07/21/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 1980 APPROVAL OF HOUSE MOVE - 404 NORTH LAFAYETTE TO 619 WEST LaSALLE Mr. McMahon stated that this was the public hearing on the proposed house move from 404 North Lafayette to 619 West LaSalle by Lykowski Construction Company. He explained that Mr. Oscar T. Brookins was the owner of the structure. Mr. McMahon noted that adjacent property owners were notified of the proposed house move, and Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, had recommended approval of the move subject to the following 1. Route: Lafayette from Marion, south on Lafayette to LaSalle, west on LaSalle to destination. 2. Submission of a letter of confirmation from a pre - qualified signal contractor that it will accompany the mover on the move to handle the temporary re- location of any traffic signals encountered. 3. Approval of an Indiana State Highway Permit with a copy furnished to Traffic and Lighting prior to move. 4. Posting of all streets with "no parking" signs. Mr. Jeffrey V. Gibney, Executive Director of Southold Heritage Foundation, explained that Southold, a non- profit preservation organization, has been since 1974 involved in several moves of endangered houses from one site to another in the downtown South Bend residential area. He stated that this particular house was owned by the Masonic Lodge and had been scheduled for demolition prior to Southold's involvement. He stated that a public bidding procedure had been utilized and that Southold had committed the amount of $30,000 to the relocation of the house. There was no one present to speak against the house move. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the house move was approved subject to the requirements set forth above. CORRESPONDENCE RE: INDIANA BELL CONSTRUCTION CREW (1221 WEST SAMPLE STREET) Mr. McMahon submitted to the Board a letter received from Mr. Ted Michalak, 1221 West Sample Street, concerning the destruction of the area in front of his home by a construction crew on June 19, 1980. Mr. McMahon explained that this work, which was to be done by Indiana Bell Telephone, was in conjunction with the Sample Street Improvements; however, he noted that the contract for performance of the work had not been awarded at that time. He asked that the matter be referred to Mr. Jack Ellis, General Manager of Indiana Bell, for response, and he stated that the Engineering Department would conduct a follow -up on the complaint. ADOPTION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3493, 1980 (1980 STORM DAMAGE - CURB AND WALK REPAIR) Mr. McMahon explained that the city had decided to offer to the affected residents of prior storm damage a Barrett Law assessment for repair of damaged curbs and walks. Under the proposed program, the property owner would be responsible to pay for the entire amount of the repair over a five -year period at a five percent interest rate. Mr. McMahon stated that the city would receive bids on the total project and would contract with.the lowest and best bidder for the necessary repairs. He stated that the stump removal, curb and walk repairs would be at various locations throughout the city, and a preliminary assessment roll listing 40 property owners at 44 locations was filed. The plans and specifica- tions for the work to be performed were prepared by the Engineering Department, according to Mr. McMahon. He stated that the Board would set a public hearing on the matter for August 4, 1980. He stated that any property owner who wished to participate in the program and had experienced storm damage could contract the Board 7 L 1