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REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 1993
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 1993, 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 Mary H. Mueller.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
There being no objections by members of the Board, a traffic
control device 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
December 13, 1993, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - DEMOLITION - TWO (2) STRUCTURES AT 1424 SOUTH
LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD
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:
BRADBERRY BROTHERS, INC.
20061 Dice Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. W. J. Bradberry, President, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Certified Check in the
amount of $1,142.80 was submitted.
BID: $22,856.00
B & J EXCAVATING, INC.
1104 West Donald Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613
Bid was signed by Mr. Julius O'Neal, Jr., Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and a five per cent (50) Bid Bond was
submitted.
BID: $25,994.00
W. A. BAILEY CONSTRUCTION
17051 Millpond Trail
Plymouth, Indiana 46563
Bid was signed by Mr. William A. Bailey, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and two (2) Money Orders in the amounts of
$190.00 and $300.00 were submitted.
BID: $9,800.00
WARNER & SONS, INC.
P.O. Box 87
Elkhart, Indiana 46515
Bid was signed by Mr. Jack Warner, President, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and a five per cent (50) Bid Bond was
submitted.
BID: $32,430.00
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WAGONER EXCAVATING
1373 East S.R. 4
LaPorte, Indiana 46�50
Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Wagoner, Owner, Nan -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and a five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was
submitted.
BID: $38,900.00
LA FREE EXCAVATING, INC.
1251 West Third Street
Osceola, Indiana 46561
Bid was signed by Mr. Greg LaFree, 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: $22,840.00
RITSCHARD BROTHERS, INC.
1204 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Carmelo Ritschard, President, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%) Bid
Bond was submitted.
BID: $20,975.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of
Engineering for review and recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE (RICHARD
CROSIER, D/B/A NORTHERN INDIANA GUN & OUTDOOR SHOWS, INC.)
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's
Public Hearing regarding the application for a Transient Merchants
license for Richard Crosier, d/b/a Northern Indiana Gun & Outdoor
Shows, Inc., 4322 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky. It is
noted that Mr. Crosier has applied for this license in order to
conduct a Gun and Outdoor Show on January 15, 1994 from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. and on January 16, 1994 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at the Century Center, South Bend, Indiana.
Mr. Ron Cholasinski, 25190 Adams Road, South Bend, Indiana, was
present, representing Mr. Richard Crosier, d/b/a Northern Indiana
Gun & Outdoor Shows, Inc., and inquired the purpose of the license
and who gets the three hundred dollar ($300.00) fee.
Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller informed Mr. Cholasinski that
previously the City was not enforcing the Transient Merchants
license as it had some problems. However, the licensing ordinance
has been revised and is now back in operation. Mrs. Mueller noted
that this license is required of Northern Indiana Gun & Outdoor
Shows, Inc, as a group event for merchants operating less than
sixty (60) days. This license is to protect the consumer to make
sure the event is being held in a safe place and to make sure the
City and the consumer know who to contact should there be any
problems.
Mr. Cholasinski inquired of other events taking place and wondered
if they had to be licensed as well. Mrs. Mueller reassured Mr.
Cholasinski that any event open to the public which has as its
main purpose to sell to the public will have to secure this type
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of license. Mr. Cholasinski noted that there are quite a few
local vendors participating in the gun show but there are also
vendors coming from out of town.
Mrs. Mueller also advised Mr. Cholasinski that the three hundred
dollar ($300.00) fee covers all aspects of the processing of this
license including inspections and reviews by various City
departments. Mrs. Mueller noted that previously the fee was three
hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) but when the ordinance was
revised the fee was reduced to three hundred dollars ($300.00).
In response to Mrs. Manier's inquiry, Mr. Cholasinski advised that
the gun show will be held at Century Center on January 15-16,
1994. In response to Mrs. Mueller's inquiry, Mr. Cholasinski
noted that they have held their show at the Century Center for the
past three (3) years and have been putting on shows in the South
Bend area for quite some time.
Mr. Cholasinski advised members of the Board that he had some
concerns with security for the gun show at Century Center. Mr.
Cholasinski was advised to talk to Board Attorney Mary Mueller
after the meeting to discuss his concerns.
There being no one else present wishing to address the Board
concerning this matter and no written Memorandum in support of or
in opposition to the issuance of the license being received, Mr.
Leszczynski closed the Public Hearing on this matter.
It is noted that the Board is in receipt of favorable
recommendations concerning this license application from the
Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Department.
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell"made a motion that the application be
approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for
issuance of a'license based on Mr. Cholasinski safety concerns
being adequately addressed by Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller.
Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR TEMPORARY
OFFICE SPACE - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Mr. Leszczynski noted that this was the date set for a Public
Hearing by the Board to receive and hear comments from all persons
interested in or who are affected by the Lease of office space for
the employees of the City Clerk's office. The Board will
determine the public utility and benefit of the proposed Lease and
whether the rental is fair and reasonable.
Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller informed members of the Board that
on December 6, 1993, the Board adopted Resolution No. 43-1993
declaring its intent to exercise an option to extend the Lease of
the property at Suite 216, 224 West Jefferson Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana, for temporary use as the South Bend City Clerk's
office. The purpose of the Public Hearing at this time is to let
individuals with concerns address those concerns with the Board
and to determine whether the rental is fair and reasonable. Also,
the Board will be asked to sign an Option Letter exercising the
City's right to extend the Lease for three (3) months.
In response to an inquiry from Board member Mrs. Manier, Mrs.
Mueller stated that the rent is the same as it has been and the
extended Lease will continue to April 11, 1994 at which time the
City Clerk's office will return to their original offices on the
fourth floor of the County -City Building.
In further response to inquiries from the Board, Mrs. Mueller
stated that it is anticipated that all interior and exterior work
in the City Clerk's office will be completed by April 11, 1994.
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There being no one present to address the Board concerning this
matter, Mr. Leszczynski declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs.
Manier seconded the motion which carried.
Mrs. Manier made a motion that the Board confirm its Resolution
No. 43-1993 regarding this matter and approve and sign a Letter to
Tom Herrman and Associates, 225 South Lafayette Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana, exercising the City's option to extend the Lease of
Suite 216 of the Trigon Building as temporary space for the South
Bend City Clerk's office for a period of three (3) months.
Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. It is noted that
the extended term will commence on January 11, 1994 and end on
April 11, 1994 and pursuant to the Lease, the City will continue
to pay a monthly rate of $933.33.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 48-1993 - TRANSFER OF BOMAG RECYCLER TO GRANT
COUNTY, INDIANA
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the following Resolution No. 48-1993 was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 48-1993
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TRANSFERRING
A.BOMAG RECYCLER TO GRANT COUNTY INDIANA
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 all personal
property of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-2-3.5-4, the Board of
Commissioners of Grant County, Indiana (the Commissioners)
supervise the care and custody of all county property and have the
power to negotiate contracts for the county; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is the owner of certain
personal property described as follows:
1985 MPH 100 BOMAG Recycler
Street Department Unit #289
Serial #85596; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that such equipment is no
longer needed for the operation of the Street Department of the
City of South Bend and desires to transfer said equipment to Grant
County, Indiana, for the negotiated sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars
($90,000.00): and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners are interested in obtaining said
equipment for the county highway department and are willing to pay
Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) to the City of South Bend for
such equipment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, governmental entities
may exchange property with one another upon terms and conditions
agreed upon by the two entities as evidenced by the adoption of
substantially identical resolutions by 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 1985 BOMAG recycler as
described above to the Grant County Board of Commissioners for the
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sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) shall be, and hereby
is, approved.
2) That upon the payment of Ninety Thousand Dollars
($90,000.00) from the Commissioners of Grant County to the City of
South Bend, the equipment described above will be released by the
City of South Bend.
3) That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
upon its adoption.
Adopted this 13th day of December, 1993.
SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
a/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
s/Jenny Pitts Manier, Member
ATTEST:
s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 49-1993 - ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED
AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP (RESERVOIR ANNEXATION)
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of Resolution
No. 49-1993 which contains a written fiscal plan for the provision
of services to an area in Centre Township.
Mr. Marco J. Mariani, Division of Planning & Neighborhood
Development, Department of Community and Economic Development, was
present to address the Board concerning this matter. Mr. Mariani
stated that this annexation involves a parcel of property
containing approximately thirty-two (32) acres. The area is
located west of Ironwood Road and south of Ireland Road in
unincorporated St. Joseph County. It is bordered by the
Scottsdale Subdivision on the west and on the south by the U.S. 31
bypass.
The topography of the area is flat to moderately sloping. Several
buildings are located within this annexation area including the
United Pentecostal Church, pastors residence and shed occupying
approximately four (4) acres, three (3) single residential family
dwellings, one (1) medical office building and one (1) single
family/mixed use structure. A City reservoir is located at the
southwest corner of the area and Indiana and Michigan Power has
their power lines in the area. Mr. Mariani noted that the
effective date of this proposed annexation is April 1, 1994.
In regards to infrastructure, Mr. Mariani noted that four (4) of
the structures in the area are already receiving City sewer and
water and two (2) are on private well/septic systems. Mr. Mariani
stated that City sanitary sewer and water are available to the
area and the Department of Public Works does not anticipate any
additional cost to provide services to the annexation area.
The subject area is surrounded by water mains. A twenty inch
(2011) line is located on the west boundary within the access road
leading to the City reservoir situated in the southwestern corner
of the site. A sixteen inch (1611) water main is also located
along Ireland Road. There are twelve inch (1211) mains located
along the south and east boundaries. No expense for water
services is anticipated and all water mains are available to the
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annexation area. A twenty four inch (2411) sanitary sewer abuts
the area located in the Ironwood Road right-of-way. An eight inch
(811) sanitary sewer abuts the -properties -along Ireland Road. This
annexation is not going to require any extension of services or
capital improvements.
Mr. Mariani noted that this fiscal plan meets the requirements of
the laws of the State of Indiana pertaining to annexation of
contiguous property and also shows that this annexation receives
and benefits from City services.
In conclusion, Mr. Mariani asked for the Board's favorable
consideration of this Resolution adopting the fiscal plan for this
proposed annexation.
Mrs. Manier made a motion that the Resolution which has been
submitted be adopted. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which
carried and the following Resolution No. 49-1993 was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 49-1993
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ADOPTING A
WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A
POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO
AN ANNEXED AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP
(RESERVOIR ANNEXATION)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of
the City of South Bend, Indiana, a substitute ordinance which
proposes the annexation of the hereinafter described real estate
located in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses an
operating City reservoir, residential properties, a church, and
commercial and mixed -use property located in Centre Township,
contiguous therewith and generally located west of Ironwood Road,
and south of Ireland Road. The development of the territory
proposed to be annexed will require a basic level of municipal
public services, which services shall include services of a
non -capital nature, including street and road maintenance, and
services of a capital improvement nature, including street
construction; street lighting, sewer facilities, and storm water
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works now desires to establish
and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing
(1) the cost estimates of services of a non -capital nature,
including street and road maintenance and other non -capital
services normally provided within the corporate boundaries, and
services of a capital improvement nature, including street
construction, street lighting, sewer facilities, and storm water
drainage facilities to be furnished to the territory to be
annexed; (2) the method(s) of financing those services; (3) the
plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4)
that services of a non -capital nature will be provided to the
annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the
annexation, and that they will be provided in a manner equivalent
in standard and scope to similar non -capital services provided to
areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend,
that have characteristic of topography, patterns of land use, and
Population density similar to that of the territory to be annexed;
(5) that services of a capital improvement nature will be provided
to the annexed area within three (3) years after the effective
date of the annexation in the same manner as those services are
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provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of
South Bend that have characteristics of topography, patterns of
land use and population density similar to that of the territory
to be annexed and in a manner consistent with federal, state and
local laws, procedures, and planning criteria; and (6) the plan
for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs
will be eliminated by the proposed annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That it is in the best interest of the City of
South Bend and of the area proposed to be annexed that the real
property located in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and made a part hereof,
be annexed to the City of South Bend.
Section II. That it shall be and hereby is now declared and
established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by
and through its Board of Public Works, to furnish to said
territory services of a non -capital nature, such as street and
road maintenance, within one (1) year of the effective date of the
annexation, in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to the
services furnished by the City to other areas of the City which
have characteristics of typography, patterns of land utilization
and population density similar to said territory; and to furnish
to said territory services of a capital improvement nature, such
as street construction, street lighting, sewer facilities, and
storm water facilities, within three (3) years of the effective
date of the annexation, in the same manner as those services are
provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of
South Bend that have characteristics of topography, patterns of
land use and population density similar to that of the territory
to be annexed and in a manner consistent with federal, state and
local laws, procedures, and planning criteria.
Section III. That the Board of Public Works shall and does
hereby now establish and adopt the fiscal plan, attached hereto
and made a part hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the
territory to be annexed.
Adopted this 20th day of December, 1993.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/John E. Leszczynski
s/James R. Caldwell
s/Jenny Pitts Manier
Attest:
s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
Parcels of land located in the Southeast
quarter of Section 30, Township 37 North,
Range 3 East, Centre Township, St. Joseph
County, Indiana; more particularly described
as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of the
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southeast quarter of Section 30; thence due west 1320
feet to the point of beginning; thence south 1320 feet
along the section line; thence east 1320 feet to the
east section line, of Section 30; thence north 960 feet,
more or less, along the east section line; thence west
392.46 feet; thence south 12.2 feet; thence west 549.17
feet; thence north 380.9 feet, more or less to the
center line of Ireland Road; thence west 376 feet, to
the point of beginning, and containing 37.02 acres, more
or less.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 50-1993 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
Board member Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier informed members of the Board
that the Department of Redevelopment is desirous of acquiring from
the City of South Bend Board of Public Works seventeen (17)
parcels of real estate in the southeast development area. This
acquisition will assist in the further development of that area
and allow the Department of carry out the development plan for
that area. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Resolution, as
submitted, be adopted. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which
carried and the following Resolution No. 50-1993 was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 50-1993
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City") is the
owner of certain real property situated in St. Joseph County,
Indiana, and more particularly described at Exhibit "A," hereto
(hereinafter referred to as 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, the City is desirous of transferring the Real
Property to the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment
("Redevelopment");and
WHEREAS, Redevelopment, acting by and through the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission (the "Commission"), in Resolution No.
1212 adopted on December 17, 1993, expressed its desire to acquire
the Real Property from the City; 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 Board has agreed to transfer the Real Property
to Redevelopment, and Redevelopment, acting by and through the
Commission, has agreed to accept the transfer of the Real Property
from the City for the payment of a nominal consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the transfer of the Real Property situated in St.
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Joseph County, Indiana and more particularly described at Exhibit
"A," hereto, by the City of South Bend, Indiana to the City of
South Bend, Department of Redevelopment shall be, and hereby is,
approved.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of South Bend,
Indiana shall be, and hereby are, authorized, respectively, to
execute and attest to the execution of quitclaim deeds conveying
all its right, title and interest in and to the Real Property to
the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment.
3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1993.
ATTEST:
s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Teszczynski
s/James R. Caldwell
s/Jenny Pitts Manier
EXHIBIT "A"
219 Keasey Street
118 Keasey Street
120 Keasey Street
126 Keasey Street
128 Keasey Street
132 Keasey Street
314 Keasey Street
134 Keasey Street
208 Keasey Street
233 Elder Street
1311 St. Joseph Street
313 Wenger Street
402 Paris Street
209 Pennsylvania Street
237 Paris Street
The west one-half (1/2)
as shown on the recorded
August 23, 1870, in the
Joseph County, Indiana,
as 202 Keasey Street.
of Lot Numbered Seventeen (17)
Plat of Keasey's, recorded
Office of the Recorder of St.
in Plat Book 2, Page 69. Known
Lot Numbered eighteen (18) as shown on the recorded Plat
of Keasey's Addition, recorded August 23, 1870, in the
Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in
Plat Book 2, page 69. Known as 202 1/2 Keasey Street.
APPROVE AMENDMENT - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FOR THE
COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION AND CONTROL PROJECT (LIFT STATION
TELEMETRY) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Division of Environmental Services,
informed the Board that Lawson -Fisher Associates, Consulting
Engineers, 525 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, has
requested an increase of $70,320.00 in their Contract for
Construction Engineering for the Communication, Information and
Control Project (lift station telemetry).
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The increase is required because of under -estimation of review
time for submittals and re -submittals. This extra review time was
necessary to keep the contractor on schedule for substantial
completion by the end of January. Mr. Dillon noted that the
overall project should come in under budget because most of the
screens for the application software are being built in-house.
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that this Amendment to the
original Contract be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion
which carried.
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RATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHT
Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent
Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by
Rick H. Peltz.
CONSENT TO
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 Lot 40, Greenleaf Second Addition -
Section "E", South Bend, Indiana, (Key #02-1015-0317.03), Mr.
Peltz waives and releases any and all right to remonstrate against
or oppose any pending or future annexation of the property by the
City of South Bend. Therefore, Mrs. Manier made a motion that the
Consent be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which
carried.
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Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller submitted to the Board proposed
Rules and Regulations regarding specialized collection services.
Mrs. Mueller noted that these rules deal with the collection of
residential refuse from other than curbside or alleyside by
private contractors operating under an annual permit issued by the
Board. Mrs. Mueller additionally noted that the regulations
provide for the following:
1. Requirements for issuance of the annual permit by the
Board.
2. Procedures for suspension, revocation or refusal to
issue permits by -the Board.
3. Regulations governing the operation of the specialized
collection services, including the placement of refuse
for collection and proper disposal of refuse
4. Provisions for notice to the City when customers are
added or deleted as a mechanism for the City commencing
or ceasing its monthly billing for residential refuse
collection.
Mrs. Mueller also submitted a proposed application form for the
permit for specialized collection services and a form for notice
of addition or deletion of a customer for specialized collection
services. Except for the permit approval, all paperwork regarding
this program will be handled by the Division of Environmental
Services.
Following are the proposed Rules and Regulations:
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA
RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING
RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
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I. Specialized Collection Services
A. Collection by Private Contractors Pursuant to Permit
1) Permit. The Board of Public Works (Board) may authorize
a person or company by annual permit to provide specialized
collection services as defined in Chapter 16 of the Municipal
Code.
2) Application Permit. To be eligible for issuance of an
annual permit to provide specialized collection services, an
applicant must meet the following requirements:
a) Applicant must be currently licensed by the City for
rubbish and garbage removal under Municipal Code Section 4-48;
b) Applicant must possess a valid driver's license of
the type required by law for the type and size of collection
vehicle utilized;
c) Applicant must operate a collection vehicle which
provides for the refuse to be covered and which employs a bed
liner or other substitute to contain the leachate;
d) Applicant must provide an initial list of all
customers, by name and address, to whom applicant will provide
specialized collection services upon issuance of the permit by the
Board.
3) Term of Permit. The term of the permit issued by the
Board shall be one (1) year; provided, however, that all permits
shall expire on December 31st of the year for which they were
issued.
4) Refusal to Issue Permit. The Board may refuse to issue
or renew a permit if, after a hearing pursuant to the procedures
set out in Municipal Code Section 4-16, it finds that applicant
has failed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 16 of the
Municipal Code or these rules and regulations relative to the
provision of specialized collection services.
5) Suspension or Revocation of Permit. The Board may
suspend or revoke a permit issued pursuant to these rules if it
finds, after a hearing pursuant to the procedures set out in
Municipal Code Section 4-16, that applicant no longer meets the
requirements for issuance of a permit or if it finds that
applicant has failed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 16
of the Municipal Code or these rules and regulations relative to
the provision of specialized collection services.
B. Operation; Required Services
1) Hours of Operation. The holder of a permit granted
pursuant to these rules (Permittee) must conduct its specialized
collection services between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday. No collections shall be made on weekends
or outside the time period provided above.
2) Required Services. Specialized collection services must
include collection of residential refuse, as defined in Chapter 16
of the Municipal Code, from other than the curbside or alleyside.
Collection must occur from each customer served on not less than a
weekly basis.
3) Placement of Refuse for Collection. Residential refuse
subject to specialized collection services may not be placed for
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collection within the front yard setback of any property, as
defined.by the City Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 21 of the Municipal
Code, nor may such refuse be placed for collection within ten (10)
feet of any alleyway, unless such refuse is placed inside of a
garage or other enclosed structure. It is the obligation of
Permittee to communicate these requirements for placement of
refuse to their customers. Permittee may not collect refuse that
is improperly placed for collection in violation of this Section.
4) Separation of Yard Waste; Delivery to Organic Resource
Facility. Permittees are required to separate and keep separated
yard waste, as defined in Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, from
the remainder of the residential refuse collected. All yard waste
collected shall be delivered to the City's Organic Resource
Facility, unless otherwise recycled in a manner approved by the
Director of the Department of Public Works. In no event shall
yard waste be delivered to the landfill for disposal.
5) Disposal of Refuse Other Than Yard Waste. Residential
refuse collected by Permittees, other than yard waste, shall be
delivered to a licensed landfill for disposal.
6) Proof of Proper Disposal of Refuse and Yard Waste. Each
Permittee must provide to the Director, Division of Environmental
Services, 3113 Riverside Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46628, by June
15th and December 15th of each year, copies of receipts from the
landfill and the Organic Resource Facility from the previous six
(6) months as proof that the refuse collected has received proper
disposal. Such receipts must also be provided by Permittees for
examination upon demand by the Director of the Division of
Environmental Services or his agent.
C. Notice of Provision of Service; Fees
1) Notice to City. A Permittee shall provide to the
Director, Division of Environmental Services, on a form approved
by the Board, notice that the Permittee has added or deleted a
customer. Such notice shall be filed within five (5) business
days of the date when the customer is added or deleted. Such
notice shall serve as a mechanism for the City to commence or
cease its monthly billing for residential refuse collection.
2) Fees. Permittees may set the fees they will charge for
specialized collection services. Permittees shall be responsible
for the collection of such rzea.
D. Requests for Specialized Collection
1) Permittee List. The Division of Environmental Services
shall provide a list of current Permittees to any person
requesting specialized collection services. The potential
customer may then contact Permittees directly to obtain service.
No Permittee will be required to accept additional customers.
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the above outlined Rules and
Regulations be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which
carried.
AWARD BIDS:
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - 230-232 & 240-242 SOUTH CHAPIN AND 736
WEST WAYNE STREET
DEMOLITION - 230-232 & 240-242 SOUTH CHAPIN AND 736 WEST
WAYNE STREET
In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director,
Division of Engineering, advised that on December 13, 1993,
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the Board opened two (2) bids for asbestos abatement in buildings
to be demolished in the West Washington/South Chapin Redevelopment
Area. Mr. Littrell further advised that he has reviewed the bids
and found arithmetic errors in the bid of Specialty Systems, Inc.
The bid amount of the low bidder, Clean Air Systems was correct as
read at the Board meeting. Therefore, Mr. Littrell recommended
that the Board award the low bid of Clean Air Systems, Inc., 23349
State Road 23 West, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of
$11,837.00.
Additionally, Mr. Littrell noted that he has reviewed the four (4)
bids received on December 13, 1993 for the demolition of the above
referenced buildings. The amounts read at the Board meeting were
correct as read. Mr. Littrell recommended that the Board award
the low bid of Warner & Sons, Inc., P.O. Box 87, Elkhart, Indiana,
in the amount of $26,860.00.
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that these recommendations be accepted
and the bids be awarded. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - LOGAN AND MISHAWAKA AVENUE PROJECT
Mr. Joseph Bellina, Division of Engineering, submitted to the
Board a Change Order for the above referred to project which
indicates an increase of $231.14.
The Change Order further indicates that at the intersection of
Logan and Mishawaka Avenue a width of eight feet along the east
curb line needed to be milled to obtain drainage, thereby
resulting in an increase in this project. Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that this Change Order be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded
the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONTRACTORS AND EXCAVATION BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Division of Engineering, recommended
that the following bonds be approved:
EXCAVATION BOND
Amoco Oil Company Effective December 21, 1993
CONTRACTORS BOND
Jerry's Concrete Work Effective December 13, 1993
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and
the bonds 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 forty-three (43) City owned
and miscellaneous properties which were cleaned by the Department
from December 6, 1993 to December 10, 1993. Mrs. Manier, made
a motion that the lists as submitted be accepted for filing. Mr.
Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, a Certificate of Insurance for the following was
accepted for filing:
Warner and Sons, Inc.
P.O. Box 87
Elkhart, Indiana
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APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount
of $1,087,911.95 and recommended approval. Additionally, Juan
Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted
a list containing claims in the amount of $80,689.12 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.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the following traffic control device was approved:
NEW INSTALLATION: HANDICAP PARKING SPACE
LOCATION: 1514 Catalpa
REMARKS: Ms. Pearl Bishop has met all the
requirements.
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 10:02 a.m.
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Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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