07/01/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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140 REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1974 H. DeWulf Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Bid was signed by Henry DeWulf P. 0. Box 243 non -collusion affidavit was in Mishawaka, Indiana order and a 5% bid bond accompanied the bid. Bid - $139,769.40 Woodruff & Sons, Inc. The bid of Woodruff and Sons, Inc. was not notarized and was not read. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. OPENING AND AWARDING OF BIDS - THREE VANS, ANIMAL CONTROL PROJECT This was the date set for receiving bids for three vans for the Animal Control Project. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Gates Chevrolet Co. Bid was signed by Mr. A. G. Irwin 333 Western AVenue non -collusion affidavit was in order South Bend, Indiana and a 10% bid bond accompanied the bid. Bid - $10,987.50 Mr. James Meehan, Manager of Vehicle Maintenance was present and reviewed the bid. Mr. Meehan reported to the Board that the bid met the specifications and he recommended that the bid be accepted. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the low and only bid of the Gates Chevrolet Company of $10,987.50 for three vans, subject to verification of the funding. MAINTENANCE OF PLAZA Charles F. Lennon,Jr., Director of the Department of Redevelopment, was present and informed the Board that the contractor for River Bend Plaza will complete his work within fifteen days. A final inspection will be requested before the Plaza is turned over to the Board of Public Works. Mr. Lennon said he was requesting that someone within the Department of Public Works become acquainted with the operation of the pools and other maintenance matters. Mr. Farrand indicated that William Slabaugh and Park Department personnel do have the knowledge of maintenance of the Plaza. LEASE - SURFACE PARKING LOT Charles F. Lennon, Jr., Director, Department of Redevelopment, presented to the Board a.lease agreement for a surface parking lot to be operated in the gully across from the Wyman property. Mr. Lennon said this is a standard month to month lease between the City and the Redevelopment Department. The surface parking lot, with 110 spaces, will be operated by Milton Hoffman, Manager of the Municipal Parking Garages. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the parking lot lease. DELAY OF BICENTENNIAL PARK GROUNDBREAKING Charles F. Lennon, Jr., Director, Department of Redevelopment, advised the Board that, based on the recommendation of the River Bend Plaza Advisory Committee and the Bicentennial Committee, they are requesting formal approval to delay the Bicentennial Park ground- breaking until more site preparation can be done. The groundbreaking was scheduled for July 4, 1974. Mr. Lennon said, with Board approval, a sign will be erected on the site stating that the land has been dedicated for the development of a Bicentennial Park. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the delay of the ground- breaking for the Bicentennial Park until a later date and a sign will be erected identifying the site as the future location for the park.