09/06/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 OPENING OF BIDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO EQUIPMENT This was the date set for receiving bids for .radio equipment for the Police Department. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication oflnotice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Motorola Communications Bid was signed by Rick Riviere, South Bend, Indiana non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted. Bid - 6 Portable Radios - 6 mobile console - 1 charger Meade Electric Co., Inc. Bid - 6 portable radios 28 chargers 1 console charger $7,152.00 1,440.00 180.00 $8,772.00 Bid was signed non -collusion and a 10 % bid $6,390.00 $6,272.00 743.00 by Robert Magnetti, affidavit was in order bond was submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bids were referred to the Police Department and Director of Communications for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3449, 1977 This being the date set, hearing was held on Improvement Resolution No. 3449 for the construction of local sanitary sewers in Crest Manor Subdivision, Sections One and Two. Mr. McMahon noted that this was the public hearing on the improvement, to be constructed under Barrett Law if the Board proceeds, and all property owners affected were notified of the hearing. The petition was initiated by property owners and the Engineering Department prepared preliminary plans and an assessment roll. He read the amounts listed on the assessment roll for each property. Mr. McMahon then advised the proper.ty:owners present that if fifty-one per cent of the owners are in favor of the project, the Board will proceed but if fifty-one per cent are opposed to the project, it will not be constructed. He pointed out that the figure listed on the assessment roll might be lowered after construction bids are received but, in no event, can the figure be raised. The city is paying fifty per cent of the cost. Some property owners present indicated they had been told their share of the cost would be about $500.00 and they asked about the square foot cost of the project. David A. Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, stated that the project cost is the engineer's estimate and bids may come in at a lower figure. The estimate figured the assessment at ten cents per square foot. Property owners were advised that state law prescribes the method for establishing the assessment. Some property owners present indicated they had signed the petition requesting the sewer construction because they have serious problems and one family has been without water for some weeks. Mr. McMahon said the Board could take action today, based on the wishes of the property owners present. A show of hands indicated eight property owners in favor of the project and one opposed. No written remonstrances were filed. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board confirmed Improvement Resolution No. 3449 and authorized advertising for bids for construction of the project. It now being 9:55 a.m., Mr. McMahon noted that Mr. Mullen would have to leave the meeting. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board recessed to reconvene at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon in the Board hearing room.