08/24/70 Board of Public Works Minutes

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8/24/70 623 N. Birdsell (Complaint of Mrs. Louise Rozek and others). Mr. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, reported the land contract buyer of this property, has done nothing to repair the structure although he had made promises to do so; and further stated that he has received a letter from the owner ' ' stating they are willing to give the property to the City to do with as they see fit. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Sub•Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 623 N. Birdsell Street. 740 N. Frances Street. Mr. Adamson reported this property is secured part of the time and at other times is open; that it is presently for sale again. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued until September 8, 1970, and the Clerk was directed to notify the owner by certified mail to appear before the Board on that date. 625 S. Columbia Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried,`at the re- quest of the Sub -Standards Director, this matter was continued until September 8, 1970. 2116 Western Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported this building open at times and secured at other times, and'that it is now open. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids -for demolition of'the structure at 2116 Western Avenue. 1613 S. Leer Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried; this matter was continued four weeks. 1123 E. Donald Street, Mr.'Adamson reported nothing has been done to re- habilitate the property. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued until September 8, 1970, and the Sub -Standards Director was re- quested to'contact Mr. Clem Winkowski, representative of the owner, in reference to the property. 1007 N. Notre Dame Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported the structure at 1007 N. Notre Dame Avenue has been demolished by the owner. 625 N. Eddy Street. Mr. Adamson reported this property has been boarded up. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of the property at 625 N. Eddy Street was continued indefinitely and the Sub -Standards Director was requested to keep the property under surveillance. 3707 Belle Vista. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of 3707 Belle Vista was continued indefinitely. Demolition bids opened: This being the date set, bids were opened for demolition of the following structures. Non collusion affidavits were examined and found to be proper. The bids were as follows: 1217 South Bend Avenue: B & J Demolition Company $660.00 Midwest Demolition Co. $374.00 Julius O'Neal $529.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 1217 South Bend Avenue was awarded to Midwest Demolition Company on its low bid of $374.00. 614 S. Columbia Street: Midwest Demolition Co. $729.00 B & J Demolition Co. $835.00 Julius O'Neal 7 $749.00 Upon motion made,' seconded and carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 614 S. Columbia Street was awarded to Midwest Demolition Company on its low bid of $729.00. Request for sub -standard property owners to appear before Board 9/8/70 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the