04/19/93 Board of Public Works Minutes

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16; REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1993 Mr. Horton noted that the low bidder on the Dot Matrix - Narrow Carriage Printer - 24 pin did not meet the minimum resolution requirements. Additionally, the low bidder on the VGA Monitors bid on an "all or nothing" basis. They did not want to stand by this bid if they were not awarded the bid for the entire computer system. Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the recommendations, as outlined above, be accepted and the bids be awarded. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - VACATION OF CEDAR STREET, FROM NOTRE DAME AVENUE WEST TO ST. LOUIS BOULEVARD Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as completed by Mr. William T. Hambling, Director of Project Management, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Inc., 801 East LaSalle Street, P.O. Box 1953, South Bend, Indiana, by Mr. John B. Ford, 1800 Valley American Bank Building, P.O. Box 4577, South Bend, Indiana, as Contact Person for this Petition, to vacate the following street: Cedar Street, from Notre Dame Avenue running West to St. Louis Boulevard, for a distance of approximately 756 feet It is noted that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this vacation from the Fire Department, Police Department and Engineering Department. The Area Plan Commission recommends denial of the Petition and no response was received from the Department of Economic Development. Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller noted that the Petition is legally in order. Mr. Leszczynski advised that he believes this Petition should receive a favorable recommendation from the Board as the closing of Cedar Street will eliminate some dangerous intersections and the traffic pattern can be better controlled around the hospital. He noted that there have been traffic problems in the past and the City has been working with the hospital to alleviate those concerns. Mrs. Mueller noted that there are a number of parking lots off of this street and it is a dangerous area for motorists. She further noted that the recommendation from the Area Plan Commission indicates that the closing of this street would interfere with the traffic pattern. Mr. Leszczynski informed members of the Board that he believes that the Department of Economic Development would recommend against the closing of this street. Further, the Fire Department and the Police Debarment have no objections to this vacation as long as they have access and ambulances have quick easy access to the emergency room. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the hospital did initiate this Petition and he is sure they will look at the emergency room access situation and it will be resolved by the hospital. Mr. Leszczynski further advised members of the Board that Cedar Street is not that important of a through street. Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller advised that she will defer to the Engineering Department's recommendation concerning this matter. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Board forward to the Common Council a favorable recommendation concerning this vacation. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.