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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03252025 Board of Public Works Meeting MinutesAGENDA REVIEW SESSION MARCH 20, 2025 52 The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on March 20, 2025, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar (Arrived at 10:37), 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. AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ACTION ITEMS AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANTS FOR THE 2025 WATER WORKS UTILITY SERVICE REPAIR PROGRAM AND 2025 SEWER INSURANCE LATERAL REPAIR PROGRAM Mr. Gilot noted that for item 1, the memo in the file from Larry Parker had only three (3) company names listed where there is four (4) names listed on the agenda. Attorney Schmidt advised that because he had not seen any paperwork on ASAP Septic at this point that the action on the affirmation of the board be for three (3) companies: Bob Frame, Plumbing, Niezgodski Plumbing, and K&K Earth Moving. He noted that city staff will try to move swiftly and take action on Tuesday on ASAP Septic. Because the City has had no prior experience with ASAP Septic, we are excited about the opportunity to add to our list, but we want to make sure that everybody understands the program and how it works. Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works, added that the way the City handles these programs now is that we annually publish and then we would also take them on a rolling basis. So even if somebody comes along two (2) months later and says they want to be a part of the program, we will include them if they meet the requirements. Attorney Schmidt noted that when the City received the applications, there was a little bit of uniqueness. We had three (3) submissions for Niezgodski, Bob Frame and K&K come through a city employee. Bob Frame and Niezgodski also submitted their own through the BPW bids portal. K & K Earth Moving's application came only from a city employee, so he investigated because the rates are defined by the city. It was found that there was no strategic benefit or impact to anybody by having the city employee submit the actual application to the BPW bids portal. In fact, it was just an effort to help an organization, because these organizations sometimes struggle to properly submit the paperwork to our portal. There are no irregularities that the Board needs to be concerned about. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller to approve and affirm applications for agenda items one (1), two (2) and three (3), seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the affirmation of applicants was approved. VP Molnar was not present for this action item. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT ACCEPTANCE RESOLUTION AND SIGNATORY AUTHORIZATION President Maradik noted that for item 2, the preliminary engineering report to accept the resolution and signatory authorization related to the 2025 preliminary engineering report for the State Revolving Fund. This is for the North Water Treatment Plant, PFAS minimization, Edison Water Filtration Plant, and Lead Service Line Replacements. The report needs to be submitted before April 1, and staff are asking for the Board to authorize the submission of the report. Mr. Gilot stated that the report was not in the meeting file for review. Assistant City Engineer Sarah Barber noted that the report is not one hundred percent (100%) complete but is nearly there. She let Mr. Gilot know that the draft report could be provided, and the final report is expected to be submitted before April 1. The presentation of the report is scheduled for the April 22nd meeting, where all three (3) projects will be discussed in detail. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the preliminary engineering report acceptance resolution and signatory authorization was approved. Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda. CHANGE ORDERS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 53 Director of Project Management Patrick Sherman was present to discuss item 7. C.: Seitz Park Renovation. He provided an update on the Seitz Park renovation project, stating that it is now substantially complete. There are some warranty items, particularly concrete repairs, that need to be addressed. He discussed additional costs for escalation due to river wall repair and deductions for quantities at the end of the project. The net increase is $4,164. The project faced additional costs due to the river wall repair, which led to an escalation of $185,000. This cost was agreed upon to make the subcontractor whole, and they considered it fair. Working with the construction inspection team at Lochmeuller, we have not agreed on final quantities. There was a deduct of about $180,000 with a net increase of $4,164.68. 68. The original completion date was August 9t', 2024 but they agreed to set the substantial completion date at September 27th last year. In the memo it noted that there are some concrete repairs that have to happen that they agreed to do at their own expense and those will be taking place in April and May, as the weather allows. Mr. Gilot noted that it is an extraordinary increase in the contract. After just one (1) day it would have been determined that this was a differing site condition of major consequence, with the river undermining the water. You don't run into differing site conditions very often and so while this may set records in terms of river undersetting, it was warranted. You couldn't build the project without fixing the undermining. Hindsight is 20/20 and he wondered if, because it was such a big change if they should have paused for competitive bids, but you already had a general contractor in place. Mr. Sherman added that they were able to work with their consultant to reduce the scope from what they originally were going to do to save costs. This was a very small piece of land with a lot of very complicated infrastructure in and around it, including hydro, a lot of old stuff underground, including the dam and the walls there. While the change order percentage is extremely high, less than thirteen percent (13%) of it was what you would normally expect on a project, the rest of it was on all these unforeseen items. VP Molnar asked when it would be open to the public. Mr. Sherman added that the warranty work is what remains and that will certainly close off large portions of the project. There's a lot to do and they are estimating that that work will take about two (2) months. They are estimating full completion with all repairs and everything done by mid -June. Ms. Micou stated for the record that it was never set to be done by the St. Patrick's Day parade. Mr. Sherman said he didn't anticipate it being done that early because they knew the warranty work couldn't have happened with the current weather. It is getting turned over to Venues Parks & Arts (VPA) and there will be significant work happening so in general, he believes it will remain closed. Director Horvath stated that he believes that a decision will be made by the end of this week on whether or not they're going to open it up or not. It would be easy enough to leave it like it is and people can use it and close off the pieces that we need to pour the concrete and still make it safe. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PETITION FOR VARIANCE Mr. Gilot was present to make a suggestion about item 14. A.: WWTP Solar Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC). He suggested that the City should write a chapter about ground - mounted solar structures in their zoning ordinance as the current interpretation of accessory structures seems convoluted. They discussed the need for a more straightforward approach to dealing with solar arrays. Project Engineer Gemma Stanton discussed previous approvals of solar arrays with variances, such as a carport structure over a parking lot. She acknowledged that the current solar arrays are different and may require a new approach in the zoning ordinance because they have nothing to deal with it. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 54 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: April 8, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 2025 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik in the 131h 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 (virtual), Breana Micou, and City Attorney Jenna Throw, 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 March 6, and 11, 2025, were approved. OPENING OF BIDS — 2025 OR NEWER ALL WHEEL DRIVE POLICE PURSUIT UTILITY VEHICLES — SPEC B — (PR-00039002) 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: FLETCHER CHRYSLER PRODUCTS INC. 3099 N. Morton St. Franklin, IN 46131 k. fox(a,fletcherchrys ler. c om Bid was signed by Mr. K. Keith Fox Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was not submitted Indiana Local Business Preference Claim was not submitted on Description Year/Make/Model Unit Price 4 Door Utility 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD $38,911 Estimated number of days for delivery 60-90 Days from award date. 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 SBPD for review and recommendation. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 55 OPENING OF BIDS — ONE (1) OR MORE 2024 OR NEWER SELF-PROPELLED SPREADER — (PR-00039030) 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: OXBO INTERNATIONAL CORP. 10605 West 750 North Shipshewana, IN 46565 S.Pesik(a),oxbo.com; B.Lortie@oxbo.com Bid was signed by Mr. Bill Lortie Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was submitted. Ten percent (10%) Cashier's Check for $70,938 was submitted. Indiana Local Business Preference Claim was not completed. G Description Year/Make/Model Unit Price Self -Propelled Spreader 2024 OXBO 5105 DNMS Spreader $709,381 Year Make/Model — Trade In Unit Price 2007 Ag Chem Terra Gator Ser.#32244CQT002 $56,265 2007 Ag Chem Terra Gator Ser.#32244CQT002 - Alternate# Description Total 1 5-year traction drive and hydraulic system warrant -NA 2 Cold weather engine package — Heavy Duty Battery and Starter Standard -NA 3 Extended Warranty Length and Type — In Base/ 2yr. Engine, Power Train Covers Scania Engine, CVT Trans, Axles, Front Axles, Front Drive and Pump 2 Years/2000 Hours -NA 4 Extended Warranty Length and Type 3-Yr. 10,000 Hrs. $7,514 Extended Warranty Length and Type 4-Yr. 10,000 Hrs. $12,291 Extended Warranty Length and Type 5-Yr. 10,000 Hrs. $23,384 5 Service Plan Length and Type - NA 6 Service Plan Length and Type -NA Estimated number of days for delivery from award date. 1 15 Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS — HARROW DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 125-002A (PR-00039448) 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 akrueger a,milestonelp.com Bid was signed by Mr. Dustin Hilary Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed. Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted. Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed. Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received. BID: Base Bid $197,800 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 56 RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 25200 State Road 23 South Bend, IN 46614 ralvaradogrieth-riley. com Bid was submitted 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. Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received. BID: Base Bid $263,559 HRP CONSTRUCTION CO. 5777 Cleveland Road., P.O. Box 266 South Bend, IN 46624 mattc@hrpconstruction.com; cindyv@hrpconstruction.com Bid was signed by Mr. Matthew D. Cain Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed. Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted. Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed. Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received. BID: Base Bid $297,000 Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation. OPENING OF QUOTATIONS — DEMOLITION OF 215 JOHNSON ST. — PROJECT NO. 124- 064 (PR-00039898) 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: GREEN DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC. 315 Brighton St., Suite 1 LaPorte, IN 46350 kim(a, greendemolitioninc. com Bid was signed by Mr. Michael J. Brough Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed. Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed. )UOTATION: Base Quote $79,800 RITSCHARD BROS., INC. 1204 W. Sample St. South Bend, IN 46619 rit 1204kdatacruz. com Bid was signed by Ms. Rachelle L. Dolniak Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed. Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed. )UOTATION: Base Quote J$111,715 INDIANA EARTH. INC. 10343 McKinley Hwy. Osceola, IN 46561 estimatorindianaearth(a .vahoo. com Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Osler REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 57 Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed. Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed. )UOTATION: Base Quote $73,170 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. AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT — 2025 LAMPPOST PROGRAM — PROJECT NO. 125-010 (PR-00039949) Lidya Abreha, Engineering, advised the Board that on March 14, 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, Gama Sonic Solar Lighting, in the amount of $52,245.25. 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. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) — DEMOLITION OF FORMER YMCA BUILDING (1201 NORTHSIDE BLVD.) — PROJECT NO. 124-055 (PO-0036183) President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order number 1 (Final) on behalf of Green Demolition Contractors, Inc., indicating the contract amount be decreased by $4,000 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $1,680,800. 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. 3 (FINAL) — 2023 CONCRETE REPAIRS — PROJECT NO. 123-022 (PO-0025871) President Maradik advised that Dan Jones, Engineering, has submitted change order number 3 (Final) on behalf of Milestone Contractors L.P., indicating the contract amount be increased by $264,233.36 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $3,292,628.21. 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. 11 — SEITZ PARK RENOVATION — PROJECT NO. 117- 093 (PO-006342) President Maradik advised that Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order number 11 on behalf of Ziolkowski Construction, indicating the contract amount be increased by $4,264.68 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $10,235,904 with an additional four -hundred and fifteen (415) days and a completion date of September 27, 2024. 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. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT — GINTZ DRIVE REPLACEMENT — PROJECT NO. 124-054 (PO-0033906) President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, engineering, has submitted change order number 1 (final) on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., indicating the contract amount be decreased by $18,988.74 for a new contract sum, including this change order, of $642,612.21. Also submitted was the project completion affidavit indicating this new final cost of $642,612.21. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, change order number 1 (final) and the project completion affidavit were approved. APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT — 2023 CURB & SIDEWALK, DIVISIONS A-E — PROJECT NO. 123-001 (PO-0025774; PO-0025752; PO-0025807; PO-0025751; PO- 0026219) President Maradik advised that Gemma Staton, Engineering, has submitted the project completion affidavit on behalf of Premium Concrete Services, Inc., for the above referenced project, indicating a final cost of $956,974.57. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 58 APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE SHEET — WALL ST. & GREENLAWN IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. 124-023B (PR- 00039963 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. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE SHEETS — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AT GREENLAWN AVE. & S. 30TH STREET —PROJECT NO. 122-041 (PR-00033297) In a memorandum to the Board, Sarah Barber, Engineering, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Also presented at this time for approval and execution were the two title sheets. 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. 17-2021 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION POLIC FOR OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS ADDITONAL WATER SERVICE AREA TO THE EXTENSION AREA SHOWN IN THIS PREVIOUS RESOLUTION 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: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA The following agreements/contracts/proposals/addenda were submitted to the Board for approval: Type Business Description Amount/ Motion/ Funding Second Contract Indiana Safe Routes to School to Estimated Molnar / Miller Department of Kennedy Academy Project $375,000 (80% Transportation No.123-017 Federal/20% — Local Public City Cost Agency Share)/ NA Professional VS Completion of Preparation $207,400/ Molnar / Miller Services Engineering, of Plans and PR-00039952 Agreement Inc. Specifications for the 2025 Community Crossing Matching Grant Project, Project No. 125-004 Contract Veregy, LLC Agreement to Allow the Amount Molnar / Miller and City to Register Solar Included in SRECTrade, Facility at the Wastewater Contract Inc. Treatment Plant for Solar signed on Renewable Energy Credit 12/14/24 Trading with SRECTrade, Inc. using Veregy as the Account Manager Project No. 124-015 Authorization Studebaker Authorization for Annual NA Molnar / Miller Letter National New Car Raffle at Museum Studebaker National Museum Professional KIL Initial Plans for Restroom $8,250/ Molnar / Miller Services Architecture Building at Walker Field NA Agreement and Planning Park APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS The following license and permit applications were presented for approval: REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 59 Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion Carried Martin Luther Street Closure for April 4, 2025/ W. Washington St. Molnar / King Jr. Special Event 9:30 a.m. to & Birdsell St. & Miller Celebration 11:00 a.m. Birdsell St. & Linden Ave. Live Way of Street Closure for April 18, Chapin St. between Molnar / the Cross Special Event 2025/ W. Calvert St. & Miller 3:00 p.m. to Bruce St. 6:00 p.m. Chet Waggoner Street Closure for April 26, Wilber St. to Vassar Molnar / Little League Special Event 2025/ Ave. to Diamond Miller Opening Day 7:00 a.m. to Ave. to Portage Ave. Parade 8:30 a.m. to Highland Cemetery, exciting onto Portage Ave. to Boland Dr. to Riverside Dr. to Little League Park Cinco De Street Closure for May 3, 2025/ Huron St. between S. Molnar / Mayo Festival Special Event 8:00 a.m. to Meade & Olive St. Miller 9:00 P.M. & Grace St. between S. Meade & S. Olive St. South Bend Street Closure for May 26, Ford St. between Molnar / Westside Special Event 2025/ Lombardy Dr. & Miller Memorial Day 6:00 a.m. to Olive St. Parade 11:00 a.m. Therapeutic Massage 903 E. Jefferson Molnar / Indulgence Establishment Blvd. Miller Renewal Rachael T. Massage 616 E. Colfax Ave. Molnar / Massage & Establishment Miller Essential Oils Renewal Summer Spa Massage 3601 E. Jefferson Molnar / Massage Establishment Blvd. Miller Renewal BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PETITION FOR VARIANCE In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Gemma Staton, Division of Engineering, submitted a petition for a variance to allow solar array at the WWTP for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract: There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the Board of Zoning Appeals Petition 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 Ortiz Construction & Concrete Contractor Released April 7, 2025 Contractor Inc., Coach House Inc. Contractor Released March 25, 2025 Always Underground LLC Excavation Released February 10, 2025 Ervin Cable Construction, LLC Occupancy Approved February 27, 2025 Visu-Sewer, LLC Occupancy Approved February 19, 2025 Coach House Inc. Occupancy Released March 25, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2025 60 Christman Construction LLC Occupancy Released February 27, 2025 Always Underground, Inc. Occupancy Released February 10, 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-0101279; 02/25/2025 $3,298,519.53 GBLN-0101394 City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0101504: 03/03/2025 $882,329.54 GBLN-0101987 City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0101987: 03/04/2025 $1,436,792.46 GBLN-0102143: GBLN-0102189 City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0102582: 03/11/2025 $4,352,874.38 GBLN-0103070 City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0103332 03/18/2025 $1,764,114.00 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 Board Member Gary Gilot made a suggestion to report on the awarding of minority business enterprise and women -owned business enterprise subcontracts. Paula Sours, president of the Latin America Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation for this suggestion and emphasized the importance of spreading the word about the city's efforts to support minority businesses. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the meeting at 9:53 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 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: April 8, 2025