09/10/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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189 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 BID ACCEPTED - CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS, OLIVE AND WASHINGTON The Board received a report from Carl Ellison, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, that the bids received for curb and sidewalk improvements at the southeast corner of Olive and Washington had been reviewed and it was recommended that the low bid of Murdock and Sons Construction of $11,300.00 be accepted. This project was bid at the request of the Department of Redevelopment. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the bid awarded to Murdock and Sons Construction, subject to concurrence of the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer with regard to contractor eligibility. SCRAP DEALER'S LICENSE APPROVED - NORTH SIDE IRON AND PAPER COMPANY Assistant City Attorney James A. Masters reported to the Board that he had reviewed the application of the Northside Iron and Paper Company for a Scrap Dealer's License at 3123 Gertrude Street. Mr. Masters noted that this application was submitted prior to the enactment of recent amendments to the scrap and junk dealer's license ordinance and should be processed in accordance with the requirements of the ordinance prior to the amendments. The application has been reviewed and the site approved by the Fire Inspection Bureau. This location is one already licensed by another scrap dealer who will be renting a part of his facility to Northside Iron and Paper Company. Mr. Masters recommended approval of the application. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen.and carried, the Board approved the application and referred it to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance of the license. PETITION TO VACATE ALLEYS FILED - SOUTH BEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION The South Bend Medical Foundation files a petition to vacate the north -south alley between Lafayette Boulevard and Main Street, from the south line of Navarre Street to a point ninety -nine feet south and also the east -west alley between Navarre Street and Marion Street, running east and west from the east line of Lafayette Blvd. to the west line of the north -south alley between Lafayette and Main. The purpose of the petition is to facilitate parking and expansion for building purposes. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Engineering Department, Redevelopment Department and the Area Plan Commission for preliminary review and recommendation. PETITION TO VACATE CERTAIN LOTS FILED - LASALLE SQUARE ASSOCIATES LaSalle Square Associates, by their attorney John Peddycord, files a petition to vacate certain lots in Westchester Second Unit, including lot and set back lines. The petition is in conjunction with the commercial development in the area. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Engineering Department, Redevelopment Department and the Area Plan Commission for preliminary review and recommendation. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - SALE OF 722 E. BROADWAY The Board was advised by the Clerk that two requests have been received regarding the purchase of a city -owned lot at 722 E. Broadway. The lot has now been cleared for sale and an offering price established at $787.00. It is now requested that the Board advertise for sealed bids for the sale. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried., the Board approved advertising for the sale of the lot, with sealed bids to be received on October 8, 1979.