03/26/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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I REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 1979 BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS John E. Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, submitted a request to advertise for bids for R & S 7904, the Ironwood and Pleasant Intersection Improvements, CD -79 -1, Indiana Avenue and Chapin Street Improvements, and the Chapin, Jefferson, Portage and York Road Intersection and Island Improvements. Detailed specifications are being prepared and will be filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved and bid advertising dates will be established upon receipt of the specifications. SUBGRANT MODIFICATION APPROVED - SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of the Bureau of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board a modification to the Subgrant Agreement between the Bureau and the South Bend Community School Corporation. The modification extends the date of the subgrant to April 30, 1979 and increases the funding by $1,490 to a new level of $18,960, to extend the basic education component at Darden School. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved. REQUESTS TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED LOTS RECEIVED The Board received the following requests to purchase city -owned properties: A. C. J. Derda - 677 LaPorte Avenue B. William Hines - Log 9, Winsmans and Rush's Addition Upon motion made- by -Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the requests were filed and referred to the Engineering Department, Park Department, Community Development Department and the Mayor's Office for review and a determination as to whether the lots should be retained for any purpose. REQUEST FOR PARADE RECEIVED LaSalle Landing Lodge #298, B.P.O.E., requested permission to hold a parade on Sunday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m, beginning at the Quality Inn and proceeding to the Lodge at 1001 W. Western Avenue on a route submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Per. Mullen and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Detail for review and recommendation. OPEN AIR STAND APPROVED - OLIVE AND SAMPLE An Application for an Open Air Stand at Olive and Sample Streets was tabled by the Board pending receipt of additional information from the applicant, LaVerne Przygocki, as to the commercial location for the distribution and storage of flowers to be sold. Mrs. Przygocki submitted a signed statement to the Board indicating that she is renting premises at 529 E. LaSalle for the storage and distribution of flowers and will not use the premises at 1715 Portage Avenue for this use. The Board has on file a signed statement from Mrs. Przygocki that the premises at 1715 Portage Avenue will not be used forthe storage or distribution of flowers or fireworks. The Board was advised that Mrs. Przygocki has a receipt for the rental of the premises at 529 E. LaSalle for the month of April. Deputy City Attorney Terry Crone advised the Board that he discussed this matter with James Masters and Mr. Masters