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REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 1995
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday,
November 6, 1995, 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. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and approved, a Resolution to
Dispose of City -Owned Property was added to the agenda.
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 30, 1995, were approved.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - CLUB DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT - PROJECT NO. 95-89
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:
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Post Office Box 1775
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Quotation was submitted by Mr. John M. Szuba, Sales Manager
QUOTATION: $45,771.80
HRP CONSTRUCTION INC.
Post Office Box 266
South Bend, Indiana 46624
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Paul Fallon, President
QUOTATION: $47,725.00
WALSH & KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Quotation was submitted by Mr. James R. Walsh, Sales Manager
QUOTATION: $42,171.35
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above
Quotations were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - WALKWAY RENOVATIONS - WWTP - PROJECT NO 95-90
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:
KASER SPRAKER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
25487 West State Road 2
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Gary L. Spraker, President
QUOTATION: $44,000.00
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995
H.G. CHRISTMAS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
850 South Fellows Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Howard E. Emmons, President
QUOTATION: $49,677.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above
Quotations were referred to the Division of Environmental Services for review and
recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - YORK ROAD DRAINAGE CONTROL STRUCTURE -
PROJECT NO. 93-45
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:
HRP CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Post Office Box 266
South Bend, Indiana 46624
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Paul Fallon, President
QUOTATION: $22,200.00
UNDERGROUND SERVICES
225 South Lafayette Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Thomas J. Herrman, President
QUOTATION: $ 9,600.00
LAFREE EARTH, INC.
Post Office Box 1752
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Greg LaFree, President
QUOTATION: $15,800.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above
Quotations were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
AWARD QUOTATION - RIVERSIDE DRIVE HISTORICAL STREET LIGHTING - PROJECT
NO. 95-30
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on October 30, 1995,
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 Trans Tech Electric, 4601
Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $20,280.00. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made
a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the quotation be awarded as outlined above.
Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
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AWARD QUOTATION - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES VACTOR DUMP SITE - PROJECT
NO. 95-103
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on October 30, 1995,
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 Kaser-Spraker
Construction, Inc. 25487 West State Road 2, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $36,400.00.
Therefore, Mrs. Manier made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the quotation be
awarded as outlined above. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - RUM VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARTNERSHIP CENTER SERVICE AREA - KENDALL STREET PARK - PROJECT NO 95-26
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on October 16, 1995, to Walsh
& Kelly, Inc., 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $16,382.50 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Contract was approved
and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment
Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - 1995 SEWER LINING PROGRAM - PROJECT
NO. 95-66
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on October 9, 1995, to Insituform
Midwest, Inc., 12897 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois, in the amount of $308,482.77 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Contract was approved
and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment
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PROJECT NO. 95-71
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on October 30, 1995, to Kaser-
Spraker Construction, Inc., 25487 West State Road 2, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of
$36,850.00 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for
Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and
Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - REVISED ENGINEERING SERVICES - VARIOUS
COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW DISCONNECTIONS - COLE ASSOCIATES
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Cole Associates, Inc., 2211 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for professional
services for the above referred to project. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the
amount of $22,850.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMER YOUTH GRANT
AGREEMENTS
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and the South Bend Housing Authority/C.O.P.E., for funds for the purchase of hockey and soccer
equipment for youth to participate in organized hocky and soccer games. Youth from the housing
development as well as youth from neighborhoods outside the development will be participating.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $2,000.00 for the hockey equipment
and $2,000.00 for the soccer equipment and uniforms. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 82-1995 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 82-1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the following described property has been determined by the Board of Public
Works to be unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, and no longer needed by the City of
South Bend:
ONE 11 1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
VIN. #IG1BL5373MW240967
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-1 T-6 prpyides for the disposal at private or public sale or
transfer of personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is
no longer needed by the City; and
WHEREAS, an insurance settlement for the loss incurred by the City due to the destruction
of the above -referenced vehicle has been reached by the City and the Allstate Insurance Company,
which settlement includes payment to the City of $8,114.00 upon receipt of the vehicle and title to
the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, release of the title to the above -referenced vehicle to Allstate Insurance
Company is a necessary condition of said settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend as follows:
1. That the above referenced vehicle has been destroyed as the result of an accident, is
no longer needed by the City, is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended.
2. That title to said vehicle shall be released and the vehicle transferred to the Allstate
Insurance Company as part of the insurance settlement reached with respect to said
vehicle.
3. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption by the Board of Public Works of
the City of South Bend.
Adopted this 6th day of November, 1995.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski
s/James R. Caldwell
s/Jenny Pitts Manier
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - WESTSIDE PARTNERSHIP CENTER SERVICE AREA -
PROJECT NO 95-44
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Contract Engineer, has submitted Change Order No.
1, on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction, Inc., 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, indicating
that the Contract amount be increased $13,514.95 for a new Contract sum including this Change
Order in the amount of $184,775.25. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs.
Manier and carried, the Change Order was approved.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MICHIGAN STREET/IRELAND ROAD INTERSECTION
UPGRADE - PROJECT NO. 95-79
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Contract Engineer, has submitted Change Order No.
1, on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction, Inc., 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana indicating
that the Contract amount be decreased $8,796.56 for a new Contract sum including this Change
Order in the amount of $35,903.44. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs.
Manier and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
F.J. NIMTZ PARKWAY - PHASE III - PROJECT NO 94-46
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Contract Engineer, has submitted Change Order No.
1 (Final) indicating that the contract amount be increased by $25,269.00 for a new contract sum
including this Change Order in the amount of $728,261.23. Additionally submitted was the Project
Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
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.
APPROVAL OF 1996 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following 1996
Holiday Schedule was approved:
New Year's Day
Monday
January 1, 1996
Good Friday
Friday
April 5, 1996
Memorial Day
Monday
May 27, 1996
Independence Day
Thursday
July 4, 1996
Labor Day
Monday
September 2, 1996
Veteran's Day
Monday
November 11, 1996
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
November 28, 1996
Day after Thanksgiving
Friday
November 29, 1996
Christmas Day
Wednesday
December 25, 1996
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the above referred to 1996 Holiday Schedule is for all City employees,
with the exception of the sworn Police and Fire personnel.
In addition to the nine (9) designated holidays above, employees may choose one (1) additional
holiday from the holidays as listed below:
Martin Luther King Day
Monday
January 15, 1996
President's Day
Monday
February 19, 1996
Columbus Day
Monday
October 14, 1996
Employee's Birthday
Day after Fourth of July
Friday
July 5, 1996
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 James and Edyth Robinson. The Consent indicates that in
consideration for permission to tap into the public water system of the City, to provide water service
to 17201 Hagey Street, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 02-2061-2629), the Robinson'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. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
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NOVEMBER 6, 1995
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Bogrd is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right
to Remonstrate as submitted by Debdrah and William Blower. 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 53130 Nadine Street, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 02-1158-7461), the
Blower'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. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT HOG ROAST - BENCHWARMER' S
SPORTS LOUNGE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Fire Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to
a request as submitted by Mr. Stephen Mitchell, Benchwarmer's Inc., 236 South Michigan Street,
South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above referred to hog roast, on Saturday, November 11, 1995,
on the sidewalk in front of Benchwarmer's, from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight. Mr. Leszczynski
noted that alcohol or beer will not be served. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by
Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - SECOND HAND DEALER
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the following secondhand dealer's license application has been received:
NAME: Bargains Galore
BY: Harold Wise
ADDRESS: 3316 Mishawaka Avenue
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING: Used Items
Mr. Leszczynski further advised that favorable recommendations have been received from the
Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Department of Code Enforcement, Police Department and Fire
Department concerning the above application. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by
Mrs. Manier and carried, the above license application was approved and referred to the Deputy
Controller's Office for issuance of a license.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Building Department, Redevelopment Design Review Committee, Police Department
and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Kenneth Johnson, H&F
Services, 225 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, to install a temporary fiber optic
cable from the roof at 225 South Lafayette to the roof of the Trigon Building, as referenced by the
drawings submitted. The temporary overhead cable will be removed in the spring of 1996 when a
permanent underground cable is installed from H&G Services to Paragon and Paragon to the Trigon
Building. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the recommendation was approved.
PETITION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE DENIED -
KENMORE STREET FROM WESTERN TO JEFFERSON
Mr. Leszczynski stated that an unfavorable recommendation has been received by the Division of
Engineering in reference to the request as submitted by Mr. Melton Sanders, 206 South Kenmore,
South Bend, Indiana, for the establishment of a residential parking zone on Kenmore from Western
to Jefferson Boulevard. Ms. Marcia Qualls, Traffic Investigator, Division of Engineering, stated
that a traffic study was preformed on October 26, 1995, and warrants were not met to justify the
residential parking zone. South Bend Municipal Code indicates that curb space must be occupied
seventy-five (75%) per cent of the time and that the curb space must be occupied twenty-five (25%)
per cent of the time by non-residents. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Petition for the Establishment of a Residential Parking
Zone was denied.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 1995
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - TWENTY-FIVE
(25) 1996 POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment
Services, requested permission to advertise for the sale of bids for the above referred to police patrol
vehicles. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and
carried, the request was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr
traffic control devices were approved:
REMOVAL OF: Handicapped Signs
LOCATION: 750 S. Falcon
1402 Lincolnway West
1730 S. Catalpa
1226 E. Bissell
901 Donmoyer
126 S. Chicago
2421 Westmore
1116 N. St. Peter
Caldwell and carried, the following ten (10)
1014 Campeau
615 S. 29th
REMARKS: Signs not needed, due to handicap file update
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted two (2) lists
containing claims in the amount of $174,916.97 and $23,561.35 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 9:47 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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John E. Leszczynsk ,' esident
`'Jen PiAs Manier, Member J�
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Angela K. Jacob, Cler