HomeMy WebLinkAbout08112026 BPW Meeting Minutes - FinalAGENDA REVIEW SESSION AUGUST 6, 2026 177
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:31 a.m. on
August 6, 2026, by Board President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Vice President Joseph Molnar,
Board Member Breana Micou, and Board Attorney Michael Schmidt (virtual) present.
Board Members Murray Miller and Abigail Magas were unable to attend. 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.
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
Back to
School
Backpack &
School
Supply Give
Away
Street Closure
for Special Event
August 8,
2026/11:00a.m.
to 1:00 p.m.
Blaine Ave.
between
California Ave.
and Vassar Ave.
Molnar/Micou
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda.
Board Attorney Michael Schmidt shared with the Board items 8A: Monroe Street Arts
Building Roof Replacement – Project No. 125-021AR and 8B: Youth Services Bureau/
South Bend Thrive Subdivision and Off-Site Improvements – Project No. 123-011. He
announced that both finalized projects had met and exceeded goals relating to Minority
and Women Owned Enterprise standards.
Vice President Joseph Molnar shared item 6A: Main Street Viaduct Beautification –
Project No. 126-028. He clarified that at the August 11, 2026, Board meeting, the
contract would be approved subject to RDC approving its funding on August 13, 2026.
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.
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 August 25, 2026
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday,
August 11, 2026, by Board Vice President Joseph Molnar 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 Vice President
Joseph Molnar, and Board Members Murray Miller, Breana Micou, Abigail Magas and
Board Attorney Michael Schmidt, with a roll call. Board President Maradik was unable to
attend. Vice President Joseph Molnar 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 Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the
minutes for the Agenda Review Session and Regular Meetings of the Board held on July 23,
2026, and July 28, 2026, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS – 2026 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND ENFORCEMENT
DEMOLITIONS – PROJECT NO. 126-045 (PR-00048966)
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:
C&E EXCAVATING, INC.
2831 Dexter Drive
Elkhart, IN 46530
bslott@candeexcavating.com
Bid was signed by Bryan Slott
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
BID:
Base Bids $381,372
RITSCHARD BROS., INC.
1204 W. Sample St
South Bend, IN 46619
Rit1204@datacruz.com
Bid was signed by 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
BID:
Bid Total $494,475
GREEN DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC.
315 Brighton Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
kim@greendemolitioninc.com
Bid was signed by 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
BID:
Base Bid $531,000
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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) MWBE Forms (1.0, 2.0, 2.1) were submitted
BID:
Bid Total $549,300
Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Public Works and NSE for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – POTAWATOMI PARK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE IIA – PROJECT NO.
125-050A (PR-00049016)
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:
C&E EXCAVATING, INC.
2831 Dexter Drive
Elkhart, IN 46530
bslott@candeexcavating.com
Bid was signed by Bryan Slott
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 Three (3) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Base Bids $1,504,620
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
hgritton@rieth-rileyc.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.
Three (3) of Three (3) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Base Bids $1,491,256.91
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS L.P.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akrueger@milestonelp.com, epillipow@milestonelp.com
Bid was signed by Dustin P. 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.
Three (3) of Three (3) Addendum Acknowledgements received.
BID:
Base Bids $1,767,488
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Public Works, DCI, and VPA for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS – THE YARD PROJECT – PROJECT NO. 126-020A (PR-00048967)
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:
HRP CONSTRUCTION INC.
7775 Old Cleveland Rd., PO Box 266
South Bend, IN 46624
mattc@hrpconstruction.com
Bid was signed by Matthew D. Cain
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 Bids $297,464.75
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
dsnodderly@rieth-riley.com
Bid was signed by 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 Bids $229,900
MILESTONE CONTRACTORS L.P.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
akrueger@milestonelp.com
Bid was signed by Dustin P. 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 Bids $387,729
Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the
above bids were referred to Public Works and DCI for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS – CMC HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL – PROJECT NO. 125-
052 (RIVER EAST TIF)
Lidya Abreha, Engineering, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening
of sealed proposals for the above referenced project. VP Molnar stated the Proposals will
be reviewed and scored based on a matrix system, by a team made up of City
representatives. Attorney Michael Schmidt read the names of the following companies
submitting proposals:
ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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SHEIL SEXTON
WIEGAND CONSTRUCTION
LARSON-DANIELSON
F.A WILHEM
A motion was made by Ms. Magas, seconded by Ms. Micou and carried by VP Molnar during
roll call. Mr. Miller voted to oppose but was in the minority. The above proposals were
referred to Public Works, DCI, and VPA for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS – COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 – PROJECT NO. 123-007
Caitlin Wyant, Engineering, advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening
of sealed proposals for the above referenced project. VP Molnar stated the Proposals will
be reviewed and scored based on a matrix system, by a team made up of City
representatives. Attorney Michael Schmidt read the names of the following companies
submitting proposals:
TROYER GROUP
SJCA, INC.
AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT
UNITED CONSULTING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the
above proposals were referred to Public Works and DCI for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – 2026 CONTRACTOR PAVING ROUND 4 –
PROJECT NO. 126-044 (PR-00048607)
Dan Jones, Engineering, advised the Board that on August 11, 2026, bids were received and
opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Jones
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, Milestone Contractors, L.P., in the amount of $2,545,248. Therefore, Mr. Miller
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be awarded, and the
contract approved as outlined above. Ms. Magas seconded the motion, which carried by roll
call.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – SPEC D - 2026 OR NEWER ALL WHEEL
DRIVE POLICE PURSUIT UTILITY VEHICLES – (PR-00048646)
Michael Bartley, Central Services, advised the Board that on July 28, 2026, bids were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr.
Bartley recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Michiana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, in the amount of $1,155,330.
Therefore, Mr. Miller made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be
awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above. Ms. Magas seconded the motion,
which carried by roll call.
TABLED – AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – SPEC E – PD UPFIT EQUIPMENT
– (PR-00048665)
Kevin Smith, Central Services, advised the Board that on July 28, 2026, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Smith
recommended that the Board table the bid until further details were acquired from the
bidders. Therefore, Mr. Miller made a motion that the awarding of bids be tabled until the
August 25, 2026, meeting. Ms. Magas seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
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TABLED – AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT – SPEC E – PD UPFIT EQUIPMENT
– (PR-00048665)
Kevin Smith, Central Services, advised the Board that on July 28, 2026, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Smith
recommended that the Board table the bid until further details were acquired from the
bidders. Therefore, Mr. Miller made a motion that the awarding of bids be tabled until the
August 25, 2026, meeting. Ms. Magas seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – MAIN STREET VIADUCT
BEAUTIFICATION – PROJECT NO. 126-028 (PR-00047826)
Nifemi Oluwatomini, Engineering advised the Board that on July 14, 2026, quotations were
received and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations,
Mr. Oluwatomini recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest
responsive and responsible quoter, Acorn Landscaping, LLC, in the amount of $48,600.
Therefore, Mr. Miller made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, the quotation
be awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above, subject to RDC approval of
funding at their August 13, 2026, meeting. Ms. Magas seconded the motion, which carried
by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – O’BRIEN CENTER EV CHARGERS
– PROJECT NO. 126-0136 (PR-00049416)
Lidya Abreha, Engineer, advised the Board that on August 3, 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, Martell Electric, LLC, in the amount of $23,371. Therefore, Mr. Miller
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the quotation be awarded, and
the contract approved as outlined above. Ms. Magas seconded the motion, which carried
by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT – PARKING GARAGE EV CHARGERS
– PROJECT NO. 126-038 (PR-00049415)
Lidya Abreha, Engineering, advised the Board that on August 3, 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, Pemberton Davis, in the amount of $36,560. Therefore, Mr. Miller
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the quotation be awarded, and
the contract approved as outlined above. Ms. Magas seconded the motion, which carried
by roll call.
TABLED - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 – DYLAN DR. LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS
– PROJECT NO. 119-047 (PO-0041225
VP Molnar advised that Caitlin 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. This change order is still under review and discussion, Ms. Wyant asked that
the above change order be tabled until further notice. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller,
seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the change order was Tabled.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – MONROE STREET ARTS BUILDING
ROOF REPLACEMENT – PROJECT NO. 125-021AR (PO-0039742)
VP Molnar advised that Kyle Ludlow, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., Inc., for the above referenced
project, indicating a final cost of $341,632. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by
Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT – YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU/SOUTH
BEND THRIVE SUBDIVISION AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 123-011
(PO-0029777)
VP Molnar advised that Jacob Klosinski, Engineering, has submitted the project completion
affidavit on behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., for the above referenced project,
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indicating a final cost of $3,546,311.69. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by
Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the project completion affidavit was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS AND TITLE SHEET
– MARION STREET TRAIL – PROJECT NO. 125-070 (PR-00049413)
In a memorandum to the Board, Caitlin Wyant, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Also presented at this
time for approval and execution was the title sheet. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller,
seconded by Ms. Magas 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
– IRELAND RD. SIDEWALK EXTENSION – PROJECT NO. 125-036 (PR-00049414)
In a memorandum to the Board, Caitlin Wyant, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Also presented at this
time for approval and execution was the title sheet. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller,
seconded by Ms. Magas 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
– SAGE ROAD SANITARY PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS – PROJECT NO. 124-057
In a memorandum to the Board, Jacob Klosinski, 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 Mr. Miller,
seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the above request to advertise was
approved, and the title sheet was approved and signed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL
PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works (the "Board of
Public Works") exists pursuant to I.C. § 36-4-9-5, holds real property owned by the City of
South Bend, Indiana (the "City") pursuant to I.C. § 36-9-6-3, and is authorized to transfer
such property to another governmental entity pursuant to I.C. § 36-1-11-8; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) has been
created pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-14.5 as a separate body, corporate and politic, and
as an instrumentality of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), is authorized to hold
and dispose of real property pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-14.5-12(a)(4) and (5),
and is authorized to receive such property from another governmental entity pursuant to
Indiana Code Section 36-1- 11-8; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined to undertake certain local public improvement
projects in the River West Development Area including all or any portion of the following:
(i) Coal Line Trail Phase III which consists of the extension of the existing Coal Line Trail
from Lincoln Way West to the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center, and any related
improvements; (ii) College Street streetscape improvements in connection with Phase III of
the Coal Line Trail, and any related improvements; (iii) infrastructure improvements
consisting of roads, storm water, sewer, and water utility infrastructure improvements
along or adjacent to Old Cleveland Road, and any related improvements; (iv) the
acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of a new Rum Village Neighborhood
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Center, and any related improvements; (v) acquisition of land in the near west side of the
City for a new neighborhood park, and any related improvements; (vi) infrastructure
improvements to support the redevelopment of the former Drewry’s property and
improvements to the adjacent Muessel Grove Park, and any related improvements; (vii)
acquisition, construction and equipping of a new parking garage structure attached to the
Morris Performing Arts Center, and any related improvements; and (viii) all projects
related to any of the projects described in clauses (i) through and including (vii) (clauses (i)
through and including (viii), collectively, the “Projects”); and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City has adopted Resolution No. 26-20,
approving of the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-
14.5-19 and the execution and delivery of the Lease, as approved by the Authority and the
Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-14-25.2,
in order to provide for the financing of the Projects, all upon the following conditions: (a)
the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed $33,000,000; (b)
the Bonds shall have a final maturity date which is not later than fifteen (15) years from
the date of their issuance; (c) the maximum annual lease rental payment during the term
of the Lease shall not exceed $5,000,000; (d) the maximum interest rate on any tax-
exempt series of the Bonds shall not exceed six and one-half percent (6.50%) per annum
and on any taxable series of the Bonds the maximum interest rate shall not exceed eight
percent (8.00%) per annum; (e) the Bonds will be subject to optional redemption prior to
maturity not earlier than five (5) years after the date of issuance of the Bonds; (f) the
maximum term of the Lease shall not exceed nineteen (19) years; and (g) interest on the
Bonds may be capitalized or paid from the proceeds of the Bonds based upon the
recommendation of the municipal advisor to the Authority; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide a source of funding to pay the principal of and
interest on the Bonds when due, the Authority and Commission have authorized a form of
Lease dated as of July 1, 2026 (the “Lease”) providing for the lease of certain property in
the City as more fully described in the Lease (the “Leased Premises”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works holds certain real property located in the City
described in Exhibit A (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to acquire an interest in the Leased Premises for the
purpose of leasing the Property pursuant to the terms of the Lease; and
WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the bond transaction, the Board of Public Works
desires to convey the Property to the Authority pursuant to I.C. § 36-1-11-8 and subject to
the terms of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board of Public Works hereby approves the transfer of the Leased
Premises from the Board of Public Works in accordance with I.C. § 36-1-11-
8, the Act. The President of the Board (the “President”) is authorized and
directed, in the name of the City, to execute and deliver a quit claim deed in a
form substantially similar to the document attached hereto as Exhibit A,
conveying all of the Board of Public Works’ right, title, and interest in the
Property to the Authority.
2. The Board of Public Works authorizes Erin Michaels of the City’s
Department of Community Investment to deliver the Deed for recordation
to the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana and execute any
other document necessary to affect the Authority’s acceptance of the Leased
Premises from the Board of Public Works.
3. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Board
of Public Works.
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ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works
held on August 11, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 215 S. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, 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. 26-2026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
FOR AFFORDABLE HOMEMATTERS INDIANA LLC RELATING TO BUYER’S POST-
CLOSING DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas and carried by roll call, the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR
AFFORDABLE HOMEMATTERS INDIANA LLC RELATING TO BUYER’S
POST-CLOSING DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana’s (the “City”) Board of Public Works (“the
Board”) exists pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-4-9-5, as amended from time to time
(the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to that certain Real Property Transfer Agreement by
and between the City and Affordable HomeMatters Indiana LLC (the “Buyer”), dated June
25, 2024 (the “Agreement”) conveyed to the Buyer certain real property, including the
parcels described in attached Exhibit 1 (the “Property”) by the special warranty deed
recorded on October 10, 2024 as Document No. 2024-23970 in the Office of the
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Agreement established certain obligations of the Buyer
following its acceptance of the Deed from the City (the "Buyer’s Post-Closing
Development Obligations"); and
WHEREAS, the Property conveyed pursuant to the Agreement consists of multiple
parcels, some of which have satisfied the Buyer’s Post-Closing Development Obligations
and others of which have not; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby acknowledges and affirms that the Buyer has performed
all of the Buyer’s Post-Closing Development Obligations that are applicable to the parcels
described in Exhibit 1 and has provided satisfactory evidence of the same; and
WHEREAS, the proposed form of Certificate of Completion applies only to the parcels
described in Exhibit 1 and does not release any obligations or reversionary interests
applicable to any other parcels conveyed pursuant to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in order to release the City’s reversionary interest in the parcels described
in Exhibit 1, the City must issue and record a Certificate of Completion as a conclusive
determination of the Buyer’s satisfaction of the Buyer’s Post-Closing Development
Obligations with respect to such parcels; and
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WHEREAS, the form of the proposed Certificate of Completion has been presented to
the Board at this public meeting and is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Board hereby approves the form of Certificate of Completion
attached as Exhibit 1, substantially in the form presented at this meeting, with such non-
material modifications as may be approved by legal counsel for the City prior to execution
and recording.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, upon
passage and approval by the Board, in conformance with applicable law.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend,
Indiana held in person and electronically on August 11, 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
Professional
Services
Agreement
Arcadis U.S.,
Inc.
Smart Sewer System
Upgrades Evaluation
$157,500 Miller/Magas
Memorandu
m of
Understandi
ng
South Bend
Community
School
Corporation
Agreement for an
Improvement Project to
the Area Adjacent to
Marshall Traditional
School including
Resurfacing of Byron
Dr., Adding a Crosswalk,
and Replacement of
Sidewalks
N/A Miller/Magas
Deed of
Dedication
Paul &
Kimberly
Chimienti
Dedication of a Portion
of the Parcel at 2514
Flat Creek Dr. for Public
Right of Way
N/A Miller/Magas
Deed of
Dedication
Justin & Erin
Seifer
Dedication of a Portion
of the Parcel at 2519
Flat Creek Dr. for Public
Right of Way
N/A Miller/Magas
Professional
Services
Agreement
Lochmueller
Group, Inc.
Design Services for
Roadway, Sidewalk and
a Trail Path on Lincoln
Way between College
St. and Wilber St. for the
$174,700
(PR-
00049408),
pending RDC
approval at
Miller/Magas
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026, 187
College St. Improvement
Project, Project No. 126-
050
the August
13, 2026,
meeting
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The following license and permit applications were presented for approval:
Applicant Description Date/Time Location Motion
Carried
NNRO’s Back
to School
Health Fair
Street Closure for
Special Event
August 14,
2026/1:00
p.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Howard St.
between St. Peter
St. and St. Louis
Blvd.
Miller/Magas
Boots on the
Bend
Street Closure for
Special Event
August 14,
2026/2:00
p.m. to 11:15
p.m.
St. Joseph County
Fairgrounds
Miller/Magas
Monroe
Street Block
Party
Street Closure for
Special Event
August 15,
2026/2:00
p.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Monroe St.
between
Sunnyside St. and
Twyckenham St.
Miller/Magas
Farmer’s
Market Car
Show
Street Closure for
Special Event
August 29,
2026/10:00
a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
Beyer Ave.
between
Mishawaka Ave. to
Northside Blvd.
Miller/Magas
2026 NNN
Arts Cafe
Street Closure for
Special Event
October 11,
2026/12:00
p.m. to
6:00p.m.
California Ave.
between Sherman
Ave. and Portage
Ave.
Miller/Magas
APPROVE CONSENTS TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
VP Molnar 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. Scott Slagan, 825 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
1. 53170 Grassy Knoll Dr.– Water/Sewer (Key No. 71-02-24-354-
0146.000-029)
Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas 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
Firm Foundation Concrete Contractor Approved July 17, 2026
Stanton Construction Contractor Released July 24, 2026
Capstone Building & Remodeling
LLC
Contractor Released September 1,
2026
Hoosierland Excavating, Inc. DBA
Hoosierland Electrical Services
Excavation Approved July 22, 2026
Ancon Construction Co., Inc. Excavation Approved July 24, 2026
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026, 188
Dotlich Trucking and Excavating
Inc.
Excavation Approved July 27, 2026
American Mechanical LLC Excavation Approved July 28, 2026
NextGen Earthworks LLC Occupancy Released August 19,
2026
Hoosierland Excavating, Inc. DBA
Hoosierland Electrical Services
Occupancy Approved July 22, 2026
Dotlich Trucking and Excavating
Inc.
Occupancy Approved July 27, 2026
Firm Foundation Concrete Occupancy Approved July 16, 2026
American Mechanical LLC Occupancy Approved July 28, 2026
Profit Concrete Leveling LLC Occupancy Approved August 3, 2026
Mr. Miller made a motion that the bond’s approval and/or release as outlined above be
ratified. Ms. Magas 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-0139039;
GBLN-0139402; GBLN-0139503
06/30/2026 $5,082,950.34
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0139542;
GBLN-0139661; GBLN-0139781
07/08/2026 $4,306,850.83
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0139804;
GBLN-01399939; GBLN-0140655
07/11/2026 $2,154,405.95
City of South Bend Claims GBLN-0140834;
GBLN-0140708; GBLN-0141247
07/21/2026 $2,47,359.75
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 Mr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Magas, and carried
by roll call, the Board ratified the preapproved claims payments.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Diane Benman, homeowner of 745 Lawndale Ave, came before the Board to discuss an
issue. She shared that following the construction of sidewalks on the 700 block of Lawndale
Ave, contractors had laid new grass and sod in the surrounding area. The new sod included
jimsonweed, a highly poisonous weed of the nightshade family. She shared concerns about
the quickness of the weed’s spread throughout the surrounding streets and its danger
towards neighbors, children, and pets. Benman brought with her before-and-after photos
of the weed’s spread and mentioned that although she had called the City before, nothing
had been done regarding the situation. VP Molnar asked her to stay after the adjournment
of the meeting to exchange contact information and discuss the matter in greater detail.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, VP Molnar adjourned the
meeting at 10:02 a.m.
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
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Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President