03/20/95 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 1995 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski, President s/James R. Caldwell, Member s/Jenny Pitts Manier, Member ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk Mr. Leszczynski stated that Habitat for Humanity would like to rescind the purchase of City -owned property at 1113 Burns Street. Habitat for Humanity could not build on that site without an adjacent lot, therefore they would like to request permission to return the property to the City. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 17-1995 WHEREAS, this Board previously, by Resolution, approved the transfer of 1113 Burns Avenue to Habitat for Humanity; WHEREAS, the offer of Habitat for Humanity to accept transfer of the aforementioned property was premised on the assumption that the property so mentioned was suitable for the construction of a single-family dwelling; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the aforementioned property is not suitable because of its limited size; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity seeks to withdraw its offer to accept transfer of the aforementioned property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana: 1. That the offer of Habitat for Humanity be, and hereby is rescinded. 2. That Resolution No. 1-1995 previously executed by this Board on January 9, 1995 is hereby declared null and void. 3. That the City of South Bend will retain all right, title and interest in the real property previously described as 1113 Burns Avenue. ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 1995. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski, President s/James R. Caldwell, Member s/Jenny Manier, Member ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO MOVE HOUSE FROM 141 E. IRELAND TO 1351 E. NORMAN Mr. Leszczynski noted that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department, as well as utility companies, for a request by the St. Joseph Building Department to move a home from the rear of 141 E. Ireland Road to 135 E. Norman Street. Additionally, the only street involved is Norman, which will only be crossed. Additionally, the required insurance certificate has been filed and clearances from all utility companies have been obtained. The tentative date of this move is Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Therefore, upon a motion made Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.