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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/84 Board of Public Works Minutes256 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m, on Monday, June 25, 1984, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Michael L. Vance present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the minutes of the June 18, 1984, regular meeting of the Board were approved. OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) SMALL GRADER AND ONE (1) BACKHOE.LOADER 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: MCB-CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 1521 West Jefferson Street Plymouth, Indiana 46563 BID SUBMITTED: New CASE 680H Loader/Backhoe Bid was signed by Clyde M. Leary, Secretary/Treasurer, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a Cashier's Check in the amount of $4,500.00 was submitted. Total price with options $79,583.00 Less trade-in allowance of the three pieces of used equipment as.advertised. $42,450.00 Net cash difference $37,133.00 Options: Three year or three thousand hrs. warranty on engine and powertrain. Add $ 782.00 A.H. CHOITZ AND COMPANY, INC. Bid was signed by A.H. Choitz, 25166 West State Road #2 President, Non -Collusion South Bend, Indiana 46619 Affidavit was in order and a Bid Bond in the amount of $3,850.00 was submitted. BID SUBMITTED: 1 New John Deere 510B-Wheel Loader Backhoe Delivered Price - Less trade.o.f .following: Hough-H50 Loader SIN 16BH1841 Rex Roller S/N'HR104 Elgin Sweeper SIN S19608 Net Delivered Price, Less Trade-ins $38,0500 DEEDS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. Bid was signed by John K. 8015 East 45th Street Brennan, President, Non - Lawrence, Indiana 46626 Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 10% Bid Bond w BID SUBMITTED: as submitted. HUBER MAINTAINER Model M-805A Diesel Total Price including trade-ins per unit: $29,600.00 per unit 257 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 INDIANA EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Bid was signed by Stanley C. Salomon P.O. Box 11139 President and Gerald A. Guilloz, 414 West Coliseum Blvd. Vice -President, Non -Collusion Fort Wayne, Indiana Affidavit was in order and a Bid Bond in the amount of $3,200.00 was submitted. BID SUBMITTED: 1 New Galion Model 503-L Tandem Drive Motor Grader Price F.O.B. City of South Bend, Indiana $53,588.00 Less trade in of. Caterpillar Model 950 Loader and Austin Western Model 200 Motor Grader 22,250.00 Net Difference F.O.B. City of South Bend $31,338.00 ALTERNATE BID Rental/Demonstrator Allatt Model SG-100 Tandem Drive Motor Grader with approximately.475 hours Price F.O.B. City of South Bend, Indiana $36,000.00 Less trade in of Caterpillar Model 950 14,000.00 Net Difference F.O.B. City of South Bend $22,000.00 REID-HOLCOMB COMPANY, INC. Bid was signed by R.S. Sharpe, Non- 3333 West Coliseum Blvd. Collusion Affidavit was in order Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 and a 10% Bid Bond was submitted. 1 Puckett Model Grader White/Hercules Diesel Engine Price F.O.B. South Bend, Indiana with trade-ins of Caterpillar rubber tired loader, Model 950, s/n 90A1894 and Austin - Western grader, Model 200, s/n V-246-7558 $23,375.00 OPTION Vibratory plate Compactor, per spec sheet $ 8;900.`00 1 New Model AB6905 Athey Blade with John Deere 4219D Diesel engine Price F.O.B. South Bend, Indiana with trade-ins of Caterpillar rubber tired loader, Model 950, s/n 90A1894 and Austin - Western grader, Model 200, s/n V-246-7558 $24,470.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of Trans- portation for review and recommendation. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR EASEMENT - SENOR KELLY'S, FRENCH MARKET AND CONEY ISLAND RESTAURANTS Board Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer submitted to the Board for approval Agreements for Easements with Senor Kelly's, 119 North Michigan Street, French Market Restaurant, 123 North Michigan Street and Coney Island Restaurant, 125 North Michigan Street, which permit the restaurants to use a portion.of public sidewalk for the placement of tables and chairs for use by restaurant patrons. The Agreements indicate that the easements are temporary and will expire on November 30, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr.. Vance and carried, the above Agreements for Easement were approved and executed. 258 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - CITY.OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY JOB TRAINING PROGRAM (TESTING SERVICES FOR APPLICANTS TO THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT) Mr. Leszczynski advised that an Agreement for Professional Services between the City of South Bend and the St. Joseph County Job Training.Program for testing services for applicants to the South Bend Police Department was being submitted to the Board at this time for approval. The Agreement indicates that the City will pay to JTP Ten Dollars ($10.00) per applicant for testing services to be billed to the City's Police Department on a monthly basis. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVE BUREAU OF HOUSING NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT -UP PROGRAM AGREEMENT Ms. Janet S. Holston, Director, Bureau of Housing, submitted to the Board for approval one (1) Agreement for Rehabilitation of Real Property between the Board of Public Works and Homeowner and Agreement for the Repair of Real Property between the Board of Public Works and Contractor as follows: HOMEOWNER: Karl Stetler ADDRESS: 1401 Randolph CONTRACTOR: Hanks Enterprise CONTRACT AMOUNT: $542.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Agreement was approved and executed. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 520 1/2 CUSHING STREET REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Maria G. Rivera, 514 North Cushing Street, South Bend, Indiana, indicated that she was interested in purchasing the City -owned lot at 520 1/2 Cushing Street as she is an adjoining property owner and wishes to purchase the parcel to improve her property and expand her garden. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City retain the lot for any reason. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES - 1012/1014 FELLOWS STREET; 506 OHIO STREET; 1011 RUSH STREET; 510/514/518 KEASEY STREET; 517/519/521/523/525/529 WENGER STREET REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Peter J. Nemeth, Attorney at Law, Nemeth & Masters, Suite 511, National Bank Building, 112 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana., indicated that he is interested in purchasing the above referred to properties. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City retain the lots for anv reason. REQUEST OF ATHLETIC ANNEX TO CONDUCT "STROHS RUIN FOR LIBERTY" (OCTOBER 13, 1984) REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Dean A. Reinke, President, Athletic Annex, 1250 Scottsdale Mall, East Ireland Road, South -Bend, Indiana, indicated that he has been asked to coordinate the South Bend "Strohs Run for Liberty" to benefit the fund for the preservation of the Statue of Liberty. On October 13, 1984, there will be one hundred twenty (120) cities across this country that will be conducting Strohs Run for Liberty events. He indicated that he would like to propose that South Bend host such an event on the recommended route starting and finishing at Rum Village Park. This route consists of the following for 8K (4.97 miles): 1 P, 1 259 'REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 At 8:30 a.m, start near the Nature Center on Gertrude St. running south, run south to Ireland, East to Keria, north to Chippewa, Chippewa east to Main, Main north to Ewing, Ewing back to the park and finish near the zoo. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST OF SOUTH GATEWAY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION TO ERECT FLAGS ON SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET AND SOUTH MAIN STREET BETWEEN MONROE STREET AND CHIPPEWA AVENUE In a letter to the Board, Mr. Dick Shafer, Director, South Gateway Improvement Association, advised that the Association is an organization of businessmen and residents of South Michigan and South Main Streets between Monroe Street and Chippewa Avenue in South Bend. Their objectives are to improve the appearance, security and business climate in this area to make a better impression on visitors entering the City from the South. One of the immediate projects to help achieve this is the display of the United States flag by the residents and businesses in the area (approximately 100- 200 locations). The Association plans to purchase kits, consisting of a 17 foot pole and a 3'x5' flag, to be installed in the tree lawns five (5) feet from the curb. These poles will be removable from a two (2) inch plastic socket which will be installed twenty-four inches (24) deep in the ground and the top will be flush with the surface. An experienced contractor will install these sockets at each location after the utility companies check and approve each site. The Assocation is also contacting the Indiana State Highway Depart- ment regarding the Michigan Street right-of-way. Mr. Shafer advised that approval of this project is requested as soon as possible as they hope to have installation completed in time for July 4, 1984 display. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was approved subject to subsequent review and con- currence by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and City Attorney's office and the filing of a $5,000,000.00 Certificate of Insurance naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the following five (5) traffic control devices were approved: REVISE TO STOP SIGN - On Campeau at Jacobs. Requested by Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. REVISE TO STOP SIGN - On Campeau at Northwood. Requested by Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Clemens at Campeau (Uncontrolled "T" Intersection). INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Churchill at Northwood (Uncontrolled"T" Intersection). APPROVE REQUEST TO CLOSE 1300 BLOCK OF EAST ALTGELD STREET FOR A BLOCK PARTY (JULY 4. 1984) Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J.. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Captain Edward Friend, Police Department Traffic Division, have reviewed the request submitted to the Board on June 18, 1984 to close the 1300 block 260 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 of East Altgeld Street from Leer to Clyde on July 4, 1984 and recommend approval. Approval is recommended subject to the maintenance of a ten (10) foot clear and unobstructed lane for emergency purposes. It was noted that the Petitioner will be responsible for the closing and opening of the street and alleys with barricades to be provided by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting.Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above block party request was approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF FAITH CHURCH ON THE BLOCK TO CONDUCT "LIFE CHANGING TENT CRUSADE" (JULY 15) 1984) Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Assistant Fire Chief George Gyori and the Building Department have reviewed the request of the Faith Church on the Block submitted to the Board on June 18, 1984 to conduct a tent crusade and recommend approval. Approval was recommended subject to the church providing a Certificate of Flame Retardency and a permit from the Building Department must be secured in order to erect the tent. Additionally, they will be requested to file with the Board a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured for the duration of the crusade. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above recommendations were accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF PLATE COLLECTORS CONVENTION TO CONDUCT PARADE (JULY 13, 1984) Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, and Captain Edward Friend, Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the request of the Plate Collectors Convention to conduct a parade on July 13, 1984 and recommend approval. It was noted that the band and participants will marshall on River Bend Plaza and then move out onto Jefferson Street to Century Center, escorted front and rear by the South Bend Police Department Traffic Division cars. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF GRACE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH TO CLOSE ALLEY BEHIND THE CHURCH AT 1211 VASSAR STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that on June 4, 1984, the Board denied the request of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church to close the alley behind the church on Vassar Street from August 20-26, 1984 for additional parking. Since that denial, Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has received a verbal request from the church clarifying the intended use of the alley closure. At this time, the church, through Mr. Wadzinski, is requesting that the alley be closed behind the church denying access to a private parking area which is being reserved for church hierarchy during the Michigan Annual Conference, August 20 through August 26, 1984. The alley will remain open and free to any and all emergency vehicles and will not be used for parking of vehicles Based on this new request, the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting has no objections to issuing two (2) barricades to the church to close the alley during the conference dates during the operation hours of the conference. It is requested that the alley remain open in the evening hours when the conference is not in session. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above recommendation of Mr. Wadzinski was accepted and the new request approved. 261 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 FILING OF DETAILS CONCERNING ETHNIC FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted to the Board the following final details concerning Ethnic Festival activities: 1. The Ethnic Festival Parade - The Ethnic Festival parade marshalling area shall consist of Lafayette Street from Sample to Western; Williams Street from South to Western; South Street from Taylor to Main; Monroe Street from Williams to Main. All of the above streets will be closed to normal thru traffic during the parade marshalling. Marshalling will start at approximately 7:00 a.m. with the parade moving out at 9:45 a.m. The parade route shall be Lafayette Street from Western Avenue to Colfax, west on Colfax to Williams, south on Williams to Wayne Street. The above streets will be closed to normal thru traffic during the parade, estimated from 9:45 until 12:00 noon. The area in front of the County -City Building will be reserved for reviewing stand, performing arts and television coverage. A temporary bill- board advertising the festival will be placed on the southwest corner on Jefferson at Lafayette. 2. The following streets will be closed to public use during the Ethnic Festival: Washington Street between Service Ct. #5 and Rasmussen Ct., Jefferson Blvd. between Service Ct. #5 and Rasmussen Ct., (both Service Ct. #5 and Rasmussen's Ct. will be open to traffic), 100 S. Michigan, 100 N. Michigan (access will remain open to the Marriott/1st Bank parking lot) 3. The F.un Run,- The Fun Run will take place on Sunday, July lst, 1984 and will utilize the Northside Blvd. route. The race is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. and the course, with the exception of St. Louis Boulevard immediately in front of the Park Department, should be reopened by 9:00 a.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above information was accepted and filed. APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following six (6) handicapped parking permit applications were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of permits: 1. Armie L. Powell, 730 E. Broadway, S.B. 2. Frances Grontkowski, 2321 Bertrand, S.B. 3. Syrena Haas, 601 S. State St., Niles 4. John Docherty, Sr., 52236 Central Ave. 5. Audrey E. Ball, 3602 S. Ironwood, S.B. 6. George W. Bateman, 301 E. Borley, Mish. APPROVE EXCAVATION BOND Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak, P.E., Engineering Department, recommended that the Excavation Bond for Jack D. Pritchard, Sr., be approved effective June 25, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Excavation Bond was approved. 262 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S BOND Mr. Melvin B. Humphrey, Engineering Department,. recommended that the Contractor's Bond for Klose Brothers, Inca be approved effective June 25, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Contractor's Bond was approved, FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORT Two (2) reports from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of three -hundred sixty-four (364) properties cleaned from June 11, 1984 to June 22, 1984 were submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above reports were filed. APPROVE CLAIMS City Controller Michael L. Vance submitted Claim Docket No. 11934 through Claim Docket No. 12364 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the claims were approved and the report filed. UPDATE ON PURCHASE OF TORRINGTON BUILDING AND RELATED MATTERS Mr. Hill stated that the special Board of Public Works meeting convened and recessed on Friday, June 22, 1984 was cancelled because details on the purchase of the Torrington building and related matters were still being negotiated. At this time, the necessary documents are not ready for action by the Board and it is anticipated that action will not be taken by the Board until later in the week of June 25th. REQUEST FOR STATUS REPORT ON A PETITION TO CHANGE MICHIGAN, MAIN, LAFAYETTE, WASHINGTON, WAYNE, JEFFERSON AND ST. JOSEPH STREETS TO TWO-WAY STREETS - MR. RALPH JOHNSON Mr. Ralph Johnson, 734 North Cushing Street, South Bend, Indiana, addressed the Board and asked for a status report on the above referred to Petition which he submitted to the Board on November 28, 1983 and again on January 9, 1984. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting is reviewing and studying the request and as soon as that review is completed, a response to Mr. Johnson's request will be submitted to the Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:53 a.m. J n E. Leszczy s i ",_�z - -100 .ichard L. Hil Michael L. Vance ATTEST: ra M. rarmerlee, user L 263 MEETING RECONVENED JUNE 25. 1984 Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the June 25, 1984 regular meeting of the Board was reconvened at 9:55 a.m. Ms. Eugenia S. Schwartz, Assistant City Attorney, advised the Board that the details on the purchase of the Torrington building and related matters will be finalized this date and requested that the Board recess until 4:00 p.m. at which time the necessary documents will be presented to the Board for approval and execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, this reconvened meeting of the Board was recessed until 4:00 p.m. -- ��.�/� -- Michael L. Vance ATTEST: Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk RECONVENE RECESSED REGULAR MEETING JUNE '25 , 1984 The recessed regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was reconvened at 4:45 p.m. by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Michael L. Vance present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer. The purpose of this reconvened meeting was to discuss the purchase of The Torrington Building and other related matters. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION OF CLAIM FORM TO PURCHASE TORRINGTON BUILDING AND WARRANTY BILL OF SALE Mr. Hill presented to the Board for approval a City of South Bend Claim Form in the amount of $400,000.00 made payable to The Torrington Company for the purchase of a.building per the Warranty Bill of Sale also submitted. The Warranty Bill of Sale indicates that The Torrington Company for and in considera- tion of $400,000.00 conveys to the City of South Bend the build- ing and all improvements (commonly referred to as the "East Building") located on the real estate situated at and commonly known as 3602 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Hill made a motion that the Board be authorized to purchase the building and all improvements described in the Warranty Bill of Sale and approve the delivery of a check in the amount of $400,000.00 to The Torrington Company, Mr. Vance seconded the motion and it carried, and the Claim Form and Warranty Bill of Sale were approved and executed. 264 RECONVENE RECESSED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 ACCEPT AND APPROVE WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING GIFT OF LAND Mr. Hill presented to the Board for acceptance and approval a Warranty Deed in which The Torrington Company conveys to the City of South Bend two (2) parcels of real estate located on West Sample Street in St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described in the legal description contained in said Warranty Deed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above referred to Warranty Deed was accepted and approved. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PETITION STATE BOARD OF TAX COMMISSIONERS TO RELEASE ACCRUED TAXES ON REAL ESTATE Mr. Hill presented to the Board a Petition to.Release accrued taxes to be sent to the State Board of Tax Commissioners request- ing the release of accrued taxes on the two (2) parcels of real estate (Key #18-8112-4207; 18-8112-4215.07; and 18-8112-4215.03) as conveyed to the City of South Bend by The Torrington Company, said amount of accrued taxes being $1,594.51 for Fall 1983 - payable 1984 and $1,594.51 for Spring 1983 - payable 1984. Mr. Hill made a motion that the Board be authorized to Petition the State Board of Tax Commissioners to Release said accrued taxes. Mr. Vance seconded the motion, it carried and the appropriate Petition was approved and executed. . APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY DEED TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Mr. Hill presented to the Board a Purchase Agreement between the Business Development Corporation of South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County and the City of South Bend in which the BDC agrees to purchase the two (2) parcels of real estate and building just conveyed to the City by The Torrington Company. It was noted that the BDC will sell said real estate and building to American Royal, Inc, d/b/a A/R, Inc. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Purchase Agreement and Warranty Deed were approved and the Purchase Agreement executed by the Board of Public Works and Mr. Charles Leone and Mr. F.J. Nimtz, Vice -President and President, respectively, of the Business Development Corporation of South Bend, Mishawaka and St. Joseph County, Indiana. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND AMERICAN ROYAL, INC. Mr. Hill made a motion that the Board of Public Works be authorized to execute an Indemnification Agreement between the City of South Bend and American Royal, Inc., said document not being available at this time for execution. Mr. Vance seconded the motion and it carried and the Board was given authorization to execute said document subsequent to the meeting held today. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the reconvened meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. John E. Leszcz ichard L. Hill AT ST: Michael L. Vance San ra M. Parmerlee, Clerk 1