08/13/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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6� 4 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 1973 and report so that a determination can be made as to the need for an additional taxicab company, and that the appli.cation be referred to the Legal Department, with the request that they write Mr. McNeil a letter informing him that his application is not notarized and does not give complete information. Mr. McNeil should be advised that another application should be submitted to comply in full with the requirements of the Municipal Code. No action will be taken on this matter until information has been received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Legal Department. PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - PROJECT CS-6, DARDEN-RIVERSIDE_S_EWER The Board received a Project Completion Affidavit from Howell Construction Company for Project No. CS-6, the Darden -Riverside Sewer. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the affidavit. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR MICHIGAN STREET -MAIN STREET CONNECTOR The Board had requested that the Contract with Murphy Consultants for Profes- sional Services for the Proposed Michigan Street and Main Street connector should be amended by the addition of an audit clause. Amendment No. 1 was presented to the Board as follows: The above subject contract is hereby amended to include the below stated provisions: AUDIT It is understood and agreed that the City shall have the right,to audit, at any reasonable time, the billings related to costs incurred and hours of work performed under this contract. In Witness Whereof, the City and the Engineer have executed this Amendment. CITY OF SOUTH BEND s/ Rollin E. Farrand James R. Seitz MURPHY CONSULTANTS, INC. s/ R. M. Arnold s/ R. L. Murphy Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the amendment was approved and signed. CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES-DEPT. OF REDEVELOPMENT The Board received a contract with the Department of Redevelopment whereby the Bureau of Engineering performs engineering and inspection services and is reimbursed by the Department of Redevelopment. Mr. Farrand said that the contract had been reviewed by the Legal Department and they recommend that the contract be signed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved and signed the contract. REQUEST TO BLOCK WASHINGTON STREET ON AUGUST 26 Miss Marcia Callahan of the Youth Advocacy Program was present and requested that the Board block Washington Street, from Falcon to Camden Street, on Sunday, August 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in conjunction with a People's Concert to be held. Miss Callahan said they would like the area blocked so that they can set up 15 to 20 booths and concessions. They are expecting from 5,000 to 10,000 people. Mr. Seitz commented that this affair was held last year and that they coordinate planning with the Park Department since they use LaSalle Park. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, for investiga- tion and recommendation. I �