HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/31/90 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 31, 1990
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The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:35 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 1990, by Board President John
E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Ms. Katherine Humphreys and
Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq present. Also present was Chief
Assistant City Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held
on December 26, 1990 were approved.
AGENDA ITEM STRICKEN
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq
and carried, Award of Bid - Remodeling of New Equipment Services
Building was stricken from the agenda.
OPENING OF BIDS - TRANSWESTERN BUILDING - DEMOLITION PROJECT
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids
for the above referred to project. The Clerk tendered proofs of
publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the
Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following.
bids were opened and publicly read:
O'ROURKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
660 Lunken Park Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Bid was signed by Ms. Jacquelyn S.
President, Non -Collusion Affidavit
Discrimination Commitment form was
cent (50) Bid Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE:
NATIONAL WRECKING COMPANY
2441 North Leavitt Street
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Bid was signed by Mr. Sheldon
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in
Commitment form was completed
Bond was submitted.
Schurger, Executive
was in order, Non -
completed and a five
$1,167,000.00
Vice -
per
J. Mandell, President,
order, Non -Discrimination
and a five per cent (50) Bid
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $1,094,000.00
U.S. DISMANTLEMENT CORPORATION
3801 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60641
Bid was signed by Mr. Allen Formeister, Vice -President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5a) Bid
Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $1,168,000.00
ACTION WRECKING, INC.
1700 Wentworth Avenue
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411
Bid was signed by Mr. Lawrence Riccio, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Bid Bond in the amount
of $125,000.00 was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $2,100,123.25
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WARNER AND SONS, INC.
P.O. Box 87
29009 US 33 West
Elkhart, Indiana 46515
Bid was signed by Mr. Jack Warner, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%) Bid
Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $ 873,456.00
Bid also noted that Warner and Sons, Inc., is submitting this
bid with the following qualifications:
The information furnished by the Owner indicates the
contaminated flooring to be a special waste. In order to
dispose of this material at any legal landfill, extensive
further testing will be required. Should this testing
determine any part or all of this waste to be other than a
special waste, a change order to cover all additional costs
for disposal and associated testing will have to be
negotiated and added to the contract.
ANDERSON EXCAVATING AND WRECKING COMPANY
1824 South 20th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68108
Bid was signed by Mr. Lanny L. Levell, Vice -President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Bid Bond in the amount
of $55,000.00 was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $1,058,000.00
RITSCHARD BROTHERS, INC.
1204 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Carmelo Ritschard, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $1,225,000.00
Bid Clarification:
Ritschard Brothers bid indicates that they have determined
that the work required for the demolition portion of this
project will require 165 days to complete. Since the 135
calendar days completion time is unattainable, they are
making specific notation of such to the Owner/Engineer in
this Proposal as provided for in the specifications, Section
01010, Summary of Work, Item 1.06, Paragraph A.
Prices are based on the above noted completion time and does
not provide for any liquidated damages.
HOMRICH WRECKING, INC.
9607 Dearborn Street
Detroit, Michigan 48209
Bid was signed by Mr. Roger I. Homrich, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $ 943,444.75
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BIERLEIN DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC.
2903 South Graham Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael Bierlein, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $ 987,654.32
Qualifications:
1. The price for Wood Floor Removal and Disposal as
Special Waste.
2. Bierlein's intent is to ship Special Waste to Prairie
View Landfill only.
3. The Special Waste prices are subject to review and
approval of the waste material at the respective sites
and State permitting at Prairie View Landfill.
4. The City/Owner has all information needed to obtain
the Solid Waste Permits from the Indiana Department of
Environmental Management, Solid and Hazardous Waste
Section for the wood flooring material.
5. Bierlein has included only two TCLP tests for the
acceptance of wood flooring disposal at Prairie View
Landfill. Any other costs of analysis for acceptance
by the disposal facility or (IDEM), (EPA) are not
included.
6. Timing of demolition will start after all permits and
licenses have been obtained and asbestos abatement is
completed.
ADAMO DEMOLITION COMPANY, INC.
300 East Seven Mile Road
Detroit, Michigan 48203
Bid was signed by Mr. John T. Adamo, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $1,269,231.50
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier advised that the bids submitted
by Dore & Associates Contracting, 900 Harry S. Truman Parkway,
P.O. Box 146, Bay City, MI and Zebrowski & Associates, Inc., P.O.
Box 391, Farmington, Michigan, did not contain the notary seal in
the notary jurat. She noted that the bids were properly signed
by the bidders and the respective notary but the seal was missing
in both instances. Ms. Manier further noted that the purpose of
the notary is to verify that the person signing the bid is who
they say they are. It was also noted that the Board could accept
and read these bids and reject them later should they find them
non -responsive.
Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the bids of Dore &
Associates Contracting and Zebrowski & Associates, Inc., be
publicly read and that the persons signing the bid forms be
contacted to confirm their signatures. Ms. Humphreys seconded
the motion which carried and the following bids were read:
ZEBROWSKI & ASSOCIATES INC.
P.O. Box 391
Farmington, Michigan 48024
Bid was signed by Mr. Edward Tim Sullivan, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $1,293,000.00
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DORE & ASSOCIATES CONTRACTING, INC.
P.O. Box 146
Bay City, MI 48707
Bid was signed by Mr. Arthur P. Dore, Chairman,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Bid Bond in the amount
of $56,000.00 was submitted.
BID PACKAGE NO. 2 BASE BID PRICE: $1,115,949.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the above bids were referred to Cole Associates, the
Engineering Department and the Department of Economic Development
for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) DUAL REAR WHEEL ONE TON CHASSIS - FIRE
DEPARTMENT
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:
GATES CHEVROLET CORPORATION
401 South Lafayette Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Bid was signed by Charles J. Lindzy, Fleet Manager, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order and a ten per cent (100)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: One (1) 1991 Chev. Crew Cab - Model CR30943
and as specifications on file, with exceptions
noted below. GVWR is 10,500. Cab/Chassis.
Net Price, including allowance
for 1980 Chev. Van: $17,062.76
Exceptions:
1. Tires are LT215/85R 16-D HW.
2. Engine is 6.2 liter diesel - 379 cu. in.
3. Alternator is std. production.
4. Battery is std. production.
JORDAN MOTORS, INC.
609 East Jefferson Boulevard
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas L. Wargo, 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) 1991 Ford 1 Ton DRW Chassis: $18,411.00
Allow for trade: - 4,000.00
Net selling price: $14,411.00
5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty.
Allow approximately 60 days delivery from date
of order.
SUMMERS FORD COMPANY
P.O. Box #8
Fortville, Indiana 46040
Bid was signed by Mr. Rex Dishon, Non -Collusion Affidavit
was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form was
completed and a ten per cent (100) Bid Bond was submitted.
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BID: One (1) 1991 Ford F350 Cab & Chassis Crew
Cab Truck: $19,250.00
Alternate bid for crewcab:
One (1) 1991 Ford F-Super Duty Crew Cab &
Chassis: $24,750.00
Additional alternate bid for crewcab:
One (1) 1991 Ford F600 Crewcab
Cab & Chassis: $28,600.00
Note: All after market installation and work to be done at
the Ford Plant at Louisville, Kentucky by Ford or
Fontaine modification center with full Ford warranty.
Note: For 5-year warranty on F350 and F-Super duty chassis
Add: $ 350.00
For 5-Year warranty on drive line for F600
Add: $ 650.00
Copy of base warranty enclosed and full specifications of
F600 also enclosed with bid.
Delivery 120-180 days ARO, due to aftermarket installations.
Note - Special paints are not included in bid, any production
paint is included, special paint will require
additional pricing.
Bid in effect for 45 days after opening of bid.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Fire Department
for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - FERRIC CHLORIDE, SULFUR DIOXIDE AND CHLORINE -
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids
for the above referred to chemicals. The Clerk tendered proofs
of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the
Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the following vendors have advised
that they decline to bid at this time:
1. Midland Resources, Inc.
706 Massachusetts, Suite 208
Lawrence, KS 66044
2. Haviland Products Company
421 Ann Street, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
3. Citi-Chem, Inc.
P.O. Box 1512
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034
4. Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.
59865 Market Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
The following bids were opened and publicly read:
PB & S CHEMICAL COMPANY
6471 South 50 West
Columbus, IN 47201
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Snider, Branch Manager, 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:
CONTAINER
DESCRIPTION
2000# Cyl. Chlorine
PRICE PER UNIT CONTAINER
DEPOSIT
$400.00 Ton Cyl. $750.00
2000# Cyl. Sulfur Dioxide $420.00 Ton Cyl. $1,200.00
Prices firm for period of one (1) year.
CARDINAL CHEMICAL
DIVISION OF ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
P.O. Box 248
Bid was signed by Mr. Wayne H. Macklin, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and a Bank Check in the amount of $7,492.50 was
submitted.
BID:
QUANTITY UNIT
DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
150
Tons
Chlorine 2000 lb. $320.00
$48,000.00
Containers delivered
in truck loads of ten
No deposit
400
Tons
Ferric Chloride NO BID
75
Tons
Sulfur Dioxide $359.00
$26,925.00
No deposit
Note:
The above prices are firm through December
31, 1991.
Plant is
located in Kingbury, Indiana, sales office
is located in Lemont, Illinois.
PVS CHEMICALS, INC. (MICHIGAN)
6500 French Road
Detroit, Michigan 48213
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael McGuiok, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and a ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was
submitted.
BID:
QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
400 Tons Ferric Chloride $200.00/ton $80,000.00
delivered-
4 days notice
K.A. STEEL CHEMICALS, INC.
4333 Transworld Road, Suite 250
Schiller Park, Illinois 60176
Bid was signed by Mr. Robert E. Steel, President,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and one Bid Bond in the amount
of $6,750.00 for the bid for liquid chlorine and a Bid Bond
in the amount of $7,132.00 for the bid for ferric chloride
were submitted.
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BID:
QUANTITY UNIT
150 Tons
DECEMBER 31 1990
DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE
Liquid Chlorine $450.00*
* There is a refundable deposit of $750.00 per ton
container.
400 Dry Tons Ferric Chloride $178.30
AMOUNT
$67,500.00
$71,320.00
WECCO, INC.
28 Kenton Lands Road
P.O. Box 18580
Erlanger, KY
Bid was signed by Mr. Ronald W. Bruder, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form
was completed and a ten per cent (100) Bid Bond was
submitted.
QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION
150 Tons Liquid Chlorine
$750.00 deposit
3-4 day delivery ARO
75 Tons Sulfur Dioxide
$750.00 Deposit
3-4 day delivery ARO
UNIT PRICE
$320.00
$359.00
AMOUNT
$48,000.00
$26,925.00
BONDED CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 1870
Lima, Ohio 45802
Bid was signed by Mr. Paul W. Cochran, General Manager, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination
Commitment form was completed and a Bid Bond in the amount of
$4,894.80 was submitted.
BID:
QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
150 tons Liquid Chlorine $326.32 $48,948.00
20004 net cylinders - F.O.B. South Bend, IN
Terms - Net 30 days.
Cylinder deposits on memo basis.
Delivery lead time is 3-5 days ARO.
ROWELL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
15 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 205
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Three (3) separate bid Form 96's were submitted. All were
signed by Mr. Terrence J. Matray, Non -Collusion Affidavits
were in order, the Non -Discrimination Commitment form was
completed and three (3) Certified Checks in the amounts of
$2,775.00, $4,875.00 and $8,134.40 were submitted.
BIDS:
150 20001b. containers Chlorine $325.00 per ton
or $16.25 per cwt.
Total: $48,750.00
Delivery per specifications.
Firm price for contract period.
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75
tons basis 100% FeC13 Ferric Chloride $203.36
per ton basis
100% FeC13 or
$0.10168/# basis
100% FeC13
in 45,000 pound min.tank trailers
Total:
2000 pound containers Sulfur Dioxide
Total:
$81,344.00
$370.00 per ton
or $18.50/cwt.
$27,750.00
Delivery per specifications.
Firm price for contract period.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of
Environmental Services for review and recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - ALLEY VACATION: 2ND
OF BLAINE AVENUE
Mr. Leszczynski advised
Board's Public Hearing
follows:
that this was the date set for the
on a proposed alley vacation described as
Second east -west alley South of Lincolnway West,
located between the West right-of-way line of Blaine
Avenue and the East line of the First north -south alley
West of Blaine Avenue, part situated in Klingles
Michigan Avenue Addition in the East Half of the South-
west Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 2
East, in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN
It is noted that this Public Hearing is being held in order for
the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council
concerning the Vacation Petition filed by Mr. Willie E. Lott, 537
Blaine Avenue, South Bend, Indiana. It was further noted that
pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18-53.8, owners
whose property abut the proposed alley to be vacated as well as
those property owners within one hundred fifty feet (150') of the
alley to be vacated were notified of the Board's Public Hearing
date.
Mr. Edward C. Magdalinski, 534 Cleveland Avenue, South Bend,
Indiana, property owner of Lot #19, was present and submitted to
the Board his letter in opposition to the closing of the alley.
Mr. Magdalinski advised the Board that the closing of the alley
would create more traffic down his alley which is already used
like a race track. He noted that Mr. Willie Lott, the
Petitioner, has also complained in the past about the amount of
traffic going through the alley. Mr. Magdalinski stated that
cars park in the alley making it difficult to use the alley.
Also, there are children in the neighborhood and the parents of
those children are concerned about their safety. Mr. Magdalinski
submitted to the Board a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Carl L.
Broockerd, 536 Cleveland Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, indicating
that they also are opposed to the closing of the alley.
Ms. Diana Taylor, 536 North Blaine, was present and advised the
Board that she is opposed to the closing of the alley because
Blaine is a very busy street with large houses and they can park
only on one side of the street. She noted that a number of
families own two (2) to three (3) cars with Mr. Lott owning four
(4). She noted that the residents need that alley in order to
turn around. To use another alley to turn around is not
acceptable because there is no visibility and because of the
amount of traffic that utilizes this busy street it would create
a very dangerous situation. She also noted that some of the
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neighbors do use the alley to park their cars making use of the
alley even more difficult. Also, the alleys are full of potholes
and in need of repair. Ms. Taylor recommended that someone who
makes the decision on whether the alley should be vacated should
visit the area and see the problems that exist. She noted that
she has used, with Mr. Lott's permission, a vacant lot which he
owns in order that friends attending a party at her home could
park their cars.
Mr. Magdalinski asked why the City doesn't do something about the
cars that park in the alley. He stated that police cars go
through the alley and have to drive on Ms. Taylor's property to
get through yet they don't stop to issue tickets. Mr.
Leszczynski advised Mr. Magdalinski that that complaint will be
forwarded to the Police Department.
Mr. Willie E. Lott, 537 Blaine Avenue, Indiana, Petitioner,
addressed the Board and stated that the fact that the alley is
being used for parking of cars by neighbors should not have
anything to do with the fact that he wants to vacate the alley.
He noted that Blaine is a busy street and a snow route and he
could get his vehicles off of the street if the alley is vacated
in order for him to extend his garage. He noted that because he
cannot park his vehicles on the vacant lot which he owns since he
was advised by the Department of Code Enforcement that he could
not park his cars on that lot and since his single car garage
will not accommodate his vehicles, he would like to vacate the
alley in order to extend his garage. He noted that within a
three (3) block radius there are approximately thirty (30) vacant
lots that are being used for the parking of cars.
There was much discussion among Mr. Magdalinski, Ms. Taylor and
Mr. Lott about the parking situation in the area. In response to
Ms. Taylor's inquiry if Mr. Lott could build a garage on the
portion of the alley to be vacated, Mrs. DeClercq stated that
certain codes must be met and that he cannot build a garage on a
vacant lot if there is not an existing structure on that lot. He
also needs to meet all building codes in the construction of the
new garage.
It was noted that Mr. Lott is the property owner of Lots #8 & 9
which are located on both sides of the alley. Mr. Leszczynski
suggested to Mr. Lott that he might want to think about
replatting the lots into one big lot and Mr. Lott stated that
that is his intention.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Engineering Department has
submitted an unfavorable recommendation on the closing of this
alley because they were unaware that Mr. Lott was the property
owner of Lots 8 & 9 and also because of the utility easements
located in the right-of-way. Mr. Leszczynski noted that Mr. Lott
could seek permission from the utility companies to release those
easements. Mr. Leszczynski further advised that the Department
of Economic Development, Area Plan Commission and the Fire
Department have submitted favorable recommendations concerning
this proposed vacation.
Again there was conversation between Ms. Taylor, Mr. Magdalinski
and Mr. Lott concerning the parking situation in the area. Mr.
Leszczynski noted that Mr. Lott's request to vacate the alley in
order to enlarge his garage and remove his vehicles from the
street will help to solve some of the parking problems in the
area. As far as Mr. Magdalinski's complaint about the increased
traffic through his alley which would occur, that is something
that cannot be anticipated and perhaps with increased traffic,
some of the vandalism that Mr. Magdalinski stated has occurred to
his property will be stopped.
There being no further comments concerning this proposed alley
vacation, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms.
Humphreys and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was
closed.
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After discussion with Ms. Taylor about her current use of the
alley, it was discovered that she utilized the exit of the alley
to turn her car around. Mr. Leszczynski noted that should the
alley be vacated, that exit would still be there for her use as
the alley would be vacated from the back of the sidewalk
right-of-way line. Mr. Lott stated that it is not his intent to
block that exit for use as a turnaround.
In regards to Mr. Magdalinski's concerns about increased traffic,
Ms. Taylor suggested that perhaps Speed Limit and Watch For
Children signs could be posted in the alley to slow vehicles
down. Mr. Magdalinski still stated that he was concerned about
the number of vehicles utilizing the alley at a high rate of
speed. He noted that his car was already hit by a hit and run
driver. Ms. Taylor noted that four (4) of her cars were hit by
hit and run drivers already as well. Mr. Magdalinski stated that
his battery was stolen from his driveway twice and now his
gasoline is being stolen as well.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that it is his opinion that there are
more benefits than harm in closing the alley and that getting
cars off of the street will help. Also, the turnaround needed by
Ms. Taylor will still be there for her use. Mr. Leszczynski
stated that the Clerk of the Board will be instructed to advise
the Police Chief to monitor the situation because of the number
of concerns raised.
Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Clerk forward
to the Common Council a favorable recommendation on the above
referred to alley vacation subject to any and all utility
easements.
Mr. Leszczynski suggested to Mr. Magdalinski that he may want to
consider vacating the portion of the alley along his house. Ms.
Taylor stated that it is her desire that the person making the
final decision come out to the area before they consider closing
the alley. Mr. Leszczynski advised those present that the Board
of Public Works merely makes a recommendation to the Common
Council who makes the final decision regarding the closing of the
alley. He noted that the Board's review of the Petition is
strictly technical and no technical reason can be found why this
alley should not be closed. Mr. Leszczynski further stated that
this appears to be a neighborhood problem and suggested that
residents contact their Councilman and Councilmen at Large to
review this situation. Mr. Magdalinski continued his opposition
to the closing of the alley and stated that the Board is not
thinking right on this matter.
Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion made by Mr. Leszczynski that
the Board forward to the Common Council a favorable
recommendation on this proposed alley vacation. Mrs. DeClercq
opposed.
APPROVE AGENCY AGREEMENTS - AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREAS
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier informed the Board that they
previously agreed to act as agent on behalf of the Redevelopment
Commission on the Airport 2010 Project and therefore submitted to
the Board today were Agency Agreements between the South Bend
Redevelopment Authority and the City of South Bend through the
Board of Public Works for purposes of the Authority designating
the Board to act as its agent for purposes of constructing,
purchasing and installing certain improvements in the Airport
Economic Development Area.
The Agency Agreement which serves as Exhibit A to Redevelopment
Authority Resolution No. 26 pertains to the taxable improvements
to be constructed in the area and the Agency Agreement attached
to Redevelopment Authority Resolution No. 27 pertains to the tax
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exempt improvements to be constructed in the area. Mrs. DeClercq
made a motion that the Agreements as submitted be approved and
executed. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE VEHICLE SALVAGE AND STORAGE CONTRACTS - DEPARTMENT OF
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code
Enforcement, advised that the Vehicle Salvage Contract and
Vehicle Storage Contract between the City and Super Auto Salvage,
3300 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the
Board for approval are the same as approved last year for these
services.
Mrs. DeClercq noted that the Department is pleased that Super
Auto will continue to provide storage for abandoned vehicles
towed by the Department as well as salvage of those vehicles
deemed by the Department to be worth less than one hundred
dollars ($100.00). She noted that the Contracts have been
reviewed and executed by Super Auto and again reiterated that she
is pleased that they want to continue these services under the
same terms and conditions as last year. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq
made a motion that the Contracts as submitted be approved and
executed. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONTRACTS - WATER WORKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Agreements between the City of South
Bend, through its Board of Public Works, and Renalda Robinson,
A.J. Kromkowski and Wallace S. Gartee, in their capacity as
members of the Board of Water Commissioners, have been submitted
for approval. It is noted that the term of these Agreements is
January 1, 1991 until December 31, 1991 and that members of the
Board shall be paid three thousand four hundred dollars
($3,400.00) per year for services rendered. Mrs. DeClercq made a
motion that the Agreements as submitted be approved. Mr.
Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR DOG LICENSING SERVICES
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier advised that submitted to the
Board today for approval was a Contract for Dog Licensing
Services between the City and the Humane Society of St. Joseph
County, Indiana, Inc. for the period January 1, 1991 to and
including the 31st day of December 1991. Ms. Manier noted that
the terms of the Contract are the same as last year and that the
Humane Society provides dog licensing services along with City.
In that capacity, the Humane Society keeps one-half of all fees
that they obtain. It was noted that because of this service
there has been an increase in the amount of licenses issued. Ms.
Humphreys made a motion that the Contract be approved and
executed. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION
AFFIDAVITS•
1. WEST BANK LIGHTING PROJECT - PHASE I
2. WEST BANK LIGHTING II - JEFFERSON SOUTH PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the following Contractor has
submitted Change Orders No. 1 (Final) and Project Completion
Affidavits for the following projects:
WEST BANK LIGHTING PROJECT - PHASE I
CONTRACTOR: Trans Tech Electric, Inc.
P.O. Box 3915
South Bend, Indiana
INCREASE: $14,705.70
NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT INCLUDING C.O.: $94,008.20
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WEST BANK LIGHTING II - JEFFERSON
CONTRACTOR: Trans Tech Electric,
P.O. Box 3915
South Bend, Indiana
DECREASE: $ 952.00
NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT INCLUDING C.O.
DECEMBER 31, 1990
SOUTH PROJECT
Inc.
$54,288.00
Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq
and carried, the above Change Orders No. 1 (Final) and Project
Completion Affidavits indicating the new final costs were
approved and the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bonds as
submitted were filed.
APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE
TWENTY-FIVE (25) VEHICLES FOR THE
1991 POLICE VEHICLE
- UP TO
FLEET
Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak submitted to the Board the
specifications for the 1991 Police Vehicle Fleet and requested
that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for these
vehicles.
Chief Marciniak noted that the City contemplates purchasing up to
twenty-five (25) vehicles. However, as the number of vehicles to
be purchased depends in part, on the total cost to the City, the
vendor's bid should indicate the cost to the City should it
purchase anywhere from one (1) to twenty-five (25) vehicles,
inclusive. Chief Marciniak further noted that the Police
Department requires the right to split the order between two (2)
or more dealers to allow for a variety of makes and styles as
needed by the Department. The low bid will not be the only
determining factor for the selection of a vendor and for bid
award.
Chief Marciniak advised that all autos must be new cars. No
rentals or demonstrators will be accepted. Any exceptions to the
specifications must be noted by the dealer at the time of
bidding. All units bid shall be American made automobiles.
Vendors are required to submit bids stating the full purchase
price without trade-ins.
Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the request be
approved. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE REQUEST TO OFFER FOR SALE POLICE SUBSTATION - 1716 SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREET
In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Cleo Hickey, Department of
Economic Development, requested that the Board offer the Police
substation located at 1716 South Michigan Street for sale. This
structure has been vacated by the Police Department and there are
no plans to reuse this property by the Police. Ms. Hickey noted
that she has been contacted by a realtor representing a
prospective buyer for the property. Therefore, she recommended
that the Board accept offers for this property from January 4,
1991 until 9:30 a.m. on January 28, 1991. She also recommended
that the lowest bid amount to be considered for acceptance be set
at $24,000.00. Ms. Hickey attached to the Memorandum a copy of a
letter of opinion of the property value for the Board's
reference. Being familiar with the property and holding an
Indiana Real Estate license, she will perform the second
appraisal of the property. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a
motion that the request to offer this property for sale be
approved and that the Board set January 28, 1991 at 9:30 a.m. as
the Public Hearing date regarding this matter. Ms. Humphreys
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Engineering Department has
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recommended that the Bond of Contractor for Don Overholser, d/b/a
D & 0 Concrete be released effective December 31, 1990. Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be approved.
Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq
and carried, the Certificates of Insurance for the following were
accepted and filed:
1. Warner & Sons, Inc.
P.O. Box 87
Elkhart, Indiana
2. McCormick & Company, Inc.
11350 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, MD
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Department of Code Enforcement
has submitted reports of lots cleaned as follows:
City Owned/Miscellaneous: Ten (10) 12-17-90 TO 12-19-90
Other Lots: Seventy (70) 12-10-90 TO 12-20-90
Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the reports as
submitted be accepted and filed. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Chief Deputy City Controller John D. Leisenring, submitted Claim
Docket No. 17610 through 18024 and Claim Docket No. 18103 through
18632 and recommended approval.
Additionally, Mr. Juan A. Manigault, Executive Director,
Employment and Training Services of St. Joseph County, submitted
a list containing ninety-two (92) claims and recommended
approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq,
seconded by Mr. Leszczynsk' and carried, the claims were approved
and the reports filed.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
QUESTIONS REGARDING FLOODING AT BOWMAN CREEK
In response to questions from the news media concerning what the
City is planning to do to alleviate the problems in the Bowman
Creek area, Mr. Leszczynski advised that the creek is private
property and some of the problems are being caused by the creek
being used for the disposal of debris and that cleaning the creek
would help to alleviate some of the problems being experienced.
Mr. Leszczynski also noted that it is the City intent to talk to
residents of the area as soon as possible in order to come up
with some short term and long term solutions. Mr. Leszczynski
advised that the water coming into the City through the creeks
actually comes from the county and discussions will be held with
them regarding this concern.
Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Environmental Services, advised that
due to the record rain fall and melting of snow, the Wastewater
Treatment Plant handled approximately fifty-eight (58) million
gallons of water which is a record high in his tenure with the
Plant.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a
motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and
carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.
b�ohn Leszczfydski
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Patricia E. DeClercq
Katherine Humphreys
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-ndra M. Parmerlee, Clerk