07/21/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 21. 1980 the work required. He explained that the city would pay 10% of the total cost, with the balance of the project being funded with federal funds. He estimated that the project would cost approximately $438,782.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the agreement with Consolidated Rail Corporation was approved and executed. COMPLAINT RE: VANDALISM AND CRIME IN AREA OF PINHOOK PARK Mr. Steve Sparks, 2517 Northview Drive, and Mrs. Gus Schaut, 2521 Northview Drive, complained to the Board about the vandalism and crime they were experiencing as residents in the immediate vicinity of Pinhook Park and Lagoon. Mr. Sparks stated that the neighbors had previously requested a traffic study in the area with the hopes of having their street designated for restricted residential parking. He stated that he has approached Mr. Seitz, Park Superintendent, concerning the problem and nothing has been done. He stated that his councilman had suggested that he appear before the Board. He indicated that patrons of the park park illegally in yellow curb areas, in driveways and in front of fire hydrants. Mr. McMahon stated that the petition for restricted residential parking in that area had previously been filed with the Board and the traffic study was underway. Mrs. Schaut felt part of the problem was that the laws were not enforced. She stated that people swim at the south end of the lagoon where they are not allowed to. She also stated that the residents are constantly faced with the problem of trash and litter and even people urinating on lawns en route to the lagoon and back. Mr. Hill stated that the Police Department was aware of the problem in that area and has been and would continue to monitor the situation through its Special Operations Section. Regarding the traffic situation, that matter was still under study, and he hoped that, when the traffic study has been completed, some action could be taken to try and alleviate some of the problems being experienced by the residents. He stated that he could understand why these activities were particularly annoying, probably more so than in other city parks, because of the park's close proximity to the residences. Mrs. Schaut stated that the traffic survey had been taken after the storm which had hit the.city on July 5th and there were not many cars parked in the area. Mr. Kernan stated that the survey of the area had been scheduled in advance, and the survey team had no way of knowing the storm would hit that day. Mr. McMahon stated that most of the items brought to the attention of the Board fell within the jurisdiction of the Park Board. He advised Mr. Sparks and Mrs. Schaut that Mr. Hill would be checking into the matter and would be contacting Mr. Seitz and the Police Chief regarding the problems they had mentioned. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13, 1980 (DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE VEHICLE) RESOLUTION NO. 13. 1980 WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following vehicle is obsolete and deteriorated to the point where repair costs would exceed its value: Police Department Mechanical No. 660, 1979 Chevrolet Serial No. 9H27F131898 WHEREAS, Chapter 186, Acts of 1967, of the Indiana General Assembly, permits the sale of personal property no longer needed or obsolete. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend that the above listed vehicle is obsolete and not needed by the City of South Bend.