06/26/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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1'71 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 1978 BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - REPAIRS TO FIRE STATION #3 Chief Oscar Van Wiele submitted specifications for roof repairs to Fire Station #3, 1803 E. McKinley Avenue and requested that the Board authorize bid advertising. The Chief noted that the building was constructed in 1952 and water leaks in the roof have become a problem. The architect's estimate for the repair work is $10,398.00. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request and directed the Clerk to advertise for sealed bids to be received on July 10, 1978. Mr. Mullen asked whether roof repairs to the Municipal Services Facility should be included in this bid. Mr. McMahon said those repairs will require only patching but said he would look into that matter and instruct the Clerk how to advertise. NOTIFICATION OF POLICE VEHICLE NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS Chief Michael Borkowski submitted to the Board a list of vehicle numbers assigned to the twelve new vehicles purchased by the Department. Also submitted was a list of vehicles that the Police Department plans to dispose of either by sale or transfer to other departments. These vehicles are to be deleted from the Police vehicle inventory after receipt of bids on July 10. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the notification was filed. CETA SUBGRANT MODIFICATION APPROVED - COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board a modification in the Subgrant agreement with the South Bend Community School Corporation. The modification revises the proposed expenditure of $10,800 associated with the work experience component in the initial agreement. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the modification was approved. CONTRACT APPROVED - CETA AND WYVERN ASSOCIATES Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board a contract with Wyvern Research Associates to develop a performance evaluation for personnel of the CETA program. CETA prime sponsors are required by law to assure the establishment of personnel systems whch are in accord with the merit principles of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act. One of the essential aspects of the Act is that staff will be promoted and compensated on the basis of merit. The contract is in the amount of $1,700.00 and has-. been reviewed and approved by the Legal Department. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved. CONTRACT APPROVED - LARRY STUCKER PRODUCTIONS AND DISCOVERY HALL A contract between Discovery Hall and Larry Stucker Productions for the development of an audio - visual program was submitted to the Board by Director Richard Welch and referred for review by the Legal Department. Deputy City Attorney reported that the contract is in order. The contract is in the amount of $4,150.00 and the work is to be completed by October 31, 1978. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Per. Mullen and carried, the contract was approved.