HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/94 Board of Public Works Minutesu 162
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 1994
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:33 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 1994, by Board President John E.
Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. James R. Caldwell and Mrs.
Jenny Pitts Manier present. Also present was Assistant City
Attorney Anne Bruneel.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on
March 28, 1994 and the minutes of the Special meeting of the Board
held on March 29, 1994, were approved as submitted.
OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) 35,000 G.V.W. CREW CAB CHASSIS AND
REMOUNT THE APPARATUS BODY FROM A 1988 GMC 28,000 G.V.W. RESCUE ON
THE NEW CHASSIS
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 read:
RENEWED PERFORMANCE, INC.
P.O. Box 196
Tipton, Indiana 46072
Bid was signed by Mr. Raymond D.
Collusion Affidavit was in order,
Commitment form was completed and
$7,988.40 was submitted.
Salati, President,
Non -Discrimination
a Bid Bond in the
Non -
amount of
BID: $79,844.00
Provide new chassis and remount apparatus body.
$ 5,600.00 trade in allowance
WHITEFORD FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
4707 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 and a ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was
submitted.
BID: $59,145.00 (net of trade)
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
carried, the above bids were referred to the Fire Department for
review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE INTERIOR FINISHES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the
receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to
project. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice which
appeared in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which
were found to be sufficient.
Board Attorney Anne Bruneel informed members of the Board that the
bid submitted by Southwest Fixture Company, 1240 Majesty Drive,
Dallas, Texas, was not submitted on the required State Board of
Accounts Form 95 and did not contain bid security. Therefore,
Mrs. Manier made a motion that this bid be rejected. Mr. Caldwell
seconded the motion which carried.
Additionally, Mrs. Bruneel advised that the bid submitted by
Shafer Commercial Seating, Inc., 4101 East 48th Avenue, Denver,
1
J
163
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 1994
Colorado, did not contain bid security. Mrs. Manier made -a motion
that this bid be rejected. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which
carried.
Finally, Mrs. Bruneel noted that the bid submitted by Wittek Golf
Supply Company, Inc., 3650 Avondale Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, did
not contain a signed State Board of Accounts Form 95..
Mrs. Manier made a motion that this bid be rejected.
Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
The following bids were opened and read:
BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
3618 Grape Road
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Bid was signed by Mr. Tom Tucker, Non -Collusion
in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form was
and a ten per cent (100) Bid Bond was submitted.
BID:
ITEM NO. 1 - TABLES (15)
Unit Price: $267.00
Total: $4,005.00
ITEM NO. 2 - CHAIRS (61)
Unit Price: $140.00
Total: $8,540.00
ITEM NO. 3 - TRASH RECEPTACLE (2)
3a - Marked "trash" (1)
Unit Price: $635.00
Total: $635.00
3b - Marked "cans" (1)
Unit Price: $635.00
Total: $635.00
ITEM NO. 4 - CLUB SET DISPLAY RACKS (12)
Unit Price: $82.00
Total: $984.00
ITEM NO. 5 - PUTTER DISPLAY RACKS (2)
Unit Price: $39.70
Total: $79.40
ITEM NO. 6 - REVOLVING DISPLAY RACK (3)
Unit Price: $159.00
Total: $477.00
ITEM NO. 7 - UMBRELLA STAND (1)
Unit Price: $96.00
Total: $96.00
ITEM NO. 8 - CLOTHING DISPLAY FIXTURES (2)
Unit Price: $1,559.00
Total: $3,118.00
Affidavit was
completed
ITEM NO. 9 - GLASS CUBE DISPLAY UNITS AND BASES (3)
Unit Price: $643.00
Total: $1,929.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $20,498.40
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 1994
OFFICE INTERIORS, INC.
201 North Michigan Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Bid was signed by Mr. T. E. Slager, Secretary/Treasurer, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Cashier's Check in the
amount of $1,300.00 was submitted.
BID:
ITEM NO. 1 - TABLES (15)
Unit Price: $288.85
Total: $4,332.75
ITEM NO. 2 - CHAIRS (61)
Unit Price: $136.04
Total: $8,298.44
ITEM NO. 3 - TRASH RECEPTACLE (2)
3a - Marked "trash" (1)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
3b - Marked "cans" (1)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
ITEM NO. 4 - CLUB SET DISPLAY RACKS (12)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
ITEM NO. 5 - PUTTER DISPLAY RACKS (2)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
ITEM NO. 6 - REVOLVING DISPLAY RACK (3)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
ITEM NO. 7 - UMBRELLA STAND (1)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
ITEM NO. 8 - CLOTHING DISPLAY FIXTURES (2)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
ITEM NO. 9 - GLASS CUBE DISPLAY UNITS AND BASES (3)
Unit Price: NO BID
Total:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $12,631.19
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of
Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING AND AWARD OF QUOTATION - MICHIGAN STREET LIFT STATION
VALVES REPLACEMENT
It was noted that this was the date set for the receiving and
opening of sealed Quotations for the Michigan Street Lift Station
Valves Replacement Project for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The following Quotation was opened and read:
165
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4. 1994
DYE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
P.O. Box 1728
LaPorte, Indiana 46350
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Charles Prestin, Vice -
President.
QUOTATION: $14,000.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the Quotation of Dye Plumbing & Heating was awarded.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the following Community Development Contracts were
approved and executed:
DEPARTMENT OF
RECEIVERSHIP/REHAB REVOLVING LOAN ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to rehabilitate and
manage occupied rental property(ies) as qualified by the
Department of Neighborhood Code Enforcement in accordance
with program guidelines. The total cost of this activity
shall not exceed $50,000.00.
DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT/INSPECTION ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to conduct one
thousand (1,000) initial substandard building inspections.
The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $150,100.00.
DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP CREW ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to clean up one
thousand two hundred (1,200) sites within the Community
Development Neighborhood Revitalization Area. The total
amount of this activity shall not exceed $91,175.00.
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
The targeted goal for this activity is to provide for
construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation of public
facilities and improvements, including, but not limited to
improvements such as curbs, curb cuts, sidewalks, street
lighting, alley improvements and tree trimming/removal on
tree lawns. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed
$420,000.00.
SOUTH BEND PARK DEPARTMENT
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS PLAY EQUIPMENT ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to provide playground
equipment in four (4) neighborhood parks. The total cost of
this activity shall not exceed $20,000.00.
REAL SERVICES
OLDER ADULT CRIME VICTIM ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to counsel seven
hundred (700) victims. The total cost of this activity shall
not exceed $9,326.00.
CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS - COMPUTER ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to provide computer
equipment for the Center for the Homeless so that intake
processing and data reporting systems can be more efficient
and productive. The total cost of this activity shall not
exceed $8,700.00.
166
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4. 1994
LA SALLE PARK DISTRICT COUNCIL, INC.
LA SALLE-FILLMORE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
The targeted goal for this activity is to be open two hundred
forty (240) days for public access to the Center and the
services it provides. The total cost of this activity shall
not exceed $10,100.00.
LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN INDIANA
LEGAL SERVICES ACTIVITY
The targeted goals for this activity are to provide one
thousand two hundred (1,200) low and moderate income persons
with counseling, referral, advice/brief case services and
individual case representation in civil matters; conduct
outreach intake interviews in neighborhood locations, provide
eighteen (18) presentations within the City's low and
moderate income neighborhoods at various community anchor
facilities; distribute Legal Needs Assessment Survey to
residents within the above neighborhoods as part of the
agency's legal services planning purposes and to provide
Legal Services information pamphlets and neighborhood
presentation announcements through the Neighborhood
Partnership Centers and other community anchor facilities as
they become established as social service resource locations.
The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $52,000.00.
COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE
DAY CARE SUBSIDY ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to provide three
thousand four hundred forty (3,440) days of subsidized child
care. The total cost of this activity is not to exceed
$42,087.00.
SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION
SOUTH BEND HERITAGE ADMINISTRATION
The targeted goals for this activity are to provide
administrative and support services for neighborhood housing,
commercial, and public service programs which benefit the
Near West Side Neighborhood as outlined in the Contract. The
total cost of this activity is not to exceed $50,000.00.
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
NORTHWEST YOUTH INITIATIVE ACTIVITY
The targeted goals for this activity are to staff a safe
environment for one hundred fifty (150) youth to participate
in constructive play and learning activities; maintain
consistent "activity hours" at a minimum of twenty (20) hours
per week; provide informational and social developmental
programs in drug/alcohol issues, sportsmanship, teamwork and
success skills and to recruit and train thirty-six (36) adult
volunteers in the Northwest Youth Initiative Program
activities. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed
$20,000.00.
EL CAMPITO
EL CAMPITO CENTER PLAYGROUND ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to provide playground
equipment repairs/replacement and fencing for the play area
at El Campito Day Care. The total cost of this activity
shall not exceed $5,000.00.
NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD
NNN OFFICE EXPENSE ACTIVITY
The targeted goals for this activity are to provide a central
location for NNN social service coordination; continue
neighborhood needs survey and assessment; plan and develop
methods for NNN outreach and participation in the
implementation of the organization's revitalization
activities; continue NNN participation in connection with
t� - 167
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 1994
Housing Development Corporation's administration of the
Northwest Revolving Loan Fund and provide a weekly staffing
schedule, minimum of ten (10) hours per week, during
reasonable hours at the NNN, Inc. office to respond to public
inquiries. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed
$5,000.00.
NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD
NEAR NORTHWEST SOCIAL SERVICE OUTREACH
The targeted goal for this activity is to interview two
hundred twenty-seven (227) households in District 12, Census
Tract 6, to assess individual and family social service needs
through the use of a prepared United Way survey instrument.
The total cost of this activity shall not exceed 12,500.00.
HANSEL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
HANSEL CENTER RESTORATION PROJECT
The targeted goal for this activity is to provide
rehabilitation and repairs at the Learning Twig Day Care to
bring the structure into conformance with local code
enforcement codes and state day care licensing requirements.
The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $30,000.00.
MADISON CENTER
SEXUAL ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
The targeted goal for this activity is to counsel one hundred
ten (110) victims and provide outreach, education and support
services to over ten thousand (10,000) students and other
individuals. The total cost of this activity shall not
exceed $20,000.00.
N.E. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, INC.
NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
The targeted goal for this activity is to be open two hundred
forty (240) days for public access to the Center and the
services it provides. The total cost of this activity shall
not exceed $7,200.00.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FOOT RACES
AND SIMILAR EVENTS - MADISON CENTER COMMUNITY AWARENESS WALK -
APRIL 17, 1994
Mr. Leszczynski stated that pursuant to Resolution No. 9-1985,
establishing policies and fees for foot races and similar events,
adopted by the Board of Public Works on March 4, 1985, Madison
Center, has fulfilled Resolution requirements to conduct the
Community Awareness Walk on Sunday, April 17, 1994, and the
appropriate Agreement is being presented to the Board at this
time.
It is noted that on February 14, 1994, the Board of Public Works
approved the date for this event subject to the sponsor meeting
all Resolution requirements. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved
and executed.
REQUESTS REFERRED:
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
Manier and carried, the following requests were referred to the
appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and
recommendation:
TO CLOSE
FOR NEI
STREET
FROM ST. LOUIS BOULEVARD TO HILL
GATHERING AND PICNIC - APRIL 23,
1994
Ms. Morgan Dailey, 801 North St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 1994
Indiana, submitted to the Board an Application For Use Of And
Blocking Of Access To Public Right -of -Way For A Party Or
Similar Event, requesting that Kalorama Street, from North
St. Louis Boulevard to Hill Street, be closed from 10:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. for a neighborhood gathering and picnic.
FOR DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 618 SOUTH GRANT
Mr. James Smuda, 1422 North Illinois, on behalf of his
mother, Mrs. Agnes Bernaciak, requested that the parking
space in front of her residence at 618 South Grant Street, be
designated as a handicapped parking space.
- OF CHIARA HOME, INC. FOR TWO (2) DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED
PARKING SPACES AT 1105 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
Sister Sharon E. Maurer, President, Chiara Home, Inc., 1105
West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, requested two
(2) handicapped parking spaces in front of the Chiara Home at
1105 West Jefferson Boulevard.
Sister Maurer stated that Chiara Home is an organization that
provides short-term stays, called Respite care, for people
who have a developmental disability. Parking is often a
problem for people needing to drop off their child or adult
who needs respite due to the spaces in front of the home
often being used by neighbors.
REQUEST FOR DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 513 E. ECKMAN
- TABLED
Mr. Leszczynski advised that on March 7, 1994, the Board received
a request for.a designated handicapped parking space at 513 East
Eckman.
At this time the Board is in receipt of a recommendation from Mrs.
Marcia Qualls, Traffic Investigator, Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting, recommending that the request be denied as the residence
has a driveway that can be utilized.
Mr. Caldwell inquired if the driveway at 513 East Eckman was wide
enough to accommodate the use of a wheelchair. As the Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting did not provide this information in their
recommendation for denial, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that this
request be tabled until further information is received from the
Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion
which carried.
APPROVE REQUEST OF GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF INDIANA TO CONDUCT
MOTORCADE TO CITY CEMETERY -
MAY 15, 1994
It was noted that the Board is in receipt of favorable
recommendations from various City departments and bureaus who have
reviewed the request of Grand Encampment of Indiana to conduct
their annual motorcade to the City Cemetery on May 15, 1994.
Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this request be
approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
DENY PETITION FOR RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE - 703-711
LELAND
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, submitted
to the Board a parking study which was conducted by the Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting in response to the Petition for Restricted
Residential Parking which Ms. Melissa Rice, 703 Leland Avenue,
South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Board on March 14, 1994.
1
1
- 169
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 1994
The parking study indicated that a survey was conducted on March
29, 1994 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pursuant to ordinance
requirements, curb space must be occupied seventy-five per cent
(75%) of the time. Additionally, curb space must be occupied by
non-residents at least twenty-five per cent (25%) of the time.
It was reported that the Petition requested that the parking
spaces in front of 703 to 711 Leland be designated as restricted
parking. It was noted that both sides of the street, east and
west, are available for parking as there are no houses on the east
side of the street. There are sixteen (16) parking spaces
available. Nine (9) parking spaces are available on the west side
and seven (7) spaces are available on the east side.
The results of the study indicate that curb space was occupied
only thirty-nine per cent (39%) of the time. Curb space was
occupied by non-resident vehicles eighteen per cent (18%) of the
time. Therefore, the Petition has not met the criteria of the
ordinance and must be denied.
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted
and the Petition be denied. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and`,.
carried, the following traffic control device was approved:
REVISED TO: CLOSE WASHINGTON STREET, EASTBOUND, FROM
MICHIGAN TO ST. JOSEPH
REMARKS: Effective April 5, 1994, due to
construction of the Hall of Fame project.
APPROVE CARNIVAL AND CIRCUS LICENSE APPLICATION
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of an
application for a Carnival or Circus as submitted by Ms. Karolyn
K. Kunz, 56090 Currant road, Mishawaka, Indiana, on behalf of the
Potawatomi Zoological Society, Inc., for the Eberle Amusement
Company, 270 Washington Avenue, Peru, Indiana, to conduct a circus
at the Potawatomi Zoo on June 8-12, 1994.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that this application has been reviewed by
the appropriate City departments and bureaus and approval is
recommended. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that this
application be approved. Mrs. Manier 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-two (22) City owned
and miscellaneous properties which were cleaned by the Department
from March 21, 1994 to March 23, 1994. Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that the lists as submitted be accepted for filing. Mrs.
Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount
of $780,768.01 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.
MA
.; - 170
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 1994
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 9:46 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
e
qhanSE.Les zczyn k , President
ames R.QC dwell, tuber
enny17PisManier, Member
ATT T:
, -X oia-',
Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
1W
1
1
J