HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/92 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
MARCH 23, 1992
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:33 a.m. on Monday, March 23; 1992, by Board President John E.
Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. James R. Caldwell and Mrs.
Mary H. Mueller present.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on
March 16, 1992, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) INDUSTRIAL LOADER/BACKHOE
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids
for the above referred to equipment. The Clerk tendered proofs
of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the
Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following
bids were opened and publicly read:
HOWELL TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
480 Blaine Street
Gary, Indiana 46406
Mr. Mike Frederick, Sales Representative, advised that they
are unable to submit a bid at this time as they cannot comply
with specifications.
BRANDEIS INDIANA EQUIPMENT
4530 Merchant Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46856-1139
Bid was signed by Mr. Dale Reisman, General Manager, 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) New JCB Model 215 Loader/Backhoe 2WD $48,008.00
Alternate Bid:
One JCB Model 2155 Loader/Backhoe 4x4x4 $64,940.00
Warranty:
One (1) year/unlimited hours complete machine. Two (2)
years/2000 hours on the powertrain. Three (3) years/
3000 hours on fabrication and welds of the frame, loader
arms and backhoe boom.
Trade -In:
One (1) 1973 John Deere 410, SIN 173296T $2,500.00
Addendum #1:
One (1) JBC Nidek 215 Loader/Backhoe 4 WD $53,195.00
as specified with the following exceptions -
Backhoe
Extendable dipperstick digging depth
19'8"
General:
Machine operating weight 15,540 lbs.
A.H. CHOITZ & COMPANY, INC.
25166 West State Road #2
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. James E. Colley, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and a Bid Bond in the amount of $6,530.00 was
submitted.
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BID:
One (1) Loader/Backhoe 510D John Deere $61,000.00
Less Trade-in John Deere 410 WLH
SIN 173296 - $10,000.00
$51,000.00
Option:
Mechanical Front
Wheel Drive
Add:
$ 4,296.00
Delivery:
Thirty (30) to
forty-five
(45)
days.
MAC DONALD MACHINERY COMPANY, INC.
3911 Limestone Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark J. Johnston, Secretary, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a ten per cent (100)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID:
One (1) New 680L Case Loader/Backhoe $56,500.00
Trade-in of One (1) 1973 John Deere 410
SIN 173296T - $ 6,000.00
Addendum Option:
Aforementioned machine model with all specifications
but also including 4-wheel drive:
Add: $ 3,200.00
Alternate Bid:
One (1) Case Loader/Backhoe 590 Turbo $51,050.00
Trade-in of John Deere 410 - SIN 173296T - $ 6,000.00
MAC ALLISTER MACHINERY COMPANY, INC.
7515 East 30th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
Bid was signed by Mr. (name unreadable), Treasurer,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a ten per cent (100) Bid
Bond was submitted.
BID:
One (1) Caterpillar Model 446 Backhoe $82,503.00
Trade-in of one (1) 1973 JD Model 410,
SIN 173296T
Total cash net difference w/trade purchase
price F.O.B. South Bend, IN $67,503.00
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.
NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION - VACATION OF 1ST E/W ALLEY SOUTH OF
SOUTH BEND AVENUE RUNNING EAST FROM NOTRE DAME AVENUE
It is noted that this was the date set for the Board's
recommendation concerning the Vacation Petition as filed by
Attorney Kenneth P. Fedder, Suite 300, 205 West Jefferson
Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of Mahmoud A. Hussein,
744 Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, to vacate the
following alley:
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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 1st north/south
alley east of Notre Dame Avenue, all in "Sorin's
1st Addition to the Town of Lowell."
Mrs. Mueller noted that the Board is now in receipt of
unfavorable recommendations from the Fire Department and the
Department of Code Enforcement concerning this Vacation
Petition. Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that a negative
recommendation be forwarded to the Common Council concerning this
Petition. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-1992 - DISPOSAL/TRADE-IN OF OBSOLETE
EQUIPMENT (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak submitted to the Board�a list of
serial numbers for two hundred thirty four (234) Smith and Wesson
.357 handguns to be declared obsolete. These handguns will be
offered to Kiesler Police Supply, in trade, towards the purchase
of two hundred thirty (230) .45 Glock M-21's which have been
authorized for purchase by the Board.
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. 14-1992 was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-1992
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVING THE TRADE-IN OR EXCHANGE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
AS PART OF PURCHASE PRICE OF PROPERTY OF SIMILAR NATURE
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works
of the City of South Bend that the following described property
is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and should be
traded in or exchanged for property of a similar nature:
TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (234) SMITH AND WESSON
.357 HANDGUNS
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works
of the City of South Bend that the following described property
is of a similar nature to the above -described property and should
be purchased, with the above -described property being traded in
so as to reduce the purchase price, in part or in full:
TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (230) GLOCK M-21'S WITH NITE SITES
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-9 authorizes the Board of Public Works
to trade in or exchange City -owned property for partial or full
reduction in the purchase price of property of similar nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The following described property shall be traded in or
exchanged as a reduction on the purchase price of the following
described property of a similar nature:
PROPERTY TO BE TRADED -IN: TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (234)
SMITH AND WESSON .357 HANDGUNS
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PROPERTY TO BE PURCHASED:
TWO HUNDRED 'THIRTY (230) GLOCK
M-21'S WITH NITE SITES
2. That the latter described property, in No. 1 immediately
above, shall be purchased from Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., 3300
Industrial Parkway, Jeffersonville, Indiana, for a total purchase
price of eighty four thousand seven hundred forty dollars and
sixty cents ($84,740.60) the same reflecting a reduction for the
trade-in or exchange of the former described property, in No. 1
immediately above.
3. That the traded in or exchanged property, to wit:
TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (234) SMITH AND WESSON
.357 HANDGUNS
shall be removed from the inventory of the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of March, 1992.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
s/Mary H. Mueller, Member
ATTEST:
s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FOOT RACES
AND SIMILAR EVENTS - 22ND ANNUAL WALK AMERICA - APRIL 25 1992
Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to Resolution No. 9-1985,
establishing policies and fees for foot races and similar events,
adopted by the Board of Public Works on March 4, 1985, the March
of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, sponsors of the 22nd Annual
Walk America, to be held on April 25, 1992, have fulfilled
Resolution requirements and the appropriate Agreement for Use of
Public Right -Of -Way for foot Races and Similar Events is being
submitted to the Board at this time for approval.
It was noted that on January 6, 1992, the Board of Public Works
approved the date for this event subject to the sponsor meeting
all Resolution requirements.
As those requirements have now been met, upon a motion made by
Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) PORTABLE TROMMEL SCREENING PLANT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Robert Kruszynski, Manager,
Department of Sanitation, advised that he has reviewed the three
(3) bids received by the Board on March 16, 1992 from Best
Equipment, Fuel Harvesters Equipment and Aring Equipment Company
for one (1) portable trommel screening plant. Mr. Kruszynski
stated that they are recommending the acceptance of the low bid
submitted by Aring Equipment Company, Inc., 13001 West Silver
Spring Drive, Butler, WI, as follows:
Base Bid• $108,225.00
Options-
One (1) complete set of trommel
screen cloth 1/2 by 1/2" $ 2,187.00
One (1) Shredder/hydraulic raise
and lower with variable speed
hydraulic drive $ 9,375.00
TOTAL BID AWARD: $119,787.00
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Mrs. Mueller made a motion that
and the bid as outlined above be
the motion which carried. .
the recommendation be accepted
approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded
REQUEST OF CHET WAGGONER LITTLE LEAGUE TO CONDUCT OPENING DAY
PARADE - MAY 2, 1992 - REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Georgia Campbell, President, Chet
Waggoner Little League, 1846 North Huey Street, South Bend,
Indiana, requested permission to conduct its Annual Opening Day
Parade on Saturday, May 2, 1992. The route to be utilized is as
follows:
Begin at Coveleski Stadium west parking lot, proceed
North on Taylor Street to Washington Street, east on
Washington to William Street, north on William to Portage
Avenue, north on Portage to Boland Drive, east on Boland
to Riverside Drive, north on Riverside to the Chet Waggoner
Park entrance which is located at the rear of the St. Joseph
County Highway Garage at 3301 Riverside Drive.
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that this request be referred to the
appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and
recommendation. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE REQUEST OF TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO OCCUPY THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON WASHINGTON STREET IN FRONT OF VALLEY
AMERICAN BANK
Mr. Leszczynski noted that on March 2, 1992, Ms. Mae Keshavarz,
Assistant Engineer, Turner Construction Company, 230 South
LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, submitted an application for a
permit allowing temporary use of the public right-of-way for the
installation of a sidewalk bridge and pedestrian walkway adjacent
to the Valley American Bank Building for a period of two (2) to
three (3) months.
It is noted that this request has been reviewed by the
appropriate City departments and bureaus and approval is
recommended. Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the
request be approved subject to the Contractor providing to the
City a Bond in the amount of $50,000.00 and a Certificate of
Insurance, naming the City of South Bend as additional insured in
the amounts of $300,000.00 per occurance and $5,000,000.00
aggregate. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE PAYMENT REOUISITION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a South
Bend Redevelopment Authority Parking Garage Facility Construction
Fund Payment Requisition and Certificate for Payment of the Board
of Public Works.
It is noted that this is Certificate No. 24 and indicates that
the Payee is Kaser-Spraker Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 3605,
South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $25,325.00 for the St.
Joseph/Wayne Street Parking Garage Additional Metal Security
Screen Project. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Certificate
be approved and executed. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Engineering Department has
recommended that Contractor's Bond for Jimmie Poindexter be
approved effective March 23, 1992. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the
above bond was approved.
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APPROVE TITLE SHEET - NI
MARCH 23, 1992
iVENUE PARKIr
KD LANDSCA:
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of the Title
Sheet for the above referred to project which will take place on
Niles Avenue from Jefferson north. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion
that the Title Sheet be approved and signed. 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 as submitted by E-Rect-0,
Inc., 12807 McKinley Highway, Mishawaka, Indiana, was accepted
for filing.
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of two (2)
lists as submitted by the Department of Code Enforcement
indicating that forty-one (41) miscellaneous properties were
cleaned by the Department from March 9, 1992 to March 13, 1992.
Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the lists be accepted for
filing. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Deputy Controllers Office has
submitted claims in the amount of $2,092,180.37 and recommended
approval. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the
claims be approved and the report 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 9:47 a.m.
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Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
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Join E. Leszczyfiskf
James R. Ca well