letter of Credit, as outlined above, be approved. Mr. Powell
seconded the motion which carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 80-1998 - ADOPT A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISH
A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED AREA IN GERMAN
TOWNSHIP (KIDDER II ANNEXATION
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. 80-1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A
POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO
AN ANNEXED AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP
(KIDDER II ANNEXATION)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, an ordinance which proposes the annexation of the real estate described hereinafter as
Exhibit "A", located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 43.56 acres
of unimproved, undeveloped field land located directly west of Olive Road and directly south of the
Indiana Toll Road in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana; with 40.3% of its aggregate
external boundaries coinciding with the boundaries of the City of South Bend, and which property
is needed and can be used by the City of South Bend for industrial development. Such development
of the territory proposed to be annexed will require a basic level of municipal public services of a non -
capital nature, including street and road maintenance, and services of a capital improvement nature,
including street lighting, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and sewer facilities; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and
establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of services of a non -capital nature, including
street and road maintenance and other non -capital services normally provided within the corporate
boundaries, and services of a capital improvement nature including street lighting, roads, curbs,
sidewalks and sewer facilities, and other capital improvements normally provided within the corporate
boundaries, to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method(s) of financing those
services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that services of a non -
capital nature will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the
annexation, and that they will be provided in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar
non -capital services provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend,
regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, and population density; (5) that services of a
capital improvement nature will be provided to the annexed area within four (4) years after the
effective date of the annexation within the same manner as those services are provided to areas within
the corporation boundaries of the City of South Bend regardless of similar topography, patterns of
land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws,
procedures, and planning criteria; and (6) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental
entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to
be annexed that the real property located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described
in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, be annexed to the City of South Bend.
Section II. That it shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of
the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Works, to furnish to said territory services
of non -capital nature, such as street and road maintenance, within one (1) year of the effective date
of the annexation, in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to the services furnished by the City
to other areas of the City regardless of similar topography, patterns of land utilization, and population
density; and to furnish to said territory services of a capital improvement nature, such as street
lighting, roads, curbs, sidewalks and sewer facilities, within four (4) years of the effective date of the
annexation in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate
boundaries of the City of South Bend regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or
population density,. and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and
planning criteria..
Section III. That the Board of Public Works shall and does hereby now establish and adopt
the fiscal plan, attached hereto and made a part hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the
territory to be annexed.
Adopted this 14th day of September, 1998.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
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
That part of the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range
2 East, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of the intersection of Olive Road and the Indiana east -west
toll road, also being the northeast corner of Lot 3 of Kidder's Olive Road Minor subdivision;
thence west following the north line of said subdivision to the west line of Section 19,
Township 38 North, Range 2 East, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, also being
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the Warren Township line, St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence south following said Warren
Township line to the southwest corner of Lot 3 of said subdivision, thence east along the
south line of said Lot 3 to the west right-of-way line of Olive Road; thence north along said
line to a point of intersection with the north line, extended, of Wells Electronics Minor
subdivision; thence east to the east right-of-way line of Olive Road, thence north along said
line to the south line of the Olive Road Commerce Park Section One subdivision; thence west
along said line to the west right-of-way line of Olive Road; thence north along said line to the
point of beginning.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS/ RE -ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS
- ONE (1) MORE OR LESS, DISC TYPE CHIPPER
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director of Equipment Services,
requested permission to reject bids received on August 10, 1998, for one (1) more or less, disc type
chipper, and to re -advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Mr.
Chlebowski stated that funding for this equipment is provided by the Park Department Capital Fund.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request
to reject bids and advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO REJECT QUOTATIONS - EXTERIOR SIDING - FIRE
STATION NO. 11 - PROJECT NO. 80-1998
In a letter to the Board, Chief Luther Taylor, Fire Department, requested permission to reject
quotations submitted on August 31, 1998, for the above referred to project. Upon a motion made
by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS/RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - LEIGHTON
PLAZA FINISHES - PROJECT NO. 98-57-7
In a letter to the Board, Mr. David Mankowski, Calumet Construction, 3215 Sugar Maple Court,
South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to reject bids for the above referred to project, and rebid
the project with modifications to progress schedule requirements and reassignment of responsibilities
which would reduce overall project costs. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - MORRIS
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - BID PACKAGE 5_MISCELLANEOUS BID PACKAGES
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Fred Lusk, Verkler, 4406 Technology Drive, South Bend,
Indiana, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to
advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF RELEASE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS - SOUTHFIELD SUBDIVISION
Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, stated that the developers of this subdivision granted to the City of
South Bend drainage easements located in Section One, Lot 2 and part of Lot 2A, and Section Two,
Lot 3A. The Ingress -Egress Easements, which starts at the northwest corner of Lot 3A is no longer
necessary due to Ridge Trail being extended to Miami Highway. Drainage, which was accomplished
by the use of a 15 (fifteen) foot Utility Easement in Section Two, Lot 2 and a portion of 2A, is now
being diverted to another Utility Easement nearby. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded
by Mr. Powell and carried, the Release of Drainage Easement was approved.
APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT (2)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Grants
of Easement were approved:
Key No. 23-1040-2200 Robert King
Key No. 23-1040-2201 Kevin and Melissa Whippo
It was noted that these easements were in the area of Ironwood and Ridgedale, as described in the
documents submitted.
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APPROVAL OF HOUSE MOVE
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, requested approval to issue
a moving permit to Lykowski Construction Company, South Bend, Indiana to move a residential
dwelling from 828 East Jefferson to 215 South Notre Dame Avenue. Mr. Fozo stated that favorable
recommendations have been received by the utility companies, Traffic and Lighting, and the Police
Department. Additionally, the Certificate of Insurance has been submitted, and all the appropriate
permits have been issued. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following traffic
control devices were approved:
No Parking Revised to No
100 East and 200 West
New construction around
Parking Tow Zone
Navarre
Memorial Hospital, requested
by the Police Department
Removal of Handicap Signs
1048 O'Brien
Signs no longer needed
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Certificate
of Insurance was accepted for filing:
Master Machinery Movers, Inc.
1520 South Magnolia Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613
APPROVE OCCUPANCY BOND
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, an Occupancy Bond, as
submitted by Centex Rodgers Construction, 425 North Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, was
approved. The Occupancy Bond is for the installation of a six (6) foot security fence around the
property located at 100 Navarre Steet, and shall remain in the right of way for the duration of the
construction project, which should be approximately April of 2000.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,716,619.76 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount of $390,337.39 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.
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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 10:10 a.m.
ATTEST:
Angela K. cob, Clerk
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J mes R. Caldwell, President
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Lewis N. Powell, Member
M. talftrine Roemer, tuber