12/18/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

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0t 12/18/72 CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Mr. Donald Germann, Civil Defense, appeared before the Board and presented the St. Joseph County Emergency Operations Plan, to be filed with the Board. BUREAU OF BUILDINGS - SUB STANDARD DIVISION Mr. Isaiah Steed, Sub -Standard Director, was present at the meeting and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. 522 E. Ohio Street A letter was received from Don J. Barth, Executor of the Estate, stating that the heirs have no desire to rehabilitate, and they assume that the City will demolish the property and take title to it. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed wars authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 309 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Mr. Louis J. Poulos, 104 E. Broadway, appeared before the Board and explained he wishes to rehabilitate the structure at 309 E. Pennsylvania Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board continued the matter until May 1, 1973. Q412 E. Calvert Street Having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 412 E. Calvert Street should not be demolished, and Donald C. James and Gervae M. James not having appeared, the Board now, upon motion made, seconded and carried, authorized Mr. Steed to seek bids for demolition,of the structure. 149 E. Elder Mr. Harry Fox, 1307 Pyle Avenue, appeared before the Board to state he is working on the structure at 149 E. Elder Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued for 3;weeks. 537 E. Haney Avenue This matter was referred back to the sub -standards division for investigation and report. 302-3022 E. Calvert Street . 1912 S. Carroll Street Mr. Omer J. Wolfe has indicated hw has no interest in the properties indicated above. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of said properties. 217 E. Dubai! Avenue Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board gave Mr. Steed permission to write Clarence D. & Eldora Whiter and ask them to show cause why the structure at 217 E. Dubail Avenue should not be demolished. 2221 Smith Street The matter of the sub -standard condition of the struc- ture at 2221 Smith Street having been continued to this date, the follow- ing bids are now opened and read: O'Neal Trucking Company $549.00 Machinery Supply Co. $537.00 B. & J. Demolition-400.00 Michiana Builders $480.00 Upon motion made, seconded and, carried, the award was _made to B. & J. Demolition on it's low bid of 000.00. 1026-1028 E. Indiana Avenue This building was demolished some time ago but the excavation from the basement was not filled in. Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for grading and filling the property where the building was demolished. 731 Corby Blvd. Bids having been awarded for demolition of this struc- ture more than 30 days ago, but the building not having been demolished, the Clerk was instructed to write to the Department of Redevelopment asking their co-operation in having the contract completed.