01/22/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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1/22/73 809 N. Clinton Street Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board authorized Mr. Steed to seek bids.for the demolition of the structure at 809 N. Clinton St. Mr. Steed brought to the attention of the Board the following sub -standard structures:, Owner: 2005 W. Indiana Avenue Polly Montgomery, Administratrix for the estate of Anna Mikulak 606 S. Carroll Street Francis A. & Irene M. Engel 513 S. Fellows Street James J. & Marilyn J. Stevenson 1109 W. Colfax Avenue William F. & Rubye J. Scott Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to bring the above persons before the Board to show cause why the various structures should not be demolished. 710 N. Hill Street Mr. John Carpenter, 706 N. Hill Street, appeared before the Board regarding 710 N. Hill Street. Mr. Carpenter said that the contractor had not fulfilled the contract in regard to this property. One building was demolished but the lot is covered with debris. Mr. Carpenter said he hopes to acquire this property and asked the Board to continue this matter for one week, in which time he will make an attempt to clear the lot and investigate the possibility of acquiring ownership of the lot. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board continued this matter for one week at which time Mr. Carpenter will appear and report to the Board. BIDS FOR CITY VEHICLES Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the following bids for city vehicles: Group I Don Medow-American 30 units - Matadors $50,924.00 Air Conditioning 9,000.00 $59.9 4 00 Group II Gates Chevrolet - 3 Units, 4-door Bel Air Sedans $ 7,011.06 Group III Bids to be awarded later Group IV Gates Chevrolet - 1 Bel Air 4-door Sedan $ 3,497.08 Group V Freeman -Spicer - 2 units - Satellite 4 door Sedans $ 5,222.78 Group VI No bids awarded as there is not enough money available Group VII Gates Chevrolet - 1 #7500 Pick-up Truck $ 4,195.00 BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board awarded the bid for Janitorial and other related services at the Municipal Services Facility to Eder -Bailie, d/b/a South Bend Window Cleaning for $20,246.00 per year, invoiced at $1,688.00 per month. It was the feeling of the Board that, because of the good business experience with Eder -Bailie last year, their bid be accepted in the best interests of the City of South Bend. RESOLUTION - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PORTAGE AVENUE AND FORREST'AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 1-1973 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety has found it necessary in the best interest of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street improvements at the Portage Avenue and Forrest Avenue intersection, and