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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/88 Board of Public Works Minutes0 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:41 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 1988, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq and Ms. Katherine Humphreys present. Also present was Board Attorney Marva J. Leonard -Dent. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the minutes of the April 18, 1988, regular meeting of the Board were approved. OPENING AND REFERRAL OF BIDS - STREET MATERIALS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND STREET DEPARTMENT FOR 1999 Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed bids for street materials for 1988. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Following is a list of the street materials for which bids were requested: 1. HAC Surface - #11 Limestone 2. HAC Surface - #11 BF Slag 3. HAC Surface - #11 BF Slag W/Fib. 4. HAC Surface - #11 BF Slag Mod. 5. HAC Surface - #11 BF Sand Mix 6. HAC Binder - #8 or #9 7. HAC Binder - #11 S. HAC Base - #5D 9. Bituminous Patch Material 10. Bit. Patch Material W/Fiber 11. Mineral Agg. #2 Stone or Slag 12. Coarse Agg. - #9 Spec. 13. Coarse Agg. - #73 Stone or Slag 14. Coarse Agg. - #73 Gravel 15. Fine Agg. - #23 or #24 16. Coarse Agg. - Crusher Run 7/16 XO 17. Ready Mix Concrete Class A Limestone 18. Ready Mix Concrete Class A Slag 19. Ready Mix Concrete, Class B 20. Portland Cement 21. Bituminous Material - Tack 22. Bituminous Mat. - Dust Palative 23. Emulsified Asphalt 24. Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Membrane Joint/Crack Main. Mat. 25. Joint Sealant and Stress Absorbing Membrane - Laid in Place 26. HAC Binder Material (Laid in Place) a) Northeast Section b) Southeast Section c) Northwest Section d) Southwest Section 27. HAC Surface Material (Laid in Place) a) Northeast Section b) Southeast Section c) Northwest Section d) Southwest Section The following bids were opened and publicly read: RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. P.O. Box 1775 South Bend, Indiana 46634 Bid was signed by M.C. Hilary, Area Manager, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. 102 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 BID: # 1 $ 19.10/ton # 2 $ 19.95/ton # 3 $ 32.65/ton # 4 $ 33.65/ton # 5 $ 33.95/ton # 6 $ 16.00/ton # 7 $ 17.50/ton # 8 $ 15.85/ton # 9 $ 24.50/ton #10 $ 40.00/ton #21 $245.00/ton #26a $ 9.85/ton #26b $ 9.85/ton #26c $ 9.00/ton #26d $ 9.00/ton #27a $ 10.35/ton #27b $ 10.35/ton #27c $ 9.50/ton #27d $ 9.50/ton TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: = $286,500.00 = $299,250.00 = $163,250.00 = $168,250.00 = $169,750.00 = $ 96,000.00 = $ 52,500.00 = $ 47,550.00 = $ 24,500.00 = $ 40,000.00 $ 24,500.00 $ 39,400.00 _ $ 39,400.00 $ 36,000.00 _ $ 36,000.00 $ 41,400.00 $ 41,400.00 $ 38,000.00 $ 38,000.00 $1,681,650.00 THE LEVY COMPANY, INC. P.O. Box 540 Portage, Indiana Bid was signed by Martin R. Norville, Vice -President, Sales/Marketing, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. 1 BID: #11 $7.75/ton = $116,250.00 #13 $7.60/ton = $ 38,000.00 #16 $7.35/ton = $ 11,025.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $165,275.00 WALSH & KELLY, INC. 24358 State Road 23 South Bend, Indiana Bid was signed by Douglas V. Kesler, General Manager, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. BID: # 1 $ 19.75/ton = $296,250.00 # 2 $ 20.40/ton = $306,000.00 # 3 $ 32.25/ton = $161,250.00 # 4 $ 30.50/ton = $152,500.00 # 5 $ 30.50/ton = $152,500.00 # 6 $ 16.50/ton = $ 99,000.00 # 7 $ 16.75/ton = $ 50,250.00 # 8 $ 16.50/ton = $ 49,500.00 # 9 $ 24.25/ton = $ 24,250.00 #10 $ 39.00/ton = $ 39,000.00 #25 $1,660.00/ton = $ 83,000.00 #26a'$ 25.75/ton = $103,000.00 #26b $ 25.75/ton = $103,000.00 #26c $ 25.75/ton = $103,000.00 #26d $ 25.25/ton = $101,000.00 #27a $ 29.40/ton = $117,600.00 #27b $ 29.40/ton = $117,600.00 #27c $ 29.40/ton = $117,600.00 #27d $ 28.90/ton = $115,600.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $2,291,900.00 1 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 ROSE FUEL & MATERIALS, INC. 513 East Madison Street South Bend, Indiana Bid was signed by Mr. Boyd Harwood, President, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a Certified Check in the amount of $1,524.00 was submitted. BID: #20 $ 5.08/bag = $ 15,240.00 Delivered in lots of 100 or more bags. TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $ 15,240.00 MICHIANA PAVING & EXCAVATING, INC. 705 South Beiger Street Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 Bid was signed by Charles W. Meixel, President and Arthur D. Moser, Secretary, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. BID: # 1 $ 22.15/ton = $332,250.00 # 2 $ 24.00/ton = $360,000.00 # 3 $ 38.60/ton = $193,000.00 # 4 $ 35.70/ton = $178,500.00 # 5 $ 36.25/ton = $181,250.00 # 6 $ 18.15/ton = $108,900.00 # 7 $ 19.90/ton = $ 59,700.00 # 8 $ 16.45/ton = $ 49,350.00 # 9 $ 24.25/ton = $ 24,250.00 #21 $339.00/ton = $ 33,900.00 #26a $ 9.00/ton = $ 36,000.00 #26b $ 9.00/ton = $ 36,000.00 #26c $ 10.60/ton = $ 42,400.00 #26d $ 10.60/ton = $ 42,400.00 #27a $ 7.80/ton = $ 31,200.00 #27b $ 7.80/ton = $ 31,200.00 #27c $ 9.25/ton = $ 37,000.00 #27d $ 9.25/ton = $ 37,000.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $1,814,300.00 ST. JOSEPH MATERIALS COMPANY, INC. 60669 Orange Road South Bend, Indiana Bid was signed by Martin R. Norville, Vice -President, Sales/Marketing, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. BID: #12 $ 4.95/ton = $24,750.00 #14 $ 5.75/ton = $28,750.00 #15 $ 3.75/ton = $ 5,625.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $59,125.00 HASS CONCRETE PRODUCTS COMPANY 24423 State Road #23 South Bend, Indiana Bid was signed by Joseph F. Wagner, General Manager, Non - Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 BID: #17 $52.70/cy = $31,620.00 #18 $52.20/cy = $52,200.00 #19 $47.80/cy = $ 7,170.00 #20 $ 5.20/bags = $15,600.00 (ADDENDUM) Add to concrete price per yard if requested or applicable: Demurrage-$45.00 per hour in excess of 5 min. per yard loading time. 1% Cal. Chl. add $1.75 per yd. 2% Cal. Chl. add $2.00 per yd. Heated Conc. Nov. 15 to April 15 (add $4.50 per yard.) TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $106,590.00 ELF ASPHALT, INC. 1510 Clover Road Mishawaka, Indiana Bid was signed by John Baumgartner, Marketing Representative, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. BID: #21 $124.80/ton = $ 12,480.00 #22 $ .43/gal. _ $ 75,250.00 #23 $ .5918/gal. _ $355,080.00 #24 $ .6897/gal.** _ $ 55,176.00 **This reflects only the pick-up price of AC-20 . TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $142,906.00 Mr. Leszczynski stated that WHIBCO, Inc., River Road, P.O. Box 259, Leesburg, New Jersey, has advised that they choose not to submit a bid at this time for street materials for the City of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the above bids were referred to the Street Department for review and recommendation. Mr. James Wensits, Reporter, South Bend Tribune, inquired of Mr. Leszczynski how much money will be spent for street materials for 1988 and the funding source. Mr. Leszczynski advised Mr. Wensits that those two items have not yet been decided but with the opening of bids today, things will come together. Mr. Leszczynski further advised that the City is refining the list of projects that need to be completed. In response to Mr. Wensits' inquiry of whether the City intends to have private contractors handle paving projects, Mr. Leszczynski advised that the City will continue to handle paving projects as in the past. Mr. Leszczynski and Ms. Humphreys also stated that last year's paving program was exceptional and it is anticipated that this year's program will be about two-thirds of last year's. Mr. Leszczynski further clarified for Mr. Wensits that funds for the street department budget do not come from one source but come from various sources including local roads and streets fund, community development and other funding sources available. Mr. Wensits again inquired what amount of money is available and from what sources and Ms. Humphreys advised that that information should be available in a couple of weeks. receiving of sealed Proposals for debt collection services for past due ambulance accounts for the South Bend Fire Department. 0 Ij LJ REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 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 one (1) Proposal was publicly opened and read: FEDERATED COLLECTION AGENCY 2015 West Western Avenue, 1138 South Bend, Indiana The Proposal, signed by Robert Forgash, indicates that Federated shall retain forty per cent (40%) of all money recovered toward satisfaction of accounts as compensation for Federated's services. Fees will not be assessed on unrecovered funds. Further, the maximum amount which Federated shall be allowed to collect in any calendar year, from past due accounts presented to it by the City shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). Ms. Katherine Humphreys, Director, Administration and Finance, in response to a question from the news media, advised that the City's collection rate is sixty-five per cent (65%). Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Proposal as submitted was referred to the Fire Department and City Controller for review and recommendation. APPROVE UTILITY AGREEMENTS - EDISON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that Utility Agreements, the normal Agreements for Federal Aid projects, with the City of South Bend Water Works, Heritage Cablevision Corporation, Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Indiana Michigan Power Company, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and City of South Bend Bureau of Sewers have been submitted for approval in conjunction with the widening of Edison Road between Crestwood Boulevard and Hickory Road. The Agreements indicate that utility facilities located on Edison Road from four hundred (400) feet east of Crestwood Boulevard to Hickory Road are hereby granted permission to be located within the highway right-of-way in accordance with drawings submitted and will be placed adjacent to the present utility facilities and within two (2) feet of the right-of-way line as indicated on the plans for the proposed project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above referred to Agreements were approved and executed. APPROVE SUBORDINATED_ SECURITY AGREEMENT - AE PISTONS, INC. Ms. Beth Leonard, Office of Community Development, advised that the Subordinated Security Agreement submitted today is in conjunction with the Loan Agreement previously approved and is securing some equipment that AE Pistons, Inc., has at their building. The Subordinated Security Agreement indicates that AE Pistons, Inc., grants to the City of South Bend a security interest in all equipment and machinery now owned by AE Pistons to secure payment and performance of obligations. In response to questions from Mr. Dick Maginout, WSBT-TV, Ms. Leonard further clarified that the loan previously approved is for a period of two (2) years and is in the amount of $100,000.00 which was made possible through a state grant. She further stated that AE Pistons is located in the Toll Road Industrial Park and that the City has worked with the County in this endeavor. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Subordinated Security Agreement as submitted was approved and executed. R��JJ REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 APPROVE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LAND USE AGREEMENT - ALLIED CORPORATION Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Michael J. Stepanek, Jr., Counsel, on behalf of Allied Corporation, 401 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Board a City Street Right -of -Way Land Use Agreement which grants to Allied permission to install monitor wells in the public right-of-way. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the installation of the wells will not effect traffic. The Agreement, between the City and Allied-Signal, Inc.,through the Bendix Engine Controls Division, formerly the Bendix Energy Controls Division and the Bendix Wheels and Brakes Division, formerly the Bendix Aircraft Brake & Strut Division of its Allied-Signal Aerospace Company and through its Bendix Automotive Brake Systems - North America, formerly the Bendix Chassis & Brake Components Division indicates that Allied-Signal has groundwater contamination beneath its premises along Bendix Drive in South Bend and has implemented a recovery well program to recover the groundwater contamination and retard/eliminate the movement of the groundwater contamination from the Allied-Signal premises. Allied desires to expand its recovery well program by installing up to twenty-five (25) recovery wells on the northern boundary of the premises south of Bendix Drive and Bertrand Street east and west of the intersection of Bendix Drive and Bertrand Street. As Allied is unable to place the recovery wells on its property south of Bendix Drive and Bertrand Street due to the presence of buildings and underground utilities, Allied desires to place the recovery wells beneath the sidewalk within the City's right-of-way for Bendix Drive and Bertrand Street. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq, and carried, the Agreement as submitted was approved and executed. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12-1988 - RENOUNCIATION OF DEED Mr. Leszczynski advised that in 1985, Ms. Anna Marie Kiskowski, in order to avoid taxes and clean-up charges, deeded to the City a parcel of property located in the 1200 block of Fremont without the City's knowledge. Resolution No. 12-1988 submitted to the Board today for adoption returns this property to her. There- fore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following Resolution No. 12-1988 was adopted: CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NO. 12-1988 WHEREAS, one Anna Marie Johnson, a/k/a Anna Marie Kiskowski, was the apparent owner of record on September 20, 1985, of the following described real property located in South Bend, Indiana: North One Half of Lot Numbered Sixty-three (63) as shown on the recorded Plat of Olive Heights Addition to the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, on November 18, 1987, Anna Marie Johnson or some- one acting on her behalf recorded a Quit -Claim Deed to said property to the City of South Bend in the St. Joseph County Recorder's Office; and WHEREAS, said recording was done without the knowledge of any officer, agent or employee of the City of South Bend, much less at the request of any such officer, agent or employee; and 1 1 rub REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has no use for said property, and it being the general policy of the City of South Bend that all property which it does not use should remain on the Tax Rolls of the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend by and through its Board of Public Works expressly and unequivocally renounces acceptance of this Deed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, that the Deed recorded on November 18, 1987, instrument number 8737053, is not accepted by the City of South Bend and the City acknowledges no ownership interest in this property. Dated this 25th day of April, 1988. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski, President s/Patricia E. DeClercq s/Katherine Humphreys ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk Board of Public Works PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSING OF 35TH STREET AT WASHINGTON STREET - REFERRED Ms. Lisa Gammon, 324 Bercliff Drive, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Board a Petition signed by approximately one hundred (100) residents of Bercliff Estates in regards to the temporary closing of 35th Street. Ms. Gammon stated in her letter to the Board that the residents of Bercliff Estates are concerned about the tremendous increase of traffic being generated in their neighborhood due to the closing of Logan Street during widening construction. She stated that they do not have sidewalks, which causes a dangerous situation for children, walkers, and joggers. The streets are narrow and winding and are only two (2) lanes wide. The increase in traffic through the neighborhood has increased tremendously and therefore the homeowners of Bercliff petition the Board to temporarily close 35th Street at Washington Street for the duration of the construction. They also request that signs be posted "No Outlet" at each entrance on McKinley Highway. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Petition was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR BIDDER QUALIFICATION Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the following applications for bidder qualification and/or certification were accepted for filing and referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation: 1. First Benefit Corporation One Citizens Plaza, Suite 401 Anderson, Indiana 46016 Michiana Paving & Excavating, Inc. 705 South Beiger Street Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 3. Rose Fuel & Materials, Inc. 513 East Madison Street South Bend, Indiana 46617 4. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. 24358 State Road 23 South Bend, Indiana 46614 5. The Levy Company, Inc. P.O. Box 540 Portage, Indiana 46368 6. St. Joseph Materials Company, Inc. c/o The Levy Company, Inc. P.O. Box 540 Portage, Indiana 7. Federated Collection Agency 2015 West Western Avenue, #138 South Bend, Indiana 46619 8. Mueller Company 500 West Eldorado P.O. Box 671 Decatur, Illinois APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR BIDDER QUALIFICATION In a letter to the Board, Mr. Jimmy L. Scott, EEO Officer for the City of South Bend, advised that he has reviewed the below listed applications for bidder qualification and after complete review, found that all requirements of the South Bend Affirmative Action ordinance have been met. He therefore recommends that the following be qualified for City bidding: 1. Etna Supply Company (Roger Potgeter) 2. Water Products Company (David Stevens) 3. Sanco Distributing 4. DRC Corporation 5. Torok Excavating & Demolition Company 6. Chemi-Trol Chemical Company 7. Business Systems, Inc. 8. Magna Chem, Inc. 9. Walsh & Kelly, Inc. 10. L. L. Geans & Sons, Inc. 11. Cardinal Chemical Corporation 12. Rowell Chemical Corporation Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation as submitted was accepted and the applications approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY TO CONDUCT ANNUAL POPPY DAY SALES - MAY 13-14, 1988 Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on April 11, 1988 and recommend approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, requested permission to advertise for the sale of approximately thirteen (13) abandoned vehicles, which are being stored at South Bend Auto Parts, 307 Calvert, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all vehicles have been stored more than fifteen (15) days, identification checks had been run for auto theft and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above request was approved and a date of May 9, 1988, was established for the receiving and opening of sealed bids. REQUEST TO CLOSE PORTION OF EAST WAYNE STREET FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Rubin A. Sullivan, 1118 East Wayne Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the residents of East Wayne Street are planning a neighborhood picnic over the Memorial Day weekend and they would therefore like the following portion of East Wayne Street closed from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 1988 (rain date Monday, May 30th): - From 1118 East Wayne Street to the corner of East Wayne Street South and Sunnyside; - From East Wayne Street North (1204 E. Wayne N.) on the curve of the island to East Wayne Street South (1203 E. Wayne Street). Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above referred to request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recom- mendation. REQUEST OF WEST SIDE MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT MEMORIAL Y PARADE - MAY 30 1988 - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Adeline Waslicki-Jaskowiak, Secretary, West Side Memorial Committee, advised that the West .Side Memorial Day Committee requests permission to conduct the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 1988. Mrs. Jaskowiak further advised that the parade will assemble at 8:00 a.m. at Olive and Ford Street and will move out at 8:30 a.m. proceeding West on Ford Street past Pierre Navarre School to disband at Summit Drive. Ms. Jaskowiak stated that the parade will last approximately one and one-half hours. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE TITLE SHEETS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following Title Sheets were approved and signed: 1. Intersection Improvements at Miami & Jackson and at Ironwood & Ewing 2. I/N Tek Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (lift station construction) APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S BOND Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the Contractor's Bond for C. Wardlow Construction be approved retroactive to April 18, 1988. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the bond approved. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORT A report from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of thirty-eight (38) properties cleaned from April 15, 1988 to April 21, 1988 was submitted. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the report as submitted was filed. 110 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 APPROVE CLAIMS Chief Deputy City Controller John D. Leisenring, submitted Claim Docket No. 7138 through Claim Docket No. 7472 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski 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 Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ATTEST: Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk 1 E