HomeMy WebLinkAbout07142026 BPW Meeting Minutes - FinalAGENDA REVIEW SESSION JULY 9, 2026 153
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:33 a.m. on,
2026, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar (not
present), and Board Members Murray Miller (virtual), 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
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
Country
Fresh Farms
Transient
Merchant
July 11-12,
2026/8:00
a.m. to 7:00
p.m.
250 W. Ireland Rd.
(Lowe’s Parking
Lot)
Magas/Micou
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda.
Leslie Biek, Engineering, shared with the Board item 6A: Mishawaka Ave. Streetscape –
Project No. 121-072. She clarified that the listed change order percentage on the agenda
was printed in error. The correct requested change order was a 1.16% increase and not a
20.92% increase.
Caitlyn Wyant, Engineering, shared with the Board item 4A: Walker Field House
Restoration Project, Phase II – Masonry – Project No. 125-044B. She explained that the
intention is to both open quotations and award for the project at the June 14, 2026,
meeting. This will be done to meet a deadline at the end of the federal fiscal year.
Charlie Brach, Engineering, shared with the Board item 6B: ND-DTSB Trail – Hill St. and
South Bend Ave. – Project No. 122-040B. The requested change order increase of 7.89%
was for additional utility work, creation of a retention wall, and miscellaneous finishing
touches on the project.
Caitlyn Wyant, Engineering, shared with the Board item 6C: Dylan Dr. Lighting
Improvements – Project No. 119-047. Following recent discussions with leadership, the
Engineering Department decided to table this change order until further notice.
Zak Tebell, Engineering, shared with the Board item 7B: Potawatomi Conservatory Roof
Replacement – Project No. 125-049. Abigail Magas inquired about the 64-day time
extension, which Tebell explained was due to extended periods of below freezing weather
during the winter construction. He confirmed that the length of extension was required to
meet proper heat conditions for the application of roofing materials.
Lidya Abreha, Engineering, shared with the Board item 10A: Howard Park Bandshell –
Project No. 125-052. She explained that project was requested to advertise for
Construction Manager as Constructor services (CMc) due to the level of expertise needed
for installation, which might not be attainable normal bidding methods. Through
advertising for CMc proposals, she hopes to receive bids from more qualified contractors.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Maradik adjourned
the meeting at 10:41 a.m.
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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
_________________________________
Breana N. Micou, Member
_________________________________
Abigail E. Magas, Member
ATTEST:
REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, July 14, 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
June 18, and June 23, 2026, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – WESTERN AVE. TRANSFORMATION DISTRICT 1 – PROJECT NO.
125-047 (HUD LOAN/RIVER WEST 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
Bid was signed by Mark Osler
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.
Five (5) of Five (5) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Division A $2,910,524
Division B $4,626,399
Alternate 1 $731,957
Alternate 2 $254,605
Alternate 3 $776,688
July 28, 2026
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Bid Total $9,300,173
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Public Works and DCI for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – WALKER FIELD RESTROOM BUILDING – PROJECT NO. 125-024
(PR-00048133)
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
dmeyer@ldconstruction.com
Bid was signed by 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
Five (5) of Five (5) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
Base Bid $799,279
Alternate 1 $27,764
Alternate 2 $135,861
TRG SERVICES, INC.
16700 Cleveland Road
Granger, IN 46530
jason@therienksgoup.com
Bid was signed by Jason Alphenaar
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
Three (3) of Five (5) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
Base Bid $782,929.11
Alternate 1 $2,904.67
Alternate 2 $174,296.24
MAJORITY BUILDERS, INC.
62900 US31 S
South Bend, IN 46614
gpaston@majoritybuilders.com
Bid was signed by Gary Paston
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
Five (5) of Five (5) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
Base Bid $678,493
Alternate 1 $8,244
Alternate 2 $110,369
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by MR. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Public Works and VPA for review and recommendation.
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OPENING OF BIDS – 2026 CONTRACTOR PAVING ROUND 3 – PROJECT NO. 126-037
(PR-00048606)
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:
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS L.P.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akrueger@milestonelp.com, epillipow@milestonelp.com
Bid was signed by 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 Division 1 $1,763,000
Base Bid Division 2 $478,000
Bid Total $2,241,000
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
dsauer@rieth-riley.com
Bid was signed by Jacob Kwilasz
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 Division 1 $1,582,618
Base Bid Division 2 $554,341
Bid Total $2,136,959
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Public Works for review and recommendation.
OPENING AND AWARD OF QUOTATIONS – APPROVE CONTRACT – WALKER FIELD
HOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT, PHASE II - MASONRY – PROJECT NO. 125-044B (PR-
00048174)
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:
BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
126 Venturi Drive
Chesterton, IN 46304
awilson@berglundco.com
Quotation was submitted by John McHugh
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Base Quote $25,000
Alternate 1 $200,000
Alternate 2 $178,000
Alternate 3 $52,000
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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.
After reviewing those quotations, Ms. Wyant recommended that the Board award the
contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Berglund Construction
Company, Base Quote plus Alternate 3 in the amount of $77,000. Therefore, VP Molnar
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the quotation awarded, and the
contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Miller seconded the motion and carried it by
roll call.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – THE POINTE AT RIVERWALK – RETAINING WALL
MATERIALS – PROJECT NO. 124-069H (PR-0048174)
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:
KUERT OUTDOOR LIVING
2129 West Wilden Ave.
Goshen, IN 46528
annette@kuert.com
Quotation was submitted by Annette Knoop
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
QUOTE:
Total Quote $24,890.93
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 – STUDEBAKER MUSEUM HVAC – BUILDING CONTROL
SYSTEM – PROJECT NO. 125-079 (PR-00048965)
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:
APEX INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS, INC.
2421 S. Nappanee St., Building 2
Elkhart, IN 46517
jmmartell@apexintegrated.net
Quotation was submitted by Jennifer Martell
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Zero (0) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Item 1 $234,000
Item 2 $1,600
Total Quote $235,600
OJS BUILDING SERVICES
2516 N. Home St.
Mishawka, IN 46545
jasondemeyer@dadodd.com
Quotation was submitted by Jason DeMeyer
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Zero (0) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Item 1 $207,980
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Item 2 $26,500
Total Quote $234,480
PRECISION CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
211 W. Ridge Road
Griffith, IN 46319
pmacdonald@pcsog.com
Quotation was submitted by Andrew Syrios
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Zero (0) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Item 1 $209,820
Item 2 No Bid
Total Quote $209,820
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 – STUDEBAKER MUSEUM HVAC - MECHANICAL –
PROJECT NO. 125-079 (PR-00048637)
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:
HERRMAN & GOETZ, INC.
3419 N. Home St.
Mishawka, IN 46545
jkeeks@hgservices.com
Quotation was submitted by John Feeks
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Zero (0) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Total Quote $91,975
EDWARD J., WHITE, INC.
1011 S., Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
jbucher@ejwhiteinc.net
Quotation was submitted by Jeffrey M., Bucher, Jr.
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Zero (0) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Total Quote $79,695
GRIFFEN PLUMBING AND HEATING, LLC
2310 Toledo Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46516
jswaim@griffenph.com
Quotation was submitted by Joe Swaim
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Zero (0) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Total Quote $108,977
IDEAL CONSOLIDATED, INC.
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1125 South Walnut Street
South Bend, IN 46619
kkozlowski@idealconsolidated.com
Quotation was submitted by Mick Rauch
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Total Quote $107,990
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 – MAIN STREET VIADUCT BEAUTIFICATION – PROJECT
NO. 126-028 (PR-00047826)
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:
ACORN LANDSCAPING LLC
3680 West Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46619
info@acornlandscapers.com
Quotation was submitted by Jeff Ritschard
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
BASE QUOTE:
DIVISION 1 $48,600
Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the
above quotations were referred to Public Works and DCI for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS – 2026 BRICK SPOT REPAIR – PROJECT NO. 126-029 (PR-
00048993)
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:
ACORN LANDSCAPING LLC
3680 West Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46619
info@acornlandscapers.com
Quotation was submitted by Jeff Ritschard
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Two (2) of Two (2) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BASE QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $149,265
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 – LEIGHTON BUILDING 2ND FLOOR SLAB INFILL –
PROJECT NO. 125-055E (PR-00048994)
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:
LARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
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302 Tyler Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
dmeyer@ldconstruction.com
Bid was signed by 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
One (1) of One (1) Addendums Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $78,380
THE ROBERT HENRY CORPORATION
404 S. Frances St.
South Bend, IN 46617
mcoleman@roberthenrycopr.com
Quotation was submitted by Brian Henry
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $79,719
ANCON CONSTRUCTION
2121 W. Wilden Ave.
Goshen, IN 46528
glen@anconconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Glen Kauffmann
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted.
One (1) of One (1) Addendums Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $26,850
ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION INC.
4050 Ralph Jones Drive
South Bend, IN 46628
msuvelza@zbuild.com
Quotation was submitted by Jason Watts
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed.
One (1) of One (1) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total $43,800
CONSTRUCTION FIELD SERVICES, LLC.
8762 Louisiana Street, Suite N
Merrillville, IN 46410
cdantonio@constructionfieldservices.com
Bid was sent by Mr. Christopher D’Antonio
Non-Collusion, Non-Discrimination Affidavit Form was not submitted.
One (1) of One (1) Addendums Acknowledgements was not received.
QUOTE:
Base Quote Total No Bid
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.
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AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – SBARC SIGNAGE – PROJECT NO.
126-046 (PR-00048626)
Lidya Abreha, Engineering, advised the Board that on June 22, 2026, 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, Hayes Design Company, in the amount of $19,641.36. 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. 3 (F) – MISHAWAKA AVE. STREETSCAPE – PROJECT
NO. 121-072 (PO-0036730
President Maradik advised that Leslie Biek, Engineering has submitted change order
number 3 (Final) on behalf of Milestone Contractors, L.P., indicating the contract amount
be increased by $37,569.92 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the
amount of $3,961,022.96. 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 – ND-DTSB TRAIL – HILL ST. AND SOUTH BEND AVE.
– PROJECT NO. 122-040B (PO-0030898)
President Maradik advised that Charlotte Brach, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 2 on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., indicating the contract amount be
increased by $326,005.16 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the
amount of $4,457,402.66. 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 – DYLAN DR. LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS –
PROJECT NO. 119-047 (PO-0041225) - TABLED
President Maradik advised that Cailtin Wyant, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 2 on behalf of Michiana Contracting, indicating the contract amount be increased
by $120,434.02 for a new contract sum, including this change order, in the amount of
$475,868.94. After further discussion among Engineering, Wyant proposed that the
change order be tabled for this meeting. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by
Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, the change order was tabled.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT –
DEMOLITION OF RABBI SHULMAN APARTMENTS – PROJECT NO. 125-014 (PO-
0040785)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 3 (final) on behalf of Green Demolition Contractors, Inc., indicating the contract
amount be decreased by $8,000 for a new contract sum, including this change order, of
$1,648,000. Also submitted was the project completion affidavit indicating this new final
cost of $1,648,000. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried
by roll call, change order number 3 (final) and the project completion affidavit were
approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT –
POTAWATOMI CONSERVATORY ROOF REPLACEMENT – PROJECT NO. 125-049 (PO-
0040201)
President Maradik advised that Zak Tebell, Engineering, has submitted change order
number 1 (final) on behalf of Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., indicating a time extension
of sixty-four (64) days and a new completion date of March 5, 2026. Also submitted was the
project completion affidavit indicating this new final cost of $151,812. Upon a motion made
by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by roll call, change order number 1 (final)
and the project completion affidavit were approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – URBAN HALF MOON TREE NURSERY
– PROJECT NO. 125-017R (PO-0039184)
President Maradik advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of Acorn Landscaping, LLC, for the above referenced project,
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indicating a final cost of $160,184.69. Upon a motion made by VP Molnar, seconded by Mr.
Miller and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – 2024 LEAD SERVICE LINE AND MAIN
REPLACEMENTS SOUTHEAST ZONE – PROJECT NO. 123-069B (STATE REVOLVING
FUND) - TABLED
President Maradik advised that Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, has submitted the project
completion affidavit on behalf of Selge Construction Co., Inc., for the above referenced
project, indicating a final cost of $6,207,194.53. 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 – 2026
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVCIES & ENFORCEMENT DEMOLITIONS – PROJECT NO. 126-
045 (PR-00048966)
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 REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE SHEET
– THE YARD – HILL ST. PARKING LOT – PROJECT NO. 126-020A (PR-00048967)
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. 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
– CLEVELAND SOUTH AND PINHOOK WELL REPLACEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 125-033
(PR-00048991)
In a memorandum to the Board, Rolf Seh, 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
– POTAWATOMI PARK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE IIA – PROJECT NO. 125-050A (PR-
00049016)
In a memorandum to the Board, Leslie Biek, 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 PROPOSALS –
HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL – PROJECT NO. 125-052 (TIF RIVER EAST)
In a memorandum to the Board, Lidya Abreha, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of proposals 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. 24-2026 – 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. 24-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
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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 KEVIN GIBBONS retired effective July 4th, 2026 from the
South Bend Police Department after forty (40) 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. FJN7030, 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 14th day of July 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
Real
Property
Transfer
Agreement
Affordable
HomeMatters
Indiana
LLC/Intend
Indiana
Transfer of Five (5) City-
Owned Properties for
Development of
Affordable Housing
N/A Molnar/Miller
Real
Property
Transfer
Agreement
466 Works
Community
Development
Corporation
Transfer of Five (5) City-
Owned Properties for
Development of
Affordable Housing
N/A/ Molnar/Miller
Access
Agreement
MACOG Agreement to Continue
Environmental Testing
at the South Bend Range
133 Cherry St.
N/A Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
McCormick
Engineering,
LCC
Additional Design
Services for The Yard
Project, Project No. 126-
020
$5,000
(PO-
0042808)
Molnar/Miller
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Services
Agreement
Accept
Proposal
Athena
Sciences
Acceptance of Proposal
and Authorization to
begin Final Contract
Negotiations for the
2026-2036 Automated
Biometric Identification
System (ABIS)
N/A Molnar/Miller
Agreement Hayes Towers Allow the South Bend
Fire Department to
Access and use One or
More Hayes Properties
for the Purpose of
Conducting Tower
Rescue and Technical
Training Events
N/A Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Jones Petrie
Rafinski
Corporation
Additional Construction
Administration for
Dividing the Project into
Phases
$10,600
(PR-
00048976)
Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Alliance
Architects, Inc.
Development of 100%
of the Plans and Specs
for the Solid Waste
Office Expansion,
Project No. 125-074
$39,500
(PR-
00048987)
Molnar/Miller
Professional
Services
Agreement
DLZ Indiana,
LLC
Second Phase of the
South Bend Range
Cleanup, covering Site
Clearing, Project No.
125-020B
$117,600
(PR-
00048990)
Molnar/Miller
Amendment
No. 1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
Hammel,
Green, and
Abrahamson,
Inc. (HGA)
Design Services for
Howard Park Bandshell,
Project No. 125-052
$113,608
(TIF River
East)
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
Linden Avenue
4th of July
Ratify Street
Closure for
Special Event
July 4, 2026/
6:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.
Linden Ave.
between
Fremont St. &
Meade St.
Molnar/Miller
Our Lady of
Hungary Parish
Festival
Ratify Street
Closure for
Special Event
July 18,
2026/ 10:00
a.m. to 10:00
p.m.
Chapin St.
between Calvert
St. & Bruce St.
Molnar/Miller
North Shore
Triangle
Concert in
Parkovash Park
Ratify Street
Closure for
Special Event
July 25,
2026/ 12:00
p.m. to 8:30
p.m.
Parkovash Ave.
between
Lafayette Blvd. &
Hillcrest Rd.
Molnar/Miller
SBC-5K Peace
Run, Walk, or
Stroll
Ratify Street
Closure for
Special Event
August 22,
2026/ 9:00
a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
Brief
Interruptions
along Michigan
St., Niles Ave.,
Madison St., St.
Molnar/Miller
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Louis Blvd., Cedar
St., Notre Dame
Ave., and Sorin St.
HOCO Parade-
Riley High
School
Ratify Street
Closure for
Special Event
September
4, 2026/
6:00 p.m. to
6:45 p.m.
Ireland Rd. Begin
at Christian
Center to Miami
St. continue to
Jackson Middle
School
Molnar/Miller
Fusion Festival Ratify Street
Closure for
Special Event
September
26-27,
2026/ 6:00
a.m. to 8:00
p.m. & 12:00
p.m. to 6:00
p.m.
Jefferson Blvd.
between MLK Jr.
& St Louis Blvd.
and St. Louis
Blvd. between
Jefferson Blvd. &
Wayne St.
Molnar/Miller
Familia Fun
Fest
Ratify Street
Closure for
Special Event
October 10,
2026/ 10:00
a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
Rum Village –
Around Rum
Village Park Rd.
Molnar/Miller
L Street
Kitchen/Punjabi
Rasoi
Sidewalk Café
Permit
Monday-
Sunday 8:00
a.m. to 2:00
p.m./
Wednesday-
Thursday
4:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m./
Friday &
Saturday
3:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
131 S. Lafayette
Blvd.
Molnar/Miller
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT – LANG LAB
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has
been received from Lang Lab for the purpose of allowing a blade sign to be placed in the
right-of-way at 1302 High St. 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.
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT – LOGAN COMMUNITY
RESOURCES, INC.
President Maradik stated an application for an encroachment and revocable permit has
been received from Logan Community Resources Inc. for the purpose of allowing a 36’’
hanging sign to be placed in the right-of-way at 535 S. Main St. 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/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 requests were approved:
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NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION: 411 E. Oakside St.
1721 Douglas 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. Mary K. Rosenthal, 51811 Heath Ct., South Bend, IN 4637
1. 21579 Golden Maple Ct.– Water/Sewer (Key No. 71-03-15-128-
004.000-008)
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) for renewal and recommended
approval:
Imagineering Enterprises LLC DBA Imagineering Finishing Technology, 1302 West
Sample St.
VESTIS Services, LLC, 3701 Progress Drive
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
Capstone Building and
Remodeling
Contractor Approved June 16, 2026
Akins Earthworks & Pools Excavation Approved June 17, 2026
Advanced Engineering Services Excavation Approved June 24, 2026
Akins Earthworks & Pools Occupancy Approved June 17, 2026
Advanced Engineering Services Occupancy Approved June 24, 2026
Clarkco, Inc. Occupancy Approved July 7, 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 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-0138358;
GBLN-0138429; GBLN-0138444
06/16/2026 $1,835,813.51
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Name Date Amount of Claim
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0138739;
GBLN-0138773; GBLN-0138841
06/23/2026 $3,958,881.56
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 10:19 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