HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/92 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 1992
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:31 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 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 Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on
November 2, 1992, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - DEMOLITION - SOUT
(STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT
This was the date set for receiving
for the above referred to project.
publication of Notice in the South
Tri-County News which were found to
bids were opened and publicly read:
BORDEN
and opening of sealed bids
The Clerk tendered proofs of
Bend Tribune and the
be sufficient. The following
RIGGS DEMOLITION COMPANY
901 Dumesnil Street
Louisville, KY 40203-3125
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas R. Riggs, President, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Bid Bond in the amount
of $10,000.00 was submitted.
BID: $167,000.00
BRADBERRY BROTHERS, INC.
20061 Dice Street
South Bend, IN 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. W. J. Bradberry, President, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: $165,000.00
RITSCHARD BROTHERS, INC.
1204 West Sample Street
South Bend, IN 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: $142,336.00
LA FREE EXCAVATING, INC.
1251 West Third Street
Osceola, IN 46561
Bid was signed by Mr. Greg LaFree, Assistant 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: $126,784.00
WARNER AND SONS. INC.
P.O. Box 87
Elkhart, IN 46515
Bid was signed by Mr. Jack
Collusion Affidavit was in
Warner, President, Non -
order, Non -Discrimination
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Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (50)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: $136,195.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Engineering
Department for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - ROOF REPAIR - CENTURY CENTER
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board
to open bids for Century Center for the above referred to
project.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a sealed
bid from Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc., 1703 South
Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana. The bid contains an
Official Check in the amount of $3,035.40 as bid security but no
bid amount is indicated on any documents submitted. Mr.
Leszczynski noted that only one (1) page of the State Board of
Accounts Form 96 was submitted. The page indicating the amount
bid for the project was not submitted with the bid.
The following bid was read:
MIDLAND ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
52369 U.S. 33 North
South Bend, IN 46637
Bid was submitted by Mr. Charles W. Frazier, President.
BID: $83,270.00
Alternate R-1 - Deduct: $2,000.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, the above bid was referred to Century Center for
review and award.
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY AND AWARD OF QUOTATION - SAMPLE STREET
SEWER REPLACEMENT
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised
the Board that he has solicited Quotations for the emergency
replacement of sewer in Sample Street from Lafayette Boulevard
westward toward the Municipal Services Facility. Ken Herceg and
Associates completed plans for the project and they were made
available to nine (9) invited companies on October 30, 1992.
Seven (7) responses were received seven (7) days later, on
November 6, 1992 as follows:
WOODRUFF & SONS, INC. $297,185.55
2125 East U.S. Highway 12
P.O. Box 450
Michigan City, IN 46360
DYE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. $363,000.00
3535 Monroe Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
SMALL, INC. $340,899.98
25190 State Road 4
North Liberty, IN 46554
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. $276,882.93
P.O. Box 1775
South Bend, IN 46634
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HRP CONSTRUCTION, INC.
5777 Cleveland Road
P.O. Box 266
South Bend, IN 46624-0266
WARNER AND SONS, INC.
29099 U.S. 33 West
Elkhart, IN 46516
SELGE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
1117 Oakdale Avenue
Niles, MI 49120-4248
$255,885.82
$301,302.48
$322,763.37
Mr. Littrell therefore recommended that the Board declare that an
emergency exists and award the low Quotation submitted by HRP
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $255,885.82. Additionally,
Mr. Littrell asked that the Board approve and execute the
appropriate Construction Contract for this project.
Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Board invoke
its emergency powers and determine and declare that an emergency
exists, that the low Quotation of HRP Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $255,885.82 be awarded and that the Construction
Contract for this project be approved and executed. Mrs. Mueller
seconded the motion which carried.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS AND AWARD OF QUOTATION - CURB AND SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Leszczynski stated that this was the date set for the
receiving and opening of Quotations for the above referred to
project which consists of constructing new curbs along various
existing driveways and parking areas at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant and constructing a new sidewalk from the Chlorination
Building east to the headwall of the plant outfall. The
following Quotations were opened and read:
KASER-SPRAKER_ CONSTRUCTION, INC.
25487 West State Road 2
South Bend, IN 46619
Quotation was signed by Mr. Gary L. Spraker, President.
QUOTATION: $14,725.70
WALSH & KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
Quotation was signed by Mr. Douglas V. Kesler, General
Manager.
QUOTATION: $12,554.00
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the above Quotations be
referred to the Division of Environmental Services and the
Engineering Department for immediate review and recommendation.
Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. Following that
review, Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering
and Mr. Bob Toppel, Division of Environmental Services,
recommended that the Board award the low Quotation submitted by
Walsh & Kelly, Inc., in the amount of $12,554.00. Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and
the Quotation be awarded. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which
carried.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - CONSTRUCTION OF POLE BUILDING - DIVISION
OF EQUIPMENT SERVICES
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board has been advised that
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this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed
Quotations for the above referred to project which entails the
construction and materials for a 361x121x12' painted steel post
building. The following Quotations were opened and read:
BURNS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
P.O. Box 127
Macy, Indiana 46951
Quotation was signed by Mr. Jim Early.
QUOTATION: $17,829.00
BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
1433 Monroe Street
Rochester, Indiana 46975
Quotation was signed by Mr. Bill Vance, Owner.
QUOTATION: $19,200.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, the above Quotations were referred to the Division
of Equipment Services for review and recommendation.
OPENING AND AWARD OF QUOTATION - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - 1304 S.
Mr. Leszczynski stated that this was the date set for the receipt
of Quotations for the removal of asbestos from the above referred
to vacant structures located in the Studebaker Corridor. The
following Quotation was opened and read:
SPECIALTY SYSTEMS OF SOUTH BEND, INC.
1408 Elwood Avenue, Suite 306
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Quotation was signed by Mr. James E. King, Vice -President.
QUOTATION: $785.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
carried, the above Quotation was awarded.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE 1ST NIS ALLEY
W. OF S. MAGNOLIA
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Common Council has submitted
to the Board a Vacation Petition as completed by Thomas and Diana
Lykowski, 1515 South Magnolia Street, to vacate the following
alley:
The first north/south alley west of S. Magnolia
from the south right-of-way line of an alley
running along the Penn Central Railroad and between
S. Magnolia Street and S. Nash Street, and the
north right-of-way line of the first east/west
alley south of the Penn Central Railroad for a
distance of approximately 379.85 feet and a width
of approximately 16 feet. Part situated in Oliver's
Second Addition in the City of South Bend, Indiana.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable
recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Police
Department, Department of Sanitation and the Department of Public
Works. The Area Plan Commission, Fire Department and the
Department of Economic Development also submitted favorable
recommendations but all mentioned concerns about access to a
garage that is located on the alley to be vacated.
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Based on the recommendations received, Mr. Caldwell made a motion
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at the Board send to the Common Council a favorable
recommendation concerning this alley vacation. Mrs. Mueller
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSENTS TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
REMONSTRATE:
- LOT #7, DIXIE-BY-HOMES ADDITION
- SPRINGWOOD ESTATES - SECTION I
Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Engineering Department has
submitted a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to
Remonstrate as signed by Ms. Maureen C. Virgil, 125 East Pendle
Street, (Lot #7, Dixie -By -Homes Addition - Key #03-1135-0368),
South Bend, Indiana. 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 this property, Ms.
Virgil waives and releases any and all right to remonstrate
against future annexation of the property by the City.
The Board is also in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and
Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Mr. David A.
Eckrich, President and Ms. Betty J. Babcock, Secretary, Adams
Road Development Corporation, in regards to Springwood Estates,
Section I.
Additionally, the Engineering Department has submitted a Consent
as executed by Iris Weiss Sessions, President and Harlan H.
Sessions, Secretary/Treasurer, Weiss Homes, Inc., 828 East
Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, in regards to
Farmington Meadows, Phase II. Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a
motion that the Consents be accepted and approved. Mr. Caldwell
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE RELEASE OF EASEMENT - KENSINGTON FARMS
Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller advised that this
Release of Easement concerns an Easement for a storm sewer in the
Kensington Farms Subdivision. She noted that this sewer is not
yet laid but this subdivision is being replatted and the sewer
easement being conveyed to the City is being moved as part of the
replat. Therefore this Easement needs to be released. Mrs.
Mueller made a motion that the Release be approved and executed.
Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
ArrRUVE AGREEMENT - NORTHERN INDIANA COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT - (SOUTH SHORE)
Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller advised that Mr. Carl
P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, has submitted to
the Board an Agreement between the City and the Northern Indiana
Commuter Transportation District regarding the South Shore. This
Agreement involves various matters relating to the South Shore
relocation to the airport having to do with South Shore crossings
at Bendix and Lincolnway and provides for such items as
signalization and drainage as well as reimbursing the City
$6,000.00 to pay for the City's expenses in this regard. Mrs.
Mueller noted that the Engineering Department has recommended
approval of this Agreement.
It is noted that the Agreement indicates that at the intersection
of the District's right-of-way with Bendix Drive north of
Lincolnway, the District will install inlet/catch basins at the
southeast and northeast corners of the crossing. The City will
provide reclaimed castings appropriate for use with the
District's materials at this location. Additionally, with
regard to Hartzer Street crossing, the parties agree that the
District may temporarily barricade the Hartzer Street crossing
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from vehicular traffic over its.right-of-way, that the City will
obtain land as and where needed from the landowners on either the
north or south sides of Hartzer Street to the extent necessary to
provide sufficient space for installation of a cul-de-sac meeting
minimal municipal standards of forty-two feet (421) minimum
turning radius, and the District will pay for and complete the
installation of the cul-de-sac when the land is secured by the
City. The work will be initiated as and when weather permits and
with prior consultation with the City.
Also, the District, will, at the time the Agreement is executed
provide the City with $6,000.00 as its share of costs with
respect to purchase of land and other expenses which the City may
incur with respect to this Agreement. Finally, the City will
install appropriate preemption controls at Prast Street, Bonds
Avenue and Ardmore Trail.
Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this Agreement be
approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried.
In response to questions from the news media concerning the work
done to relocate the South Shore to the airport, Mr. Carl P.
Littrell advised that the system is functional at this time.
However, work still has to be completed which include gates and
curbing. It was noted that several businesses in the area,
including the AAA Credit Union, lost some of their accesses to
their businesses due to this project.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 1512 RUSH STREET -
REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Columbus Coleman, 601 East Indiana,
South Bend, Indiana, advised that he is interested in purchasing
the City -owned property at 1512 Rush Street. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the
request was referred to the appropriate City departments and
bureaus for review and recommendation.
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RADIOS (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief
the Fire Department requests that the
receipt of bids as follows:
- PORTABLE
Luther Taylor advised that
Board advertise for the
1992
Thirty-five (35) two-way portable radios with vehicular
chargers
Twenty (20) shoulder mikes to be listed separately as an
option.
1993
Twenty-five (25) two-way portable radios with vehicular
chargers.
1994
Twenty (20) two-way portable radios with vehicular
chargers.
Chief Taylor noted that the method of payment for the 1992
purchase will be from the Fire Department's 1992 budget. The
following years will be determined at a later date.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
and carried, the request was approved.
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APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - ONE (1)
1500 GPM TRIPLE COMBINATION MOTORIZED PUMPING APPARATUS (FIRE
DEPARTMENT)
Fire Chief Luther Taylor requested that the Board advertise for
the receipt of bids for immediate delivery one (1) 1500 GPM
triple combination motorized pumping apparatus for the Fire
Department. Chief Taylor noted that this vehicle will replace a
1985 Midi Pumper which will become available for sale. Lease
purchase agreements, funded by the Emergency Medical Services
Capital Improvement Fund, will be the method used for payment.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, the request was approved.
AWARD BID - THREE (3) USED FOUR DOOR SEDANS (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Fire Chief Luther Taylor informed members of the Board that he
has reviewed the one (1) bid received on November 2, 1992, for
three (3) used four door sedans for the Fire Department. Chief
Taylor recommends that the Board award the bid of Gates Chevrolet
Corporation, 401 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana
as follows:
Three (3) used 1992 Chevrolet Corsica
four (4) door sedans as per specifications
Net Price Each: $ 8,675.00
Total Award: $26,025.00
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted
and the bid be awarded. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which
carried.
REQUESTS APPROVED:
OF SUNBEAM PRODUCTIONS TO OCCUPY THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FILMING OF THE MOVIE "RUDY" -
NOVEMRRR 9_ 17 AWn ?n 1QQ7
- OF SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY TO CONDUCT MARCH - NOVEMBER 10
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 November 2, 1992, and approval is
recommended. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the
request of Sunbeam Productions be approved. Mrs. Mueller
seconded the motion which carried. Additionally, Mr. Leszczynski
made a motion that the request of the South East Community to
conduct a March on November 10, 1992 be approved. Mrs. Mueller
seconded the motion which carried.
REQUEST OF SOUTH BEND REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ART TO PLACE SIGNS IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - DENIED
It is noted that on August 31, 1992, the Board received a request
from Ms. Leslie Gitlin, Publicist, South Bend Regional Museum of
Art, requesting that the City's Bureau of Traffic and Lighting
install forty-seven (47) 3611x30" vertical directional signs to
the Museum on poles that currently house the directional signs to
the Century Center. It is further noted that this request has
been reviewed by the various City departments and bureaus and at
this time is recommended for denial.
Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller stated that she
recommends that this request be denied as the public right-of-way
can only be used for public information signs which include signs
containing emergency or legal notices and regulatory information.
Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the request be
denied. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and
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carried, the following eight (8) traffic control devices were
approved:
1. NEW INSTALLATION: HANDICAP PARKING SPACE
LOCATION: 1006 East Wayne Street
REMARKS: Pursuant to request submitted
to the Board on October 26,
1992. Ms. Joni Aldridge has met
all requirements.
2. NEW INSTALLATION: HANDICAP PARKING SPACE
LOCATION: 2638 West Washington
REMARKS: Pursuant to request submitted to
the Board on November 2, 1992.
Mrs. Josephine Hoskins has met
all,requirements.
3. NEW INSTALLATION: HANDICAP PARKING SPACE
LOCATION: 901 Donmoyer
REMARKS: Ms. Harriet Call has met all
requirements.
4. NEW INSTALLATION: NO PARKING
LOCATION: 2000 block of Ironwood Circle
REMARKS: Relieve traffic flow problems
5. REMOVAL OF: HANDICAP PARKING SPACE
LOCATION: 1131 Oak Park Court
REMARKS: Resident, Mr. Salvator Crimaldi
is moving and space is no longer
required.
6. LOCATION: CLOSE OLD CLEVELAND ROAD FROM
MAYFLOWER TO U.S. 31 BYPASS
REMARKS: Airport 2010 Project
7. NEW INSTALLATION: SPEED LIMIT - 35 MPH
LOCATION: Open Nimtz Parkway from
Mayflower to U.S. 31 Bypass
REMARKS: Airport 2010 Project
8. NEW INSTALLATION: SPEED LIMIT - 25 MPH
LOCATION: Mayflower Road from Old
Cleveland to Nimtz Parkway
REMARKS: Airport 2010 Project
APPROVE TITLE SHEETS
- SPRINGWOOD ESTATES - WATER
- FARMINGTON MEADOWS - PHASE II (SEWER/WATER)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller
and carried, the above referred to title sheets were approved and
signed.
APPROVE RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL LICENSE APPLICATION
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a license
application for Rubbish and Garbage Removal Service as submitted
by Mr. Willie J. Alsander, Sr., 3719 W. Jefferson, South Bend,
Indiana. It is noted that this license application has been
reviewed by the Department of Code Enforcement and is recommended
for approval. Additionally, the Bureau of Solid Waste has
inspected and approved the vehicle to be utilized in this
operation. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the
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license application be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the
motion which carried.
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Department of Code Enforcement
has submitted two (2) lists containing fifty-six (56)
miscellaneous and City -owned properties which were cleaned by the
Department during the period October 26, 1992 to October 30,
1992. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the lists as submitted
be accepted and filed. 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 and filed:
1. O.J. Shoemaker, Inc.
P.O. Box 418
South Bend, Indiana 46624
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted to the Board a list
indicating claims in the amount of $737,255.42 and recommended
approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director,
WDS of Northern Indiana, Inc., submitted a list containing one
hundred fifty-four (154) claims in the amount of $56,490.96 and
recommended approval. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion
that the claims be approved as submitted. Mr. Caldwell 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 9:55 a.m.
Mary H. ue ler
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`Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk