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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/28/10 Board of Public Works Claims ReviewCLAIMS REVIEW MEETING DECEMBER 28 2010 393 A Claims Review Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, by Board President Gary A. Gilot with Board Member Donald E. Inks and Board Attorney Cheryl Greene present. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Gilot informed the Board of five (5) additions to the agenda including Termination of Agreements, an Agreement with AT &T, a Release of Mortgage, a side letter to the Memorandum of Understanding with I" Source, and a Clarification of the Studebaker Demolition Area A, Phase IV Change Order, APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Inks stated that a request to pay claims has been received by the Board; each claim is fully supported by an invoice; the person receiving the goods or services has approved the claims; and the claims have been filed with the City Fiscal Officer and certified for accuracy. Mr. inks stated the following claims were submitted to the board for approval: Name Amount of Claim Date City of South Bend $1,142,568.51 12/20/2010 City of South Bend $3,824,266.73 12/22/2010 Therefore, Mr. Inks made a motion that after review of the expenditures, the claims be approved as submitted. Mr. Gilot seconded the motion, which carried. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF THE 11T SOURCE PARKING GARAGE Attorney Dick Nussbaum stated all of the agreements he has added to the agenda were related to the original Memorandum of Understanding with I" Source and Host Hotels of December 3, 2010 regarding the purchase of the I St Source parking garage. Mr. Nussbaum informed the Board that the documents include a purchase agreement that relates to the obligations of the parties for the purchase of the I" Source Parking Garage; three (3) Escrow Agreements set up for -the $6,500,000 to go into escrow with Meridian Title; two (2) Terminations of Conveyance Agreements that terminate previous Conveyance of Public Improvements Agreements with Ist Source and Host Hotels; and a side letter that clarifies the rating of Doubletrec Hotel as an "upscale" hotel rather than it's previous rating in the Memorandum of Understanding as an "upper upscale" hotel. He noted the Redevelopment Commission approved the documents this morning at their Redevelopment Commission meeting and passed a Resolution to authorize Mr. Inks to sign as agent for the Board. Therefore, any draws on the Escrow accounts will be required to use certain draw forms and will not require a Board meeting; Mr. Ink's signature will be adequate. Mr. Nussbaum stated that only a change in terms or an interpretation would need to come before the Board. Attorney Cheryl Greene asked if it would be beneficial for the Board to authorize Mr. Nussbaum to act as agent to the Board to sign in the case of Mr. Ink's absence. Mr. Nussbaum agreed it would probably be a good idea in the unlikely event that Mr. Ink's was not available. Mr. Nussbaum stated that none of the documents change the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding; they only implement the terms and conditions. Ms. Greene stated that the Redevelopment Commission will hold title to the garage, and the Board of Works acts only as its agent. Mr. Nussbaum noted any issues related to improvements to the garage should go through the Board of Works, as the experts in that field. Mr. Gilot made a motion the Board approve all of the Agreements as outlined by Mr. Nussbaum, and authorize Mr. Inks to sign on behalf of the Redevelopment Commission with Mr. Nussbaum as a back -up to Mr. Inks. Mr. Inks seconded the motion, which carried. The following Agreements related to the Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of the 1st Source parking garage were approved: Type Business Descri ption Garage Purchase I" Source Corporation City to Purchase 1st Source Agreement and Host Hotels & Garage Resorts, L.P. Escrow 15 Source Corporation 1St Source Bank Building Agreement and Meridian Title Improvements Corporation Escrow Host Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Atrium Improvements Agreement L.P., 1St Source Project at the I" Source Bank Corporation and Building CLAIMS REVIEW MEETING DECEMBER 28 2010 394 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS The following Agreements were submitted to the Board for approval: Type Meridian Title Description Amount Corporation Agreement Escrow Host Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Improvements Project at Agreement L.P., and Meridian Title the I" Source Bank Building Park Dept. Locations for Co oration Consent 1St Bank Center Limited Consent by the City to the Each Location Partnership Building Owner to Waive Services on Installed Technical Default in their Bond Termination of Host Hotels & Resorts, Termination of Agreement of Agreement for L.P., successor to Rahn October 22, 1979, to be Able Conveyance of Properties 11 to Enter into a New Public Agreement Documents Company, Inc. Termination of 1St Source Corporation, Termination of Agreement of Agreement for F /K/A FBT Bancorp, October 22, 1979, to be Able Conveyance of Inc. to Enter into a New Public Portage Ave. upon Payoff of Agreement Documents Development Side Letter for lst Source Corporation & Confirmation of the Memorandum of Host Hotels & Resorts, Agreement o f the Parties to Understanding L.P. include Doubletree Hotel as an "Upscale" Hotel APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS The following Agreements were submitted to the Board for approval: Type Business Description Amount Motion/ Second Agreement SBCGlobal TI Data Line for Six Various Various Gilot/Inks Services d /b /a Park Dept. Locations for Amounts for AT &T Global ExecuTime Time Clocks to be Each Location Services on Installed Monthly behalf of Payments /36 Indiana Bell Month Contract Telephone Company, Inc. Release of Corporation for Release Mortgage of 1431 N/A Inks / Gilot Mortgage Entrepreneurial Portage Ave. upon Payoff of Development Indebtedness Assigned to the City of South Bend CLARIFICATION OF CHANGE ORDER N0. I - STUDEBAKER AREA A DEMOLITION — PHASE IV — PROJECT NO. 109 -032 Board Attorney Cheryl Greene clarified that the effective date of the Change Order previously approved on December 6, 2010 was intended not only to comply with the directive issued by the Department of Labor, but also intended to be consistent with state law governing public works projects. Board members discussed the conflict between meeting the deadline imposed by the Department of Labor to issue a change order and state law requirements that a change order should not be issued before commencement of actual construction. The Board also recognized that the Contractor had been stopped from commencing any construction activities pending resolution of the dispute over the Davis -Bacon classification and wage rates. Upon a motion by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Board ratified, confirmed and approved the Change Order as clarified, to reflect an effective date consistent with state law, and confirmed the Change Order is effective upon commencement of construction activities pursuant to reinstatement of the previously - suspended Notice to Proceed. The Board further authorized legal counsel to work with the Project consultant, DLZ, and the City Engineer to take all actions necessary to reinstate the previously suspended Notice to Proceed upon a determination that all required documentation had been duly updated to reflect a delay occasioned pending final direction from the Department of Labor concerning the Davis -Bacon classification and wage rates. CLAIMS REVIEW MEETING DECEMBER 28, 2010 395 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. ATTEST: t Linda M. Martin, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. G110t, President~ - Dohald E. nks, Member Carl P. Littrell, Member