05/19/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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.5 REGULAR MEETING 14AY 19, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, May 19, 1975 with all members present. Deputy City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF FIRE STATION NO. 11 This was the date set for receiving bids for the sale of Fire Station No. 11. 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 were no sealed bids submitted. Mr. Bluie Marks was present. Mr. Marks had submitted an offer to the Board for the Fire Station in order to initiate the bidding procedures again. Mr. Marks was asked if he wished that bid to be considered today and he said that he did. Mr. Farrand then publicly read Mr. Marks' bid which was $13.,000 -for Fire Station 11. The Board then advised Mr. Marks that Mr. Farrand would review the big this week. Mr. Marks wasadvised that he could contact Mr. Farrand on Friday of this week and he would be advised of the Board's position in regard to the bid. VALLEY CABLEVISION REQUEST TO RAISE RATES Mr. Louis Chapleau, Attorney, was present and informed the Board that he represents Valley Cablevision. Mr. Chapleau said their franchise agreement with the City was approved in 1966 and provided for certain rates and charges. The agreement also provides that Valley cannot increase the rates and charges without prior approval of the Board of Public Works. Mr. Chapleau said he was asking the Bord to advise him as to the procedure to be followed in requesting an increase, since the ordinance adopting the franchise is silent as to procedure. Mr. Farrand said the Board would want to set a public hearing on the matter and give Mr. Chapleau a chance to present, in some detail, the reasons for the request at this time. This would give the public a chance for input in the matter. Mr. Farrand said the Board would advertise such a public hearing. Mr. Chapleau was requested to prepare a petition for the rate increase and submit it to the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board set Monday, June 2, 1975 at 9:30 a.m, as the date and time for a public hearing on a petition of Valley Cablevision to increase their rates and charges. It the Council Chambers on the 4th floor are available, the meeting will be held there to accommodate those.who might wish to attend. MIDWEST COUNCIL DE LA RAZA RE: FIRE STATION NO. 4 Ricardo Parra was present representing the Midwest Council De La Raza. They have requested that the City lease old Fire Station No. 4 to them for the Council's use. Mr. Parra said they do need the facility and would appreciate the Board giving early attention to this request. Mr. Parra said they would refurbish the facility. Mr. Seitz asked Mr. Parra if the Council would assume the maintenance costs of the facility and Mr. Parra said they would. Mr. Barcome said the Board does have the Council's request on file. They have also received two offers to purchase the property and they are being studied. He said Mr. Farrand would review the matter and a decision would be made within the next week CONTRACT - MASS EXCAVATION AND DEMOLITION FOR CENTURY CENTER Mr. Farrand said the contract for the mass excavation and demolition of the Century Center Site was before the Board this morning.for approval. He said Mr. Warren McGill, Attorney, was present and wished to speak to the Board. Mr. McGill said he represented one of the bidders on the project. He said he would appreciate it if the Board would grant a continuance on the matter, at least until tomorrow, to: -check out certain aspects in connection with the bid.