12/31/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 31, 1979 297 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bids were referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3483 CONFIRMED This was the date set for holding a public hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3483, for the vacation of the first east -west alley south of Napier Street, running west from-Walnut Street to 6' east of the north -south alley between Lots 34 and 39 of Knoblocks Sub. of B.O.L. 83 for a distance of 114'. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The petitioner is Masterbilt, Inc. R. R. Kowalewski, President of Masterbilt, was present as was attorney R. J. DuComb. Mr. DuComb noted that the purpose of the petition is to allow expansion of the business and the parking facilities. He advised the Board that the petitioner, at the request of the City, has deeded an easement to' "provide turning radius into the north -south alley. There were no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board confirmed the Vacation Resolution and directed preparation of an Assessment Roll. APPROVAL OF LEASE - CETA OFFICE AT 320 W.�JEFFERSON A lease between the City of South Bend and James and Joan Nafe for the leasing of premises at 320 W. Jefferson Blvd. for CETA Office space was entered into by the Board previously. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone has prepared a new lease for the space for one year, from January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1980, at a lease payment of $39.334.20. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the lease agreement was approved. CETA SUBGRANTS APPROVED Elroy J. Kelzenber, Director of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board several subgrant agreements for the CETA program. Mr. Kelzenberg was not in attendance but the bureau was represented by Thomas Becker. The following subgrant agreements were considered by the Board: A. Indiana University at South Bend from 10/1/79 through 9/30.80 in the amount of $134,657.00 B. ACTION, Inc. from 10/1/79 to 9/30/80 in the amount of $94,875.00 to provide weatherization service to qualified homeowners. C. American Heart Association from 10 /1/ 79 to 9/30/80, to reflect that the City will become payroll agent for the subgrant. D. Northern Indiana State Hospital and Developmental Disabilities from 10/1/79 to 9/30/80. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the subgrant agreements were approved.