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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:30 a.m. on
February 6, 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.
RESCIND OPEN MARKET CONTRACTS
Senior Project Engineer, Zach Hurst was present to discuss items S.A., S.B. and S.C.: He explained
that that these are related to a development agreement with a gentleman named Jordan Richardson
with Property Bros. The City is partnering with him in the rehabilitation of a fourplex and a triplex
over on the Near Northwest side. We're also participating in the construction of three (3) new
duplex units on Sherman Ave. This is a $225,000 development agreement and we have gone
through about a dozen public work's quotes, about a half dozen material purchases, and then a few
more professional services with Abonmarche and did some renderings and some site surveys.
These have been challenging procurements, and the Board of Public Works does not often dabble
in residential construction, so finding the right people to work with and getting those people to fill
out the city paperwork the way we need them to has been a challenge. Sometimes it has worked
out and we've made some new relationships, however, this time it did not work out. Mike's
Construction is a very small firm out of Constantine, Michigan. We hoped that they would do the
foundations for these duplexes, but Mike's construction was not able to do that. Our development
partner, Mr. Richardson, had to move forward with his duplexes, so using his own funds, he took
care of the foundation work through our material purchases, and we have actually paid for the
lumber that you see constructed now. What we are asking for is that the Board would rescind these
open -market contracts and that would free up some funding to do further material purchases in
accordance with the City's purchasing policy. We have purchased some windows, shingles, and
similar items for the other units, and so we think that could work out well here. This is a small
contractor, and they just weren't able to get out there to the site in the time frame that we needed
them to.
Mr. Gilot asked if we had anything on record from this contractor where he acknowledges that he
missed the window. Mr. Hurst noted that there is a signed document between our development
partner and his contractor where he admits that he wasn't able to perform and had to walk away,
so we do have documentation of that, and it can be added to the file. Mr. Gilot stated that he thinks
it is good to have on the record because it gives the full context that we're not yanking the rug out
from under a small businessperson, he just couldn't perform on time and he acknowledged and
agreed to that in writing.
Mr. Miller asked if the purchasing of material items would go out for bid. Mr. Hurst advised that
if it is above $10,000, the City policy states that we get three (3) quotes similar to public works,
but just material purchases. It's easier to order the material and have it delivered to the sites and let
our partner handle the labor.
Mr. Gilot asked if the city would consider Mike's Concrete to be a qualified bidder on future work.
Mr. Hurst advised no and added that he thinks it would be challenging to make that argument. He
doesn't expect they're ever going to come back and quote with us again. Attorney Schmidt advised
that he wouldn't say that they didn't meet the legal requirements to continue and we would
welcome the opportunity if it presented itself for them to be considered with any public work
project, but as with any small businesses, there are some challenges and this was a unique one. Mr.
Hurst stated that if the City is trying to get affordable infill housing builds, then he thinks they will
try whatever avenue they can.
Mr. Gilot noted that they don't want to send a message to folks that they can win a quote or bid
with the City, fail to perform, and then just walk away. We would be pulling a performance bond
and getting someone else to finish it. They can't do this again. Mr. Hurst agreed and added these
small residential projects have been a challenge for us.
CHANGE ORDERS
Senior Project Engineer Hurst was present to discuss item 6.A.: Demolition of South Bend Medical
Foundation.
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Mr. Hurst noted that this is a deduction change order and what he would like to do is take the back
fill operation out of the MRD group contract and add that as a scope addition to Indiana Earth's
recent bid award for $2,300,000 to construct a new parking lot and make some modifications to
Navarre Street. He included the diagram of what is going to be going on there after the Med
Foundation is gone. Logistically, they think it makes sense because Indiana Earth is local and they
specialize in earth work and can mobilize out to the site as we get breaks in this winter weather.
There is a very aggressive schedule to get the parking lot done by July 4, 2025. This is a precursor
to the Madison lifestyle development that's happening to the southeast, so we need to get this
parking online for Beacon before Beacon will give us access to the parking lot to the southeast,
South of Mar Main by McDonald's, where we plan to build a new parking garage and where Great
Lakes Capital will wrap with residential units, ground floor retail, and also construct a hotel. They
want to keep this parking lot project moving we and they want to ensure quality work. Indiana
Earth is in favor of this because they want control over that backfill operation, so that's what this
deduct change order is. Soon, there would have to be an added change order to Indiana Earth's
contract. We're giving them notice to proceed today so they can get started, mobilize, and get some
work done, so we can execute the added change order to them.
Mr. Miller asked what road will be closed off for the project. Mr. Hurst advised that Navarre St.
has been hospital property since the late 1990s. They had that vacated a long time ago. They
probably should have closed it off then, but they didn't. Last summer, Beacon applied to vacate
the north half of Main Street, North of the Mar Main building there, so they were successful in
that, so now they own all the property now. They do want to cut this off to through traffic, but they
want to keep the ambulances coming up through there and then keep the other emergency traffic
coming into the other main entrance. It is a very serious traffic impact and he noted he has already
had preliminary discussions with the Fire Department, so now we are working on some diagrams
that show the first phase and maintenance traffic. Beacon is going to distribute those to the other
municipalities that use that entrance and the City will issue a traffic alert when the time comes.
They're going to discuss that schedule later today with Indiana Earth, but this is all being handled
very meticulously as far as public outreach and making sure that everyone who needs to reach
either the civilian emergency entrance or the ambulance entrance knows where they need to be
going.
Mr. Gilot asked if it is a $200,000 deduct under MRD's contract, what will be under Indiana Earth.
Mr. Hurst stated the directive to them was that we can only do it if the dollars line up exactly.
MRD and Indiana Earth negotiated, and this is what they came up with. The construction fence
will remain up the whole time, so there should be no safety concerns with leaving the hole.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Senior Project Engineer Hurst was present to discuss item 9.B.: Accept Proposal with F.A.
Wilhelm. Mr. Hurst informed the Board that in December we opened proposals for a Construction
Manager at Risk to construct the new parking garage for the Madison Lifestyle District. The City's
contribution to this major development is that we construct a seven (7) level, 600 space parking
garage. Half of the spots will be dedicated to Beacon employees. The other half will be for
residents and public parking. We went through a scoring process for the five (5) proposals that we
had received. FA Wilhelm scored the highest and the City has worked with FA Wilhelm before on
the Commerce Center development. They have done other high -profile projects around town like
the tower out at the casino and the Marriott downtown, so they're a very qualified builder. They
submitted the best proposal and so what this action is, is accepting their proposal and allowing us
to then begin negotiations for the Construction Manager contract.
Attorney Schmidt advised that they will be bringing back a contract to the Board for construction
management similar to what they have done with a number of other sites around the city over the
last year, and we ask the Board review and bless that contract so that we can get busy breaking
ground and working on this project.
Mr. Miller noted that he is not a proponent of CMC and asked if this would be broken up into bid
packages because there are only a couple of options for concrete rebar depending on post tension.
Mr. Hurst noted that they still haven't made the decision whether it's going to be cast in place or
precast, so that's going to have to be one of the first decisions. The City's role in this is mostly just
the parking garage. There'd be some HVAC plumbing, heating, cooling, air flow, and things like
that, but it would be mostly a bare bones building.
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Attorney Schmidt advised that if FA Wilhelm gets the whole project, they're the CMc and the
builder so they can only self -perform twenty percent (20%). Mr. Miller stated he understood and
added that FA Wilhelm builds parking garages as one of their specialties. Attorney Schmidt
advised that all they can do under the law is self -perform twenty percent (20%) and they are aware
of that.
Mr. Miller stated that it is going to be very limited as to what is broken up to other contractors, so
he asked how they will meet the goals. Attorney Schmidt advised that they will have to figure it
out. Mr. Miller stated that he does not see it happening. Attorney Schmidt advised that the legal
compliance must be there.
Mr. Gilot asked if they would be using veneer to wrap the garage. Mr. Hurst noted that the
residential units will wrap the building on all sides, and the hotel will be a separate structure.
CHANGE ORDERS
Mr. Miller asked what was involved in item 6.B.: 2024 Curb and Sidewalk Program, Division 2
because there was not much of a description.
Project Manager Gemma Stanton noted that they had extra budget available in the project because
the bids that were awarded were priced really well. When they went out on site, they added some
extra sidewalk because there was still a couple more feet that they could do, so they just added on
to that. That was something they directed the contractor to do.
UEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
Attorney Schmidt noted that for items 8.A. and 8.B.: 2025 Water Works Utility Service Line
Repair Program and 2025 Sewer Insurance Lateral Repair program that we are just updating the
pricing due to the cost of doing business associated with the work that is being done in 2025.
PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVITS
Attorney Schmidt advised the Board that items 7.A., 7.B., and 7.C. have been reviewed by The
Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Engineering. They have given their blessing on all three (3)
projects that are ready for close outs with respect to how the goals were handled. His understanding
is that each project had a little bit of utilization plan changes along the way. Michael Szymanski
from ODI agreed and explained that any sub -contractor on any of those three (3) projects listed for
close out that doesn't show as 100%, confirmed payment. He has confirmation that payments were
made and just not updated in B2G or the actual changing utilization outlining the reasoning for the
decrease in the contract amounts.
STREET/ALLEY VACATIONS
Attorney Schmidt advised that item 11. A.: Alley Vacation at 330 E. Jefferson Blvd. will not be
on the agenda on Tuesday. There has been extensive ongoing negotiations related to this property
and how to handle a variety of easements. What the City will be doing on this is
ultimately, there was a 2003 subdivision of this property and it is a little bit unclear on what the
City did in 2003 on the dedication related to the subdivision. It is their understanding that the city
treated this as if the land had been dedicated to it, so they are going to formally acknowledge on
Tuesday that the City did accept the deed of dedication of the subdivision from 2003, and that the
City had acted in a manner consistent with the deed of dedication being accepted in 2003 and then
there will be further action at future BPW meetings throughout the next couple weeks.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:50 a.m.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
Gary A. Gilot, Member
Murray L. Miller, Member
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
Breana Micou, Member
Attest: Theresa M. Heffner, Clerk
Date: February 25, 2025
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:32 a.m. on Tuesday,
February 11, 2025, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik in the 13'h 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
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 23, and 28,
2025, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS — MISHAWAKA AVENUE STREETSCAPE — PROJECT NO. 121-072
(PR-00037195)
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:
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS NORTH, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akru egergmilestonelp. 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.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
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Base Bid $3,047,000
Alternate $197,556.73
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
dsauergrieth-riley.com; ralvaradogrieth-riley.com
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Quotation was submitted by Mr. Jacob Kwilasz
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.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
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Base Bid $3,422,273.27
Alternate $197,556.73
HRP CONSTRUCTION CO.
5777 Cleveland Road., P.O. Box 266
South Bend, IN 46624
nancykkhrpconstruction.com; mattckhrpconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Ms. Nancy Knapik
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.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
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Base Bid $4,205,656.17
Alternate $358,150
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 Community Investment for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS — BYER'S SOFTBALL COMPLEX IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO.
123-072(PR-00036709)
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:
R. YODER CONSTRUCTION INC.
27453 County Road 150
Nappanee, IN 46550
shelly�ic ,,ryoderconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Jason Yoder
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.
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Base Bid Total
$2,522,051
Alternate 1
$134,841
Alternate 2
$59,421
Alternate 3
$50,000
Alternate 4
$43,436
Alternate 5
$148,540
Alternate 6
$379,282
Alternate 7
$20,000
PREMIUM CONCRETE SERVICES, INC.
712 Richmond St.
Elkhart, IN 46516
maxkpremiumservices. _group
Bid was submitted by Mr. Max Yeakey
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
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Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgement received.
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Base Bid Total
$2,649,178
Alternate 1
$139,608
Alternate 2
$58,372
Alternate 3
$75,000
Alternate 4
$44,195
Alternate 5
$137,000
Alternate 6
$286,465
Alternate 7
$22,000
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 Venues Parks and Arts for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS — WWTP SERVER ROOM FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM —
PROJECT NO. 124-038R (PR-00035314)
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:
LARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION
302 Tyler Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
cmbkldconstruction.com; btl(a�ldconstruction.com
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Brian T. Larson
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Quote Total $172,480
Alternate $1,320
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above
quotations were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation. Mr. Gilot noted his
concerns over the quote submitted being a shared file. He asked if the file had a date/time stamp
so that it could not be edited after the meeting starts.
AWARD OUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT — 2025 TREE PLANTING — PROJECT
NO. 125-011 (PR-00038782)
Lidya Abreya, Engineering, advised the Board that on January 28, 2025, quotations were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Ms. Abreha
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter,
K&R Tree Service LLC, in the amount of $52,710. 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 REOUEST TO RESCIND OPEN MARKET CONTRACT — 619 SHERMAN
AVE. TIF PROJECT — FOUNDATION - PROJECT NO. 123-062J (PR-00036340)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zach Hurst, requested permission to rescind the open market
contract for the above referenced project due to the contractor was unable to fulfill obligations.
Therefore, upon a motion to rescind made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by
roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO RESCIND OPEN MARKET CONTRACT — 620 SHERMAN
AVE. TIF PROJECT — FOUNDATION - PROJECT NO. 123-062K (PR-00036342)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zach Hurst, requested permission to rescind the open market
contract for the above referenced project due to the contractor was unable to fulfill obligations.
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Therefore, upon a motion to rescind made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by
roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO RESCIND OPEN MARKET CONTRACT — 621 SHERMAN
AVE. TIF PROJECT — FOUNDATION - PROJECT NO. 123-062L (PR-00036343)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zach Hurst, requested permission to rescind the open market
contract for the above referenced project due to the contractor was unable to fulfill obligations.
Therefore, upon a motion to rescind made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by
roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 — DEMOLITION OF SOUTH BEND MEDICAL
FOUNDATION —PROJECT NO. 123-076 (PO-0031911)
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order number 3 on
behalf of The MRD Group, Inc., indicating the contract amount be decreased by $200,000 for a
new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $1,638,562.50. Upon a motion
made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the change order was
approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.2 — 2024 CURB AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM, DIVISION
2 — PROJECT NO. 124-009 (PO-0032686)
President Maradik advised that Gemma Staton, Engineering, has submitted change order number
2 on behalf of Selge Construction Co., Inc., indicating the contract amount be increased by
$18,038.32 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $226,976.69.
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 — LIBERTY TOWER TIF PROJECT —
PARKING GARAGE — PROJECT NO. 123-054R (PO-0029080)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Inc., for the above referenced
project, indicating a final cost of $1,599,908.75. 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 — NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS —
LONGFELLOW AVE. & SOUTH ST. — PROJECT NO. 121-048B (PO-0020877)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., for the above referenced project,
indicating a final cost of $521,159.99. 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 — HIGH ST. SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. 123-012 (PO-0032149)
President Maradik advised that Kye Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of Milestone Contractors, L.P., for the above referenced project, indicating a
final cost of $219,810.11. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried
by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 09-2025 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AFFIRMING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF
DEDICATION FOR CROWE CHIZEK MINOR SUBDIVISION
Attorney Schmidt advised the Board that the developer J.C. Hart and the seller HP Black Bird,
LLC have requested that the City affirms that the deed of dedication was accepted in 2003 during
the minor subdivision transaction and also the second minor subdivision transaction in 2024. The
Board is taking action to reaffirm that the deed of dedications occurred in 2003 and 2024.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS REAFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CROWE CHIZEK MINOR
SUBDIVISION DEED OF DEDICATIONS FROM 2003 AND 2024
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, on or about March 13, 2003, Saint Joseph's Care Group, Inc., Saint Joseph's
Tower, Inc., Crowe, Chizek & Company, LLP and the United States of America, Washington D.C.
(collectively, "Original Owners") jointly contracted for a survey and subsequent minor subdivision
of a plat of land ("Crowe Chizek Minor Subdivision") as depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 2003 Crowe Chizek Minor Subdivision, the Original Owners
submitted a deed of dedication for the benefit of the City as described in Exhibit B attached hereto
and incorporated; and
WHEREAS, on or about May 24, 2024, the Property, through its current owner, HP
Blackbird, LLC, undertook a minor subdivision of the Property now formally recognized in the
Property's chain of title as the Crowe Chizek Second Minor Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Crowe Chizek Second Minor Subdivision, HP Blackbird,
LLC submitted a second deed of dedication to the City for its benefit, as described in Exhibit C,
attached hereto and incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the deeds of dedication, as described in Exhibit B and Exhibit C, to the City
served the legal purpose of granting limited property rights with respect to certain easements to
the City for the benefit of the public; and
WHEREAS, the City accepted the deeds of dedication as described in Exhibit B and
Exhibit C in 2003 and 2024 respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board hereby reaffirms its acceptance of the 2003 Crowe Chizek Minor
Subdivision and the 2024 Crowe Chizek Second Minor Subdivision and affirms that the City is
the benefited party pursuant to those certain easements granted therein for the benefit of the public.
2. 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 1 lth day of February, 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 Heffiier, Clerk
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APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS — 2025
WATER WORKS UITLITY SERVICE LINE REPAIR PROGRAM
In a memorandum to the Board, Ken Smith, Water Works, requested permission to advertise for
the receipt of applications for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made by VP
Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS — 2025
SEWER INSURANCE LATERAL REPAIR PROGRAM
In a memorandum to the Board, Sean Ward, Sewer Department, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of applications 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 AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
The following agreements/contracts/proposals/addenda were submitted to the Board for approval:
Type
Business
Description
Amount/
Funding
Motion/
Second
Real Property
466 Works
City transferring
Molnar / Miller
Transfer
Community
ownership of 207 E.
Agreement
Development
Dayton St. for the
construction of affordable
housing
Accept
F.A. Wilhelm
Select Highest Scoring
Not to Exceed
Molnar / Miller
Proposal
Proposal and Enter into
$20,000/
* Before seconding
Contract Negotiations to
the motion, Mr.
Hire Construction
Miller noted that he
Manager as Constructor
does not like the
Services for the Madison
CMc process.
Lifestyle District — New
Parking Garage CMc —
Pro'ect No. 123-074
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant
Description
Date/Time
Location
Motion
Carried
Winter Walk
Street Closure for
February 16,
Brief Crossings
Molnar /
2025
Special Event
2025/1:00
Beginning at W.
Miller
p.m. to 3:00
Colfax Ave./N.
p.m.
Lafayette Blvd.; W.
Colfax Ave/S.
Michigan St.; S.
Michigan St./W.
Monroe St.; W.
Monroe St./N. Main
St.; End at S.
Lafayette Blvd/W.
Washington St.
St. Patrick's
Street Closure for
March 15,
Jefferson Blvd.
Molnar /
Day Parade
Special Event
2025/10:30
between Notre Dame
Miller
a.m. to 1:00
Ave. & Washington
p.m.
St.
L&L
Massage
3524 Mishawaka
Molnar /
Bodywork
Establishment
Ave.
Miller
LLC
Renewal
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT — RIVER WALK. LLC
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has been
received from River Walk, LLC for the purpose of allowing Stairs, Retaining Walls, and Storm
Pipes to be placed in the right-of-way at W. Side of St. Peter St. & 40' of Northside 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,
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seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the encroachment and revocable permit 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/
Effective Date
Released
NextGen Earthworks LLC
Excavation
Approved
January 23, 2025
NextGen Earthworks LLC
Occupancy
Approved
January 23, 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-0098284;
GBLN-0098518
January 14, 2025
$5,966,098.24
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0098584;
GBLN-0098681; GBLN-0099021
January 21, 2025
$1,941,138.45
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0099159
January 28, 2025
$3,706,577.14
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
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 9:58 a.m.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
Gary A. Gilot, Member
Murray L. Miller, Member
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
Breana Micou, Member
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Attest: Theresa M. Heffner, Clerk
Date: February 25, 2025