05/22/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

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314 5/22/72 Buildingers United Enterprises stopped construction on several units after the excavations had begun, reason not known. This office re- quested Builders United Enterprises, Inc., to fill the excavation, see attached letter. Builders United Enterprises, Inc. have not complied. in the meantime, the City obtained a deed to the property. Upon com- plaint of Councilman Parent, Mr. Howell ;was contacted by this Depart- ment. He said he was awaiting conveyance of ownership as he wants to to build. He said the Legal Department was working on same. He was requested to protect the excavation by fencing same. He said he would but he has not. Respectfully submitted, s/ Forrest R. West, Building Commissioner Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered the letter filed, but asked that a memorandum be sent to Mr. West asking whether the excavations mentioned in his letter had been fi Vfed in, and if a building permit had been issued on the Cedar Street address-, and if so, what the status of it is now. - The Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, requested that the Clerk direct a letter to the Park Department asking them to remove a large dead tree`,from the property at 1134 Cedar Street as it is 1n.a, dangerous condition. A letter was received from Mr. John J. Lorber, as Attorney for Builders United Enterprises, Inc., asking about the purchase of Lot 29 of Sommers Addition. The clerk was directed to write Mr. Lorber telling him the property was in the process of being declared excess and when the process is completed, his client would have the opportunity to bid on it. 1225 Bissell Street A letter was received from Builders United Enterprises, Inc., asking to hold the demolition bid on the structure at 1225 Bissell Street as they wished to buy the property. This was referred to Mr. Liszewski for investigation and answer. SOLLITT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INVOICE - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT An invoice from the Sollitt Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $272,363.62 for labor, `material and equipment furnished to complete the Wastewater Treatment Plant Addition was approved. CLYDE E, WILLIAMS AND ASSOCIATES. INC. UNDERPASS ON SOUTH MAIN STREET An invoice for preparing plans and specifications and cost estimates on the proposed improvements to the existing underpass on South Main Street was referred -to the Engineering Department. Amount $17,142.82. CLYDE E. WILLIAMS AND ASSOCIATES. INC. - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT An invoice from Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., for providing general supervision of the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $3,497.72 was approved. LETTER FROM MRS. ROGER SMITH A letter was received from Mrs. Roger Smith, 3505 Rexford Drive, South Bend complaining about the condition of her property after the D & D Developers has used an easement. The Board informed Mrs. Smith, who was present, that this was a matter between the Developer and her and they could not enter into it. L