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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on
March 5, 2026, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar,
and Board Members Murray Miller (absent), 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.
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ACTION ITEM
AFFIRMATION OF APPLICATIONS – 2026 SEWER INSURANCE LATERAL REPAIR
PROGRAM
In a memorandum to the Board, Larry Paker, Sewer Department, requested permission to
approve and affirm the application from Fast Track Excavating and Lucas Trucking and
Excavating to be part of the 2026 Sewer Insurance Lateral Repair Program. Upon a
motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the above
applications were approved.
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda.
OPENING OF BIDS
Vice President Molnar expressed concern about the bid opening for item 3.C. Demolition
of 921 Louise St., (Qualex Building) and whether costs will stay within budget. Engineer
Zach Hurst stated there are uncertainties due to incomplete asbestos testing—roof
samples that were not obtained at the time of inspection, so it was assumed the roofing
contains asbestos, which could increase costs. Additional testing may be required to
confirm.
REJECTION OF BIDS/QUOTATIONS
President Elizabeth Maradick asked whether the rejected bid for item 7. A. Main and
Wayne Parking Garage Elevator would be re-advertised or brought back to the Board for
further action. Engineering Zak Tebell stated the project will be on hold for the unseeable
future.
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS
Vice President Molnar briefly discussed the sale of a City-owned property for item 10. A.,
clarifying which property was being referenced and confirming it had been addressed at
3814 S. Michigan St.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned
the meeting at 10:36 a.m.
March 24, 2026
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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2026 The
Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday,
March 10, 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, 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 Agenda Review Session and Regular Meetings of the Board
held on February 19, 2026, and February 24, 2026, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – SEITZ PARK SOUTH RIVERWALK, PHASE II – PROJECT NO.
125-041 (PR-00045293)
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:
LARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
302 Tyler Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
abl@ldconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Brian Larson
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
Four (4) of Four (4) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bids $5,281,019
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Engineering and DCI for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – MADISON STREET TRAIL CONNECTOR – PROJECT NO. 125-031
(RIVER EAST RESIDENTIAL TIF)
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:
INDIANA EARTH, INC.
10343 McKinley Hwy.
Osceola, IN 46561
estimatorindianaearth@yahoo.com; earth92inc@sbcglobal.net
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Osler
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
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BID:
Base Bid $1,050,424.45
Alternate A Deduction of
($5,900)
PREMIUM CONTRETE SERVICES
712 Richmond St
Elkhart, IN 46516 rbecker@premiumservices.group
Bid was signed by Mr. Rob Becker
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 $1,245,319
Alternate A Deduction of
($12,000)
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
dsauer@reith-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 $909,490
Alternate A Deduction of
($8,766.16)
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS L.P.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akrueger@milestonelp.com; tschlosser@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 $946,368.84
Alternate A Deduction of
($8,766.16)
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – DEMOLITION OF 921 LOUISE ST. (QUALEX BUILDING) – PROJECT
NO. 125-043A (PR-RIVER EAST TIF)
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K.L.F. ENTERPRISES
2300 W. 167th St.
Markham, IL 60428
serfioe@klfent.com
Bid was signed by Mr. James Bracken
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bid $624,000
VEIT & COMPANY, INC
14000 Veit Place
Rogers, MN 55374
kyle.bares@veitusa.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael Mahn
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bid $798,000
RITSCHARD BROS., INC.
1204 W. Sample St
South Bend, IN 46619
Rit1204@datacruz.com
Bid was signed by Ms. Rachelle L. Dolniak
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bid $542,486
INDIANA EARTH, INC.
10343 McKinley Hwy.
Osceola, IN 46561
estimatorindianaearth@yahoo.com; earth92inc@sbcglobal.net
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Osler
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bid $715,000
GREEN DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC.
315 Brighton Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
mike@greendemolitioninc.com; kim@greendemolitioninc.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Michael J. Brough
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
Three (3) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
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One (1) of One (1) Addendum(s) Acknowledgement received.
BID:
Base Bid $365,000
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:
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS – MAIN ST HOUSING PARKING GARAGE AND PODIUM –
PROJECT NO. 125-065
Patrick Sherman, Engineering, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and
opening of sealed proposals for the above referenced project. President Maradik stated the
Proposals will be reviewed and scored based on a matrix system, by a team made up of City
representatives. Attorney Schmidt read the names of the following companies submitting
proposals:
GARMONG CONSTRUCTION
SHEIL SEXTON
F.A WILHEM
LARSON-DANIELSON
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above proposals were referred to the review team for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – DEMOLITION OF 747-749 HARRISON AVE.
– PROJECT NO. 124-062 (PR-00045912)
Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on February 10, 2026, 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, Ritschard Bros., Inc. in the amount of $443,486. Therefore, VP Miller 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 – MARION PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE – PROJECT
NO. 123-060 (PR-00045690)
Leslie Biek, Engineering, advised the Board that on February 24, 2026, 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 $3,965,897, base bid plus alternate 2.
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 – COLFAX AVE STREETSCAPE – PROJECT NO.
123-010 (PR-00045673)
Leslie Biek, Engineering, advised the Board that on February 24, 2026, 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, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $3,765,854, base bid. Therefore,
VP Molnar made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be awarded,
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and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which
carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – PARKVIEW PLACE MAIN BREAK
CONCRETE REPAIRS – (PR-00046434)
Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, advised the Board that quotations were received and opened
for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Ms. Plantz
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
quoter, Premium Concrete Services, in the amount of $10,896. 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 – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DIMMING – PROJECT NO. 126-014 (PR-00046691)
Zak Tebell, Engineering, advised the Board that on February 20, 2026, quotations were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations,
Mr. Tebell recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible quoter, Pemberton Davis Electric Inc., in the amount of $2,650. 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 REJECT BIDS/QUOTATIONS – MAIN & WAYNE
PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR – PROJECT NO. 125-027 (PR-00043224)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zak Tebell requested permission to reject all bids for the
above referenced project due to exceeding available budget. Therefore, upon a motion
made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was
approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS/QUOTATIONS – 2026 SIGNAL
KNOCKDOWN & WIRING INVESTIGATION – PROJECT NO. 126-019 (PR-00046300)
In a memorandum to the Board, Nifemi Oluwatomini requested permission to reject all
quotations for the above referenced project due to exceeding available budget. 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. 1 – CLEANUP OF SOUTH BEND RANGE, PHASE I –
BUILDING DEMOLITION – PROJECT NO. 125-020AR (PO-0040371)
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Indiana Earth, Inc., indicating the contract amount be increased by
$89,600 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of $594,700
and an additional seventy (70) days with a completion date of May 8, 2026. 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 – SOUTH BEND CITY HALL RENOVATIONS –
PROJECT NO. 124-001 (PO-0035024
President Maradik advised that Rebecca Plantz, Engineering has submitted change order
number 3 on behalf of Larson-Danielson Construction Co., Inc., indicating the contract
amount be increased by $16,280.08 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in
the amount of $7,921,618.85 with an additional forty-two days and a completion date of
October 10, 2025. 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 – IRELAND RD AND IRONWOOD DR
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 123-050 (PO-0030685)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of Milestone Contractors, L.P., for the above referenced
project, indicating a final cost of $1,909,771.17. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar,
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seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was
approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – MOMENTUM SITE IMPROVEMENTS
– PROJECT NO. 124-018R (PO-0035966)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of Premium Concrete Services, for the above referenced
project, indicating a final cost of $474,971. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded
by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – SALE OF CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY
In a memorandum to the Board, Erin Michaels, DCI, requested permission to advertise for
the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made by VP
Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – SALE OF CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY
In a memorandum to the Board, Erin Michaels, DCI, requested permission to advertise for
the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made by VP
Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE SHEET
– 2026 TRAFFIC CALMUING – PROJECT NO. 126-023 (PR-00046576)
In a memorandum to the Board, Charlotte Brach, 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 – 2026 STREET
AND SEWER MATERIALS – PROJECT NO. 126-015 (202,251,266,412,640,641)
In a memorandum to the Board, Dan Jones, Engineering, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made by
VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS – 2026 ASPHALT
MATERIALS – PROJECT NO. 125-016 (251,266,412)
In a memorandum to the Board, Dan Jones, Engineering, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made by
VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the above request was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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. 12-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works (the “Board”)
exists pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-4-9-5, holds real property owned by the City of
South Bend, Indiana (the “City”) pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-3, and is
authorized to transfer such property to another governmental entity pursuant to Indiana
Code Section 36-1-11-8; and
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WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the governing body of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment (the “Commission”), exists and
operates pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-14 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Board owns two (2) parcels of real property in the City, 821 Portage
Ave and 808 Cushing St, more particularly described on Exhibit A (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to convey the Property to the Commission pursuant to
Ind. Code 36-1-11-8 for the purpose of making the Property available for re-use and
redevelopment in accordance with the Commission's purposes and powers under the Act;
and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Commission will adopt a resolution accepting the
Board's conveyance of the Property to the Commission and appointing a representative
to accept and record the deed received from the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board hereby approves the conveyance of the Property to the
Commission in accordance with Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-8.
2. The President and Clerk of the Board are authorized and instructed to
execute and attest, respectively, a quit claim deed in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit B, conveying all of the Board's right, title, and interest in the Property to the
Commission.
3. The Board authorizes Erin Michaels of the City’s Department of Community
Investment to present for recordation in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County,
Indiana, the deed conveying the Property to the Commission, as well as to execute any
other document necessary to affect the Board’s conveyance to the Commission.
4. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Board.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works
held on March 10, 2026, at 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300, South Bend,
IN 46601.
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. 13-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE AND
RECORD REQUIRED LIEN RELEASED RELATED TO AND FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF
LEAD HAZARD CONTROL SERVICES
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. 13-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE AND RECORD REQUIRED LIEN
RELEASED RELATED TO AND FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF LEAD HAZARD
CONTROL SERVICES
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WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana’s (“City”) Board of Public Works (the
"Board") exists pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-4-9-5 and is the appropriate body to
hold real estate interests of the City pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-3; and
WHEREAS, the City, accepted grants for lead hazard reduction (the "Program")
from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); and
WHEREAS, the City executed certain grant documents and the Program is
administered by the City's Department of Community Investment ("DCI"); and
WHEREAS, the Board adopted Resolution 12-2022 on March 12, 2022 which the
Board authorize any staff member of the City's DCI to accept and present certain
documents related to the execution of the Program for recordation and execute on the
Board's behalf any document or take on the Board's behalf any action that may be
required to complete the recordation of documents related to the Program and carry out
the purposes of this Resolution;
WHEREAS, the Board desires to grant further authorization to DCI, and its
designees, to execute and record any and all lien release documentation necessary for the
successful administration of the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board reaffirms its approval of the grant documents in furtherance of
the Program.
2. The Board further reaffirms Resolution 12-2022.
3. The Board further authorizes the City's Department of Community
Investment or its designees, to execute and record any and all lien release documentation
related to the successful administration of the Program.
4. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, held in person and electronically on March 10, 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
Amendment
No. 1 to PSA
KW Garner
Consulting &
Design
Additional Design
Services to add Masonry
Work for the Walker
Field Shelterhouse
$600
(PO-
0035818)
VP Molnar/Mr.
Miller
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Restoration, Project No.
125-044
Professional
Services
Agreement
Hammel,
Green, and
Abrahamson,
Inc. (HGA)
Preliminary Design
Services for Howard
Park Bandshell Design,
Project No. 125-052,
Contingent upon RDC’s
Approval of the Budget
Request on March 12,
2026
$31,934
(River East
TIF)
VP Molnar/Mr.
Miller
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
Panzica
Building
Corporation
Long Term
Occupancy Permit
March 10,
2026-
December
31, 2026
Right of Way 28' W
X 310' L Area on S.
side of Colfax Ave.
From Riverwalk
entrance at W.
Gintz Dr.
VP
Molnar/Mr.
Miller
Cinco de
Mayo Festival
Street Closures for
Special Events
May 2,
2026/8:00
a.m. to 9:00
p.m.
Huron St. & Grace
St. between Olive
St. & Meade St.
VP
Molnar/Mr.
Miller
South Bend
Westside
Memorial Day
Parade
Street Closures for
Special Events
May 25,
2026/6:00
a.m. to 10:00
a.m.
Ford St. between
Summit Dr. &
Scenic Drive
continuing to Olive
St.
VP
Molnar/Mr.
Miller
5K Color Run
Kroc Center
Street Closures for
Special Events
June 27,
2026/6:00
a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
Washington St. to
Michigan St.,
return on Western
Ave.
VP
Molnar/Mr.
Miller
LAZ Parking
Midwest LLC
Public Parking
Facility Renewal
401 E. Colfax Ave.,
121 W. Wayne St.,
121 N. Niles Ave.,
403 E. LaSalle Ave.
VP
Molnar/Mr.
Miller
Memorial
Hospital of
South
Bend/Beacon
HealthSystem
Public Parking
Facility Renewal
100 W. Navarre St.,
621 Memorial Dr.
(Lafayette Garage),
707 N. Michigan St.
(Bartlett Park)
VP
Molnar/Mr.
Miller
Interstate
Parking
Company
Airport LLC
Public Parking
Facility - New
4477 Progress Dr.
VP
Molnar/Mr.
Miller
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APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT – 7775 CLEVELAND RD
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has
been received from Blueprint, LLC for the purpose of allowing a Monument Sign to be
placed in the right-of-way at 7775 Cleveland Rd. The encroachment shall remain in the
right of way until the time as the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend shall
determine that such encroachment is in any way impairing or interfering with the highway
or with the free and same flow of traffic. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by
Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the encroachment and revocable permit was approved.
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. Gitsit Solutions LLC, 333 South Anita Dr., St. 400 Orange, CA 92868
1. 52308 Portage Rd. – Sewer (Key No. 71-03-22-152-015.000-008)
B. Michael Arias, 53030 Cobus Wood Ct., Elkhart, IN 46514
1. 52818 Hollow Trail– Water/Sewer (Key No. 71-02-24-3679-004-
000.029)
C. Eric Richardson, 20315 Topaz St.
1. 20315 Topaz St.– Sewer (Key No. 71-08-35-251-012.000-001)
D. Susan Lagunas, 205 Woodhill Ln
1. 19945 Auten Rd.– Water (Key No. 7103-13-151-023-000.003)
E. Eden Homes LLC, 212 Wellview Ct., Nappanee, IN 46550
1. 18576 Fontana Drive– Water/Sewer (Key No. 71-04-18-200-151.000-
.003)
Upon a motion by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the consents
to annexation and waivers of rights to remonstrate were approved as submitted.
APPROVE RENEWAL 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) with a modification (revision to
the company name) and recommended approval:
Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, 3502 Westmoor Street
Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, 3520 Westmoor Street
There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr.
Miller and carried by roll call, the wastewater discharge permit(s) 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
CTL Engineering, Inc. Excavation Approved February 24,
2026
CTL Engineering, Inc. Occupancy Approved February 24,
2026
Clean Air Environmental Services
Inc.
Occupancy Released April 2, 2026
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.
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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- GBLN-
0128768: GBLN-0128795; GBLN-0129072
02/09/2026 $2,420,990.52
City of South Bend Claims GBLN- GBLN-
0129063
02/10/2026 $1,639,727.21
City of South Bend Claims GBLN- GBLN-
0129701
02/17/2026 $4,988,985.06
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
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned
the meeting at 9:59 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
March 24, 2026