02/05/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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W REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5. 1979 PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT POLL, VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3467 ACTION TABLED This was the date set for holding a public hearing on the Assessment Roll with respect to 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. Mr. McMahon noted receipt of a letter of remonstrance from Dr. Bernard E. Vodnoy, owner of the property at 422 E. Monroe and 414 E. Monroe. Dr. Vodnoy stated that he operates a business, Bernell, Inc., at 422 E. Monroe Street and is presently negotiating to secure two additional lots on the alley to be vacated. He noted there is a loading facility on the alley and vacating of the alley will make this loading dock unusable. Dr. Vodnoy said he was pleased with the progress in the downtown area and hoped to see it continued. However, he asked that due consideration to given to established and growing businesses and he respectfully requested that the vacation be denied. Mr. McMahon noted there has been a great deal of discussion with respect to this vacation resolution. At the present time, the Redevelopment Department is actively pursuing studies of the future of this neighborhood. Mr. McMahon made a motion that action on the vacation resolution be tabled until plans have been clearly defined and the goal for this area established. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried„ BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - SELF - CONTAINED BREATHING UNITS Fire Chief - "Oscar`Van'Wiele submitted to the Board a request to advertise for bids for the purchase of sixteen units of self- contained breathing apparatus. Funds are available in the current budget and detailed specifications are being prepared. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved and the Clerk was directed to advertise, with sealed bids to be received on February 19, 1979. FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT APPROVEI) MODEL CITIES SEWER PROJECT The Final Change Order in the contract with Loitz Brothers for the Model Cities Sewer Project was submitted to the Board. The Change Order increases the contract by $7,245.84 and is to adjust the contract to as -built quantities. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Change Order was approved. The Project Completion Affidavit for the contract was also submitted for approval. The Affidavit lists the total amount of the contract at $2,456,455.53. A Certificate of Insurance and three -year maintenance bond were also submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Completion Affidavit was approved and the bond and Certificate of Insurance were filed.