HomeMy WebLinkAbout01132026 BPW Meeting Minutes - FinalAGENDA REVIEW SESSION JANUARY 8, 2026 1
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:30 a.m. on
January 8, 2026, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar,
and Board Members Murray Miller, Breana Micou, Abigail Magas 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.
CHANGE ORDERS
Engineer Dan Jones and the board discussed an unforeseen brick sewer manhole repair for
item 7.A: 2024 Community Crossroads Round 1 with Milestone Contractor, L.P. and why it
was a 16.75% total increase for the scope and repairs.
Engineer Zach Hurst and the board discussed item 7.D: Monroe Street Arts Building Select
Roof Replacement with Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal Co. He explained the 21.2% change
order was for scope and repairs. He stated it was an unforeseen condition with the elevator
penthouse roof where the supporting masonry was in bad shape.
Attorney Schmidt and the board discussed item 7.B: PW Service Center Roofing
Replacement with Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal Co. The memo stated part of the change
order was for liquidated damages. Attorney Schmidt noted delays in the project that the
company owned, so instead of the City seeking damages, there was a deduct on the overall
pricing in that same amount (roughly $40,000).
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Abigail Magas, City Engineer, was introduced as introduced as a new Board member. She
will be replacing former Board member Gary Gilot. The Board welcomed her.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned
the meeting at 10:36 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
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Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
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Murray L. Miller, Member
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Breana N. Micou, Member
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Abigail E. Magas, Member
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:31 a.m. on
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik in the 4th Floor
Public Meeting Room, Council Chambers of the City Hall Building, 215 S. Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd., Suite 400., 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 Murray Miller,
January 27, 2026
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Breana Micou, Abigail Magas 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 Regular Meetings of the Board held on December 16, 2025, were approved.
Board Member Abigail Magas abstained from voting since she was not a board member for
the December 16, 2025 meeting.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – DEMOLITION OF FORMER NIPSCO BUILDING –
PROJECT NO. 125-080 (PR-00045255)
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 Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
mike@greendemolitioninc.com; kim@greendemolitioninc.com
Bid was signed by Michael Brough
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
QUOTATION:
Base Quote $398,800
INDIANA EARTH, INC.
10343 McKinley Hwy.
Osceola, IN 46561
estimatorindianaearth@yahoo.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Osler
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
QUOTATION:
Base Quote $349,800
RITSCHARD BROS., INC.
1204 W. Sample St
South Bend, IN 46619
Rit1204@datacruz.com
Bid was signed by Donald Ritschard, Jr.
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
QUOTATION:
Base Quote $238,716
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 APPLICATIONS – 2026 WATER WORKS UTILITY SERVICE LINE REPAIR
PROGRAM
Ken Smith, Water Works, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening
of sealed proposals for the above referenced project. President Maradik stated the
applications will be reviewed to make sure all documents requested are included. Attorney
Schmidt read the names of the following companies submitting applications:
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NIEZGODSKI PLUMBING, INC.
PO Box 3096
232 N. Mayflower Rd.
South Bend, IN 46619
niezplum@comcast.net
Application was submitted by Mr. David Niezgodski
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The contractor’s Bond was received.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
BOB FRAME PLUMBING SERVICES, INC.
2442 Jaclyn Court
South Bend, IN 46614
Carol@frameplumbing.com
Application was submitted by Mr. David P. Frame
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The contractor’s Bond was received.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above applications were referred to the review team for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF APPLICATIONS – 2026 SEWER INSURANCE LATERAL REPAIR PROGRAM
Larry Parker, Sewer Department, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and
opening of sealed applications for the above referenced project. President Maradik stated
the applications will be reviewed to make sure all documents requested are included.
Attorney Schmidt read the names of the following companies submitting applications:
NIEZGODSKI PLUMBING, INC.
PO Box 3096
232 N. Mayflower Rd.
South Bend, IN 46619
niezplum@comcast.net
Application was submitted by Mr. David Niezgodski
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The contractor’s Bond was received.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
BOB FRAME PLUMBING SERVICES, INC.
2442 Jaclyn Court
South Bend, IN 46614
Carol@frameplumbing.com
Application was submitted by Mr. David P. Frame
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
The contractor’s Bond was received.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above applications were referred to the review team for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – MARSHALL PARK TENNIS AND SIDEWALK
– PROJECT NO. 125-026B (PR-00045247)
Zak Tebell, Engineering advised the Board that on December 9, 2025, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Tebell
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
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bidder, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $554,748. 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.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – O’BRIEN SPLASHPAD AND RESTROOM –
PROJECT NO. 125-025 (PR-00045243)
Zak Tebell, Engineering, advised the Board that on December 9, 2025, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Tebell
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, C&E Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $1,542,423; Base Bid. 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.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – SORIN PARK PLAYGROUND
INSTALLATION – PROJECT NO. 125-076 (PR-00045207)
Lidya Abreha, Engineering, advised the Board that on December 16, 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, Ann Bernard Construction, LLC, in the amount of $24,540. Therefore,
VP Molnar made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the quotation be
awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion,
which carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT ACCESS ROAD MILLING & PAVING – PROJECT NO. 125-081 (SEWAGE WORKS
OPERATIONS, BUILDING REPAIR & MAINTENANCE)
Jacob Klosinski, Engineering, advised the Board that on December 16, 2025, quotations
were received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those
quotations, Mr. Klosinski recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest
responsive and responsible quoter, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of
$123,255. 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 REQUEST TO RESCIND BIDS/QUOTATIONS – 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES AND ENFORCEMENT DEMOLITIONS – TWO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES –
PROJECT NO. 125-043B (PR-00044709)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zach Hurst, requested permission to rescind the quotation
award for the above referenced project due to lack of property owner notification.
Therefore, upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll
call, the above request was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (FINAL) – 2024 COMMUNITY CROSSINGS ROUND 1
– PROJECT NO. 124-006 (PO-0031157)
President Maradik advised that Dan Jones, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 2 (Final) on behalf of Milestone Contractors, L.P., indicating the contract amount
be increased by $390,461.95 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the
amount of $2,722,927.27. 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 (FINAL) – PW SERVICE CENTER ROOFING
REPLACEMENT – PROJECT NO. R124-032B (PO-0036031)
President Maradik advised that Lidya Abreha, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 2 (Final) on behalf of Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., indicating the contract
amount be increased by $7,220.70 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in
the amount of $906,032.70. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller
and carried by roll call, the change order was approved.
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – 2025 CCMG HMA PROJECTS – PROJECT NO. 125-
004 (PO-0038604)
President Maradik advised that Dan Jones, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Milestone Contractors, L.P., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $20,784.06 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount
of $2,158,784.06. 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 – MONROE STREET ARTS BULDING SELECT ROOF
REPLACEMENT – PROJECT NO. 125-021AR (PO-000038604
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering has submitted change order
number 1on behalf of Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal, indicating the contract amount be
increased by $59,820 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$341,632 with a completion date of February 19, 2026. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar,
seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the change order was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE SHEET
– MAIN AND WAYNE PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR – PROJECT NO. 125-027 (PR-
00043224)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zak Tebell, 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 SHEET
– SEITZ PARK SOUTH RIVERWALK PHASE 2 – PROJECT NO. 125-041 (PR-00045293)
In a memorandum to the Board, Patrick Sherman, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Also presented at this
time for approval and execution was the title sheet. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar,
seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request to advertise was
approved, and the title sheet was approved and signed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend
the right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with
Indiana statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on
January 11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of
the City of South Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in
good standing is surplus property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, SERGEANT PAUL DALEY retired effective January 3rd, 2026 from the
South Bend Police Department after twenty-seven (27) years of service, and the Police
Merit Board of the City of South Bend has determined that he retired in good standing;
and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes procedures for disposal of
personal property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose
for which it was intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. FJP4128, a Smith and Wesson M&P Handgun, is no
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longer needed by the City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an
estimated fair market value of less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from
the City inventory.
ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Murray L. Miller
s/ Breana N. Micou
s/Abigail E. Magas
ATTEST:
s/ Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 02-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend
the right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with
Indiana statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on
January 11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of
the City of South Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in
good standing is surplus property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, SERGEANT DAVID YOUNG retired effective January 3rd, 2026 from
the South Bend Police Department after twenty (20) years of service, and the Police Merit
Board of the City of South Bend has determined that he retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes procedures for disposal of
personal property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose
for which it was intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. FJL6904, a Smith and Wesson M&P Handgun, is no
longer needed by the City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an
estimated fair market value of less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from
the City inventory.
ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Murray L. Miller
s/ Breana N. Micou
s/Abigail E. Magas
ATTEST:
s/ Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend
the right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with
Indiana statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on
January 11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of
the City of South Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in
good standing is surplus property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, SERGEANT ROBERT WISE retired effective January 6th, 2026 from
the South Bend Police Department after thirty-three (33) years of service, and the Police
Merit Board of the City of South Bend has determined that he retired in good standing;
and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes procedures for disposal of
personal property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose
for which it was intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. FJP2616, a Smith and Wesson M&P Handgun, is no
longer needed by the City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an
estimated fair market value of less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from
the City inventory.
ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Murray L. Miller
s/ Breana N. Micou
s/Abigail E. Magas
ATTEST:
s/ Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 04-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend
the right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with
Indiana statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on
January 11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of
the City of South Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in
good standing is surplus property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
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WHEREAS, PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS PHILLIP HERMAN retired effective
January 9th, 2026 from the South Bend Police Department after twenty-three (23) years
of service, and the Police Merit Board of the City of South Bend has determined that he
retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes procedures for disposal of
personal property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose
for which it was intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that handgun Serial No. FJPB0554, a Smith and Wesson M&P Handgun, is no
longer needed by the City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an
estimated fair market value of less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from
the City inventory.
ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Murray L. Miller
s/ Breana N. Micou
s/Abigail E. Magas
ATTEST:
s/ Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING THE DONATION OF POLICE
EQUIPMENT
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVING THE DONATION OF POLICE EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Board of Public Works (the “Works Board”) exists and
operates pursuant to Ind. Code 36-9-6-1 and South Bend Municipal Code § 2-50; and
WHEREAS, Ind., Code 36-9-6-1 gives the Works Board the right and duty to have custody
of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana statutes, all real and personal
property owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), including property used by the
South Bend Police Department (“SBPD”); and
WHEREAS, the SBPD possesses certain property, namely: used Two (2) 2016 Ford Taurus
Police Vehicles (“Vehicles”) which have been retired from service and deemed surplus property
pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-22-12; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Aaron M. Knepper, of the SBPD, has made known to the SBPD the
significant need for police and emergency services equipment for use by smaller public safety
agencies throughout the State for the provision of emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the SBPD wishes to gift the 2 Vehicles to the Bargersville (IN) Police
Department, (the “Donees”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-22-12(e), a governmental body may transfer title
of surplus property to a police department by sale, gift, or another arrangement acceptable to the
governmental body and the fire department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
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1. The City of South Bend Board of Public Works hereby approves the donation and
transfer of the two (2) 2016 Ford Taurus Police Vehicles from the SBPD to the Bargersville, Indiana
Police Department, and authorizes staff of the SBPD to work with the Bargersville, Indiana Police
Department to carry out any and all actions necessary to facilitate the transfer.
2. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the City of South
Bend Board of Public Works.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of South Bend Board of Public Works held on
January 13, 2026.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
s/ Joseph R. Molnar
s/ Murray L. Miller
s/ Breana N. Micou
s/Abigail E. Magas
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/
Funding
Motion/
Second
Memorandum
of
Understanding
Fort Wayne
Logistics, LLC
Sidewalk construction
MOU between the
City and Fort Wayne
Logistics to record
and memorialize that
they agree to
construct sidewalk
along their frontage
when neighboring
parcels develop and
construct sidewalk or
at anytime the City
deems it is
appropriate. DP25-
030
N/A Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Egis BLN USA,
Inc.
Structural
Investigation of the
Howard Park
Pedestrian Bridge
Project No. 125-067
$69,000
(PO-
0041362)
Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Abonmarche
Consultants,
Inc.
Design for the
Replacement of the
Sidewalk on the East
Side of Twyckenham
Dr. from the Bridge
Abutment to Hildreth
St., and Develop a
Long-Term Erosion
Control Solution for
the Adjacent Slope,
Project No. 125-077
$32,100
(PR-
00045215)
Molnar/Miller
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Authorization
for Entry for
Environmental
Remediation
Michigan
Consulting &
Environmental
Agreement for
Authorization Entry
upon Public
Property/Right of
Way for Drilling and
Environmental
Remediation
Purposes
N/A
Molnar/Miller
Authorization
for Entry for
Environmental
Remediation
American
Environmental
Corporation
Agreement for
Authorization Entry
upon Public
Property/Right of
Way for Drilling and
Environmental
Remediation
Purposes
N/A Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 3 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Abonmarche
Consultants
Inc.
Additional
Geotechnical and
Survey Work at
O’Brien Park, Project
No. 125-025
$9,300
(PR-
00041839)
Molnar/Miller
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE RIGHT OF WAY EAST
OF 2801 W. CALVERT ST.
President Maradik indicated that Christopher Tomkiewicz, has submitted a request to
vacate the above referenced right of way. Ms. 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. Mr. Miller seconded
the motion which carried by roll call.
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: Accessible Parking Space Sign Permit #2
LOCATION: East Side of Lafayette Blvd., North of Jefferson Blvd.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: One (1) Stop Sign
LOCATION: Northeast Corner of O’Brien St. & Hamilton St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Four (4) No Turn on Red Signs
LOCATION: Intersection of Western Ave. & Olive St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Five (5) No Parking Signs on Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Baley Ct.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Residential Handicap Accessible Parking Sign
LOCATION(S): 412 St. Vincent St.
507 Rush St.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2026 11
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
MNL Consulting DBA Michigan
Consulting & Environmental
Excavation Approved November 24,
2025
MNL Consulting DBA Michigan
Consulting & Environmental
Occupancy Approved November 24,
2025
M&J Electric Plus Inc. Occupancy Released December 22,
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-0123912;
GBLN-0123960; GBLN-0124357
12/05/2025 $2,283,006.54
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0124415;
GBLN-0124631
12/09/2025 $5,196,401.46
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0124777;
GBLN-0124825; GBLN-0125181
12/16/2025 $7,393,475.81
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0125720;
GBLN-0125963; GBLN-0126270
12/23/2025 $5,837,888.25
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0126308;
GBLN-0126296
12/31/2025 $3,024,274.06
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 Attorney Micheal Schmidt discussed changes and met goals for some project
completions that went through the board at the last meeting in 2025. He stated there was
a lead service line project with Selge Construction that had a Good-Faith waiver, a brick
spot repair project that had no goals on the project, a VPA tennis court project with
Milestone that had a utilization plan change, and a 2024 community crossings project with
Rieth Riely that had their goals met.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned
the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
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Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
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Murray L. Miller, Member
January 27, 2026