12/15/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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0-,,fr- -, REGULAR MEETING APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR SALE OF CITY - OWNED PROPERTY (1613 S. CARROLL) DECEMBER 15, 1980 Mr. McMahon noted that Mrs. Viola Laurence, 133 East Milton Street, had previously expressed an interest in purchasing a city - owned lot located at 1613 South Carroll Street. The Board had approved the sale of the lot, alon with the Common Council, and an offering price had been set of 247.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Purchase Agreements were approved and executed, and the Legal Department was instructed to prepare the appropriate Quit -Claim Deed for conveyance of the property to.Mrs. Laurence. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NOS. 6 AND 7 AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT PLAIA CONSTRUCTION (RENOVATION OF 2222 LINCOLNWAY WEST) Mr. James Markle, Building Commissioner, submitted the following change orders from Plaia Construction for renovation and rehabilita- tion work at 2222 Li.ncolnway West: Change Order No. 6 Increase of $69.00 to remove and replace main water line to allow for door and ceiling clearance. Change Order No. 7 Increase of $90.00 for cutting off metal doors and re- installation: Mr. McMahon noted that, with the above change orders, the revised total contract amount was $41,923.00 as indicated on the Project Completion Affidavit. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above change orders were approved. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved and the Waiver of Lien was filed. DENY OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE FOR RIVER BEND PLAZA - DENNIS SMITH Mr. Dennis Smith, 906 East Fairview, South Bend, Indiana, submitted an application for an open air stand license on River Bend Plaza to sell a product for athletic and recreational use at the Photo Hut on the Plaza. He stated that he had obtained permission from the owner of the Photo Hut, Cavalier Camera, and he stated that he wanted to test market his product in South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the applica- tion was denied consistent with the Board's policy of not approving licenses for a product which would be in competition with the existing downtown merchants. Mr. McMahon encouraged Mr. Smith to contact the downtown merchants to see whether or not he could sell his merchandise at one of the stores. He pointed out that, because of anticipated demolition on that portion of River Bend Plaza, there was uncertainty as to how long the stand would remain and further, since the stand had been vacant since early summer, the Board was desirous of having it removed. REQUEST OF RIVER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AND NUNER PTA FOR PARADE A request from Sharon Lee Hendrickson for permission to conduct a march or parade on January 14, 1981, commencing at 6:00 p.m., at the intersection of Mishawaka Avenue and 30th Street and ending at John Adams High School, sponsored by the River Park Neighborhood Association and the John Nuner PTA was received by the Board. Mr. McMahon noted that there would be approximately 100 participants and no vehicles. He expressed concern over having to close Mishawaka Avenue for the march and the disruption of traffic which would be caused. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Traffic Division of the Police Department for review and recommendation.