tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post3444351854227368676..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-62702737074717059662016-02-25T15:52:55.712-05:002016-02-25T15:52:55.712-05:00August 13, 2014 Indianapolis Board of Public Works minutes ITEM #4 OTHER BUSINESS:<br /><br />&quot;Mr. Bloede made a motion, seconded by Mr. Garrett, to rescind the Covanta contract. He stated that the Covanta contract was awarded by the board on August 6th and did not comply with Indiana Code 36-9-31-4, as it refers to contract awards and amendments; RFP (Request for Proposal); public notice, and a board resolution, which outlines certain findings relevant to the factors set forth to the statute.<br /><br />Director [Lori] Miser mentioned that a motion was made and seconded and asked if legal would respond.<br /><br />Alex Beatty, Office of Corporation Counsel [now with Faegre Baker Daniels] explained that the Covanta contract did not require a RFQ because the contract was amended and awarded. In fact, he mentioned that the provision did not require a RFP or a public hearing notice to be given. Upon a motion by Mr. Bloede, seconded by Mr. Garrett, the motion to rescind the Covanta contract failed 4-2.&quot;<br /><br />Board approval of the Covanta contract would have been rescinded, if not for the efforts of Director Lori Miser and Corporation Counsel Alex Beatty.<br /><br />Thankfully, the Court of Appeals of Indiana is willing to uphold the law.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-91190265639684460792016-02-25T10:13:43.789-05:002016-02-25T10:13:43.789-05:00Then I would guess that the 50 year parking meter contract would also be void.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-26110872856508652752016-02-25T09:31:19.563-05:002016-02-25T09:31:19.563-05:00Again, the Indianapolis Star is a Johnny-come-lately on this story. I guess now they find it useful to go after the Ballard Administration. So much for the fourth estate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-58985858077644152562016-02-24T18:35:55.055-05:002016-02-24T18:35:55.055-05:00<br />If only the City County Council had the guts, decency, and concern for the taxpayers when it came to standing up to a lawless arrogant emperor mayor and his crony deals we call Vision Fleet and Blue Indy.<br /><br />IF ONLY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-32031912344575479252016-02-24T18:23:41.340-05:002016-02-24T18:23:41.340-05:00What was so difficult about this matter that Cynthia J. Ayers could not understand? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com