Board of Public Works Meeting - July 8, 2026
Board of Public Works Meeting - July 8, 2026
The Board of Public Works met on July 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Public Assembly Room, City-County Building, Indianapolis. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Todd Wilson. Board members present: Michael Jawanza, Dan Hake, Leslie Schulte, and Suzy Courtie. The board approved the revised agenda, the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes, and unanimously approved all resolutions, awards, change orders, and professional service agreements presented. No public testimony was offered.
Consent Calendar
- Adoption of Agenda: Motion to adopt the July 8, 2026 revised agenda carried unanimously.
- Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes carried unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were made on any agenda item.
Resolutions
- Resolution No. 15, 2026 – Petition for Reconstruction of a Portion of the Hamilton Regulated Drain: DPW recommended approval. The petition, by Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of Harold Robert Armstrong, trustee, and Bradley A. Armstrong, seeks to replace 2,211 linear feet of existing drain with 24-inch pipe and 6 linear feet of ditch to allow development of the Trees at Southport Crossing, Section 1 neighborhood. Staff found plans acceptable. Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution No. 16, 2026 – Petition to Modify and Encroach Upon the Hamilton Regulated Drain Right-of-Way: Also by Davis Building Group LLC, requesting modification of an existing encroachment and reduction of easement width to 50 feet for the same development. DPW staff recommended approval. Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution No. 19, 2026 – Petition for Encroachment Into the Yontz Regulated Drain Right-of-Way: Petition by Forum A. Parik on behalf of Best Auto LLC, Mr. Rajesh Bavar, to construct 804 square feet of parking space pavement, 38 square feet of additional drive, and 21 linear feet of precast concrete curb within the drain right-of-way. DPW staff recommended approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Awards
- 2026 Indianapolis Local Roads Reconstruction Program (ST-26-101) – Public-private partnership with GM Development LLC. The program involves milling, resurfacing, patching, and related improvements to local roads. Four proposals were received; GM Development was selected as the best scored. Motion carried unanimously.
- Emmerichsville Dam Removal (LD-24-045) – Awarded to Monroe LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $677,705, which is 35.7% lower than the engineer's estimate of $1,054,010. Eight bids were received; Monroe was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Substantial completion by December 18, 2026; final completion by February 16, 2027. XBE participation: 13.6% MBE, 7.4% WBE, 0.3% VBE, 0% DOBE. Motion carried unanimously.
- Post Rd & Troy Ave Roundabout HSIP FY2025 (ST-34-044) – Awarded to Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,255,052.94, which is 12.73% lower than the engineer's estimate of $1,621,384. Ten bids were received. Substantial completion by October 31, 2027; final completion by July 28, 2028. XBE participation: 8.654% MBE, 5.151% WBE, 0% VBE, 0.573% DOBE. Board member Suzy Courtie noted the roundabout was needed and asked about utility relocations. Motion carried unanimously.
Change Orders
- Change Order No. 1: 29th and 30th Streets Two-Way Conversion – Removed from the agenda; no action taken.
- Change Order No. 2 (Final) and Final Acceptance: Monument Circle and Market Street Brick Repair 2025 (BK-25-040) – Final change order decreased the contract amount by $0.07, resulting in a final total of $468,949.93. No change to completion dates. Motion carried unanimously.
Professional Services Agreements
- Indianapolis North Levee Passive Floodgate Maintenance (LD-11-088) – New agreement with FloodBreak, LLC for $52,500, expiring December 31, 2027. Services include inspection, maintenance, and flood readiness certification. Part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accredited levee system. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2026-2028 Pavement Inventory – Thoroughfare, Residential (SY-25-087) – New agreement with Applied Research Associates, Inc. for $2,000,000, expiring December 31, 2028. Services include field data collection for pavement condition, street signs, and other municipal assets. XBE participation: 15% to VS Engineering, 8% to DB Engineering, 3% to Bravio Services, 1% to Redemption Engineering. Motion carried unanimously.
Professional Services Amendments
- Amendment No. 1: On-Call Transportation Design Services (ENG-25-009) – With Lochmueller Group, Inc. No change to the $1,000,000 total or expiration date. Adds additional subconsultants. Motion carried unanimously.
- Amendment No. 1: USGS Stream Gaging 2026 (SY-26-005) – With United States Geological Survey. No change to the $165,570 total or expiration date (September 30, 2026). Adds stormwater sensors as a pilot program; USGS will fund initial procurement and installation. Data will help floodplain studies and real-time flood monitoring. Motion carried unanimously.
- Amendment No. 5: Stormwater Billing Services (Contract 17755) – With WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly Wood). Increases the amount by $446,070 for a new total of $2,695,119. Extends agreement one year to July 9, 2027, with updated scope and pricing. This is the final amendment as DPW works on making the program more efficient. Motion carried unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- All agenda items were approved unanimously by voice vote with no opposition.
- The 29th and 30th Streets Two-Way Conversion change order was removed from the agenda.
- No other business was brought before the board. The meeting adjourned.
Meeting Transcript
So last year said it will have to be to the government to question the parking lot of that called this statue. So afternoon. I'd like to call the July eighth Board of Public Works meeting an order on Todd Wilson Territory Board and I ask my board members to introduce themselves, please. Michael Jawanza. Dan Hake. Leslie Sholte. And board members Suzy Courtie went to get some water. Um our first item on agenda is the adoption of the July July 8th, 2026 revised agenda. Do I have a motion to adopt the verbized agenda? So moved by Dan Haight. Do I have a second? Seconded by Leslie Schultz. All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Next time on the agenda or approval of minutes, do I have a motion to approve the June 24th meeting minutes? So moved by Leslie Sholty. Do you have a second? Second. Seconded by Segbaka Jawanza. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Next item on our agenda are public hearing resolutions and awards. I'll ask board counsel Benjamin Moracle to read the rules governing public comments. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before we open the floor to public comments, we would like to remind board members and the public of a few ground rules so that everyone can have a fair chance to speak and be heard. It is important that we each observe the following rules. First, each speaker will be limited to two minutes. Second, public comments must reasonably relate to the agenda item under consideration. Third, speakers who stray from the item under consideration or become unduly repetitious may be asked to move on to their next point or include their comments. And finally, attendees who cause disruptions that prevent the board from proceeding through today's agenda reasonably efficiently will be removed. Please remember that the first amendment does not protect some types of threatening speech or incitement to violence. We will deal with those issues as they arise, but we do not anticipate that they will. And now, Mr. Chairman, if you will entertain a motion to adopt these rules, we can proceed to public comments. These rules will be for the next two items. We have a resolution and an award. So moved by Dan Haig. Do I have a second? Second. Seconded by Sebeka Jawaza. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Natalie Stevens.
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