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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on
February 8, 2024, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar, and
Board Members Gary Gilot, Murray Miller (absent), Briana Micou (absent), and Board Attorney
Michael Schmidt (virtual) present. The 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.
CHANGE ORDERS
Project Manager Patrick Sherman was present to discuss item 5. A.: LaSalle Park Improvements.
He noted the change order is for $371,755.22 and there is a lot of work associated with the EPA
soil management plan. He added that the City was not going to be held to as much work as we
were, but it was decided that the City had to, so we went to the Redevelopment Commission to
ask for additional funds, which were received. There is a lot of unsuitable soil and that is the
majority of the work. The inspectors did a good job of ensuring quantities to get it where it
needed to be.
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Cynthia Simmons asked if the MWBE goals associated with
this change order should be recalculated, because she didn’t see anything in the procurement
policy. Project Manager Sherman added that he does not think MWBE goals are affected by
change orders.
Attorney Michael Schmidt advised that historically change orders have not been subject to goals
adding that it has been determined by executive-level leadership that we can hold the contractors
accountable for the goals on the original project, but as things come up throughout the project, it
would create considerable slowdowns, extra costs , and general chaos if we were then trying to
add goal revisions associated with a change in goals based upon any change orders. Oftentimes
the contractors and the inspectors are making decisions right then and there, and then if on that
day they have to go out and seek potential subcontractors to perform that work, it would create
unnecessary delays in the project. Lastly, Attorney Schmidt noted it is certainly something that
we can revisit again with new leadership.
Director Simmons stated that it is not referenced anywhere in our procurement policy so if there
could at least be an offline discussion, that would be satisfactory.
Project Manager Sherman added that a lot of these additional costs are because of EPA
requirements that would not affect any of the MWBE firms that are on this project, but a lot of
the other costs deal with using the same firms to do the trucking so they will probably exceed
their original MWBE goals because of that, so we will look into this.
CHANGE ORDERS
Project Manager Patrick Sherman was present to discuss item 5. E.: Seitz Park Renovation. He
noted that the change order is for $172,701 with a total percent increase of thirty point nine
percent (30.9%) which is very high primarily because Notre Dame’s hydro plant took a lot
longer than was originally planned, so there were a lot of escalation and other costs associated
with that. The infrastructure along Portage on the North side is very old and we ran into a lot of
voids in the walls and the seawall that must be repaired. In order to get that work done, there has
been a lot of extra work required. If it weren’t for all of the unforeseen items on the project, the
change order amount would have been around five percent (5%). There will be future additional
change orders coming for stabilizing the walls by the dam.
Gary Gilot asked if the City is negotiating quantities and unit prices. Project Manager Sherman
explained that on the river wall repair that they are doing right now, they are doing it at on a time
and materials cost basis because there is nothing in the unit cost that could actually track it.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Project Manager Patrick Sherman was present to discuss item 9. B.: Amendment No. 1 to
Professional Services Agreement with Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR) for additional design services
for design development construction documents and bidding/procurement phases for Four Winds
Field. This is an amendment for JPR to get them through design development construction
documents. The total cost of their contract will end up being right about four-million dollars
which is reasonable for the project of this size and the funds to pay for this came from the
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Redevelopment Commission to keep the design going, but the project in general will be paid out
of a PSDA bond. We are looking to bid most of the project in June and begin work when the
season ends in September.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Assistant City Engineer Leslie Biek was present to discuss item 9. E.: Professional Services
Agreement with American Structurepoint, Inc. for engineering services for planning Market
District Improvements. She noted this is from a RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure
with Sustainability and Equity) grant that the City received, which is not usual. She clarified we
do not normally receive RAISE grants, so it is a big deal and it is a planning grant. This will be a
multi-year, big undertaking and this is kind of the first step to review the area. This will not be
one (1) project, it will be a lot of projects eventually. This is a federally funded grant similar to
our LPA projects where we pay it and then we get reimbursed the eighty percent (80%), but we
are working directly with the federal government.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Angela Smith, Senior Planner from Danch, Harner, and Associates was present to discuss item 9.
D.: Deed of Dedication to correct right of way along Frontage and Rush Streets. She noted that
this is part of the work that they have been doing as contracted by the City to look at city-owned
lots that are actually part of roads or have been part of road configurations and trying to clean up
some of our dedications that have not happened. This is one (1) area, and we are looking at
several others that are either going to go through the subdivision process or may come back to
the Board. This is part of one (1) of those many things we are trying to wrap up since 2019.
PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVITS
Attorney Schmidt was virtual to discuss item 6. A.: Nexus Center Site & Building
Improvements. He noted that this project was awarded a good-faith waiver on the goals, so there
were no goals attached to this project.
REQUEST TO ADVTERISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS
Mr. Gilot asked about item 7. A.: One (1) or more 2023 or Newer Self-Propelled Spreader –
Spec A. and asked if the City was in the land application business.
Director of Public Works, Eric Horvath, advised that it is for biosolids land application. The
department is down one (1), so they need another.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:46 a.m.
February 27, 2024
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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
February 13, 2024, 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, Murray Miller, Briana Micou, and in the absence of Board Attorney
Michael Schmidt, City Attorney Jenna Throw, 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 18, and
January 23, 2024, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – DEMOLITION OF 1000 W. SAMPLE ST. (FORMER FUN FX BLDG.)
–PROJECT NO. 123-014 (PR-00030442)
This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for the above referenced project. The
Clerk tendered proof of publication of the Notice in the South Bend Tribune, which was found to
be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read:
GREEN DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC.
315 Brighton Street, Suite 1
LaPorte, IN 46350
estimating@greendemolitioninc.com; carla@greendemolitioninc.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael Brough
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID: $553,800.00
THE MRD GROUP, INC.
4777 W. Lincoln Ave.
West Milwaukee, WI 53219
gozelski@themrdgroup.net; blomberg@themrdgroup.net
Bid was signed by Mr. Gerald Bloomberg
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID: $828,280.00
INDIANA EARTH, INC.
10343 McKinley Hwy.
Osceola, IN 46561
earth92inc@sbcglobal.net
Bid was signed by Mr. Keith Stevens
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID: $1,252,000.00
C&E EXCAVATING INC.
53767 County Road 9
Elkhart, IN 46514
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TimB@candeexcavating.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Thad Bessinger
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:$1,259,640.00
C. LEE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
1011 S. Lake St.
Gary, IN 46403
lwever@cleecsi.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Frederick Lee
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID: $1,099,920.00
DORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
PO Box 338 Washington Ave.
Bay City, MI 48707
Kylie@doreassoc.com; amd@doreassoc.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Jason C. Dore
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID: $593,700.00
RITSCHARD BROS., INC.
1204 W. Sample St.
South Bend, IN 46619
rit1204@datacruz.com
Bid was signed by Ms. Rachelle R. Dolniak
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID: $924,573.00
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING AND AWARD OF QUOTATIONS – APPROVE CONTRACT – SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL - OUR LADY OF HUNGARY NEIGHBORHOOD TREE REMOVAL –
PROJECT NO. 122-007B (PR-00030699)
This was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed quotations for the above referenced
project. The following quotations were opened and read:
KC TREE INC.
8913 East US Hwy. 20
New Carlisle, IN 46552
debbie@kctreeinc.com
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kregg Keigley
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
QUOTATION: $34,500.00
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K & R TREE SERVICE LLC - AWARDEE
1724 S. Grant St.
South Bend, IN 46613
treecutterkev@yahoo.com
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kevin J. Kenney
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
QUOTATION: $28,809.00*
*Board approved subject to Engineering and Legal Department review. President Maradik noted
unit price for missing tree and bid received on 2/11/2024 $27,390.00
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
quotations were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation. After reviewing
those quotations, Project Engineer Gemma Stanton recommended that the Board award the
contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, K & R Tree Service LLC, in the
amount of $28,809. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion that the recommendation be accepted
and the quotation awarded, subject to the final review by Legal and Engineering as outlined
above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion and carried by roll call.
OPENING OF APPLICATIONS – 2024 WATER WORKS UTILITY SERVICE LINE REPAIR
PROGRAM
Mr. Matthew Bussell, Water Works, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and
opening of sealed applications for the above referenced project. Ms. Maradik stated the
applications will be reviewed and any/all contractors that meet the requirements will be added
to the list. City Attorney Jenna Throw read the names of the following companies
submitting proposals:
NIEZGODSKI PLUMBING, INC.
PO Box 3096
232 N. Mayflower Rd.
South Bend, IN 46619
niezplum@comcast.net
Application was submitted by Mr. Tyler M. Frame
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The Contractor’s Bond was received.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
BOB FRAME PLUMBING SERVICES, INC.
2442 Jaclyn Court
South Bend, IN 46614
Carol@frameplumbing.com
Application was submitted by Mr. David P. Frame
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The Contractor’s Bond was received.
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
proposals were referred to Water Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF APPLICATIONS – 2024 SEWER INSURANCE LATERAL REPAIR
PROGRAM
Mr. Matthew Bussell, Water Works, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and
opening of sealed proposals for the above referenced project. Ms. Maradik stated the
applications will be reviewed and any/all contractors that meet the requirements will be
added to the list. City Attorney Jenna Throw read the names of the following
companies submitting proposals:
NIEZGODSKI PLUMBING, INC.
PO Box 3096
232 N. Mayflower Rd.
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South Bend, IN 46619
niezplum@comcast.net
Application was submitted by Mr. Tyler M. Frame
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The Contractor’s Bond was received.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
BOB FRAME PLUMBING SERVICES, INC.
2442 Jaclyn Court
South Bend, IN 46614
Carol@frameplumbing.com
Application was submitted by Mr. David P. Frame
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The Contractor’s Bond was received.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
proposals were referred to Wastewater and Public Works for review and recommendation.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – CSO 018 SECURITY FENCING
Mr. Richard Radcliff, Wastewater, advised the Board that on February 6, 2024, quotations were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr.
Radcliff recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible quoter, Schuell Fence Co., in the amount of $7,949.78. 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 – LASALLE PARK IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO.
121-015 (PO-0024048)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of HRP Construction, indicating the contract amount be increased by
$371,755.22 with an additional one hundred sixty-two (162) days for a new contract sum,
including this change order, in the amount of $2,475,839.62 with a new completion date of June
7, 2024. 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 – CENTURY CENTER SKYWAY RESTROOM
UPGRADE – PROJECT NO. 123-042 (PO-0024694)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Larson-Danielson Construction Co., Inc., indicating the contract amount
be increased by $4,010 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$171,056. 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 – VPA ATHLETIC COURT RENOVATION, PHASE II
–PROJECT NO. 121-033AR2 (PO-0018558)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Milestone Contractors North, Inc., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $9,000 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$1,603,948.33. 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. 2 – VPA ATHLETIC COURT RENOVATION, PHASE III
–PROJECT NO. 123-040 (PO-0024691)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 2 on behalf of Milestone Contractors North, Inc., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $4,476.50 with an additional one hundred sixty-six (166) days for a new contract
sum, including this change order, in the amount of $509,535.55 with a new completion date of
May 1, 2024. 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. 9 – SEITZ PARK RENOVATION – PROJECT NO. 117-
093 (PO-006342)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 9 on behalf of Ziolkowski Construction, Inc., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $172,701 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$9,344,587.78. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll
call, the change order was approved. President Maradik noted that change order is more that the
twenty percent (20%) threshold due to unforeseen conditions and is included in the memo in the
file.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) – EAST RACE SIDEWALK REPAIR –
PROJECT NO. 117-130 (PO-0026737)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Milestone Contractors North, Inc., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $27,073 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$98,743. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call,
the change order was approved. President Maradik noted that change order is more that the
twenty percent (20%) threshold due to unforeseen conditions and is included in the memo in the
file.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 – NORTH WATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 119-011 (PO-0016353)
President Maradik advised that Ms. Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 4 on behalf of Bowen Engineering Corporation, indicating the contract amount be
increased by $107,501 with an additional two hundred ten (210) days for a new contract sum,
including this change order, in the amount of $3,664,828 with a new completion date of April 12,
2024. 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. 27 – MICHIGAN STREET REPAVING – PROJECT NO.
123-066 (PO-0026258)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 27 on behalf of Indiana Department of Transportation, indicating the contract amount be
decreased by $21,755.80 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$956,414.86. President Maradik clarified that this a cost-sharing project so the change order only
decreases the city portion of the project. 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 – CENTURY CENTER WATER SOFTENER –
PROJECT NO. 123-041 (PO-0026879)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of D.A. Dodd, LLC, indicating the contract amount be increased by $10,900
with an additional twenty-eight (28) days for a new contract sum, including this change order, in
the amount of $80,600 with a new completion date of February 23, 2024. 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 – 2023 CONTRACTOR PAVING, ROUND II –
PROJECT NO. 123-024 (PO-0025433)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $406,716.07 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$2,347,316.07. 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 (FINAL) – MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM
SHERWOOD ST. TO DEAN ST. – PROJECT NO. 122-045 (PO-0021323)
President Maradik advised that Ms. Charlotte Brach, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Milestone Contractors North, Inc., indicating the contract amount be
decreased by $2,459.16 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
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$395,540.84. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll
call, the change order was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – NEXUS CENTER SITE & BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 121-064 (PO-0022093)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of R. Yoder Construction, Inc., for the above referenced project,
indicating a final cost of $340,524.03. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr.
Miller and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – ONE (1) OR
MORE 2023 OR NEWER SELF-PROPELLED SPREADER – SPEC A (PR-00030489)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Jeff Hudak, Central Services, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced equipment. Therefore, upon a motion
made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was
approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – 2024 STREET
AND SEWER MATERIAL BID – PROJECT NO. 124-004 (PR-00030792)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made
by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – 2024
ASPHALT MATERIAL BID – PROJECT NO. 124-005 (PR-00030800)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made
by VP Molnar seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE
SHEET – DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TO NOTRE DAME TRAIL - NOTRE DAME AVE. –
PROJECT NO. 122-040A (PR-00030830)
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Charlotte Brach, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Also presented at this time for
approval and execution was the title sheet. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr.
Miller and carried by roll call, the above request to advertise was approved, and the title sheet
was approved and signed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 02-2024 – 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. 02-2024
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
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WHEREAS, on January 8, 2024, Captain Randy Newman 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 valu e,
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).
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 13, 2024, 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
s/ Brena N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-2024 – 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. 03-2024
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
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WHEREAS, on August 20, 2023, Firefighter 1st Class Craig Fruth retired from the
South Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after twenty (20) 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 val ue,
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:
3.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).
4.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 13, 2024, 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
s/ Brena N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 04-2024 – 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. 04-2024
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
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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 10, 2024, Firefighter 1st Class Eric Purcell retired from the
South Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after twenty-three (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:
5.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).
6.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 13, 2024, 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
s/ Brena N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-2024 – 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. 05-2024
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
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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 13, 2024, Firefighter 1st Class Shannon Pohl retired from the
South Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after twenty-one (21) years of service, and the Board of
Public Safety of the Cit y 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:
7. 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).
8. 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 13, 2024, 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
s/ Brena N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 06-2024 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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. 06-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works (the “Board”)
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exists pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-4-9-5, holds real property owned by the City of South
Bend, Indiana (the “City”) pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-3, and is authorized to
transfer such property to another governmental entity pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-
8; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the governing body of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment (the “Commission”), exists and
operates pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-14 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Board owns twenty-seven (27) parcels of real property in the City
described on Exhibit A (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to convey the Property to the Commission pursuant to Ind.
Code 36-1-11-8 for the purpose of making the Property available for re-use and redevelopment
in accordance with the Commission's purposes and powers under the Act; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Commission will adopt a resolution accepting the
Board's conveyance of the Property to the Commission and appointing a representative to accept
and record the deed received from the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Board hereby approves the conveyance of the Property to the
Commission in accordance with Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-8.
2.The President and Clerk of the Board are authorized and instructed
to execute and attest, respectively, a quit claim deed in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B, conveying all of the Board's right, title, and interest
in the Property to the Commission.
3.The Board authorizes Joseph Molnar of the City’s Department of
Community Investment to present for recordation in the Office of the Recorder of
St. Joseph County, Indiana, the deed conveying the Property to the Commission,
as well as to execute any other document necessary to affect the Board’s
conveyance to the Commission.
4.This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by
the Board.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held on
February 13, 2024, 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
s/ Brena N. Micou
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
Amendment
No. 5 to
Veritas, LLC Amendment to Consulting
Agreement for Beck’s
NTE $80,000
or 800 Hours
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
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Beck's Lake
Project
Consulting
Agreement
Lake Remediation of Work
(PO-0014519)
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Corporation
Additional Design
Services for Design
Development,
Construction Documents
and Bidding/Procurement
Phases for Four Winds
Field Project No. 123-046
$2,631,950
(PO-0024886)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
American
Structurepoint,
Inc.
Engineering Services for
Demolition of South Bend
Medical Foundation
Project No. 123-076
$329,040
(PR- Subject to
DFO
approvals)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Deed of
Dedication
Danch, Harner
& Associates,
Inc.
Corrects Right-of-Way
along Frontage and Rush
Streets
N/A VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
American
Structurepoint,
Inc
Engineering Services for
Planning Market District
Improvements Project No.
123-053
$2,944,122;
Complete in
Twenty-Seven
(27)Months
from Notice to
Proceed
(PR-00030958)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Interlocal
Agreement
Elkhart
Department of
Public Works
Agreement for Biological
Monitoring of the St.
Joseph River Watershed In
and Around the Cities of
Elkhart and South Bend
$80,000
(PR-00029455)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Deed of
Dedication
3502 Oakcrest
Dr.
Dictate Right-of-Way
along 35th Street
$1 VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Local Public
Agency
Consulting
Contract
United
Consulting
Construction Inspection
Services for Safe Routes
to School-Our Lady of
Hungary Neighborhood
Project No. 122-007
$120,500
(Hourly)
(PR-00031011)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
A&Z
Engineering,
LLC
Design Services for 2024
Community Crossings
Grant Project No. 124-006
$52,545
(PR-00030802)
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
2024
Indemnificatio
n Agreement
The Tire Rack,
Inc.
City Usage of Tire Rack’s
Training Track for Police
Emergency Vehicle
Operations Training
Sessions March 19, 2024
through November 7,
2024
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
Episcopal
Cathedral of St.
James
Public Parking
Facility License -
Renewal
117 N. Lafayette
Blvd.
VP Molnar /
Mr. Miller
Subject to
signage
being up to
date.
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:
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NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION: 112 E. Irvington Ave.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
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
Everstream GLC Holding Company
LLC
Excavation Approved 12/26/2023
Bowen Engineering Corp. Occupancy Approved 01/25/2024
Everstream GLC Holding Company
LLC
Occupancy Approved 12/26/2023
HGR Consulting, Inc. dba HGR
Group
Occupancy Approved 11/01/2023
Martell Electric, LLC Occupancy Approved 01/26/2024
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-71074 01/09/2024 $1,426,782.30
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-71739 01/16/2024 $1,968,582.20
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-71575, GBLN-
71852, GBLN-71853
01/16/2024 $758,764.82
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-72016 01/23/2024 $3,388,316.22
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-72261, GBLN-
72560, GBLN-72626
01/29/2024 $802,873.30
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-72430 01/30/2024 $2,380,921.72
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
Board Member Gary Gilot noted that he appreciates the City continuing the aquatic biology
studies of the river stating the City does a lot of water chemistry testing at great expense to the
City and that gives us a snapshot of what is happening in present day, but the studies of the fish
and the macroinvertebrates of the river that live their whole life in the river give us better idea
over time. He asked if we could ask for a longitudinal study from the early years of doing the
aquatic biology studies to present day claiming that the City has invested hundreds of millions of
dollars and would like to know what the long-term improvement is in the aquatic community.
Director of Public Works Eric Horvath stated that he can get that information. Each year's report
does look at the new IIII&QHI and compares them to previous results as well, but it doesn't do
averages over time, so we will have to do some of that from 2023 or 2024 which he offered to
send, but we can also ask them to do more of a longitudinal approach comparing year to year and
how that is tracked. Lastly, he noted results have been pretty consistent, so we have not seen any
degradation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:05 a.m.
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February 27, 2024