05/11/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 Mr. Leszczynski commented that it was apparent the alley was being used as a buffer zone to, separate the residential properties from the commercial. He stated that it was a rather long through alley which runs parallel to Mishawaka Avenue, and is used as access by the residents. He stated that, during the tour of the area, the Board had noticed that all of the surrounding properties were very well kept up and it was evident there was considerable pride in the neighborhood. He pointed out that, while the city may have no objection to an alley vacation prior to public hearing, the input the Board receives from the residents is weighed heavily prior to a determination. Mr. Hill stressed that the Board could not get involved in the issue of rezoning. He felt it had been helpful for the Board to look at the area, including the blocks to the east and west and see how those alleys were laid out in relation to the entire alley system in the area. He stated that the alley in question is a borderline for the commercial property and the residential area which begins immediately south of the alley system. Based on the concerns expressed by the residents, he stated that he had his doubts that taking away the buffer strip and vacating the alley would not cause inconvenience to the surrounding property owners. He felt the general inconvenience would occur based simply on the extension of potential commercial uses south of the alley system. He stated that the alley definitely served as a line separating existing commercial property from residential. He was impressed by the way the properties in the area were maintained, and he stated that he was concerned with the continued integrity of the neighborhood and the compatibility of uses. He pointed out that the Nursing Home property was also exceptionally well maintained, and it appeared the Nursing Home was a good neighbor, however, even if the Nursing Home continued to upkeep its property and be a good neighbor, the vacation of the alley would create problems in the neighborhood through no fault of the Nursing Home. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the vacation of the first east -west alley south of Mishawaka Avenue between 26th and 27th Street, was denied. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 (REVISED) - ORANGE - COLFAX CONNECTOR (RIETH -RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) VV` Mr. Leszczynski stated that a revised Change Order No. 5 was being submitted by Rieth -Riley Construction Company for work on the Orange - Colfax Connector. He stated that the original contract price was $2,135,564.59 and the revised contract amount, including change orders was now at $2,162,622.44. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the change order was approved and forwarded to the State for concurrence. AWARD BIDS AND SEEK PERMISSION TO RE- ADVERTISE PORTION OF PROJECT (FIRST BANK CENTER SITEWORK PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Patrick M. McMahon, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, and Mr. David E. Jahn, Project Manager for Sollitt Construction Company, were submitting their recommendations concerning the bid award for various packages for the First Bank Sitework Project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the following bids were awarded as recommended, and per- mission was given to re- advertise for interior landscaping (Bid Package #125 -b) and paving (Bid Package #127): Brown and Brown Bid Package #124 Concrete Work Hunziker, Inc. Bid Package #125 -a Landscaping Exterior Ritschard Brothers Bid Package #126 Fine Grading and Shaping St. Joseph Valley Structural Steel Bid Package #129 Metal Fabrications $99,900.00 $88,736.00 (to include substitute of various greenery) $14,000.00 $56,360.00 (to include alternate for handrail) The above bid awards were made subject to the filing of the appropriate Performance Bond, Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance. 1 1