10/11/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1976 seconded the motion and it carried. Mr—Farrand said those property owners who indicated their vote today are not required to be present next Monday when the Board will consider this.matter again. PUBLIC HEAPING ON.ASSESSMENT ROLL, VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3430 This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll for Vacation Resolution No. 3430 for the vacation of the 18' east - west alley between Kenmore St, and,Falcon St., north of Washington Street, being the center 18' of the former Colfax Avenue, which was vacated under Resolution No. 2610, excepting the alley intersection, The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were filed. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Assessment Roll,showing $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits was approved and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. APPROVAL FOR INSTALLATION OF TOILET FACILITIES AT ALARM STATION Chief Oscar Van Wiele was present and advised the Board that he would like to proceed with installation.of toilet facilities at the Alarm Station as soon as possible. Proposed changes in the alarm system are being considered and he would like to have this installa- tion completed first. Estimates have been received on the work and they vary from $4500 to $4900. Since the estimates are below $5,000 and do not require competitive bidding, the Board advised Chief Van Wiele to proceed with this work immediately accepting the contractor who can make the necessary installation at the lowest and best price for the City of South Bend. CHANGE ORDERS IN FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPERS APPROVED Chief Van Wiele submitted to the Board a recommendation for change orders in the four Fire Department pumpers purchased. Changes requested in the pumper purchased September 13, 1976 are as follows: Seven 2z" Trilock Nozzle Holders @ $21.00 each $147.00 One 10.00 x 20, 14 ply tire 164.00 Ziebart Rustproofing, complete 250.00 Cast Aluminum Dedication Plaque 70.00 For the three pumpers purchased in March, 1976, changes proposed per truck were as follows: One 10.00 x 20, 14 ply tire 164.00 Ziebart Rustproofing, complete 250.00 Cast Aluminum Dedication Plaque 70.00 Two hundred feet of three inch bilateral hose with 2z inch lightweight couplings at $4.98 per foot 996.00 There was a discussion regarding the dedication plaques, Mr. Farrand said the plaques have been traditionally put on fire apparatus in the past. Mr. Brunner said it was his feeling that economy rather than tradition ought to be considered. He said perhaps the Board ought to establish a new tradition in favor of economy. Mr. Farrand said it has been customary to put such a plaque on fire equipment and asked Chief Van Wiele for his comments, Chief Van Wiele said it should be whatever the Board decided. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the change orders, deleting the items for cast aluminum dedication plaques. Total amount of the change order for the truck purchased September 13 is $561.00. Total amount of the change order for the three pumpers purchased in March is $1,410.00 per truck, or $4,230.00. 1