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REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 1992
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:33 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 1992, by Board President John E.
Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Mr. James R. Caldwell
present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Mary H.
Mueller.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Leszczynski announced that Assistant City Attorney Mary H.
Mueller has been chosen as the new member of the Board of Public
Works. Mr. Leszczynski and Mr. Caldwell congratulated and
welcomed Mrs. Mueller to the Board as its newest member.
AGENDA ITEM STRICKEN
There being no objections by members of the Board, an Agreement
between the Department of Economic Development and St. Joseph
County was stricken from the agenda at this time.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on
March 2, 1992, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) PORTABLE TROMMEL SCREENING PLANT
It is noted that March 9, 1992, was the date set and advertised
for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. It
is also noted that the March 9, 1992, regular meeting of the
Board was cancelled due lack of a quorum.
At this time, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice
in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were
found to be sufficient. Therefore, the following bids which were
received on March 9, 1992 were opened and publicly read:
ARING EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
13001 West Silver Spring Drive
P.O. Box 912
Butler, Wisconsin 53007
Bid was submitted by Mr. Brian McGirr, Agent/Bidder, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Bid Bond in the amount
of $10,823.00 was submitted.
BID: Royer 616 MP Portable Trommel
Screening Plant
One (1) Trommel Feed Conveyor Belt
One (1) Fines Collection Conveyor
One (1) Oversize Material Stacking
Conveyor Belt
One (1) Fines Material Stacking
Conveyor Belt
One (1) Hopper Conveying Belt
One (1) Complete set of Trommel
Screen Cloth 1/2 x 1/2"
$108,225.00
$
708.22
Belt $
466.96
$
833.00
$
1,240.36
$
727.83
$
2,187.00
One (1) Shredder/Hydraulic raise and
lower with variable speed hydraulic
drive $ 9,375.00
BEST EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
2804 North Catherwood
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
Bid was submitted by Mr. Norman G. Dahlmann, C.E.O., Non-
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Collusion Affidavit was'in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a ten per cent (10%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: One Wildcat Model RHC-160 Screening
Plant $141,750.00
Delivery: Sixty (60) to ninety (90) days after
receipt of order.
Optional Equipment:
One (1) Trommel Feed Conveyor Belt
$
600.00
One (1) Fine Collection Conveyor Belt
$
331.00
One (1) Oversize Material Stacking
Conveyor Belt
$
600.00
One (1) Fine Material Stacking
Conveyor Belt
$
793.00
One (1) Hopper Conveyor Belt
$
1,118.00
One (1) Set of Trommel Screen Cloth
$
1,156.00
One (1) Shredder located at outlet of
feed hopper
$
4,687.00
FUEL HARVESTERS EQUIPMENT
2501 Commerce Drive
Midland, Texas 79703
Bid was submitted by Mr. Michael Clinton, Vice -President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a ten per cent (10%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: One (1) Model 622 - MH Trommel Screen
with metering hopper $141,975.00
One (1) Model 622 - H Trommel Screen
with hopper $118,975.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Department of
Sanitation for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - TRUCKING OF BELT PRESSED WASTE WATER SLUDGE FOR
LAND APPLICATION
It was noted that March 9, 1992, was the date set and advertised
for the receiving and opening of bids for the above referred to
service. As the Board of Public Works meeting scheduled for
March 9, 1992, was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum, bids
were to be opened today.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Board did not receive any bids for
the above referred to service and therefore he made a motion to
readvertise for the receipt of bids for this service. Mr.
Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. In response to a
question from the news media concerning who is providing this
service at the present time, Mr. Leszczynski advised that the
City does not haul sludge this time of the year.
APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY FOR THE OPERATION OF TAXICABS - AMERICAN CAB_
COMPANY
It is noted that on March 2, 1992, the Board of Public Works
conducted a Public Hearing regarding the application for
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Operation
of Taxicabs as submitted by Mr. Mark James Brown, 25803 State
Road 2, South Bend, Indiana to operate the American Cab Company.
At that time the Board determined to table consideration of.this
application until their next regular meeting in order to consider
concerns raised at the Public Hearing regarding compliance with
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the requirement that an office be open twenty-four (24) hours a
day for dispatching purposes.
Mrs. Mueller stated that it is her understanding that a Public
Hearing was held by the Board on March 2, 1992 regarding this
application. She advised that it is the decision of the
Controller's office whether the applicant meets the requirements
of the ordinance and the Board's decision will be based on the
issue of public convenience and necessity.
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the application be
approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
In response to an inquiry from the news media, Mrs. Mueller
reiterated that the Controllers office will decide all of the
technical matters and that the Board of Public Works only decides
whether there is a need for this public convenience and
necessity. She stated that testimony was given at the Public
Hearing that there are times when people have to wait for a
taxicab.
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TION TABLED - VACATION OF 1ST E
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Mr. Leszczynski advised that
Attorney Kenneth P. Fedder,
300, South Bend, Indiana, on
Notre Dame Avenue, South Ben
alley has been submitted to
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ALLEY SOUTH OF SOUTH
a Vacation Petition as filed by
205 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite
behalf of Mahmoud A. Hussein, 744
d, Indiana, to vacate the following
the Board for recommendation:
The 1st east/west alley south of South Bend Avenue
running east from Notre Dame Avenue, for a distance
of approximately 150.38 feet to a point which is
approximately 10 feet west of the lst north/south
alley east of Notre Dame Avenue, all in "Sorin's
1st Addition to the Town of Lowell."
Mrs. Mueller inquired if a recommendation has been received from
the Department of Code Enforcement concerning this Petition. As
they had not been asked for their recommendation, Mrs. Mueller
made a motion that the Board table making a recommendation
concerning this Vacation Petition until the Department of Code
Enforcement is able to provide their recommendation to the
Board. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDA
The following Community Development Addenda were presented to the
Board for approval:
ADDENDUM I
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CHRISTMAS IN APRIL (CD91-109)
Addendum I extends the Contract term
to March 31,
1992.
ADDENDUM II
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HOUSING REHABILITATION FUND ACTIVITY
(CD90-102)
Addendum II extends the Contract term
to December
31, 1992.
ADDENDUM IV
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HOUSING REHABILITATION FUND ACTIVITY
(CD91-102C)
Addendum IV extends the Contract term
to December
31, 1992.
ADDENDUM I
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EMERGENCY REPAIRS (CD91-107)
Addendum I extends the Contract term
to March 31,
1992.
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ADDENDUM I
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
FRIENDS OF THE UNEMPLOYED ACTIVITY
Addendum I extends the Contract term to August 31, 1992.
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
carried, the above referred to Addenda were approved and
executed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 13-1992 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter
from Mr. Daniel O'Neill, City Sealer, advising that the Bureau of
Weights and Measures has the original City Sealer Scales which
are obsolete. Mr. O'Neill also advised that the Northern Indiana
Historical Museum is interested in acquiring these scales for
their historical value for placement in the museum section on the
City of South Bend. It is noted that the scales have a dollar
value of five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the appropriate
Resolution which has been prepared be adopted. Mrs. Mueller
seconded the motion which carried and the following Resolution
No.13-1992 was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-1992
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS DECLARING
PROPERTY OBSOLETE AND CONVEYING SAID PROPERTY TO
THE NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works
that the following property is deemed obsolete and unfit for the
purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the
City of South Bend:
CITY SEALER SCALES
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6(c) permits and establishes
procedure for disposal of personal property which is unfit for
the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer
needed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Indiana Historical Museum is interested
in acquiring these scales for their historical value for
placement in the museum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works
of the City of South Bend, that the item listed above is no
longer needed by the City; is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended and has an estimated value of less than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be transferred to
the Northern Indiana Historical Museum for exhibition purposes.
ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 1992.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/John E. Leszczynski
s/James R. Caldwell
s/Mary H. Mueller
ATTEST:
s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
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APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR STUDY AND REPORT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SOUTHWEST ST. JOSEPH COUNTY SANITARY SEWER MASTER PLAN
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a
Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Engineer for Study
and Report Professional Services in regards to the Southwest of
St. Joseph County Sanitary Sewer Master Plan as submitted by Cole
Associates, 2211 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that Cole and Associates were asked to
continue the Master Plan around the west and south area of South
Bend. He noted that Cole has completed the study on the north
and west area of town and the City is therefore expanding that
study. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the
Agreement as submitted be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES OF REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an
Agreement for Services of Registrar and Paying Agent between the
City and Valley American Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 11588,
South Bend, Indiana. The Agreement specifies the services to be
provided by Valley American Bank as paying agent for the tax
anticipation warrants issued by the City on February 26, 1992 and
the fees to be charged to the City for such services. Mrs.
Mueller made a motion that the Agreement be approved. Mr.
Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE PUBLIC TELEPHONE SERVICE AND COMMISSION AGREEMENT
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of a
renewal Public Telephone Service and Commission Agreement between
the City and Indiana Bell Telephone Company, 307 South Main
Street, South Bend, Indiana. It is noted that the Agreement
provides for the installation and maintenance of public pay
telephones on City -owned property by Indiana Bell and for the
City to receive a commission of eighteen per cent (18%) of the
total local and intra-LATA revenue of such pay telephones as
listed in Schedule A attached to the Agreement. It is noted that
the current contract with Indiana Bell expired on February 29,
1992. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the
Agreement be approved and executed. Mrs. Mueller seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - POLICE/FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that submitted to the Board at this time
is an Agreement between the City and Law Enforcement Computer
Systems, Inc., for software maintenance services for the South
Bend Police Department. This Agreement has a monthly maintenance
fee for software support and modifications of $640.00 per month
or $7,680.00 per year.
Also submitted was an Agreement between the City and Application
Data Systems, Inc., 1930-B First Commercial Drive N., Southaven,
Mississippi, for software support for the South Bend Fire
Department. This Agreement indicates that the fee for this
service is $3,750.00 per year payable in a lump sum.
Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that both Agreements as
submitted be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE LOAN AGREEMENT, SECURITY
AGREEMENT - CITY OF SOUTH BEND/C,
INTERCREDITOR
Mr. Leszczynski stated that Ms. Pamela C. Meyer, Program Manager,
Urban Enterprise Association, 1200 County -City Building, South
Bend, Indiana, has submitted to the Board contract documents
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between the City and the Corporation for Entrepreneurial
Development as well as a document titled Intercreditor Agreement
among the City of South Bend, the City of Mishawaka, the Business
Development Corporation of St. Joseph County, the Corporation for
Entrepreneurial Development and the Indiana Small Business
Development Corporation.
In her letter to the Board, Ms. Meyer indicated that these
documents represent the partnership agreement among these parties
for the creation of a loan program for "non-traditional"
entrepreneurs based on a successful application to the State for
funding through the Enterprise Development Fund Program. It was
further noted that the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka have
loaned $50,000.00 each and the BDC $150,000 in order to match the
state's loan award of $250,000.00. The Urban Enterprise
Association is currently the management arm of the partnership
and is committed to supporting the administration and any yearly
subsidy necessary to offset staff loan services contracted
through the BDC. The program is in the initial stages of
accepting and reviewing applications.
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the documents as submitted and
outlined above be approved and executed. Mr. Leszczynski
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENTS - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
- MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING
- AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT - MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that an Agreement with Thomas R. Beug &
Associates, P.A., 2591 North Summit Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
for maintenance and management training has been submitted to the
Board which indicates that the fee for this service shall not
exceed $18,000.00.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Board is also in receipt of
Amendment #2 to the Maintenance Management Needs Assessment
Agreement with TRIAD Engineers of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was
noted that this phase of the project includes development of a
comprehensive database, preparation of an equipment inventory and
equipment numbering system, implementation of a computer
maintenance management program and development of process and
instrumentation diagrams. The cost of these Phase 2 services is
estimated to be $78,031.00 bringing the total contract to
$111,252.00.
Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the two (2)
Agreements as outlined above be approved and executed. Mr.
Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that submitted to the Board was an
Agreement for Landscape Improvements to Public Right -of -Way,
between the City and Briarwood/South Bend Partnership. The
Agreement indicates that the City shall make landscape
improvements to the public right-of-way adjacent to the property
located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Western Avenue
including that portion of right-of-way abutting the east side of
South Main Street, from Western Avenue and that portion abutting
the south side of Western Avenue from Main Street. It is noted
that the City estimates the cost of such repairs to be
$9,479.94. It is further noted that Briarwood/South Bend
Partnership is the owner of real property located at the
southwest corner of Main Street and Western Avenue and that the
Agreement indicates that Briarwood/South Bend Partnership shall
pay to the City the sum of $4,739.97 which represents one-half of
the estimated cost to the City for repairs and improvements. Mr.
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Caldwell made a motion that the Agreement be approved. Mrs.
Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - OLD CLEVELAND ROAD RELOCATED FROM
U.S. 31 BY-PASS TO MAYFLOWER ROAD PROJECT - (AIRPORT 2010)
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded
on February 17, 1992, to Rieth-Riley Construction Company, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of
$1,631,637.01 for the above referred to project, a Contract in
said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate Insurance,
Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Pavment Bond as
submitted were filed. In response to a question from the news
media as to when this project will begin, Mr. Leszczynski advised
that this project began approximately two (2) weeks ago.
APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT - ANNEXATION STUDY
Mr. Leszczynski stated that Cole Associates, 2211 East Jefferson
Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, has submitted a Supplemental
Agreement to the Annexation Study which reflects additional work
to be performed under this Agreement and which further indicates
that the total sum due is to be revised to $21,900.00. Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that the Supplemental Agreement be
approved and executed. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS - MID CONTINENT FINANCIAL CORPORATION -
COPIERS
Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Board is in receipt of three (3)
Lease Agreements between the City of South Bend and Mid Continent
Financial Corporation, 6330 East 75th Street, Suite #152,
Indianapolis, Indiana, in regards to the purchase of three (3)
copiers from Adams Remco, Inc., 2612 Foundation Drive, South
Bend, Indiana.
It is noted that Savin Copier Model #9350 for the Mayor's Office
has a monthly payment of $204.65, Copier Model #9710 for the
Police Department has a monthly payment of $480.74 and Savin
Copier Model 9710 for the City's Print Shop has a monthly payment
of $480.74.
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Lease Agreements be approved
and executed. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (230) SEMI -AUTOMATIC HANDGUNS -
LESS TRADE IN OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY-THREE (243) SMITH AND WESSON
REVOLVERS
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak,
advised that the Police Department recommends that the bid of
Kiesler Police Supply, 3300 Industrial Parkway, Jeffersonville,
Indiana, be accepted for the .45 caliber semi -automatic weapons.
It is noted that bids for these weapons were opened by the Board
on February 24, 1992.
Chief Marciniak noted that the option they have selected and
recommend is based on bid number 2 (alternate). They wish to
purchase two hundred thirty (230) Glock M-21's, 45 A.C.P. with
nite sights at $450.00 each, two hundred thirty (230) 13-shot
magazines at $23.22 each, two hundred thirty (230) Safariland
M-200 BBW holsters at $42.50 each and two hundred thirty (230)
Safariland M-77V double mag pouches with velcro closures at
$15.50 each.
Chief Marciniak further noted that the recommendation for the
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M-200 holster is based on the advanced security features. A
thumb snap as well as a device to prevent the weapon from being
removed from the holster by unauthorized persons makes this
holster a better choice than the M-2 holster which costs less but
has no security devices.
The cost breakdown
is as follows:
230 Glock M-21's
with nite sites
$103,500.00
230 Glock M-21
13 shot magazines
$
5,340.60
230 Safariland
M-200 BBW holsters
$
9,775.00
230 Safariland
M-77V BBW double mag
pouch, velcro
$
3,565.00
SUBTOTAL:
$122,180.60
Trade-in of 240
Smith and Wesson
.357 revolvers
- $
38,400.00
TOTAL:
$
83,780.00
Assistant Chief Joel Wolvos was present and advised the Board
that it was originally their plan to trade in two hundred and
forty (240) weapons. However, at this time it appears that the
Department will be trading -in two hundred thirty-four (234).
It was noted that the bid outlined above and recommended for
award was the lowest bidder based on the second option selected.
Chief Wolvos noted that the holster selected has some additional
safety features that the other bid did not include.
Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the recommendation be
accepted and the bid be awarded. Mr. Caldwell seconded the
motion which carried.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) 1985 PIERCE MIDI PUMPER
Fire Chief Luther Taylor advised the Board that after reviewing
the one (1) bid which was received on March 2, 1992, from the
Osolo Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., 24936 Buddy
Street, Elkhart, Indiana, in the amount of $57,551.00 for the
purchase of the City's 1985 Pierce Midi Pumper Model
FA-CM-1000-501 G.M.C. Top Kick, he recommends that their bid be
awarded as submitted. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded. Mr.
Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - MAYFLOWER ROAD PHASE I - FROM OLD CLEVELAND ROAD TO
RELOCATED OLD CLEVELAND ROAD
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering,
recommended that the Board award the bid of Rieth-Riley
Construction Company, Inc., P.O. Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana,
in the amount of $640,464.82 for the above referred to project.
It is noted that this amount takes into consideration the
alternate for a deduct in cost if this company was awarded both
this project and the Old Cleveland Road Relocated Project. The
Old Cleveland Road Project was awarded to Rieth Riley on February
24, 1992. It was further noted that bids for this project were
opened by the Board on November 4, 1991. Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be
awarded. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD/REJECT QUOTATIONS:
- PLUMBING WORK - FIRE STATION #9 (2520 MISHAWAKA AVENUE
FIRE STATION #2 (110 E. MARION_) & FIRE STATION #4 (220
N. OLIVE STREET)
- PLUMBING WORK - FIRE STATION
- FURNACE WORK - FIRE STATION
- ROOFING WORK - FIRE STATION
- ELECTRICAL WORK - FIRE STATI
#9 (2520 MISHAWAKA AVENUE)
2 (110 E. MARION STREET)
8 (2402 TWYCKENHAM DRIVE)
N #9 (2520 MISHAWAKA AVENUE)
In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Luther Taylor advised that
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after reviewing the Quotations received on March 2, 1992, for the
above referred to projects, he recommends the award of the
following:
FIRE STATION #2 - PLUMBING
Niezgodski & Sons $3,198.00
1336 Elliott Street
South Bend, Indiana 46628
FIRE STATION #2 - FURNACE & AIR CONDITIONING
A.D. Mass & Sons (Armtrongs) $5,823.00
54865 Meadowview Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46628
FIRE STATION #4 - PLUMBING
Niezgodski & Sons $2,366.88
1336 Elliott Street
South Bend, Indiana 46628
FIRE STATION #9 - PLUMBING
Niezgodski & Sons $4,352.64
1336 Elliott Street
South Bend, Indiana 46628
FIRE STATION #9 - ELECTRICAL
Rick's Electric $1,895.00
17777 Roosevelt Road
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Chief Taylor noted that after further review, they have decided
at this time to discontinue work on the ejector pump at Fire
Station #9. Therefore, he recommended that the bids received for
this project be rejected.
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Chief's
recommendations be accepted, the above outlined Quotations be
awarded and the Quotations received for the installation of an
ejector pump at Fire Station #9 be rejected. Mrs. Mueller
seconded the motion which carried.
REQUESTS APPROVED:
- REQUEST OF HOSPICE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC TO CONDUCT
ANNUAL WALK FOR HOSPICE - OCTOBER 11 1992
- REQUEST OF IUSBe GREEN CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, MICHIANA
EARTH DAY COMMITTEE AND CLUB SHRED TO CONDUCT 3K AND 1OK
IN -LINE SKATING RACE - APRIL 26. 1992
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and
bureaus have reviewed the above referred to requests which were
submitted to the Board on February 24, 1992, and approval is
recommended.
Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request of
Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc., be approved. Mr. Caldwell
seconded the motion which carried.
Additionally, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the request of
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IUSBe Green, etc. be approved subject to the execution of the
Board's standard Agreement and appropriate insurance. Mr.
Leszczynski,seconded the motion which carried.
BIDS:
CAB AND CHASSIS
ROLL BOX SERVICES TO HAUL "WHITE GOODS", RUBBISH AN:
WASTE HAULING SERVICES
DEMOLITION AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - WEST WASHINGTON
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter
from Mr. Robert Kruszynski, Manager, Department of Sanitation,
requesting that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for
one (1) combination jet rodder/vacuum machine including cab and
chassis. This unit will be used by the Department of Sanitation
sewer maintenance crews and will be an additional unit that has
been budgeted for 1992 with no trade in. Mrs. Mueller made a
motion that this request be -approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the
motion which carried.
Additionally, Mr. Kruszynski requested that the Board advertise
for the receipt of bids for roll box services to haul "white
goods" rubbish and "special waste" picked up by the Bureau of
Solid Waste, Neighborhood Code Enforcement, Waste Water Treatment
and any other City department involved in pickup of large waste
items not considered normal household trash. This contract will
commence from the date the bid is awarded for a period of one (1)
year. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this request be
approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
Finally, in a letter to the Board, Mr. David L. Norris, Project
Manager, West Washington -Chapin Revitalization Project, requested
that the Board advertise for receipt of bids for the following:
DEMOLITION
Package #1: 1215 1/2 W. Washington
1217-1221 W. Washington (garage)
1225-1227 W. Washington
1237 1/2 W. Washington
1234-1236 W. Washington
Package #2: 1212 W. Washington
1214 W. Washington
1218 W. Washington
1226 W. Washington
1228 W. Washington
1230 W. Washington
Additionally, it is requested that the Board advertise for the
receipt of bids for the abatement of asbestos in the following
buildings:
Package #3 1216 W. Washington
1237 1/2 W. Washington
1327 1/2 W. Washington
Mr. Norris noted that all of the properties are within the West
Washington Chapin Development Area and are owned by the South
Bend Department of Redevelopment.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, these requests were approved.
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APPROVE REQUEST OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE BOARD TO
ACT AS AGENT IN REGARDS TO PHASE III STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR
DEMOLITION PROJECT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. K.C. Pocius, Project Manager,
Department of Economic Development, advised that the
Redevelopment Commission requests that the Board act as agent for
them regading Phase III of the Studebaker Corridor demolition
project. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request be
approved. Mr. Caldwell 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-
- OF CITY AWNING TO INSTALL AWNINGS AT 109 W. WASHINGTON AND
110 NORTH MAIN STREET
Mr. Hank Craft, City Awning of South Bend, 1731 South
Franklin Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to
install fabric awnings at R.J.'s Espresso, 109 West
Washington, South Bend, Indiana, and Louie's Deli, 110 North
Main Street, South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Craft advised that the
downtown redevelopment committee has approved the fabric,
color, lettering, design and etc. Mr. Craft noted that the
awnings will be installed eight feet (8') six inches (61')
from sidewalk level to the bottom of the awning. Mr. Craft
submitted with the request a diagram of the awning for each
location.
- OF AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT WALK - OCTOBER 4
1992
Ms. Katy Gray, Regional Director, American Diabetes
Association Indiana Affiliate, Inc., Northwest Region, 115
South Lafayette Boulevard, Suite 407, South Bend, Indiana,
requested permission to conduct the 1992 Walktoberfest on
Sunday, October 4, 1992, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Ms. Gray
submitted with the request the proposed route for this Walk.
She advised that approximately four hundred (400) individuals
are expected to participate and that they intend to stay off
the streets except when crossing and will walk only on the
sidewalks along the route.
- OF GIBSON-LEWIS TO PLACE A DUMPSTER ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1992
Mr. Don Berta, Vice -President, Gibson -Lewis, Inc., 1001 West
llth Street, P.O. Box 488, Mishawaka, Indiana 46546,
requested permission to locate a dumpster on the public
right-of-way on Navarre Street at Memorial Hospital until
December 31, 1992. Mr. Berta noted that this dumpster is
required in conjunction with the project they are performing
on the 5th floor of the hospital.
REQUEST OF THE AUSTIN COMPANY TO CLOSE THE SIDEWALK ALONG COLFAX
AVENUE DIRECTLY TO THE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH MAILROOM ADDITION PROJECT UNTIL OCTOBER
1992 - REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Curt Miller, Project Manager, The
Austin Company, 3700 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio, requested
the closure of the sidewalk along Colfax Avenue directly to the
south of the South Bend Tribune in conjunction with Phase One:
Mailroom Addition Project. Mr. Miller submitted drawings which
indicate that proposed barricades would be built in front of the
Tribune's property and prohibit access along the sidewalk in the
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east/west direction. It is requested that the barricades be in
place from late March, 1992 until October 1992. Mr. Miller noted
that the barricades are required to allow safe construction
vehicle access on and off of the site. Vehicles will be entering
the site from Colfax Avenue in the south. The sidewalk should be
closed to maintain pedestrian safety. The proposed barricades
will allow a higher degree of assurance there will be no conflict
between construction activity and pedestrians.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by
Mrs. Mueller and carried, the above request was referred to the
appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and
recommendation.
APPROVE REQUEST OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE
TO UTILIZE FIRE STATIONS FOR VOTING PURPOSES - MAY 5, 1992 AND
NOVEMBER 3, 1992
Mr. Kenneth P. Fedder, Chairman, St. Joseph County Democratic
Central Committee, P.O. Box 1375, South Bend, Indiana, requested
permission to utilize the following City fire stations as polling
places on primary election day May 5, 1992 and general election
day November 3, 1992:
Fire
Station
#2
120
East Marion Street
Fire
Station
#7
1616
Portage Avenue
Fire
Station
#9
2520
Mishawaka Avenue
Fire
Station
#3
1805
McKinley Avenue
Fire
Station
#10
308
West Ireland Road
Fire
Station
#6
4302
Western Avenue
Fire
Station
#5
2221
Prairie Avenue
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request be approved. Mrs.
Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
REQUESTS REFERRED:
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, the following requests were referred to the
appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and
recommendation:
- REQUEST OF SOUTH BEND AREA CRIME STOPPERS TO CONDUCT 5TH
ANNUAL CRIME STOPPERS MOONLIGHT WALK - JUNE 14, 1992
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Paul R. Obermeyer, Walk
Director, South Bend Area Crime Stoppers, Inc., 701 West
Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to
conduct the Fifth Annual Crime Stoppers Moonlight Walk on
Sunday, June 14, 1992 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Obermeyer noted that Coveleski Stadium has once again
kindly granted them permission to utilize the stadium
facilities to coordinate their walk activity and Mikki
Dobski, Director, Office of Community Affairs, is also
involved in this event. Mr. Obermyer submitted with his
request the proposed route of the Walk.
- REQUEST OF SHELTERCOM TO INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 45-50 BUS
SHELTERS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Mr. Robert K. Pickering, ShelterCom, P.O. Box 6667, South
Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Board a Proposal to install a
bus passenger shelter system on the public right-of-way
throughout the City of South Bend. Mr. Pickering noted that
plans call for the installation of approximately forty-five
(45) to fifty (50) shelters throughout the City. Full
implementation of the proposal is projected to take two (2)
to three (3) years. ShelterCom proposes to erect bus
shelters at those locations that are mutually agreed upon by
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both ShelterCom and the City and will regularly consult with
the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (TRANSPO) in
selecting the most desireable locations. All bus stop
shelters are proposed to be erected on the public
right-of-way along the street frontage and along TRANSPO
routes. In exchange for the exclusive concession to build
bus stop shelters in the public right-of-way, ShelterCom will
pay the City a semi-annual percentage equal to five per cent
(5%) of the gross receipts of ShelterCom during the preceding
six (6) month period derived from advertisements placed in
all bus stop shelters located on the rights -of -way.
- REQUEST FOR DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a
letter from Ms. Nancy Pabreza, Case Manager, Area Agency on
Aging/REAL Services of St. Joseph County, Inc., 622 North
Michigan Street, P.O. Box 1835, South Bend, Indiana, on
behalf of Ms. Mary Bailey, requesting that the parking space
in front of the house at 2421 Westmoor Street be designated
as a handicapped parking space. Ms. Pabreza noted that Ms.
Bailey is eighty-seven (87) years old and due to severe
arthritis and is unable to ambulate except with a cane. This
inhibits her ability to maneuver around or between cars which
park in front of her house and driveway.
REQUEST OF SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND
WSBT-TV TO ADD TRIATHLON EVENTS TO 8TH ANNUAL SUNBURST
MARATHON, 5K AND 10K FOOT RACES - JUNE 6, 1992
Ms. Joyce Fox, Events Coordinator, South Bend Tribune, 225
West Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Board
that due to the addition of a Triathlon (swim, bike and run)
to the list of Sunburst events, the sponsors of the Sunburst
are asking for permission to add this event. It is noted
that this event will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the lake on the
Campus of Notre Dame. Submitted to the Board with this
request was the proposed route for this added event.
APPROVE REQUEST OF FIRE DEPARTMENT TO AD
OF BIDS FOR REFURBISHING ONE (1) 1983 3-
CHASSIS PUMPER
In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief
the Board advertise for the receipt
1983 3-D 1500 G.P.M. Duplex Chassis
motion that the request be approved.
motion which carried.
TISE FOR THE RECEIPT
5000 G.P.M. DUPLEX
Luther Taylor requested that
of bids to Refurbish One (1)
Pumper. Mrs. Mueller made a
Mr. Caldwell seconded the
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATIONS - SECONDHAND DEALERS -
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the following four (4) secondhand
dealers license applications have been received:
NAME:
BY:
ADDRESS:
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING:
NAME:
BY:
ADDRESS:
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING:
THE BUDGET OUTLET
David Pietrzak
2309 Lincolnway West
Used furniture, odds and ends
WHOLESALE SURPLUS
Jack Ford
922 South Michigan Street
Surplus merchandise
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NAME:
BY:
ADDRESS:
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING:
NAME:
BY:
ADDRESS:
FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SELLING:
MARCH 16, 1992
ANCHOR SALE
Howard D. Charles
1020 Lincolnway West
Clothes, jewelry, dishes, all
smaller household items, books
WEST END TRADING COMPANY
Jerry C. Beatty
2802 West Western Avenue
New and used general
merchandise
It is noted that favorable recommendations have been received
from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Department of Code
Enforcement, Police Department and Fire Department on the above
applications. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by
Mrs. Mueller and carried, the above license applications were
approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for
issuance of licenses.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
carried, the following seven (7) traffic control devices were
approved:
1. REMOVAL: Handicap Parking Space
LOCATION: 1718 South Twyckenham
REMARKS: Mr. Grover, resident, advised
that space is no longer required
2. NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Parking Space
LOCATION: 817 South Walnut
REMARKS: Requested by Mr. Robert Banaszak
3. REMOVAL OF: Handicap Parking Space
LOCATION: 830 30th Street
REMARKS: Mrs. Charles Vollmer, resident.,
advised that the space is no
longer required.
4. NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
5. NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
6. NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
No Parking School Days
No Parking Bus Zone
No Parking - Cushing east side
Beale -Bryan - School Days 7 a.m.
- 4 p.m., No Parking Beale south
side Cushing 1/2 block east -
School Days 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., No
Parking Beale north side Cushing
1/2 block east Bus. Zone 7 a.m. 4
p.m.
Update requested by Mr. Dale
McColley - Brown School
Handicap Parking Space
Main Street - 500 block north,
west side
Requested by South Bend Medical
Foundation
Stop Sign (24x24)
Ash Lane and Southeast
"T" Intersection
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LOCATION:
REMARKS:
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Stop Sign (24x24)
Farneman and Carroll
"T" Intersection
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board,is inreceiptof two (2)
lists as submitted by the Department of Code Enforcement
indicating that fifty-four (54) miscellaneous properties were
cleaned by the Department from February 24, 1992 to March 3,
1992. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the list be accepted
for filing. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Deputy Controllers Office has
submitted claims in the amounts of $2,902,324.70 and
$1,878,192.04 and recommended approval.
Additionally, Mr. Juan A. Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of
Northern Indiana, submitted two (2) lists containing claims
totalling $97,731.11 and $261,518.74 and recommended approval.
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell 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
motion made
carried, the
no further business to come before the Board, upon a
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
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Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk