11/24/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1980 APPROVAL OF MICHIANA AREA C.E.T.A. CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT Mr. Hill explained that the agreement included all C.E.T.A. slots assigned to the city, and the Mayor would now be the executing agency for the city. The Consortium Agreement being submitted for Board approval would make the city current and up -to -date with the new management of C.E.T.A. services. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the agreement was approved. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.PROGRAM CONTRACTS Ms. Marzy Bauer, Director of the Department of Community Development, submitted for Board approval the following contract for work under the Community Development Program: Southold Heritage Foundation, Inc. $ 24,000.00 Bureau of Substandard Buildings 90,000.00 Department of Public Parks 30,000.00 Bureau of Housing 450,000.00 She explained that the above figures represented administrative costs for Southold Heritage Foundation, Substandard Buildings and the Bureau of Housing, and the $30,000.00 for the Park Department would be used for equipment. Mr. McMahon noted that the contracts would fund routine program activities through Community Development Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contracts were approved. APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS Mr. Hill explained that, as a result of complaints brought to the attention of the city concerning certain damaged sidewalks, a notice to repair the sidewalks had been sent to the property owners of 425 North St. Louis Boulevard, 509 North Eddy and 1811 West Ford Street, in accordance with the Municipal Code. He explained that failure to repair the sidewalks, which had been determined to be a safety hazard for pedestrians, necessitated further action by the city, and he requested that the Board authorize the city to proceed with the necessary repair work and place a lien against the property. He stated that the building at 1811 West Ford was vacant as a result of being burned. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, authorization for the city to proceed with the necessary repair work at the above loca- tions was approved. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - ANGELA HILL AND IRONWOOD DRIVE Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, requested approval from the Board to advertise to receive bids for the installation of guardrails on Angela Hill and on the west . side of Ironwood Drive south of Pleasant Street and the bridge. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, approval was given. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - TOWING AND STORAGE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Mr. Kernan explained that the city is presently under contract with Steve and Gene's Auto /Truck Salvage and Repair for the towing and storage of abandoned vehicles valued at over $100. He stated that vehicles valued at less than $100 are also towed and stored at the Olive Street Pumping Station. He explained that the city was attempting to get out of the business of storing automobiles, and it was the city's decision to specify in the bids that one price be set for towing and storage fees irregardless of the amount of time the vehicle is held. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request to advertise for bids was approved.