05/14/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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si REGULAR MEETING VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3471 CONFIPd -IED PAY 14. 1979 This being the date set, public hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3471, for the vacation of the first north -south alley east of Bendix Drive, running from Green Street south to Bonds Avenue and the west 23' of the east -west alley running between Lots 29 and 35 of a part of Westchester's First Sub. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Robert Mysliwiec, Attorney, was present on behalf of the petitioners American National Bank and Trust Company. Councilman Walter Szymkowiak was present with Mr. Ted Kawka, 3029 Bonds Avenue. Mr. Szymkowiak said Mr. Kawka has no objection to the vacation of alley but is concerned about clarification about the legal des- cription and noted that his lot should be forty -five feet in width. Mr. Kawka was advised that the petitioner is aware of the discrepancy which involves a title problem and they will resolve the matter with him. Mr. Kawka said he had no objection to the alley vacation if this matter is cleared up. There were no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board confirmed Vacation Resolution No. 3471 and directed that an Assessment Roll be prepared. SNORKEL BID AWARDED - ADVERTISING FOR INTEREST RATE APPROVED Chief Oscar Van Wiele submitted a report to the Board indicating that bids received for a snorkel for the Fire Department were reviewed. Following this review, it is recommended that the Board award the bid to Midwest Fire and Safety Equipment Company on their bid of $189,473.00, which was the second low bid received. It was also recommended that the bid award be made subject to funding. Mr. McMahon asked Chief Van Wiele the reason for not recommending . acceptance of the low bid of Hammerle Custom Productions. Chief Van Wiele noted that the apparatus bid by the low bidder did not meet specifications in a number of areas. The equipment bid is considered experimental and there is not a comparable unit in use anywhere in the country so the Department was unable to get information from a Department having experience with the equil-)ment. The Fire Department has spent a good number of hours reviewing the bid and meetings were held with representatives of all the bidders. Mr. Mullen pointed out that the award is subject to funding and that the Board will also have to advertise for bids for the interest rate on a lease - purchase agreement which will have to be approved by the Council. City Attorney Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. asked Chief Van Wiele to prepare a letter for the Board listing in detail the areas in which the low bid did not meet specifications. He noted this information should be filed with the Board whenever a recommendation is made to accept other than a low bid. Chief Van Wiele indicated he would prepare such a letter and submit it to the Board. Mr. McMahon made a motion to accept the bid of Midwest Fire and Safety for the snorkel, subject to approval of the funding. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. Mullen made a motion to authorize advertising for bids for the interest rate on a lease - purchase agreement for the snorkel. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. REQUEST TO USE FIRE STATION FOUR FOR LIGHT A BIKE PROGRAM APPROVED Fire Chief Oscar Van Wiele advised the Board that he has received a request from V.F.W. Post 9733 for the use of Fire Station #4 at 220 North Olive for a Light A Bike Safety Program on May 26 from 9:00 a.m, to 12:00 noon. The purpose of the program is to give each bicycle brought in a safety inspection and to apply bicycle stickers free of. charge in the interests of bicycle safety. Chief Van Wiele recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved.