04/12/10 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 12, 2010 110 APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO USE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - 1005 EAST CALVERT STREET -SARA STEWART, DECOKES GONZOLES & JOE KANINJA Mr. Gilot stated favorable recommendations have been received from the Division of Engineering, Code Enforcement, Community and Economic Development, Park Department, and the Legal Department, in conjunction with a request from Sara Stewart, Delores Gonzoles & Joe Kaninja, Post Office Box 10022, South Bend, Indiana 46680, to use the City-owned property referenced above for the use as a community garden. The petitioner requested lead testing be done on the property prior to use as a garden. Community & Economic Developments stated if lead testing must occur prior to a formal decision, the Board should permit the Health Department to da so. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the request was approved, and the petitioner was authorized to request lead testing done at their own expense. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION -PETITION TO VACATE THE FIRST E/W ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST WEST OF DIAMOND AVE TO THE FIRST N/S ALLEY Mr. Gilot indicated that Abundant Faith Family Ministry, 1318 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, Indiana 46601, has submitted a request to vacate the above referred to alley for the purpose of connecting the parking lot to the church lot. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Solid Waste, Community & Economic Development and Engineering. Area Plan stated the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right-of--way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the Clerk send a favorable letter to the petitioner and the Council regarding this request. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION -PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following License Application was approved subject to the petitioner fixing the sidewalks and trip hazards; Applicant: Cathedral of St James Location: 307-311 West Washington Street Engineering stated that the sidewalk needs to be repaired before the license can be approved. The above license application was approved and. referred to Administration and Finance for issuance of a license. It was noted that the required Proof of Insurance as well as the hours and rates to be charged was attached to the application. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: REMOVAL: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Signs REMARKS: Signs no longer needed: LOCATIONS: 424 S. Kosciuszko $24 S. Kosciuszko 1330 N. Meade 535 S. Pulaski 106 N. Wellington NEW INSTALLATION: No Parking/Tow Zone LOCATION: South Side of Pleasant Street from 25th to 29th Street REMARKS: Requested by Contracted Reconstruction or Improvements NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign LOCATION: 915 Cedar Street REMARKS: All Criteria has been Met -Signs Up Already