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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/91 Board of Public Works Minutes124 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:33 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 1991, by Board Member Patricia E. DeClercq. Also present were Board member Katherine Humphreys and Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier. Board President John E. Leszczynski was not in attendance. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on April 15, 1991, were approved. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/STRICKEN There being no objections by members of the Board, the following items were added and/or stricken from the agenda at this time: ADDED Request of Park Department to close Niles Avenue in conjunction with races to be held on the East Race. 41q9.1M1UG ft4N Recommendation - request of C.E. Stafford Construction, Inc. to utilize a portion of the City's parking lot in conjunction with repair work to the building at 125 Lafayette Boulevard, was stricken from the agenda at this time. OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - ASBESTOS REMOVAL - OSCO BUILDING This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed Quotations for the above referred to project. The following Quotation was opened and publicly read: SPECIALTY SYSTEMS OF ILLINOIS SOUTH BEND DIVISION 1408 Elwood Avenue South Bend, Indiana Quotation was submitted by Mr. James King, Vice -President. QUOTATION: $5,760.00 Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the above Quotation was referred to the Department of Economic Development and the Engineering Department for review and recommendation. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-1991 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT (FIRE DEPARTMENT) Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter from Fire Chief Luther Taylor indicating that the Department recently replaced all of the self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA's) with new units. Several inquiries have been received concerning the disposal of the used equipment and Chief Taylor believes that a market exists for the re -sale of these units. Since they no longer need the old SBCA's, Chief Taylor asked that the Board pass a Resolution declaring this used equipment obsolete and approve disposing of it by soliciting sealed bids. Chief Taylor noted that one (1) complete SCBA unit consists of a face piece, harness, regulator and air cylinder. He also advised that the Department has for sale fifty (50) complete Survivair Mark II SCBA 30 minute LP Series 9842 units and will dispose of them in lots of ten (10) with a minimum bid per lot of two. thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750.00). Also available for sale are five (5) Survivair Mark II 60 minute HP Series 9870 units. These are available for a minimum bid of three hundred seventy five dollars ($375.00) each. 1 Chief Taylor advised that the equipment is available for pick-up REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 at the Fire Department and the successful bidder will be responsible for picking up the equipment. If shipping is required the bidder will be required to pay all shipping, handling and/or associated costs. The equipment will be sold "as is" and no warranty is expressed or implied. Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the appropriate Resolution which was prepared and submitted to the Board be adopted. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried and the following Resolution No. 14-1991 was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 14-1991 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend: FIFTY (50) COMPLETE SURVIVAIR MARK II SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, 30 MINUTE LP. SERVICES 9842 UNITS FIVE (5) SURVIVAIR MARK II 60 MINUTE HP, SERIES 9870 UNITS 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, that the items listed above are no longer needed by the City, are unfit for the purpose for which they were intended and have an estimated total value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or more. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be sold by sealed bids delivered to the office of the Board of Public Works on or before the date published as the bid opening date after advertising the property for sale, in accordance with Indiana Code 5-3-1. ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 1991. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/Patricia E. DeClercq s/Katherine Humphreys ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk APPROVE FIRE ALARM ASSISTANCE CONTRACT - UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Fire Chief Luther Taylor submitted to the Board a Fire Alarm Assistance Contract between the City and the University of Notre Dame in which the City's Centralized Communication Center assists the University in the coordination of their fire dispatching procedures. Chief Taylor noted that the City has entered into this type of Contract with Notre Dame in the past and has found it to be a workable contract. It is noted that in consideration for providing this fire alarm service, the University agrees to pay the City the sum of one hundred thirty-five dollars ($135.00) per month for the term of the Contract which is from the present time to December 31, 1991. Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the Contract as submitted be approved and executed. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. 1 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22. 1991 APPROVE FINANCING AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT - IBM Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Board is in receipt of a Financing Agreement and Addendum to Agreement from IBM. Ms. Humphreys noted that this should be the last such Financing Agreement and Addendum to Agreement to come before the Board. Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier noted that these agreements relate to the monthly integrated services for installation of the new computer system. Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the Financing Agreement and Addendum to Agreement as submitted be approved and executed. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS/ADDENDUM The following Community Development Contracts and Addendum were presented to the Board for approval: LA SALLE PARK DISTRICT COUNCIL, INC. LA SALLE-FILLMORE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER The targeted goal for this activity is for the Center to be open a portion of each day during the "transition" period from January 1, 1991 through March 31, 1991, for public access to the Center and the services it provides. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $2,520.00. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER CITY ASSOCIATES SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA REVOLVING LOAN FUND ACTIVITY This Agreement, between the City of South Bend, on behalf of the Department of Economic Development, and Center City Associates, establishes guidelines for the continuation of the CCA Commercial Revolving Loan Fund. It is noted that this Contract does not provide for new funds but governs the use of the revolving loan funds previously made available to CCA to loan and administer. ADDENDUM I LA SALLE PARK DISTRICT COUNCIL, INC. LA SALLE-FILLMORE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Addendum I indicates an extension of this Contract to April 30, 1991 and the addition of a cost category. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above referred to Contracts and Addendum were dpproved and executed. APPROVE ESCROW AGREEMENT - REMODELING OF NEW EOUIPMENT SERVICES BUILDING PROJECT Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Board is in receipt of an Escrow Agreement as submitted by L.L. Geans & Sons., 56535 Magnetic Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana. Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier advised that on February 4, 1991, the Board of Public Works approved and executed an Escrow Agreement with L.L. Geans and Society Bank in conjunction with the Remodeling of the New Equipment Services Building Project. That Agreement, however, was never executed by the bank. At this time, L.L. Geans and Society Bank have submitted an Escrow Agreement which basically is a modification of the original Agreement in that they added one paragraph allowing for a different investment vehicle for the escrow monies. Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the Escrow Agreement as submitted be approved and executed. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FOOT RACES AND SIMILAR EVENTS: - 4TH ANNUAL CRIME STOPPERS MOONLIGHT WALK - MAY 5, 1991 - 21ST ANNUAL WALK AMERICA - APRIL 27, 1991 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, sponsors of the above referred to events have fulfilled resolution requirements and Agreements are being presented to the Board at this time. It is noted that on February 11, 1991, the Board of Public Works approved the date for the 4th Annual Crime Stoppers Moonlight Walk and on March 4, 1991, approved the request of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to conduct the 21st Annual Walk America. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Agreement with Crime Stopper was approved and executed. Additionally, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Agreement with the March of Dimes was approved and executed. AWARD BIDS - STREET MATERIALS Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Bill Penn, Director, Division of Transportation, recommending that the following bids for street materials be awarded: ITEM NO. PRIMARY SUPPLIER COST 1. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 17.95 ton 2. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 26.95 ton 3. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 18.00 ton 4. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 28.65 ton 5. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 32.75 ton 6. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 41.50 ton 7. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 30.70 ton 8. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 30.75 ton 9. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 15.40 ton 10. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 21.85 ton 11. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 15.50 ton 12. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 22.25 ton 13. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 14.45 ton 14. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 20.95 ton 15. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 19.95 ton 16. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 35.75 ton 17. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 29.95 ton 18. The Levy Company $ -8.50 ton 18. Koch Minerals $ 8.50 ton 19. St. Joseph Materials $ 6.05 ton 20. Koch Minerals $ 9.00 ton 21. St. Joseph Materials $ 6.55 ton 22. St. Joseph Materials $ 4.30 ton 23. The Levy Company $ 7.95 ton 24. Hass Concrete $ 55.30 C.Y. 25. Hass Concrete $ 53.80 c.y. 26. Hass Concrete $ 50.90 c.y. 27. Hass Concrete $ 5.25 bag 28. Elf Asphalt, Inc. $156.00 ton 29. Elf Asphalt, Inc. $ .45 gal. ,30. Elf Asphalt, Inc. $ .62 gal. 31. Elf Asphalt, Inc. $ .87 gal. 32. Elf Asphalt, Inc. $ .83 gal. 33. No Bidders ITEM NO. SECONDARY SUPPLIER COST 1. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 19.50 ton REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22. 1991 2. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 27.00 ton 3. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 19.45 ton 4. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 29.30 ton 5. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 33.70 ton 6. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 43.15 ton 7. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 32.00 ton 8. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 32.00 ton 9. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 16.25 ton 10. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 22.50 ton 11. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 16.50 ton 12. Walsh & Kelly,Inc. $ 23.00 ton 13. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 15.15 ton 14. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 21.60 ton 15. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 25.20 ton 16. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 38.95 ton 17. Rieth-Riley Construction $ 34.25 ton 21. The Levy Company $ 8.25 ton 27. Rose Fuels & Materials $ 5.28 bag TTRM Nn_ THIRD SUPPLIER COST 1. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 19.85 ton 2. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 29.95 ton 3. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 20.30 ton 4. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 29.45 ton 5. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 34.00 ton 6. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 44.75 ton 7. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 33.95 ton 8. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 35.25 ton 9. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 17.80 ton 10. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 26.00 ton 11. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 18.54 ton 12. Jansma-Coursey Asphalt $ 27.00 ton 13. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 16.00 ton 14. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 22.00 ton 15. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 25.50 ton 16. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 39.95 ton 17. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $ 35.95 ton It is noted that on April 15, 1991, the Board of Public Works opened bids for the following street materials: 1. HAC Surface BF Limestone #11 15,000 ton 2. HAC Surface #11 Limestone Mac 10 5,000 ton 3. HAC Surface #11 BF Slag 15,000 ton A. HAC Surface #11 BF Slag Mac 10 5,000 ton 5. HAC Surface #11 BF Slag 15,000 ton 6. HAC Surface #11 BF Slag Fiber 5,000 tor_ 7. HAC Surface Mod. BF Slag Mac 10 5,000 ton 8. HAC Surface BF Slag Sand 5,000 ton 9. HAC Binder #8 or #9 6,000 ton 10. HAC Binder #8 or #9 Mac 20 5,000 ton 11. HAC Binder #11 3,000 ton 12. HAC Binder #11 Mac 20 3,000 ton 13. HAC Base #5D 3,000 ton 14. HAC Base #5D Mac 20 3,000 ton 15. Bituminous Patch 1,000 16. Bituminous Patch w/fiber 1,000 17. Bituminous Patch Mat. AE-3005 1,000 18. Mineral Agg. #2 Stone or Slag 15,000 ton 19. Coarse Agg. #9 5,000 ton 20. Coarse Agg. #73 Stone or Slag 5,000 ton 21. Coarse Agg. #73 Gravel 5,000 ton 22. Fine Agg. 423 or #24 1,500 ton 23. Coarse Agg. Crusher Run 7/16X0 1,500 ton 24. Ready Mix Concrete - Class A Limestone 1,000 cy 25. Ready Mix Concrete - Class A Slag 1,000 cy 26. Ready Mix Concrete - Class B 150 cy 1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 27. Portland Cement 3,000 bags 28. Bituminous Material - Tack 100 ton 29. Bituminous Material - Dust Pala. 175,000 gal. 30. Emulsified Asphalt 600,000 gal. 31. Polymer Bonded Asphalt Emulsions gal. 32. Fiber Rein.Asphalt Membrane 33. Joint/Crack Maintenance Mat. Joint Sealant & Stress Absorbing 80,000 gal. Membrane 50 ton 1 Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the above bids were awarded. REQUESTS REFERRED: OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY MEMORIAL SOCIETY TO CLOSE WASHINGTON STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND LAFAYETTE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES - MAY 27, 1991 Ms. Virginia Hanson, Secretary, St. Joseph County Memorial Society, 19459 Orchard Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested the closing of Washington Street, from Main to Lafayette, for approximately one (1) hour on Monday, May 27, 1991, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in conjunction with Memorial Day activities to be conducted in front of the Sailors and Soliders Monument on the courthouse lawn. OF TEMPLE BETH-EL TO CONDUCT FUN RUN AND 5K WALK - MAY 5 1991 OR MAY 12, 1991 Mr. Richard Tucker, Chairman, Temple Beth -El, 205 West Madison Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to have a Fun Run on Sunday, May 5, 1991 or Sunday, May 12, 1991 in the downtown area. Mr. Tucker advised that this run is being organized as part of the Temple Beth -Ells 85th Anniversary celebration and is not planned to be a competitive event. The run would begin at 10:00 a.m. to coincide with their Sunday School and would be completed by 12:00 noon. The preferred route for the 8.5K Run would be from the Temple's parking lot north on Lafayette Boulevard through Leeper Park along Riverside Drive to Angela Boulevard. Then, it would cross the bridge to North Shore Drive, back to Niles Avenue and the East Race. The final leg would be through Howard Park across the river and along the boardwalk to LaSalle and then back to Temple Beth -El. Also planned is a 5KM Walk following the same route as the fun run except eliminating the Riverside Drive -North Shore section. In conclusion, Mr. Tucker noted that the event would not be open to the public and therefore would be limited to probably less than two hundred (200) individuals. OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF THE DOWNTOWN OSCO DRUG STORE Mr. Martin J. Moorman, Chairman, St. Joe Valley Knights of Columbus Councils, advised that the St. Joseph Valley Chapter, Knights of Columbus, consisting of ten (10) local councils, requests permission to conduct their annual Tootsie Roll Drive on Friday, May 10, 1991 and Saturday, May 11, 1991 in front of the Osco Drug Store located downtown. Mr. Moorman stated that they have participated in this charitable program for the past thirteen (13) years to assist agencies who work with the mentally retarded here in St. Joseph County. All soliciting is done by members or families of the Knights of Columbus in front REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 of businesses which have granted permission. Mr. Moorman also advised that the Tootsie Roll drive is a program in which they hand out tootsie rolls to anyone who will accept one and in turn they accept any donation that is offered. REQUEST OF ST. JOE VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY FOR ASSISTANCE TO EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH LEEPER PARK ART FAIR - JUNE 15-16, 1991 Ms. Miriam Wittkopf, Chairman, St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society, 16520 Bennington Court, Granger, Indiana, advised that the St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society, sponsors of the Leeper Park Art Fair, have obtained permission to use Leeper Park for their annual Art Fair on June 15-16, 1991. They are now requesting assistance to ease the traffic congestion on the days of the fair and would like Riverside Drive, on the north side of Leeper Park, changed to one-way west and Park Lane on the south side of Leeper Park, made one-way east. Additionally, Ms. Wittkopf noted that it would be helpful if one (1) side of Riverside Drive and one (1) side of Park Lane could be posted NO PARKING which would result in parking on only one (1) side of each of these streets. REQUEST OF VFW TO CONDUCT ANNUAL POPPY DAY SALES - MAY 10-11, 1991 Mr. George Grenert, Quartermaster, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., South Bend post No. 1167, 1047 Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to conduct their annual Poppy Day Sale on the public sidewalks throughout the City on Friday, May 10, 1991 and Saturday, May 11, 1991. The purpose of the sale is to secure funds for welfare and relief work among widows and orphans of veterans. REQUEST OF UNION STATION TO ERECT CANOPY Mr. Kevin M. Smith, Union Station, 310 West South Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted a letter to the Board informing them that he proposes an additional entrance into the Union Station project. The plans call for a new lobby to be put in immediately west of the existing passenger depot. The materials used for the construction will be granite, glass and metal framework. Both the design and materials have been presented before the Design Review Board on April 18, 1991 and have been approved. Therefore, at this time Mr. Smith submitted to the board a site and elevation drawing of the proposed entrance. The steel canopy that will protrude from above the door will be at the same elevation as the two (2) pre-existing canopies. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the above requests were referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUESTS: REQUEST OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR SPECIAL PARKING RATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROGRAM AT MORRIS CIVIC - MAY 15, 1991 Ms. Katherine Humphreys, Director, Administration and Finance, advised that a request has been received from the South Bend Community School Corporation to receive the special parking rate at the Colfax Parking Garage in conjunction with their upcoming "Achievers All" program which will be held at the Morris Civic Auditorium on May 15, 1991 and she recommends approval. 1 1 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 1 REQUEST OF PARK DEPARTMENT TO CLOSE NILES AVENUE, FROM WASHINGTON TO COLFAX, IN CONJUNCTION WITH RACES - APRIL 27-28, 1991 Mr. Karl Stevens, Superintendent, Department of Public Parks, requested that Niles Avenue, between Washington and Colfax, be closed on Saturday, April 27, 1991 and Sunday, April 28, 1991 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with races that will be held on the East Race. Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the above two (2) requests be approved. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Board is in receipt of two (2) lists from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating that fourteen (14) properties were cleaned from April 8, 1991 to April 12, 1991 and that fourteen (14) City Owned/Miscellaneous properties were cleaned from April 8, 1991 to April 11, 1991. Mrs. DeClercq therefore made a motion that the lists as submitted be filed. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTORS/EXCAVATION BONDS Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Engineering Department has recommended that the Contractor's Bond for Mike Vrielynck be approved effective April 22, 1991 and that the Excavation Bond for Abe's Free Flow Drain & Sewer Cleaner, 524 Lincoinway West, Mishawaka, Indiana, be released effective April 10, 1992. Mrs. DeClercq therefore made a motion that the recommendations be accepted and the bonds be approved and/or released as indicated above. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Certificate of Insurance for William A. Geyer & David L. Geyer, d/b/a Geyer Construction & Development Company, P.O. Box 229, Lakeville, Indiana, was accepted and filed. APPROVE CLAIMS Chief Deputy City Controller John D. Leisenring, submitted Claim Docket No. 4307 through Claim Docket No. 4521 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the claims were approved and the report filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m. ATT �ST : Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk Katl,ierine Humphreys