09/09/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1974 PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3404, ELWOOD AVENUE SIDEWALK AND CURB IMPROVEMENTS This being the date set, public hearing was held on Improvement Resolution No. 3404, 1974 for the improvement of Elwood Avenue from Olive Street to Portage Avenue, and Wilber Street along Muessel Park by constructing a sidewalk and curb at various locations. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. Farrand noted that the City of South Bend and the Park Department's share of this improvement amounts to about two-thirds of the cost. Preliminary assessments against property owners and plans for the project were available. Mrs. Mary Toth, 1404 Wilber Street, asked how the improvement would be paid for. Mr. Farrand explained that, if the improvement was made, the property owners would have the option of paying for the improvement within 30 days after they receive the notice from.the Barrett Law Clerk or they could elec o pay the amount in five yearly assessments at 6% interest. Mrs- oretha Holmes inquired about the amount of her assessment and then asked whether her husband could install the curbs and sidewalks. She was advised that, if this work were done privately, the proper permits and bonding would have to be secured. W Mr. Seitz said he would have to voice his objection to the project because CT4 the Park Department cannot aff ord their $8846.70 assessment. He said budget cuts in his Department would make it impossible for the payment of this amount for sidewalks along a park. Mr. Farrand informed Mrs. Toth and Mrs. Holmes that a representative of the City Engineer's Office would be happy to discuss with them the procedures whereby this work could be done privately. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was tabled until September 30, 1974. Mr. Farrand requested that Mrs. Toth and Mrs. Holmes advise the Board, in writing, of their feelings in regard to the project by that date. PUBLIC HEARING - CREST MANOR SEWERS, IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3405 This being the date set, hearing was held on Improvement Resolution No. 3405 for the construction of sanitary sewers in the easements between Cambridge and Roelke Drive, between Roelke Drive and Matthews Lane and between Matthews Lane and Huffman Drive, in Crest Manor. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. There was no one present to speak on the project. A preliminary assessment roll and plans for the project were available for inspection. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board confirmed Improvement Resolution No. 3405 and the improvement is ordered to be made. SIGNING OF TITLE SHEET AND APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, CREST MANOR SEWERS, IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3405 The title sheet approving the plans for the Crest Manor Sewers, authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3405 was submitted to the Board along with a request to advertise for bids for the project. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the plans by signing the title sheet and directed the Clerk to advertise on September 13 and 20 with bids to be received on September 23, 1974. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - CIVIC CENTER Charles F. Lennon, Jr. submitted to the Board Civic Center claims for approval. Claims totaling $57,902.53, from Johnson-Burgee, Architects, covered landscaping, architects fees and programming Services. There was also a claim for $10,040.00 from Tony Tomich & Sons. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the claims were approved.