06/02/69 Board of Public Works Minutes

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s51 6/2/69 Item #2 - Diesel Fuel #2 130,000 gals. truck ,$O'1I8_Pera_gal. Diesel Fuel #1 truck- $0.123 per gal. #2 tank wagon $0 126 per gal'. #1 tank wagon $0.136 per gal. There being no further bids, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the Purchasing Director for study and recommendation to the Board. MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGES - VALIDATING PROGRAM Karl G. King, Jr., Chairman, and John Kagel, Executive Director, of the Downtown South Bend Council of the South Bend -Mishawaka Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, presented to the Board of Public Works and Safety commitments by 49 downtown commercial businesses guaranteeing a total of $6,600 per month over a five year period toward the cost of municipal parking garages to be built at the southeast corner of Colfax and Main (Site #1) and at the northwest corner of St. Joseph and Jefferson (Site #2). C Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the guarantees by the various merchants. Appreciation was expressed by the Board to the Downtown South Bend Council for their efforts in this project. The Clerk was directed to provide the Common Council with a photo -copy of Mr. King's letter of transmittal of June 2, 1969 and a photo -copy of such commitments; and to provide the Mayor with a photo- copy of Mr. King's letter of transmittal of June 2 and a list of the participating businesses. REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board voted to re- view the request of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat for the following transfers of funds: $4000.00 from Acct. Q-11 (services personal) to Acct. Q-43 (repair parts) $4000.00 from Acct. Q-11 (services personal) to Acct. Q-262-(medical, etc.) $3500.00 from Acct. Quell (services personal) to Acct. Q-722 (motor equipment) APPLICATIONS - FIRE DEPARTMENT Applications for appointment to the Fire Department by Jesse Ben -Noel] and Dennis Earl Tracey were filed and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. H. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up: 2526 Linden Avenue (accessory building). The son of the owner of this structure, Mary Stanek, appeared before the Board. Mr. Stanek, who lives at this address with the owner and looks after the place, stated this is a three car garage used mostly for storage and it is his intention to renovate it. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, 30 days extension was granted to permit him to complete the renovation. 1013 Duey Street. Alonzo and Juanita Phillips, owners of this property, appeared before the Board. Mr. Phillips stated he -intends to renovate -the building and will do the work himself, will have two weeks off the first of July and asked an extension of time until then. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, 45 days was granted to the owner in wh1ch to bring the structure up to standard. 758 Lincolnway East. Preston Hagey of Buchanan, Michigan, owner, appeared before the Board. Mr. Adamson stated the property is open and is a hazard. Mr. Hagey stated he intends to sell the property, that he has tried to keep it secured and thought it was so. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously .carried, the matter was continued one week. 1106 S. Main St. Mr. Adamson reported this property sold to Tom Yarger and they will demolish the structure. Continued two weeks for checking.