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<br /> After conclusion of the evidence in behalf of cnar;es a��•ainst Hess
<br /> and Fre;�er��utn, they �Jere each given an op�ortvnit�r to give evidence on
<br /> t�eir o�m :�ehalf and both declined. .
<br /> At cor�clusion of evidence, r.Tr. Heriphli�g, on benalf of defendants
<br /> demurred tc� the evidence on gro.und that it 1ras not sufficient to sustain
<br /> cha�ges ancl �rarrent dis�issal o�' the defendants, �r�zich demurr tivas over-
<br /> ruled. � -
<br /> � On moi,ion oy T�1r. '�°Jilliarns, -seconded by i�:ir. Drigga and unanimousl;�
<br /> carried, c�iarges tirere sustained and Hess and rreyermuth ��Jere ordered ;
<br /> ciis�nissed, ef�ective January 1, 1940. �
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<br /> laIR�, DEPAR..iI.� 1T: Because of the c,.ama�,e to the service truc�� �2, the ;
<br /> :.�ire Depar�,ment has deter:nined it :^rould cost at least �1100.00 for par�s
<br /> - to repair .�ame, and it has been determined it �TOUlcl be i?npractical to i
<br /> repair sam�� after consulting autornotive engineers and repairmen.
<br /> i ;, Becau�e of the necessity of putting thi.s equipment bac�: into service ;
<br /> � , as quicl�l� as �ossible, the Board has determined to advertise for bids ',
<br /> • � for a netiv �hassis on v�hich to mount the equipment nova mounted on truck
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<br /> The B�ard unanimousl� adopted the follotiTing specifications for
<br /> chassis �o i�e nurchased for the Fire Depart.aent, totiait :
<br /> G�I�ERAL: I'ine contractor shall furnish �nd aeliver to the Central Fire
<br /> Station, S�uth �3end, Indiana, vrithin fifteen ( 15) czays after date oi
<br /> a;7ard, one truc�� chassis �Tithout cab or ti°rindshield that coniorms to the
<br /> follo�virig specifications unless an ex�ension of �ime is �ranied b� �che
<br /> Bo a�d: �
<br /> Due t� variations in st�"idards of manufactures, these specifications
<br /> shall be considered miniin�n. requirements . Each bidder shall submit ,1ith
<br /> his proposal, the specifications of the equipmen� recor.�ended.
<br /> CAPACITY: The chassis shall be capable of hauling a well balanced pay
<br /> load of five ( 5) tons, t.ro hundred fifty ( 250) inches in length, unifor�-
<br /> ly distributed. The frar,Ze shall be fish plated to provide tne strength
<br /> reqvired, if necessary.
<br /> TR�NS'=�ISSICN: The transmission shall be equipped �vith overdrive and ( 5)
<br /> forvrard speeds. Due to �he �necessity of quick starting speed, tn.e g�ar
<br /> ratio shall be approYimately seven ( '7� to one ( 1) . The bidder shall
<br /> specif� the rear a�le ratio recorrrnended. �
<br /> TIR�S: The chassis shall be equipped with dual tires in rear, and all
<br /> tires shail be at least 8.25 x 20. If the bidder nroposes a smaller
<br /> tire, he shall sub�it tivith his proposal a guarantee against failure of
<br /> these tires for one �ear.
<br /> r.?OTOR: The motor shall be six ( 6) cylinder and develop a maximum torque '
<br /> of at least tti�o hundred si�t;�-five (265) foot-pounds at norr�lal driving '
<br /> speed, and a maximur.m speed of at leas-t fift�-five ( 55) miles per hou.r �,
<br /> - tiaritizout stress. Specifications of the motor proposed shall be sub�aitted
<br /> ' by the �ai der. ;
<br /> �; BRA��S: he chas sis sh�.11 be equipped ��vith internal drive, four ( 4) '
<br /> �rheel Ben ix BI� booster brakes, or eaual. ;
<br /> ' ;REaR FETdD�RS: Optional ounta�ions shall be sub�.itted for the installa- �
<br /> � tion of rear fenders. � ',
<br /> T,:ISCELLAT�OUS: The chassis shall be equipped ��rith head li�hts, tail I'
<br /> light, stcp light, •horn and other eouipment that is ordinarily installed
<br /> on a trucl,: chassis of this type.
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<br /> The �oard of Public '�Vor��s and Safety of the City of South Bend, �I
<br /> Indiana, .hall be the judge as to tiie stren;th, durability and capacit;� �
<br /> � of the eqL.ipu�ent propo sed. '
<br /> Each proposal shall be accompanied b� or include the non-collusion I,
<br /> affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. � '
<br /> � Each �roposal shall be accompanied by either a certified or cashier�s
<br /> checl�, or satisfactor� bidders bond, for the amount of not lesa than ten
<br /> per cent ( 10;�) of the bid price dra��m pa�able to the Cit�,T Controlle-r,
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