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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on April
4, 2024, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar, and Board
Members Gary Gilot, Murray Miller, Briana Micou, and Board Attorney Michael Schmidt
(virtual) were 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.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Assistant City Engineer Leslie Biek was present to inform the Board about item 14. C.: New
Installation – (6) Temporary Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Signs and (2) For
Deliveries Only Signs with 15 Minute Parking. She advised that this item is for information only
and does not require any action from the Board. She explained that the City is converting some
of the (15) fifteen-minute parking spots on Lafayette Blvd. to handicap spots, to accommodate
any additional visitors we get for early voting. The City Engineer has the authority to make
temporary improvements if it is less than (90) ninety days and this will be for about one (1)
month. She also noted that they will do the same things again in November for primary voting.
CHANGE ORDERS
Mr. Miller inquired about item 7. B.: Fire Station No. 8 Replacement. Mr. Miller asked if this
change order was due to errors by the architect. Senior Engineer Zach Hurst explained that most
of the items in the change order are design errors. There are a couple of owner-initiated changes
on here, but this is again a scenario where we will pay for the change order. We will maintain
documentation and at the end of the conversation we will likely compile a claim against the
architect for these kinds of charges.
Mr. Gilot noted that one of the big numbers is the sewer lateral and asked about the downspouts.
Senior Engineer Hurst stated that it was very disappointing. There seems to be a disconnect
between the architect and their civil-site consultant. There was a proposed sanitary line going
through where a tree was proposed to be. The downspouts are separate from the sewer line. I
think they had to rearrange the downspout system to accommodate some of them. Most of this is
being driven by a lack of communication between the civil consultant and the architect. There’s
not much free space on this site. All the green space there is basically storm retention and so they
are trying to work through some conflicts.
Mr. Gilot asked if the City could have just bought the flag pole and light for $5,000. He asked if
that was a good number. Senior Engineer Hurst advised that he does not know if he could have
hired a contractor through public works to do it for cheaper than that price.
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS RENEWAL
Mr. Gilot was present to inquire about item 16. A.: Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
Renewal with Somaschini North America, LLC. He asked how do we know that occasionally
they don't have it hauled off site but put it down the sewer. He suggested to at least certify
annually to us that it all went to a special waste handler because we don't get the manifest that it
went on site. We don't know if they flushed it down the sewer system. I’m just looking for a
“trust but verify” kind of thing. He noted that it is a reputable firm, they make a good product,
but there's a potential that they have issues with their offsite hauling so they put it down the
sewer and not tell us. Director of Public Works Eric Horvath noted that they do require that they
submit a monthly certification that there is zero (0) discharge, so that would probably count as
perjury.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Gilot was present to inquire about item 10. A.: Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar
Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract stating it’s a great idea to do this. He asked about the
matrix of points for the 100 points, noting he didn't find one that actually got a good return on
investment and good energy saving strategy. He stated he saw the technical approach and he saw
how they handle financing, but he was looking for the heavy points on their return on investment
and savings and numbers. He continued to add that even though we do this point system, the one
who's most cost effective for us is who we like, and he didn't see in the point system how we
would capture that. If you want to consider tweaking that or clarifying that in the narrative that
matters to us. This is good as far as it goes. He wondered if it could have been more aggressive
with the area at the wastewater plant as they had solar. It's actually a small amount for trying to
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do lighting and HVAC and it's our largest city energy user. He asked if racks over tanks were
considered.
Director of Public Works Horvath noted that the city had somebody look at this and they littered
the entire site with solar pretty much wherever they thought they could put them then working
with our Wastewater team, ways for our team they were very worried about future expansions
and different process stuff that they're going to do over time. We came to an agreement that we
would start with these areas. I was pushing to have a larger component, but we wanted to get to
at least half a megawatt worth of energy, which is I think what we ended up getting to.
Mr. Gilot noted that we don't have a complete redundant power plant so you wonder, working
with Black Veatch on critical circuits, if this power couldn't be your redundant power for some
of your critical services, like your SCADA system, as opposed to HVAC and lighting, just
strategically as they're better use of the power. In addition, with the solar PV, could you consider
solar hot water to preheat the solids going over to anaerobic digestion and reduce your energy
load that way, because we do an awful lot of heating to keep anaerobic digestion at 95 degrees
Fahrenheit for northern Indiana winters. Solar hot water could be a good heat transfer help.
Project Engineer Gemma Stanton advised that i n terms of the first part, just to clarify, it's not
necessarily that the solar will be going toward HVAC and lighting, it’s that there will be HVAC
and lighting improvements that are energy efficient.
Director of Public Works Horvath stated that for it to be a backup power source, we probably
need others with a battery backup or some kind of source, but we could look into that. We have
also added a number of generators, but it might make more sense to put the solar right into the
power grid.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Senior Engineer Scott Kreeger was present to answer any question from the Board about item 12.
A.: Right of Way Occupancy and Encroachment Agreement with Wolfe House Movers of
Indiana, LLC. He advised that the house at 1006 St. Vincent Street (Rockne House) will be
relocated to 1105 N. Foster St. This agreement is between the City and Wolfe House Movers for
any potential damages that may incur during the move and we do have items in there for curb
replacement, light fixtures, and also the coordination of tree trimming if necessary as part of this
agreement. And so we just wanted to let everybody know that we have been in correspondence
with Wolfe between both engineering, the various departments of the City, and also the Building
Department to review their documentation that they have supplied, which is also included in this
package as well.
Director of Public Works Horvath stated that it is going to be controversial because this is the
one (1) that they started to cut down trees and prepare to move this house without any permits
from us or from City Forestry. It wasn't until after they had done significant damage to the trees
that we were able to get somebody out there to stop them but the damage had been done, it's
unfortunate because you have beautiful tree canopy in this area and now we have got half of the
tree hacked off and it is unfortunate because you can’t replace those mature trees. We are going
to continue to work with the residents on trying to make sure we can do whatever we can to help
mitigate some of those issues. The reality is that there is nothing that's going to bring back those
mature trees, unfortunately. We immediately put a stop to the project last year when we saw this
happening, and now they’re trying to go through the process and they’ve hired a new tree
company. I think they are working with our Forestry Department on this ahead of time like they
should have been done last time.
South Bend Tribune Reporter, Jordan Smith, asked if there were not any permits pulled and they
were in violation of city code, what are the damages that incurred and what revenues are being
pursued.
Erin Hanig of South Bank Legal advised that she has been hired as outside counsel to help on
this issue. She stated she has been involved since very shortly after the damage was done and the
work was stopped and basically what has been happening is we have been involved in trying to
remedy the damage that's been done to city property and standing towards that commitment. It
has been a lengthier process than we had anticipated. Without getting into anything that is
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privileged information or part of the negotiation process, we have been speaking to the first
company that cut the trees, Heartwood. Their insurance company is involved, so that is another
element. We have also been speaking with Habitat for Missions and Steve Smith with Irish
Reality as a board member of Habitat for Missions to try to bring them all to the table to
hopefully negotiate a solution short of litigation. The steps the City has had to take, which is a
good one, is that we retained a private urban forestry expert, and he has provided an appraisal of
the damages to the property which include the damages to the trees, the cost to replace those
trees, and then costs going into the future to maintain those newly planted trees, which will
hopefully remedy the situation. Then, as Director Horvath mentioned, rebuilding the tree canopy
is not something that can quickly happen. It's going to take many years, but the City is
committed to the residents to making that situation better, especially with the City's commitment
to the urban canopy. At this point, the demand from the City and the appraisal is in the hands of
the other parties. We have not yet received a counteroffer from them. Those other parties do
seem interested in righting the wrong and we are trying to move forward, but it has not happened
yet.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Gilot asked if the leased retail spaces would also be transferred to the Redevelopment
Commission for item 10. C.: Transfer of Real Property at 120 S. Main St. Memorial Health &
Lifestyle Center to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission.
VP Molnar advised that the retail spaces were already divided off and sold in 2017. The City
didn’t own the retail spaces. This is more of a background legal thing to make sure that the
transfer happens because the City and Beacon terminated the lease. This is just to make sure the
RDC is offering the new lease with the right goal.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:52 a.m.
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday, April
9, 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 Board Attorney Michael
Schmidt, with
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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 March 21, and
March 26, 2024, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – FELLOWS BOOSTER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS -
CONTRACT A – PROJECT NO. 121-070A (STATE REVOLVING FUND)
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:
EFI-SOLUTIONS INC
Po Box 723, 1221 N. Elm St.
Centralia, IL 62801
gfoster@efi-solutions.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Dave Ealy
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.
BASE PROPOSAL TOTAL: $2,592,025.00
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 OF BIDS – FELLOWS BOOSTER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS -
CONTRACT B – PROJECT NO. 121-070B (STATE REVOLVING FUND)
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:
HRP CONSTRUCTION, INC.
5777 Cleveland Road P.O Box 266
South Bend, IN 46624
jeredb@hrpconstruction.com; cindyv@hrpconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Matthew D. Cain
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:
Base Bid Total $3,791,000.00
Mandatory Bid Alternates (Deduct) Total ($107,000.00)
SELGE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
2833 South 11TH St.
Niles, MI 49120
aswinehart@selgeconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Kuhns
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:
Base Bid Total $3,724,000.00
Mandatory Bid Alternates (Deduct) Total ($70,000.00)
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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 OF BIDS – DOWNTOWN SB TO ND TRAIL HILL ST. & SOUTH BEND AVE. –
PROJECT NO. 122-040B (PR-00031619)
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:
HRP CONSTRUCTION, INC.
5777 Cleveland Road P.O box 266
South Bend, IN 46624
jeredb@hrpconstruction.com; cindyv@hrpconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Matthew D. Cain
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:
Base Bid Total $4,691,000.00
Alternate A Total $6,500.00
Alternate B Total $19,608.00
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS NORTH, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akrueger@milestonelp.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Dustin Hilary
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:
Base Bid Total $4,456,850.00
Alternate A Total $3,500.00
Alternate B Total $15,430.00
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
ralvarado@rieth-riley.com; gvanparys@rieth-riley.com;
dsnodderly@rieth-riley.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Ruben Alvarado
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:
Base Bid Total $4,058,767.59
Alternate A Total $3,500.00
Alternate B Total $15,430.00
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Public Works and DCI for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – 614 SHERMAN AVE. TIF PROJECT - TREE CLEARING –
PROJECT NO. 123-062I (PR-00032469)
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President Maradik advised that 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:
QUOTATION: No Quotes Received
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – IRELAND ROAD & IRONWOOD DRIVE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 123-050 (PR-00031353)
Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, advised the Board that on March 26, 2024, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Kreeger
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Milestone Contractors, L.P., in the amount of $1,806,700. 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 BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – DREWRY’S BREWERY CLEANUP, PHASE
I - OUTBUILDING AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS – PROJECT NO. 119-031C (PR-00030871)
Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on March 26, 2024, 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, Indiana Earth,
Inc., in the amount of $490,400; Base Bid Plus Alternate #1. 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 – DUBAIL STREET SIDEWALK –
PROJECT NO. 124-009B (PR-00032458)
Ms. Gemma Stanton, Engineering, advised the Board that on March 26, 2024, quotations were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Ms.
Stanton recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
quoter, Ortiz Construction Inc., in the amount of $13,676. 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.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS/QUOTATIONS – 614 SHERMAN AVE. TIF
PROJECT - FOUNDATION – PROJECT NO. 123-062H (PR-00032086)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, requested permission to reject all
quotes for the above-referenced project due to bidders being non-responsive. Therefore, upon a
motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request
was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – SOUTH WELL FIELD WWTP AND DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - CONTRACT B -WATERMAIN – PROJECT NO. 117-059B
(PO-0027554)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Jacob Klosinski, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of C&E Excavating, Inc., indicating the contract amount be increased by
$23,606.65 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $1,620,606.65.
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. 4 – FIRE STATION NO. 8 REPLACEMENT – PROJECT
NO. 122-034 (PO-0026318)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 4 on behalf of R Yoder Construction, indicating the contract amount be increased by
$50,469.33 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $3,993,222.70.
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 – MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT – PROJECT NO. 121-030 (PO-
0014130)
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President Maradik advised that Ms. Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of Ameresco, Inc., for the above referenced project, indicating a
final cost of $5,386,410. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and
carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – THE HILL TIF PROJECT - SITE
WORK – PROJECT NO. 123-030 (PR-00024021)
President Maradik advised that Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of Majority Builders, Inc., for the above referenced project,
indicating a final cost of $500,000. 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 AND TITLE
SHEET – 2024 LEAD SERVICE LINE AND MAIN REPLACEMENTS WEST ZONE –
PROJECT NO. 123-069A (STATE REVOLVING FUND)
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Rebecca Plantz, 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.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE
SHEET – 2024 LEAD SERVICE LINE AND MAIN REPLACEMENTS SOUTHEAST ZONE
–PROJECT NO. 123-069B (STATE REVOLVING FUND)
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Rebecca Plantz, 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.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE
SHEET – 2024 LEAD SERVICE LINE AND MAIN REPLACEMENTS NORTHWEST &
SOUTHWEST ZONES – PROJECT NO. 123-069C (STATE REVOLVING FUND)
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Rebecca Plantz, 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.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – DEMOLITION
OF SOUTH BEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION – PROJECT NO. 123-076 (PR-00032530)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Zach Hurst, 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 FOR QUALIFICATIONS – WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT SOLAR GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT – PROJECT NO. 124-
015
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Gemma Stanton, Engineering, requested permission to
request qualifications 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.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 11-2024 – 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. 11-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE
DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE
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PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to LC. 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 March 9, 2024, Assistant Chief of Prevention/Fire Marshal
Gerard Ellis retired from the South Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-two (22)
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 1.C. 5-22-22-S(b); and
WHEREAS, LC. 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 of 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
April 9, 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. 12-2024 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
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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.12-2024
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 LC. 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 March 8, 2024, Captain/Paramedic Robert Rose 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 LC. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, LC. 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 of 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 April 9, 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
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 2024 90
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 13-2024 – 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. 13-2024
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”)
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 one (1) parcel of real property in the City, 120 S. Main St.,
more particularly described on Exhibit A (the "Property"), which includes the structure
commonly known as the Memorial Health & Lifestyle Center, which has a mailing address of
111 W. Jefferson Blvd.; 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 April 9, 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
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 2024 91
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
Right-Of-Way
Occupancy
and
Encroachment
Agreement
Wolfe House
Movers of
Indiana LLC
1006 St. Vincent Street
(Rockne House) Move to
1105 N. Foster St.
N/A Molnar/ Miller
TABLED
Amendment
No. 1 to
Owner-
Engineer
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Design Alterations of
LaSalle and Colfax Ave.
Streetscape Project No.
122-013
$173,855; New
Adjusted
Total:
$600,335
(PO-0013624)
Molnar/ Miller
Amendment
No. 2 to
Owner-
Engineer
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Additional Engineering
Services for Wayfinding
Signage Program, Phase
III Project No. 123-013
$5,500; New
Adjusted
Total: $18,700
(PO-0020823)
Molnar/ Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Owner-
Engineer
Agreement
Black & Veatch
Corporation
Design Services for
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Dissolved Air
Floatation Building
Improvements Project No.
123-031
$69,585; New
Adjusted
Total:
$598,227
(PO-0025188)
Molnar/ Miller
Open Market
Contract
Herrman &
Goetz, Inc.
Perform Concrete,
Plumbing, and Electrical
Work for SBFD Gear
Washer Prep Work -
Station 2 Project No. 122-
054A
$29,599
(PR-00031755)
Molnar/ Miller
Open Market
Contract
Herrman &
Goetz, Inc.
Perform Concrete,
Plumbing, and Electrical
Work for SBFD Gear
Washer Prep Work -
Station 6 Project No. 122-
054B
$31,964
(PR-00031756)
Molnar/ Miller
Open Market
Contract
Herrman &
Goetz, Inc.
Perform Concrete,
Plumbing, and Electrical
Work for SBFD Gear
Washer Prep Work –
Training Center Project
No. 122-054C
$41,441
(PR-00031757)
Molnar/ Miller
Special
Purchase
Milestone
Contractors,
L.P.
Emergency Repair
Western & Lafayette
Water Main
$28,000 Molnar/ Miller
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
LaSalle Grill Sidewalk Café
Permits - Subject to
Monday-
Thursday 4-
115 West Colfax
Ave.
Molnar/
Miller
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Proper ADA
Clearance from
Obstructions
9:00 p.m.,
Friday-
Saturday 4-
10:00 p.m.
PEGGS
Restaurant,
LLC
Sidewalk Café
Permits - Subject to
Proper ADA
Clearance from
Obstructions
Thursday-
Monday 7:00
a.m.-3:00
p.m.
127 S. Michigan St. Molnar/
Miller
The Early Bird
Eatery
Sidewalk Café
Permits - Subject to
Proper ADA
Clearance from
Obstructions
Monday-
Friday 8:00
a.m.-2:00
p.m.;
Saturday &
Sunday 9:00
a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
117 E. Wayne St. Molnar/
Miller
Angel of Hope
Ride
Street Closure for
Special Event
August 17,
2024; 9:00
a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
Pinhook Park on
Riverside Dr. to
Cleveland (Brief
Interruption)
Molnar/
Miller
Color Run 2024 Street Closure for
Special Event
June 15,
2024; 9:30
a.m. to 11:00
a.m.
Western Ave.
between Laurel St. &
S. Michigan (Rolling)
Molnar/
Miller
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: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION(S): 754 S. Bendix Dr.
801 Dundee St.
1318 N. Huey St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
REMOVAL: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION(S): 402 Napoleon St.
707 Cottage Grove Ave.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
TEMP. INSTALLATION: (6) Temporary Handicapped Accessible Parking Space
Signs and (2) For Deliveries Only Signs with 15 Minute
Parking
LOCATION(S): County City Building for Early Voting, April 4, 2024
through May 6, 2024
REMARKS: All Criteria Met, No Action Required
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 all rights to remonstrate against
or oppose any pending or future annexations of the properties by the City of South Bend:
A.Mr. Jeffery Hesch, PO Box 706, Osceola, IN 46561
1.52068 E. Cloverleaf Dr. – Water/Sewer (Key No.71-04-19-226-109.000-003)
B.Ms. Brenda Hill, 2186 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49002
1.26654 Durness Woods Dr. – Sewer (Key No. 71-02-26-326-039.000-029)
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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.
APPROVE RENEWAL OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT(S)
In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Serena Lozano-Shane, Division of Wastewater, submitted
the following wastewater discharge permit(s) for renewal and recommended approval:
Somaschini North America, LLC, 4601 Nimtz Pkwy.
There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller
and carried by roll call, the wastewater discharge permit(s) was approved.
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
John Ward Concrete, Inc. Contractor Approved 03/15/2024
Martell Electric, LLC Excavation Released 04/13/2024
NPL Construction Co Excavation Approved 03/28/2024
John Ward Concrete, Inc. Occupancy Approved 03/15/2024
Losi Construction Occupancy Approved 03/29/2024
NPL Construction Co. Occupancy Approved 03/28/2024
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-75292, GBLN-
75937
03/18/2024 $14,304.69
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-75656 03/19/2024 $2,290,290.46
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-76095 03/19/2024 $1,405,590.78
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-76411, GBLN-
76468
03/27/2024 $2,011,832.91
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-76171, GBLN-
76129, GBLN-76205
03/28/2024 $1,914,924.59
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
Resident Felicia Kaponigri of 402 W. Angela Blvd thanked the Board for tabling the Rockne
house move on behalf of her neighborhood. She voiced concerns that her neighbors and herself
have about the project, the removal of trees, the effect of non-owner-occupied housing and
football rentals in the neighborhood, and the elevated price that the Rockne house is expected to
be listed for.
Gary Potts with Professional Permits Was available to discuss the item related to the Rockne
House move if there were any questions. He stated the house was scheduled to be moved the
week of April 29th but did not know if the tabling of the item would affect the expected date. He
noted there were three (3) additional residences with trees that would need to be trimmed with
letters to be sent out soon to those property owners. He let the Board know he had the route for
the house move available and the application available if there were any questions regarding
those items.
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Board Member Gary Gilot asked when the deadline for BPW’s next meeting was. President
Maradik replied that it was April 16th at noon.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:10 a.m.
April 23, 2024