06/17/85 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17, 1985 1 1 Mr. Vance advised that the food booth applications submitted today were received late but were accepted as they do not duplicate efforts of other participants. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above applications as submitted were approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF BUREAU OF HOUSING TO SELL HOUSE AT 1616 SOUTH CARLISLE STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Housing is requesting that the Board of Public Works handle the selling of a house they own at 1616 South Carlisle Street. Mr. Ted Leverman of the Bureau was present at the meeting and advised that the house was originally a Homestead property sold for $1.00. The owner of the house secured a government 312 loan to rehabilitate the property but has now abandoned the property and defaulted on the loan. HUD is now asking that the Bureau sell the house and apply the proceeds to the balance of the loan. Mr. Vance inquired as to what will happen to the amount left after the loan is paid off. Mr. Leverman responded that the Bureau will probably take a loss on the property as the amount of repairs far exceed the market value of the property. Mr. Leszczynski and Ms. Barnard voiced their concerns as to what guarantee the City would have that the property be brought up to code requirements. Board Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer advised that that concern could be addressed in the final agreement. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request of the Bureau of Housing to sell the house at 1616 South Carlisle Street was approved with the stipulation that the legal advertisement contain language that the exterior repairs must be made within thirty (30) days of the purchase of the property. REQUEST TO CONDUCT STREET SERVICES - REV. AARON SCONIERS - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Rev. Aaron Sconiers, 512 E. Monroe, Apt. 1, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he is a licensed minister of the Believers Church of God in Christ and would like permission to preach on street corners in South Bend, particularly Chapin and Washington Streets on Saturdays from July 6, 1985 to September 21, 1985, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The services will consist of singing and testifying and preaching. Additionally, Rev. Sconiers requested permission to use a small amplifier which he will hook-up in the facilities of local proprietorships in the area. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, the Police Department Traffic Division and the City Attorney's office for review and recommendation. REQUESTS TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTIES REFERRED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following block party requests were referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation: 1. Petitioner: Address: Street to be closed: Dates and Times: Purpose: 2. Petitioner: Address: Street to be closed: Dates and Times: Purpose: Pat Clifton 738 East Ewing High Street between July 4, 1985 - 1:30 Family Get-together Ewing and Altgeld p.m. - 10:00 P.M. R. William Jonas, Jr. 1131 East Victoria 1100 block of East Victoria June 29, 1985 - 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Neighborhood Block party