03/10/03 Board of Public Works Minutes

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006 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2003 APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT ALZHEIMER'S WALK Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic and Lighting, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. William Jack, Alzheimer's Services,108 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to walk on September 13, 2003 beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION -PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY NEAR 500 BLOCK EAST INDIANA Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. Brian Zbrzezny, 514 East Indiana, South Bend, Indiana, has requested to vacate the above referred to alley. The Division of Engineering stated that the garage on Lot 5 requires access from the proposed vacated alley. Currently Lots 4 and 5 have common ownership and the garage is proposed for demolition. The proposed vacation creates a "T" alley which is only one (1) lot deep. Reverse movements for large vehicles to exit are not objectionable. The Fire Department stated that the resident at 518 will not have access to their garage. Area Plan recommends that if the alley is vacated, that it be done so subject to the creation of a cross -access easement and any utility easements that may be necessary. Therefore, Mr. Gilot made a motion to approve this Vacation Petition. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried. The Clerk of the Board will forward a letter to the petitioner with recommendations and/or concerns. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY NEAR THE 1200 BLOCK OF THOMAS STREET Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. David Stevens,1217 Thomas Street, South Bend, Indiana, has submitted a request to vacate the above referred to alley. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Sanitation, Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. The Division of Engineering and Area Plan recommends that if the alley is vacated, that it be done so subject to the creation of a cross -access easement and any utility easements that may be necessary. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to approve this request. Mr. Gilot seconded the motion which carried. The Clerk of the Board will forward a letter to the petitioner with recommendations and/or concerns. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-2003 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO.20-2003 WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on January 11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in good standing is surplus property and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, SERGEANT TERRY ALLEN retired from the South Bend Police Department after twenty (20) years of service and the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend has determined that he has retired in good standing; and WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-22-1 permits and establishes procedure for disposal of personal property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended;