01/26/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1981 VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3504, 1981 - CONFIRMED (E /W ALLEY, HARTER HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION) This was the date set for holding a public hearing on Vacation Resolu- tion No. 3504, 1981, for the vacation of the first east -west alley north of St. Vincent, running from the easterly right -of -way of Niles Avenue to the west right -of -way line of St. Joseph for an approximate distance of 200' in Harter Heights Addition. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Letters had been received from the various city agencies indicating that there was no objection to the proposed vacation. There was no one present to remonstrate against the vacation and no written remonstrances were received. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Board confirmed the Vacation Resolution and ordered the preparation of the Assessment Roll to be filed on February 2, 1931. FILING OF NOTICE TO VACATE (121 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET) Mr. Leszczynski advised that notification had been received from the Department of Redevelopment, pursuant to Lease dated October 9, 1978, to vacate the premises at 121 South Michgian Street within ninety days from January 21, 1981. The Board was advised that the Department of Redevelopment intended to commence demolition of the premises in April, 1981. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Notice to Vacate was filed and the Clerk instructed to notify the affected parties involved. It was noted that the Youth Services Bureau had already vacated the premises; however, the River Bend Plaza Maintenance staff and office still occupied the building. APPROVE CEREMONY FOR HONORING RETURN OF 52 AMERICAN HOSTAGES Ms. Mikki Dobski, River Bend Plaza Coordinator, on behalf of WSBT, requested permission from the Board to hold a ceremony honoring the return of the hostages in front of the County -City Building on Friday, January 30, 1981, at 9:00 a.m. Her letter to the Board indicated that plans for the event included various speeches, the Marine Corp Honor Guard, music by a high school band, and the burning of the symbolic yellow ribbon. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the ceremony was approved subject to recommendations of the Police and Fire Departments concerning location of the event, safety precautions and crowd control. A Certificate of Insurance must also be filed in advance of the activity as required. APPROVE EXTENSION OF LEASE (DISCOVERY HALL - OMNIPLEX CENTER) Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Gust Saros, Director of Discovery Hall, was desirous of extending the city's lease with Omniplex Center for a portion of the premises located at 1408 Elwood under the same terms and conditions as the current lease. It was noted that the building housed equipment and vehicles belonging to Discovery Hall. Deputy City Attorney Crone advised that the present lease provided an option to the city of extending the lease until November 30, 1981. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, approval was given to extend the lease to November 30, 1981, under the same terms and conditions of the current lease. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LEASE ( MICHIANA REGIONAL WAREHOUSE) Mr. Leszczynski stated that the city currently leased a portion of the Studebaker Foundry on Prairie Avenue from Michiana Regional Warehouse for a monthly rate of $2,372.45, for the storage of sand and salt by the Street Department. He expressed the desire to renew the lease through 1981 at the same monthly rate. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the lease was renewed through December 31, 1981.