03/07/83 Board of Public Works Minutes

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133 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1983 HARRY H. VERKLER, CONST., INC. Bid was signed by Harlan A. 645 Wilber Street Lusk, President, Non -collusion South Bend, Indiana affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $892866.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above bids were referred to the City Engineer's Office for review and recommendation. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3519-1983 (SOUTH BEND AVENUE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT) Mr. Leszczynski stated that this was the date set for the continuation of the public hearing on Improvement Resolution No. 3519-1983 for the construction of sanitary sewers on South Bend Avenue from Edison Road to approximately 300 feet northeast of Charles Street. Mr. Leszczynski stated that in an unplatted area, the number of (� lots to be included in the total assessment is determined by dividing the total front footage of the property abutting the Q works by 100 feet and the rounding up to the nearest whole number. He additionally stated that this formula is based on state statute and the Board does not have any flexibility in computing the assessments. Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer, Board Attorney, read Indiana Code 36-9-21-8 and advised that this. is the state statute used in computing assessments for sewage works. Mr. Charles L. Watson who resides at 51792 West Gatehouse Drive and owns property at 1724 South Bend Avenue appeared before the Board and questioned the computation of his assess- ment. He stated that he has one building on one lot with only one access but is being assessed for two (2) lots. He stated that his lot is being used commercially and cannot be divided. Mr. Carlo Anastasio, 17577 State Road 23, also stated that his situation is identical to that of Mr. Watson and he too would like a clarification of how the assessment was made The Board informed Mr. Watson and Mr. Anastasio that the Board attorney would look into the matter and would be in contact with them with a clarification of the assessment. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Further, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the South Bend Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project was approved and authorized to proceed. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3518-1983 (RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND RIVERSIDE PLACE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski stated that as authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3518-1983, adopted by the Board on February 14, 1983, this was the date set for the public hearing on said Resolution for the construction of sanitary sewers on Riverside Drive and Riverside Place. 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 Preliminary Assessment Roll indicates that the total cost of the Improvement is $89,353.85 with the amount assessed to the City being $57,177.01 and the balance being assessed accordingly to affected property owners.