08/04/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1980 other two Board members had not personally checked out every location where damage was experienced. Mr. Kernan also stated that some property owners have already contracted the repair of the work and some trees and stumps have, therefore, been removed at the property owner's expense. Mrs. Pearl Day, 320 Ostemo Place, wanted to make sure her name appeared on the assessment roll and stated that she felt the repairs should be made to her property immediately because of the hazard involved. Mr. McMahon stated that Mrs. Day was included under the Barrett Law Program. He explained that, when the damage was surveyed, there were 44 different locations which experienced curb and walk damage and another 100 locations . where trees had been uprooted but there was no damage to curbs and sidwalks. He encouraged those people to take care of the tree and stump removal as soon as possible. Mr. McMahon stated that the locations shown on the assessment roll indicate curb and /or walk repair is needed. A property owner asked about damage to the street and whether or not the property owner would be responsible for its repair, Mr. McMahon stated that any street repair work would be included in the project and there would be no additional costs for damage to streets. Mr. McMahon again asked that anyone who wishes to pursue the repairs on his own notify the Board within seven days. A thirty -day period would be allowed for those individuals to undertake the repairs. He stated that, if the Board did not receive notice from the property owners listed on the assessment roll, that they wished to make their own arrangements for repair, their properties would remain on the list and would be included in the Barrett Law Program. He encouraged all property owners to make their own arrangements for the repairs if they could have the work done at less cost. Mrs. Thomas Van Dyke, 1159 Blyler, stated that a tree which had been uprooted in her yard had caused a break in the gas line. She stated that the gas company had informed her that they must be notified when the tree was removed. Mr. McMahon assured Mrs. Van Dyke this would be done. A property owner asked how the repairs would be made, and Mr. McMahon stated that all repairs would be done according to existing standards. Mrs. Day asked if the city would undertake additional work in areas where certain repairs were needed. Mr. McMahon stated that, should any property owner want additional work done over and above the damage caused by the storm, the city would have the flexibility of adding that work to the assessment roll. He asked that the property owners notify the Board of their intentions concerning this within the next seven days, to and including August 11, 1980. He thanked everyone for coming and being patient for the public hearing to convene and he asked that, if anyone had any questions concerning the project, they call the Engineering Office as soon as possible. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing was closed. OPENING OF BIDS SALE OF 2222 LINCOLNWAY WEST (LEASE /PURCHASE OF OLD FIRE STATION NO. 11) This was the date set for receiving bids for the sale of 2222 Lincolnway West. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bid was opened and publicly read: Youth Facilities, Inc. Bid was signed by Theresa By its attorney: Tyler, President Bruce R. Bancroft Sixth Floor First Bank Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 $20,000.00 or $444.89 per month (amortization and interest at the rate of 12% per annum) 1 1 J