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Indianapolis Board of Public Works Meeting – July 8, 2026

Other Meetings (A-H)Wednesday, July 8, 2026
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionOther Meetings (A-H)
DateWednesday, July 8, 2026
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2:26

So last year said it will have to be to the government to question the parking lot of that called this statue.

3:30

So afternoon.

3:47

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.

3:55

Michael Jawanza.

3:56

Dan Hake.

3:57

Leslie Sholte.

3:59

And board members Suzy Courtie went to get some water.

4:03

Um our first item on agenda is the adoption of the July July 8th, 2026 revised agenda.

4:10

Do I have a motion to adopt the verbized agenda?

4:14

So moved by Dan Haight.

4:15

Do I have a second?

4:16

Seconded by Leslie Schultz.

4:18

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

4:20

Aye.

4:20

Any opposed?

4:22

That motion carries.

4:24

Next time on the agenda or approval of minutes, do I have a motion to approve the June 24th meeting minutes?

4:31

So moved by Leslie Sholty.

4:33

Do you have a second?

4:35

Second.

4:35

Seconded by Segbaka Jawanza.

4:37

All in favor signify by saying aye.

4:39

Aye.

4:40

Any opposed?

4:41

That motion carries.

4:43

Next item on our agenda are public hearing resolutions and awards.

4:47

I'll ask board counsel Benjamin Moracle to read the rules governing public comments.

4:55

Thank you, Mr.

4:56

Chairman.

5:00

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.

5:04

It is important that we each observe the following rules.

5:06

First, each speaker will be limited to two minutes.

5:09

Second, public comments must reasonably relate to the agenda item under consideration.

5:13

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.

5:20

And finally, attendees who cause disruptions that prevent the board from proceeding through today's agenda reasonably efficiently will be removed.

5:26

Please remember that the first amendment does not protect some types of threatening speech or incitement to violence.

5:30

We will deal with those issues as they arise, but we do not anticipate that they will.

5:33

And now, Mr.

5:34

Chairman, if you will entertain a motion to adopt these rules, we can proceed to public comments.

5:38

These rules will be for the next two items.

5:42

We have a resolution and an award.

5:48

So moved by Dan Haig.

5:49

Do I have a second?

5:50

Second.

5:51

Seconded by Sebeka Jawaza.

5:52

All in favor signify by saying aye.

5:54

Aye.

5:55

Any opposed?

5:56

That motion carries.

6:03

Natalie Stevens.

6:06

Good afternoon, Natalie Steaman, DPW stormwater administrator.

6:10

I have board resolution number 15 2026, which is the petition for the reconstruction of a portion of the Hamilton Regulated Drain.

6:19

DPW staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and adopt resolution number 15 2026, granting a petition by Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of Harold Robert Armstrong, trustee of the Harold Robert Armstrong and Sonia C.

6:33

Armstrong Joint Revocable Trust 10820 and Bradley A.

6:39

Armstrong, each with a common address of 7815 South Sherman Drive for the reconstruction of a portion of the Hamilton regulated drain as further detailed.

6:49

Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of Harold Robert Armstrong, trustee of the Herald Robert Armstrong and Sonia C.

6:57

Armstrong Joint Revocable Trust 10820 and Bradley A.

7:02

Armstrong, each with a common address of 7815 South Sherman Drive has petitioned the board for authorization of the reconstruction of a portion of the Hamilton regulated drain.

7:11

The proposed reconstruction of the drain would allow for the development of the trees at Southport Crossing, Section 1 neighborhood.

7:17

The proposed work would entail replacing the existing drain with 2,211 linear feet of 24-inch pipe and six linear feet of ditch.

7:26

DPW staff reviewed Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of Harold Robert Armstrong, trustee of the Robert Arm Harold Robert Armstrong and Sonia C.

7:35

Armstrong Joint Revocable Trust 10820 and Bradley A.

7:39

Armstrong, each with a common address of 7815 South Sherman Drive's petition for reconstruction of a portion of the Hamilton regulated drain and found that the submitted calculations and plans indicate the proposed improvements are acceptable for the expected flows of the regulated drain.

7:53

As such, DPW staff recommend approval of the petition, which will allow for the development of the site as planned.

8:01

Thank you, Natalie.

8:02

Is there anyone from the public who would like to speak on resolution number 15?

8:11

Seeing none, are there any questions from our board members?

8:18

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve resolution number 15 2026?

8:25

So moved by Sebeka Jawanza.

8:27

Do I have a second?

8:28

Seconded by Susie Cordy.

8:30

All in favor signify by saying aye.

8:32

Aye.

8:33

Any opposed?

8:34

That motion carries.

8:35

Thank you, Natalie.

8:36

Uh Nathan Sheets, next one.

8:38

Good afternoon.

8:40

Uh this is a public-private partnership agreement for Project ST 26101.

8:46

2026 Indianapolis Local Roads of Reconstruction Program with GM Development LLC.

8:53

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve a public-private partnership agreement pursuant to IC 523 with GM Development LLC for the development and construction of Project ST 26101.

9:08

The 2026 Indianapolis Local Roads Reconstruction Program.

9:12

Work under the 2026 Indianapolis Local Roads Reconstruction Program will consist of milling and resurfacing, HMA deep patching, and concrete pavement patching and repairs to local roads throughout Indianapolis.

9:25

Program work may also include minor striping, pedestrian signals, and improvements to sidewalks, curbs, rants, and crosswalks.

9:32

Under the public-private agreement, DPW will assign areas of local roads to the selected development team with each assignment constituting a project with its own precise scope, guaranteed maximum price to be determined collaboratively between DPW and the development team.

9:50

IC 52381 authorizes a governmental body to enter into an a public private agreement for any combination of the development, financing, or operation with respect to all or a portion of any new or existing transportation infrastructure project.

10:07

The statute requires that the selection of a contractor to enter into a public private agreement be made via a request for proposal, also known as an RFP.

10:16

For project ST 26101, the 2026 Indianapolis Local Roads Reconstruction Program, DPW and the city's purchasing division issued RFP 14 DPW-1797 to solicit proposals.

10:32

On June 5th, 2026, four proposals were received.

10:37

DPW reviewed and scored the proposals, and now recommends to the Board of Public Works that a public private agreement be awarded to GM Development LLC for the development and construction of the program as they are qualified, offer and provide the best scored proposal per the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, namely experience, financial capacity, project approach, and XPE participation.

11:05

And if you have questions or concerns, I'd be happy to try to answer them.

11:09

Thank you.

11:10

This is open for public.

11:11

Is there anybody here in the public who would like to speak regarding this award?

11:17

CNN, do I have any questions from board members?

11:20

Yeah, just a quick one.

11:22

Um so who is GM Development?

11:23

I assume they're a team of folks like are there people that were at Cities Work with before?

11:27

Yeah, they are.

11:28

Uh Mark, do you want to kind of explain the process?

11:32

Yeah, so uh GM is Greg Mart's development.

11:35

They are a developer team.

11:37

Um historically, they've done a lot of bot work on vertical building constructions for local governments across the state.

11:44

Uh within the last several years, probably three three or five years.

11:47

I don't know off the top of my head exactly.

11:49

State law was changed to allow for bot procurement to be used on horizontal and roadway work.

11:54

And so while we have not seen them used frequently at the Department of Public Works, because we don't do a lot of vertical building work, um, this is one of the early opportunities for them to get in on this.

12:03

So, yeah, they are very experienced in the state of Indiana, very experienced with bot contracts.

12:08

Nope, sounds good.

12:09

Um I would add to their developer team, and so they will engage with an engineering firm and a contractor uh to deliver this work.

12:17

Nope, sounds good.

12:18

Didn't know the contract type.

12:21

Thank you.

12:21

Any other questions?

12:25

CNN, do I have a motion to approve this bid award of ST 26101?

12:30

So move.

12:31

So moved by Dan Hake.

12:32

Do I have a second?

12:35

Second by uh Leslie Schulte, all in favor, signify by saying aye.

12:39

Aye.

12:39

Any opposed?

12:41

Seeing that motion carries.

12:42

Thank you, everyone.

12:43

This public hearing is now closed.

12:45

Next item on the agenda are resolutions.

12:47

Natalie Stevens, please.

12:50

I have board resolution number 16 2026.

12:53

Uh petition for modification of an encroachment upon the right-of-way of the Hamilton Regulated Drain.

12:59

Uh DBW staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and adopt resolution number 16 2026, granting a petition by Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of Harold Robert Armstrong, trustee of the Harold Robert Armstrong and Sonia C.

13:12

Armstrong Joint Revocable Trust 10820 and Bradley A.

13:16

Armstrong, each with a common address of 7815 South Sherman Drive for modification of and encroachment upon the right-of-the-Hamilton regulated drain, as further detailed in the petition.

13:29

Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of Harold Robert Armstrong, trustee of the Harold Robert Armstrong and Sonia C.

13:36

Armstrong Joint Revocable Trust 10820 and Bradley A.

13:39

Armstrong, each with a common address of 7815 South Sherman Drive, has petitioned the board for approval of modification of an encroachment upon the right-of-the-Hamilton regulated drain.

13:49

The requested approval of modification and encroachment would allow for the development of the trees at Southport Crossing, Section 1 neighborhood.

13:57

This construction would entail replacing the existing drain with 2,211 linear feet of 24-inch pipe and six linear feet of ditch within the regulated drain right away on their property and reducing the easement width to 50 feet.

14:11

DPW staff reviewed Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of Harold Robert Armstrong, trustee of the Harold Robert Armstrong and Sonya C.

14:19

Armstrong Joint Revocable Trust 10820 and Bradley A.

14:23

Armstrong, each with a common address of 7815 South Sherman Drive's petition for modification of an encroachment upon the Hamilton regulated drain right away, including proposed construction and found that the submitted calculations and plans indicate the proposed improvements are acceptable for the expected flows of the regulated drain.

14:40

The proposed encroachment will allow for the continued unaffected operation of the regulated drain based on the information reviewed by DPW.

14:48

As such, DPW staff recommend approval of the petition, which will allow for the development of the site as planned.

14:54

So basically, this easement is being relocated and modified, which is what warranted the need for both the reconstruction modification and encroachment petitions.

15:03

So that's why we have a little bit of repetition there.

15:05

But happy to answer any questions.

15:08

Thank you, Natalie.

15:09

Any questions?

15:11

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve the resolution?

15:14

So moved by Leslie Schultz.

15:16

Do I have a second?

15:17

Seconded by Sebeka Jawanza.

15:19

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

15:21

Aye.

15:22

Any opposed?

15:23

That motion carries.

15:25

Uh Natalie Stephen, next one, please.

15:27

Thank you.

15:27

Uh I have board resolution number 19 2026, which is a petition for encroachment into the right-of-way of the Yonts regulated drain.

15:34

DPW staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and adopt resolution number 19, 2026, granting a petition by Forum A.

15:42

Parik on behalf of Best Auto LLC, Mr.

15:45

Rajish Bavar for encroachment into the right-of-way of the Yance Regulated Drain as further detailed in this petition.

15:53

Forum A.

15:54

Parik on behalf of Best Auto LLC, Mr.

15:57

Rajish Bavar has petitioned the board for approval of encroachment into the right-of-the-onts regulated drain.

16:03

The requested approval of encroachment would allow additional parking space to be constructed on the parcel.

16:08

This construction would entail 804 square feet of parking space pavement, 38 square feet of additional drive, and 21 linear feet of precast concrete curb within the regulated drain right away on their property.

16:20

DPW staff reviewed Forum A Parik on behalf of Best Auto LLC, Mr.

16:25

Raj Shbabar's petition for encroachment into the Yonts regulated drain right away, including proposed construction and found that the proposed improvements are acceptable.

16:34

The proposed encroachment will allow for the continued unaffected operation of the regulated drain based on the information reviewed by DPW.

16:42

As such, DPW staff recommend approval of the petition, which will allow for development of the site as planned.

16:48

Happy to answer any questions.

16:50

Thank you.

16:50

Are there any questions?

16:53

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve this resolution?

16:58

So moved by Leslie Schulte.

17:00

Do I have a second?

17:02

Seconded by Dan Haig.

17:03

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

17:05

Aye.

17:06

Any opposed?

17:07

The motion carries.

17:08

Thank you, Natalie.

17:09

Thank you.

17:10

Next item on our agenda are bid awards.

17:11

Nathan Sheese, please.

17:13

Yes, this is uh justification for bid award for project L D 24045, Emmerksville Dam removal with Monroe LLC.

17:23

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to award LD 24045, Emmerich's Villam removal to Monroe LLC in the total not to exceed amount of 677,75 dollars on the basis that they are the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

17:43

Project LDE 24045, Emmerich's Field Dam removal consists of the removal of the Emmerxville Dam.

17:50

Substantial completion is scheduled for December 18th, 2026, with final completion scheduled for February 16th, 2027.

17:58

The engineer's estimate for construction on this project was 1,054,000 $54,000 ten dollars.

18:07

On June 18, 2026, eight bids were received.

18:11

The low bidder was Monroe LLC in the not to exceed amount of $677,705, which was 35.7% lower than the engineers' estimate.

18:22

Their part six XBE participation indicates that they made a good faith effort to meet the owner's goals of 1583 and 1 participation with 13.6 percent MBE 7.4 percent WBE 0.3 percent BBE and 0% DOBE.

18:40

Their post-bid submittal subcontractor supply participation shows how those goals would be met.

18:45

The Office of Minority and Women Business Development reviewed Monroe LLC submittal and found that they've put forth a good faith effort.

18:53

And if you have questions or concerns, thank you, Nathan.

18:56

Any questions?

18:58

Do you have any concerns that it's three by per 36% lower than the engineers' estimate?

19:03

So uh we did have our engineers review all the bids.

19:08

In fact, there were um five uh contractors that were below the engineers' estimate.

19:13

Um while this number is substantial, um we did look at some of the uh quantities and and uh items that were listed.

19:22

Um this particular contractor did have a lower MOBE and DMO cost, but those are um kind of where the contractor throws most of their profits because there is a mobilization and a defined demobilization that's going to occur when you do the project.

19:38

Um so uh we don't believe that there's any concerns.

19:41

In fact, I think that uh you guys see a lot of these bid awards.

19:45

Um we're seeing very favorable bid prices, and I think that's uh that's a good thing.

19:49

It allows us to stretch uh stretch the dollar and and do some things we would otherwise not be able to do.

19:56

Yeah.

19:58

Any other questions?

20:00

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the bid award?

20:03

So moved by Dan Haig.

20:04

Do I have a second?

20:06

Second.

20:06

That's seconded by Sebeka Jwans.

20:08

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

20:10

Aye.

20:11

Any opposed?

20:13

That motion carries.

20:14

Uh next bid award, Nathan, please.

20:16

Yes, this is for project ST 34044.

20:20

This is post road and Troy roundabout uh for HSIP funds for fiscal year 2025 with Wreath Riley Construction Company Inc.

20:29

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to award ST 34044, post road and Troy Avenue roundabout to Wreith Riley Construction Company Inc.

20:42

in the total not to exceed amount of 1,255,052 and 94 cents on the basis that they are the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

20:52

Project ST 34044, post road and Troy roundabout consists of intersection improvements with a roundabout at the intersection of post and Troy.

21:01

Substantial completion is scheduled for October 31st, 2027, with final completion scheduled for July 28, 2028.

21:10

The engineers' estimate for construction on the project was 1,621,384.

21:17

On April 9th, 2026, 10 bids were received.

21:21

The low bidder was Reath Riley Construction Company Inc.

21:24

and the not to exceed amount of $1,255,052 and 94 cents, which was 12.73% lower than the engineer's estimate.

21:34

Their part six XBE participation indicates that they made a good faith effort to meet the owner's goals of 1583 and 1 participation with 8.654% MBE, 5.151% WBE, 0% VBE, and 0.573% DOBE.

21:53

Their post bid submittal subcontractor supplier participation shows how those goals would be met.

21:58

The Office of Minority and Women Business Development reviewed Wreath Riley Construction Company Inc.'s submittal and found that they've put forth a good faith effort.

22:07

And again, if you've got questions or concerns about this particular bit award, I'd be happy to try to answer them.

22:12

Thank you, Nathan.

22:13

Any questions?

22:17

Susie?

22:18

You know, I love a good roundabout, Nathan.

22:21

Um I think when I was on the council like back in 2018, those three were awarded and post and Raymond got approved and finished two years ago.

22:32

And so this one won't be finished until July of 28.

22:35

Yeah, there's some substantial uh relocations that we have to do from a utility perspective.

22:40

And then obviously with the proximity, as you're well aware with the proximity to the school, um we try to minimize the uh amount of closure time that's gonna be a good thing.

22:48

And I see a really good job.

22:50

So on this particular one, I think the way we've got this set up, uh a maximum 60-day closure in order to do the tie-ins.

22:57

Um there will be some disruptions to traffic, obviously, uh with relocations of utilities, but the intent is to um get in and and and get out with minimal closures through the area.

23:08

So Franklin and Raymond probably won't get down to what 2032, maybe.

23:13

Um Franklin and Rawls I know that one's coming.

23:18

Yeah.

23:19

But the one at Franklin and Raymond.

23:21

Don't we have one scheduled for that?

23:24

Dan Parker gave you the rehabilital okay.

23:26

I'll have to double check on that.

23:28

Yeah, I'll let you I'll let you know on that.

23:30

Thank you.

23:30

No more questions from me.

23:34

Thank you, Susie.

23:37

We got any other questions.

23:39

Do I have a motion to approve the bid award?

23:42

So move.

23:42

So move by Susie Courty.

23:43

Do you have a second?

23:44

Second.

23:45

Seconded by Sebaka Jawans.

23:46

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

23:48

Aye.

23:49

Any opposed?

23:50

That motion carries.

23:52

Thank you, Nathan.

23:53

Uh next item on our agenda are change orders.

23:57

Um we do not have any change orders.

24:00

We move we removed the 29th and 30th Street two-way conversion.

24:04

Um we got change orders and final acceptances.

24:07

Nathan Shees, please.

24:09

Yep, thank you.

24:10

This is change order number two, final and final acceptance for project BK 25040.

24:17

This is the Monument Circle and Market Street Brick Repair 2025 contract with Olco Inc.

24:23

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute change order number two, final and final acceptance to BK 25040, monument circle and market street brick repair with Olco Inc.

24:37

in a decreased amount of seven cents for a final total contract amount of four hundred and sixty-eight thousand nine hundred forty-nine dollars and ninety-three cents with no change to substantial and final completion dates.

24:50

Change order number one, final and final acceptance provides compensation and quantity adjustments.

24:55

Uh basically, this is uh the end of the project.

25:00

We drew up all the quantities and uh that is uh this particular action here.

25:03

Contract change order number two, final and final acceptance accounts for no change to substantial and final completion dates.

25:10

And if you have questions or concerns look like you cut it pretty close with negative seven cents.

25:20

Um we have any questions CNN.

25:24

Do I have a motion to approve this final acceptance and final change order?

25:28

So moved by Sebeka Jolanta.

25:30

Do I have a second?

25:31

Seconded by Dan Hake.

25:33

All in favor signify by saying aye.

25:35

Aye.

25:35

Any opposed?

25:37

That motion carries.

25:38

Our next item on the agenda are for professional services agreements.

25:42

Uh Natalie Stephen, please.

25:44

Thank you.

25:45

I have a professional services agreement for the for LD 11088, Indianapolis North Levy Passive Floodgate maintenance with floodbreak LLC.

25:58

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute a new professional services agreement for maintenance of the Indianapolis North Levy Passive Floodgate with floodbreak LLC in the not to exceed total agreement amount of $52,500 with an agreement expiration date of December 31st, 2027.

26:19

This agreement will allow floodbreak LLC to perform a section by section inspection of the Indianapolis North Levy passive floodgate and provide any maintenance needed, including the replacement of anywhere items.

26:31

Once maintenance is complete, floodbreak will provide the city with a full inspection report and a flood readiness certification for the floodgate.

26:39

So this is our um we have a passive wall, it's on the Indy North Levy, so it's right around Butler's campus.

26:46

Um basically this is part of our accredited levy with Army Corps, and so part of that is we are required on a on a cycle to maintain and test this wall.

26:59

So this um this passive wall basically allows as flood water fills up the wall opens.

27:05

Um so phase one of this is performing inspection and any maintenance.

27:09

So floodbreak is the company that did the original installation.

27:13

So we're gonna have them come out, show our team how they do their maintenance and inspection and then perform any repairs that are needed.

27:22

So I think this is one of our only passive wall closures on our levy, but it's a pretty important one because it's part of our accreditation.

27:30

So happy to answer any questions on that.

27:33

Thank you, Natalie.

27:34

Are there any questions?

27:37

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the uh amendment?

27:42

Is it an amendment?

27:43

No.

27:44

Agreement.

27:45

So move.

27:46

So move by Sebeka Jolanta.

27:48

Do I have a second?

27:50

Seconded by Susie Cordy.

27:52

All in favor signify by saying aye.

27:54

Aye.

27:55

Any opposed?

27:56

That motion carries.

27:58

Uh next, PSA, Mark St.

28:01

John.

28:01

Thank you.

28:02

Uh Mark St.

28:03

John, Chief Engineer for DPW.

28:04

I have before you a professional services agreement for SY-25-087, the 2026-2028 pavement inventory uh with applied research associates incorporated.

28:16

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute SY-25-087, 2026 to 2028 pavement inventory, thoroughfare residential, a new professional services agreement for survey services with applied research associates incorporated, and the not-to-exceed total agreement amount of two million dollars with an agreement expiration date of December 31st, 2028.

28:40

Project SY-25-087 is for pavement inventory update.

28:45

It provides field data collection in support of various asset inventories for use in DPW's infrastructure asset management plan.

28:52

The first inventory type will consist of pavement assets and will support physical condition and ride quality inspections.

28:58

The second inventory type will include may include street signs required to comply with the federal highway administration MUTCD and associated retroact reflectivity requirements.

29:08

The third inventory type may consist of other municipal assets located within the city's right-of-way network.

29:14

Applied research associated incorporate applied research associates incorporated XBE participation will include 15% to VS Engineering, 8% to DB Engineering, 3% to Bravio Services, and 1% to redemption engineering.

29:29

Applied Research Associates was selected through RFQ 2026-1.

29:33

Happy to answer any questions.

29:35

Thank you, Mark.

29:36

Are they any questions?

29:39

CNN, do I have a motion to approve?

29:41

Sorry.

29:42

Go ahead.

29:43

So the applied research associates does not have an office in town.

29:48

Is the work expected to be done in town, or is this uh with GIS data?

30:00

So the primary work is um pavement inventory, which is them actually in the field can collecting um set um the actual pavement inventory.

30:08

They'll be using LIDAR trucks and and lasers to collect that data.

30:14

And so how are they going to do that if they don't have an office in town?

30:21

Like, so this is the second time we've used this group second or third time we've used ARA in the past.

30:28

Yes.

30:28

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

30:29

So we're very familiar with the company and the product that they deliver, yes.

30:36

Thank you.

30:38

Good question.

30:39

Any other questions?

30:41

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve this uh professional services agreement?

30:46

Summit.

30:47

So moved by Susie Cordy.

30:49

Do I have a second?

30:50

Seconded by Dan Haig.

30:52

All in favor signify by saying aye.

30:54

Aye.

30:55

Any opposed?

30:56

That motion carries.

30:58

Uh professional services amendments.

31:01

Mark St.

31:02

John, please.

31:03

Yes, I have before you amendment number one to ENG-25-009.

31:08

On call transportation design services with Lockmiller Group Incorporated.

31:12

The engineering division recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute amendment one to ENG-25-009.

31:20

On call transportation design services with Lockmiller Group Incorporated.

31:24

This amendment will provide additional subconsultants with no change to the total agreement amount of one million dollars and no change to the agreement expiration date of December 31st, 2028.

31:34

Amendment one provides additional subconsultants for design services and associated work to complete the projects assigned under this on-call contract.

31:41

Happy to answer any questions on this one.

31:44

Any questions on this amendment?

31:46

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the amendment?

31:49

So moved.

31:50

So moved by Sebeka Juwanza.

31:52

Do I have a second?

31:53

Second.

31:54

Seconded by Dan Hake.

31:55

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

31:57

Aye.

31:58

Aye.

31:58

Any opposed?

32:00

That motion carries.

32:02

Uh next amendment, Natalie Stevens, please.

32:05

Thank you.

32:06

I have amendment number one to SY25006, USGS Stream Gauging 2026 with United States Geological Survey USGS.

32:16

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute amendment one to SY26005 USGS Stream Gauging 2026, a professional services agreement with the United States Geological Survey with no change to the total agreement amount of 165,570 and no change to the expiration date of 930, 2026.

32:39

The amendment is to add stormwater sensors to the annual agreement, and the United States Geological Survey will fund the initial fee for procurement and installation of the sensors.

32:49

Amendment one provides a yearly agreement along with the addition of stormwater sensors and is a continuation of the city's portion of funding.

32:57

Um 25 USGS operated stream gauging stations and the data the data is extremely valuable to the city for several ongoing programs such as water quality studies for the stormwater NPDES permit, floodplain studies, master planning for future capital improvement projects, and real-time data on stream elevations during flood conditions.

33:16

Um so this we're really excited about this one.

33:19

This is a pilot program that USGS reached out to us about, and um, you know, we already have our stream gauges with them, and this is I will preface that this is um not related to Eagle Creek in any way.

33:30

This is part of our annual contract with USGS.

33:33

Um, but these flood sensors will allow us to place their they're a little bit more of a simplified version of their gauges, and they'll allow us to place them in places where we feel like um there are areas that are prone to flooding, and we'll be able to see real-time data during rain events.

33:50

And so I think this is gonna allow us to because we we usually go out and investigate these areas, but after a flood event, but sometimes the rain has already drained down, so it doesn't always give us a good picture of what what's happening during a storm event.

34:04

So it'll give us that data and also allow us to reallocate our resources a little bit better during large rain events um and help us better inform and collaborate with emergency services for certain neighborhoods that may only have that may have limited access.

34:20

So we're pretty excited about this.

34:22

Um and the purpose of this amendment was just to get these sensors put in this agreement so that we could get USGS started and get the installations going, and then you'll see them in the annual agreements going forward with them.

34:37

I just wanted to get it rolled in so that as we do the new one in October, everything's already in place.

34:42

So happy to answer any questions, though.

34:44

Very good explanation.

34:46

Guys got any questions Do I have a motion to approve this amendment?

34:51

So moved so moved by Dan Haig.

34:53

Do I have a second?

34:54

Seconded by Leslie Sulty.

34:56

All in favor signify by saying aye.

34:58

Aye.

34:59

Any opposed?

35:00

Seeing that motion carries.

35:02

Thank you, Natalie.

35:03

Uh next item, John Cenaros.

35:10

Thank you, Mr.

35:11

Chairman and members of the board.

35:13

I'm John C.

35:14

Snettles, DPW billing program manager.

35:17

Um DPW staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute amendment number five to City Count County Contract 1775, a professional service agreement with WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure Inc., uh, formerly known as Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions for stormwater billing services and the increased amount of 446,077 for a new total not to exceed amount of 2,695,119.

35:52

This amendment will extend the agreement for an additional year with an updated expiration date of July 9th, 2027, and provides updated scope of services, pricing, project schedule, and key staff.

36:06

Um so DPW holds this contract with WSP for stormwater stormwater billing services, which include the billing and collection of the stormwater user fees, um, preparation of the data of taxable parcels for submission to the Marion County uh treasurer for both spring and fall billing periods, uh the master account file and database management, audit reporting and other related services required to support the Marion County stormwater management district.

36:35

This is the fifth and final final amendment as we are currently working on some processes to make this program more efficient.

36:42

Uh this amendment renews DPW's agreement with WSP USA for another year with additional compensation, including labor rate increases for staff.

36:52

And I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

36:55

Thank you, John.

36:56

Do we have any questions?

37:00

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the amendment?

37:03

So moved.

37:04

So moved by Sebeka Jawanza.

37:05

Do I have a second?

37:07

Seconded by Susie Courty.

37:08

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

37:11

Aye.

37:11

Any opposed?

37:12

Seeing none that motion carries.

37:14

Thank you, John.

37:15

Thank you.

37:17

Uh no other business to come before the board, so I'll ask for an adjournment.

37:22

Do I have a motion to adjourn?

37:24

So moved by Susie Courty, do I have a second?

37:26

Seconded by Sebeka Jawanza.

37:28

Thank you.

37:29

All this meeting is adjourned.

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Summary of Proceedings

Indianapolis Board of Public Works Meeting – July 8, 2026

The Indianapolis Board of Public Works convened on July 8, 2026, at an unspecified time in the afternoon. The meeting was called to order by Chair Todd Wilson, with board members Michael Jawanza, Dan Hake, Leslie Sholte, and Susie Courtie present. The board unanimously approved the revised agenda, prior meeting minutes, and then moved through a series of public hearings, resolutions, bid awards, change orders, and professional services agreements. No public comments were offered on any agenda item. All votes were unanimous unless noted otherwise.

Consent Calendar

  • Adoption of the July 8, 2026 Revised Agenda – Motion by Dan Hake, seconded by Leslie Sholte. Passed unanimously.
  • Approval of June 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes – Motion by Leslie Sholty, seconded by Sebeka Jawanza. Passed unanimously.
  • Adoption of Public Hearing Rules – Motion by Dan Haig, seconded by Sebeka Jawaza. Passed unanimously (rules applied to the next two items: a resolution and an award).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during any agenda item.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution No. 15-2026 – Reconstruction of Hamilton Regulated Drain (Petition by Davis Building Group LLC on behalf of the Armstrong trust and Bradley A. Armstrong). DPW Stormwater Administrator Natalie Stevens presented the staff recommendation to approve. The work involves replacing 2,211 linear feet of 24-inch pipe and 6 linear feet of ditch to allow development of the Trees at Southport Crossing, Section 1 neighborhood. Staff found the plans acceptable. No board questions. Unanimous approval.
  • Public-Private Partnership Agreement – Project ST 26101 (2026 Indianapolis Local Roads Reconstruction Program) – Presented by Nathan Sheets (DPW). Awarded to GM Development LLC (Greg Mart’s development team) based on RFP 14 DPW-1797, with four proposals received on June 5, 2026. Board member Susie Courtie asked about GM Development’s experience; Mark St. John explained they are experienced with vertical BOT projects and now expanding to horizontal/roadway work, and they will engage an engineering firm and contractor. Unanimous approval.
  • Resolution No. 16-2026 – Modification of Encroachment upon Hamilton Regulated Drain (same petitioner). Natalie Stevens explained the easement is being relocated and modified to allow the same Southport Crossing development. Unanimous approval.
  • Resolution No. 19-2026 – Encroachment into Yonts Regulated Drain (Petition by Forum A. Parik on behalf of Best Auto LLC, Mr. Rajish Bavar). Proposed 804 sq ft of parking pavement, 38 sq ft of additional drive, and 21 linear feet of curb within the drain right-of-way to allow additional parking. Unanimous approval.
  • Bid Award – Project LD 24045, Emmerksville Dam Removal – Low bidder Monroe LLC at $677,705 (35.7% lower than engineer’s estimate of $1,054,010). Eight bids received June 18, 2026. Board member questioned the large variance; Nathan Sheets explained the contractor’s lower mobilization/demobilization costs and noted favorable bid prices. Unanimous approval.
  • Bid Award – Project ST 34044, Post Road and Troy Avenue Roundabout – Low bidder Wreath Riley Construction Co. Inc. at $1,255,052.94 (12.73% lower than engineer’s estimate of $1,621,384). Ten bids received April 9, 2026. Susie Courtie noted the project timeline (substantial completion Oct 31, 2027; final completion July 28, 2028) and noted a similar roundabout at Post and Raymond finished two years ago. Mark St. John explained utility relocations and a maximum 60-day closure. Unanimous approval.
  • Change Order No. 2 (Final) – Project BK 25040, Monument Circle & Market Street Brick Repair – Presented by Nathan Sheets. Final decrease of $0.07, ending contract amount at $468,949.93. No change to completion dates. Unanimous approval.
  • Professional Services Agreement – LD 11088, Indianapolis North Levy Passive Floodgate Maintenance – Natalie Stevens presented. Agreement with FloodBreak LLC for $52,500, expiring Dec 31, 2027, to perform inspection, maintenance, and provide a flood readiness certification. Required for Army Corps levy accreditation. Unanimous approval.
  • Professional Services Agreement – SY-25-087, 2026-2028 Pavement Inventory – Mark St. John presented. New agreement with Applied Research Associates Inc. for $2,000,000, expiring Dec 31, 2028, covering pavement condition surveys, sign retroreflectivity, and other assets. Board member asked about the company’s local office; St. John confirmed they have worked with them before and they use LIDAR trucks. Unanimous approval.
  • Amendment No. 1 to ENG-25-009 – On-Call Transportation Design Services (Lockmiller Group Inc.) – Mark St. John presented. Adds subconsultants with no change to $1,000,000 total or Dec 31, 2028 expiration. Unanimous approval.
  • Amendment No. 1 to SY25006 – USGS Stream Gauging 2026 – Natalie Stevens presented. Adds stormwater sensors to the existing $165,570 agreement (no change in total); USGS will fund initial procurement/installation. Sensors will provide real-time flood data. Unanimous approval.
  • Amendment No. 5 to City-County Contract 1775 – Stormwater Billing Services (WSP USA) – John C. Snettles presented. Increases amount by $446,077 to a new total of $2,695,119, extends agreement to July 9, 2027. This is the final amendment as DPW works on making the program more efficient. Unanimous approval.

Key Outcomes

  • All resolutions, bid awards, change orders, and professional services agreements were approved unanimously as recommended by DPW staff.
  • No public testimony was offered.
  • The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn (Susie Courtie, seconded by Sebeka Jawanza).

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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