HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/13 Board of Public Works MinutesAGENDA REVIEW SESSION
OCTOBER 3 2013 292
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:30 a.m. on
Thursday, October 3, 2013, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members David P.
Relos, Michael C. Mecham and Mark W. Neal present. Board member Kathryn Roos was absent.
Also present was Board Attorney Cheryl Greene. Board of Public Works Clerk, Linda M.
Martin, presented the Board with a proposed agenda of items presented by the public and by City
Staff.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT/CONTRACT/PROPOSAL/ADDENDA
The following Agreement was submitted to the Board for approval:
Type
Business
Description
Motion/
Second
Agreement
St, John-
Drilling within the Public Right -of -Way for
Gilot/Mecham
Authorizing
Mittelhauser
a Probe of Soil and Water Samples and/or
Subject to
Entry upon
and
Installation of Monitoring Wells. Minimum
Follow -Up
Public Property
Associates
of Twenty -Three (23) Locations in the Area
Reporting
for Drilling
of Monarch Laundry along Muessel Grove
Purposes and
Park, Bulla Street, Adams Street, Brookfield
Revocable
Street, Wilber Street, California Avenue,
Permit for
Sancome Avenue, and Related Alleyways
Environmental
Remediation
Purposes
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 56-2013 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE RE -ZONING
OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REZONE PROPERTY.
Ms. Lory Timmer, Community Investment, stated the Board of Public Works owns six (6)
properties along Portage Avenue that Redevelopment seeks to redevelop. She stated they need to
be rezoned and she is requesting the Board President be appointed to execute future documents
for the process. Ms. Timmer stated due to funding issues, there are some time constraints in the
process. Mr. Mike Danch, Danch Hamer, explained the rezoning request is for both sides of the
street, and all the vacant properties need to be PUD zoned. He noted the existing Ford
Distribution building will be redeveloped. Mr. Danch stated if they didn't seek the rezoning, they
would need approximately forty (40) variances. He noted that two (2) alleys will be improved,
subject to the City Engineer's approval of access to the parking lots off of the alley. Mr. Danch
stated they will be adjusting some of the parking shown on the map. Mr. Relos asked if they
know how these properties were acquired, are there any federal strings attached to the process.
Ms. Timmer stated they were acquired on behalf of the Near Northwest steering committee, so
there are no federal regulations. Mr. Horvath noted that each unit has less than '/z parking space
per unit. Mr. Neal asked what the reaction of the neighborhood is. Ms. Karen Ainsley, Near
Northwest Neighborhood, stated they are excited to see redevelopment of these properties that
have been vacant so long. Mr. Relos questioned if at this point the neighborhood is aware of the
specific plans. Ms. Ainsley stated they will reach out to the neighbors this weekend. Mr. Relos
noted this could have a large impact on the neighborhood. Ms. Greene stated one of her concerns
is that they don't have enough parking. Mr. Horvath stated this building has been empty for
many years and redevelopment is a good thing; but the appropriate redevelopment. He added the
neighborhood should be able to weigh in. Mr. Gilot stated he had concerns about the number of
homes in this development; it appears they are pushing the density and he wonders how the
neighbors will react. Ms. Ainsley stated people want to keep the development the same in the
neighborhood, but realize that to keep funding, property development is needed. She added her
commitment is to the neighborhood and their feelings will be heard. Ms. Greene asked if the
Board would want to delay it until next week to allow for more information. Mr. Gilot stated he
has some reservations on the drainage; parking; density; and architectural character. Mr. Danch
stated he has talked to Area Plan, and they are working on some of those issues. Ms. Ainsley
stated the neighborhood weigh-in will occur in October. Mr. Relos stated this should be reviewed
by the neighbors first. Mr. Horvath noted they are asking for authorization for rezoning at this
point, not transfer of property. He stated they need get the tax credit and the rezoning, and then
they need to come back to the Board for the transfer of the property. Ms. Ainsley agreed and
stated that is a good point. She assured the Board if this doesn't meet their standards, they won't
proceed. Ms. Greene noted in reading the resolution, it seeks rezoning, and authorization of Mr.
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Gilot to sign the necessary documents, but the Resolution states if its deemed advisable, it will
proceed. She noted that Mr. Gilot is a petitioner for the rezoning which is contingent on a
number of actions. Ms. Greene added there are two legal issues she sees; past precedence on
these types of projects, and mass development; and taking action prior to this being aired out in
public. Mr. Danch stated if there was a huge outcry, you can just pull your petition; you are the
petitioner. Ms. Ainsley stated she assures the Board that if they put this out organizationally and
there is a huge outcry, they will not proceed. Ms. Ainsley added the Near Northwest
Neighborhood (NNN) went door-to-door and interviewed one -hundred, thirty (130) residents and
this was a specific goal of the action plan the neighbors requested. She added the NNN has been
in business thirty (30) years and would never do anything the neighborhood was against. Mr.
Gilot stated being there are some time constraints, the Board needs to trust this NNN Board and
not delay the process. Upon a motion by Mr. Gilot seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, with
Mr. Relos opposed; the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 56-2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
AUTHORIZING THE RE -ZONING OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY
AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REZONE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to provisions of I.C. § 36-9-6-3, the South Bend Board of Public
Works (the "Board") is the body authorized to have custody of and to maintain all real and
personal property of the City of South Bend (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of certain real estate located on Portage Avenue,
identified by tax key numbers 018-1059-2488, 018-1059-2489, 018-1059-2490, 018-1059-2491,
018-1059-2492 and 018-1059-2505 (the "Property") in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to rezone the Property from its existing zoning to PUD
zoning; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish the desired re -zoning, certain documents must be signed by a
representative of the City and of the Board as administrative functions in the usual course of
business; and
WHEREAS, due to the in -efficiencies of assembling and constituting the Board for the
performance of such administrative functions in the normal and usual course of business, it is
desirable that a member of the Board be appointed as the Board's representative to perform such
administrative functions on behalf of the Board, including the execution of documents
necessarily related to the re -zoning of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the President of the Board, Gary Gilot, is an appropriate individual to be
appointed as the authorized representative of the Board to execute those documents necessary to
accomplish the desired rezoning of the Property and the Board desires to appoint Gary Gilot as
its authorized representative for the purposes stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board Works authorizes a change in zoning of the Property to PUD.
2. The Board appoints Gary Gilot, President of the Board, as its authorized
representative to execute, on behalf of the Board, all documents which are necessary or advisable
in order to accomplish the rezoning of the Property.
3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption.
Adopted at the meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held
on October 3, 2013, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ Michael C. Mecham
s/ Mark W. Neal
ATTEST:
s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk
TABLE REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS — LEAD BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND
ASBESTOS REMEDIATION —PROJECT NO. 113-031 (AEDA TIF)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, requested permission to reject all
bids for the above referenced project. He noted that two bids were non -responsive to the bid
specifications and the remaining bids were over budget. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public Works
Director, requested the Board table this request to reject bids until Tuesday's Board meeting for
further review. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried,
the above request was tabled.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS — REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF PCB
TRANSFORMERS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AT IVY TOWER — PROJECT NO.
113-026 (AEDA TIF)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, requested permission to reject the
sole bid for the above referenced project as non -responsive due to no bid bond procured or
submitted as required by the specifications. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Relos,
seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the above request was approved.
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda:
- Request to Advertise for Bids — Trucking of Organic Resources Material
Mr. Matt Chlebowski, Central Services, stated this project is subject to an appropriation by the
Common Council. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public Works Director noted this is in relation to the legacy
pile at Organic Resources and it will be helpful to know the price to know how much to request.
Mr. George King, Purchasing, stated this would be a good project for MBE/WBE participation.
Mr. Horvath suggested this be looked at as a divisible bid with inclusion of MBE/WBE
contractors.
- Award Bids — Jet Rodder/ Vacuum Machine
Mr. Matt Chlebowski, Central Services, informed the Board that the low bidder on this bid didn't
meet the specifications in thirteen (13) critical categories. He noted they could not provide a
vehicle for a test drive either. Mr. Chlebowski stated the specifications require the hose at the
rear of the vehicle, but they can't provide that function. He stated the second low bidder didn't
meet eight (8) critical areas of the specifications, and noted they don't even produce a rear hose
vehicle. Mr. Gilot questioned whether that was a proprietary feature. Mr. Paul South, Director of
Streets, stated the front operating hose is a severe noise issue creating hearing loss in employees
of the Sewer Department. Mr. Horvath noted they looked at the specifications and significant
issues; this is not a proprietary specification, there is just limited competition. Attorney Cheryl
Greene noted a health or safety issue to the City and its employees is a legitimate issue for
rejection.
- Change Order — East Bank Sewer Separation
Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, stated this Change Order is due to an error in the quantities; the
wrong number was transferred over by the City's consultant. He stated the City and Consultant
tried negotiating with the contractor, but they wouldn't negotiate. Mr. Gilot suggested that in a
situation like this, could they check with the Street Department to see if their crew could cover
the work to save money.
- Amendment to Contract — Carl Walker, Inc.
Mr. John Engstrom, Engineering, stated Walker Parking did renovations on floors 4, 5, and 6 of
the Main and Colfax Parking Garage in 2004. He noted they removed the floor where it was
delaminated and repaired and filled it. Mr. Engstrom stated now Carl Walker, a different
company, is asking for exploratory work to decide how many more post tensions are damaged
and need repair. Mr. Neal stated he thought the work done in 2004 was a twenty (20) year job.
Mr. Gilot agreed that they should stay with the same company that gave a twenty (20) year
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guarantee. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public Works Director, stated Mr. Engstrom should ask Walker
Parking to do a review. Mr. Mike Mecham requested this be removed from the agenda.
- Traffic Control Devices
Mr. Paul South, Street Department, stated he is requesting "No Parking" signs be installed on the
north side of Jefferson Boulevard from Niles Avenue to Hill Street. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public
Works Director, stated that Community Investment is working on a streetscape design for this
area that will allow parking here. He questioned the advisability of placing temporary signs that
will need to be removed in the near future. Mr. Neal confirmed with Mr. South that this is
currently a safety hazard due to four lane traffic and, with winter coming, a hazard to snow
plows. Mr. Horvath stated they would need to notify the owners of the businesses prior to putting
up the signs. Mr. South suggested they also work with the owners of the adjacent parking lot to
allow customers of the affected business, use of the lot after-hours.
- Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
Ms. Kim Thompson, Environmental Services, stated she is requesting this permit be renewed and
the fee waived. She explained the permit is for the former New Energy Corporation and in the
last change of ownership they didn't follow protocol and didn't notify the City of the transfer
until after the fact. She stated she is requesting the Board therefore waive the fee since it is
basically the same permit. She explained that the oversight was on the part of the previous
owner. The current owner, Noble Americas, thought they had a permit. Ms. Thompson added
that the fee is to cover the administrative cost for permit development and that is already done, so
there is no need for the fee. Ms. Thompson noted Nobles Americas has not started to pump water
yet and doesn't anticipate starting for several months. She requested the Board approve her
memo requesting to waive the fee with their stamp, along with the permit.
- Traffic Control Devices
Mr. Mike Mecham, Engineering, stated he is requesting a handicapped reserved parking sign be
placed in front of the Housing Authority apartment building on Alonzo Watson Drive based on
the resident's request. He noted she is handicapped and the parking lot is in back of the building
with designated handicapped spaces. Mr. Mecham stated this would give her access to parking in
front of her apartment; a shorter distance to walk and less dangerous in the winter. Mr. Gilot
suggested this would set a precedent for anybody else desiring reserved handicapped parking
when a parking lot is already designated for this.
The Clerk was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other persons who have
requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business came before the Board. The meeting
adjourned at 12:17 p.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
��
ary A. Gilot, President
Michael C. Mecham, Member
Mark W. Neal, Member
da M. Martin, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2013
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday,
October 8, 2013, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members David P. Relos,
Michael C. Mecham and Mark W. Neal present. Board Member Kathryn E. Roos was absent.
Also present was Board Attorney Cheryl Greene.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the minutes of the
Agenda Review Session on September 19, 2013, the Regular Meeting on September 24, 2013
and the Claims Meeting of the Board held on October 1, 2013, were approved.
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OPENING OF BIDS — OLIVE WELL FIELD GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON
RECONDITIONING OR REPLACEMENT — PROJECT NO 113-040 (LOSS RECOVERY)
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referenced project.
The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-
County News, which were found to be sufficient. Ms. Martin, Clerk of the Board, stated no bids
were received. Ms. Greene stated the Water Department should work with Eric Horvath, Public
Works Director, and George King, Purchasing, to obtain quotes on the open market since no bids
were received after following the legal bidding process.
OPENING OF BIDS — KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SMALLWARE AND MISCELLANEOUS
CATERING EQUIPMENT (CENTURY CENTER CAPITAL)
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referenced project.
The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-
County News, which were found to be sufficient. Ms. Greene noted several bidders missing their
acknowledgement of Addenda. She stated it would need to be determined if the addenda were
material to the bid specifications. She stated the bid contained one -hundred, twenty-eight (128)
items, and is a divisible bid. She stated she would therefore read the names of the companies into
the record, noting the irregularities. The following bids were opened and the names of the
companies read:
STANZ CHEESE CO., INC. DBA STANZ FOODSERVICE, INC.
1840 North Commerce Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Bid was signed by: Ms. Shirley Geraghty
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 submitted
EDWARD DON & COMPANY
9801 Adam Don Parkway
Woodridge, IL 60517
Bid was signed by: Mr. Darwin Claude
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 submitted
CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 Junction Drive
Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701
Bid was signed by: Mr. Michael L. Heverly
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 submitted
_SAM TELL & SON, INC.
300 Smith Street
Farmingdale, New York 11735
Bid was signed by: Mr. Marc Tell
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Addendum No. 1 submitted
STAFFORD SMITH, INC.
1721 N. Home Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Bid was signed by: Mr. Walt Risler
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Addendum No. 1 submitted
GORDON FOOD SERVICE INC
P.O. Box 1787
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501
Bid was signed by: Mr. Patrick W. Adkins
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 submitted
ATLAS RESTAURANT SUPPLY
52245 State Road 933
South Bend, Indiana 46637
Bid was signed by: Mr. Michael Vavul
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 submitted
Upon a motion made by Mr. Neal, seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, the above bids were
referred to Century Center and Purchasing for review and recommendation.
OPEN AND AWARD OF BIDS — TRAINING BURN PROPS AND VENTILATION SYSTEM
FOR SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY — PROJECT NO. I 1I-
017A (EMS CAPITA
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referenced materials.
The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-
County News, which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly
read:
FIREBLAST GLOBAL
545 Monica Circle
Corona, California 92880
Bid was signed by: Ms. Jessica Kuehl
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
me
Item
Est.
No.
Qty.
Item
Manufacturer
Unit Price
Item 1
1
Exterior Prop Vehicle Prop
$41, 605.00
Item 2
Interior Props
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1
Option 2.1: Stove Fire Training Prop
$100,189.00
1
Option 2.2: Bedroom Prop
$90,915.00
Item 3
1
Ventilation System
$ Included
Item 4
1
Rollover/Flashover System
$22,685.00
Item 5
1
Total Package of items 1-4
$255,394.43
*Anticipated Delivery Date — 90 to 120 Days from Award
KIDDE FIRE TRAINERS, INC.
17 Philips Parkway
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
Bid was signed by: Mr. William Lane
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
F."D
Item
No.
Est.
Qty.
Item
Manufacturer
Unit Price
Item 1
1
Exterior Prop Vehicle Prop
Kidde FT
$37,967.00
Item 2
Interior Props
1
Option 2.1: Stove Fire Training Prop
Kidde FT
$255,496.00
1
Option 2.2: Bedroom Prop
Kidde FT
Included
Item 3
1
Ventilation System
Kidde FT
Included
Item 4
1
Rollover/Flashover System
Kidde FT
Included
Item 5
1
Total Package of items 1-4
$293,463.00
PRO -SAFE FIRE TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC.
940 Winston Churchill Boulevard
Oakville, Ontario L6J7X5
Bid was signed by: Mr. Gordon Seehaver
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Item
No.
Est.
Qty.
Item
Manufacturer
Unit Price
Item 1
1
Exterior Prop Vehicle Prop
Pro -Safe
$58,000.00
Item 2
Interior Props
1
Option 2.1: Stove Fire Training Prop
Pro -Safe
$143,000.00
1
Option 2.2: Bedroom Prop
Pro -Safe
$43,000.00
Item 3
1
Ventilation System
Pro -Safe
Included with 2.1
Item 4
1
Rollover/Flashover System
Pro -Safe
$25,000.00
Item 5
1
Total Package of items 1-4
$269,000.00
BULLEX, INC.
20 Corporate Circle
Albany, New York 12205
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Bid was signed by: Mr. Andrew G. Schwartz
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Employment Eligibility
Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use
of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products was Submitted
Ten percent (10%) Bid Bond was not submitted
we
Item
Est.
No.
Qty.
Item
Manufacturer
Unit Price
Item 1
1
Exterior Prop Vehicle Prop
$40,980.00
Item 2
Interior Props
$328,899.00*
1
Option 2.1: Stove Fire Training Prop
Included
1
Option 2.2: Bedroom Prop
Included
Item 3
1
Ventilation System
Included
1
Rollover/Flashover System
pte5�
Included
1
Total Package of items 1-4
$369,879.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Mecham seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation. After review, Fire Chief
Stephen Cox and Assistant Chief John Corthier requested the Board award the bid to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, Fireblast Global, in the amount of $255,394.43. Therefore,
Mr. Neal made a motion to award the bid to Fireblast, subject to delivery within the required
ninety (90) days. Mr. Relos seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Gilot noted if they could
not meet the delivery requirement, the Fire Department would need to come back to the Board to
award the bid to the second lowest bidder.
OPENING AND AWARD OF QUOTATIONS — REFURBISH AND MAINTAIN DIAMOND
AVENUE STORM SEWER RETENTION AREA ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE — PROJECT NO.
113-036 (SEWERS OTHER CAPITAL)
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations for
the above referenced project. The following Quotation was opened and read:
LANDMARK LANDSCAPING
10882 McKinley Highway
Osceola, Indiana 46561
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Steve Sollidary
BASE BID: $29,048.00
ALTERNATE NO. 1: $2,769.00
ALTERNATE NO. 2: $9,496.00
TOTAL OF BASE BID PLUS ALTERNATES: $41,313.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Mecham, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the above Quotation
was referred to the LTCP Manager and Sewer Department for review and recommendation.
After review, Mr. Jack Dillon, LTCP Manager, recommended the award of the base bid only to
Landmark Landscaping in the amount of $29,048.00, and approval to reserve the right to add
Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2 within one year. Mr. Dillon stated he spoke to Landmark
Landscaping and they have agreed to hold their price on both alternates for a period of one year.
Mr. Gilot stated Mr. Dillon should get that in writing for the record. Upon a motion by Mr. Gilot,
seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the Board approved the award of the base bid and the request
to hold the prices of Alternate 1 and 2 for one (1) year.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST/WEST ALLEY
FROM MICHIGAN TO THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN CALVERT AND
DAYTON
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Mr. Mecham requested the Board move this request up on the agenda due to the presence of the
petitioner and his attorney. Mr. Gilot indicated that the Board previously reviewed and tabled the
request of Mr. Jeffery Logan to vacate the above referenced alley to allow for review of the
fature urbanism plans for this area and if trash removal would be adversely affected. Mr. Mike
Mecham stated he visited the site and the alley is unimproved with grass and weeds overgrown.
He noted trash removal would be on the north/south alley, which all residents border also. Mr.
Mecham stated this alley has no apparent purpose. Mr. Gilot asked Mr. Logan if he was aware
that he would receive half of the property and the adjacent property owner would receive the
other half. He questioned Mr. Logan on whether the other property owner approved of the
request to vacate the alley, noting the Common Council had the final approval authority and
would not approve this request without all affected property owner's approval. Mr. Ernest Galos
stated he was present to represent the petitioner. He informed the Board that the adjacent
property was owned by a grocery store and he believed they would like to see the vacation
approved also, but his client would secure their approval prior to submittal to the Council. Mr.
Galos noted that Mr. Logan would like to purchase or acquire their half also. Mr. Mecham added
the vacation would not land lock any other property owners. Therefore, Mr. Relos made a motion
recommending approval of the request for vacation subject to the petitioner obtaining a letter of
agreement from the affected neighbors. Mr. Gilot seconded the motion which carried. Ms.
Greene suggested Mr. Logan speak with his Councilman, Oliver Davis to help facilitate the
vacation.
BOARD MEMBER EXCUSED
Board member Michael Mecham excused himself from the Board meeting at 10:10 a.m.
AWARD BID — ONE (1) MORE OR LESS, 2013 OR NEWER COMBINATION JET
RODDER/VACUUM MACHINE WITH CAB AND CHASSIS (2013 SEWER DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL)
Matt Chlebowski, Central Services, advised the Board that on July 19, 2013, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced equipment. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Chlebowski
recommended that the Board award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder,
Brown Equipment Co., Inc., 10603 Majic Port Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46899, in the amount
of $309,680.00. In his memo to the Board, Mr. Chlebowski stated that the two low bids were
rejected as non -responsive to the bid specifications. One bidder, Best Equipment, was non-
responsive in thirteen (13) categories, two of which are critical. The other low bidder,
Southeastern Equipment, did not meet the specifications in eight (8) areas, five (5) of which are
critical. Therefore, Mr. Relos made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be
awarded and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Neal seconded the motion, which
carried.
AWARD BID — ONE (1) 2013 OR NEWER ASPHALT HOT BOX (2013 STREET
DEPARTMENT CAPITAL)
Mr. Jeff Hudak, Central Services, advised the Board that on September 24, 2013, bids were
received and opened for the above referenced equipment. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Hudak
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
W.A. Jones Truck Bodies & Equipment, 1171 S. Williams Drive, Columbia City, Indiana 46725,
in the amount of $24,942.00. Mr. Neal questioned whether the agenda was correct stating 2014
Capital. Mr. Gilot confirmed that funding source was on the request from Mr. Hudak. Therefore,
Mr. Neal made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as
outlined above, subject to confirmation of 2013 or 2014 Capital funding. Mr. Relos seconded the
motion, which carried.
REJECT BIDS — LEAD BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND ASBESTOS REMEDIATION —
PROJECT NO. 113-031 (AEDA TIF)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, requested permission to reject all
bids for the above referenced project. He noted that two bids were non -responsive to the bid
specifications and the remaining bids were over budget. Mr. Gilot stated they are looking at re -
advertising each of these separately. He noted that Ivy Tower is the largest building in the State
of Indiana to bid asbestos remediation and lead paint removal and there are some risks to get to
the areas to do the work and that may have been considered and padded into the bids. Mr. Gilot
stated they are also discussing the possibility of bidding smaller areas as a pilot for testing to see
how the work goes. He added they would remove the risks to make access easier and hopefully
reduce the cost of the bids. A representative from Interstate Environmental was present and
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suggested that it would not be cheaper to do the bids as two separate bids. He offered to help the
City with options to reduce the cost of the bids, if they wanted to call him and discuss. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the above bids were rejected.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 — DIAMOND AVENUE STORM SEWER
SEPARATION PHASE 3 — PROJECT NO 109-033C (2012 SEWER BOND)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 1 on behalf
of Woodruff & Sons, Inc., PO Box 450, Michigan City, Indiana 46361, indicating the contract
amount be increased by $23,220.96 for a modified contract sum, including this Change Order, in
the amount of $2,563,209.84. Upon a motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 — EAST BANK SEWER SEPARATION PHASE 4 —
PROJECT NO. 112-041 (2012 SEWER BOND)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 2 on behalf
of Selge Construction Co., Inc., 2833 South I I'h Street, Niles, Michigan 49120, indicating the
contract amount be increased by $96,957.00 for a modified contract sum, including this Change
Order, in the amount of $2,737,322.26. Upon a motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr.
Neal and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 — PINHOOK WATER TREATMENT PLANT
EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS —PROJECT NO 112 062
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 1 on behalf
of L.D. Docsa Associates, 1605 King Highway, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001, indicating the
contract amount be increased by $17,753.40 for a modified contract sum, including this Change
Order, in the amount of $3,278,179.40. Upon a motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr.
Neal and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT
— WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE (WASHINGTON STREET TO LASALLE AVENUE)
—PROJECT NO 113-003 (W WCDA TIE)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 1 (Final) on
behalf of Rieth Riley Construction, PO Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana 46614, indicating the
contract amount be decreased by $1,194.45 for a modified contract sum, including this Change
Order, of $121,551.65. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating
this new final cost of $121,551.65. Mr. Relos noted the account number on the agenda is not
correct for the WWCDA TIF funding. Upon a motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal
and carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved
subject to confirmation of the account associated with West Washington TIF.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT — CENTURY CENTER LIGHTING
RENOVATIONS — PROJECT NO 112-033 (HOTEL/MOTEL AND CENTURY CENTER
CAPITAL)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted the Project Completion
Affidavit on behalf of Pemberton Davis Electric, Inc., 916 East McKinley Avenue, Mishawaka,
Indiana 46545, for the above referenced project, indicating a final cost of $636,443.00. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit
was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT — SKYWAY PLAZA BUILDING
WINDOW REPLACEMENT —PROJECT NO 112-043 (MEDICAL TIF)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted the Project Completion
Affidavit on behalf of Gibson -Lewis, LLC, 1001 W. 11 "h Street, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544, for
the above referenced project, indicating a final cost of $303,750,00. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved.
APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION — DEMOLITION AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO 5 — PROJECT NO 111 015 (EMSCIP)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted the Certificate of Substantial
Completion on behalf of Majority Builders, Inc., 62900 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, Indiana
46614, for the above referenced project as of September 20, 2013. Upon a motion made by Mr.
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Neal, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the Certificate of Substantial Completion was
approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS — TRUCKING
OF MATERIAL FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND'S ORGANIC RESOURCES
(SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS)
In a memorandum to the Board, Matthew Chlebowski, Central Services, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project, subject to the appropriation of
funds by the Council. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal and
carried, the above request was approved subject to funding.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS — ONE (1) OR
MORE 2013 OR NEWER, COMPACT TRACK LOADER (2013 CAPITAL/INTEREST)
In a memorandum to the Board, Jeff Hudak, Central Services, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referenced equipment. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Mr. Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the above request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS — FOUR (4)
MORE OR LESS, 2013 OR NEWER ALL WHEEL DRIVE POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
(2013 CAPITAL PRINCIPAL/INTEREST)
In a memorandum to the Board, Jeff Hudak, Central Services, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referenced vehicles. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Relos, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the above request was approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 55-2013 - A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD
OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Ms. Greene noted that this property disposal is unusual because there normally is no value to
obsolete property. In this case, she stated, the water meters are being traded as scrap metal and
have a value of close to $30,000.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Neal, seconded by Mr. Relos
and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 55-2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the care, custody and control of city owned property is vested in the City's
Board of Public Works in accordance with Indiana Code § 36-9-6-3; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the following City -owned property is unfit
for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend:
5,208 WATER METERS
WHEREAS, Indiana Code § 5-22-22 permits and establishes the procedure for disposal
of personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no
longer needed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Water Works Division has exchanged approximately
5,208 water meters over a four month period to an upgraded model allowing for electronic
reading capability, which will result in a cost savings for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the meters are no longer fit for the purpose for
which they were intended and are no longer needed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has further determined that any remaining value attached to these
meters is limited to the metals of which they are constructed; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Water Works Division has received an estimated
scrap metal value for these meters of $0.95 per pound and an anticipated total scrap metal value
for the 5,208 meters of approximately $29,954.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
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Bend as follows:
1. The 5,208 water meters described above are no longer needed by the City, are unfit
for the purpose for which they were intended and should be disposed of in a manner
that is in the best interests of the City.
2. It is in the best interests of the City to dispose of the water meters for scrap metal
value at an estimated $0.95 per pound as determined by Acme Scrap based on the
U.S. scrap metal pricing which is subject to change daily.
3. The Water Works Department is hereby authorized to dispose of the water meters for
scrap metal value with the proceeds of such exchange to be recorded in Water Work's
Miscellaneous Revenue account.
ADOPTED this 8th day of OCTOBER, 2013.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Gary A. Gilot
s/ David P. Relos
s/ Mark W. Neal
ATTEST:
s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
The following Agreements/Contracts/Proposals/Addenda were submitted to the Board for
annroval:
Type
Business
Description
Amount/
Motion/
Funding
Second
Addendum to
Redevelopment
Ignition Park South
$70,000
Relos/Neal
Master Agency
Commission
Demolitions Phase 4;
(AEDA TIF)
Agreement
Demolition and
Remediation of Two (2)
Properties with
Structures and Site
Cleaning at Third
Property
Amendment to the
Redevelopment
Drainage Design and
(SSDA TIF)
Relos/Neal
Addendum to
Commission
Bid Coordination
Master Agency
Services for Fellows
Agreement
Street Corridor
Improvement —
Supplement No. 7 —
Project No. 112-006
Amendment to
Christopher B.
Fellows Street
$5,000.00
Relos/Neal
Agreement
Burke
Improvements Bid
(SSDA TIF)
Engineering,
Coordination Services —
LLC
Project No. 112-006
Amendment to
Cardno JFNew
Fellows Street
$7,380.00
Relos Neal
Professional
Improvements Drainage
(SSDA TIF)
Services
Design — Project No.
Agreement
112-006
Ratify Open
Clean Harbors
Open Market Purchase
$106,585.00
RATIFIED
Market Proposal -
Environmental
of Services for the
(AEDA TIT)
Relos/Neal
Public Bidding
Services
Removal and Disposal
Process produced
of PCB Transformers
no Responsive
and Electrical
Bids on September
Equipment at Ivy
24, 2013
Tower, Project No. 113-
026;
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Professional
Services
Agreement
Lawson -Fisher
Prairie Avenue Sewer
Separation — Project
No. 113-027
$471,100.00
(2012 Sewer
Bond)
Neal Relos
Approve Rate
Indiana
Change of Tariff to
$8,753.00
Relos/Neal
Tariff Change
Michigan Power
More Favorable Rate
Annual
for Morris Performing
Savings (No
Arts Center. Study
Funding — Net
Period of Three (3)
Savings)
Months to Verify
Savings Potential
APPROVAL OF PERMITS/LICENSES
The following street closures and processions were presented for approval:
Applicant
Description
Date/Time
Location
Motion
Carried
Far Northwest
Residential
October 12,
Fremont St. from
Relos/Neal
Neighborhood
Block Party
2013; 10:00
Marquette Blvd. to
Association
a.m. to 4:00
Hamilton St.
p.m.
South Bend
Procession —
October 25,
On Route as Submitted
Relos/Neal
Heritage
Annual Red
2013; 930 a.m.
Foundation —
Ribbon March
to 11:00 a.m.
Red Ribbon
Committee
APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT — KITE REALTY — 1234
N. EDDY STREET
Mr. Gilot stated a Revocable Permit has been received for the purpose of installing two (2)
parking garage directional signs in the right-of-way at Napoleon Street, and Angela Boulevard.
The encroachments 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. Mr. Gilot stated the sign
on the median on Angela Boulevard looks like it could be an obstruction to the view of someone
pulling out of the drive at the garage. He suggested the City Engineer take another look at it.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the Revocable
Permit was approved subject to the City Engineer reviewing the potential site obstruction.
REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT — ST JUDE CHURCH AND SCHOOL
Mr. Gilot stated a Revocable Permit was approved at the previous Board of Works meeting for
the purpose of placing four (4) way finding signs in the right-of-way for St. Jude's Church and
School. He explained the Board stipulated they work with the City Engineer on the design of the
signs, and come back to the Board for an update on the locations. Mr. Gilot noted nobody was
present from the Church and since this authority falls under the City Engineer, the Board would
leave it to the City Engineer to work with the applicant on the locations of the signs. He added
Mr. Mecham, City Engineer, could bring it back to the Board to have the locations ratified.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Neal and carried, the following traffic
control devices were approved:
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION: 2221 S. Michigan Street
725 N. Cleveland Avenue
1205 S. 30`h Street
NEW INSTALLATION: No Parking/Tow Zone
LOCATION: North Side of Jefferson Boulevard; Niles Avenue to Hill
Street
Mr. Gilot stated this will be a temporary design and parking will be restored on Jefferson with
the Jefferson Streetscape design. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public Works Director stated Mr. Paul South,
Director of Streets, will contact the businesses affected by this change to let them know it is a
temporary situation.
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TABLE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the following traffic
control device was tabled for further review:
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign
LOCATION: 425 Alonzo Watson Drive
Mr. Gilot stated that this petitioner has access to a parking lot for the apartment complex, with
allocated handicapped parking spaces. To allow a street handicapped parking location would set
a precedent and may create problems with other residents also wanting front street reserved
parking.
APPROVE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT —NOBLE AMERICAS
In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Kim Thompson, Environmental Services, submitted the
following Wastewater Discharge Permit(s) and recommended approval and waiver of the fee:
Noble Americas South Bend Ethanol, LLC, 3201 W. Calvert Street
In her memo, Ms. Thompson informed the Board that the original permit was issued to New
Energy Corporation who paid the fee for the permit. The permit was then transferred to SBEA,
LLC in March of 2013. In July of 2013, SBEA notified the City of a permit transfer to Noble
Americas, but the transfer of ownership had already occurred, rendering the permit void as
described in Chapter 17 of South Bend's Municipal Code. Noble Americas understood the
transfer to be valid. Noble Americas applied for a new identical permit in August. No production
occurred at the facility between the original issuance of the permit and this permit issuance in
October. She noted that the fee is to cover the administrative cost for permit development and
that has already been done. Therefore, Ms. Thompson is requesting the Board waive the permit
fee. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Neal, seconded by Mr. Relos
and carried, the permit and the waiving of the fee was approved.
RATIFY APPROVAL AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR AND EXCAVATION BONDS
Mr. Anthony Molnar, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following Contractor and
Excavation Bonds be ratified nnrsnant t, t nn )nnr, Al_ _ __,____I
Business
Bond Type
yp
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Approved/
Released
0.J LV11V WJ.
Effective Date
David Setterblad Concrete, Inc.
Contractor
Approved
September 30, 2013
Niblock Excavating, Inc.
Excavation
Approved
September 23, 2013
St. John-Mittelhauser & Associates
Excavation
Approved
September 20, 2013
Abe's Plumbing, Inc.
Excavation
Released
January 1, 2013
Mr. Neal made a motion that the bonds approval and/or release as outlined above be ratified.
Mr. Relos seconded the motion, which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Neal stated that a request to pay the following claims in the amounts indicated has been
received by the Board; 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
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vlllwl auu celUiieu for accuracy.
Name Amount of Claim Date
City of South Bend 1 $594,343.08 09/30/2013
City of South Bend 1 $1,038,006.68 10/08/2013
Therefore, Mr. Neal made a motion that after review of the expenditures, the claims be approved
as submitted. Mr. Relos seconded the motion, which carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot,
seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
David . Relos, Member
athryn oos, Member
Michael Mecham, Member
Mark Neal, Member
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nda M. Martin, Cler