09/12/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of Equipment Services for review and recommendation. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT- REDEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET (CD94-604) The above referred to Contract was submitted to the Board for approval, between the City of South Bend, on behalf of the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Division of Redevelopment. The targeted goal for this activity is to provide staffing and technical support for West Washington -Chapin project, Monroe Park, Central Business District, East Bank, Studebaker Corridor, Urban Enterprise Zone, Economic Development Loans, Airport 2010 and various other projects within the City. The total budget of the Redevelopment Administration (CD94-604) Activity shall not exceed $25,000. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above referred to Contract was approved and executed. APPROVE AGREEMENT - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 94-65 - KEMBLE STREET CROSSING AT NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering has requested the approval of the above referred to Agreement with the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Norfolk and Western Railroad for improvements to the crossing at the above rail line. This project will be constructed by the Norfolk and Western Railroad on a "force account" basis per the contract. The Federal Highway Administration will fund ninety percent of the cost of these improvements, the City of South Bend share is ten percent of the cost. The INDOT administers the federal funding program and will inspect and audit the railroad's work. The estimated cost of the project is $48,000. The City's share will be $4,800. Improvements will consist of installing a rubberized crossing on the rail line, reconstructing and resurfacing the Kemble Street roadway through the railroad right of way. APPROVE AGREEMENT - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 94-64 - FORD STREET CROSSING AT GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, has requested the approval of the above referred to Agreement with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Grand Trunk Railroad for improvements to the crossing at the above rail line. This project will be constructed by the Grand Trunk Railroad on a "force account" basis per the contract. The Federal Highway Administration will fund ninety percent of the cost of these improvements, the City of South Bend share is ten percent of the cost. The INDOT administers the federal funding program and will inspect and audit the railroad's work. The estimated cost of the project is $274,000. The City's share will be $27,400. The improvements will consist of removing three of the five tracks in the crossing, constructing new timber crossings at the two remaining tracks, reconstructing and resurfacing the Ford Street roadway through the railroad right-of-way. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS - 1711 & 1713 MARIETTA STREET In accordance with the bid awarded on June 13, 1994, for the purchase of the City -owned lots at 1711 and 1713 Marietta Street, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $310.00 to Ms. Sandra L. Pfaller, 634 East Dubail Street, South Bend, Indiana, the Purchase Agreement was being submitted at this time for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Purchase Agreement was approved and the matter referred to the City Attorney's office for drafting of the appropriate Quit -Claim Deed. APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Kimberly Joy Sipes. The Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide sanitary sewer service to 128 E. Cripe Street, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 03-1129-008902), the Sipe's waive and release any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Consent be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.