HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/96 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 1996
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Monday, June 24,
1996, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. James R. Caldwell and
Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne Bruneel.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, an agenda item for
an Agreement with Donna Lawrence Productions was added.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board held on June 17, 1996, were approved.
APPROVAL OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS - ETHNIC FESTIVAL
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of four (4) Indemnification Agreements between
the City of South Bend and the following properties, for use of said property for Ethnic Festival
activities, on June 28, 29, and 30, 1996:
Key Bank Michigan Street/Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend Community School Corporation 420 South Eddy
Teachers Credit Union 823 East Jefferson
110 South Main Street
Holladay Properties Services 100 East Wayne Street
Crowe, Chizek & Company 330 East Jefferson
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the
Agreements were approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - 1996 EXHIBIT UPDATES - PANTHEON HIGHLIGHTS
THEATER, SCHOLAR ATHLETE, AND HALL OF CHAMPIONS - DONNA LAWRENCE
PRODUCTIONS - COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME - PROJECT NO. 93-09
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Donna Lawrence Productions, 624 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, for updates for the
Pantheon Highlights Theater, Scholar Athlete and Hall of Champions exhibits for the College
Football Hall of Fame for 1996. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of
$48,900.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL LICENSING SERVICES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract for animal licensing services
between the City of South Bend, and Kryder Veterinary Clinic, P.C., 12555 State Road 23, Granger,
Indiana, by and through the Board of Public Works. It is noted that services to be provided include
all activities necessary to issue animal licenses on behalf of the City of South Bend. Therefore, upon
a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Contract was approved
and executed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - COMPUTER NETWORK CABLING - PROJECT
NO. 96-47
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on May 28, 1996, to Infotech, 224
West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $15,305.00 for the above referred
to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made
by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Contract was approved and the
appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as
submitted were filed.
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - STORMWATER DRAINAGE DESIGN SERVICES - LOCUST
ROAD - PROJECT NO. 94-66
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
Lawson Fisher Associates, 525 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, for stormwater drainage
design services for Locust Road south of State Route 23. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Proposal
is in the amount of $30,907.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - SIGNALIZATION MODERNIZATION
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Greg Scherpereel, Engineer, has submitted Change Order No. 2,
on behalf of TransTech Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that the
Contract amount be increased $15,700.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in
the amount of $1,505,144.20. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.46-1996 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO.46-1996
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, SERGEANT WILLIAM M. COAR has retired from the South Bend Police
Department after twenty-six (26) 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. AD19854, 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 June, 1996.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
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ADOPT RE§QLUTION NO.47-1996 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO.47-1996
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, SERGEANT JEFFREY J. KORROS 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. AD19171, 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 June, 1996.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVE SIDEWALK SALE PERMIT APPLICATION
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of the following Sidewalk Sale Permit
application:
1. APPLICANT:
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
DATES OF SALE:
GOODS TO BE SOLD:
Edwardo's Pizza
235 South Michigan Street
June 28, 29 and 30, 1996
Pizza
Further, favorable recommendations have been received by Code Enforcement, Traffic and Lighting,
the Police Department and Fire Department. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this application
be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Susan Farrell, 1942 Wilber Street, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
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block parry, on Thursday, July 4, 1996, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Wilber from Marquette
to Portage. Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the
Division of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Ruth Chapman, 1020 East Irvington, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on Saturday, July 6, 1996, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Dale from Eckman to
Irvington. Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the
Division of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Kim Basham, 500 East Irvington Avenue, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to block party, on Saturday, July 6, 1996, from 3:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight on Irvington from
Fellows to Rush. Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the
Division of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT MILLION DOLLAR SALMON RUN
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Mindy Jane Miller, Madison Foundation, 403 East Madison Street,
South Bend, Indiana, advised that the people of the Madison Foundation, Inc., will celebrate the
Million Dollar Salmon Run on Saturday, October 5, 1996, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.
Therefore, Ms. Miller requested the use of the East Race in conjunction with this event. Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that this request be approved subject to favorable recommendations
being received from the Police Department, Traffic and Lighting, Park Department, and the Legal
Department. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT P.O.W./M.I.A. HOSTAGE FREEDOM
MARCH
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Bob Farkas, 68137 Lawndale Street, Edwardsburg, Michigan to conduct
the above referred to march, on Saturday, August 10, 1996, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on the
designated route as submitted. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - RIVER PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Angie Jacob, President, River Park Neighborhood Association, to close 31 st Street from
Mishawaka Avenue to Vine Street, on Thursday, July 25, 1996, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., in
conjunction with an open house for the Neighborhood Association. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL
- OUR LADY OF HUNGARY PARISH
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Richard Gratzol, Our Lady of Hungary Parish, 829 West Calvert, South Bend, Indiana, to
close South Chapin from West Calvert to Bruce Street, on Saturday, July 20, 1996, from 4:00 p.m.
until 11:30 p.m., in conjunction with their annual parish festival. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - MEADE STREET
STORM SEWER & CURB INSTALLATION - EWING TO CALVERT STREETS - PROJECT
NO. 96-47
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Littrell stated
that this project will construct a storm sewer and build curbs on a two (2) block long portion of
Meade Street. Sufficient funds have been appropriated for this project. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt
of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - NEAR
NORTHWEST PARTNERSHIP CENTER SERVICE AREA - SIDEWALK, CURB AND
APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO.96-44
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Littrell stated
that this project will improve curbs, walks, approaches and plant new trees on Cleveland Avenue in
the Partnership Center Service area. Work is financed by appropriation from a Community
Development Block Grant.. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs.
Manier and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
REQUEST REFERRED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
request was referred to the appropriate Bureaus and Departments for recommendation:
- TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Brad Dennis, Ziolkowski Construction, 1005 South Lafayette, South
Bend, Indiana, requested permission to park a sixteen (16) foot utility trailer on the east or south side
of the First Bank Building, 205 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, to store their equipment and
materials, for four (4) to five (5) months, during the restoration of the First Bank Building.
APPROVE CONTRACTOR BOND
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bond be approved as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Greg Schnabel Approved June 24, 1996, Retroactive to June 17, 1996
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be approved
as outlined above. Mrs. Manier 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. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9: 43 a.m.
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