05/04/92 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1992 the purpose of the street closure was for a private function and therefore does not meet the normal requirements for a block party. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation to deny the request be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried and the request was denied. APPROVE REQUEST OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL SALE ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - MAY 8-9, 1992 It is noted that Mr. Martin J. Moorman, Chairman, St. Joe Valley Knights of Columbus Councils, 60155 Ruby Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the St. Joseph Valley Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, consisting of ten (10) local Councils, requested permission to conduct their annual "Tootsie Roll Drive" on Friday, May 8, 1992 and Saturday, May 9, 1992, utilizing the public right-of-way in front of the downtown Osco Drug Store. Mr. Moorman noted that they have participated in this program for the past fourteen (14) years to assist agencies who work with the mentally retarded in St. Joseph County. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUESTS TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT AREA: - BID PACKAGE #1 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - AVANTI BUILDING - BID PACKAGE #2 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CLOSURE/REMOVAL Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised that on behalf of the Department of Economic Development, he requests that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT AREA: - BID PACKAGE #1 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - BUILDING AT 216 W. GARST ST. - BID PACKAGE #2 - DEMOLITION - BUILDING AT 216 W. GARST Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised that on behalf of the Department of Economic Development, he requests that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. REQUESTS REFERRED: Upon two (2) separate motions made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the following requests were referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation: OF MAENNERCHOR CLUB TO CLOSE SYCAMORE STREET, FROM COLFAX TO LA SALLE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANNUAL PICNIC - AUGUST 16, 1992 Ms. Lynn Byam, Treasurer, Maennerchor Club, 219 Sycamore Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Board an Application For Use Of And Blocking Of Access To Public Right -Of -Way For A Party Or Similar Event, requesting that Sycamore Street, between Colfax and LaSalle, be closed on Sunday, August 16, 1992, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. for the Maennerchor Club Annual Picnic. - OF 1992 COMMITTEE FOR THE CROP WALK TO CONDUCT ANNUAL WALK - OCTOBER 4, 1992 Ms. Jeanette S. Cox, Arrangements Committee, 1992 CROP Walk,