05/24/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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301 REGULAR MEETING Adopted this 24th day of May, 1982. MAY 24, 1982 CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Joseph E. Kernan ATTEST: s/ Barbara J. Byers, Clerk Board of Public Works Mr. Hill advised that, by adoption of the above resolution, the Board would be determining that the transfer of a portion of the East Race south of Colfax Avenue to the Park Board would be in the city's best interests as was similarly determined by the Park Board on December 30, 1980, when a public hearing was held for the purpose of hearing remonstrance on the matter, at �. which time no such objection or remonstrance was heard. Mr. Hill stated that the state required that all property be owned by the Park Board before any actual construction on the East Race Project is commenced. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above resolution was adopted, and the matter referred to the Legal Department for drafting of the appropriate deed to effect the conveyance of the property to the Park Board. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY (526 E. MILTON) Mr. Leszczynski explained that, in accordance with state statutes, the sole bid of Evert Riley, determined to be an abutting property owner, in the amount of $130.00 for purchase of the city -owned lot located at 526 East Milton Street, had been accepted by the Board on January 18, 1982. Subsequent to that time, a Purchase Agreement for sale of the property to Mr. Riley had been prepared and was now being submitted to the Board for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the purchase agreement was approved and the matter referred to the Legal Department for drafting of the appropriate Quitclaim Deed of conveyance in Mr. Riley's name. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AI4D ADDENDUMS Ms.,Betsy Harriman, Community Development Department, requested Board approval on a Community Development contract with the Bureau of Housing in the amount of $18,000.00 for a Neighborhood Paint -Up Program which involved the exterior painting for cosmetic reasons of residences in Community Development areas, said structures to be determined by participating neighborhood organizations. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the contract was approved. Ms. Harriman also requested Board approval on the following addendums to previously approved Community Development contracts: Addendum No. 1 - Department of Public Works (General Street Improvements - 1981 funds) Budget increase of $99,820.00. Addendum No. 1 - Neighborhood Housing Services (Public Works Improvements) Budget increase.