01/07/85 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1985 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS GENERAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS ACTIVITY The targeted goals for this activity are: 1. Rewiring of Howard Park Senior Citizens' Center 2. Rewiring of Newman Recreation Center 3. Purchasing of recreational items for the King Neighborhood Center 4. Resurfacing of two (2) basketball courts or two (2) tennis courts, based on need, at King Recreation Center , 5. Purchasing stationary playground equipment for Harrison Park The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $50,000.00. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY The targeted goal for this activity is to plant 100 trees within the boundaries of the Community Development Neighborhood Revitalization Area. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $ 5,000.00. ADDENDUM I EL CAMPITO DAY CARE CENTER, INC. EL CAMPITO REHABILITATION ACTIVITY Addendum I extends the timetable of the Contract until September 30, 1985. There is no change in the original Contract amount. ADDENDUM II DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS FREDRICKSON PARK DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Addendum I extends the timetable of the Contract until September 30, 1985. There is no change in the original Contract amount. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Contracts and Addenda were approved and executed. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 1614 SOUTH SCOTT STREET REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Andrew J. Gill, 1107 West Colfax, South Bend, Indiana, indicated that he was interested in purchasing the City -owned property at 1614 South Scott Street, South Bend, Indiana. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City need retain the lot for any reason. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Ms. Katherine Barnard, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, requested permission to advertise for the sale of approximately twelve (12) abandoned vehicles, none of which are valued at over $100.00 and all of which are being stored at Steve and Gene's Auto & Truck Salvage and Repair, 3109 South Gertrude Street, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all vehicles have been stored more than thirty (30) days, identification checks had been run for auto theft and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was approved and a date of January 21, 1985 was established for the receiving and opening of sealed bids. APPROVE EXCAVATION BOND Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the Excavation Bond for Stoner Plumbing and Heating be approved retroactive to January 2, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above referred to Excavation Bond was approved.