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5. OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd) 1904. There are pilings shown on the drawings. Some things cannot be determined beforehand. Based on their experience with the South Bend Dam construction, which was constructed about the same time, their judgment would be that the pilings are in excellent condition, as the timbers in the Dam were superior for the length of time they have been in. This is a judgment decision to be faced between them and the State Highway Department. They have to agree with us before this work can begin. Lawson Associates have been in touch with them. Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune reporter, asked why it has been called the Bicentennial Park; yet in the beauti- fication plan it is called a Centennial Park. She said she has heard it called both ways and wondered which is correct? Mr. Fisher said that it is called the "Bicentennial Park." In the original report Lawson Associates had done, they called it the "Centennial Park" (probably looking at 100 years in the future). However, it was officially changed to: "Bicentennial Park." On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and carried, the above update of the Colfax /Pier Park Dredging and Rip -Rap Contract was approved, subject to HUD and Legal Counsel ap- proval. This motion also includes authorization to approve the advertising with the Board of Works for a construction contract, after receiving approval from HUD and Legal Counsel. b Dainty Maid Bake Shop Sign: Mr. Brownell advised we have a DAINTY MAID letter from Mr. David L. Hab, Dainty Maid Bake Shop, inform BAKE SHOP ing us they have decided to reinstall their sign approxi- SIGN, R -66 mately 30" higher than it was. North American Signs, Inc. will install this sign for $995.00. Because of the benefits of the canopy which rendered the previous location of the sign, Dainty Maid will accept the Department of Redevelop- ment's offer of $540.00. This constitutes the labor only for rehanging the sign. The difference between the two figures is the modification of the bracket to hold the sign. Mr. Brownell advised our obligation was not to redo Dainty Maid's sign and raise it, but just to put it back, and this charge would have been $540.00. The amount is the differ- ence between just putting it back and putting it back the way Dainty Maid wants it. Commissioner Wiggins advised that Mr. Hab had been in some- time prior (Commission Meeting of October 4, 1974) and this was discussed. Five (5) quotations received were discussed at the time, and we had stated that all we would be respon- sible for would be the cost to reinstall the sign. The Com- missioners had requested the total costs be prorated.