11/16/70 Board of Public Works Minutes

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11/16/70 M per square foot up to a depth of 150 feet from the property line closest to the sewer. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY s/ Lloyd S. Taylor s/ S. J. Crumpacker s/ James A. Bickel Dated this 16th day of November, 1970." RESOLUTION NO. 11-16-70 (a) ADOPTED - FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER RETENTION BASINS "A" AND "K" Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted; "RESOLUTION NO. 11-16-70 (a) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER RE- TENTION BASINS. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has been mandated by the State of Indiana to separate storm water drainage from its sanitary sewer system by not later than the year 1977; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety has em- ployed consultants to make surveys and to determine the most feasible method of accomplishing this end; and WHEREAS, the said consultants have recommended the construction of storm water retention basins in and near certain areas of the City as the most reasible and economical method of achieving separation of storm water and sanitary drainage; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has appropriated funds for the construction of the first four such storm water retention basins; and WHEREAS, certain real estate must be acquired in order to construct such basins; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IND IANA: 1. That the construction of storm water retention basins designated "A" and "K" and their related sewer and drainage systems is necessary for the health, welfare and safety of the citizens and taxpayers of the City of South Bend and such basins, upon completion, would be of public use and benefit. 2. That in order to construct same it is necessary to acquire, by purchase, gift or condemnation, the follow- ing described real estate: (a) For Lagoon "A": Lots 30, 31, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48 as shown in Fairview Second Addition, St. Joseph County, South Bend, Indiana; and (b) Lots 39 through 51, inclusive, Lots 53 through 65, inclusive, and Lots 101 through 109, inclusive, as shown in Belmont Addition, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, for Lagoon "K."