09/11/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

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9/11/72 It is because of the obvious danger of these houses that the Youth Services Bureau requests that the buildings be demolished as soon as possible. If it becomes impossible to demolish these houses immedi- ately, the Youth Services Bureau requests that steps be taken to close these buildings so that children can not use them in which to play. As a closing note, it has been brought to our attention that the poor man's urban clearance is arson, and this is exactly the pattern we have observed in South Bend. When there have been no steps taken by the appropriate authorities to demolish these vacant houses which are obviously serving no positive function, then the arsonists go to work — endangering the entire community. It is because of the dangers to our children that we respective4y request he4,p in making our community safe for our young people. Sincerely, e-� s/ A/ B. Short, Jr. CC: Mr. Isaiah Steed Mr. John Kromkowski L.� Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to the Sub -Standard Department. The Board took issue with the statement that no steps had been taken by the appropriate authorities to demolish the vacant houses, as a good part of the business conducted every Board meeting is on sub -standard houses. PROJECTION COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT A Project completion affidavit was filed and, ;upon motion made, seconded and carried, approved for the Twyckenham Drive and Ewing Avenue Project R&S 42-197), filed by Rieth-Riley Construction Company. R&S 41 - PORTAGE AND ELWOOD PROJECT - RIETN RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO. The following letter was presented to the Board: September 6, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Subject: R&S 41 - Portage and Elwood Project Rieth-Riley Construction Company Gentlemen: Due to the City's inability to obtain the necessary right-of-way for subject project, I am recommending to you that the construction contract signed with the Rieth-Riley Construction Company be voided. The Rieth Riley firm has agreed to this action. There are costs that have been charged against this project and they are detailed on the LRSA final report which is attached to this letter. The Rieth Riley firm did purchase certain items for the traffic signals at this location that cannot be used at any other location or cannot be returned, therefore, the City has agreed to purchase these items and keep them in our inventory. I have spoken to the LRSA office in Indianapolis and they have agreed to this action on our part. Very truly yours, William J. Richardson, P.D. CC: Rieth Riley Construction LRSA Board