HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/95 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1995
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 on Monday, March 6,
1995, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Mr. James R. Caldwell
present. Board Member Jenny Pitts Manier was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne
Brunel.
ADD AGENDA ITEMS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, agenda items for
an Agreement and Requests to Advertise for Receipt of Bids 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 February 27, 1995, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - COLLEGE FOOTBALL
HALL OF FAME
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:
MICROSOURCE TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
2301 North Bendix Drive, Suite 600
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Bid was signed by Mr. Jon R. Shultz, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Description
Unit
Extension
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Mega Pentium PCI Computer, configured
$3,403.82
$ 3,403.82
as per specifications
1
Mega 486 PCI Computer, configured as
$2,446.98
$ 2,446.98
per specifications
8
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$1,956.88
$15,655.04
per specifications
1
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as per
$2,297.10
$ 2,297.10
specifications
1
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$2,076.71
$ 2,076.71
per specifications
1
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$1,754.29
$ 1,754.29
per specifications
2
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$1,956.88
$ 3,913.76
per specifications
8
Ethernet adapter
$ 119.63
$ 119.63
AUDIO SPECIALISTS, INC. D/B/A COMPUTER SPECIALISTS
401 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Bid was signed by Mr. Bruno Eidietis, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Unit
Extension
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Mega Pentium PCI Computer, configured
$3,434.03
$ 3,434.03
as per specifications Computrend Premio P560
1
Mega 486 PCI Computer, configured as
$2,350.00
$ 2,350.00
per specifications Computrend Premio 4100
8
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$1,898.67
$15,189.36
per specifications Computrend Premio P560
1
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as per
$2,221.96
$ 2,221.96
specifications Computrend Premio P560
1
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$2,004.00
$ 2,004.00
per specifications Computrend Premio P560
1
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$1,679.18
$ 1,679.18
per specifications Computrend Premio P560
2
Mega Pentium Computer, configured as
$1,898.67
$ 3,797.34
per specifications Computrend Premio P560
8
Ethernet adapter
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
It was noted that a bid submitted by AT&T Global Information Solutions, 1601 South Main Street,
Dayton, Ohio 45479, was rejected due to lack of bid security.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above bids
were referred to Gerard Hilferty & Associates, 14240 Route 550, Athens, Ohio, for review and
recommendation.
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PROJECT NO. 95-06
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. Th
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:
GIBSON-LEWIS, INC.
1001 West llth Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Carpenter, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $47,700.00
Alternate No. 1 - Add $4,200.00
Alternate No. 2 - Add $3,000.00
ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Post Office Box 1106
South Bend, Indiana 46624
Bid was signed by Mr. Ben Ziolkowski, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $54,181.00
Alternate No. 1 - Add $7,036.00
Alternate No. 2 - Add $6,700.00
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MARCH 6, 1995
R & E CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
10289 McKinley
Osceola, Indiana 46561
Bid was signed by Mr. Rufus S. Martin, Vice, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $53,000.00
Alternate No. 1 -Add $6,840.00
Alternate No. 2 - Add $2,130.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above bids
were referred to the Park Department for review and recommendation. Mr. Phil St. Clair,
Superintendent of the Park Department, reviewed the bids, and recommended to the Board that the
bid be awarded to the low bidder, Gibson Lewis, in the amount of $50,700.00, which is the base bid
and Alternate No. 2. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the bid was awarded to Gibson -Lewis.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - ASBESTOS PLASTER REMOVAL - 1911 S. IRONWOOD
DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed
Quotations for the Asbestos Plaster Removal at 1911 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana. The
following Quotations were opened and read:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC.
Post Office Box 39
Huntertown, Indiana 46748
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Thomas Papaih
QUOTATION: $3,058.00
VLS INSULATING COMPANY, INC.
2104 North Lynn Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Dennis L. Gradeless
QUOTATION: $4,930.00
SPECIALTY SYSTEMS OF SOUTH BEND, INC.
1408 Elwood Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Joe W. Taylor
QUOTATION: $6,155.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above
Quotations were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
APPROVE ACCESS AGREEMENT - SAFETY KLEEN CORPORATION
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Access Agreement from LTI-Limn-Tech,
Inc., 2395 Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, Michigan, on behalf of Safety-Kleen, 2217 Western Avenue,
South Bend, Indiana, for the purpose of collecting groundwater samples from several locations
within the City's right-of-way, at the southern boundary of Safety-Kleen. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1995
APPROVE AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - STUDEBAKER NATIONAL
MUSEUM- COLE ASSOCIATES
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Letter of Agreement for professional services
for the Studebaker National Museum, as submitted by Mr. Joseph Zwierzynski, P.E., Cole
Associates, Inc., 2211 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, concerning asbestos containing materials
at the Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana. Further, the fee for these services will be a total
of $7,500.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the
Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ERSKINE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE REMODELING -
ELECTRICAL WORK - PROJECT NO. 95-05
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract between Ideal Consolidated, Inc.,
806 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana, and the City of South Bend. It is noted that this
Contract is in the amount of $18,468.00, and that services to be provided include electrical work for
the clubhouse remodeling. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Leszczynski and carried, the Contract was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ERSKINE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE REMODELING -
MECHANICAL AND HVAC WORK - PROJECT NO. 95-05
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract for the mechanical and HVAC
work for the Erskine Golf Course Clubhouse remodeling between O.J. Shoemaker, Inc., 1008
Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, and the City of South Bend. It is noted that this Contract
is in the amount of $37,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Leszczynski and carried, the Contract was approved and executed.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS
The following Community Development Contracts were presented to the Board for approval:
C.A.N.C.O. $ 42,500
Social Service Support Activity
Task Force on $ 5,000
Printing Costs/Publications - Housing Resource
Disadvantaged Citizens
Guide for St. Joseph County Area
Business Dev. $550,000
Central High School Rehab Activity
Corporation
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above referred
to Contracts were approved and executed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 8-1995 - TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA, TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION NO. 8-1995
A RESOLUTION OF
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
FROM ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
WHEREAS, St. Joseph County, Indiana (the "County") is the owner of the certain real
property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described at Exhibit
"A," hereto (hereinafter referred to as the "Real Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (City), acting by and through the Board of
Public Works, hereby expresses its desire to acquire Real Property from the County; and
WHEREAS, the County is desirous of transferring the Real Property to the City; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-2-2-20, the Board of Commissioners of St. Joseph County,
Indiana (the "Board") has custody of and may maintain all real property of St. Joseph County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, County, acting by and through the Board, may
exchange or transfer property with another governmental entity upon terms and conditions agreed
upon by the two (2) entities as evidenced by the adoption of substantially identical resolutions of
each entity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the transfer of the Real Property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and more
particularly described at Exhibit "A," hereto, by St. Joseph County, Indiana to the City of South
Bend, Indiana, shall be, and hereby is, accepted, subject to the adoption of a resolution by the Board
of Commissioners of St. Joseph County, substantially identical in its terms and conditions to this
resolution.
2. That upon receipt of fully executed quitclaim deed(s) to the Real Property from the
County, the Clerk of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana is hereby
authorized and directed to cause the recording of said quitclaim deed(s) in the Office of the St.
Joseph County Recorder.
3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana
held on March 6, 1995, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
s/John E. Leszczynski
s/James R. Caldwell
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Key No
Address
1.
18-7010-0415
1414 High
2.
18-7012-0473
1501 Lebanon
3.
18-8025-0999
1522 Catalpa
4.
18-5099-3493
1056 Burns
5.
18-5099-3497
1054 Bums
6.
18-5099-3499
1047 Burns
7.
18-5099-3504
1043 Bums
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9-1995 - TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH
BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - 415 KEASEY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION NO. 9-1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City") is the owner of the following described
real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana:
Lot Numbered Thirty-two (32) as shown on the recorded Plat of John F. Kirby's Addition to the
City of South Bend, recorded June 21, 1869 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County,
Indiana, in Plat Book 2, page 56; Key No. 18-7008-0330; Commonly known as 415 Keasey
Street (hereinafter the Real Property);
and;
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-3, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend (the
"Board") has custody of and may maintain all real property of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, the City, acting by and through the Board, may
exchange or transfer property with another governmental entity upon terms and conditions agreed
upon by the two (2) entities as evidenced by the adoption of substantially identical resolutions of
each entity; and
WHEREAS, the City, through the Board, is desirous of transferring the Real Property to the City
of South Bend, for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment for use in the
redevelopment of the Sample -Ewing Development Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the transfer of the Real Property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and generally
described as follows:
Lot Numbered Thirty-two (32) as shown on the recorded Plat of John F. Kirby's Addition to the
City of South Bend, recorded June 21, 1869 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County,
Indiana, in Plat Book 2, page 56; Key No. 18-7008-0330; Commonly known as 415 Keasey
Street
by the City of South Bend, Indiana to the City of South Bend, for the use and benefit of its
Department of Redevelopment for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) shall be, and hereby is, approved.
2. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend and the South Bend City Clerk shall be, and
hereby are, authorized, respectively, to execute and attest to the execution of a quitclaim deed
conveying all of the right, title and interest of the City of South Bend, Indiana in and to the Real
Property to the City of South Bend, for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment
upon the occurrence of the conditions set forth immediately above.
3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Board of Public
Works of the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend held on March
6, 1995, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski
s/James R. Caldwell
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 6. 1995
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10-1995 - DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-1995
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:
Typewriters
Olympia
Olympia ES 101
Canon Ap200
IBM Selectric II
Royal
Silver Reed EX55
IBM Selectric II
Mnn itnrc
Leading Tech 1280A
Leading Tech 1270A
Leading Tech 1280A
Goldstar
Goldstar
Amdex
IBM
Dictaphones
Lanier P-100
Lanier MCT
Lanier P-90
Sony BM-25A
Lanier MCT
Lanier MCT
Miscellaneous
Microfilm Viewer
Microfilm Viewer
Microfilm Viewer
Check Endorser
Check Endorser
Cash Register
Cash Register
Coin Dispenser
Coin Dispenser
Microstreamer
IBM 5150
IBM Keyboard
IBM Keyboard
Copier Savin 7045
Blueprinter XL120
Serial Number
10022669
670430289
A72036979
26-3599339
47100870
85038738
2270856
Serial Number
1R03789
10902338
1R03791
MB 10404503
MB00300916
4508493
3180AF608
Serial Number
3522494
146208
5444156
10452
168448
139787
Serial Number
J024D678
020590
14241
7922
B541WI111
21100497
21100478
11328
11653
C502378790059
09362525150
6503206
6110347
5441200693
143894
Calculators
Royal
Victor
Olympia
Marchant
Fax Machines
Xerox
Mitka
Serial Number
70910239
4102314
2173080408863
814571
Serial Number
701233YO 14702
37100007
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.
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1995
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
($5,000.00).
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 6th day of March, 1995.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 11-1995 - TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION NO. 11-1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PARCELS
OF REAL PROPERTY TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (hereinafter the "City"), is the owner of two (2)
parcels of real property situated in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and being
more particularly described as follows:
Key No. 18-5099-3497
Lot 97 Hartman & Millers Add
Commonly known as 1054 Burns Avenue; and
Key No. 18-5099-3493
Lot 98 Hartman & Millers Add
Commonly known as 1056 Burns Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the care, custody and control of City -owned real estate is vested in the Board of
Public Works pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-3 and 36-1-11-1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Indiana (hereinafter "Habitat"), an
Indiana not -for -profit corporation meeting the requirements of I.C. 36-1-11-I(a)(7), desires to obtain
ownership of the above -described real estate for the purpose of constructing a single-family home
on each of these properties, which will provide a home ownership opportunity for low-income
individuals in the community; and
WHEREAS, the use of said properties for such purposes will be beneficial to the community, and
the City is willing to transfer said properties to Habitat for the construction of said single-family
homes.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1) The City shall transfer to Habitat two (2) parcels of real property more particularly
described as follows:
Key No. 18-5099-3497
Lot 97 Hartman & Millers Add
Commonly known as 1054 Burns Avenue; and
Key No. 18-5099-3493
Lot 98 Hartman & Millers Add
Commonly known as 1056 Burns Avenue.
2) Such transfers shall be accomplished by Quit -Claim Deed, executed by the Mayor of the
City of South Bend and attested to by the South Bend City Clerk.
3) Such transfers shall be made by the City to Habitat in an "as is" condition with no
warranties, indemnities or representations made relative to said real properties.
Adopted this 6th day of March, 1995.
SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12-1995 - APPOINT A CITY NEGOTIATING TEAM FOR
TEAMSTER NEGOTIATIONS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION NO. 12-1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPOINTING A CITY NEGOTIATING TEAM
TO REPRESENT THE CITY FOR TEAMSTER NEGOTIATIONS
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the appropriate
Board to approve any contract or agreement reached with the Teamster Bargaining Unit, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has found, through prior experience, that a joint City
■ negotiating team is an effective way of negotiating with representatives of the Teamsters No. 364,
and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council has passed a resolution designating certain
members of the City administration and departments to a negotiating team along with three (3)
members of the Common Council to negotiate with the Teamsters No. 364, and
WHEREAS, because each meeting for a negotiation session between the City of South Bend and
Teamsters No. 364 will be for collective bargaining purposes, the same are closed sessions unless
otherwise designated as open to the public.
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1995
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, hereby appoints a City negotiating team to represent, recommend to it, and authorize
it to negotiate on its behalf with the Teamsters No. 364; said members to be as follows: Kevin
Horton, Chairperson; Jeffrey M. Jankowski, Spokesperson; Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand; Jeffrey
Rinard; Catherine Hubbard-Shead; John Leszczynski; Eugene Ladewski; Steve Luecke; Roland
Kelly.
ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 1995.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR CIRCUS
Mr. Leszczynski noted that favorable recommendations have been received from the Police
Department, City Attorney's Office, Division of Engineering, Park Department and Code
Enforcement, in reference to the License Application for a Circus. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the
South Bend Shrine Club, Inc., requested permission to conduct a circus at the 4-H Fairgrounds, on
June 2 and June 3, 1995, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the License Application was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - REQUEST TO ACQUIRE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Code Enforcement, Community and Economic Development and the Park Department,
in reference to the request to acquire City -owned property by Habitat for Humanity, specifically,
1612-1614 Philippa, 1616 Philippa, 1802 Philippa, 1808 Philippa, and 1814 Philippa. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS - TO REJECT BIDS
- WATER WORKS FIELD COATING - PROJECT NO. 94-94
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, recommended
that the bids which were opened for the above referred to project be rejected, as the bids exceed the
Engineer's estimate. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and
carried, the request to reject the bids was approved.
- SOUTH BEND DAM AND CANOE PORTAGE AND PARK REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 94-67
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering,
recommended that the bids which were opened for the above referred to project be rejected, as they
exceeded the Engineer's estimate. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Leszczynski and carried, the bids were rejected.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS
- WATER WORKS FIELD COATING - PROJECT NO. 94-94R
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requeste
permission to advertise for the above referred to project. Mr. Littrell stated that this project will
paint the water reservoir at the Ireland Station. Additionally, this work was previously bid as
Project No. 94-94 with work at another location, and the consultant and the Water Works have
revised and clarified the plans and specifications. Mr. Littrell noted that the plans and specifications
are being prepared by S.G. Pinney and Associates, and the Division of Engineering and the Legal
Department are reviewing them. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Leszczynski, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1995
- SOUTH BEND DAM AND CANOE PORTAGE AND PARK REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 94-67
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. It is to be noted that
this is a rebid for this project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
- ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - ETHNIC FESTIVAL
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 equipment, on behalf of the
Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Littrell stated that this project will solicit bids from
licensed electrical contractors to provide goods and services for portable electrical control and
distribution equipment for use at the Ethnic Festival and other events. Additionally, the equipment
would become the property of the Department of Community Affairs, and would also provide for
that contractor to install, operate, and remove that system to storage for the 1995 Ethnic Festival.
Mr. Littrell stated that the plans and specifications are being prepared by the Engineering Division
and the Legal Department is reviewing them. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
- COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested permission
to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Mr. Littrell stated that this
project is being rebid, as the South Bend Tribune informed the Board of Public Works that legal
notices scheduled for publication would not appear in the newspaper. Because of rigid statutory
requirements for periods between advertisement and bidding dates, new advertising dates and
bidding dates must be scheduled for this equipment. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids
was approved.
CHLORINE/SULFUR DIOXIDE- WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested permission
to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to items. Mr. Littrell stated that these items
are being rebid, as the South Bend Tribune informed the Board of Public Works that legal notices
scheduled for publication would not appear in the newspaper. Because of rigid statutory
requirements for periods between advertisement and bidding dates, new advertising dates and
bidding dates must be scheduled for these items. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids
was approved.
1995 GOOD NEIGHBORS/GOOD NEIGHBORHOODS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM -
PROJECT NO. 95-20
In a letter 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 is being rebid, as the South Bend Tribune informed the Board of Public Works that legal
notices scheduled for publication would not appear in the newspaper. Because of rigid statutory
requirements for periods between advertisement and bidding dates, new advertising dates and
bidding dates must be scheduled for this project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids
was approved.
- ORGANIC RESOURCES- BUILDING ADDITION AND VENTILATION UPGRADE -
PROJECT NO. 95-09
In a letter 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 is being rebid, as the South Bend Tribune informed the Board of Public Works that legal
notices scheduled for publication would not appear in the newspaper. Because of rigid statutory
requirements for periods between advertisement and bidding dates, new advertising dates and
bidding dates must be scheduled for this project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids
was approved.
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1995
- IRRIGATION SYSTEM - UPGRADE FOR STUDEBAKER GOLF COURSE AND
EQUIPMENT UPGRADE FOR ERSKINE GOLF COURSE - PROJECT NO. 95-14
In a letter 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 new irrigation system at Studebaker Golf Course and upgrade the control
equipment for the irrigation system at Erskine Golf Course. Additionally, the plans and
specifications are being prepared by the Engineering Division, and the Legal Department is
reviewing them. Also, in a previous request to advertise, Elbel Golf Course was included for a new
irrigation system, and this portion of work will be postponed. Mr. Littrell stated that this project
is being rebid, as the South Bend Tribune informed the Board of Public Works that legal notices
scheduled for publication would not appear in the newspaper. Because of rigid statutory
requirements for periods between advertisement and bidding dates, new advertising dates and
bidding dates must be scheduled for this project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids
was approved.
- SAMPLE STREET/EWING REDEVELOPMENT AREA SITE CLEARANCE PHASE I,
STRUCTURE REMOVAL PACKAGE 3 - PROJECT NO. 95-15
In a letter 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 is being rebid, as the South Bend Tribune informed the Board of Public Works that legal
notices scheduled for publication would not appear in the newspaper. Because of rigid statutory
requirements for periods between advertisement and bidding dates, new advertising dates and
bidding dates must be scheduled for this project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczysnki, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids
was approved.
NO. 94-85
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on November 21,
1994, bids were opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to Midland Engineering Company, 52369 U.S. 33
North, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $704,195.00. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded as outlined above. Mr.
Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
REQUEST TO CONDUCT 1 OTH ANNUAL WALK FOR HOSPICE
Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Board has received a letter from Mr. Mark Murray, Hospice of St.
Joseph County, Inc., 108 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, requesting permission to conduct the
loth Annual Walk for Hospice, on Sunday, October 8, 1995, commencing at 1:00 p.m., through
5:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszcyznski and carried, the
request was referred to the appropriate Bureaus for recommendation.
APPROVE AND/OR RELEASE EXCAVATION BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Excavation Bonds be approved and/or released as follows:
Ideal Consolidated Approved Effective March 6, 1995
Mateco Drilling Company Released Effective March 6, 1995
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be
approved and/or released as outlined above. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Department of Code Enforcement has submitted two (2) lists
containing twenty-five (25) City -owned and miscellaneous properties which were cleaned by the
Department from February 22 through February 24, 1995. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the
lists as submitted be accepted for filing. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1995
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,538,009.46 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted one list containing claims in the amount of $178,769.88 and recommended
approval. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be
filed. Mr. Leszczynski 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 9:53 a.m.
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ATTEST:
An el g a .Jacob, Cle
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
5oLh n E. Leszczynski, s dent
AJas. Caldwell, Member
Jenny Pitts Manier, Member