08/15/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 1977 Mr. McMahon noted that when these -bids -were re -advertised, the hook-up of equipment was eliminated from the specifications and will be handled by change order. A total maximum figure for these change orders will be filed with the Board when a recommendation for acceptance of a bid is submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bids were referred to the Civic Center Board of Managers and the Hotel -Motel Tax Board for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING REVENUE SHAPING APPROPRIATION - STREET DEPT. VEHICLES This was the date set for holding a public hearing on an ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $97,400 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT, FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that the appropriation ordinance has been filed with the Common Council and is for the purchase of Street Department vehicles. In accordance with the guidelines formulated for such appropriations, information about this public hearing has been forwarded to the following senior citizen groups, with the request that it be posted and made available to the members: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Service Centers, Howard Park Senior Citizens' Center, R.E.A.L. Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Citizens' Group of LaSalle Park. There were no citizens present who wished to speak on the matter and no written comments were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the information was filed and will be transmitted to the Common Council with the minutes of this meeting. REQUEST TO REMOVE PARKING METERS ON WOODWARD COURT TABLED The Board tabled action on a request by Stephen Mitchell that parking meters at 109 Woodward Court, the location of Cinnabar's Discotheque, be removed and the curb painted yellow and asked that Mr. Mitchell supply further information. Mr. Mitchell was present and advised the Board that he plans to open the discotheque on August 24. The building is being renovated and new entrance ways will be installed. The new doors will be in line with the two existing meters. Parking is now allowed in the area of yellow curb across the court after 6:00 p.m. Mr. Mitchell said he will have a covered canopy over the new entrances and would like the meters removed and the curb painted yellow to provide a passenger loading zone. He noted that the court and the sidewalk area are narrow. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, was present and said Mr. Mitchell had not previously mentioned that he was relocating the entrance ways to the building. He said he would consider relocation of the parking meters and asked that plans for the renovation be submitted for his review. Mr. McMahon asked Mr. Mitchell to submit his plans for the changes in the building to Mr. Wadzinski and said the Board would then consider relocation of the meters. Mr. Mitchell said he would prefer that the meters be removed from the area. Mr. McMahon said that is a possibility the Board will consider when plans are reviewed. No further action will be taken on the request until Mr. Mitchell submits plans for renovation of the building. ADOPTION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3449 AND FILING.OF ESTIMATE, PLANS AND PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - CREST MANOR SEWERS Mr. McMahon reported that, in response to a petition from property owners, the Board had requested a preliminary review of a request for sanitary sewers in Crest Manor, Sections 1 and 2. David A. dells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, submitted to the Board the Improvement Resolution for the project, along with the engineer's estimate, preliminary plans and a preliminary assessment roll. Estimated cost of the project is $27,751.35. Upon motion made 1