11/22/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBEI/ 22, 1976 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT-- SALE OF 814 FOREST AVENUE. A purchase agreement for the sale of the lot.at 814 Forest Avenue was prepared by Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks and submitted to the prospective purchaser, Southhold Heritage Foundation. They have signed the agreement and it is now submitted to the Board. Mr. Farrand noted that the lot has been reviewed by City departments and the Common Council has approved the sale. Offering price for the lot was established at $762.00. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board signed the purchase agreement and referred it to the Legal Department for preparation of the deed and final closing. REPORT ON PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SPRUCE STREET The Bureau of Engineering reported to the Board that they have reviewed the petition of Slutsky Peltz Plumbing & Heating Company to vacate a portion of Spruce Street and have no objection .to the vacation, subject to the utility easements. Upon motion ,made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board filed the report and referred the petition to.the Area Plan Commission for a public hearing and recommendation. NOTIFICATION OF PATE CHANGE SOUTH BEND PARKING COMPANY The Board received notification from the South Bend Parking Company of a rate increase in Lot #20, at 220 W. Wayne Street, which will result in a rate of 75� for up to twelve -hours of parking. Mr. Farrand noted that it is a requirement of the Municipal Code that the Board of Public Works be advised of any rate changes in public parking lots. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board filed the notification and directed the Clerk to notify the South Bend Parking Company that the rates must be posted at the lot and the change will become effective upon posting. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BET17EEN CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND Y.W.C.A. Mr. Mullen submitted to the Board a contract between the City of South Bend and the Y.W.C.A. which provides that for payment of $30,000 the Y.W.C.A. will provide residential living arrangements for women who are alone, counseling and additional services for pregnant adolescents and programs for disadvantaged pre-school children. These services will be rendered at the Y.W.C.A. Building, 802 N. Lafayette Boulevard. The Y.W.C.A. is to submit quarterly reports to the Board of Public Works for approval. Mr. Mullen made a motion that the Board approve the contract with the Y.W.C.A. subject to funding by the South Bend Common Council. Per. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. DESIGNATION OF METERED SPACES FOR DRIVER EXAMINER AREA Mr. Farrand noted that Jack Ellis, Manager of :the South Bend License Branch, had contacted the City regarding the proposed move of the Branch to a building on the Plaza at 333 S. Michigan Street. Mr. Ellis requested that six meters on the south side of Western Avenue be designated as a Driver Examiner Area for people taking driving tests. It was suggested that the meters be designated as one -hour meters and the date of requirement for the spaces was given as December 6, 1976. Mr. Farrand noted that this request was reviewed by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and they have no objection to approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request and Meters 4, 6; 8, 10, 12 and 14, on the south side of Western Avenue at Michigan, were designated as a Driver Examiner Area. 1