02/23/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY.23, 1976 REPORT ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTA14CE FROM S.T.A.R.T. The following report was received in regard to the request from S.T.A.R'.T. for assistance from the City. "I have again reviewed the matter of providing site assistance. vehicle assistance, and labor for the S.T.A.R.T. Program The results of my current review are essentially those contained in the letter sent by Mayor Miller to Mr. Lehner under date - of October 3, 1975 regarding a similar request. The City is currently in need of garage space for Bureau of Street equipment, garage and other storage space for Bureau of Traffic and Lighting vehicles and equipment, and a vandalproof structure to replace the present structure at the Bureau of Cemeteries. City staffs have been undergoing; a reduction because of budget restrictions. The only other source of staff funding would be through CETA, which agency is currently unable -to meet the requests -for staff assistance now being received in that office. I have discussed possible assistance from the County, but have been advised at the present time they see no possibility of assisting in this matter'. While this is a worthwhile program and should be continued, I do not at this time see any manner in which the City can assist in this program. s/ Rollin E. Farrand, P.E Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen concurred that the City has no alternative, at this time, but to deny the request. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report from Mr. Farrand was ordered filed. RECOMMENDATION ON PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST -WEST ALLEY PUNNING WEST FROM 500 N. LAFAYETTE. The Area Plan Commission reported to the Board that a public hearing was held on February 17, 1976 on 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 City of South Bend. The Area Plan Commission recommended the petition favorably to the Board of Public Works. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was ordered filed and the petition was referred to the Division of Engineering for preparation of the Vacation Resolution. FILING OF PETITION TO VACATE PROPERTY - CITY OF SOUTH BEND The City of South Bend files its petition to vacate a portion of Carlisle Street, the north -south alley between Carlisle and Sadie Street and the north -south alley between Olive and Carlisle Street. Mr. Farrand explained that these alleys and the street are on the site of the t.ew Fire Station No. 4. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the petition was filed and was referred to the Bureau of Design and Administration for review and recommendation. PURCHASE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT - SOUTHOLD HERITAGE FOUNDATION PROPERTY AT COLFAX AND THE INNEPTE—LT A purchase agreement and easement agreement with Southold Heritage Foundation was submitted to the Board. Mr. Farrand explained that the agreements had been prepared by Deputy City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski for the purchase of property at the northeast corner of Colfax Avenue and the Innerbelt for a total purchase price of $900. Southold Heritage Foundation has executed an easement agreement to give the City easement rights to the property for fence maintenance. 1