04-28-41 Council Meeting Minutes

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r1262 to investigate quality and prices of certain equipment,. as quoted to the City Water Works, have approved the pur- chase of the following pieces of equipment: 1 Allis - Chalmer Model "AM" Tractor $1830.00 1 Electric Starter 110.00 1 Baker Bulldozer,'Model 209A Excavator Type 920.00 2860:00 Less 4f discount 115:00 $2745. -00 Purchased for the City Water Works of South Bend, Indiana by Giles L. Cain, Superintendent. Very truly yours, Giles L. Cain Superintendent Councilman Bishop made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Niezgodski seconded the motion. Motion carried. IREPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER - Month of March, 1941 Balance on Hand First of Month - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- $1,733,903.28 Receipts during Month - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - 161,968.69 (Total Receipts and Balance - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,895,871.97 Disbursements during Month - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - "266,288.62 Balance - 3/31/41 s----- - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - $1,629,583.35 Councilman Heideman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Jordan seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 3365 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING AMUSEMENT PARKS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF The ordinance was given third reading and passed by roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. (ORDINANCE NO. 3366 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR THE USE OF THE CITY WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA The ordinance was given first and second reading. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion for the suspension of the rules. Councilman Pulaski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. Ordinance given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. (RESOLUTION �. A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $300.00 FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND IN THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE TO THE GENERAL SUPPLIES FUND'OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND KNOWN AS FUND "H 22" AND APPROPRIATING THE SAID SUM FOR THE USES THEREOF. Councilman Pulaski made a motion that due to the absence of the Controller or any one having information regarding the Resolution the matter be held in the Council until the next regular meeting. Councilman Niezgodski seconded the motion. Motion carried. W RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ALLOCATING THE SUM OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($25,000.00) FROM THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR WPA AND PWA IN THE 1941 BUDGET UNDER ACCOUNT H -27A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SPECIAL WPA ACCOUNT. Councilman Pulaski made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Niezgodski made a verbal oomplaint that proper care was not being given to the islands on Bonds Avenue west of Olive Street and made a motion that the matter be referred to the Streets and Alleys Committee. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried. On complaint of Councilman Niezgodski regarding the condition of sidewalks on Walnut Street, Councilman Niezgodski, Brannan and Heideman were appointed as a committee to investigate. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:29 P.M. ATTEST: CLERK