08/18/69 Board of Public Works Minutes

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' k 8/18/69 inspect periodically to ascertain the safeness and security of the building. The original motion to grant extension of one week was then withdrawn and the Board upon motion made, seconded and carried agreed to continue this matter indefinitely until such time as it becomes unsafe and a hazard, 438-444 E LaSalle: Sub -Standards reports a contract was signed with Bryant Excavatibg_for the demolition of this structure by the owners, Mr. Bryant called the Boards attention to the sidewalk at this site and the fact that it was in great dis- repair in the event any complaint was filed at a later date. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued for 30 days. 136 N. Notre Dame Ave: Upon motion made seconded and carried, the owners request for an additional con- tinuation was denied and they are directed to remove the structure within 30 days. 315 W. Garst: The Director of Sub -Standards reports this property purchased by South Bend Lathe and nothing has been done and he has had no response from the attorney who repre- sents them to the letter written by Sub -standards 3 weeks ago and the structure is still open and exposed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this matter a was continued for 1 week to August 25, 1969 and Sub -standards is to write again by certified mail return receipt requested to South Bend Lathe with a request to appear August 25, 1969. 2410-2412 W. Ford: This matter having been continued from August 4, 1969 and the owner having appeared June 30, 1969 and given a 30 day extention and the return receipt requested of certified mail not being received, this matter is continued to August 25, 1969, to await return receipt before further action is taken. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this matter is continued to August 25, 1969. 1307 S. Fellows: This structure reported badly burned. Fire Department in touch with attorney representing owner. Attorney has been notified of condition and there has been no response to notification. Upon motion made seconded and carried, Sub -Standard Director is authorized to seek bids for demolition. It was suggested that Mr. Adamson telephone Attorney Bodine, who represents owner, before advertising for bids. 1640 Portage Avenue: Sub -Standards reports a private contract for demolition has been signed by owner with A & J Demolition. Demolition to date not begun. Mr. Davis of A & J indicated that owner wanted to salvage several items from the building and he had written the contract for 60 days instead of 30 days as permit requires. Upon motion made, seconded and carried_: this matter is continued to August 25, 1969 to allow A & J to complete demolition. 1201 Carroll: Bids for demolition having been opened August 11, 1969 and contracted awarded to Bryant Excavating on their low bid, the signing of the contract today was delayed to hear Mr..Clem Winkowski, representing the owner Dubail. This was the first appearance made by anyone connected with the property. Mr. Winkowski indicated that the property had been sold on a land contract and the contract defaulted. That nothing could be done until they got possession of the property which had been accomplished and that a bid of repairs had been made. Since no appearance had ever been made and 60 days extension was granted May 26, 1969, to allow for repairs and since no mention had been made to rescind the original motion for demolition. the motion.stands and -the contract was signed with Bryant Excavating. 318 Cushing: This matter having been continued from July 14, 1969 after extension was granted and nothing having been done by the owner Mrs. Parcher in the way of repair or remedy, and upon motion made, seconded and carried Sub -standards was authorized to seek bids for demolition, demolition notice will be sent before bids are sought, BIAS FOR DEMOLITION This being the date set, bids for demolition of the following properties were opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were: 1213 S. Clover: Bryant Excavating $541.00 .01Meal Trucking 585.00 A & J Demolition also submitted a bid but the non collusion affidavit not being signed, it was rejected. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition of 1213 S. Clover was awarded to Bryant Excavating on their lour bid of $541.00,