05/19/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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362 REGULAR MEETING MAY 192 1975 REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - NORTHSIDE;BOULEVARD The Board received a request for installation of a Street Light on Northside Boulevard, between 34th and 35th Streets. Mr. Farrand noted that the position of the Board is that no new street lights can be installed because there is no money left in the electric current budget. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting where it will be kept on file until money becomes available. REQUEST TO REMOVE PARKING METERS The Board received a request from the Seifer Safe and Lock Service, 306 West Monroe Street, to remove the two parking meters in front of that business and have the curb painted green with a ten minute parking limit for in and out customers. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review of the possibility of having a twelve -minute meter installed at this location. REQUEST FROM SOUTHHOLD RESTORATIONS FOR BRICK The Board received a request from Ruth Price, Executive Director of Southhold Restorations, for bricks from the closed portion of Columbia Street in the downtown renewal area. They would like to. use the brick for the restoration of the drive at Tippecanoe Place. It was noted that all brick has been removed and stockpiled for use by the City. At this time, there is no brick to be released until such time as the rest of Columbia Street might be abandoned. PETITION FILED - DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT The Department of Redevelopment filed with the Board a petition to vacate and dedicate certain streets, alleys and lots in the Plat of River Bend Addition. Drawings of the affected property were submitted. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the petition was referred to the Division of Engineering for preliminary review and recommendation. CHANGE ORDER APPROVED - PROJECT TM6000, LINCOLNWAY VTEST AND BENDIX The Board received a Change Order in Project TM6000, Lincolnway West, Bendix Drive and Ardmore Trail intersection improvements. The Change Order decreases the contract by $150.60 and was required because of the state law requiring that all raised structures be a minimum of 8' from the centerline of the railroad tracks, which meant modification of the island at the southeast corner of Lincolnway West and Bendix Drive. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Change Order was approved. PURCHASE AGREEMENT FILED WITH THE BOARD Robert Parker, Chief Deputy City Attorney, submitted to the Board a Purchase Agreement for the property at 622 N. Michigan Street for the purchase of the property by the City of South Bend and leasing it to PEAL Services. The property is presently owned by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Mr. Parker said there are certain modifications to be made in the contract but he was submitting it to the Board for their consideration and he will come back to the Board with any recommended changes. The money for the purchase has been appropriated and approved. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the contract was taken under advisement until such time as Mr. Parker advises the Board that it is ready for approval.