03/27/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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a REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 1978 VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3454 CONFIRMED, ASSESSMENT ROLL ADOPTED This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3454 for the vacation of Illinois, Kenmore, Falcon, Iowa and Kentucky Streets, from Ardmore Trail to Prast Boulevard. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that this was the public hearing on the Vacation Resolution and that Mr. Blankenbaker, representing the petitioners, was present to answer any questions. The vacation is being requested to permit construction of a shopping center. The Area Plan Com- mission recommended the petition favorably to the Board. There were no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Vacation Resolution was confirmed. Mr. McMahon then advised the Board that an assessment roll for the vacation resolution had been prepared for consideration. The Assessment Roll lists property which may be injuriously or beneficially affected as being Lot Nos. 43 through 175 in Westchester Second Unit and indicates $0.00 net benefits and $0.00 net damages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Assessment Roll was adopted and set for public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 1978. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3455 CONFIPJ.1ED, ASSESSMENT ROLL ADOPTED This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3455 for the vacation of a portion of the south side of Marion Street from Madison Street east 115.62 feet. The Clerk tendered oroofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News, which were found to be sufficient. Tor. McMahon noted receipt of a letter to the Board from Robert Nall, Real Estate Broker for the petitioners, indicating that he is unable to be present at this hearing. Mr. Nall asked Board approval of the vacation in order to clear the title to the property. No remonstrators were present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Vacation Resolution was confirmed.. Mr. McMahon then advised the Board that an Assessment Roll for the vacation resolution had been prepared for consideration. The Assessment Roll lists property which may be injuriously or beneficially affected as being Lot No. 37 in Henrick & Grant's Northwest Addition and indicates $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,_ seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Assessment Roll was adopted and set for public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 1978. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OLD FIRE STATION 6 APPROVED The lease between the City of South Bend and South Bend Civic Theatre for the property located at 701 Portage Avenue, old Fire Station 6, was submitted to the Board. The lease was prepared by Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone and is the standard lease agreement covering the period January 1, 1978 through December 31, 1978, with a lease payment of $1.00. The lease has been executed by the President and Secretary of the South Bend Civic Theatre. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the lease. Payment of the lease for the current year has been received and the required Certificate of Insurance has been submitted. The: lease will now be submitted to the Common Council for approval.