10/01/90 Board of Public Works Minutes

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323 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1. 1990 APPROVE REQUEST OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO HAVE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ACT AS THEIR AGENT FOR THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION OF THE TRANSWESTERN BUILDING PROJECT AND REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THIS PROJECT Mrs. DeClercq advised that Ms. Ann E. Kolata, Deputy Executive Director, for Jon R. Hunt, Executive Director, Department of Economic Development, advises that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission requests that the Board of Public Works act as its representative for the demolition of the Transwestern Building in the Studebaker Corridor Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that this would include demolition of the building and removal of any hazardous wastes. Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the request of the Commission for the Board to act as their agent and to advertise for the receipt of bids for this project be approved. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. REQUEST -OF THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION TO ERECT WELCOME SIGN ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - S.W. CORNER OF WESTERN AND CHAPIN - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Thomas C. Miller, 715 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he is writing as a representative of the Near West Side Neighborhood Organization. Mr. Miller noted that the group was recently awarded a grant of $1,000.00 from the City's Good Neighbor Program for the purpose of erecting a welcome sign at the corner of Western Avenue and Chapin Street, specifically, the lot, which is City -owned, on the southwest corner of that intersection. Therefore, they are seeking formal permission to erect the sign on City property. Mr. Miller advised that the sign itself will be four (4) feet high and eight (8) feet wide and stand six (6) feet off the ground. It will be imbedded in a mound of earth one (1) foot high surrounded by landscaping timbers and assorted plantings. They intend to hold the sign well back from the street since its size will be readable from some distance. The precise information on the sign has not yet been determined but the intention is to couple a welcoming statement with a phrase identifying the neighborhood. The face of the sign will be manufactured by Burkhart Advertising and assembled and erected by the organization. The targeted date for completion is October 20, 1990 and the Near West Side Neighborhood Organization is committed to the maintenance of the sign and upkeep of the plantings. Mrs. DeClercq 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 OF SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION TO CONDUCT 2ND ANNUAL RED RIBBON DAY MARCH - OCTOBER 27, 1990 Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Police Department Traffic and the City Attorney's office have reviewed the above referred to request which was submitted to the Board on September 17, 1990 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. APPROVE EXCAVATION BOND Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Engineering Department has recommended that the Excavation Bond for Warner & Sons, Inc., P.O. Box 87, Elkhart, Indiana, be approved effective September 25, 1990. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bond be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.