01/02/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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M 349 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1979 PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT APPROVED - HIGH STREET RECONSTRUCTION John E. Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, submitted to the Board the Project Completion Affidavit and Maintenance Bond covering the High Street reconstruction. The project covers the reconstruction of a portion of High Street from Ireland. Road to a point 380 feet south. The work was done by Dr. Robert Allen, a private developer, and included asphalt pavement, curbs and sewers. The work has been inspected by the Bureau cf Public Construction and acceptance is recommended, subject to receipt of as- built drawings. A three year maintenance bond on the improvements was also submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the Project Completion Affidavit subject to receipt of as- built drawings and filed the Maintenance Bond. ACCEPTANCE OF IBM COPIER BID - BUREAU OF HOUSING Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy City Controller, reported to the Board that he had reviewed the bids received for the lease /purchase of copying equipment for the Bureau of Housing and was recommending acceptance of the low bid of the I.B.M. Corporation at a monthly rental charge of $535.57, plus.$99.39 for a 20 bin collator and $4. &2 for a collator attachment. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the recommendation to award the bid to I.B.M. CONTRACT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY APPROVED A contract between the City of South Bend and the Humane Society was submitted to the Board. The contract provides for the payment of $55,000 to the Humane Society for animal control services from January 1, 1979 to December 31, 1979 with payments to be made monthly. The contract further provides for payment of $10.00 for each animal control emergency call to which the society responds. Mr. Mullen indicated the contract will be funded through Revenue Sharing. Upon motion made by Mr -. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved, subject to funding. FILING OF CORRESPONDENCE RE: HASTINGS STREET SIDEWALK REPAIRS Mr. McMahon noted receipt of correspondence from William R. Neal complimenting Park Superintendent James R. Seitz and his staff for efforts made to complete sidewalk repairs on Hastings Street. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was ordered filed and a copy sent to Mr. Seitz. ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3466. 1979 The Division of Engineering reported to the Board that the petition of Indiana University to vacate a portion of Vine Street and two alleys had been reviewed and there is no objection to the vacation subject to existing utility easements and to meeting the requirements of the Fire Department for providing necessary fire protection to the area. Deputy City Attorney Terry Crone noted that the Fire Prevention Bureau has advised their requirements have been met and they have no objection to the vacation. The Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on the petition and recommends the vacation favorably to the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the reports were ordered filed and the following resolution was adopted: