11/16/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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128 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1.6. 1981 Hurwich Iron A-1 Auto Parts 1610 Circle Avenue 2014 S. Lafayette Vehicle South Bend, Ind. South Bend, Ind. Dodge Swinger, blue $45.75 -- Dodge Tradesman Van 45.75 --. Olds Tornado, red 50.75 -- Chevy Impala, brown 50.75 -- Buick Electra, tan 50.75 -- Chevy Impala, gold 50.75 -- Ford Comet, 2 dr. 50.75 -- Chevy, blue 50.75 -- Chrysler, white/blue 50.75 -- Olds Delta 88 50.75 $81.00 Pontiac, blue 50.75 -- Mercury, blue 50.75 -- Cadillac Coupe Deville 50.75 -- Chevy El Camino, black 50.75 -- Chevy Van, green 25.75 -- Olds 88, white 28.75 -- Chevy Vega, red 25.75 -- Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the high bid of A-1 Auto Parts in the amount of $81.00 for the Oldsmobile Delta 88 was awarded, and all remaining vehicles totalling $730.00 were awarded to Hurwich Iron. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY This was the date set for holding a public hearing on the applica- tions for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity which were received by the Board on behalf of Grady Thompson, d/b/a Independent Cab Company, and Roseland Cab Company. Mr. Leszczynski noted that, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Code, a notice of public hearing was published in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News and the two current holders of such certificates, being Yellow Cab and Courtesy Cab, were mailed notice of said hearing. Mrs. Grady Thompson was present and stated that she was representing her husband in the matter of his applica- tion. Mr. Walter Jones was present, representing Roseland Cab Company. Mrs. Carolyn Pfotenhauer, Deputy City Attorney, advised the Board that, in accordance with the Municipal Code, it is necessary that any operator of a cab upon the city streets must file with the Board a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, which certificate must be approved by the Board if a determination is made that additional cab service is needed in the city, and whether or not the applicant is able to perform according to the requirements of the Code. She explained that a public hearing is scheduled on the application and all other holders of the license are notified. She advised that the applicant must have a current policy of insurance in an amount of not less than $50,000.00 for injury to or destruction of property as a result of any one occurrence, and a public liability policy covering accidental bodily injury in an amount of not less than $100,000.00 for all public liability from any one occurrence. She stated that an initial fee of $500.00 is required and a charge of $35.00 per vehicle is also required. Mr. Kevin Butler, Attorney at Law practicing in the St. Joseph Bank Building, stated that he was representing Yellow Cab Company. He inquired as to the applications received and whether or not they were reviewed and were complete and whether the fee had been submitted. Mr. Hill stated that the applications appeared to be complete; however, no payment for fees had been submitted. Mrs. Pfotenhauer explained that the fee was not required until the application was approved by the Board. Mr. Butler advised that Yellow Cab Company has been issued a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and operates under said certificate. He stated that Yellow Cab operated with 45 vehicles, all of 1