01/02/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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MW REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1979 VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3467 CONFIRMED This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3467 for the vacation of the first alley south of Monroe Street, running east from Columbia Street approximately one -half block towards Fellows Street, then south to the second alley south of Monroe Street running east and west between Columbia Street and Fellows Street. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Lloyd Allen, Attorney, was present on behalf of George Ross, who is in the process of purchasing a tract of land abutting the alleys for the purpose of erecting a new business building in the area. It is for this purpose that the vacation is being requested. Mr. Allen said adjacent property owners have been contacted and he knows of no objection to the vacation. Marvin Walz, Evangelical Church Building Corporation, said the church had not been contacted and they do own property in the area. He asked for clarification on the reason for the vacation and said the church property is for sale. Mr. Allen said the vacation is being requested for the erection of a new building for Tire Service, Inc. A map of the area was displayed and Mr. Walz was advised of the lots affected by the alley closing. It was indicated that there are no plans to close the alley behind the church property and that the vacated property will be divided among the abutting property owners. Mr. Walz said he was just interested iniclarification of the plans and had no objection at this time. Mr. Mullen asked if the property was properly zoned for the planned operation and Mr. Allen replied that it was properly zoned. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Vacation Resolution was confirmed and the Board directed that an Assessment Roll showing benefits and damages to affected properties be prepared. ASSESSMENT ROLL APPROVED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3465, 1978 PROCEEDINGS CLOSED This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3465, 1978 for the vacation of the first alley south of Mishawaka Avenue from 34th Street to the first north -south alley. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. There was no one present to speak on the Assessment Roll and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Assessment Roll listing $0.00 net benefits and $0.00 net damages was approved and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. SALE OF PARKING METERS AND SPARE PARTS;APPROVED Joseph Paszli, Manager of the Municipal Parking Facilities, submitted to the Board a recommendation that Bicentennial Parking Meters be sold on an as--is basis for $35.00 each. It was noted that the meters were purchased for $9.0.00 each in.1975 and that there are forty meters for sale. Mr. Paszli advised the Board that he has received approximately fifty requests to purchase the meters. The Board directed that the meters be sold by drawing lots from the names received. Mr. Paszli also requested authorization to negotiate the prase of spare meter parts with prospective purchasers. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and carried, the Board authorized Mr. Paszli to sell the Bicentennial Meters as /is for $35.00 each and to negotiate the price of spare parts with buyers..