10/20/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1980 involved, the city would proceed to advertise for bids and, prior to awarding any bid, would discuss with Mr. Miller the entire project. Mr. Miller would, at that time, have to give the city an indication as to whether or not to go ahead on the project. A representative of Midwest Turnkey Builders felt there were economics involved in determining whether or not the project would be feasible. He stated that the street itself may not be up to.full city standards, and the project involved adding to the sides of the street and also adding and improving the pavement, something which had not been included in the original concept. He briefly explained the history of the property in question. He stated that each lot would have to sell for $8,000 in order to equal the developer's investment if these improvements were made as planned. He felt it may be possible the project could not proceed. He asked that the standards be brought back to the original concept in order to keep the costs of the improvement down. Mr. McMahon stated that he would be very surprised if the Engineering Department proposal for the construction work called for higher standards than usual. He stated that the work to be done should contain what is required by city standards and no "frills" are included. He assured the property owners that the project would be reviewed fully with he and the petitioner prior to proceeding with actual construction. He stated that the city required what he termed _ "bare bone" standards and pursued these standards in the develop- ment of the subdivisions. Mr. Miller stated that he has discussed with the Water Works Department the matter of the installation_ of taps prior to street construction. He asked how the financial arrangements of this would be taken care of, and Mr. McMahon advised that, when the bids were received, the Engineering Department would discuss all of Mr. Miller's questions at that time. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing was closed and the Engineering Department was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifica- tions in order to advertise for bids on the project. APPROVE INTENDED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS This was the date set for holding a public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds in the amount of $30,000.00 during the calendar year 1980. 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 that this was the public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds as follows: $30,000.00 Police overtime costs In accordance with guidelines adopted for such use of revenue sharing funds, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizen groups with the request that the notice be posted: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Center, REAL Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Citizens Group of LaSalle Park. There was no one present to speak against the proposed expendi- ture. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing was closed and the Clerk was instructed to forward the minutes of this public hearing to the Controller's Office and the City Clerk. AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT - BIRDSELL STREET CURB AND SIDEWALKS (RIETH -RILEY CONSTRUCTION) Mr. McMahon stated that bids on the project had been received by the Board at its meeting held on October 13, 1980, and the Bureau of Public Construction was recommending the bid be awarded to Rieth -Riley Construction based on its low bid of $29,488.63. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the low bid of Rieth -Riley Construction in the amount of $29,488.63 and the contract for construction of the project were approved. It was noted that the required bonds and insurance certificate were in order and had been filed with the Clerk.