05-13-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1974 TTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) the bicyclization of the police department in Richmond, Virginia. He wondered about utilizing suc a system in South Bend. Councilman Serge stated that a stronger system has been developed on the use of gasoline, and Mr. Farrand stated that the city now uses a key system at the Municipal Services Facility for distribution of gasoline to the city -owned vehicles. He indicated that this has decreased the amount of gasoline used. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered about bids received on gasoline, and Mr. Farrand stated that the last time the city did not advertize for bids. He indicated that the city negotiates contracts and is almost forced to deal with the prior supplier. He stated that there was not much of a response on the bids in the past. cilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by cilman Serge. The motion carried. Councilman Kopczynski asked if Mr. Farrand was in charge of the city -owned vehicles. He wondered who was in charge of the entire fleet of cars. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, stated that each individual department head has jurisdiction over the vehicles. Councilman Kopczynski asked if each department head requested the vehicles, and Mr. Barcome stated that the department heads reque the vehicles, and the Mayor makes the recommendation. He stated that all budgets are submitted to the Mayor prior to Council approval. RDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $115,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that revenue sharing funds wer being requested for the signalization of the Miami - Ridgedale intersection in the amount of $27,500; the grading, paving and drainage of Inwood Road in the amount of $44,000; and the grading, paving and drainage of Denslow Drive in the amount of $44,000. He further explained that the signaliza- tion of the Miami intersection is at a point where Ridgedale intersects Miami to the east and Chippewa to the west. He stated that there have been heavy increases in traffic volumes on Miami, making it extremely difficult and dangerous for traffic to enter Miami from the residential side streets. Mr. Farrand considered this a very important safety project. Regarding the paving of Inwood Road and Denslow Drive, Mr. Farrand stated that the two streets are county take -over streets and severe deterioration has occurred during the last two winters. He also mentioned that both streets have severe drainage problems. He made reference to the resolution on the agenda approving improvements and the impoundment of taxes in the Meadowview Addition. He recommended that the improvements be considered for Inwood Road and Denslow Drive with revenue sharing funds, and the impounded taxes could then be put back into that fund. Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 East Eckman Street, expressed support of the signalization of the Miami - Ridgedale intersection. Mr. Paul Deignan of St. Mary's Academy, also expressed support of the signalization project. He felt it was a very needed improvement that should be made as soon as possible. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,655.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, requested certain line item amendments to the ordinance as submitted to the City Clerk and requested that the ordinance be re- scheduled for public hearing in order to legally advertize the amendments. Council President Nemeth asked if the total would remain the same, and Mr. Lantz indicated that it would; however, certain line items were to be added and required publication before a public hearing could be held. Council President Nemeth made a motion to amend the ordinance to include the following line items: Account Description Amount 252.0 Equipment Repair $ 500.00 261.0 Equipment Leasing (13 Weeks) 7 Vans 9,100.00 2 Automobiles 2,600.00 Total Services Contractual $12,200.00 321.0 .Gasoline $ 3,050.00 363.0 Other Office Supplies 500.00 (Film and Office Supplies) 370.0 Other Supplies 950.00 Total Supplies $ 4,500.00 430.0 Repair Parts $ 100.00 Total Repair Parts $ 100.00 725.0 Office Equipment $ 475.00 (Desk, Chair, Typewriter) 726.0 Other Equipment 1,380.00 Total Properties $ 1,855.00