07/13/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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2 REGULAR MEETING OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF 208 CHAPIN STREET JULY 13, 1981 Mr. Leszczynski advised that, in accordance with the wishes of the Common Council, the sale of 208 Chapin Street had been re -advertised for sale with bids to be received on July 13th. He advised that one bid had been received from Mr. Michael A. Jurek, 202 South Chapin Street, in the amount of $1,661.00, which was one dollar higher than the offering price previously established by the Board. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the bid of Michael A. Jurek in amount of $1,661.00 was approved. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3509, 1981 (GRADING AND PAVING OF ALLEY, HARTER HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION) This was the date set for holding a public hearing on the grading and concrete paving of the east -west alley between Angela Boulevard and Pokagon Street running from St. Joseph Street to Foster Street, authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3509, 1981, adopted by the Board on June 29, 1981. 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 property owners affected by the Improvement Resolution had been sent notice of the hearing and the preliminary assessment for the repair work. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the total cost of the project was estimated at `$9,569.89. Mr. Bruce Bondurant, an affected resident and attorney representing the property owners, expressed concern about an increase in the actual cost of the project. Mr. Leszczynski advised him that the preliminary assessment of costs which had been mailed to the property.owners would not increase and could possibly decrease somewhat after actual costs for work done was known. He anticipated that the project could be started within 30 to 40 days and would be completed prior to fall. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the public hearing was closed and the Engineering Department was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications in order to advertise for bids on the project. APPROVE REQUEST TO RE -ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS ON VEHICLES Mr. Leszczynski advised that Board approval was needed in order to re -advertise to receive bids for the vehicles requested by the Street Department and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Mr. Kernan explained that the reason the trucks were being re -bid was to include provision for the.three-year and five-year lease -purchase of the equipment in addition to the cash bid, in accordance with discussions previously had with the Council concerning this method of purchase. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Board authorized the re -advertising for bids to provide for a lease/purchase of the equipment. APPROVE INTENDED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS This was the date for holding a public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds in the amount of $100,000.00 during the calendar year 1981. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. Leszczynski noted that this was the public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds as follows: $100,000.00 Purchase of vehicles, repair of existing structures and purchase of other equipment In accordance with guidelines adopted for such use of revenue sharing funds, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizens groups with the request that the notice be posted: Foster Grandparents, Hansel. Neighborhood Center, REAL Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Citizens Group 1