02/13/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1978 noted that the Common Council has appropriated $20,000 for the work. John DeLee, Building Commissioner, was present and advised the Board that the work will consist of some general rehabilitation, an additional fire exit, plumbing and electrical work and basic repairs. He said the Bureau of Housing has received a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the rehabilitation. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids, with sealed bids to be received on February 27, 1978. CONTRACT FOR RELOCATION SERVICES RE: ORANGE - COLFAX CONNECTOR APPROVED A contract forlproviding relocation services in connection with the Orange - Colfax Connector was taken under advisement by the Board and has now been reviewed and revised by the Department of Public Works and the Legal Department. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone advised the Board that the revised contract is now ready for approval. Mr. McMahon noted that the contract provides for relocation services in connection with properties at 1911 Orange Street, 203 N. Johnson Street, 1905 Orange Street, 1907 Orange Street and 141 Birdsell Street. The contract is with S. M. Dix & Associates, Inc. and is a federal aid -urban funded program. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the contract. UEST TO MARK LOCATIONS OF FIRE HYDRANTS FILED The Board received a letter from Councilman Walter Kopczynski and Clara Kurlanski recommending that the City consider marking the location of fire hydrants with a permanent metal sign at least seven feet above ground to prevent breakage of hydrants after a heavy snowfall. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded b.y Mr. Brunner.and carried, the letter was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the South Bend l!!ater Works for review and recommendation. The Board directed that letters of thanks be sent to Mrs. Kurlanski and Councilman Kopczynski for their suggestion. EIGHTH ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH RIVER RUN APPROVED The Board received a request from the Michiana Watershed for the Eighth Annual St. Joseph River Run to be held beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. The event will begin at Veteran's Memorial Park, portage at the South Bend Dam and end in Niles. A Waiver of Liability form was submitted for.review. Mr. McMahon noted that the group has informed him they have received Park Department approval for use of the City parks. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request, subject to coordination of arrangements by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Detail and to the filing of the necessary Certificate of Insurance. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PROGRAM ON RIVER BEND PLAZA APPROVED A tentative program for the Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration on River Bend Plaza was submitted to the. Board. Chairman-of the event is Red Conery, Co- Chairman is John Docherty, Jr. and Committee Members are Joseph McArdle and Father Edmund J. Murray. The program is to be on Robertson's stage, beginning at 12:00 noon, with a parade, bagpipers, introductions, dancing and a songfest. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by,Mr..Mullen and carried, the program was approved. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY BED RACE CONDIT._IONALLY APPROVED The Board received a request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association to conduct a "Bed Race" on Saturday, May 6 (raindate May 13) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in cooperation with the Downtown Merchants and South Bend Days. They have requested the use of Lafayette Boulevard, from 14ayne to Washington, for the event. Alternate locations suggested were St. Joseph Street, from Wayne to Colfax, or the Supergraphic Area on River Bend Plaza. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request, subject to determination of an acceptable location by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Detail and the filing of the required Certificate of Insurance.