02/12/90 Board of Public Works Minutes

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53 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1990 Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the above bids be referred to the Department of Code Enforcement for review and recommendation. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. AWARD BID - UP TO TWENTY (20) NEW VEHICLES FOR THE 1990 POLICE VEHICLE FLEET Mr. Leszczynski stated that Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak has requested that the Board accept the bid of Gates Chevrolet Corporation, 401 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for up to twenty (20) Chevrolet Caprice Police Package four -door sedans, Model 1BL69. Chief Marciniak indicated that the net price of $12,595.00 per unit was the only offer received on January 22, 1990. The units and price meet the specifications and requirements for the Police Department's uniform squad cars. The only exception to the specifications was the offer of a six (6) inch rather than a five (5) inch spotlight. This exception is acceptable and will pose no problems in the acceptance of the offer. Chief Marciniak noted that the bid of Gates Chevrolet indicated that no orders can be assured after February 23, 1990. Therefore, Chief Marciniak requested the Board's prompt attention to this matter. Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid of Gates Chevrolet as submitted on January 22, 1990, be awarded. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF LESSEE Mr. Leszczynski advised that submitted to the Board today is an Acknowledgement of Lessee which indicates that MNC Leasing Corporation has assigned to Ford Motor Credit Company all of its rights, title, interest and obligations in regards to the Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement dated December 4, 1989 between the City and MNC Leasing. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the referred to Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement is for twelve (12) leaf vacuums purchased by the City and financed through MNC Leasing. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Acknowledgment of Lessee be approved and executed. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. REQUEST OF CITY AWNING OF SOUTH BEND TO ERECT FIFTEEN (15) CANOPIES ON BUILDING AT 209 NORTH MAIN STREET - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Hank Craft, Sales Representative, City Awning of South Bend, 1835 South Franklin Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to erect fifteen (15) canopies on the building at 209 North Main Street known as Main Street Row. Mr. Leszczynski noted that this is the "old Christman Building" and made a motion that the request be referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - SOUTH BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ADDITION Mr. Leszczynski, Director, Public Works, advised that the Department of Public Works is requesting that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for an addition to the Administration Building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He advised that the improvements will connect the lab and administrative offices while providing badly needed office space. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.