HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/96 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 1996
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Monday, August
12, 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 ITEMS ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, agenda items for
Contractor Bonds and Title Sheets for Meade Street Storm Sewer and Curbs and the Near Northwest
Partnership Center Curb and Sidewalk Improvements were added to the agenda.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board held on August 5, 1996, were approved.
OPENING AND AWARD OF QUOTATIONS - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - HAZMAT RIG
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations
for the above referred to equipment. The following Quotations were opened and read:
COMPUTER SPECIALISTS
52139 U.S. 31 North
South Bend, Indiana 46637
Quotation was submitted by Computer Specialists
QUOTATION: $3,967.50
DATAFLOW SERVICES
137 Manchester Drive
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Quotation was submitted by Dataflow Services
QUOTATION: $4,945.00
ROEING CORPORATION
2433 South Ninth Street
Lafayette, Indiana 47905
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kirk Elliott
QUOTATION: $4,345.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above
Quotations were referred to the Department of Administration and Finance for review and
recommendation. Mr. Milford Hutsell, Department of Administration and Finance, reviewed the
quotations, and recommended that the Board award the quotation to the low bidder, Computer
Specialists, in the amount of $3,967.50. Mr. Hutsell stated that funding for this equipment was
appropriated by the City Council. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by
Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the quotation was awarded as outlined above.
AWARD BID - CAR WASHES FOR SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
Police Chief Darrell G. Gunn, advised the Board that on August 5, 1996, bids were received and
opened for the above referred to service. After reviewing those bids, Chief Gunn recommends that
the Board award the contract as follows:
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HI SPEED AUTO WASH
609 East LaSalle and 2615 Lincolnway West
South Bend, Indiana
Full Service Car Wash, 0-100 units per month $ 7.25 each
Full Service Car Wash, 100 or more units per month $ 6.75 each
TOWN & COUNTRY AMOCO
3627 East McKinley
South Bend, Indiana 46615
Wet Wash Only, 1-100 units per month $1.99 each
Wet Wash Only, 100 or more units per month $1.99 each
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Chief Gunn noted that the bids are awarded for a two (2) year period, as outlined in the
specifications, and the source of funding will be the Police Department General Fund. Therefore,
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded as
outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
The following Community Development Contract was presented to the Board for approval:
Redevelopment $470,357.00 Construction of Elder Parkway
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above referred to
Contract was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF UTILITY AGREEMENT - TCI - ELDER PARKWAY - PROJECT NO. 95-65
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and TCI of Michiana, 2351 Miracle Lane, Mishawaka, Indiana, for the utilities which are located
within the projects limits of the above referred to project, to be granted a permit to be located within
the highway right-of-way in accordance with the submitted drawings. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was approved and
executed.
APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH GRANT PROGRAM -
BROADWAY CHRISTIAN PARISH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and the Broadway Christian Parish United Methodist Church, South Bend, Indiana, for the provision
of funding to the youth of the Southeast Neighborhood to conduct a series of special events including
a basketball camp, soccer clinic, neighborhood clean-up project, and a carpentry mentorship. Mr.
Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $1,995.27. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was approved and
executed.
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT - SOUTH BEND DAM. CANOE PORTAGE,
AND ISLAND PARK REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 94-67
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Lawson -Fisher Associates, 525 West Washington Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct a
hydrographic survey and condition survey of the dam and surrounding downstream structures, as
well as the river bottom in the stilling area. Sufficient funds are available in the appropriation for
the original work to cover the cost of this Amendment to the Agreement. Mr. Leszczynski noted that
the Amendment to the Agreement is in the amount of $24,400.00. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Amendment to the Agreement was
approved and executed.
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT
HVAC REPAIRS WAYNE STREET PARKING GARAGE - PROJECT NO. 95-97
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering has submitted
Change Order No. 1 (Final) on behalf of Repairs, Inc., Post Office Box 1514, South Bend, Indiana,
indicating that the contract amount be increased by $445.00 for a new contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $13,495.00. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion
Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs.
Manier 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.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE VARIOUS STREETS AND
ALLEYS - RILEY HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition
as completed by Mr. Bruce Stahley, South Bend Community School Corporation, 635 South Main
Street, South Bend, Indiana to vacate certain alleys and streets, as submitted by petition. Mr.
Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this
Vacation Petition from the Police Department, Fire Department, Sanitation, Department of
Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. The Area Plan Commission did not
give a favorable recommendation, as described in the recommendation submitted. Therefore, Mr.
Caldwell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council
concerning this Vacation Petition. 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 Mr. Daniel Bergman, 2410 Union Avenue, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to block party, on Sunday, August 25, 1996, from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m., on Union Avenue
from Mac Arthur to Solomon. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs.
Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - ST. PAUL BETHEL CHURCH
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. Cathy Shead, St. Paul Bethel Church, 621 Lindsey Street, South Bend, Indiana to close Scott
Street from Lindsey to Pierce, in conjunction with their open house, on Saturday, August 17, 1996,
from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs.
Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 57-1996 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 57-1996
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.
TWENTY (20) CANNON LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-60 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the items listed below 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 One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
TWENTY (20) CANNON LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said equipment 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 12th day of August, 1996.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
s/Jenny Pitts Manier, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - ORGANIC
RESOURCES FACILITY - ASPHALT PAVING - PROJECT NO. 96-37
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl P. 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 an asphalt pavement on a new compost handling field and an access
roadway at the Organic Resources Facility. The Division of Environmental Services has
appropriated sufficient funds for this project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier,
seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was
approved.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right
to Remonstrate as submitted by Ken and Paula Kiang. 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 136 East Pendle Street, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 03-1129-0064), the Kiang's waive
and release any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of
the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Consent
be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right
to Remonstrate as submitted by Mr. Larry G. Snyder. 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 51744 West Gatehouse Drive, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 02-1234-9627), Mr. Snyder
waive and release any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future
annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion
that the Consent be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSENTS TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVERS OF RIGHT TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of thirty-two (32) Consents to Annexation and
Waiver of Rights to Remonstrate for the following owners of property in St. Joseph County, for
water service for the Dollar Lake area.
Property Owner Key Number Address
Clinton/Susan Naragon 05-1035-0445138 59218 Hollywood
Janet Tunis 05-035-45170 59255 Hollywood
05-035-04571 59267 Hollywood
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Property Owner
James/Beth Reed
William Weaver
Timothy Lykowski
Landscaping Unlimited
Olay Malay Thong
Charles/Eva Werntz
Marian Naragon
Delois Deitsch
Dean/Peg Kesler
Mary/Leonard Wenzel
Edward/Deborah Jankowski
Theresa McCubbins
Harry Chabera
George I. Markanich
Eugene/Elsie Downhour
Melissa Taulbee
Todd/Denise Betz
Jeffrey Naragon
Helen Kesler
Key Number
05-1035-045168
05-1035-047608
05-1035-047618
05-1035-045711
05-1035-045730
05-1035-0453
05-1035-0454
05-1035-045102
05-1035-044908
05-1035-047202
05-1035-047205
05-1035-0473
05-1035-0469
05-1035-0470
05-1049-0722
05-1049-0727
05-1035-045750
05-1035-0457
05-1035-047403
05-1035-047401
05-1035-047001
05-1035-047002
05-1035-044904
05-1035-045162
05-1035-045739
05-1035-047301
05-1035-047302
05-1035-045709
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Address
59297 Hollywood
23158 Ireland Road
59696 Market
59074 Mayflower Road
Lots 7&8 29-37-2E
59275 Mayflower Road
59297 Mayflower Road
59479 Mayflower Road
59535 Mayflower Road
59589 Mayflower Road
23494 S.R. 23
23734 Liberty Highway
23688 S.R. 23
23760 Peppermint
59588 Spearmint Drive
23339 S.R. 23
23401 S.R. 23
23356 S.R. 23
23420 S.R. 23
23594 S.R. 23
23640 S.R. 23
23665 S.R. 23
23701 Vine
59360 Mayflower
59570 Mayflower
59570 Mayflower
23487 S.R. 23
Each Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public water system of
the City, and to provide water service to the above noted properties, South Bend, Indiana, the above
listed property owners waive and release any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any
pending or future annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski
made a motion that the Consents be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following seven
(7) traffic control devices were approved:
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
Handicap Sign
120 East Fairview
Mr. Stout has met all requirements
Handicap Sign
814 South Liberty
Mr. Slemp has met all requirements
Handicap Sign
1416 East Calvert
Mr. Vanes has met all requirements
Handicap Sign
719 Cleveland
Ms. McGill has moved from 1201 Van Buren to
719 Cleveland
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REMOVAL: No Parking Bus Zone
LOCATION: Byron, York to Springbrook
REMARKS: Buses no longer park on Byron
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
REMOVAL:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
Handicap Sign
100 W. Bronson
South Bend Community School request
Handicap Sign
1314 Poland
Signs are no longer needed
APPROVE TITLE SHEETS
- ORGANIC RESOURCES FACILITY - ASPHALT PAVING - PROJECT NO. 96-37
- MEADE STREET STORM SEWER - PROJECT NO. 96-47
-NEARNORTHWESTNEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP CENTER SIDEWALK. CURB AND
APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 96-44
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and signed.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
Certificate of Insurance was accepted for filing:
Masonry Restoration Specialists, Inc.
1904 Hartman Drive
South Bend, Indiana
APPROVE CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bonds be approved as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
J.W. Werntz & Sons, Inc. Approved effective August 12, 1996,
Retroactive to August 1, 1996
Kent Clayton Approved effective August 12, 1996,
Retroactive to August 9, 1996
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be
approved as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted two (2) lists
containing claims in the amount of $37,440.81 and $264,816.64 and recommended approval. Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mrs.
Manier seconded the motion which carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
James R. Caldwell, Member
Jenny P7ittsanier, Member
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