02/27/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1978 ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR POLICE UNIFORMS APPROVED Chief Michael Borkowski submitted to the Board detailed specifications for police uniforms and uniform equipment and requested that the Board advertise for bids. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request and directed that the Clerk advertise for bids with sealed bids to be received on March 20, 1978. RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION IN AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK ACCEPTED A Deed of Dedication for streets, drainage, storm water retention basin and easements in Phase III and IV of the Airport Industrial Park was submitted to the Board by Howard Bessire of the Industrial Foundation. The Board reviewed the dedication and a drawing of the area, located at Bendix Drive, Lathrop and Foundation Court in the Industrial Park. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Dedication was accepted. CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND S. ANDRYSIAK, P. E., APPROVED A Consulting Agreement between the S. Andrysiak, P. E., was submitted provides for professional services to the Department of Public Works. agreement and has been reviewed by Personnel Department. Upon motion by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Ag City of South Bend and Raymond to the Board. The agreement to be provided by Mr. Andrysiak This is a standard consulting the Legal Department and the made by Mr. McMahon, seconded reement was approved. 35 APPLICATION OF DISCOVERY HALL TO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS APPROVED Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall Museum, submitted to the Board an application to the American Association of Museums to begin the procedure for making Discovery Hall an accredited museum. Mr. Welsh said this is a lengthy procedure but will provide added incentive and set certain standards for Discovery Hall. He noted that federal grants for museums are available but usually it is required that the applicant be accredited. Mr. Mullen inquired whether this accreditation would set guidelines or standards which Discovery Hall would have to meet and whether changes in the Museum or its operation would have to be approved by this Association. Mr. Welch said the Association would not become involved in the operation of Discovery Hall but an applicant must meet certain requirements in order to become accredited. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board authorized Mr. McMahon to sign the application. ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT WITH MURPHY ENGINEERING APPROVED Patrick M. McMahon, Director of Public Works, submitted to the Board an addendum to the contract with Murphy Engineering for the Michigan -Main Connector. He noted that the City entered into this contract on July 30, 1975 for preliminary work on the connector, but that procedure was halted. Now as a result of future downtown area plans, the City is going to proceed. The 'plans were submitted to the Indiana State Highway Commission and they have suggested certain alterati.oris.- The addendum revises the scope of services eliminating some of the preliminary work. The fee rate was established five years ago and they have requested an increase in charges. The increase will not change the total dollar amount of the agreement. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Addendum was approved.