HomeMy WebLinkAbout01282025 Board of Public Works Meeting MinutesAGENDA REVIEW SESSION JANUARY 23, 2025 9
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:30 a.m. on January
23, 2025, 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:
CHANGE ORDERS
Mr. Miller asked if item 6. A.: Raclin Murphy Encore Center is for AEP stuff or is it for changes
to the parking lot.
Project Manager Patrick Sherman noted that there were several things involved. The biggest
thing was a lot of underground obstructions found on the site, so they were unforeseen
conditions. There's a lot of concrete foundations because it was old and that amounted to
probably around $75,000 with those. There were also smaller things they had to do with Fire
Department for safety, so those were all offset. There was also scope in the parking lot behind
the parking garage that we planned on doing on the site, but we are eliminating a lot of that
scope. So that we don't have to rip up new stuff, so it kind of balanced it out down to 21,000.
President Maradik seeking clarification noted that the paperwork shows there are days added to
the contract that aren’t listed on the agenda.
Project Manager Sherman advised that this is change order two (2), the change order number one
(1) added those days. There are no days added for this change order.
OPENING OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Gilot asked if protection of the warranty on the roof would be part of the scope for item 4.
A.: SBFD & MLK Solar Guaranteed Savings Contract since they would be putting solar on right
after the roofs were replaced.
Project Manager Lidya Abreha noted that there is a twenty (20) year warranty.
Mr. Gilot asked if adding roof penetrations in order to attach the solar, does it adversely impact
the warranty or does it put the responsibility on solar.
Project Manager Abreha stated that they haven’t negotiated that yet, but it would be an item to
discuss with them.
Project Manager Sherman advised that the MLK roof was specifically designed to hold a solar
array and all the penetrations needed for all the electrical, etc., so there would be no penetrations
on adding a solar array.
Mr. Gilot asked if the same thing could be done with the SBFD roof.
Project Manager Abreha noted that when they bid it out, it was communicated, though it is a new
tool, but she thought it could work.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Mr. Gilot asked if item 11. B. 2.: SBPD/Flock Group Inc. was legal in Indiana and if it was a
recent law change.
Director of Public Works Horvath advised that they have been using them for years now and
they don’t get access directly, so it goes through a third-party provider. He added that they read
license plates and flags if there’s a license plate of concerns that they have some reason that it
should be flagged, like child abduction.
Mr. Gilot stated that it’s not for running stop lights. He remembered a prohibition against red
light enforcement by camera only without a police officer observing it, so he was surprised to see
the city adding cameras for license plates.
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Director of Public Works Horvath noted that they are just getting the license plate and not
shooting inside the vehicle.
Attorney Schmidt advised that he does anticipate that the red-light law will change though in the
next couple years, so certainly seeing it use another municipalities and jurisdictions for speeding.
Mr. Miller noted that they have just started using them in work zones.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Attorney Schmidt advised the board about the two water main breaks for items 10. D, and 10 E.:
Ratify Emergency Contract with Premium Concrete Services. When there's a water main
collapse. Sometimes these come through as emergency orders, but on these two we were able to
address the water main collapse on our own with our own team, but the unique nature of the
roads being brick, we could not do that work ourselves, so there had to be a second company
hired to come in and patch this up. That's why you're seeing just this part of the emergency
ratification coming through the board for that particular work so.
Mr. Gilot advised that water mains typically burst, they don’t collapse and sewers collapse.
Attorney Schmidt advised that that’s probably on the lawyer.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:42 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 JANUARY 28, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
January 28, 2025, 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, 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
February 11, 2025
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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 9, and January
14, 2025, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – CLEVELAND RD. & PORTAGE AVE. TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVMENTS – 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.
BID:
Base Bid Total $259,944.77
JBL SIGNALS AND LIGHTING
4316 Technology Dr.
South Bend, IN 46628
Tannerl@jblsignalsandlighting.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Tanner Leibovitz
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Two (2) Forms MWBE-1.0, and 2.1 were completed.
BID:
Base Bid $250,280
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 QUOTATIONS – 2025 TREE PLANTING – PROJECT NO. 125-011 (PR-
00038782)
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:
ROOTED TREE SOLUTIONS
28126 County Road 4
Elkhart, IN 46514
derek@callrooted.com
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Derek R. Jacobs
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
QUOTE TOTAL: $82,635
K&R TREE SERVICE LLC
1724 S. Grant St.
South Bend, IN 46613
treecutterkev@gmail.com
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kevin J. Kenney
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
QUOTE TOTAL: $52,710
KPEM, LLC
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4285 N. 525 W.
LaPorte, IN 46350
kpritchard@k-pem.com
Quotation was submitted by Ms. Kathleen Pritchard
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
QUOTE TOTAL: $158,527.95
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
quotations were referred to Public Works and Venues Parka and Arts for review and
recommendation.
OPENING OF QUALIFICATIONS – SBFD & MLK SOLAR GUARANTEED ENERGY
SAVINGS CONTRACT (GESC) – PROJECT NO. 125-008
Lidya Abreha, Engineering, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of
sealed proposals for the above referenced project. President Maradik stated the Proposals will be
reviewed and scored based on a matrix system, by a team made up of City representatives. Attorney
Schmidt read the names of the following companies submitting proposals:
CMTA, INC.
9225 Priority Way West Drive, Suite 130
Indianapolis, IN 46240
jgasser@cmta.com; kkutter@cmta.com
Qualification was signed by Mr. Jon Gasser
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
VEREGY ENERGY
6406 Castleway Ct., Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
randerson@veregy.com; ehannoy@veregy.com
Qualification was signed by Mr. Rick Anderson
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
AMERESCO INC.
111 Speen St. Ste. 410
Framingham, MA 01701
Mheribrandt@ameresco.com; staggart@ameresco.com
Qualification was signed by Mr. Mark Heirbrandt
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
proposals were referred to a designated committee for review and recommendation.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – 2024 ELECTRIC VEHCLE SUPPLY
EQUIPMENT (EVSE) INSTALLATIONS – PROJECT NO. 124-052 (PR-00037570)
Leslie Biek, Engineering, advised the Board that on December 10, 2024, quotations were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Ms. Biek
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter,
Barnes Concepts, LLC, in the amount of $49,325. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted, and the quotation be awarded, and the contract approved as outlined
above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – WWTP AERATION LIGHTING –
PROJECT NO. 124-067 (PR-00038419)
Jake Koestner, Engineering, advised the Board that on January 14, 2025, quotations were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr. Koestner
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter,
K2 Power Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $22,000. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion that the
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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. 2 – RACLIN MURPHY ENCORE CENTER – PROJECT
NO. 123-056 (PO-0032487)
President Maradik advised that Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order number
2 on behalf of Larson-Danielson Construction Company, indicating the contract amount be
increased by $21,377.26 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$15,223,377.26. 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 – 2024 THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING –
PROJECT NO. 124-025 (PO-0033936)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of CE Hughes Milling, Inc. DBA The Air Marking Co., for the above referenced
project, indicating a final cost of $16,704. 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 – POTAWATOMI PARK IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 124-023A (PR-
00038793)
In a memorandum to the Board, Leslie Biek, 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. 01-2025 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPULS 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. 01-2025
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, DETECTIVE BRIAN KENDALL retired effective January 11th, 2025
from the South Bend Police Department after thirty (30) 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. NDT0605, 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 28th day of January 2025.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
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s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Murray L. Miller
s/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 02 -2025 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS 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. 02-2025
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, DETECTIVE GARY HASBROOK retired effective January 11th, 2025
from the South Bend Police Department after thirty-six (36) 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. NDT0141 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 28th day of January 2025.
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/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-2025 – 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. 03-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2025 15
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 5, 2025, PIO/Paramedic Suzanne Krill retired from the South
Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-two Plus (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 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 January 28, 2025, 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/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 04-2025 – 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. 04-2025
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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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 5, 2025, Firefighter Timothy Enright retired from the South
Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-seven Plus (27+) years of service, and the Board
of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good
standing; and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire
helmet and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value,
and have an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and 04
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 January 28, 2025, 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/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-2025 – 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. 05-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2025 17
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 5, 2025, Captain Christian Rose retired from the South Bend,
Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-nine Plus (29+) 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 04
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 January 28, 2025, 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/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 06-2025 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the following
resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
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 7, 2025, Firefighter Brett McVoy retired from the South Bend,
Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-seven Plus (27+) years of service, and the Board of Public
Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire
helmet and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value,
and have an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is
defined in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1. The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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 January 28, 2025, 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/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-2025 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the following
resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2025 19
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 11, 2025, Firefighter Ron Simons retired from the South Bend,
Indiana, Fire Department after Thirty-six (36) years of service, and the Board of Public Safety
of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire helmet
and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value, and have
an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is defined
in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1. The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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 January 28, 2025, 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/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 08-2025 – 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. 08-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR
OBSOLETE PROPERTY
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2025 20
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 14, 2025, Captain Rick Bourdon retired from the South Bend,
Indiana, Fire Department after Thirty-seven Plus (37+) years of service, and the Board of Public
Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, Chief Carl Buchanon has advised the Board that this Firefighter’s fire helmet
and boots (“Property”) are of no further use to the Department, are of no practical value, and have
an estimated market value of less than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Property is worthless as that term is defined
in I.C. 5-22-22-8(b); and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22 permits and establishes procedures for the disposal of personal
property which is either unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, no longer needed by the
City, or property which is deemed worthless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
1. The Property is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purposes
for which was intended, and has an estimated value of less than one-thousand dollars
($1,000.00).
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 January 28, 2025, 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/ 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
License
Agreement
Fraternal Order
of Police Lodge
No. 36
Three (3) Year Lease for
the use of Property located
at 23527 State Road 23,
South Bend for Training
Purposes
First Year
$47,500;
Second Year
$55,000, Third
Year $62,500
Molnar / Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to OEA
Black & Veatch
Corporation
PFAS Minimization
Follow-up Bench Testing
Project No. 124-056
$126574; New
Adjusted Total
$ 226,437/
Molnar / Miller
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PR-00038798
Guaranteed
Energy
Savings
Contract
Ameresco Inc. Request for Award of
Qualifications for
Guaranteed Energy
Savings Contract for the
Olive Water Treatment
Plant Solar Project No.
124-050
NA Molnar / Miller
Ratify
Emergency
Contract
Premium
Concrete
Services
Repair Street/Brick Work
at Rex St. & Ashland Ave.
due to Water Main Line
Collapse
$3,870/
PO-0035806
Molnar / Miller
Ratify
Emergency
Contract
Premium
Concrete
Services
Repair Street/Brick Work
at Park Ave. & Lamonte
Terrace due to Water
Main Line Collapse
$6,800/
PO-0035808
Molnar / Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Lochmueller
Group, Inc.
Survey Work for the
Riverfront West Urban
Neighborhood
Development
$141,700/
PR-00038526
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
DTSB February First
Fridays
February 7,
2025/ 1:00
p.m. to 11:00
p.m.
Jefferson Blvd.
between the Parking
Garage entrance and
Michigan St.
Molnar /
Miller
LAZ Parking
Midwest
New Public Parking
Facility
401 E. Colfax Ave.
& 430 E. LaSalle
Ave.
Molnar /
Miller
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT – BRADLEY CO. ST.
JOSEPH STATION
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has been
received from Bradley Co. St. Joseph Station for the purpose of allowing a bladed mounted sign
to be placed in the right-of-way at 300 N. Michigan St. 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 – SOUTH BEND
PD/FLOCK GROUP INC.DBA FLOCK SAFETY
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has been
received from the SBPD and Flock Group DBA Flock Safety for the purpose of allowing Four (4)
Solar Powered License Plate Reader Cameras to be placed in the right-of-way at McKinley Ave.
& Hickory Rd, Freemont Park, Diamond Ave. & Portage Ave., and Portage Ave. & Angela Blvd.
It was noted that permission from AEP will need to be obtained related to the Fremont Park pole.
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.
UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE NORTH/SOUTH
ALLEY BETWEEN 1413 & 1411 W. WESTERN AVE.
President Maradik indicated that Charles Boros, has submitted a request to vacate the above
referenced alley. Ms. Maradik advised the Board is in receipt of unfavorable recommendations
concerning this vacation petition from the Public Works Department, Fire Department, Police
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Department, and Community Investment who state the request does not meet two (2) criteria of
I.C. 36-7-3-13. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion to send a unfavorable recommendation to
the Common Council. Mr. Miller seconded the motion which carried by roll call. President
Maradik noted that when an alley is vacated is it divided in half between abutting property owners,
so it could not be used as a driveway.
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
Clark Construction & Concrete Contractor Released December 20,
2024
M&J Electric Plus Inc. Occupancy Approved December 12,
2024
Moving Smiles, Inc. & Two Men
and a Truck
Occupancy Released February 18,
2025
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-0097556;
GBLN-0097680; GBLN-0097864
01/06/2025 $767,600.06
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0097682 01/07/2025 $3,701,821.26
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 Jerry Shearer asked Mr. Gilot how many years can taxes on a vacant lot not be paid and
not sell at a certificate or commissioners' sale before the next step is taken?
Mr. Gilot advised that that's done by a different unit of government. That's a county government
function. You need to contact them.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 9:50 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
_________________________________
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
_________________________________
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
_________________________________
Gary A. Gilot, Member
_________________________________
Murray L. Miller, Member
_________________________________
February 11, 2025