09/30/91 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991 Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all vehicles have been stored more than fifteen (15) days, identification checks had been run for auto theft and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the above request was approved and a date of October 14, 1991, was established for the receiving and opening of sealed bids. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - SIDEWALKS AND CURBS PROJECT - WESTERN AVENUE Mrs. DeClercq stated that Mr. Carl Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering and Ms. Cleo Hickey, Downtown Project Manager, Department of Economic Development, have requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the request be approved. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 1801 FLORENCE - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Victoria M. Kowalski, 1801 Florence Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that she has crippling rheumatoid arthritis and has had a partial amputation of her left foot and she therefore requests that the parking space in front of her residence be designated as a handicapped parking space. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the request be referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST OF RIGHT TO LIFE TO CONDUCT "LIFE CHAIN" ON BARTLETT STREET - OCTOBER 6, 1991 It is noted that the Board is in receipt of a letter from Virginia Black, Right to Life of St. Joseph County, and Mr. Royce Dunn, 3209 Colusa Highway, Yuba City, California, advising that on Sunday, October 6, 1991, a "Life Chain" is proposing to form on both sides of the street on U.S. 31 and Bartlett Streets in South Bend. This is a national event taking part in over 400 cities in the United States and Canada and the purpose of this chain is to give witness/solidarity to the unborn children who die every day in the United States. Most of the participants will be from Christian Churches but anyone is invited. The participants will be encouraged to pray and there will be no shouting or other display of emotion. The Life Chain will not cross streets or interfere with traffic or pedestrians. It will be an hour in length from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and people will be instructed to avoid private property and not park in areas designated as residential or handicapped parking. Mrs. DeClercq advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed this request and approval to utilize Bartlett Street for this event is recommended. It is noted that as Michigan Street is a US highway, the Right to Life must secure permission from the state to utilize that street. Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the request be approved. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST OF BLUE AND GOLD ILLUSTRATED TO GIVE AWAY SAMPLE ISSUES PRIOR TO NOTRE DAME HOME FOOTBALL GAMES BEGINNING OCTOBER 12, 1991 Mr. Leszczynski noted that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request which was submitted to the Board on September 23, 1991, and approval is recommended. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the request be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.