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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/27/75 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, October 27, 1975 by Chairman Rollin Farrand with all members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. OPENING OF BIDS - RENTAL OF UNIFORMS This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for the rental of uniforms for various Bureaus and Departments of the City. 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: Swank Dry Cleaners, Inc Bid was signed by William Basti, non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10 per cent bid bond accompanied the bid. Bid- Group I 348 Employees - $1.95 per week $10,790.00 Group II 8 Employees - $4.90 per week 5,880.00 Group III 21 Employees - $1.35 per week 4,252.50 Group IV 6 Employees - $0.90 per week 810.00 Total Bid - $112,732.50 Monarch Industrial Laundry Bid was signed by Juhne Schultz, non -collusion affidavit was in G order and a certified check in the amount of $10,723.69 was submitted. Bid - Group I 348 Employees - $1.79 per week Group II 8 Employees - $4.50 per week Group III 21 Employees - $1.10 per week Group IV 6 Employees - $5.40 per week $687.42 total per week Upon motion made, seconded and 'carried, the bids were referred to the City Controller's Office for review and recommendation. TAXI LICENSE APPLICATION FOR DONALD RILEY DENIED A hearing on the denial of the taxi license application of Donald Riley, represented by Marcia Sowles, Legal Aid Society, had been tabled at Mr. Riley's request until this date. The Board received a written review of Ms. Sowle's presentation on behalf of Mr. Riley from Deputy City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski, with the following conclusion: "After a careful consideration of the facts regarding Donald Riley's application, further documentation by the Legal Aid Society, and research of the law and policy issues involved, the Department of Law concurs with Chief Walsh's recommendation that the application be denied" Ms. Sowles was present as was Mr. Riley. Ms. Sowles said Mr. Riley does have a valid Indiana driver's license at this time and the offense that he was driving with a suspended license should no longer be considered. Ms. Sowles said the conviction for careless driving occurred in 1973 and she asked how long this charge would be held against Mr. Riley. Miss Cekanski said the Board had authorized the Legal Department to investigate this matter. She reviewed Chief Walsh's recommendation to deny the license and also considered the fact that Mr. Riley did have a conviction for careless driving and for possession of a controlled substance. She said these factors required serious consideration. Miss Cekanski said her recommendation to the Board was to deny the license at this time. She said Mr. Riley could request that the Board reopen this matter at a later time. Mr. Riley then spoke to the Board and said these violations occurred in 1968 and 1971 and he served his sentence and his parole. He said he wanted a chance to work but asked that 116 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1975 his past record not be held against him. Mr. Seitz noted that the Board had an obligation to the citizens,of South Bend who use taxicab service when they reviewanapplication that has been denied. It was also noted that Mr. Riley's record includes some convictions in 1974. Mr. Farrand said the Board reviews each case separately and four of the last applicants reviewed by the Board had their licenses approved. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board denied the application of Donald Riley for a taxi license. REQUEST FOR INTERSECTION STUDIES The Board received requests from Councilman Roger Parent for traffic control studies -of the intersection of Hass Drive and Rose and also the intersection of Crestwood, Rockne and Hickory at Edison. Mr. Parent noted that both intersections involve safety hazards and he requested that a study be made, with consideration to be given to installation of a four-way stop sign at Hass Drive and Rose Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the requests to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO TEAMSTER'S CONTRACTS Amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Union and the Bureau of Wastewater, Bureau of Sanitation, Bureau of Solid Waste and Bureau of Water -Construction and Maintenance were transmitted to the Board by City Attorney James Roemer, with the notation that they had been reviewed by the City Attorney, the Depart- ment of Public Works and the City Controller and were now ready for approval. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the amendments. BID AWARDED - POLICE DEPARTMENT PORATABLE TRANSCEIVERS The Board received a recommendation from Police Chief John H. Walsh that the low bid of the Meade Electric Company of $10,200 for 10 portable transceivers be accepted. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation and accepted the low bid of Meade Electric Company. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - THREE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPERS The Board received a request from Chief Jack R. Bland that the City advertise for bids for three pumpers for the Fire Department. Detailed specifications were attached. Upon motion made,.seconded and carried, the Board approved the request and directed the Clerk to advertise for bids, with sealed bids to be received on November 10. BID AWARDED - CREST MANOR SANITARY SEWERS The Board received a request from the Bureau of Design and Adminis tration that the bids for the Crest Manor Sanitary Sewers, Section 1 and 2 had been reviewed and that the low bid of Woodruff and Sons could be approved. Upon motion made,seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation and awarded the low bid of $29,982.80 for the construction of the Crest Manor Sanitary Sewers to Woodruff and Sons, Inc. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED The Board received the following recommendations for approval of traffic control devices: Installation of a yield sign on Harrow at Garwayr Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installation was approved. Removal of two hour parking restriction across from 2025 S. Main Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the removal was approved. 1 �61 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1975 REPORT - HALLOWEEN PARADE AND BONFIRE CHRISTMAS PARADE Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that he had reviewed the Halloween Parade and Bonfire Request from.River Bend Plaza for October 31 and the Christmas Parade for November 15,'as had Captain Sweitzer of the ,Police Department Traffic Detail. They concur with the routes submitted for both events. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the reports were ordered filed. RIVER BEND PLAZA APPLICATIONS APPROVED Douglas Simpson, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted the following applications to the Board with his favorable recommendation: 1. Head Start Program — October 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the application was approved. 2. Application of John Spagnolo for Grand Opening of Produce Market with Potowatomi Petting Zoo Show on November 3, 7 and 8 from 11:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m. Mr. Seitz noted that he had not seen the application. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the application subject to review and approval of Mr. Seitz. BONDS APPROVED e-a Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that the following bonds were properly executed and could be approved: Fred Spromberg & Son Excavation Bond to 11/30/76 Louis Krueper Excavation Bond to 9/29/76. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bonds were approved to the dates listed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period of October 16 through 24 was received. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed. SIGNING OF TITLE SHEET - CALLANDER STREET SANITARY SEWER The Title Sheet approving the plans for the Callender Street Sanitary Sewers was submitted to the Board. Mr. Farrand noted that the Department of Public Works has reviewed and approved the plans and the cost will be paid by the property owner. Upon motion made, seconded and casried, the title sheet approving the plans was approved. r. AWARDING OF BIDS - CENTURY CENTER Patrick M. McMahon, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, submitted to the Board his recommendation to award bids for the construction of Century Center. Mr. McMahon said the bids were to be divided with a percentage of the costs to be paid by the City and by the Civic Center Building Authority. The Building.Authority has already approved their share of the contract cost and will be signing the bid forms and contracts along with the.Board this morning. Mr. McMahon said the award recommendations were all to the low bidders. There were some voluntary deductions taken but they were all from the low base bid. Mr. Kovas of the South Bend Tribune asked what percentage of the successful bidders were local.contractors. Mr. Farrand said about 75% of the successful bidders were local. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the low bids and construction contracts for Century Century, based on the itemized summary.as follows: H. G. Christman Construction Company -Combination of CC302, CC402 and CC602, Less Deductive Alternates of $61,000. Total Net Bid - $2,853,255.00. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1975 Haven -Busch Company - Contract CC 505 - Total Net Bid - $1,680.000.00 Art Mosaic & Tile Company - Contract CC403, Less Voluntary Alternate of $20,000 - Total Net Bid - $125,000.00 Harold J. Becker Company - Contract CC700 - Total Net Bid - $26,660.00 Harold J. Becker Company - Contract CC705 - Total Net Bid - $20,610.00 Harold J. Becker Company - Contract CC701 - Total Net Bid - $17,130.00 Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. - Contract CC703 and CC704 - Total Net Bid- $183,030.00 Interstate Glass Company - Contract CC801 - Total Net Bid - $40,680.00 Overhead Door Division, Kushto Enterprises,Inc. - Contract CC802 Total Net Bid- $15,438.00 Builders Enterprise Corporation - Contract CC803.-,Total Net Bid $2,548.00 PPG Industries, Inc. - Contract CC805.- Total Net Bid - $33,800.00. Flour City Architectural Metals - Contract CC806 - Total Net Bid $480,000.00 Gibson -Lewis, Inc. - Combination Bid "B" with Voluntary Alternate 900-A and Base Bid CC903 with Voluntary Alternate 903A - Total Net Bid- $502,668.00 Interior Finishes, Inc. - Contract CC901 less Voluntary Alternate #1, $4,565.00 - Total Net }aid - $65,000.00. Contract CC905 - Total Net Bid - $10,285.00. Contract CC1200 - Total Net Bid - $91,320.00 Bauer -Foster Corporation - Contract CC904 - Total Net Bid - $75,600.00 A. Hartke & Son, Inc. - Contract CC907 - Total Net Bid - $79,935.00. Conditions listed on reverse side of bid proposal not accepted. O'Hara Decorating Service, Inc. - Contract CC908 - Total Net Bid $10,900.00. J.W. Werntz & Son, Inc. - Contract CC1000 - Total Net Bid $8,250.00 Market Forge Company, Division of Beatrice Foods Co. - Contract CC1003 - Total Net Bid - $11,378.00 Old Fort Supply Co., Inc. - Contract CC1005 - Total Net Bid $3,490.00 J. W. Werntz & Son, Inc. - Contract CC1006 - Total Net Bid $14,050.00 Roper I.B.G. - Contract CC1300 - Total Net Bid - $415,000.00 Economy Elevator, Inc. - Contract CC1400 - Total Net Bid $113,885.00 Slutsky-Peltz Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. -.Contract CC1500 Less Voluntar�7 Alternates 1 and 2, Heating and Air Conditioning,�$6,500.00 - Total Net Bid - $1,450.000.00 Edward J. White, Inc. - Contract CC1501, Less Voluntary Algernates 5, 6, 8 and 18, $12,250. Total Net Bid - $415,750.00 1 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1975 David E. McDaniel Co., Inc.`- Contract CC1502 - Total Net Bid $127,900.00 Koontz -Wagner Electric Co., Inc. - Contract•CC1600 Less Voluntary Alternates 3, 5, 6 and 8, $15,200.00 - Total Net Bid $998,400.00 Indiana Electronic Company - Contract CC1601 - Total Net Bid $84,000.00 REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE PROPERTY SALE OF 239 N.: STUDEBAKER STREET Kathleen Cekanski, Deputy City Attorney, advised the Board that Mr. & Mrs. James Pope had indicated an interest in purchasing -a city -owned lot at 239 N. Studebaker Street. The Board adopted a Resolution authorizing the sale of the property. The Resolution was submitted to the Common Council. The property was then appraised and an offering price set of $575.00. Miss Cekanski prepared a purchase contract for the property and submitted it to Mr. & Mrs. Pope. A letter has been received from Mr. & Mrs. Pope indicating that there is major sidewalk and curb repair work to be done on the property. They have indicated that they would be willing to offer $375.00 for the lot, with the condition that they will ' immediately make curb and sidewalk repairs. In conformity with the Municipal Code, the Board is required to request Common Council approval in order to negotiate the sale of the lot for less than the offering price. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the -�, Board authorized -.the Legal Department to prepare a resolution for submission to the Common Council authorizing the Board of Public Works to negotiate the sale of the city -owned property at 239 N. Studebaker Street. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. s K. Jeirz ATTEST: U Patricia DeClercq, Clerk