07/15/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1986 There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed alley vacations, and no written objections having been filed with the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Mr. Leszczynski advised that favorable comments have been received from the Engineering Department, Area Plan Commission and the Community Development Department concerning these proposed alley vacations. 11 Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Clerk was instructed to forward to the Common Council a favorable recommendation on the above referred to alley vacations subject to any and all utility easements. OPENING AND AWARD OF BID - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY: - 302 EAST KEASEY STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of City -owned property at 302 East Keasey Street, South Bend, Indiana. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. It was noted that the appraised value of this property is $165.00. The following bid was received: JEFF & CRYSTAL WILMA BID: $165.00 1110 South Carroll Street South Bend, Indiana Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the bid of Jeff and Crystal Wilma in the amount of $165.00 was accepted and the matter referred to the City Attorney's office for the drafting of the appropriate Purchase Agreement. AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - DUGDALE SEWER PROJECT In a letter to the Board, Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager, Bureau of Public Construction, recommended that the Board award the bid of Woodruff & Sons, Inc., P.O. Box 450, Michigan City, Indiana, in the amount of $725,975.60 (includes Alternate No. 2) for the above referred to project. It was noted that bids for this project were opened by the Board on July 1, 1986. Mr. Leszczynski further advised that in accordance with the award of this bid, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the bid awarded, subject to funding and subject to the filing of the appropriate Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond. APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - FIRE RESTORATION OF THE FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that L.L. Geans & Sons, Inc. has submitted the Project Completion Affidavit for the above referred to project indicating a final cost of $123,120.31. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved subject to the filing of the appropriate Manufacturer's Warranties. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to Common Council approval of the Petition to vacate the lst north/south alley east of Eddy Street running south from Wayne Street to the lst intersecting