06/07/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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312 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1982 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST COLLECTION SERVICE, INC. A contract was submitted for Board approval with Midwest Collection Service, Inc., providing for the collection of past -due ambulance accounts arising out of ambulance service given by the Fire Department. It was noted that, on accounts which are past -due for a a period of less than six months, Midwest shall retain 50% of all money recovered. On all accounts which are,past-due in excess of six months or where recovery is accomplished after litigation, Midwest shall retain 50% of the money recovered. Mr. John Nichols, President of Midwest Collection, expressed concern over the maximum collection allowed in the calendar year of only $10,000.00. He felt it would only take a short time before that amount was recovered. Mr. Hill explained that the maximum collection amount was typical language in a contract of this sort and would not require Council approval until a figure in excess of $10,000.00 was reached. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contract was approved. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH INDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC - LIGHTING AT YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU Ms. Bonnie Strycker, Director of the Youth Service Bureau, requested Board approval on a contract with Indiana & Michigan Electric Company for the installation of a dusk -to -dawn light behind the property at 2222 Lincolnway West at a cost of $5.45 per month for a five-year period. She explained that, because of problems with vandalism to the facility, she was recommending installation of the light as a precaution measure against further burglaries. It was noted that, although the contract was for a period of five -years and according to state law, the city was not able to encumber city funds for any more than a one-year period, the .contract could be terminated and the light removed at any time. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the contract was approved. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AGREEMENT A Research Agreement was submitted for the employment of a research person on the Community Development staff for the summer months through August, 1982, at the rate of $4.75 per hour. The Research Associate, David Loughlin, would be hired to provide technical assistance needed on the collection, analyzation and assembling of data relating to the Community Development Plan as assigned to him. Ms. Betsy Harriman, Community Development staff member, explained that Mr. Loughlin would perform various functions for the department on a day-to-day basis. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contract was approved, with a maximum amount of compensation to be paid in the amount of $2,660.00. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUMS TO PREVIOUS -APPROVED CONTRACTS Ms. Betsy Harriman, Community Development staff member, requested the Board's approval of the following addendums to contracts previously approved and executed: 1. Department of Redevelopment and Economic Development: Addendum I provided for a budget increase of $100,000.00. bringing the revised budget amount of $330,000.00, and provided a time extension to December, 1982. It was noted that the contract pertained to the First Bank Center Project . . 2. Department of Redevelopment and Economic Development: Addendum I provided for a reduction in the original budget amount from $358,200.00 to $345,000.00 for the redevelopment administration activity. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Addendums were approved.