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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1996
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, October
14, 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 Brunel.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, an agenda item to
Award Bids for Police Vehicles 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 October 7, 1996, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - 1996 SEWER LINING PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 96-66
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:
KENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
250 Northgate Parkway
Wheeling, Illinois
Bid was signed by Mr. Gerald M. Kenny, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $368,600.00
REYNOLDS, INC.
4520 N. State Road 37
Orleans, Indiana 47452-0186
Bid was signed by Mr. Larry Purlee, Vice President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $365,080.00
INSITUFORM MIDWEST, INC.
12897 Main Street
Lemont, Illinois 60439
Bid was signed by Ms. Diane G. Bowers, Assistant Secretary
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $298,830.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
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OPENING OF BIDS - BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE CARTPATH ADDITIONS - PROJECT
NO. 96-60
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 bid was opened and publicly read:
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Post Office Box 1775
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Bid was signed by Mr. Christopher L. Weinkauf, Sales Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $184,526.91
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bid was
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) MORE OR LESS, WRECKER
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 bid was opened and publicly read:
WHITEFORD FORD TRUCKS, INC.
4101 Western Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Rich Stopczynski
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $53,210.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bid was
referred to the Division of Equipment Services for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - CLYDE CREEK WATERSHED/JACKSON ROAD CULVERTS -
PROJECT NO. 96-55-1
Mr. Leszczynski 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:
BRADBERRY BROTHERS, INC.
20061 West Dice Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Quotation was submitted by Mr. W. Bradberry
QUOTATION: $54,801.00
SMALL, INC.
25190 State Road 4
North Liberty, Indiana 46554
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Ronald Howell, President
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QUOTATION
$59,107.45
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above
Quotations were referred to Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - THIRTY-FIVE (35) CHEVROLET LUMINAS
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on
September 30, 1996, bids were received and opened for the above referred to vehicles. After
reviewing those bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Gates Chevy
World, 401 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana the amount of $615,300.00, which is
a unit price of $17,580.00 each. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation
be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1125 WEST INDIANA
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Maria and Jesus Granados, 1624 Kendall, South Bend, Indiana, for the purchase of City -owned
property at 1125 West Indiana. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of
$350.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - ENGINEERING SERVICES - DEGRIT BUILDING
EXPANSION - WWTP - KEN HERCEG & ASSOCIATES
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Ken Herceg & Associates, 211 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, for professional
engineering design services for the Degrit Building Expansion at Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr.
Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $8,400.00. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was approved and
executed.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUM
The following Community Development Addendum was presented to the Board for approval:
Addendum IV - South Bend Heritage Updated Davis -Bacon Wage Decision
CD94-305
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above referred to
Addendum was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT - AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
Mr. Leszczynski stated that a Distribution Easement has been submitted to the Board for approval
by American Electric Power for an easement to relocate electric lines in the River Commons area,
according to plans submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier
and carried, the Distribution Easement was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 74-1996 - 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. 74-1996 ,
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
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and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, SERGEANT MICHAEL X MARTMCZAK has retired from the South Bend
Police Department after twenty-one (21) 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. AD18938, 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 14th day of October, 1996.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF REPORT OF CONTRACT FINAL INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATION
FOR ACCEPTANCE - IRONWOOD WIDENING - PROJECT NO. 96-25
Mr. Leszczynski stated that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineer, has submitted a Report of Contract Final
Inspection and Recommendation for Acceptance for the above referred to project. Mr. Villa stated
that this report states that the project has been final inspected, and the contractor may request from
the Indiana Department of Transportation a reduction in their retainage. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Report was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
SIGN INSTALLATION - 2525 SOUTH MICHIGAN - NEW LIFE DELIVERANCE CENTER
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division
of Engineering, Police Department, Building Commissioner and the Redevelopment Design Review
Committee for the installation of a sign at 2525 South Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, subject to an
Indemnification and Hold Harmless Undertaking. Further, it is to be noted that the sign installation
is subject to the removal of the sign in the event the City, at some point in time would require the
right-of-way. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mrs. Caldwell and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
AWNING INSTALLATION - 105 EAST JEFFERSON - PEABODY CAFE
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division
of Engineering, Police Department, Building Commissioner and the Redevelopment Design Review
Committee for the installation of an awning at 105 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, subject to
an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Undertaking. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded
by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - APPROVAL OF SIDEWALK CAFE - 105 EAST
JEFFERSON - PEABODY CAFE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Building Department, Design Review Committee, Police Department and the City
Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Edward Gillooly, 104 U.S. 12 West,
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Galien, Michigan, for an Application for a Sidewalk Cafe at 105 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Application for a
Sidewalk Cafe was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF SIGN - 222 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET - OLD CHICAGO
STEAKHOUSE
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division
of Engineering, Police Department, Building Commissioner and the Redevelopment Design Review
Committee for the installation of a sign at 222 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, subject
to an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Undertaking. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT RED RIBBON 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 Ms. Bernice Freeman, United Community Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse,
914 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to march, on Friday,
November 1, 1996, commencing at 10:00 a.m., on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following six (6)
traffic control devices was approved:
REMOVAL OF: No Parking & 2 Hour Parking
LOCATION: 100 Block East Broadway south & north of street
REMARKS: Treatment Center needs open parking to handle the
Overflow from the parking lot
NEW INSTALLATION: Do No Enter - Buses Only
LOCATION: Park Lane Lafayette to Main
REMARKS: Temporary signs to be used only at 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
When school children are loading the buses
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
REMOVAL OF
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
REMOVAL OF
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
Handicap Sign
519 South Olive
St. Adalbert's Church request - Two handicap spaces
To be installed mid block between church/school
Handicap Sign
1006 East Wayne
Signs are no longer needed
Handicap Sign
2214 Mishawaka Avenue
River Park Partnership Center request
Handicap Sign
3406 West Washington
Sign not needed
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW DISCONNECTIONS -
PROJECT NO. 95-110
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was 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 Sheet was approved and signed.
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APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractors Bonds be released as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
David Chokey
Samuel Wright
Released October 14, 1996, Effective October 7, 1996
Released October 14, 1996
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be released
as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
Certificate of Insurance was accepted for filing:
Foegley Landscape, Inc. And Foegley Landscape
52215 North Lilac Road
South Bend, Indiana 46628
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2, 549,162.92 dated October
14, 1996, and recommended approval. Mr. Caldwell 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 Mrs. Manier and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
John E. Leszczynski, President
ames R. Ca well, Member
(Jenny Pitts anier, Member
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