05/05/69 Board of Public Works Minutes

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5/5/69 134 N. Olive Street. Ray Scarbeck, contractor, appeared before the Board and stated he was representing the owner Anderson Jones. Mr. Scarbeck stated most of the work has been done and since the owner expects to move into the property by June it must be completed by that time. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the owner was granted 60 days within which to complete the rehabilitation of the property. 1509 W. Sample Street. The owner of this property did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson reported the building has now been demolished by the owner. 7282 S. Fellows Street. Mr. Adamson reported this building is open and in bad condition. Ella Mae Seward, owner of the property, did not appear as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. Bids opened. This being the date set, bids were opened for demolition of the following properties. Bid bonds accompanying each bid were found to be proper. Bids were: 2117-2119 W. Washington: A & J Demolition Company $633.00 Harvey R. Bryant 635.00 A. Midwest Demolition Co. 365.00 _Julius O'Neal 674.00 John E. Vanek 330.00 Richard Doyle, attorney, was present. Mr. Doyle -inquired the authority for demolition of properties and.was cited the State statute. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure was awarded to John E. Vanek, his being the lowest and best bid received. 526 Arthur Street: A & J Demolition $450.00 Harvey R. Bryant 500.00 A. Midwest Demolition 331.00 John E. Vanek 374.00 Julius O'Neal 340.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure was awarded to A. Midwest Demolition Company, that being the lowest and best bid received. 3.02 E. Pennsylvania Street: A & J Demolition Company $1090.00 Harvey R. Bryant 1135.00 A. Midwest Demolition 970.00 John E. Vanek 669.00 Julius O'Neal 829.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for de- molition of the building was awarded to John E. Vanek, that being the lowest and best bid received. 724 SQuth'Bend Avedue. Mr. Adamson stated this house is open and is a fire hazard. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 201 Wakewa Street. Mr. Adamson reported the building is still open and that the frames have now been taken out of the windows. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was further postponed one week to allow the owner time to.secure the building. 1825 Benton Court. Mr. Adamson reported this building has now been boarded up but that it is still sub -standard.