07/02/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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110 REGULAR MEETING JULY 2,,1979 BE IT, FURTHER, RESOLVED that if proceeding is brought by condemnation for the acquisition of such real estate, such proceedings shall be brought pursuant to provisions of Acts of 1905, Chapter 48, being I.C. 32- 11- 1 -1 - -- 13. Adopted this 2nd day of July, 1979. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ Peter H. Mullen s/ Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED LOT AT 722 E. BROADWAY FILED Robert J. Fry, 61527 Orange Road, submitted a request to the Board for information regarding the purchase of a city -owned lot at 722 E. Broadway. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Mayor's Office, Engineering Department, Park Department and Community Development Department for review and a determination as to whether the lot should be retained for any purpose. WAITER'S RACE APPROVED The Hotel and Motel Association requested permission to hold a Waiter's Race at 12:00 noon on July 2, 1979 beginning at Island Park and continuing around the Century Center Property. The event was coordinated by Mary Kay Huszar for Century Center and a Certificate of Insurance has been filed. Upon.motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved. REQUEST FOR TENT SALE APPROVED - ESLINGER'S FURNITURE STORE The Board received a request from Douglas Kile to hold the Eslinger's Furniture and Appliance Company Annual Tent Sale from July 3 to July 31 on their parking lot at 2701 S. Michigan. It was noted that the tent has been secured from.City Awning Company and is fireproof. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved, subject to the requirements of the Building Department and the Fire Inspection Bureau. TRAFFIC CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED FIRST BANK CENTER Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted to the Board recommendations for traffic control at the site of the First Bank Center construction. He noted that the Sollitt Construction Company has submitted a plan for proposed fencing for the construction area and further requests the use of Washington Street, the north 25' from the mid -block alley east of old Michigan Street to Old Michigan and the use of old Michigan Street for use as a staging area. Mr. Wadzinski recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. A 10' fire lane shall remain free of all materials and /or vehicles, and shall be located on the west curb line of Old Michigan from Washington to Colfax.