11/01/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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G REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION (LINCOLNWAY WEST GRADE CROSSING AND EWING AVENUE CROSSING) Mr. Leszczynski stated that two agreements were being submitted to the Board for approval with Consolidated Pail Corporation for the installation of rubberized grade crossings at Lincolnway West (U.S. 20) and Ewing Avenue. In accordance with terms of the agreements, the federal government would pay 90% of the cost of the projects, with the city paying 10%. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above agreements were approved. APPROVE ADDENDUM NO. II TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT (BUREAU OF HOUSING) Addendum No. II to the previously approved Community Development contract with the Bureau of Housing for its housing rehabilitation program provided for an increase of $4,262.72 to cover clean-up costs in rehabilitation services, bringing the revised contract amount to $266,988.72. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, Addendum No. II was approved. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 1983 CONTINUED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the proposed holiday schedule for 1983 was continued to the next meeting of the Board APPROVE.SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PIGEON CONTROL ON RIVER BEND PLAZA AND WESTERN AVENUE VIADUCT The Clerk informed the Board that the city's present contract with Franklin Pest Control for pigeon control on River Bend Plaza and the Western Avenue Viaduct expired on December 31st. It was noted that Franklin's current contract for the Plaza and Viaduct for the 1982 calendar year was $850.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Clerk was instructed to solicit proposals for the above service for the year 1983. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Ms. Katherine Barnard, Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforce- ment Office requested permission to advertise for the sale of approximately 17 abandoned vehicles, 14 of which were valued at over $100.00, and all of which were being stored at the Hurwich Impoundment Lot, 1610 Circle Avenue. It was noted that all vehicles had been stored more than the required 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. Kernan and carried, the request was approved and a date of November 15, 1982, established for the receipt of sealed bids. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the following traffic control device: INSTALL TEMPORARY "NO PARKING" - County -City Building and various locations as determined by this bureau. November 2nd only. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above traffic control device was approved.