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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:30 a.m. on
November 7, 2024, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar, and
Board Members Gary Gilot, Murray Miller, Breana Micou, and Board Attorney Michael Schmidt
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.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Director of City’s Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan, Kieran Fahey, was present
to discuss item 13. D.: Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services to build
out the Federally Mandated Long-Term Control Plan. He explained that he is building out the
consent decree that the City has with the DOJ and the EPA and as part of that they have a number
of sewage storage tanks to build across the city and we have the first one almost two-thirds of the
way at the wastewater treatment plant. The next storage tank, which is a bit more complicated, is
going to be in the area of Randolph Sampson, near the retention treatment basin. According to the
consent decree, the City must have the design commenced by the 1st of January of 2025. The City
put together a preliminary design contract with a lot of value engineering and outside-the-box
thinking with Stantec. This is a big project and the contract he presented at the meeting is for $1.3
million. Overall, in the long-term control plan, the cost for this tank is close to 50 million. What
he submitted to the Board includes some other small parts of the long-term plan that are also part
of that project as well; changes to some routing of sewers, etc. When it comes to building the tank,
we will do something like a guaranteed savings contract, or use a construction manager approach.
Mr. Miller asked about the guaranteed savings, would it be energy or will they use a CMc. Director
Fahey advised that it would likely be energy, but it has not been decided yet stating it is only in a
very early stage. This is only for the design of it. We might do something like what we did with
the current tank that is underway at the wastewater treatment plant. The City has done energy
guaranteed savings but with this new tank, we are open to any option whether it be a design build,
although unlikely because they just feel like we need some flexibility to get a better price out for
the city. If it's guaranteed savings, or a design build, operate transfer kind of model or could be
CMC as well. All these are on the table now. There are no presumptions. The design contract
doesn't presume any presumptions at this stage either.
Mr. Miller asked if this is for the design work and asked if they are leaving it open to explore what
options might be available when it comes to construction. Director Fahey advised that his
preference at this stage is not to do a design build. It’s wide open but he feels that they have more
options. He feels they can get better prices with a guaranteed energy savings contract of a CMc.
The contract he is presenting it just the preliminary design to start thinking about how it'll look,
where it'll be, how it'll work. As part of that process, we will very early on hopefully decide on
how the procurement of the building will start because with the guaranteed savings with all these
other things, the advantages really are only accrued if you bring the builders on early to work with
the designer. It’s early on so to be able to have the builder work with the designer will make sense,
but at this stage it is just a preliminary design.
Mr. Gilot asked if he is generally thinking of an underground tank, mostly underground tank, or
above ground. Director Fahey explained that in the long-term control plan it does say below grade
(underground). Now depending on the literal lay of the land and what flexibility we might be able
to get from EPA depending on potential costs, we would hopefully not tie ourselves to that, but
that is the plan now.
Mr. Gilot asked if it would be covered below ground. Director Fahey stated that where our current
tank and treatment plan is above ground, yes, it would be covered below ground. It is 4.7 million
gallons, so a substantial size.
Mr. Gilot stated that he would think it comes in at whatever rate it needs to come in at and goes
out at a controlled rate. Director Fahey stated yes, with the mechanism inside that would control
that rate.
Attorney Schmidt advised that he doesn’t anticipate any issues, but he is still reviewing the
contract. He noted it is standard for engineering contracts, but there is a slight chance that there
might be a change here or there that may hold it until the next meeting.
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CHANGE ORDERS
Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Cynthia Simmons, was concerned about the percentage of
increase for item 8. A. Liberty Tower TIF Project - Parking Garage with RAM Construction
Services of Michigan, Inc. She showed concerns for the percentage being over the standard twenty
percent (20%). Attorney Schmidt responded that he was also looking into that item, but for
different reasons, but he doesn’t have a legal answer yet. He noted that typically the limit is twenty
percent (20%), but it can be exceeded if it’s an unforeseen change. He said that he mentioned to
President Maradik before the meeting that this one has additional scrutiny on it.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS
Assistant City Engineer, Leslie Biek, noted that there will be an item added to the agenda on
Tuesday. It will be for a quote opening for the 2024 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. She noted
that it was requoted after not receiving any bids at the last meeting.
CHANGE ORDERS
Mr. Miller asked about item 8. C.: Demolition of South Bend Medical Foundation. He noted that
it says demo, but they don’t appear to be doing anything.
President Maradik advised that the memo stated that they mobilized and there was no clear date
on when the utility would be cut off, so they stay mobilized, waiting for the utilities to be cut off.
Attorney Schmidt advised that the MRD Group is an out-of-town vendor, so it is likely that they
did not demobilize, so there was almost a stand down, if you will. There was a negotiated
compromise on this of splitting the fee 50/50 even though it was our failure of a utility to get out
there and to do this work in a timely fashion.
Director Horvath clarified that it was not entirely true clarifying that Water Utility went out there
but could not get the valves shut down.
Mr. Miller was concerned that they were not using any local workforce, when a local workforce
could have been sent home.
Attorney Schmidt added that he thought that they weren’t able to redirect their assets to another
project, so they had to wait. It is a negotiated settlement to close out the job. It’s a settlement of a
dispute. They raised the issue to us, they gave us the math, and said what it should have cost for
the delay. The contractor was willing to accept fifty percent (50%).
Mr. Miller stated that you’re saying that they compromised, but they are paying them one hundred
dollars an hour. President Maradik advised that based on the memo it says fifty (50) dollars an
hour. Attorney Schmidt advised that their claim was for fifty (50) dollars an hour, but we’re
essentially paying twenty-five (25) dollars an hour and that was just for the hours. It did not include
their losses for things like equipment rental or other costs that they had.
CHANGE ORDERS
Mr. Miller asked if the change order items for item 8. D.: Fire Station 8 Replacement was from
the architect or from the City.
Attorney Schmidt advised that this is still one that is gearing up towards closure on this project, so
we're looking at it holistically to see where failures have occurred and the specifications and then
sort of where to recoup some of these monies associated with these change orders.
Senior Engineer Zach Hurst added that all items except for the first are called out as owner-initiated
changes that would have been initiated by the Fire Chief.
AWARD BIDS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS
Mr. Miller asked if there was a waiver issued for item 6. A.: South Bend City Hall Renovation.
Attorney Schmidt advised that there will be a waiver on this one when we make the award on
Tuesday. The lowest bidder did not meet the goals and determined that they had a good faith effort
into trying to achieve those goals, so through granting of the waiver it will be grounds for the
Board to award.
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Mr. Miller asked if somewhere there is a good-faith effort because they used a couple of
contractors outside the geographic scope, and it didn’t count. Attorney Schmidt explained it was
determined that they did not utilize proper measure to achieve a good-faith effort waiver.
Mr. Miller noted that he didn’t think that Larson Danielson Construction has on their last three (3)
projects. Attorney Schmidt advised that on the Morris Raclin project that they received that
through good-faith effort. The Four Wind Stadium Renovation has not been fully determined.
Mr. Miller added that they are bidding on the last phase of the project and so far they haven’t hit
any goals. Attorney Schmidt noted that we must trust throughout the bidding process.
Mr. Gilot asked if they had the capacity to complete all the projects. Director Horvath advised that
they know what the timelines are for each project and the liquidated damages are significant.
PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVITS
Attorney Schmidt noted that for item 9. A.: Neighborhoods Infrastructure – Ford St. & Walnut St.
Intersection, the goals were met.
PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVITS
Attorney Schmidt noted that for item 9. B.: 2023 Residency Demolitions, the goals were met.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:49 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
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Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
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Gary A. Gilot, Member
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Murray L. Miller, Member
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Breana N. Micou, Member
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday,
November 12, 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 (not present), Murray Miller (not present), Breana Micou, 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
November 26, 2024
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Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the minutes
for the Agenda Review Session and Regular Meetings of the Board held on October 17, and
October 22, 2024, were approved.
APPROVE 2025 CITY EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by a roll call, the Board
approved the city employee holiday schedule for the 2025.
APPROVE 2025 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING SCHEDULE
Upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by a roll call, the Board
approved the meeting schedules for the 2025 Agenda Review and Regular meetings of the Board
of Public Works.
OPENING OF BIDS – SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY – 137 S. MEADE ST.
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 bid was opened and publicly read:
CARLOS CHANON
137 S. Meade St.
South Bend, IN 46619
mariachanon@gmail.com
BID: $1,551 Plus Fees
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Community Investment for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – CLEVELAND RD. & PORTAGE AVE. TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 123-063 (PR-00035802)
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:
HAWK ENTERPRISES, INC.
1850 E. North St.
Crown Point, IN 46307
caylee@hawk-inc.com
Bid was signed by Ms. Johanna Plank
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 Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Base Bid $237,467
MICHIANA CONTRACTING
7843 Lilac Road
PO Box 929
Plymouth, IN 46563
skirkpatrick@michianacontracting.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Scott Kirkpatrick
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 Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Base Bid $331,920
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Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – 2024 COMMUNITY CROSSINGS ROUND 2 – PROJECT NO. 124-047
(PR-00036735)
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:
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
ralvarado@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.
Three (3) of Three (3) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Division 1-6 Total $1,035,980
Division 1 $264,646
Division 2 $297,720
Division 3 $214,564
Division 4 $166,200
Division 5 $92,850
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS, L.P.
24358 SR 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akrueger@milestonelp.com; dhilary@milestonelp.com
Bid was signed by Dustin P. 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.
Three (3) of Three (3) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Division 1-6 Total $1,169,600
Division 1 $288,237
Division 2 $334,668
Division 3 $235,096
Division 4 $197,224
Division 5 $114,375
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – STUDEBAKER MUSEUM SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT –
PROJECT NO. 124-019 (PR-00034498)
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:
SHAFFNER HEANEY AND ASSOCIATES
2508 S. Main St.
South Bend, IN 46614
dgreco@shaproducts.com
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Douglas Greco
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
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QUOTATION:
Base Quote $76,947
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
quotations were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – LOCUST WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION
IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 124-058 (WATER WORKS – WATER CAPITAL)
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:
ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS MIDWEST, INC.
5609 W. 74 St.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
thovda@engeeredsolutions.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Tim Hovda
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
QUOTATION:
Base Quote $138,223
PEERLESS MIDWEST, INC.
55860 N. Russell Industrial Pkwy.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Frank.williams@peerlessmidwest.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Frank Williams
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
QUOTATION:
Base Quote $141,787
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
quotations were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – 20245 ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
INSTATLLATION – PROJECT NO. 124-052 (PR-00036757)
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:
BARNES CONCEPTS, LLC.
2214 Teakwood Circle Unit D
Highland, IN 45322
antuanbarnes@hotmail.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Antuan Barnes
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was not completed.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received
QUOTATION:
Base Quote $79,586.60
Division 1 $22,073
Division 2 $28,470
Division 3 $24,520
Division 4 $4,523.60
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
quotations were referred to Community Investment and Public Works for review and
recommendation.
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AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – SOUTH BEND CITY HALL RENOVATION –
PROJECT NO. 124-001 (PR-00036764)
Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, advised the Board that on October 22, 2024, bids were received and
opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Ms. Plantz recommended that
the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Larson-Danielson
Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $7,327,000, base bid plus alternate six (6). Therefore, VP
Molnar made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be awarded, and the
contract approved as outlined above. Ms. Micou seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS/QUOTATIONS AND RE-ADVERTISE –
MOMENTUM TIF PROJECT – SITE WORK – PROJECT NO. 124-018 (PR-00036154)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zach Hurst, requested permission to reject all bids for the above
referenced project due to Bids exceeded available budget and asked to re-advertise. Therefore,
upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
request was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (FINAL) – LIBERTY TOWER TIF PROJECT- PARKING
GARAGE – PROJECT NO. 123-054R (PO-0029080)
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order number 2 &
final on behalf of RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Inc., indicating the contract amount
be increased by $30,950 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$1,599,908.75 and an additional sixty (60) days with a new completion date of October 30,2024.
Attorney Schmidt noted for the Board that Change Order #1 exceeded the twenty percent (20%)
threshold. The law looks at that and removes the change order from the actual scope of the project,
so the percentage of increase as far as the law is concerned on this is actually just the one point
nine seven percent (1.97%) that's being asked of the Board to increase right now. Upon a motion
made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the change order was
approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) – DREWERY’S BREWERY CLEANUP,
PHASE I – PROJECT NO. 119-031C (PO-0030582)
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order number 1 &
final on behalf of Indiana Earth, Inc., indicating the contract amount be decreased by $42,572.17
for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $490,400 and an additional
thirty-eight (38) days with a new completion date of September 9, 2024. Upon a motion made by
VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the change order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 – DEMOLITION OF SOUTH BEND MEDICAL
FOUNDATION – PROJECT NO. 123-076 (PO-0031911)
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order number 2 on
behalf of The MRD Group, Inc., indicating the contract amount be increased by $36,000 for a new
contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $1,838,562.50. Upon a motion made
by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the change order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 (FINAL) – FIRE STATION 8 REPLACEMENT –
PROJECT NO. 122-034 (PO-0026318)
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order number 6
and Final on behalf of R Yoder Construction, Inc., indicating the contract amount be increased by
$32,807 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $4,087,535.70.
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the change
order was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – NEIGHBORHOOD
INFRASTRUCTURE = FORD ST. & WALNUT ST. INTERSECTION – PROJECT NO. 121-
048C (PO-0020878)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of Milestone Contractors, North, Inc., for the above referenced project,
indicating a final cost of $467,264.65. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou
and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
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APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – 2023 RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITIONS –
PROJECT NO. 123-068 (PO-0027986)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of Ritschard Bros., Inc., for the above referenced project, indicating a final cost
of $337,494. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call,
the project completion affidavit was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – 2024
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES & ENFORCEMENT DEMOLITION – PROJECT NO. 124-051
(PR-00037170)
In a memorandum to the Board, 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 Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – BEACON
HEALTH NEW PARKING – PROJECT NO. 123-076A (PR-00037200)
In a memorandum to the Board, 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 Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS –
MADISON LIFESTYLE DISTRICT – NEW PARKING GARAGE – PROJECT NO. 123-074
(RIVER WEST DA TIF)
In a memorandum to the Board, 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 Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF TITLE SHEET – SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS – MUESSEL PRIMARY
AND HOLY CROSS SCHOOL AREA – PROJECT NO. 122-006
In a memorandum to the Board, Gemma Staton, Engineering, advised that the title sheet for the
above referenced project was being presented at this time for execution. Upon a motion made by
VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above request to advertise was
approved, and the title sheet was approved and signed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-2024 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO
MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the following
resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the
right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana
statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on
January 11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of the City
of South Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in good standing is
surplus property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS BENJAMIN CANARECCI retired
effective August 10th, 2024 from the South Bend Police Department after seven (7) years of
service, and the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend has determined that he retired in
good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes 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;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. NDS9972, a Smith and Wesson M&P Handgun, is no longer
needed by the City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated fair
market value of less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from the
City inventory.
ADOPTED this 12th day of November 2024.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-2024 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO
MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the following
resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO MCCORMICK &
COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Board of Public Works (“Board”) is the contracting
body for the City of South Bend, Indiana (“City”); and
WHEREAS, the Board has custody of real property owned by the City pursuant to Ind.
Code Section 36-9-6-3; and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of a certain parcel of real estate, more accurately
described as 8.44 Ac Tract Mid Pt S Side Se 1/4 Beg 990' W & 40' N Of Se Cor Se Sec 28-38-2e
with a street address of 3425 Lathrop Street, South Bend, Indiana 46628 (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City and McCormick & Company, Inc. (“McCormick”) entered into a
certain lease agreement dated June 1, 1976 (“Lease”), attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit
1 which afforded and incentivized McCormick’s use of the Property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Lease, McCormick had certain financial obligations to the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City committed to transfer ownership of the Property for One Dollar
($1.00) upon McCormick’s successful completion of its financial obligations to the City, which
included the repayment of all amounts due under the original financial terms of the Lease; and
WHEREAS, McCormick has openly and notoriously been in possession of the Property
since executing the Lease; and
WHEREAS, McCormick completed all its financial obligations under the Lease in 2001; and
WHEREAS, McCormick has, at all times, been current with all property tax obligations
pursuant to the Property and improvements thereon; and
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WHEREAS, the City and McCormick represent that it was an oversight which led to the
failure to properly document the conveyance of the Property to McCormick in 2001 upon
McCormick’s successful completion of its financial obligations under the Lease; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to convey title to the Property via Quit Claim Deed, attached and
incorporated herein as Exhibit 2; and
WHEREAS, McCormick agrees to execute an Indemnification Agreement for the benefit of
the City as part of the conveyance of the Property, attached an incorporated herein as Exhibit 3.
WHEREAS, the Board attempted to take action to convey title of the Property to McCormick
on May 14, 2024 by way of Resolution No. 16-2024, however the original copy of the Quit Claim
Deed was never delivered to McCormick, nor was it recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to reaffirm Resolution No. 16-2024 and execute a Quit Claim
Deed for the benefit of McCormick, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit 2, for the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board hereby ratifies and approves the transfer of the property located at 3425
Lathrop Street, South Bend, Indiana 46628 to McCormick & Company, Inc. for the consideration
of One Dollar ($1.00) in recognition of McCormick’s fulfillment of its obligations under a certain
lease agreement with the City dated June 1, 1976.
2. The President and Clerk of the Board of Public, or their designees, are authorized
and instructed to execute and attest, respectively, to the conveyance of the property via a Quit
Claim Deed for the benefit of McCormick & Company, Inc.
3. 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 November 12, 2024.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Breana 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
Certificate of
Completion
466 Works
Community
Development
Corporation
Issuing Certificate of
Completion for Completed
Single-Family Residential
unit at 210 E. Broadway
that was Completed
Within Five Years of
Donation Agreement
dated 10/13/2020
NA Molnar / Micou
Ratify
Emergency
Repair
Contract
Milestone
Contractors
North, Inc.
Emergency 24” Water
Main Repair on Lafayette
Blvd.
$91,290.34/
PR-00036362
Molnar / Micou
*Subject to receiving
a detailed memo for
the file
Professional
Services
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Corporation
Guardrail Warranty Study,
Cost Estimates, and
Design Services for 2024
& 2025 Guardrails
Installation and
$80,000/
PR-00037223
Molnar / Micou
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Replacement Project No.
124-026
Professional
Services
Agreement
Stantec
Consulting
Services
Building out the Federally
Mandated Long-Term
Control Plan Project No.
124-039
$1,322,000/
PR-00037223
Molnar / Micou
Water and
Sewer
Dedication
Campus View
(87)
Dedication of Public
Water Main and Sanitary
Sewer Main Built to serve
the Campus View
Development
NA Molnar / Micou
Amendment
No. 2 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Corporation
Additional Design Fee for
Construction Phase
Services for Four Winds
Renovation and Expansion
Project No. 123-046
$788,545/
PR-00030958
Molnar / Micou
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
DTSB Tree
Lighting
Ceremony
Street Closure for
Special Event
December 6,
2024 (Rain
Date:
December 7,
2024); 3:00
p.m. to 11:00
p.m.
Washington St.
between Michigan St.
& MLK
Molnar / Micou
DTBS Holiday
Light Parade
Street Closure for
Special Event
December 13,
2024 (Rain
Date:
December 20,
2024); 6:00
p.m. to 8:00
p.m.
Frances St. between
E. Washington St. &
E. Wayne St.
Molnar / Micou
Santa Run Street Closure for
Special Event
December 14,
2024 (Rain
Date:
December 21,
2024); 7:30
a.m. to 10:30
a.m.
W. Western between
S. Michigan St. &
Scott St. (crossings)
Molnar / Micou
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT – BAKERY GROUP, LLC
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has been
received from Bakery Group LLC for the purpose of allowing new steps to be placed in the right-
of-way at 908 Portage Ave. The encroachment shall remain in the right of way until the time as
the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend shall determine that such encroachment is in
any way impairing or interfering with the highway or with the free and same flow of traffic. Upon
a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the encroachment
and revocable permit was approved.
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT – YMCA OF MICHIANA
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has been
received from YMCA of Michiana for the purpose of allowing installation of a blade mounted sign
at 111 W. Jefferson Blvd. The encroachment shall remain in the right of way until the time as the
Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend shall determine that such encroachment is in any
way impairing or interfering with the highway or with the free and same flow of traffic. Upon a
motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the encroachment
and revocable permit was approved.
APPROVE/DENY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
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Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the following
traffic control device request was approved:
NEW INSTALLATION: Three (3) Honorary Street Signs
LOCATION: Grant St.& Delaware St., Grant St. & Calvert St., and Grant
St. & Indiana Ave.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION(S): 611 S. Carlisle St.
838 Huey St.
3021 Hartzer St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
REMOVAL: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION: 2126 S. Scott St.
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 all rights to remonstrate against or
oppose any pending or future annexations of the properties by the City of South Bend:
A. Ms. Cheryl & Ms. Diane Macri, 19277 Oakdale Ave. South Bend, IN 46637
1. 21721 Sandybrook Dr. – Water (Key No.71-03-15-178-007.000-008)
Upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou 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:
St. John Mittlehauser & Associates, 812 N. Wilber St.
There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou
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
Bowman Flooring Contractor, LLC Contractor Approved October 25, 2024
CE Hughes Milling, Inc. DBA The
Airmarking Company
Occupancy Approved October 16, 2024
TRG Services, Inc. Occupancy Approved April 30, 2024
Bowman Flooring Contractor, LLC Occupancy Approved October 25, 2024
Darius Hariston DBA HD Home
Improvements, LLC
Occupancy Approved November 1,
2024
VP Molnar made a motion that the bond’s approval and/or release as outlined above be ratified.
Ms. Micou 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:
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Name Date Amount of Claim
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0092215;
GBLN-0092321
10/21/2024 $751,831.98
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0092209;
GBLN-0092132
10/22/2024 $2,083,063.01
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0092534;
GBLN-0093063; GBLN-0093123
10/29/2024 $1,823,356.34
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 Ms. Micou, 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 10:01 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
_________________________________
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
_________________________________
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
_________________________________
Gary A. Gilot, Member
_________________________________
Murray L. Miller, Member
_________________________________
Breana N. Micou, Member
November 26, 2024