HomeMy WebLinkAbout10142025 Borad of Public Works Meeting MinutesAGENDA REVIEW SESSION OCTOBER 9, 2025 203
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on
October 9, 2025, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik (absent), Vice President Joseph
Molnar, and Board Members Gary Gilot, Murray Miller (virtual), Breana Micou, and Board
Attorney Michael Schmidt present. The Board of Public Works Clerk, Hillary R. Horvath,
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.
RESOLUTIONS
Tim Staub, zoning specialist with the department of Community Investment, was present
to discuss item 7.B:Resolution No. 24-2025 A Resolution of the City of South Bend, Indiana
Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana Adopting a Written Fiscal Plan
and Establishing a Policy for the Provision of Services to an Annexation Area in Clay
Township (Willis-Dunn Annexation Area). He presented the fiscal plan for the voluntary
annexation of seven (7) properties in the Willis-Dun area. Board members 203discussed
zoning, projected revenues and public service impacts (police, fire, EMT).
PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVITS
Attorney Schmidt spoke on item 5.B: 2024 Curb and Sidewalk, Divisions 1,2,3 & 5 with
Selge Construction. He noted they were still trying to verify compliance with their MWBE
goals.
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS
Gary Gilot asked about the type of improvements for item 6.A: Dylan Drive Lighting
Improvements. He asked if the infrastructure was at the end of its useful service life or if
this would be more of an aesthetic upgrade. An engineer informed the board it was for an
upgrade to LED lighting, wiring, and new lights being added for vehicle safety due to an
increase in truck traffic to that area. VP Molnar stated that the project was TIF funded.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Vice President Joe Molnar
adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
________ABSENT________________
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
_________________________________
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
_________________________________
Gary A. Gilot, Member
_________________________________
Murray L. Miller, Member
_________________________________
Breana N. Micou, Member
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik in the 13th Floor
Conference
October 28, 2025
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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 Hillary R.
Horvath 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
September 19, 2025 and September 23, 2025, were approved.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – APPROVE CONTRACTS – THE HOPE BUILDING ROOF
REPLACEMENT – PROJECT NO. 125-021BR2 (PR-00041683)
President Maradik advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed
quotations for the above referenced project. The following quotation was opened and read:
FOSO CONSTRUCTION, LLC
6002 N. Michigan Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46228
Imezz@fosoconstruction.com; crgarcia@fosoconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Charles Garcia
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
One (1) of Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted.
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $724,310
Alternate $145,690
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.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – OLIVE STREET GARAGE #1 HEATER REPLACMENT –
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:
D.A. DODD
14 E. Michigan St.
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
garrettmcbride@dadodd.com
Bid was signed by Garrett McBride
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $16,800
IDEAL CONSOLIDATED
1125 S. Walnut Street
South Bend, IN 46619
contact@idealconsolidated.com
Bid was signed by Kevin Conery
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $23,971
HERMAN & GOETZ, INC.
3419 N. Home Street
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Mishawaka, IN 46545
emanson@hgservices.com
Bid was signed by Eric Manson
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $29,543
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.
TABLED- AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – DEMOLITION OF RABBI
SHULMAN APARTMENTS – PROJECT NO. 125-014 (PR-00042469)
Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on October 14, 2025, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Hurst
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, Green Demolition Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,348,000. President
Maradik stated there was a request to table the item. Therefore, VP Molnar made a motion
that the recommendation be tabled. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which carried by roll
call.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – CLEANUP OF SOUTH BEND RANGE, PHASE
I – BUILDING DEMOLITION – PROJECT NO. 125-020AR (PR-00041901)
Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on September 23, 2025, bids were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr.
Hurst recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Indiana Earth, Inc., in the amount of $505,100. Therefore, VP Molnar
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid 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) – 2024 TRAFFIC CALMING – PROJECT NO.
123-075 (PO-0034622)
President Maradik advised that Charlotte Brach, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 (Final) on behalf of Premium Concrete Services, indicating the contract amount
be increased by $11,592.50 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the
amount of $316,222.50. 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. 1 – 2025 BRICK SPOT REPAIR – PROJECT NO. 125-015
(PR-00042528)
President Maradik advised that Lidya Abreha, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Acorn Landscaping, LLC, indicating the contract amount be increased
by $16,122 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $194,519.
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 & 2 – SAFE ROADS TO SCHOOL OUR LADY OF
HUNGARY – PROJECT NO. 122-007 (PR-00029045)
President Maradik advised that Gemma Stanton, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $28,781.56 ($5,756.32 local funds) and change order number 2 for an
increase of $33,936.52 (all local funds) for a new contract sum, including both change
orders, in the amount of $787,638.08 with an additional two-hundred eighty-seven (287)
days. 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 – WAYFINDING SIGN RELOCATION
MLK BLVD. – PROJECT NO. 125-048 (PO-0039106)
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President Maradik advised that Caitlin Wyant, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of TX Concrete LLC., for the above referenced project,
indicating a final cost of $6,700. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller
and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
TABLED- APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – 2024 CURB AND
SIDEWALK, DIVISIONS 1,2,3, & 5 – PROJECT NO. 124-009 (PR-00033969, PR-
00034020, PR-00034021, PR-00034029)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of Selge Construction, LLC, for the above referenced project,
indicating a final cost of $936,958.37. President Maradik informed the Board there was a
request to table the item for a later date. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by
Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was tabled.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE SHEET
– DYLAN DRIVE LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 119-047 (PR-00043672)
In a memorandum to the Board, Caitlin Wyant, 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. 23-2025 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING THE TRADE-IN OF CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY ON THE PROPERTY OF SIMILAR NATURE.
Mr. Gilot asked where the handguns would end up. Attorney Schmidt stated they were
going to a national organization that receives and retires weapons from departments.
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. 23-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVING THE TRADE-IN OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON PROPERTY OF
SIMILAR NATURE
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that the following described property is unfit for the purpose for which it was
intended and should traded-in for property of a similar nature:
EIGHT (8) REMINGTON SHOTGUNS
TWO-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY-ONE (261) SMITH & WESSON HANDGUNS
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-9 authorized the Board of Public Works to trade in or
exchange City-owned property for partial or full reduction in the purchase price of
property of similar nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The following described property shall be traded-in for property of a similar
nature and shall be removed from the inventory of the City of South Bend:
Eight (8) Remington 870 Marine Magnums
Two-Hundred-and-Sixty-One (261) Smith & Wesson M&P
2.0s
ADOPTED this 14th day of OCTOBER 2025.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Murray L. Miller
s/ Breana N. Micou
ATTEST:
s/ Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-2025 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (WILLIS-
DUNN ANNEXATION AREA
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. 24-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A
POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY
TOWNSHIP
(WILLIS-DUNN ANNEXATION AREA)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes
the annexation of real estate located in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is
more particularly described at Page 13 of Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 4.9
acres of land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e.,
49.8% contiguous, generally located south east of the intersection of Willis Street and
Dunn Road (54528 WILLIS ST to 54650 WILLIS ST). It is anticipated that the annexation
area will be used for dwellings, multi-family; and
WHEREAS, the development will require a basic level of municipal public services of
a non-capital improvement nature, including street and road maintenance, street sweeping,
flushing, snow removal, and sewage collection, as well as services of a capital improvement
nature, including street and road construction, street lighting, a sanitary sewer system, a
water distribution system, and a storm water system and drainage plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal
plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of services of a non-
capital nature, including street and road maintenance, street sweeping, flushing, and snow
removal, and sewage collection, and other non-capital services normally provided within
the corporate boundaries; and services of a capital improvement nature including street
and road construction, street lighting, a sanitary sewer extension, a water distribution
system, and a storm water system to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the
method(s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of
those services; (4) that services of a non-capital nature will be provided to the annexed area
within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided
in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar non-capital services provided to
areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar
topography, patterns of land use, and population density; (5) that services of a capital
improvement nature will be provided to the annexed area within three (3) years after the
effective date of the annexation within the same manner as those services are provided to
areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend regardless of similar
topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with
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federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria; and (6) the plan for hiring
the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the
proposed annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed
to be annexed that the real property described more particularly at Page 13 of Exhibit “A”
attached hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend.
Section II. That it shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the
policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Works, to furnish to said
territory services of a non-capital nature, such as street and road maintenance, street
sweeping, flushing, and snow removal, within one (1) year of the effective date of the
annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to services furnished by the City
to other areas of the City regardless of similar topography, patterns of land utilization, and
population density; and to furnish to said territory, services of a capital improvement
nature such as street and road construction, a street light system, a sanitary sewer system,
a water distribution system, a storm water system and drainage plan, within three (3) years
of the effective date of the annexation in the same manner as those services are provided
to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend regardless of similar
topography, patterns of land use, or population density.
Section III. That the Board of Public Works shall and does hereby now establish and
adopt the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”, and made a
part hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed, which
provides, among other things, that the public sanitary sewer and water network is available
with capacity sufficient to service this area with costs for extensions, any improvements in
sewer or water capacity, and a City-approved drainage system to be paid for by the
developer, all in compliance with state and local law; that no additional street lighting will
be necessary and any future lighting especially of a decorative nature or with underground
wiring will be at the developer/owner’s expense; and that no new public streets will be
required.
Section IV. To the extent required by the City, sidewalks should be provided by the
owner/developer along public streets and must comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) under the PROWAG standards.
Section V. It is required as a condition of annexation that any future alterations to
the property meet the City of South Bend’s building and zoning requirements.
Adopted the 14th day of October, 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/ Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
The following agreements/contracts/proposals/addenda were submitted to the Board for
approval:
Type Business Description Amount/ Motion/
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Funding Second
Temporary
License
Agreement
Foxtrot Realty,
Inc.
Agreement to Allow
City Staff to
Temporary Access the
Property at 1410
Napier St. to Relocate
Crates to Access the
Water Shut-off Valve
to Facilitate
Demolition of the
South Bend Range
NA Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Agreement for the
Replacement of the
Old Kitchen Duct at
the Century Center
Project No.125-060
$30,000
(PR-
00043291)
Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Alliance
Architects
Design Services for
Refinishing the Main
Exhibit Hall at the
Century Center
Project No. 125-068
NTE $10,000
(PR-
00043649)
Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 2 to
Owner-
Engineer
Agreement
Abonmarche
Consultants, inc.
Additional Design
Services for the
Splashpad Restroom
and Sidewalk at
O’Brien Park
Project No.125-025
$88,000
(PR-
00041839)
Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 8 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
American
Structurepoint,
Inc.
Additional
Coordination and
Analysis for the
Extended Schematic
Design Period for the
Madison Lifestyle
District, Project No.
123-074
$30,000
New Total
$1,113,610
(PO-
0029313)
Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Ratio
Architects, LLC
Initial Design Services
and Program for a
Parking Garage and
Podium for Future
Development, Project
No. 125-065
$125,000
(PR-
00043667)
Molnar/Miller
LPA
Consultant
Contract
United
Consulting
Construction Inspection for Safe Routes to School at Kennedy
Academy. Project No. 123-017
NA
(PR-
00043609)
Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Black and
Veatch
Engineering Services
for the Design and
Technical Support for
SCADA Equipment
Replacement, Project
No. 124-003
NTE
$1,508475
(Hourly)
(PO-
0038379)
Molnar/Miller
Parking
License
Agreement
Key S.B., LLC. Agreement for two (2)
Public Short-Term
Parking Spaces,
Including One (1)
ADA-Accessible Space
adjacent to City Hall
$95 per
month
Molnar/Miller
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APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
Eddy Street
Commons
Trick-or-
Treat
Street Closure for
Special Event
October 25,
2025/ 2:00
p.m. to 8:00
p.m.
Eddy Street
between Angela
Blvd. and
Napoleon St.
Molnar/Miller
The View
Tavern
Sidewalk Café
Permit
Monday-
Saturday
11:30 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.,
Sunday
11:30 a.m. to
8:00 p.m.
515 E Jefferson
Blvd.
Molnar/Miller
APPROVE/DENY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following traffic control device request was approved:
NEW INSTALLATION: Seven (7) No Parking Signs this Side of Street
LOCATION: Vaness St. & Burdette St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION(s): 1) 114 E. Donald St.
2) 452 S. Illinois St.
3) 826 S. Albert Ave.
4) 1705 S. Jackson St.
5) 1922 E. Fox St.
6) 3309 W. Dunham St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
TABLED - APPROVE MODIFICATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
PERMIT(S)
In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Serena Lozano-Shane, Division of Wastewater,
submitted the following wastewater discharge permit(s) for renewal and recommended
approval:
1) Cleveland-Cliffs New Carlisle, 30755 Edison Road
2) Edcoat LLC, 30350 Edison Road
3) Honeywell International Inc., 3520 Westmoor Street
4) Toefxo Engineering LLC DBA Imagineering Enterprises LLC, 1302 West Sample
Street & 3722 Foundation Court
5) McCormick & Company, Inc., 3425 Lathrop St.
6) Messer, LLC, 3809 West Calvert Street
7) Monarch Linen, 1601 Lincoln Way West
8) 301 Linen Services LLC DBA Monarch Textile Rental Services, 721 College
Street
9) Pioneer Metal Finishing, LLC, 3201 West Calvert Street
10) St. Joseph Energy Center, 54745 Walnut Rd.
11) Steel Warehouse Company LLC, 2722 West Tucker Drive
12) Suzuki Garphyttan Corporation, 4404 Nimtz Parkway
13) Town of New Carlisle/SJEC Water Treatment Facility, 54955 Walnut Rd.
14) Unifrax 1 LLC DBA ALKEGEN, 54401 Smilax Rd.
15) Vestis Services, LLC, 3701 Progress Drive
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President Maradik noted there was a request to table the items. There being no further
discussion, upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll
call, the wastewater discharge permits were tabled.
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
FJ Remodeling LLC Contractor Released September 29, 2025
RGB Sales LLC DBA Tycol
Excavating and Property Services
Excavation Approved September 3, 2025
Hoffman Plumbing Excavation Approved September 24, 2025
RGB Sales LLC DBA Tycol
Excavating and Property Services
Occupancy Approved September 3, 2025
Hayes Designs, Inc. Occupancy Approved November 4, 2025
Site Services Occupancy Approved September 24, 2025
Bruce Fisher Concrete Occupancy Released October 13, 2025
Hoffman Plumbing Occupancy Approved September 24, 2025
D&T Drilling Inc. Occupancy Approved October 2, 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-0119180;
GBLN-0119569
09/30/2025 $3,021,201.48
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0118465;
GBLN-0118797; GBLN-0118934
09/23/2025 $4,190,422.73
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0119808 10/07/2025 $2,280,493.86
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
Mr. Jeff Bucher, VP of Edward J. White, Inc of 1011 South Michigan street, informed the
Board that an alley next to his business was being blocked off with a fence by a neighbor
without the alley having been legally vacated. He asked how to go about getting that alley
accessible for use again.
He stated he had concerns about foot traffic coming and going to a neighboring property
that is supposed to be vacant and how to get the property cleaned up and secured.
He asked how to get alley maintenance on his alley. He stated he had put in requests with
311 and did not hear back.
Lastly, he asked how to purchase city-owned vacant property. VP Molnar stated he could
speak to him after the meeting as that was something he could help with. President Maradik
stated if he stuck around after the meeting, they could assist him with his other concerns
and questions.
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ADJOURNMENT
President Maradik reminded those in attendance that all meetings would be held at the
new City Hall come November. There being no further business to come before the Board,
President Maradik adjourned the meeting at 9:53 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
_________________________________
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
_________________________________
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
_________________________________
Gary A. Gilot, Member
_________________________________
Murray L. Miller, Member
_________________________________
Breana N. Micou, Member
October 28, 2025