05/27/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 1986 1 that the increased cost was for the removal of additional concrete, debris and an underground tank. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF MAHOMET TEMPLE 134 - MAHOMET COURT 93 TO CONDUCT 40TH ANNUAL GALA DAY CELEBRATION PARADE - JUNE 14, 1986 In a letter to the Board, Mr. Donnie L. Johnson, Parade Chairman, Mahomet Temple 134 - Mahomet Court 93, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., 3834 Butternut Street, Oasis of East Chicago, Desert of. Indiana, 46312, advised that the Masonic Shriners and Daughters of Indiana have chosen South Bend, Indiana to hold their 40th Annual Gala Day Celebration, June 12-15, 1986 which will be hosted by Mahomet Temple No. 134 A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Prince Hall Affiliated of East Chicago, Indiana. Mr. Johnson further advised that they are a black organization serving Northwest Indiana. Part of the Gala Day Celebration includes a Gala Day Parade scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 1986 and he is therefore requesting permission to conduct the parade utilizing the following route: Assemble in LaSalle Park, begin north of the park on Linden Avenue, proceed west to Falcon Street, south on Falcon Street to Washington Street, turn left on Washington Street and proceed east to Kaley Street, turn left on Kaley Street to Linden Avenue, turn right on Linden Avenue and proceed across the railroad tracks to Orange Street, proceed east on Orange Street to Walnut Street, turn right on Walnut Street to Washington Street turn left on Washington Street and proceed east on Washington Street and disperse in the Marriott Hotel parking lot. He further advised that the parade will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and is anticipated that approximately 200 to 250 individuals will participate in the parade consisting of marching bands, foot patrol units, motor van units, motorcycle units, automobiles, etc. Mr. Leszczynski advised that this request has been reviewed by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division and they recommend that the request be approved subject to the following route being utilized: Orange Street east to Birdsell, Birdsell south to Washington, Washington east to 100 East Washington (Marriott Hotel). The Marshalling area will be Washington from Olive to Orange. Additionally, Birdsell from Orange to Washington and Washington from Studebaker to Elm will be designated as no parking zones. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the recommendation as submitted with modified route was accepted and the request approved. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the request submitted by the St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society on May 20, 1986, to have Riverside Drive adjacent to Leeper Park designated as a one-way street going west and Park Lane changed to a one-way Street going east for the Leeper Park Art Fair and recommend approval. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved.