04/19/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1976 Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board accepted the low alternate bid of Shamrock Ford for two complete diesel units, less trade-ins, for a net bid price of $51,870.36 and also directed that bids be advertised for one gasoline -powered cab and chassis, with a packer bid as an option. CHANGE ORDERS APPROVED - CENTURY CENTER,. ISLAND PARK, WHITE WATER WAY The Board received a recommendation from Patrick McMahon, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction,that the following contract change orders be approved: Century Center: Change Order No. 1;: an -increase -.of ,.$85..00 for painting one s.teeli door- and' ladder. The increase will be divided at 60% to the City and 40% to the Building Authority. Change Order No. 2, a decrease of $2,029.00 for the omission of strainers in the Heating and Air Conditioning Piping. The decrease to be divided at 50% to the City and 40% to the Building Authority. Island Park: Change Order No. 2.an increase of $4,379.00, reflecting field adjustments in the brick paving details. White Water Way Change Order No. 2, an increase of $6,623.00, reflecting field changes required to control the raceway hydraulics. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board anvroved the Chance Orders. COMMUNITY GARDENS APPROVED The -Board received requests to use city --owned lots at 414 S. Kenmore, 235 N. Studebaker Street, 802 S. Kaley Street and Lot 1, Mary Martin's Addition (1700 Randolph Street) for community gardens. Applicants signed the garden form, containing a hold - harmless agreement. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the requests were approved. BONDS APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported that the continuation certificate for the Excavation Bond of Asphalt Engineers, Inc. to 12/31/76 and the continuation certificate for the Contractor's Bond of Phillip F. Albert to 12/31/76 have been properly executed and can be approved -to the dates listed. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bonds were extended to the dates listed. MAURICE MATTHYS PARADE APPROVED The Board received a recommendation from Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, that the request of the . Matthys Little League to hold an Opening Day Parade on May 15 had been reviewed, and with the concurrence of Captain Sweitzer of the Police Department Traffic Detail, approval is recommended. The organization is to contact Captain Sweitzer in regard to a motorcycle escort. There was a discussion regarding policy in regard to furnishing police escorts for parades and Mr. Mullen indicated that he would investigate the present policy. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the parade was approved.