05/29/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 29, 1979 65 BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - MIAMI STREET VIADUCT PAVEMENT LOWERING John E. Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, advised the Board that specifications have been prepared for R & S 7906, the lowering of pavement under the Miami Street Viaduct to provide additional roadway clearance. He requested permission to advertise for bids for the project. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and carried, the request was approved. DENIAL OF TAXI LICENSE - MICHAEL J. HOWARD City Controller Peter H. Mullen submitted to the Board a report from the Police Department on the taxi license application of Michael J. Howard. It was recommended that the license be denied because the applicant falsified the application. Mr. Mullen noted that the applicant misrepresented the fact that his license was suspended at one time and he was convicted of a crime. The convictions were of a minor nature but the fact that he falsified his application is justification for the denial and Mr. Mullen concurred with the Police Department that the application be denied. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, with Mr. Mullen abstaining, the application was denied and the applicant will be notified of his right to a hearing before the Board. MUTUAL RELEASE OF AGREEMENT WITH GERALD HINES APPROVED A Mutual Release of the Agreement between the City of South Bend and Gerald D. Hines Interests was submitted to the Board. City Attorney Thomas Brunner advised the Board that this document releases all obligations the City may have to Gerald D. Hines Interests as well as any rights or obligations that Gerald D. Hines has to the City. Gerald D. Hines Interests made one substantial change in the release as it was sent to them and that is they have waived the payment of an additional $30,000 the City was to pay to them. Mr. Brunner said the City is appreciative of' this fact and considers it a generous gesture on the part of Gerald D. Hines. The representation of Gerald D. Hines was that they hope this money can be well spent on the project. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the release was approved. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - CAR WASHES AND TIRE REPAIRS The Board was advised by the City Controller's Office that the present contract sfor car washes and tire repairs for City vehicles expire on June 30. It was requested that the Board advertise for new contracts. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved. ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3474 Mr. McMahon reported that the petition of St. James.Cathedral to vacate the alley abutting the north side of the Cathedral and running from Lafayette Blvd. west was reviewed by the Engineering Department, the Community Development Department and the Area Plan Commission. Reports have been received from each Department indicating no objection to the vacation, subject to utility easements. Upon motion made by 'Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the reports were ordered filed and the following resolution, setting the matter for public hearing was adopted: