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Public Works Committee 8-14-89 Page 2 <br /> match by the Federal Government to a 25% match by the local. <br /> The three projects involved include: 1. Jefferson and <br /> Twyckenham, 2 . Edison (Ironwood and State Road 23) , and 3 . <br /> Ironwood (between Ewing and Ireland) . It was noted that <br /> Ironwood project for the engineering, environmental impact <br /> statement, and purchasing of right of way would take <br /> approximately four years. Mr. Leszczynski noted that in <br /> light of the bypass outlet onto Ironwood that this has to be <br /> a top priority. The project would cost approximately 3 <br /> million dollars for this phase. <br /> In response to a question raised by Council Member Puzzello <br /> regarding Twyckenham to McKinley, it was noted that various <br /> environmental problems had to be addressed including a 1 <br /> million dollar storm sewer project. The total cost of this <br /> project would be approximately 3 1/2 million dollars. <br /> It was also noted that this bill includes funding for <br /> scarification. <br /> Following further discussion Council Member Puzzello made a <br /> motion seconded by Council Member Niezgodski that Bill No. <br /> 65-89 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion <br /> passed. <br /> The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 67-89 which would <br /> amend various sections of Chapter 6 addressing Buildings. <br /> Pat DeClercq stated that the testing for mechanical and <br /> electrical exams in currently conducted through the two <br /> boards of the City. The ordinance is requesting that a <br /> standardized test be used which is currently being used in <br /> nine other cities in the State of Indiana. She noted that <br /> the Building Commission as well as the two boards support <br /> this change. <br /> In response to questions raised by Council Member Duda it <br /> was noted that the current fee is $20. 00 for a regular exam <br /> which would be increased to $40.00, and special exams are <br /> currently costing $50.00 which would be raised to $75. 00. <br /> It was noted that the actual cost of the new exam is $35. 00. <br /> Regular exams are given twice per year. If the new method <br /> would be utilized, the testing would be done by a major <br /> company. <br /> Council Member Puzzello questioned whether the building <br /> trades have taken a position on this, and neither Mr. <br /> Mathews nor Mrs. DeClercq were aware of any problems. Mr. <br /> Mathews also noted that if the standardized testing was <br /> adopted, the City of South Bend could then reciprocate with <br /> other communites who used the same type of test. Council <br /> Member Luecke questioned whether there would be a difference <br />