06/03/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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1 b4. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3, 1986 Mrs. Mutzl further stated that she does not understand why the City would want to control the building. Mr. Vance replied that it is because the City owns the building and because it is a historic site which was once the site of a Civil War fort. Mr. David Roos, Mayor Parent's Administrative Assistant, was present and advised that in preliminary contacts with neighborhood groups over a year ago, one group stated their intent to purchase the building but that request was subsequently withdrawn. Further, other groups did not have the financial resources to acquire the building. Mr. Roos stated that an open door policy exists whereby the South Bend Civic Theater, Inc. will share use of the building with other civic groups particularly the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association and the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association. In response to a question from the news media regarding the status of the lawsuit filed as it relates to the City's claim for damage sustained in a fire at the building some time ago, Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar stated that the City is waiting for a trial setting in Superior Court. In response to a further question, Mr. Vance stated that the funds used to proceed with the necessary repairs of the building came from the self insurance fund and further stated that at the present time the City will carry full coverage on the building. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT: - 423 SOUTH HARRIS STREET - 1510 SOUTH ST. JOSEPH STREET In accordance with the bids awarded on May 13, 1986, for the purchase of the City -owned lots at 423 South Harris Street and 1510 South St. Joseph Street, the Purchase Agreements were being submitted at this time for Board approval. It was noted that the property at 423 South Harris Street was sold to Mr. Elberto Garcia, 425 South Harris Street, for the sum of $200.00 and the property at 1510 South St. Joseph Street was sold to Mr. Fidencio Bueno, 210 East Haney Street, for the sum of $80.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Purchase Agreements were approved and the matter referred to the City Attorney's office for the drafting of the appropriate Quit -Claim Deeds. ACCEPT AND APPROVE WARRANTY DEED Mr. Leszczynski advised that Tibor and Margareth Folding have submitted to the City a Warranty Deed for the parcel of property at the corner of Olive and Prairie Avenue. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Deed was accepted and approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (FINAL) - FIREHOUSE THEATRE (FIRE RESTORATION) Mr. Leszczynski advised that L.L. Geans, 1721 North Home Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted Change Order No. 2 (Final) indicating that the contract amount be increased by $7,376.31 for a new contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $123,120.31. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, Change Order No. 2 (Final), as submitted, was approved. APPROVE PETITIONS TO RELEASE ACCRUED TAX AND REMOVE PROPERTY FROM TAX ROLLS Mr. Leszczynski advised that Petitions to Release Accrued Tax and Remove Property from Tax Rolls for the following real estate have been submitted to the Board for approval and execution: