03/06/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1978 Center, Harvest House Centers, Howard Park Senior Citizens' Center, R.E.A.L. Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Citizens' Group of LaSalle Park. There were no citizens present who wished to speak on the appropriation and no written comments were filed with the Board. Richard Albright, President of the Police Merit Board, was present and advised the Board that the Merit Board has worked in cooperation with the F.O.P., Police Management, the City Administration and the City Council to determine the kind of merit promotional system to be used for South Bend. A professional consultant will now develop the mechanism for designing and implementing the plan to meet the needs of the South Bend Police Department. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the information was filed and will be transmitted to the Common Council along with the minutes of this public hearing. PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER TERMINALS APPROVED The Board had tabled an earlier request from Chief Michael Borkowski for approval of the purchase of computer terminals being leased from Telex, Inc. The original lease agreement was to be reviewed to determine if the purchase must be bid. Terry A. Crone, Deputy City Attorney, advised the Board that he had reviewed the lease - purchase agreement with Telex, Inc., entered into in October, 1971, for the lease of the computer terminals. There is a provision in the agreement which allows the City to purchase the equipment for a percentage of the rental payment. It is not necessary to bid the purchase, even though it is in excess of five thousand dollars, because the original agreement was entered into prior to the requirement for bidding lease - purchase items. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the Police Department be authorized to proceed with the purchase of computer terminals from Telex, Inc. in the total amount of $7,726.80. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. ID ACCEPTED - REHABILITATION OF NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER he Board received a report from James A. Harcus, Director of the ureau of Housing, that the bids received for the rehabilitation f the Northeast Neighborhood Center, 803 N. Notre Dame Avenue, ad been reviewed. Tom Ford Home Improvement Company was the low idder at $19,338.20. The bid fulfills all requirements and Mr. arcus recommended that the Board accept the bid. Upon motion ade by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board ccepted the low bid of Tom Ford Home Improvement Company of 19,338.20 for the rehabilitation of the Northeast Neighborhood enter. LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVED -_121 S. MICHIGAN STREET n Agreement extending the lease for the premises at 121 S. Michigan treet was submitted to the Board. The agreement is between the ity of South Bend and South Bend Federal Savings and Loan Association nd extends from December 1, 1977 through May 15, 1978 at no cost o the City with the exception of utility payments. The monthly ental is to be considered a voluntary contribution to the City f South Bend. The building is to be used by the Youth Services ureau and River Bend Plaza. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, econded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the agreement was approved.