HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-2024 Public Works & Property Vacation Meeting MinutesOFFICE OF THE CirfY CLERK
BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK
PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION JULY 22, 2024 4: 10 P.M.
Committee Members Present:
Others Present:
Presenters:
Agenda:
Karen L. White, Sherry Bolden-Simpson,
Carl Littrell, Dr. Oliver Davis*, Sheila
Niezgodski, Jason Piontek
Bianca L. Tirado, Elivet Quijada-Navarro,
Matthew Neal, Samuel Turck, Bob Palmer
Chris Dressel, Andrew Cunningham
Bill No. 32-24-Alley/Street Vacation 215
W. Marion Street
Members marked with an asterisk (*) are present digitally
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Committee Chair Niezgodski called to order the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Substitute Bill No. 24-22-Resolution of the Common Council to Appoint the Board of Public
Works and the Department of Public Works as Its Agents for Overseeing the Guaranteed
energy savings Contact for the South Bend Wastewater Treatment
Erik Horvath, Director of Public Works with offices on the 14th floor of the County-City Building
spoke regarding Bill No. 24-22. The Bill is not for the Council due to the Board of Works having
jersidiction.
Rick Anderson, Account Executive with Veregy, the petitioning company, spoke in support of Bill
No. 24-22. Rick Anderson stated that Veregy have done many similar projects across the state.
This project will save money over time as it adds to the energy grid through renewable sources.
Committee Member White thanked Erik Horvath for updating the Council on this project even
though they are not the body overseeing this project.
Committee Member Bolden-Simpson asked for clarification regarding how this project will save
the City money.
Erik Horvath answered that the City will be creating their own energy, not buying from the state.
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Councilmember Canneth Lee asked how much will this project save.
Erik Horvath answered five to six million dollars over twenty five million years.
Committee Chair Niezgodski asked when would the project will start.
Erik Horvath answered that the project will be started right away, it will be completed by July of
2025.
Committee Member Bolden Simpson asked to use local labor.
Committee Chair Niezgodski asked if a Request for Quote (RFQ) was done.
Erik Horvath answered that they did to find Veregy, and they will need to comply with all local
ordiances regarding labor.
Committee Chair Niezgodski held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Committee Chair Niezgodski adjourned the Public Works & Property Vacation Committee
meeting at 4:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sheila Niezgodski, Committee Chair
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