02/17/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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22 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17. 1976 vault. The actual cost of the�'vault is $85.00 and the other $75.00 is quietused into the Cemetery Trust Fund. Mr. Mullen asked how many funerals are conducted at City Cemetery in a year. Mr. Marosz said there were 44 last year. Tor. Brunner said it is possible that some funerals are scheduled on Saturday as a convenience to the families. Mr. Marosz asked that the Board review the matter and determine what the policy should be Mr. Farrand made a motion that the letter be filed and the matter taken under advisement for further: study by the Board. REPORT - PETITION TO VACATE EAST -WEST ALLEY WEST OF 500 NORTH LAFAYETTE The Department of Public Works reported to the Board of Public Works that the petition of the Houser,Medical Corporation to vacate the east -west alley lying between Lots 363 and 364 as shown on the original Plat of the Town, now -,C,i.t.y; of ,South Bend, extending west from the west line of Lafayette Boulevard"to the east line of the first north -south alley west of ;Lafayette Boulevard had been reviewed. The report indicated that the Department of Public Works has no objection to the vacation, subject to the existing utility easements. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed and further action will be delayed until the recommendation of the Area Plan Commission has been received. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED' BUREAU OF STREETS 140T MTx TRATTYP Mr. Farrand requested permission of the Board to advertise for bids for a hot mix trailer for the Bureau of Streets. He said this would enable the Department to patch streets in cold weather. The estimated cost is $7800. An ordinance has been filed with the Common Council for the appropriation of the funds. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request and the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids.on February 20 and 27, with sealed bids to be reeeived at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 1976. REQUEST TO LEASE PROPERTY TO LANDMARK OF INDIANA INC. The following request was received: "Board of,Public Works Gentlemen: In the spring of 1974, my company attempted to acquire the Northwest corner of Michigan and Marion Streets in South Bend, Indiana from the Turner Hall. It was my intent at the time to construct and lease back a Rustler's Steak House. Upon application for the curb cuts on this endeavor I was informed that a connector between Michigan Street and Main Street was planned at this intersection. This required a re-evaluation of the project. Should I have gone ahead and insisted on the permits, the City would have been faced with condemning newly improved property and a business. The restaurant would also have to consider the apparent eminent threat of condemnation. The outcome was an agreement I entered into with the City, selling them the entire tract of land with an option to re- purchase for one year that portion not needed by the connector, at the same cost per square foot as I sold it to the City. Within this one year, the City was to determine the exact amount of land they would need. This transaction was consummated in July, 1975.