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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MARCH 8, 1971
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<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER
<br />WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND
<br />HERSEY - SPARLING METER COMPANY, DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS,
<br />FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS
<br />FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1971 to FEBRUARY 7, 1972, IN
<br />THE AMOUNT OF $38,779.00.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities,
<br />explained that Hersey - Sparling was low bidder in all instances for these items, and, the items
<br />can be ordered as needed. Councilman Zielinski made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven,
<br />that the ordinance go to the Council favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays,
<br />0 absent.
<br />ORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER
<br />WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND FREEMAN
<br />SPICER COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PUR-
<br />CHASE OF THREE 1971 PLYMOUTHS IN THE AMOUNT OF
<br />$7,080.00.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities,
<br />explained that about seven different people must use these cars and that the best trade -in
<br />is made when the cars are two years old. He said these cars have about 45- thousand miles on
<br />them. Mrs. Irene Mutzel asked how many automobiles the Water Dept. owned at the present time.
<br />Mr. Hunter replied- -six 5- passenger cars. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Council-
<br />man Palmer, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays,
<br />0 absent.
<br />ORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
<br />WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
<br />AND DON MEDOW MOTORS OF MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, FOR,
<br />THE PURCHASE OF TWO 1971 HORNETS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
<br />$3,987.86.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities,
<br />explained that the Board recommended that these smaller cars be purchased since they can be
<br />used in this department for the type of work performed. The two units will be used by the
<br />laboratory for supervision of this department in testing, etc. and also for supervision of
<br />maintenance of plants, diversion chambers, and lift stations, etc. Councilman Reinke suggested
<br />that a record be kept of the service costs on these smaller units and compare them with the
<br />service costs for the larger vehicles this year. Mr. Hunter said a record is always kept.
<br />Councilman Reinke, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Laven, that the ordinance go to the
<br />Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent.
<br />ORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
<br />WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
<br />AND MORETRENCH CORPORATION, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLI-
<br />NOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WELLPOINT SYSTEM, IN
<br />THE AMOUNT OF $3,094.88.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities
<br />explained this equipment was rented at a cost in excess of $2,000 to assist the City in the
<br />completion of the Olive Street sewer repair. The rental cost can be applied to the purchase
<br />price of the entire system. He said this equipment is needed not only by the Sewer Division,
<br />but can be used by the Water Works on some of their construction projects and the Board felt
<br />that the purchase w-flIbevery good. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer,
<br />that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent.
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