06/18/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1973 CONTRACTOR'S BONDS FILED The following Contractor's Bonds were filed with the Board: Contractor's Bond - David Scott Contractor's bond continuation certificate - Valley Construction Co., Inc. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bonds were referred to Mr. Hugh Gammon, Bureau of Construction, for investigation and report. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The Street Light Outage Report for the period of 6/6/73 to 6/15/73 was received and ordered filed. LETTER FROM DONALD L. DECKER - RE: FIRE AT M.S.F. The following letter was presented to the Board: June 15, 1973 Board of Public Works County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Fire At M.S.F. resulting in the loss of a Fuel Tanker Truck and a Mechanical Street Sweeper Gentlemen: On Monday, June 11, 1973 at 3:07 p.m. at the rear of the Municipal Services Facility, 701 W. Sample a fire destroyed a 1973 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper, No 131, and a 1956 International Fuel Tanker Truck, No. 135. The value of the Street Sweeper was $22,550.00 and the Fuel Tanker Truck was valued at $700.00. Both vehicles were insured with the Aetna Insurance Company and are considered a total loss. The circumstances resulting in the accident were as follows: The fuel Tanker Truck has been the source of fuel oil from which all diesel engine equipment obtained their fuel.. In order to fuel a vehicle it is necessary to start the Tanker Truck to activate the pump and then proceed to fuel the vehicle. One vehicle had just refueled and pulled away and Mr. Hopkins positioned Sweeper #131 behind Fuel Truck #135 for refueling. The Tanker Truck was still running so Mr. Hopkins proceeded to fuel his sweeper. After refueling his sweeper he then got into the Tanker Truck to shut it off at which time the Tanker Truck backfired apparently igniting a fire beneath it. At that time some witnesses near the Sign Shop hollered to Mr. Hopkins that the truck was on -fire. He got out of the truck and observed the fire rapidly spreading beneath the tanker and ran to turn in the alarm. When the Fire Department arrived, both vehicles were engulfed in flames result- ing in the loss of both the Street Sweeper and the Tanker Truck. Respectfully yours, s/ Donald L. Decker Street Commissioner Mr. Decker was present and he stated that he is working with the insurance Company and Elgin Company for the salvage value of the sweeper. He said M.S.F. will eliminate truck fueling and will install underground storage tanks. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered the letter filed. REQUEST THAT CITY STOCK PILE PAVING BRICKS Mrs. Sharp, Portage Park Committee, was present at the meeting. She requested that the City stock pile all paving bricks whenever they become available to be used along the river bank. Mr. Decker, Street Commissioner, was present and he replied to Mrs; Sharp that he has very few on hand, but they do try to save what little they have.