HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/28/94 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28 1994
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:32 a.m. on Monday,
November 28, 1994, 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.
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 November 21, 1994, were approved.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, an agenda item to
approve a Purchase Agreement with IBM was added.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY - 504 NORTH JOHNSON STREET -
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP CENTER - RESOLUTION NO 42 1994
Mr. Leszczynski noted that today was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing regarding the Lease
of Real Property at 504 North Johnson Street for a Neighborhood Partnership Center. Mr.
Leszczynski asked that at this time recommendations in support of or in opposition to the issuance
of the Lease Agreement would be heard. Mr. John Broden, City Attorney's Office, was present and
stated that this lease is for a one year, effective January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1995, and
recommended approval from the Board.
There being no one to address the Board in opposition to the Lease Agreement, Mr. Leszczynski
inquired of the Board if they had any comments or discussion. There being no further discussion,
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion to approve the Lease Agreement. Mr. Caldwell seconded the
motion which carried.
OPENING OF BIDS - DE-ICING MATERIALS
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. It was noted that Morton Salt International, 100 N. Riverside
Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, declined to bid at this time. The following bids were opened and publicly
read:
AKZO NOBEL SALT INC.
Post Office Box 352
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Bid was signed by Mr. Allan Bonnel, Manager - Highway Bidding & Marketing
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
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12,000 Tons Bulk Ice Control Rock Salt
Truck Delivery
Minimum Truckload - 21 tons
Terms of Payment - 30 days from shipment
Bulk rock salt will be treated with an anti -caking agent
Rock salt is mined in the U.S.A. by American labor
We will protect our quoted price on deliveries prior to and
including 10/31 /95 if accepted within 60 days from bid
opening date of 11/28/94.
Unit Price
$37.25/Ton
Amount
$447,000.00
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INDIAN TRUCKING COMPANY, INC.
60669 Orange Road
South Bend, Indiana
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael D. Vasta
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Unit Price Amount
12,000 Tons Rock Salt - 97%+ $33.20 $309.400.00
THE LEVY COMPANY INC.
Post Office Box 540
Portage, Indiana
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael D. Vasta
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Unit Price Amount
Calcium Chloride Slag Sand $16.70 $ 83,500.00
Calcium Chloride/Slag Sand/Salt $24.25 $121,250.00
NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMPANY
8300 College Boulevard
Overland Park, Kansas
Bid was signed by Mr. Mitchell P. Dascher
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 Price Amount
$31.02/Ton - Bulk Sodium Calcium Chloride $31.02 $372,240.00
Treated with Anti -Caking Agent
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Street Department for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - AUTOMATIC WEAPONS
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. It was noted that a bid from Michigan Police Equipment Co.,
6521 Lansing Road, Charlotte, Michigan was received after the opening of the Board meeting, and
therefore, was rejected. The following bids were opened and publicly read:
KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY INC.
3300 Industrial Parkway
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Bid was signed by Mr. William H. Moraser
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
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6 HK MP5A2/9MM
2 HK MP5-N/9MM
2 MP5 Stainless Steel Sound
Suppressor for 9MM (Screw -On)
16 9MM Magazine, 30 Rd. for
HK MP5
2 HK Submachine Gun
Accessory Kit
1 H & K Sight Adj. Tool,
9MM MP5
NOVEMBER 28, 1994
Unit Price
$1,320.00
$1,298.00
$ 712.00
$ 36.30
$ 18.70
$ 27.50
1 Manual, MP5 Maintenance $ 35.20
Amount
$7,920.00
$2,596.00
$1,424.00
$ 580.00
$ 37.40
$ 27.50
$ 35.20
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bid was
referred to the Police Department for review and recommendation.
ECLIPSE STREET - BUREAU OF HOUSING
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for opening of quotations for the above referred
to project. Mr. Leszczynski informed the Board that no quotations were received on this date for
the above referred to project.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. R.A. Dieringer, Verkler, Inc., 4406 Technology Drive, South
Bend, Indiana, has submitted the following Change Orders in regards to the above referred to
project, and recommended approval:
O.J. Shoemaker Change Order No. 15.20-03
Increase $ 3,887.00
New Contract Sum $361,093.84
Reinke Construction Change Order No. 04.00-03
Increase $ 2,705.21
New Contract Sum $356,525.04
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and seconded, the above referred
to Change Orders were approved.
ESLINGER FURNITURE & APPLIANCES - 2701 S. MICHIGAN I
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division
of Engineering, Police Department, Building Commissioner and the Redevelopment Design Review
Committee to install an awning at the above referred to business. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved, subject to an
Indemnification and Hold Harmless Undertaking.
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APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT - IBM
Mr. Leszczynski stated that Mr. Jeff Rinard, Deputy City Controller, has submitted a Purchase
Agreement on behalf of IBM Corporation, I I I Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, for the
installation of AS/400 computer equipment and support services at the South Bend Police
Department. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the
Purchase Agreement was approved.
REQUEST FOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT - MICHIANA
VALLEY HAMFEST ASSOCIATION
Mr. Leszczynski informed members that the Board is in receipt of a License Application for
Transient Merchants License, as submitted by Mr. Robert L. Denniston, 21970 Kern Road, South
Bend, Indiana, to conduct a South Bend Hamfest'95 at the Century Center, on January 8, 1995, from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mr. Denniston noted that the Hamfest'95 will conduct the sale of amateur
radios and computers. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and
carried, the request for License application was forwarded to the appropriate Bureaus for
recommendation.
PETITION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE - 1300-1400
BLOCKS OF CHESTER STREET
Mr. Leszczynski advised the Board that Mr. Steve D. Rudisell, 1421 Chester Street, South Bend,
Indiana, has submitted a Petition for Establishment of a Residential Parking Zone in the 1300 and
1400 blocks of Chester Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the request was forwarded to the appropriate Bureaus for recommendation.
APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR BOND
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bond be released as follows:
T. George Podell & Co., Inc. Released Effective November 28, 1994
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be released
as outlined above. 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 three (3) lists
containing fifty-seven (57) City owned and miscellaneous properties which were cleaned by the
Department from October 31, 1994 through November 14, 1994. Mrs. Manier made a motion that
the lists as submitted be accepted for filing. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
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FILING OF HUMANE SOCIETY MONTHLY REPORT - AUGUST 1994
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of the monthly report as submitted by the
Humane Society of St. Joseph County, Inc., for the month of August 1994. The report indicates the
type and number of animals handled for the City of South Bend. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion
that the report be accepted for filing as submitted. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,059,786.23 and
recommended approval. Mrs. Manier made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports
as submitted be filed. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Board of Public
Works regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 27, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. has been canceled,
due to the Christmas Holidays. The next regularly scheduled Board of Public Works meeting will
convene on Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at 9:30 a.m.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 28, 1994
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
James . Caldwell, Member
Jenny Pitts Manier, Member
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Angela W Jacob, Cl