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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on June 5,
2025, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar, and Board
Members Gary Gilot, Murray Miller, Breana Micou (not present), 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.
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ACTION ITEMS
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
Transfer
Advantix
Development
Corporation
Transfer of City Property
in Support of Low-Income
Housing Tax Credit
Project
NA Molnar / Miller
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda.
CHANGE ORDERS
Director of Project Management Patrick Sherman addressed item 5.B.: Raclin Murphy Encore
Center. He explained the sizeable change order for the Encore Center project that includes the
addition of an equity in the arts area, which will be a dynamic programming space for VPA.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Assistant City Engineer Rebecca Plantz was present to discuss item 8.C.: Ratify Emergency Repair
–G.E. Marshall. Ms. Plantz explained that the work was performed in December and she received
the invoice in January. There was a failure in the pipe and the gravity sewer connecting to the wet
well near the Chain of Lakes area. The wet well was full of sand and the pumps were starting to
become full of sand. This was an operational issue so Wastewater came to Engineering for
assistance. After the de watering and hydro baths, they realized they just kept pulling sand, so at
that point they called in G.E. Marshall to help find and repair the break in the pipe to resolve the
collapse. The contractor came out and trenched the entirety of the road open and de watered due
to the high water table out there with leaks and replace the whole cyclone as a pipe, restore the are
and open it back up.
Attorney Schmidt noted that staff from Engineering, Wastewater, and Streets were out there late
into the evening. Assistant City Engineer Plantz gave kudos to Roger Oakly of Wastewater and
Larry Parker from Streets because they were out there all night with only about forty-five (45)
minutes of sleep.
Mr. Gilot stated that because this firm is out of town, he wondered if there was anyone closer than
an hour away. Ms. Plantz advised that Marshall really does not do a lot of our capital bid work,
but they have been on quite a few emergency repairs because they do branch out and do work in
the area. That was really helpful in this situation and what made them the most timely response.
They were not the only contractor she reached out to, but because they are on the Amazon project,
they were right there. They were able to just kind of come up the road and bring all their equipment
and bring some people over, so they were there within an hour.
Mr. Gilot asked if they have a lot of equipment around South Bend and a local workforce. Mr.
Miller noted that they have a lot of equipment at Notre Dame. Assistant City Engineer Plantz noted
that some of the subs on the project actually live in Osceola.
CHANGE ORDERS
Assistant City Engineer Sarah Barber was present to discuss item 5.A.: Sewer and Manhole
Rehabilitation. She discussed the change order for the sewer manhole rehabilitation contract, with
an increase of around nineteen percent (19%), and a total percent increase of around twenty two
percent (22%). They were able to use the contractor on the project since they were able to mobilize
quickly and use their subs for the emergency repair. The contractor gave them a worst case scenario
on the pricing because they would not know until they started opening the ground how bad it was
going to be and how much money they would have to spend. Since it was unforeseen it typically
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does not have to be considered in the twenty percent (20%) threshold. She also noted that using
the current contractor to do the repair saved money rather than using someone else.
President Maradik asked for a detailed memo for the file since it was over twenty percent (20%)
threshold. Mr. Gilot also noted the importance of the memo in case an auditor had questions.
AWARD BIDS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS
Assistant City Engineer Leslie Biek was present to discuss item 4.A.: 2025 Community Crossings.
She stated that they would be paving Highland to Phillipa and would need to work with President
Maradik’s team to clear the right-of-way prior to construction.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Mr. Gilot raised concerns about item 8.G.: Access to Separate Storm Sewer Agreement with
Momentum Development. When there is a storm sewer seized to handle the public right-of-way
and then we start adding private property, if there is a plan to charge a fee that allows the city to
aggregate money from all the private property to upsize the storm sewer.
Project Engineer Gemma Stanton advised that this development rarely makes changes like this,
but due to existing conditions, adjustments were needed. Half of the buildings’ downspouts were
already connected to the storm sewer, while the other half were connected to the combined sanitary
sewer. They were not doing major site work, but while addressing an issue with their sanitary
connection (a clog), they were already excavating near the storm sewer. It made sense to separate
the remaining connection and tie it into the storm sewer. The area involved is small, and though
there is no current system to charge a monthly storm sewer fee, the agreement includes language
stating they would be subject to such a fee if one is ever established.
Mr. Gilot noted that in other downtown cases, due to unique conditions, parking lots have been
required to install drywells with perforated pipe wrapped in fabric, along with a small-diameter,
high-level connection to the storm-only sewer. This approach prevents overwhelming the storm
system with direct runoff from large, hard surfaces. The question is whether similar tactics were
used in this case.
Project Engineer Stanton stated that for this particular project, implementing a drywell system like
others downtown was not feasible due to the site's constraints. The lateral was located directly
under the sidewalk next to the building, making it difficult to redirect to the parking lot for such a
system. Additionally, the project had funding tied to the larger Momentum project, and imposing
more complex requirements could have jeopardized it. This approach isn’t standard practice and
wouldn’t be allowed on a new build, but given the unique circumstances, it was allowed on a case-
by-case basis.
Mr. Gilot stated that the question was intended to highlight and reinforce the importance of using
high-level, small-diameter overflow connections where feasible, to avoid overwhelming storm
lines designed only for right-of-way drainage. The speaker is ultimately fine with the current
approach but saw it as a chance to discuss best practices.
Project Engineer Stanton noted in the Diamond View development, infiltration wasn’t allowed due
to potential site contaminants. Instead, they installed a large underground storage system with a
liner and a small-diameter overflow designed to handle a 10-year, 2-hour storm event. Since it was
a new build on a brownfield site, they had the flexibility to implement that design. In contrast, the
current project involves an existing building, limiting similar options.
Mr. Miller asked if the residents pay the fee. Director of Public Works Eric Horvath advised that
they do but at a higher rate. Any parcel that is on City utilities pays.
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS
Mr. Gilot asked what item 6.B.: Police Department Upfit Equipment meant.
Attorney Schmidt advised that the police vehicles require various interior and some exterior
equipment to be fully outfitted. The last time this type of purchase was made was likely around
2017 or 2018, possibly using a QPA (Quantity Purchase Agreement). However, since this order
will exceed the supply threshold, it now needs to go out for bid. The equipment will be installed
in-house.
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President Maradik advised Mr. Gilot that the agenda request was submitted by Kevin Smith with
Central Services.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Board Attorney Michael Schmidt noted for the board that an additional item may be added to
Tuesday’s agenda for Ziolkowski Construction out at Seitz Park. He added that it would be for
concrete repair that is being done and should be completed by July 4, 2025.
Director Horvath added that it should be complete in time, but there is a piece near the cascades
that may not be finished until after July 4, 2025.
Mr. Gilot suggested creating a policy statement to address the unique circumstances of mid-block
crossings. He emphasized the importance of maintaining pedestrian crossings at controlled
intersections and avoiding setting a precedent for mid-block crossings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:52 a.m.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:33 a.m. on Tuesday, June
10, 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 (not present), Breana Micou, and Board Attorney Michael
Schmidt, with a roll call. President Maradik reminded virtual attendees to mute their microphones
and turn off their cameras when not speaking, and to save their questions and comments for the
Privilege of the Floor.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the minutes
for the Agenda Review Session and Regular Meetings of the Board held on May 22, and May 27,
2025, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – 2025 GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 124-026 (PR-
00040530)
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:
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C-TECH CORP. INC.
5300 W. 100 N.
Boggstown, IN 46110
bswonger@c-techinc.net
Bid was signed by Mr. Brent Swonger
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 Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Division 1: South Side of Cleveland from Portage Road
to Riverside Drive
$117,405
Division 2: South Side of Boland Drive East of
Ribourde Drive
$50,174
Division 3: Intersection of Lilac Road and Eagle Point
Drive
$31,077
Grand Total Base Bid, All Divisions $198,656
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – 2025 CONTRACTOR PAVING ROUND 1 – PROJECT NO. 125-032
(PR-00040887)
This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for the above referenced project. The
Clerk tendered proof of publication of the Notice in the South Bend Tribune, which was found to
be sufficient. The following Bids were opened and publicly read:
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
ralvarado@rieth-riley.com; dsauer@rieth-riley.com
Quotation 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 Total $1,482,549
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS, L.P.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
epilipow@milestonelp.com
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Dustin P. Hilary
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) Forms MWBE-1.0, 2.0, 2.1 were completed.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bid Total $1,442,000
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – SOUTH WELL FIELD WATER TREATMENT AND PLANT
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – BID PACKAGE 2 – DIVISION A – PROJECT
NO. 117-059A (SOUTH TIF AND WATER CAPITAL FUND)
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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:
BOWEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION
8802 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Stout@bownenengineering.com; elaine.dabney@bowenengineering.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Doug Stout
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.
BID:
Base Bid $4,015,000
R. YODER CONSTRUCTION INC.
27453 County Road 150
Nappanee, IN 46550
shelly@ryoderconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Brad 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 incomplete.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bid Total $3,670,297
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above
bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – 2025 COMMUNITY CROSSINGS – PROJECT
NO. 125-004 (PR-00040469)
Leslie Biek, Engineering, advised the Board that on May 27, 2025, bids were received and opened
for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Ms. Biek recommended that the
Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Milestone Contractors,
L.P., in the amount of $2,138,000, Divisions 1 & 2, plus Alternates 1 & 2. Therefore, VP Molnar
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be awarded, and the contract
approved as outlined above. Ms. Micou seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – 2025 CURB AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM –
PROJECT NO. 125-001 (PR-00041142)
Gemma Staton, Engineering, advised the Board that on June 10, 2025, bids were received and
opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Ms. Staton recommended that
the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Selge Construction
Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,364,781.90; Base Bid Plus Alternates 1 &2. Therefore, VP Molnar
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be awarded, and the contract
approved as outlined above. Ms. Micou seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – VPA LEEPER TENNIS COURTS
RECONSTRUCTION – PROJECT NO. 124-022 (Parks & Recreation)
Lidya Abreha, Engineering, advised the Board that on May 13, 2025, bids were received and
opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Ms. Abreha recommended
that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Byrne & Jones
Construction, in the amount of $1,756,171.07, Base Bid Division A. Therefore, VP Molnar made
a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be awarded, and the contract approved
as outlined above. Ms. Micou seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 – SEWER AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION –
PROJECT NO. 122-019 (PO-0013623)
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President Maradik advised that Sarah Barber, Engineering, has submitted change order number 2
on behalf of Visu-Sewer, LLC, indicating the contract amount be increased by $304,750 for a new
contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $1,875,173.25. Upon a motion made
by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the change order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 – RACLIN MURPHY ENCORE CENTER – PROJECT
NO. 123-056 (PO-0032487)
President Maradik advised that Patrick Sherman, Engineering, has submitted change order number
3 on behalf of Larson-Danielson Construction, indicating the contract amount be increased by
$331,166 for a new contract sum with an additional thirty (30) days, including this change order,
in the amount of $15,554,543.30 and a new completion date of December 8, 2025. Upon a motion
made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the change order was
approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE
SHEET – 2025 CONTRACTOR PAVING ROUND 2 – PROJECT NO. 125-034 (PR-00040888)
In a memorandum to the Board, Dan Jones, 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 Ms. Micou 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 – POLICE
DEPARTMENT UPFIT EQUIPMENT – (PR-00041071)
In a memorandum to the Board, Kevin Smith, Central Services, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made by VP
Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE
SHEET – WEST WASHINGTON MID-BLOCK CROSSING – PROJECT NO. 124-070
In a memorandum to the Board, Lidya Abreha, 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 Ms. Micou and
carried by roll call, the above request to advertise was approved, and the title sheet was approved
and signed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-2026 – 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 Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the following
resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
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 May 13, 2025, Pump Engineer Brian McLaughlin 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
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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 May 21, 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/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Theresa Heffner, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 16-2025 – 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 Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the following
resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
FIREFIGHTER FIRE HELMET AND BOOTS
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 May 5, 2025, Pump Engineer Todd Roempagel retired from the
South Bend, Indiana, Fire Department after Twenty-eight Plus (28+) 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
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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 May 21, 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/ 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
Amendment
No. 6 to PSA
American
Structurepoint
Additional Services for
Utility Design for Fiber
Optic and Electric Utility
Relocations, Sanitary
Sewer Taps and Water
Main Design for the
Madison Lifestyle District
Project No. 123-074
$345,100
New Adjusted
Total
$1,073,810
(PO-0029313)
Molnar / Micou
Professional
Services
Agreement
JQOL Inc. Prepare Design and Bid
Package for
Reconstruction of
Mayflower Rd. to State
Line Reconstruction
Project No. 125-037
$26,500
(PR-00041400)
Molnar / Micou
Ratify
Emergency
Repair
G.E. Marshall,
Inc.
Emergency Repair Work
to Excavate, Dewater, and
Replace Pipe Connected to
the Edison Life Station
$95,323.04
(PO-0035035)
Molnar / Micou
Rescind
Authorization
for Entry for
MACOG Rescind Previous
Agreement Signed 5/13/25
in Order to Consider
Revised Version
NA Molnar / Micou
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Environmental
Remediation
Authorization
for Entry for
Environmental
Remediation
MACOG Agreement Authorization
Enty upon Public
Property/ Right of Way
for Drilling and
Environmental
Remediation Purposes
NA Molnar / Micou
Water and
Sewer
Extension
Agreement
SDI South
Bend, LLC
Agreement to Construct
Water and Sewer Main at
Marion St. & Leland Ave.
for the Marion Court
Subdivision Project No.
DP24-063
NA Molnar / Micou
Access to
Separate Storm
Sewer
Agreement
Momentum
Development
Group
Agreement to Connect to
Separate Storm Sewer for
the Momentum Project at
510 S. Main St. Project
No. DP24-030
NA Molnar / Micou
Professional
Services
Agreement
Abonmarche
Consultants,
Inc.
Design of a Trail
Connector on Madison
from Hill St. to the New
Pedestrian Bridge
Currently under Design
for the Madison Trail
Connector Project No.
125-031
$57,600
(PR-00041428)
Molnar / Micou
Amendment
No. 1 to PSA
Lochmueller
Group Inc.
Design Engineering
Services for the Marion
Street Pedestrian Bridge
$430,000
(PO-0027470)
Molnar / Micou
Memorandum
of
Understanding
South Bend
Tennis
Association
VPA Leeper Courts
Reconstruction
NA Molnar / Micou
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
100th
Anniversary 4-
H Fair Parade –
Salute
Street Closure for
Special Event
June 21,
2025; 10:00
a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
Lafayette Blvd.
Western Ave. to
Washington St.,
West to William St.,
South on William St.
and ending on
Western Ave.
Molnar /
Micou
VPA 4th of July Street Closure for
Special Event
July 4, 2025;
9:00 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Jefferson Blvd.
between MLK Dr. to
Niles Ave.
Molnar /
Micou
Fusion Festival Street Closure for
Special Event
September
27-28, 2025;
12:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. &
12:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Jefferson Blvd.
between MLK Jr. &
St. Louis Blvd. & St.
Louis between
Jefferson Blvd &
Wayne St.
Molnar /
Micou
Cinco
International
Sidewalk Café
Permit
Monday-
Sunday,
10:00 a.m.-
11:00 p.m.
112 W. Colfax Ave. Molnar /
Micou
CJ’s Pub Sidewalk Café
Permit
Tuesday-
Saturday,
236 S. Michigan St. Molnar /
Micou
* Subject to
Receipt of
Performance
Bond and Title
Sheet Signatures
**
**
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11:00 a.m.-
3:00 a.m.
St. Joseph
County 4-H
Fair
Transient Merchant
License
June 27-July
5, 2025, 7:00
a.m.-11:00
p.m.
5117 S. Ironwood
Drive
Molnar /
Micou
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE RIGHT OF WAY AT
618, 620,622 MARION ST., 419, 421, 425 LELAND AVE., & 627 LINCOLN WAY WEST
President Maradik indicated that Erin Michales, has submitted a request to vacate the above
referenced street. President Maradik advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations
concerning this vacation petition from the Public Works Department, Fire Department, Police
Department, and Community Investment who all state the request does meet the criteria of I.C. 36-
7-3-13. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion to send a favorable recommendation to the Common
Council. Ms. Micou seconded the motion which carried by roll call.
APPROVE/DENY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the following
traffic control device request was approved:
NEW INSTALLATION: One (1) Stop Sign
LOCATION: Prospect St. & Delaware St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Fifteen (15) 2 Hour Parking Signs & Two (2) 15 Minute
Loading Zone Signs
LOCATION: Jefferson Blvd. between Niles Ave. & St. Peter St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
APPROVE CONSENTS TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO
REMONSTRATE
President Maradik stated that the Board is in receipt of the following consents to annexation and
waivers of rights to remonstrate. The consents indicate that in consideration for permission to tap
into public water/sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide water/sanitary sewer service to the
below referenced properties, the applicants waive and release all rights to remonstrate against or
oppose any pending or future annexations of the properties by the City of South Bend:
A.Mr. Eric Gerhold, 18374 Courtland Dr. South Bend, IN 46637
1. 18522 Fontana Dr. – Water/Sewer (Key No.002-1014-027403)
Upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by roll call, the consents to
annexation and waivers of rights to remonstrate were approved as submitted.
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
Curb Concepts Plus, LLC Contractor Approved May 28, 2025
Midwest Start Concrete LLC Contractor Approved May 29, 2025
Angel Gary dba MAAJ Concrete
LLC
Contractor Approved May 29, 2025
Richard Custom Concrete Excavation Approved June 3, 2025
Curb Concepts Plus, LLC Occupancy Approved May 28, 2025
Midwest Star Concrete LLC Occupancy Approved May 29, 2025
Richard Custom Concrete Occupancy Approved June 3, 2025
Angel Gary dba MAAJ Concrete
LLC
Occupancy Approved May 29, 2025
VP Molnar made a motion that the bond’s approval and/or release as outlined above be ratified.
Ms. Micou seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
**Subject to Proper ADA Clearances
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 2025 134
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-0107568 05/13/2025 $2,260,285.35
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0107936;
GBLN-0108164
05/20/2025 $3,321,162.34
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0108480;
GBLN-0108484; GBLN-0108524
05/27/2025 $2,495,671.79
Each claim is fully supported by an invoice; the person receiving the goods or services has
approved the claims; and the claims have been filed with the City Fiscal Officer and certified for
accuracy. Therefore, upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Micou, and carried by roll
call, the Board ratified the preapproved claims payments.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Board Member Gary Gilot questioned items 7.J. and 7.K. because they were added to the agenda
after the agenda review meeting. He apologized for not asking questions before voting on the
items.
Attorney Schmidt advised that 7.K.: Concrete Replacement Agreement with Ziolkowski
Construction Inc. memorializes an agreement where Ziolkowski Construction Inc. is replacing
some concrete slabs over at Seitz Park. There are no dollars exchanged as a result of this.
Attorney Schmidt Advised that 7.J.: MOU with the South Bend Community Tennis Association,
is a collaborative effort involving various city departments and community members. An MOU
(Memorandum of Understanding) outlines the responsibilities of each party. The City, through
VPA or public works, will manage the bidding process, while a group of dedicated community
members is contributing significant funds. A key aspect of the project is to honor David Filer, a
local teen who passed away from cancer by naming the courts after him. The project aims to
transform Weaver into a state-of-the-art municipal tennis facility while commemorating a valued
community member.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned the
meeting at 10:00 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
06/24/2025