10/18/65 Board of Public Works Minutes

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October 18, 1965 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works & Safety was held on Monday, October 18, 1965 at 10:00 A.M. All members were present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. No vouchers were approved for payment. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: SUB -STANDARD DIVISION ( OPEN BIAS - DEMOLITION ) Richard Liszewski appeared before the Board with sealed bids for the demolition of the following sub -standard structures: Property located at 744 N. Allen Street, owned by William P. and F. Dugdale. Ralph Williams Demolition - including water shut-off $846.00 19947 W . Lynwood South Bend, Ind. • Warner Wrecking Demolition - including water shut-off $1,0000 C53 Elkhart, Indiana Both bids were in order and valid bids. The bid of Ralph Williams, being the lowest and best bid, it was awarded to Ralph Williams. Property located at 324 S. Taylor Street, owned by Lillian DeVon. Warner Wrecking Demolition - including water shut-off $675.00 Elkhart, Indiana . Ralph Williams Demolition - including water shut-off $938.00 19947 W. Lynwood South Bend. Ind. Both bids were in order and valid bids. The bid of Warner Wrecking being the lowest and best bid, it was awarded to Warner Wrecking. For property located at 820 Oak Street: The Board of Public Safety having heretofore advertised for bids for the demolition of an accessory building (garage) at 820 Oak Street, and the Board having received no bids in response to subh public notice and having been informed that the Warner Wrecking Company will remove said structure for the sum of $65.00 over-all cost to the City, said bid is hereby awarded to ;Varner Wrecking Company for $65.00. SUB -STANDARD DIVISION• HEARINGS Mr. Liszewski advised the Board that Mr. F. Conner, owner of property located at 420 S. St. Joseph Street had requested an extension of 14 days to allow him sufficient time to board building up, such extension was granted by the Board for this purpose. With reference to property located at 307 E. Paris Street, owned by Mr. Minkow, residing in California and represented locally by Mr. Wm. Morris, Mr. Liszewski advised the Board that Mr. Minkow had indicated, through Mr. Morris, that he would repair structure but has not as yet done so. Mr. Liszewski requested permission to post building as sub- standard. After hearing Mr. Liszewski, the Board requested that he contact Mr. Minkow through Mr. Morris and inquire whether he intends to repair the building. Mr. Liszewski reported that property located at 102 N. Adams, owned by the Victor and Bessie DeFrees Estate is presently open and vacant.