05/05/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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r- L7 425>:i REGULAR MEETING MAY 5. 1980 PARADE REQUEST - SOUTH BEND CHAPTER OF INDIANA BLACK EXPO A request was received from the Indiana Black Expo, Inc., for permission to hold a small parade in the community starting at Hansel Center to LaSalle Park. A specific date for the parade was not requested, and the letter indicated that representatives of the group would like to meet with the Board to discuss in detail the request. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was filed. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES (1114 SOUTH CARROLL STREET AND 1001 WEST WASHINGTON) A request to purchase a city -owned lot at 1114 South Carroll Street was received from Mrs. Rosie Mae Redmon, 1118 S. Carroll. Mr. James L. Mullins, 1005 W. Washington, also inquired into the possibility of purchasing the city -owned lot located at 1001 West Washington. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the requests were referred to the various city agencies for a determination as to whether or not the city need retain the lots. APPROVAL OF LEASE EXTENSIONS A lease extension for one year from Medow Leasing was requested for lease of a 1978 Dodge Aspen, Serial #NL45D8B324070, for the Bureau of Employment and Training, to May 19, 1981. It was noted that all stipulations of the original lease agreement would remain unchanged; however, there would be a reduction of $90 per month in the monthly rental fee. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the lease extension was approved. A one -year lease extension to May 1, 1981, for lease of a Copier II and Collator from IBM Corporation for Community Development was requested by Fiscal Officer, Cande Marin. It was noted that the monthly rental for that period will be $231.60 for the copier and $77.20 for the collator. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the lease extension was approved. A request for a one -year extension of a lease with Medow Leasing for a 1979 Dodge B300 Sportsman, Serial No. B36JF9K307718, for the Youth Service Bureau, was requested by Bonnie Strycker. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, the lease extension to May 18, 1981, was approved. It was noted that all other stipulations of the lease agreement remained unchanged. APPROVE STREET CLOSINGS - ETHNIC FESTIVAL A report was received from Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, concerning his recommendation for street closings fo rthe 1980 Ethnic Festival. In concurrence with the Traffic Division, Mr. Wadzinski recommended the following: 1. Close Michigan Street from Washington to Jefferson, from and including July 2nd thru July 7th. 2. Washington Street (to be used only if space requests exceeds availability of space on Michigan Street). a. Restrict parking on both sides from Michigan Street to Woodward Court, beginning July 2nd thru July 7th for installation of booths. b. As in past years, Washington Street is to be closed during the Festival itself (July 4th thru July 6th).