05/03/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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287 REGULAR PIEETING 14AY 3, 1976 BID AWARDED - BUREAU OF STREETS TRUCKS The Board received a recommendation from John Baumgartner, Assistant Street Commissioner, that the Board accept the low bid of Michiaaa Mack, Inc. for two tandem axle trucks with hydraulic systems and spreaders. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the Board accepted the low bid of Michiana Mack, Inc, for two tandem axle trucks, with hydraulic systems and spreaders, at a net bid price of $56,836.00. RIVER BEND PLAZA REQUESTS APPROVED Douglas Simpson, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted to the Board the following requests with his favorable recommendation: 1. A Go Cart Race to be held on Saturday, June 26. Mr. Simpson advised the Board that he is recommending that the event be held in the depressed parking area across from Wyman's and said he was aware that sufficient liability coverage would be needed. Mr. Brunner asked if proper security measures will be taken. Mr, Simpson said the group plans to provide bales of hay and tire barriers to mark off the area of the race. Mr. Mullen said he was concerned with proper spectator control so there would be no injuries. Mr. Simpson said he was sure this could be handled. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the Go Cart Race subject to negotiation by Mr. Simpson of the necessary liability insurance and proper security and spectator control arrangements. 2. Blossomtime Queen on Plaza on May 6. Mr. Farrand made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried. 3. Children's Play on the Plaza on P-lay 8. Mr. Farrande made a motion to approve the Children's Play, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SOLICITATION APPROVED Mr. Farrand noted that a request had been -received from the American Cancer Society to conduct a fund solicitation on May 15 at various intersections, listed as follows: 1. Angela & Michigan; 2. Ireland & Miami; 3. Logan & McKinley; 4. Ireland & Michigan; 5. Eddy &, Angela; 6. Edison & Ironwood; 7. Northside & Sample; 8. Ironwood &. Pleasant; 9. Ironwood & Mishawaka Ave.; 10. Monroe & Michigan and 11. Ironwood and S. R. #23. Mr. Farrand made a motion that the Board approve the request, with the understanding that the action of the Board will not in any way assure State Highway approval of those intersections which are on State Highways and that it will be the responsibility of the American Cancer Society to secure approval from the State Highway Department for those intersections which they control. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. BONDS APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that the Excavation Bond of 0. J. Shoemaker, Inc. and the Contractor's Bond of Sam Doi have been properly executed and can be approved. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bond of 0. J. Shoemaker, Inc. to 12/31/76 and of Sam Doi to 5/7/77 were approved. BOND RELEASED - DONALD 0. MORRIS Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that a request has been received for the release of the bond of Donald 0. MOrris. Mr. Andrysiak reviewed the request and advised that the bond could be released. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bond of Donald 0. Morris was released, effective May 3, 1976.