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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Mr. Horvath continued, In addition to that from Local Roads and Streets we used$120,000 for the <br /> train whistle stuff. So that was the additional Local Roads and Streets Fund that we put in from <br /> the previous year. On MVH,what we specifically added on the street side was$100,000 for paving <br /> material which will get us about two(2)more lane miles.And then$600,000 in outside contracting <br /> of paving which we hadn't done before. This is the first year we will do that. In addition to the list <br /> that our guys will do, which is about twenty (20) lane miles, we will do an additional six (6) to <br /> eight (8) in outside contracting with that additional $600,000. So that was $700,000 that came <br /> straight out of MVH of additional paving we didn't do in additional years. <br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Going back to the paving,the curb and crown used to be so high <br /> that sidewalks were being flooded all winter. So that is how curbs and sidewalks really started by <br /> looking at that issue. The thing about that was it would be so high. Does two (2) inches actually <br /> get it?I'm looking at streets right now looking like you could take four(4) inches down and really <br /> gain back a decent curb. I don't know if that is the case in other areas but would you ever come <br /> down that much on it? I know that down by Keller Park, some of the flooding issues are because <br /> of that. <br /> Mr. Horvath replied, Yes, we would. You all budgeted last ye for us a new mill. Our crews <br /> couldn't be happier because it gives them so much more ability than the old mill. It works <br /> tremendously. It can actually go as deep as eight(8) inches but they will take off as much as they <br /> can. If you go too deep you are then having to readjust all the casting and valve covers and all that <br /> stuff. But yes, they do try to give curb exposure. The other thing is we still have those three (3) <br /> programs. We are still doing safe routes to schools. We still have the Council allocation program <br /> and we still have the cost share program. We have a brochure that will be going out soon that you <br /> will be able to share. <br /> Cara Grabowski, Public Information Officer for the Department of Public Works with offices on <br /> the 13th floor of the County-City Building, stated, We just redid our Curb and Sidewalk Brochure. <br /> We just got the proof back today. There is an about section that talks about reimbursements and <br /> then the process is also highlighted. There are six (6) steps as well as an FAQ section. There will <br /> be around 1,000 copies of those. Half of those will be pre-sealed so that all streets needs to do is <br /> put a stamp and address on it and mail it. <br /> Councilmember Scott asked, So where are you guys at on the Safe Routes Program? <br /> Mr. Horvath replied, We are doing Monroe and Studebaker, LaSalle and Marquette are under <br /> design. <br /> Councilmember Scott stated, I shared with Marsha Qualls some issues that are north of LaSalle <br /> where there are no sidewalks. We can talk about that a little more. <br /> Mr. Horvath replied, Let's get in touch to make sure it is in the program. <br /> Committeemember Sharon L.McBride stated,I am glad you are all talking about the milling down <br /> of roads because I had some concerns about the River Park area. Secondly, there were a number <br /> of contingencies on the 3rd District bus tour about the curbs and sidewalks as well. I will follow up <br /> with you, Eric,to identify those. <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211 If 574.235.91731 TTD 574.235.5567 I www.southbendin.gov <br /> 4 <br />