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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on
March 19, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
Rebecca Plantz, Engineer, briefly discussed item 2. A. Lead Service Lene Replacement and
Inventory SRF 2027 stating that the City has applied in previous years for projects like lead
service line replacements and improvements to the Edison water treatment facility. Ms.
Plantz noted this year’s application will focus specifically on lead service lines through a
residential project package. She stated a preliminary report is being finalized and will be
shared before the public hearing, with a draft currently available and the report will be
accessible to the public for about a month, with some financial details excluded but project
descriptions included. Ms. Plantz noted that the Public Hearing will project needs proposed
work, timelines, costs, prioritization, and efforts to reduce the number of unknown and lead
service lines across the city.
Attorney Michael Schmidt explained that the resolutions being used are state provided
templates, which differ from the Board’s usual formatting, and offered to revise them to
match the Board’s traditional style of Resolutions.
Ms. Plantz explained that there are two resolutions: one to accept the preliminary report
submission to the state, and another to authorize a designated signatory (Eric Horvath) to
sign documents on behalf of the board.
The board had no concerns and indicated that Attorney Schmidt can proceed with
whichever format he is most comfortable using, including modifying the resolutions if
needed.
CHANGE ORDERS
Zach Hurst, Engineer explained the 7.1% increase for item 8. A. Center City Place
Rehabilitation and stated change order for the Center City Place project involves additional
masonry repairs, limestone replacement, roof work, and installation of new windows after
the building’s façade was removed. Mr. Hurst also noted a 153-day extension. The delay
was caused by a harsh winter and, more significantly, by underestimating the time needed
to carefully restore and replicate historical façade elements, including measurements, color
matching, and fabrication of new panels and limestone features.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS.PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
Zach Hurt, Engineer briefly explained item 10. G. Amendment No. 1 to CMc Contract with
F.A. Wilhelm and stated on Tuesday March 17th here in the training room, Wilhelm held a
bid opening. Mr. Hurst stated the early bid opening was held for nine “early release”
packages to jumpstart site work for a major development project, including a parking
garage, apartments, and a hotel, all of which must be completed by the end of 2028.
Mr. Hurst stated the bids came in under budget at about $6.26 million (roughly $150,000
below estimates). These early packages cover key initial work like site preparation,
foundations, utilities, and long-lead items to keep the project on schedule. He also noted
the goal is to begin construction early and allow Great Lakes Capital to proceed alongside
the garage work, ensuring the overall timeline is met. The full project is estimated at around
$30.5 million, with construction documents expected to be finalized by June and additional
bidding starting in July.
Bianca Jones from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion asked whether her office had been
notified about the project. Mr. Hurst stated the project is using standard state participation
goals (7% women-owned, 5% minority-owned, 3% veteran-owned), with responsibility on
Wilhelm to track and meet them, reaching out to ODI if needed. The project will proceed in
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phases, with additional procurement coming later, and ODI requested to be included in
future pre-bid meetings to help identify diverse vendors.
Board Member Murray Miller asked if July was the date when the total project price will be
communicated. Mr. Hurst stated the total project cost will be finalized around late July or
early August when the GMP is set. No additional questions were raised by the board.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned
the meeting at 10:43 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
_________________________________
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
_________________________________
Murray L. Miller, Member
_________________________________
Breana N. Micou, Member
_________________________________
Abigail E. Magas, Member
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 2026 The
Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
March 24, 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. Acting Board Clerk Candy Bermudez 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
March 5, 2026, and March 10, were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTIONS - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND
INVENTORY 2027, PROJECT NO. 126-032
Rebecca Plantz, Director of Engineering Services stated this is the third funding
application to the Indiana Finance Authority’s State Revolving Fund to continue South
Bend’s lead service line replacement program. The first round (2024–2025) resulted in
outreach to about 400 properties and completion of roughly 370 residential
replacements, along with replacements at 49 schools and daycares.
April 14, 2026
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This new phase will target remaining schools and daycares, as well as revisiting the
schools and daycares that didn’t participate. Conducting another round of residential
replacements, focusing on the River Park Neighborhood.
The project plans to replace approximately 350 additional service lines at an estimated
cost of $5.4 million. This cost includes full-service coordination such as customer
notification, water shutoffs, line replacement, property restoration (yards, etc.), system
flushing, follow-up water testing within six months, and providing pitcher filters. The total
funding request is $7.5 million. The remaining funds (about $1 million) will support
“potholing” efforts—physically inspecting service lines to determine their material. This is
critical because the city still has tens of thousands of unknown service line materials (out
of roughly 48,000 total), and federal requirements mandate a complete inventory.
The project areas are prioritized based on higher predicted or know presence of lead
service lines, low to moderate-income neighborhoods. Areas with higher populations of
children under five and coordination with other infrastructure projects to avoid disrupting
newly completed streets.
Ms. Plantz noted the overall effort aims to both continue replacing lead lines and
significantly improve the city’s data and compliance with EPA reporting requirements. She
also stated the public can view the report in the engineering office at City Hall 215 S. Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 400, South Bend, IN 46601.
President Maradik opened the floor for public comment, inviting anyone to speak in favor
of or in opposition to the matter. No individuals came forward to speak, so the public
hearing was closed.
SRF Loan Program
PER Acceptance Resolution
Whereas, the (City) of South Bend, Indiana, has caused a
Preliminary Engineering Report (“PER”), dated April 1, 2025, to be prepared by the consulting firm
of Arcadis; and
Whereas, said PER has been presented to the public at a public hearing held on March 24, 2026, at
the Board of Public Works meeting, for public comment; and
Whereas, the (City’s) Board of Public Works finds that there was not sufficient evidence
presented in objection to the recommended project in the PER.
Now, therefore be it resolved that:
1. The PER dated April 1, 2025 be approved and adopted by the (City’s) Board of Public
Works; and
2. Said PER be submitted to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program for review and approval.
Adopted and Passed by the (City) of South Bend, Indiana Board of Public Works, this 24th day of
March, of 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:
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s/ Candy Bermudez, Acting Clerk
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above Resolution was approved.
SRF Loan Program
Signatory Authorization Resolution
Whereas, the City of South Bend, Indiana, (the “Participant”) has plans for a Drinking
Water infrastructure improvement project to meet State and Federal regulations and the
Participant intends to proceed with the construction of such project:
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Public Works, the governing body of the
Participant, that:
1. Eric C. Horvath, Director of Public Works, be authorized to make application for a
State Revolving Fund Loan (“SRF Loan”) and provide the SRF Loan Program such
information, data and documents pertaining to the loan process as may be required,
and otherwise act as the authorized representative of the Participant; and
2. The Participant agrees to comply with State and Federal requirements as they
pertain to the SRF Loan Program; and
3. Two certified copies of this Resolution be prepared and submitted as part of the
Participant’s Preliminary Engineering Report.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik
ATTEST:
s/ Candy Bermudez, Acting Clerk
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above Resolution was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – 2026 CONTRACTOR PAVING ROUND I – PROJECT NO. 126-017
(PR-00046223)
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
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.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Base Bid $1,102,852
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MILESTONE CONTRACTORS L.P.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akrueger@milestonelp.com, dhilary@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.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Base Bid $1,158,400
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 QUOTATIONS – 2026 SIGNAL KNOCKDOWN & WIRING
INVESTIGATION – PROJECT NO. 126-019 (PR-00043300)
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:
MARTEL ELECTRIC
4601 Cleveland Road
South Bend, IN 46628
awest@martell.services
Bid was signed by Mr. John Martell
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
BID:
Base Quote $45,781.54
MIDWESTERN ELECTRIC, LLC
1620 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
Bid was signed by Mr. Gene Mann
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
BID:
Base Quote $24,528
JBL
50755 Portage Road
South bend, IN 46628
tannerl@jbl-2.com
Bid was signed by Mr. Tanner Leibovitz
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
BID:
Base Quote $17,390.90
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above quotations were referred to Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUALIFICATIONS – SB EDISON WATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS
smager@greenarrow.com
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Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and
opening of sealed qualifications for the above referenced project. President Maradik stated
the qualifications 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:
BOWN ENGINEERING CORP.
8802 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
jdeahl@bowensqp.com; pats@bowensqp.com
Qualification was signed by Mr. Teddy Deahl
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above qualifications were referred to the review team for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – MADISON STREET TRAIL CONNECTOR –
PROJECT NO. 125-031 (PR-00046841)
Charlotte Brach, Engineering, advised the Board that on March 10, 2026, bids were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Ms.
Brach recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $918,256.16, 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 BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – DEMOLITION OF 921 LOUISE STREET
(QUALEX BUILDING) – PROJECT NO. 125-043A (RIVER EAST TIF)
Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on March 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, Green Demolition Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $365,000. 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 – 2026 TREE REMOVAL – PROJECT
NO. 126-025 (PR-00046867)
Caitlin Wyant, Engineering, advised the Board that on March 13, 2026, quotations were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations,
Ms. Wyant recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible quoter, TLC Tree Removal, in the amount of $12,700. Therefore, VP Molnar
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the quotation be awarded, and
the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, which carried by
roll call.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – CENTER CITY PLACE REHABILITATION – PROJECT
NO. 125-022 (PO-0039101)
President Maradik advised that Zach Hurst, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 on behalf of Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal, indicating the contract amount be
increased by $49,144 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$737,976 with an additional One hundred and fifty three (153) days and a completion date
of June 26, 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
– MADISON STREET WATER MAIN – PROJECT NO. 126-009 (PR-00046823)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zach Hurst, 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,
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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 – RIVER GLEN
OFFICE BUILDING DEMOLITION – PROJECT NO. 126-030 (PR-00046877)
In a memorandum to the Board, Zach Hurst, 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 AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
The following agreements/contracts/proposals/addenda were submitted to the Board for
approval:
Type Business Description Amount/
Funding
Motion/
Second
Authorizatio
n Letter
Studebaker
National
Museum
Authorization for the
Annual Car Raffle at
Studebaker National
Museum
NA Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 2 to
Lease
Agreement
Seba Chelo
Catalyst SB
LLC
Extends Lease of
Technology Resource
Center until June 30,
2028, While the New
I&T Space is being Built
at the Leighton Building
Year One (1)
$285,000,
Year Two (2)
$295,000
Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Additional Design
Services for Phase II of
Replacing the Existing
Kitchen Duct at the
Century Center, Project
No. 125-060
$51,100
(PR-
00041278)
Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
VS
Engineering,
Inc.
Additional 4,070 ft of
Sewer CCTV for the TEK
and KOTE Sewer Study,
Project No. 125-012
$21,367.50
(PR-
00044838)
Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Arcadis US,
Inc.
Design of Belt Filter
Press Piping and
Chemical Addition
Equipment
Improvements for the
Wastewater Treatment
Plant
$73,980
(Sewage
Works
Capital,
Treatment
and Disposal
Equipment)
Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
Donohue &
Associates,
Inc.
Preliminary Design
Report for Primary
Digester No. 1
Improvements and
Alternatives Analysis of
Digester Technologies,
Piping, Flare, and Access
Improvements for the
Wastewater Treatment
Plant
$80,800
(Sewage
Works
Capital,
Treatment
and Disposal
Equipment)
Molnar/Miller
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Amendment
No. 1 to CMc
Contract
F.A. Wilhelm Covers Nine (9) Bid
Packages for Early
Release Work Related to
the New Parking Garage
for the Madison
Lifestyle District,
Project No. 123-074
$6,839,000
(PO-
0037917)
Molnar/Miller
Guaranteed
Energy
Savings
Contract
CMTA Installation of Solar
Energy Generation and
Battery Storage at the
MLK Dream Center,
Project No, 125-008B
$396,318
(PR-
00046883)
Molnar/Miller
Guaranteed
Energy
Savings
Contract
CMTA Installation of Solar
Energy Generation and
Battery Storage at the
Central Fire Station,
Project No, 125-008A
$391,710
(PR-
00046885)
Molnar/Miller
INDOT/LPA
Consulting
Contract
American
Structurepoint
, Inc.
Central Management
Design Services
Including Traffic Signal
Asset Management,
Prioritization of Signals
$375,000
(PR-
00046987)
Molnar/Miller
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
Chet
Waggoner
Opening Day
Parade
Street Closure for
Special Event
April 25,
2026/ 8:00
a.m. to 8:30
a.m.
Vassar Ave. to
Diamond Ave.
Continue along to
Ray Snyder
Memorial Blvd.:
Proceed through
the Cemetery and
Continue along
Riverside Dr. into
the Youth Sports
Park
Molnar/Miller
Mind, Body,
Spirit Festival
Street Closure for
Special Event
May 2,
2026/ 8:00
a.m. to 8:00
p.m.
Wall St. between
Greenlawn Ave.
and Ironwood Dr.
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: One (1) No Outlet Sign
LOCATION: S. Chicago St. & W. Jefferson Blvd.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Two (2) Turn Ahead Signs
LOCATION: Georgiana Ave. & Quigley Pl.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Five (5) No Turn on Red Signs
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LOCATION: California Ave., Cottage Grove Ave., and Portage Rd.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: One (1) Stop Sign
LOCATION: York Rd. & Ladbrooke Ln.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
NEW INSTALLATION: Eleven (11) No Parking Signs
LOCATION: Philippa St. from Highland St. to Indiana Ave.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
REMOVAL: One (1) Hour Parking Signs
LOCATION: Miami St. from Broadway St. to Raymond Ct.
REMARKS: All Criteria Met
REMOVAL: Residential Accessible Parking Sign
LOCATION: 1340 E. Calvert 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. Jeffrey Finkler, 20320 Topaz St.
1. 20320 Topaz St. – Sewer (Key No.71-08-35-252-011.000-001)
B. Marilyn Bumbaca, 53303 Nadine St.
1. 16874 Hidden Valley Dr.– Water (Key No.71-04-21-352-009.000-003)
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.
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
Hayes Design Company LLC Occupancy Released June 3, 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.
RATIFY REDUCED SENIOR TRASH RATE
In a memo to the Board, Ms. Kelly Smith, Solid Waste, requested the Board ratify the
approval of reduced trash collection rates for the following residents, per Municipal Code
16-6:
1. 3,172 (Total # of Accountholders) as of the 1st Quarter of 2025
In her memo, she stated Water Works customer service staff verified that all the
applicants are head of the households and have submitted proof of age sixty-five (65) or
older. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by
Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the approval of reduced rates was ratified.
RATIFY PREAPPROVED CLAIMS PAYMENTS
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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-0130293;
GBLN-0130325; GBLN-0130418
02/24/2026 $2,463,385.17
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0130463;
GBLN-0130666; GBLN-01307052
03/03/2026 $4,368,447.14
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0130768;
GBLN-0130952; GBLN-0131144
03/09/2026 $7,056,287.31
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 9:54 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
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Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
_________________________________
Murray L. Miller, Member
_________________________________
Breana N. Micou, Member
_________________________________
Abigail E. Magas, Member April 14, 2026