HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/93 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JULY 19, 1993
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:32 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 1993, by Board President John E.
Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Mrs. Mary H. Mueller
present. Board Member James R. Caldwell was not in attendance.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, Municipal Utilities & Service Line Insurance Funds
Rules and Regulations for the South Bend Water Works were added to
the agenda.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held
on July 12, 1993, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - SEPTAGE RECE
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:
KASER-SPRAKER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
25487 West State Road 2
P.O. Box 3605
South Bend, IN 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Gary L. Spraker, President, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: $141,880.00
ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1005 South Lafayette Boulevard
Box 1106
South Bend, IN 46624
Bid was signed by Mr. Ben Ziolkowski, President, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: 133,151.00
CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
P.O. Box 628
South Bend, Indiana 46624
Bid was signed by Mr. Richard W. Plawecki, Vice -President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%) Bid
Bond was submitted.
BID: $118,000.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of
Engineering for review and recommendation.
ZING AND AW
OF BIDS - SALE OF
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for
the sale of approximately nine (9) abandoned vehicles which have
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been stored at Super Auto Salvage Corporation, 3300 South Main
Street, South Bend, Indiana. 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:
MR. PAUL KOWALSKI
K AUTO SALVAGE
56670 Sonora Road
South Bend, Indiana
46619
VEHICLE NO.
TAG. NO.
AMOUNT BID:
1.
21332
$151.00
2.
22130
$301.00
3.
22155
$ 29.00
4.
22160
$ 53.00
5.
22420
$ -0-
6.
22726
$102.00
7.
22728
$ 66.00
8.
22874
$ 45.00
9.
22944
$ -0-
MR. PAUL SCHULTZ
SUPER AUTO SALVAGE
3300 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
VEHICLE NO.
TAG. NO.
AMOUNT BID•
1.
21332
$ 48.79
2.
22130
$209.79
3.
22155
$ -0-
4.
22160
$ 63.75
5.
22420
$ -0-
6.
22726
$ 78.79
7.
22728
$ 32.79
8.
22874
$ 32.79
9.
22944
$ 32.79
MR. ERIC TURCHECK
18010 Riley Road
Bremen, Indiana 46506
VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID:
2. 22130 $1,111.11
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the following bids were awarded:
MR. PAUL KOWALSKI
K AUTO SALVAGE
56670 Sonora Road
South Bend, Indiana
VEHICLE NO.
46619
TAG. NO.
AMOUNT BID:
1.
21332
$151.00
3.
22155
$ 29.00
6.
22726
$102.00
7.
22728
$ 66.00
8.
22874
$ 45.00
MR. ERIC TURCHECK
18010 Riley Road
Bremen, Indiana 46506
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VEHICLE NO. TAG NO.
2. 22130
MR. PAUL SCHULTZ
SUPER AUTO SALVAGE
3300 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
VEHICLE NO. TAG. NO.
4. 22160
9. 22944
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APPROVE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT CONTRACTS
AMOUNT BID•
$1,111.11
AMOUNT BID•
$ 63.75
$ 32.79
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AIDS TASK FORCE
CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
It was noted that the Board is in receipt of three (3) Emergency
Shelter Grant Program Contracts with the following agencies:
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AIDS TASK FORCE
TEMPORARY SHELTER ACTIVITY
The targeted goal for this activity is to serve twelve (12)
clients. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed
$5,600.00.
YOUTH SERVIC:
OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
RUNAWAY SHELTER ACTIVITY
The targeted goal of this activity is to serve two hundred
(200) clients. The total cost of this activity shall not
exceed $10,200.00.
THE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
SHELTER ACTIVITY
The targeted goal of this activity is to serve five hundred
(500) clients. The total cost of this activity shall not
exceed $25,200.00.
Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the above Contracts be approved
and executed. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE DOCUMENTS RE: COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PRO
ADDENDUM NO. 1 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AGREEMENT -
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
ADDENDUM NO. 4 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GERARD
HILFERTY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
- CONTRACT - SCULPTURE BASIS, INC.
AGREEMENT - DONNA LAWRENCE PRODUCTIONS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of Addendum
No. 1 to the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Construction Manager as approved on October 26, 1992, with Verkler
Construction Management Services, 645 North Wilber Street, P.O.
Box 3608, South Bend, Indiana. This Addendum indicates that the
scope of services to be provided by Verkler shall be limited to
those described as preconstruction phase services for which
Verkler shall be paid a fee not to exceed ninety-nine thousand
dollars ($99,000.00) and the City shall not be obligated at this
time to pay for services beyond the preconstruction phase.
Also submitted was Addendum No. 4 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Gerard Hilferty and Associates, Inc., 14240 Route
550, Athens, Ohio. It is noted that on August 10, 1992, the Board
approved a Professional Services Agreement with Gerard Hilferty
and Associates. It is further noted that Addenda to this
Agreement were approved by the Board on August 10, 1992, January
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4, 1993 and May 24, 1993. Addendum No. 4 indicates that the scope
of services to be provided by Hilferty,is amended to delete
installation supervision services from the Production Phase of
this Agreement and to decrease the Stage II, Production Phase fee
payable to Hilferty by fifty-seven thousand eight hundred dollars
($57,800.00) for an amended total fee of one millon three hundred
sixty-eight thousand two hundred eighty dollars ($1,368,280.00).
Additionally, submitted at this time for approval was an Agreement
with Sculpture Basis, Inc., 313 Z Rosario Boulevard, Santa Fe, New
Mexico, to provide museum quality sculptured bas-relief inductee
portrait plaques for the Hall of Fame.
Finally, submitted to the Board for approval was an Agreement
between the City and Donna Lawrence Productions, Inc., 624 Baxter
Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky. Donna Lawrence Productions, Inc.,
will produce and provide artistic and technical design and
installation of the audio-visual exhibits for the College Football
Hall of Fame. The above described services shall be provided in
two (2) stages. The Agreement submitted today is for Stage I -
Planning and Design. Stage II - Production will be authorized by
a future addendum to this Agreement.
Ms. Michele Dobski Shidler, Project Manager for the Hall of Fame
Project, was present and addressed the Board concerning the above
outlined Addenda and Agreements.
Ms. Dobski Shidler stated that in order for the City to continue
on its revised schedule for the Hall of Fame project, it is
recommended that the City enter into a Contract with sculpture
Basis, Inc., for the portrait plaques and into an Agreement with
Donna Lawrence Productions for audio-visual services. Ms. Dobski
Shidler noted that these agreements are for design services and
that City has $2.5 million dollars available through bond
anticipation note proceeds.
Additionally, Ms. Dobski Shidler noted that Addendum No. 1 to the
Construction Manager Agreement with Verkler Construction deletes
at this time the construction stage. Also at this time, the
installation supervision services are being deleted from the
Production Phase of the Hilferty Agreement in order to free up
dollars so the City can continue on the design portion of the
interior of the Hall of Fame. By freeing up the funds in the
Hilferty and Verkler contracts the City can enter into the
Agreements with Sculpture Basis and Donna Lawrence Productions.
Mrs. Mueller made a motion to approve Addendum No. 1 to the
Construction Manager Agreement with Verkler Construction
Management Services, Addendum No. 4 of the Professional Services
Agreement with Gerard Hilferty and Associates, Inc., the Contract
with Sculpture Basis, Inc. and an Agreement with Donna Lawrence
Productions. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
ReeRUVE AUKEEMENT FOR STAFF SUPPORT - COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND ITS DIVISION OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of an
Agreement for Staff Support between the City of South Bend, by the
Board of Public works, for and on behalf of the Department of
Community and Economic Development and its Division of Planning
and Neighborhood Development.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that this Agreement utilizes HUD Urban
Development Action Grant reimbursement fund in the amount of
$130,000.00.
Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that this Agreement be
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approved and executed. Mr. Leszozynski seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUM
The following Community Development Addendum was presented to the
Board for approval:
ADDENDUM II
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES
NHS REVOLVING LOAN FUND
Addendum II increases paint-up/fix-it program amounts,
rehabilitation grants and assistance to Habitat for Humanity.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, the above referred to Addendum was approved and
executed.
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Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Division of Environmental Services,
submitted to the Board a Contract between the City and Kim Smoyer-
McCaffery, Writing Works, P. O Box 11478, South Bend, Indiana.
Mr. Dillon noted that this Contract is for promotional services
for the Bureau of Solid Waste and the cost of these services is
based on an hourly rate not to exceed $1,340.00.
In response to questions from the news media, Mr. Leszczynski
explained that some of the items that will be accomplished by this
Contract include the preparation of flyers that can be placed in
the water bills as well as public service announcements. Mr.
Leszczynski further noted that this service is intended to promote
the City's trash program and its rules and regulations. For
instance, trash must be placed out by 6:00 a.m., yard waste will
be picked -up separate from the regular trash pick-up, tree limbs
are to be bundled -up no longer than four feet (41) and fifty-five
(55) gallon barrels are not to contain asphalt or concrete that
cannot be lifted. It is suggested that individuals utilizing the
fifty-five (55) gallon barrels bag the trash before placing it in
the barrel. Mrs. Mueller noted that the services provided under
this contract include education in the schools regarding
recycling.
Mrs. Mueller made a motion that this Contract be approved. Mr.
Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
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Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Division of Environmental Services,
submitted to the Board an Amendment to the Agreement with Lawson -
Fisher Associates, 525 West Washington Street, South Bend,
Indiana, for the River Crossing #2 Project which was approved
the Board on August 24, 1992. Mr. Dillon noted that this
Amendment covers the cost of studying the upstream sewers and
increase the Contract by an amount not to exceed $13,325.00.
Mueller made a motion that the Amendment be approved. Mr.
Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
^rrnvvm t-.nAVUE ORDER NO. 1 - INSPECTION AND REPAID
DIVISION B (WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT)
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Hydroaire, Inc., 834
Chicago, Illinois, has submitted Change Order No.
that the Contract amount be increased by $1,275.00
Contract sum, including this Change Order, in the
$21,958.00. It is noted that the increase is due
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Inc., providing and installing a caged coupling spring assembly
for the right angle drive unit for raw sewage pump #3. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - PUMP NO. 3 DRIVE REPLACEMENT
(WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT)
It is noted that Shaum Electric Company, Inc., 1125 Nappanee
Street, Elkhart, Indiana, submitted Change Order No. 1 indicating
that the Contract amount be increased by $14,140.00 for a new
Contract sum, including this Change Order, in the amount of
$260,400.00. Mr. Leszczynski stated that this increase is due to
the installation of a new shaft for raw sewage pump #3. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - EDISON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of seven (7)
Change Orders in conjunction with the Edison Road Widening Project
as follows:
- Decrease $120,833.53
- Decrease $ 188.71
- Increase $ 4,074.00
- Increase $ 350.00
- Decrease $ 18,487.80
- Increase $ 8,925.00
- Increase $ 30,953.90
Mr. Leszczynski briefly explained the reason for each change order
and made a motion that the first change order presented indicating
a decrease of $120,833.53 be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the
motion which carried. Additionally, Mrs. Mueller made six (6)
separate motions that each of the remaining six (6) change orders,
as outlined above, be approved. Mr. Leszczynski seconded each
motion which carried.
AWARD BID - SALE OF EQUIPMENT:
- SIX (6) ISCO MODEL 3210 OPEN CHANNEL FLOW METERS
- SIX (6) ULTRASONIC LEVEL SENSORS AND .CABLES
- ONE (1) FIVE STATION BATTERY CHARGER
- INCLUDING MANUALS, COMPUTER INTERFACE CABLE, PLOTTER PAPER,
EXTENSION CABLE AND SOFTWARE USED WITH THESE METERS
Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Division of Environmental Services,
informed the Board that he has reviewed the one (1) bid received
on July 12, 1993 for the above referred to equipment as submitted
by Lawson -Fisher Associates, 525 West Washington Street, South
Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $7,200.00. Mr. Dillon advised
that the Division of Environmental Services believes that this bid
is a fair offer and recommends that the Board award the bid to
Lawson -Fisher Associates. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded.
Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, St. Joseph County/South Bend
Building Department, advised that on June 14, 1993, the Board of
Public Works approved a request of Lykowski Construction, Inc.,
21707 West Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, to move a house from
the northwest corner of Corby and Hickory to a parcel west of
16860 Catalpa. Mr. Fozo advised that at this time the owner of
the dwelling has changed his mover to Mitschelen Relocators, Inc.,
21190 Johnson Road, South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Fozo noted that this
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request has been reviewed by various departments and bureaus and
the Building Department has no objections to the move. Mr. Fozo
further advised that the Board of County Commissioners approval
will be heard on July 20, 1993 and will be required prior to the
issuance of a moving permit. It is also noted that Mitschelen
Relocators, Inc., has submitted the required Certificate of
Insurance, naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured,
in the amount of $5,000,000.00. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion
that the request be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion
which carried.
REJECT BIDS - ONE (1) TANDEM VIBRATORY ROLLER AND APPROVE REQUEST
TO RE -ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF NEW BIDS
Mr. Matthew L. Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment
Services, advised the Board that after reviewing the bids received
on June 28, 1993, for one (1) tandem vibratory roller for use by
the Street Department, it is his recommendation that the Board
reject all bids at this time. Mr. Chlebowski stated that none of
the bids received met the City specifications and it is their
intent to research this type of equipment and rewrite the
specifications that will meet the needs of the Street Department.
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted
and that all bids received on June 28, 1993, for one (1) tandem
vibratory roller be rejected and approve the readvertisement for
bids for this equipment. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND SERVICE LINE INSURANCE FUNDS -
RULES AND REGULATIONS - WATER WORKS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of Municipal
Utilities and Service Line Insurance Funds - Rules and Regulations
for the Water Works. Mr. Leszczynski noted that these are revised
and updated rules and regulations. Mr. Leszczynski therefore
made a motion that these rules and regulations be approved. Mrs.
Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - CORBY
STREET LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT AND FORCEMAIN EXTENSION
In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director,
Division of Engineering, advised that on behalf of the Division of
Environmental Services, he would ask that the Board advertise for
the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr.
Littrell noted that the plans and specifications for this project
have been completed by Cole Associates, Inc. Therefore, Mrs.
Mueller made a motion that this request be approved. Mr.
Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
REQUESTS REFERRED:
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, the following requests were referred to the
appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and
recommendation:
FOR DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE - 120 NORTH FRANCES
STREET
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Duggan D. Schafer, 120 North
Frances Street, advised that he is disabled and requested
that the parking space in front of his residence be
designated as a handicapped parking space.
OF COALITION OF HOOSIERS ENCOURAGING THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF
ANIMALS (CHEETA) TO CONDUCT WALK-A-THON TO BENEFIT FARM
SANCTUARY - OCTOBER 3. 1993
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Ms. Janice Hildabridle, 5002 Cedarwood Lane, South Bend,
Indiana, advised that the Coalition of Hoosiers Encouraging
the Ethical Treatment of Animals (CHEETA), would like to
conduct a 10K Walk-a-thon to benefit Farm Sanctuary, a
national non-profit shelter for abused farm animals. Ms.
Hildabridle stated that the Walk-a-thon would be conducted on
Sunday, October 3, 1993, beginning at 12:00 noon at Pinhook
Park. The participants will proceed down Riverside Drive to
the duck pond at Leeper Park and then return to the starting
point. It is anticipated that approximately ten (10)
individuals will participate in this event.
TO CLOSE UNION AVENUE, FROM MAC ARTHUR TO SOLOMON, FOR ANNUAL
BLOCK PARTY - AUGUST 22, 1993
Ms. Marie Bergman and Ms. June Fox, 2401 Union Avenue, South
Bend, 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 Union Avenue, from
MacArthur to Solomon, be closed from 12:00 noon until 8:00
p.m. on August 22, 1993, for the annual neighborhood block
party.
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BIATHLON -
Mr. Philip A. Newbold, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Memorial Hospital of South Bend, 615 North Michigan Street,
South Bend, Indiana, advised that Memorial Hospital/Health
System is interested in holding another biathlon beginning at
8:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 11, 1993. The proposed
biathlon involves a 3.1 mile (5K) run, followed by an 18.6
mile (30K) bike race, followed by the same 3.1 mile (5K) run.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the HealthStart
Children's Clinic. Mr. Newbold submitted with his
request a
proposed route for this event and advised that approximately
three hundred (3.00) individuals are expected to participate.
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INTERSECTION SOLICITATIONS FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - AUGUST 1.
Ms. Stephanie Santos, District Director, Muscular Dystrophy
Association, 112 North Main Street, Mishawaka, Indiana,
requested, on behalf of the National Association of Letter
Carriers Branch #330, permission to conduct intersection
solicitations on Sunday, August 1, 1993, from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at the following intersections:
1. Ireland and Miami
2. Lincolnway East and Twyckenham
Ms. Santos noted that the National Association of Letter
Carriers were the first national sponsor of the Muscular
Dystrophy Association.
TO CLOSE ADAMS STREET, FROM CALIFORNIA TO ALLEY NORTH OF
LINCOLNWAY WEST FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY - AUGUST 28.
1993
Mr. Lawrence M. Day, 916 North Adams Street, South Bend,
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 Adams Street, from California
to the alley north of Lincolnway West, be closed from 12:00
noon to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1993, for the
annual neighborhood block party.
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DENY REQUEST OF NORTHWEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO CLOSE
VASSAR, FROM JOHNSON TO O'BRIEN, EACH MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND
FRIDAY, FROM 5-8:00 P.M. - JULY 12, 1993 THROUGH AUGUST 20, 1993
FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of
recommendations from the various City departments and bureaus that
have reviewed the above referred to request which was submitted to
the Board on July 12, 1993. Mr. Leszczynski stated that it is the
Board's position that the street could be closed for this purpose
for one (1) day but not for the entire summer as the street is
primarily for vehicular traffic. Mr. Leszczynski further noted
that Muessel Park is located in the area and it would make more
sense to utilize the park for recreational purposes than the
public street.
Mr. Mario L. Sims, President, Northwest Side Neighborhood
Association, 1050 North Johnson, South Bend, Indiana, was present
and addressed the Board. Mr. Sims stated that he visited Muessel
Park this morning and it smells of urine. Mr. Sims further stated
that a robbery took place in the park approximately three (3)
weeks ago and the park is a cesspool for crime. Also, there are
drug dealings going on in the park. Mr. Sims stated that the park
is littered with broken bottles from alcoholic beverages and the
bathrooms are locked. There is graffiti of gangs on the walls and
it is known that two (2) gangs frequent the park and say they
control the park. Mr. Sims informed the Board that the
neighborhood would love to use the park but the people are afraid.
Mr. Sims stated that it was felt that the closing of the street
for recreational purposes would have been something positive
without attacking the City administration for the condition of the
park. It is ridiculous to have a park that people are afraid to
use because of the violent criminal element that controls the
park.
Mr. Leszczynski inquired of Mr. Sims if he has relayed these
concerns to the Police Department and the Park Department. Mr.
Sims stated that the neighborhood association has, over the past
four (4) years, complained about this situation but have been told
that the park system does not have the money to address these
concerns and the Police Department has limited manpower.
Mr. Leszczynski stated that neither the Park Department nor the
Police Department would not give that response. Mr. Leszczynski
noted that both he and Board Attorney Mary Mueller have discussed
this matter with the Police Chief and they are not aware of
problems at the park. Mr. Leszczynski stated that concerns should
be addressed to the Police Chief and the Park Superintendent and
the Board of Public Works is not the forum for this type of
complaint.
Mr. Sims informed those present that he has called a press
conference for Thursday, July 22, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Sims
began to discuss the park department deficit and the Hall of Fame
Project and Mr. Leszczynski reminded him that the purpose of his
presence today was to discuss the street closing and not any other
City project. Mr. Sims continued and was told by Mr. Leszczynski
that he was out of order at which time Mr. Sims concluded his
comments.
Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller informed Mr. Sims that
if he would like to conduct recreational activities at Muessel
Park, she has received the assurance of the Park and Police
Departments that they will work with him to make the park a safe
and adequate place. Mrs. Mueller noted that when she attends the
Park Board meeting this afternoon, she will bring up this matter
with them.
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There being no further discussion concerning this matter, Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that the request to close Vassar Street,
from Johnson to O'Brien, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from
July 12, 1993 to August 20, 1993 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for
recreational purposes, be denied. Mrs. Mueller seconded the
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mo on which carried.
REQUESTS APPROVED:
TO CLOSE LAWNDALE AVENUE FROM LINCOLNWAY WEST TO
LA PORTE, FOR COMMUNITY EVENT - JULY 24, 1993
OF RIVER OF LIFE FAMILY CHURCH TO CLOSE ST. JOSEPH
STREET FROM SOUTH TO BRONSON AND CARROLL STREET FROM
TO BRONSON FOR NEIGHBORHOOD COOKOUT - JULY 24 1993
OF FOREST SIGN & DISPLAY INC. TO INSTALL A SIGN AT 520
MICHIGAN STRRRT ( CTf)T.T. D10TATr7TT*Tn C r%r, T/' %
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of an
Application For Use Of And Blocking Of Access To Public Right -of -
Way For a Party Or Similar Event, as submitted by Ms. Denise
Christian, 678 Lawndale Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, to close
Lawndale Avenue, from Lincolnway West to LaPorte, on Saturday,
July 24, 1993, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a community event.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that this application has been reviewed by
the appropriate City departments and bureaus and approval is
recommended.
Additionally, it was noted that Ms. Janice Hall, River of Life
Family Church, 608 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend, Indiana,
has also submitted an Application For Use Of And Blocking Of
Access To Public Right -of -Way For a Party Or Similar Event,
requesting that St. Joseph Street, from South to Bronson and
Carroll Street, from South to Bronson, be closed from 11:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 1993 for a neighborhood
cookout. It was further noted that this application has also been
reviewed by the appropriate City departments and bureaus and
approval is recommended.
The request of Forest Sign & Display, Inc., which was submitted to
the Board on June 1, 1993, has been reviewed by various City
departments and bureaus and is being recommended for approval.
Finally, on July 6, 1993, the Community Resource Center requested
that both sides of the 100 block of East Washington Street be
reserved for transportation vehicles in conjunction with the 8th
Annual Retired Senior Volunteer Recognition Luncheon which will
take place on Thursday, August 5, 1993, at the Marriott Hotel. It
was noted that this request is due to the fact that there will be
quite a few handicapped senior citizens attending the luncheon.
This request has been reviewed by the appropriate City departments
and bureaus and the Board has been advised that because of
construction on the north side of Washington Street at the
Marriott Hotel which is not expected to be completed until
September, the south side of Washington Street will be reserved
and also both sides of Service Drive #5.
Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the above referred to
requests be approved. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which
carried.
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APPROVE RELEASE OF PERMIT BOND - MEMORIAL SKYWALK PLAZA PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a
Memorandum from Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Division of
Engineering, recommending that Permit Bond No. BLZ-1667559, dated
August 19, 1988, in the amount of $300,000.00 as submitted by
Memorial Holladay Office Park Associates, for the installation of
barricades and a fence in the public right-of-way in conjunction
with the Memorial Skywalk Plaza Project, 614 North Michigan
Street, South Bend, Indiana, be released effective July 19, 1993.
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted
and the bond be released. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE RELEASE OF EXCAVATION BOND
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Division of Engineering, recommended
that the Board release the Excavation Bond for A & R Septic Tank
Company, Inc., effective July 19, 1993. 'Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bond be
released. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TITLE SHEETS:
- CORBY STREET LIFT STATION AND REPLACEMENT AND FORCEMAIN
EXTENSION
- STORM SEWER PROJECT - MAIN STREET FROM ST. JOSEPH RIVER TO
NAVARRE STREET
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and
signed.
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Department of Code Enforcement has
submitted two (2) lists containing sixty-nine (69) City owned and
miscellaneous properties which were cleaned by the Department from
July 6, 1993 to July 8, 1993. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that
the lists as submitted be accepted for filing. Mrs. Mueller
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount
of $295,029.62 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan
Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted
two (2) lists of claims in the amounts of $204,697.65
and $67,412.96 and recommended approval.
Additionally, the Department of Community and Economic Development
submitted the following claims and recommended approval:
SOUTH BEND
TION FUND PAYM
PAYMENT OF THE
Claim No.: 323
TY PUBLIC
AND
WORKS
Project: Madison Center Walkway Phase I
Payee: Ziolkowski Construction, Inc.
1005 South Lafayette Boulevard
P.O. Box 1106
South Bend, Indiana 46624-1106
Amount: $22,732.90
Claim No.: 322
Project: Monroe Park Landscape Plan
Payee: Foegley Landscape, Inc.
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52215 North Lilac Road
South Bend, Indiana 46618
Amount: $19,900.00
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the claims be approved and the
reports as submitted be filed. Mrs. Mueller 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. Mueller and
carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.
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Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
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