02/17/87 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1987 1 APPROVE TITLE SHEET - POLICE EAST SECTOR BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (126 NORTH NILES AVENUE) Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was being presented at this time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above referred to Title Sheet was approved and signed. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - SYCAMORE - LA SALLE WALKWAY PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that on behalf of the Department of Redevelopment, Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, has requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project which entails the construction of a pedestrian walkway between LaSalle Avenue & Sycamore Street along the St. Joseph River. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above request was approved. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - POLICE EAST SECTOR BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT In a letter to the Board, Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project which entails the interior reconstruction including HVAC-Plumbing & Electrical, Carpentry, Flooring & Decorating of the East Sector Police Substation at 126 North Niles Avenue. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was approved. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS TO PRIVATIZE ON -STREET PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND PARKING GARAGE OPERATIONS Mr. Michael L. Vance, Director, Administration and Finance, requested that the Board take steps to authorize the advertising for contractual services concerning the parking garages and on -site parking system of the City of South Bend. He stated that it is the intent of the City to advertise for proposals concerning the management and operation of the Colfax and St. Joseph Street garages, and the operation of the on -street parking system in the downtown area. He further stated that it would be the City's intent to advertise these as a package to be operated as a private business. Mr. Vance advised that the City has recently done a review of the parking enforcement and the garage operations jusu as it has reviewed other operations such as the Studebaker Museum, the East Race and the animal enforcement operation. Based on research done by his staff and several approaches made by private concerns, Mr. Vance stated that there does appear to be a possibility that savings could be generated by privatizing these two operations. It would be the intent of the City to review proposals submitted to the Board of Public Works and discuss those same proposals with the Common Council before making a decision as to whether to continue public operations or to privatize. Mr. Vance informed the Board that the City has been looking at this aspect for some time and has most recently included Mr. Ted Latkowski who is the Manager of the Bureau of Parking. He reminded members of the Board that parking in the downtown area was revamped and standardized and the meter maids, which were the parking enforcement mechanism utilized, were eliminated. Mr. Vance further stated that parking enforcement is now being handled by the Police Department.