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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:44 a.m. on
February 9, 2023, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar, and
Board Members Gary Gilot, Jordan Gathers (absent), Murray Miller (absent), and Board
Attorney Michael Schmidt present. Board of Public Works Clerk, Theresa Heffner, presented
the Board with a proposed agenda of items presented by the public and by City Staff.
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda.
AGREEMENT/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Assistant City Attorney Jenna Throw was present to answer questions about item 7.G:
Memorandum of Understanding – Teamsters Local Union No. 364. Mr. Gilot was curious about
this not coming up during a normal contract negotiation but in between negotiations. Attorney
Throw advised that this MOU is similar to one for the Public Works Teamster workgroup that
was approved in December 2022. This MOU is for the Central Services Teamsters workgroups.
Mr. Gilot asked if the MOU gets assimilated into the contract when it comes up. Attorney Throw
replied yes. The last time the City went through the negotiations they went through all of the
existing MOUs prior to the new contract. They will use the same process the next time they
negotiate.
AWARD QUOTATIONS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS
Mr. Gilot asked about item 4.B: Pure Green Farms Basin Seeding. He noted that they received
two very different bids. He asked if this was for more than just the seeds. Attorney Schmidt
explained that he reached out to City Engineer Kara Boyles and knows it has been reviewed by
Engineering leadership and it is a very unique quote. The memo to the Board does reflect that the
scope is being met and is agreed to by Pure Green Farms. We want to ensure we are doing our
best to spec the job, but ultimately the benefactor is happy with the services outlined by
Naturally Native Nursery. President Maradik noted that the memo stated that the two (2) quotes
took different approaches to soil prep and laying the seed.
CHANGE ORDERS
Mr. Gilot asked about the twenty percent (20%) threshold for item 5.D: 2022 Rubber Speed
Table & Speed Cushion Installations. Attorney Schmidt added that this caught his eye as well
and he checked the math on it which means we are at the cap.
Mr. Gilot asked if there was a discretionary decision to do more of them. Attorney Schmidt
stated that this involves a combination of the installation, and it is where the price happened to
fall. President Maradik added that there was no memo in the file regarding this and since it is at
the twenty percent (20%) threshold it is prudent to have this documentation included in the
meeting file.
Mr. Gilot stated that he understands that there is a lot of demand for neighborhood traffic
calming using these devices, so he doesn’t have an objection, but wants to be able to explain it
when it is right at the limit.
Senior Project Engineer Charlotte Brach explained that the City wanted to do three (3) additional
installations on Lathrop Street. Since there was an existing contract and they decided to add it in,
the contractor priced below their original unit pricing to come in right at the twenty percent
(20%) to do the additional three (3). Mr. Gilot asked if this information could be included in a
memo to the Board.
Attorney Schmidt advised that this item has not made it through DFO, so it may be pulled from
the agenda, but does not prevent the Board from having a discussion of its merits at the agenda
review.
AWARD QUOTATIONS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS
Attorney Schmidt called attention to item 4.A: Walker Field House Restoration Project to the
Board. He noted the very unique set of circumstances involved and said a Good Faith waiver
would be granted. The good faith would be due to the resignation of Michael Patton in the Office
of Diversity and Inclusion. Attorney Schmidt stated it was reviewed by the legal department,
City Engineer Kara Boyles, and the Chief of Staff to the Mayor, Kacey Gergely. He noted that
the City has not had a situation like this present itself since the ordinance went into effect. He
emphasized that this project had been bid on multiple times in the last year and this was the last
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attempt before losing grant funding. Attorney Schmidt stated the vendor has not done business
with the City, so DCI has made extreme efforts to coach up and educate those that were
submitting quotes on how our MWBE requirements work. He continued to add that if this were
just a base bid, DCI wouldn’t have required goals on this project, but because this was a remnant
of 2020 it still had the goals attached to it.
VP Molnar thanked staff for their work on this and noted that sometimes when we lose grant
funding the structure has to be removed and I don’t think anyone would want that to happen.
Attorney Schmidt wanted to note special credit to Project Engineer Rebecca Plantz for all her
efforts on this.
AGREEMENT/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Mr. Gilot noted a public policy issue for item 7.B: Authorization, Access, and Indemnification
Agreement – Northern Indiana Public Service Company. Mr. Gilot stated that the question that
came to him was whether we have had a higher-level conversation on avoiding a recurrence of
this issue claiming that if you put hydraulic root saws through that sewer and hit a bunch of gas
lines, you might blow up some houses. He asked how can we avoid blind cross boring in the
future and suggested requiring a televised verification where they do that. Mr. Gilot explained
that while working in Elkhart the water utility department was cross boring and hit an electrical
duct bank in the downtown and started an underground electrical fire that took out most of
downtown’s power. Deputy Director Jitin Kain explained that this is a safety program by
NIPSCO. They will provide all the televised video that will help out crews and have a good
record of maintenance.
Mr. Gilot asked if they will be televising to see if they want to verify that they didn’t cause
damage or if they already know they did cause damage. Deputy Director Kain stated that they do
not know if they have caused any damage and with this new safety program, they want to make
sure if they accidentally cross bore, they will come back and fix it.
President Maradik noted that she skimmed part of the agreement and thought it stated that they
want to televise before and after the boring. Deputy Director Kain stated that they want to
prevent any cross boring from happening even though it may have happened in the past.
AGREEMENT/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Attorney Schmidt noted item 7. F: Memorandum of Understanding – AEP Indiana Michigan
Transmission Company Inc. He explained that they have reached an agreement and there are no
dollars being exchanged. We are protecting our underground utility easements, but AEP will
have some aerial rights.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
President Maradik inquired about items 8.C. and 8.D: Sidewalk Café Permits, related to Aloft
and Fiddlers Hearth. She noted that in the past it was required the business post a shared zone
sign, so the Board should consider approving the items subject to the posting of the shared zone
signs.
STREET/ALLEY VACATIONS
President Maradik inquired about item 9.A: Robert Nichols for Five Corners, LLC. Stating it
looks as though the applicant applied to vacate the right of way (ROW) adjacent to their
properties leaving a small piece of the ROW on the corner in front of the neighbor’s house.
When the application was reviewed by Community Investment, it was recommended that the
corner ROW also be vacated. President Maradik asked if the homeowner was notified about this.
Senior Project Engineer Zach Hurst explained that the vacation came from Abonmarche Inc. and
it excluded the one outlying parcel, so it was Community Investment and Engineering’s
recommendation that it would be favorable as long as it includes the one outlying parcel and it
gets vacated to the property owner on the corner lot. Once approved by the Board of Public
Works, it will go to Common Council as favorable and then once Council approves, the neighbor
will have an opportunity to push back and say they are not interested in obtaining the ROW
which would leave the City with one outlying parcel. President Maradik stated that the property
owner should be notified ahead of time so that they are aware that the process is moving forward
so they are not caught off guard. After the meeting Board Clerk Theresa Heffner confirmed with
Abonmarche that the developer would be reaching out to the homeowner.
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CHANGE ORDERS
Project Engineer Finnian Cavanaugh was present to discuss item 5.C: Beck’s Lake LaSalle Park
EPA Master Plan. He noted that this is the second and final change order and wanted to point out
that the total percent of change should be a net decrease; this amount is minor quantity
adjustments to reflect what was actually built. There was a substantial amount of additional fill
brought in to level the soccer fields which was not Engineering’s intent, but the owner requested
it and City Legal agreed to pay for it. This will still be subject to the fifty percent (50%)
reimbursement by Honeywell.
Mr. Gilot asked if the soccer fields can be irrigated. Engineer Cavanaugh explained that they
have been irrigated. The one in the northwest corner and the main field in the center have been
irrigated, so only a few lines to match the new elevations needed replaced.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
President Maradik asked about item 10.A: Two Honorary Street Signs and the noted concerns of
the placement of the signs claiming it appears one (1) location already has another honorary sign.
Mr. Gilot asked about the placement of the current honorary sign and the requested honorary
sign. President Maradik stated that the recommendation from Traffic and Lighting (T&L) stated
that the Honorary sign already installed on the AEP pole will need to be removed and installed
on the street name pole making that pole have four (4) signs attached to it. She also noted
concerns from T&L regarding the street name signs from Colfax and Elm on the NW corner
which would rename two (2) sections of Elm and that is the entrance to the City Cemetery. On
the South side there is a big tree that blocks the stop sign. President Maradik asked if there has
been a review of the location to see if the placement is workable.
Attorney Schmidt advised that these are all valid reasons for the Board to reject the request and
ask that the locations be amended. He stated the Board can table it and do that informally or can
take action on it based on concerns for safety and confusion.
Mr. Gilot noted that we should check with T&L to see if they have the hardware to hang four (4)
signs on a pole. President Maradik stated that this application is following the old resolution, but
the new resolution does not allow for an honorary sign to be placed where one (1) already exists.
Deputy Director Jitin stated that he would send someone to look at the location.
President Maradik advised that the Board may need to table the item until an appropriate
placement of the signs can be determined.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS
Mr. Gilot asked if item 2.A: Safe Routes for School – Kennedy School was for design. City
Engineer Kara Boyles answered yes.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 11:19 a.m.
February 28, 2023
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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
February 14, 2023, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik in the 13th Floor Conference Room
of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana. The meeting was also
streamed live to the public via Microsoft Teams. Board Clerk Theresa Heffner confirmed the
presence of Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar, and Board
Members Gary Gilot, Jordan Gathers, Murray Miller, and Board Attorney Michael Schmidt, with
a roll call. President Maradik reminded virtual attendees to mute their microphones and turn off
their cameras when not speaking, and to save their questions and comments for the Privilege of
the Floor.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the minutes
for the Agenda Review Session and Regular Meetings of the Board held on January 19, 2023 and
January 24, 2023, were approved.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS – SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL - KENNEDY SCHOOL –
PROJECT NO. 123-017
Ms. Gemma Stanton, Engineering, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and
opening of sealed proposals for the above referenced project. President Maradik stated the
Proposals will be reviewed and scored based on a matrix system, by a team made up of City
representatives. Board Attorney Michael Schmidt read the names of the following companies
submitting proposals:
A&Z ENGINEERING, LLC
1220 Ruston Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
mdisque@az-engineering.net; jamal@az-engineering.net
Proposal was submitted by Mr. Jamal Anabtawi, P.E.
TROYER GROUP
3930 Edison Lakes Pkwy.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
jel@troyergroup.com; jsg@troyergroup.com
Proposal was submitted by Mr. Stephan Summers
ABONMARCHE CONSULTANTS, INC.
315 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Mr. Chad Knip, PE
cknip@abonmarche.com; jgunderson@abonmarche.com
Proposal was submitted by Ms. Jen Gunderson
DLZ INC.
2211 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46615
aglenn@dlz.com; nhover@dlz.com
Proposal was submitted by Mr. Anthony Glenn, PE
UNITED CONSULTING
8440 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Terry.Minix@ucindy.com; Jennifer.Murphy@ucindy.com
Proposal was submitted by Mr. Terry Minix
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JONES PETRIE RAFINSKI CORP.
325 S. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
acunningham@jpr1source.com; mvoll@jpr1source.com
Proposal was submitted by Mr. Andrew Cunningham, PLA, LEED AP
VOLKERT, INC.
1251 N. Eddy St., Suite 217
South Bend, IN 46617
brian.arterbery@volkert.com
Proposal was submitted by Mr. Brian Arterbery, PE
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
proposals were referred to Engineering for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – MARMAIN APARTMENTS ROOF
REPLACEMENT – PROJECT NO. 122-061 (PR-00021364)
Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on January 24, 2023, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Hurst
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc., in the amount of $436,012, Base Bid Plus Alternate.
Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be
awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which
carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – WALKER FIELD HOUSE
RESTORATION PROJECT – PROJECT NO. 120-010R (PR-00014932)
Ms. Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, advised the Board that on January 24, 2023, quotations were
received and opened for the above-referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Ms.
Plantz recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
quoter, Acculevel Commercial Group, Inc., in the amount of $74,040, Base Bid $28,764 Plus
Alternate 1 $45,276. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion that the recommendation be accepted,
and the quotation be awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Miller seconded
the motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – PURE GREEN FARMS BASIN
SEEDING – PROJECT NO. 121-056A (PR-00022097)
Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on January 24, 2023, quotations were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr.
Hurst recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
quoter, Naturally Native Nursery, in the amount of $4,000. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion
that the recommendation be accepted, and the quotation be awarded, and the contract approved
as outlined above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – MUESSEL GROVE PARK RESTROOM – PROJECT
NO. 118-099R2 (PO-0019070)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Gibson-Lewis LLC, indicating the contract amount be increased by
$6,187 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $403,687. Upon a
motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the change order
was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 (FINAL) – SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
(UNITED WAY) – PROJECT NO. 119-093R (PO-0010837)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 4 (final) on behalf of The Robert Henry Corporation, indicating the contract amount be
increased by $11,724 with an additional eighty-seven (87) days for a new contract sum,
including this change order, in the amount of $1,235,762 with a new completion date of
December 5, 2022. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by
roll call, the change order was approved.
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (FINAL) – BECK’S LAKE LASALLE PARK EPA
MASTER PLAN – PROJECT NO. 120-053 (PO-00017158)
Presdeint Maradik advised that Mr. Finnian Cavanaugh, Engineering, has submitted change
order number 2 (Final) on behalf of HRP Construction Inc., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $111,232.70 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in an amount not
to exceed $1,832,216.65. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and
carried by roll call, the change order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – 2022 RUBBER SPEED TABLE & SPEED CUSHION
INSTALLATIONS – PROJECT NO. 122-014A (PO-00019194)
President Maradik advised that Ms. Charlotte Brach, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of HRP Construction Inc., indicating the contract amount be increased by
$23,520 with an additional ninety-nine days for a new contract sum, including this change order,
in the amount of $141,120 with a new completion date of March 9, 2023. Upon a motion made
by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the change order was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-2023 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT
AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-1 et. seq., the Board of Public Works ("Board") has
the duty and authority to have custody, control, use, and to dispose of real and personal property
owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, IC 5-22-22-6 permits and establishes the procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2023, Captain Robert Brechtl retired from the South Bend,
Indiana, Fire Department after Thirty Plus (30+) years of service, and the Board of Public Safety
of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire
helmet and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value,
and have an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is
defined in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1.The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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2.The Property may be demolished, junked or otherwise disposed in a manner
determined by the Fire Chief, including donation to the Firefighter as a token for his
years of service to the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held
on February 14, 2023, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Murray L. Miller
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 04-2023 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT
AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-1 et. seq., the Board of Public Works ("Board") has
the duty and authority to have custody, control, use, and to dispose of real and personal property
owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, IC 5-22-22-6 permits and establishes the procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2023, Firefighter Michael Brown retired from the South
Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-Three Plus (23+) years of service, and the Board of
Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good
standing; and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire
helmet and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value,
and have an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is
defined in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1.The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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2.The Property may be demolished, junked or otherwise disposed in a manner
determined by the Fire Chief, including donation to the Firefighter as a token for his
years of service to the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held on
February 14, 2023, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Murray L. Miller
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-2023 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT
AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-1 et. seq., the Board of Public Works ("Board") has
the duty and authority to have custody, control, use, and to dispose of real and personal property
owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, IC 5-22-22-6 permits and establishes the procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2023, Firefighter Brian Duszynski retired from the South
Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-Seven Plus (27+) years of service, and the Board
of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good
standing; and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire
helmet and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value,
and have an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is
defined in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1.The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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2.The Property may be demolished, junked or otherwise disposed in a manner
determined by the Fire Chief, including donation to the Firefighter as a token for his
years of service to the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held on
February 14, 2023, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Murray L. Miller
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 06-2023 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT
AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-1 et. seq., the Board of Public Works ("Board") has
the duty and authority to have custody, control, use, and to dispose of real and personal property
owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, IC 5-22-22-6 permits and establishes the procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended; and
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2023, Firefighter Steve Searfoss retired from the South
Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Thirty-four (34) years of service, and the Board of Public
Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire
helmet and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value,
and have an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is
defined in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1.The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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2.The Property may be demolished, junked or otherwise disposed in a manner
determined by the Fire Chief, including donation to the Firefighter as a token for his
years of service to the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held on
February 14, 2023, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Murray L. Miller
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-2023 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT
AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-1 et. seq., the Board of Public Works ("Board") has
the duty and authority to have custody, control, use, and to dispose of real and personal property
owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, IC 5-22-22-6 permits and establishes the procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2023, Firefighter Steve Vandervort retired from the South
Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Thirty Plus (30+) years of service, and the Board of Public
Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire
helmet and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value,
and have an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is
defined in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1.The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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2.The Property may be demolished, junked or otherwise disposed in a manner
determined by the Fire Chief, including donation to the Firefighter as a token for his
years of service to the City of South Bend.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held on
February 14, 2023, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Murray L. Miller
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
The following agreements/contracts/proposals/addenda were submitted to the Board for
approval:
Type Business Description Amount/
Funding
Motion/
Second
Open Market
Contract
R. Yoder
Construction,
Inc.
Nexus Center Site and
Building Improvements
Project No. 121-064
$293,270
(PR-00022098)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Authorization,
Access and
Indemnificatio
n Agreement
Northern
Indiana Public
Service
Company
Involves NIPSCO
Televising the City Sewer
to Verify and Identify Any
Damage from Cross
Boring Gas Lines and
Repaired at NIPSCO’s
Expense
N/A VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Amendment
No. 6 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
SmithGroup
Inc.
Additional Services for
Seitz Park Reconstruction,
Phase I Project No. 117-
093A
NTE $89,300
(Hourly); New
Adjusted
Amount
$1,229,016
(PO-0006606)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
*Subject to
DFO approval
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Lochmueller
Group
Additional Services for
Seitz Park Reconstruction,
Phase I Project No. 117-
093A
NTE $209,560
(Hourly); New
Adjusted
Amount
$786,040
(PO-0007779)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
*Subject to
DFO approval
Amendment
No. 2 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
American
Structurepoint,
Inc.
Additional Services for
Seitz Park Retaining Wall
Study and Design Project
No. 121-079
NTE $75,100
(Hourly); New
Adjusted
Amount
$118,500
(PO-0013274)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Memorandum
of
Understanding
AEP Indiana
Michigan
Transmission
Company, Inc.
Acquire Easement
Located Northwest Corner
of Kern Rd. and Michigan
St., Owned by JAI
Jagdish, Inc.
N/A VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
Memorial Public Parking Seven (7) 100 W. Navarre St., VP Molnar /
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Hospital/Beacon
Health System;
Three (3)
Garages
Facility License-
Renewal -
Compliance with
City Code 4-39
Days per
Week,
Twenty-Four
(24)Hours
per Day
621 Memorial Dr.,
707 N. Michigan St.
Mr. Miller
Café Navarre Sidewalk Café
Permit
Mon. to Wed.
4:00 p.m. to
9:30 p.m.,
Thurs. 4:00
p.m. to 10:00
p.m., Fri. to
Sat. 4:00 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m.,
Sun. 4:00
p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
101 N. Michigan St. VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
*Subject to
following
ADA
minimum
clearance
widths and
requirements
Aloft South
Bend
Sidewalk Café
Permit – Subject to
Planters Stay Within
Footprint of Pergola
Structure
24/7, 365
Days Per Year
111 N. Main St. VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
*Subject to
following
ADA
minimum
clearance
widths an
requirements
and planters
stay within
footprint of
pergola
structure, and
installing
shared zone
signage
Fiddlers Hearth
Inc.
Sidewalk Café
Permit – Subject to
Fencing to Maintain
2-Foot Distance
from Bike Path
Mon. to
Thurs. 5:00
p.m. to 10:00
p.m., Fri. 5:00
p.m. to 11:00
p.m., Sat. 3:00
p.m. to 11:00
p.m.
127 N. Main St. VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
*Subject to
following
ADA
minimum
clearance
widths and
requirements
and fencing
to maintain
2-foot
distance from
bike path,
and installing
shared zone
signage
Purple Porch
Co-op
Sidewalk Café
Permit
Mon. to Sat.
8:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m.,
Sun. 11:00
a.m. to 6:00
p.m.
123 N. Hill St. VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
*Subject to
following
ADA
minimum
clearance
widths and
requirements
Woochi
Japanese Fusion
& Bar
Sidewalk Café
Permit
Tues. to Sun.
11:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m.
119 N. Michigan St. VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
*Subject to
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following
ADA
minimum
clearance
widths and
requirements
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT
THE SOUTH SIDE OF CORBY BLVD., WEST OF ARTHUR ST.
President Maradik indicated that Robert Nichols for Five Corners, LLC, has submitted a request
to vacate the above referenced right-of-way. President Maradik advised the Board is in receipt of
favorable recommendations concerning this vacation petition from the Public Works
Department, Fire Department, Police Department, and Community Investment who all state the
request does meet the criteria of I.C. 36-7-3-13. President Maradik clarified for the record that
the favorable recommendations where favorable subject to the legal descriptions for the proposed
new right of way line maintaining the same distance from the back of curb and the same degree
of the curve of the road so that they match. She continued to note that staff also recommended
vacating a portion of the right of way to the east to help clean up the right of way, and the
developer has reached out to the property owner to let them know that the property owner may
absorb that vacated portion of right of way. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion to send to
Council with a favorable recommendation subject to staff recommendations. Mr. Miller
seconded the motion which carried by roll call.
APPROVE/DENY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following traffic control device request was approved:
NEW INSTALLATION: Two (2) Honorary Street Signs - Adeline Jones Blvd.
LOCATION: W. Washington St. & Elm St. and W. Colfax Ave.
& Elm St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
President Maradik noted that staff has gone out to visit the
site to review the request and there are solutions related to
signage. There were potentially multiple signs and just
figuring out how to coordinate those on poles to be done
safely. It does have favorable recommendations.
Common Councilman Henry Davis Jr. thanked the board.
Sonya Chism, coworker of Adeline Jones asked if the last
name on the sign could be changed to Wigfall. President
Maradik advised her that the meeting was almost over, so if
she could stay, the Board could talk to her afterward and
update the application.
NEW INSTALLATION: Reserved Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION: East Side of Lafayette, North of Jefferson Blvd., #5
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
APPROVE CONSENTS TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO
REMONSTRATE
President Maradik stated that the Board is in receipt of the following consents to annexation and
waivers of rights to remonstrate. The consents indicate that in consideration for permission to tap
into public water/sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide water/sanitary sewer service to
the below referenced properties, the applicants waive and release any and all rights to
remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexations of the properties by the City of
South Bend:
A.Mr. Robert J. Urbanski, 320 E. Colfax, Unit 203, South Bend, IN 46617
1.51268 Christian Dr. – Water (Key No. 004-1007-009032)
B.Ms. Felicia Farr, 51644 N. Ironwood Dr., South Bend, IN 46635
1.51644 N. Ironwood Dr. – Water (Key No.002-2013-0256)
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Upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the consents to
annexation and waivers of rights to remonstrate were approved as submitted.
RATIFY APPROVAL AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR, EXCAVATION, AND
OCCUPANCY BONDS
The Division of Engineering Permit Department recommended that the following bonds be
ratified pursuant to Resolution 100-2000 and/or released as follows:
Business Bond Type Approved/
Released Effective Date
A-BTO, LLC Excavation Approved 01/23/2023
A-BTO, LLC Occupancy Approved 01/23/2023
Newkirk Electric Associates, Inc. Occupancy Approved 02/02/2023
VP Molnar made a motion that the bond’s approval and/or release as outlined above be ratified.
Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
RATIFY PREAPPROVED CLAIMS PAYMENTS
VP Molnar stated the Board received notices of the following preapproved claim payments from
the City’s Department of Administration and Finance:
Name Date Amount of Claim
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-50523, GBLN-
50613
01/23/2023 $1,074,546.68
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-50688 01/24/2023 $1,719,672.09
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-50605 01/26/2023 $2,494.80
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. Therefore, upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller, and carried by roll
call, the Board ratified the preapproved claims payments.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 9:47 a.m.
February 28, 2023