02/01/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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193 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1982 L funds for operation of the center. He wondered for how long this could continue, and he suggested to the administration that, in order to save funds, it should close Fire Station No. 11 and use that money toward operation of the center. Mr. Kernan thanked Mr. Koutnik for his comments. He explained that the city was forced to make drastic budget cuts because of a ruling of the State Board of Accounts, and numerous cuts were made in every budget, including the Park Department. He stated that, at the present time, the only alternative available to the city for the operation of the center was the use of revenue sharing funds. Mr. Voorde felt there were options which could be addressed in the preparation of the 1983 budget for operation of the facility. He felt sure the administration and the Common Council considered the center to be high priority and would do everything possible to keep it open in future years. He stated that he had received telephone calls from a few senior citizens who had expressed concern about the future of the center. It was noted that a letter in support of the use of the funds for the facility was received from the Harvest House Legislative Commission. In accordance with guidelines adopted for such use of revenue sharing funds, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizen groupswiththe request that the notice be posted: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Center, REAL Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Citizens Group of LaSalle Park, Harvest House Centers and Howard Park Senior Citizens' Center. There was no one present to speak against the proposed expenditure. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the public hearing was closed and the Clerk was instructed to forward the minutes of.this public hearing to the Controller's Office and the City Clerk. REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY GRADY THOMPSON Mrs. Carolyn Pfotenhauer advised that February 1, 1982, was the deadline given to Mr. Grady Thompson for compliance with require- ments of the Municipal Code concerning the operation of a taxicab service by him in the City of South Bend. She stated that, in November, Mr. Thompson was given a period of time to January 1, 1982, in order to fully comply with all requirements and, at Mr. Thompson's request, the Board granted a 30-day extention to February 1, 1982. She advised that Mr. Thompson must provide the Board with documentation that he is maintaining a 24-hour cab service; he must employ a licensed driver for the period of time when Mr. Thompson himself is not driving; and he must equip his cab(s) with the appropriate taximeter. Mrs. Pfotenhauer stated that the Clerk of the Board reminded Mr. Thompson of these requirements and the fact that the Board would consider revocation of his certificate of public convenience on this date. To date, no documentation had been filed or submitted to the Board on behalf of Mr. Thompson. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Grady Thompson was revoked for failure to comply with all appropriate requirements. -of the Municipal Code pertain- ing to the operation.of a taxicab service in the city. Mr. Kernan stated that, if and when Mr. Thompson was in a position to provide the Board with the documentation it had requested, re -instatement of his certificate would be considered. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 3 AND 4, 1982 - RENOUNCING ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTIES AT 1348 WEST FISHER AN'D 525 LELAND RESOLUTION TTO . '3 , ' 19 8 2 WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, through its Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office, issued an order to comply on November 6, 1980, to Franklin F. K. Cheung and Gary DeFreeuw, as persons having an ownership interest, pursuant to I.C. 18-5-5.5-3, ordering that the house at 525 Leland, legally described as follows, be demolished: