Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · September 23, 2014
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
September 23, 2014
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 9:00
a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Norm Childress, Dawn
Ross and Ron Shriner. Absent: Cindy Murray
Ed Chosnek, City Attorney, was also present.
President Henriott called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country.
MINUTES
Mrs. Ross moved for approval of the minutes from the September 16, 2014 regular meeting. Mr.
Childress seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
Sagamore Parkway Reconstruction, Phase II
This being the time set to open bids for the Sagamore Parkway Reconstruction Phase II, the following
bids were received and opened:
Rieth-Riley
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $10,850,000.00
Wilhelm Construction
Indianapolis, Indiana
Base Bid: $14,955,263.76
Milestone Contractors
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $11,473,624.31
Mr. Shriner moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
2014 S. 11th Street Curb and Ramp Replacement Project
This being the time set to open bids for the 2014 S. 11th Street Curb and Ramp Replacement Project, the
following bids were received and opened:
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Advanced Restoration
Indianapolis, Indiana
Base Bid: $149,204.00
Mr. Shriner moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Permission to Advertise-Prange Drive Curb and Gutter Replacement Project
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Permission to Advertise for the Prange Drive Curb and Gutter Replacement Project. The publications will
run on September 26 and October 3, 2014 with the bid opening on October 14, 2014. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Community Development
Amendment #1-Agreement between City of Lafayette and Tippecanoe County Council on Aging, Inc.
(SHARP) 2013-2014
Aimee Jacobsen, Community Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of Amendment #1 for an Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Tippecanoe County Council on
Aging, Inc. (SHARP) 2013-2014. Mrs. Jacobsen stated that this amendment allows additional time to
expend Program Year 2013 CDBG funds to the end of 2014. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner
seconded. Passed.
Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Mental Health America of Tippecanoe County, Inc. for
MHA Day Shelter and Supportive Housing 2014
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the City of
Lafayette and Mental Health America of Tippecanoe County, Inc. for MHA Day Shelter and Supportive
Housing 2014. The CDBG funds will be used to fund operating costs to administer a program that
provides day shelter and supportive services for homeless. The agreement is in the amount of $5,000.00.
Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Wabash Canter, Inc. Case Management Services for the
Shelter Plus Care Program 2014
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the City of
Lafayette and Wabash Canter, Inc. Case Management Services for the Shelter Plus Care Program 2014.
The agreement is in the amount of $15,000.00. Wabash Center provides the case management for the
City’s Shelter Plus Care Program that has 28 spots to serve the beneficiaries. Mr. Shriner moved for
approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
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Agreement between the City of Lafayette and YWCA of Greater Lafayette Domestic Violence Intervention
and Prevention 2014
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the City of
Lafayette and YWCA of Greater Lafayette Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention 2014. The
agreement is in the amount of $6,000.00. The CDBG funds will be used to fund operating expenses for
this program which serves women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Mr. Shriner
moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, Inc.
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the City of
Lafayette and Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, Inc. The agreement is in the amount of $44,214.00.
The CDBG funds will be used to fund the Supportive Services Program and the grant is for operating
expenses for the ongoing social service program. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner
seconded. Passed. President Henriott abstained.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, introduced the new Deputy Controller Tim Clary to the Board. Mr. Jones
presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,035,926.88. President Henriott asked if there
were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Lafayette Church of the Brethren Picnic
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Lafayette Church of the Brethren Picnic to be held on September 27, 2014 from 3:00pm-7:00pm in the
alley behind the church. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:10 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Gary Henriott s/s
President
ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s
Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
*A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.
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