01/26/04 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 2004 FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - REQUEST TO VACATE AN ALLEY - FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY OFF OF TAYLOR STREET Mr. Littrell indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Baumgartner, 315 South Taylor Street, South Bend, Indiana, have submitted a request to vacate the above referred to alley. Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Sanitation, Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. Engineering stated the vacation would create a"T"alley however the residual will be one property deep on each side. Petitioner should note they need a cross access agreement for the property owner to the south to maintain vehicle access to their garage. To comply with zoning, the driveway should be hard surfaces and provide an approach conforming to Board of Public Works standards. It will be the petitioner's responsibility to close the curb and rear alley to prevent other vehicles from using the pathway. Community and Economic Development stated this vacation should not create any dead-end alleys. In addition, if this alley is vacated, it be done so subject to any utility easements that are necessary. Therefore,Mr. Gilot made a motion that the Clerk send a letter to the petitioner addressing these concerns. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-2004 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 01-2004 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend: South Bend Fire Department Medic 3 VIN No. IHTMNAAL03H595409 WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6(c) permits and establishes procedure for disposal of personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer needed by the City. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works ofthe City of South Bend that the item listed above is no longer needed by the City; are unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said equipment may be transferred or sold at public auction or private sale,without advertising. However,if the property is deemed worthless,such may be demolished or junked. ADOPTED this 26th day of January, 2004. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA slGary A. Gilot, President s/Carl P. Littrell, Member s/Donald E. Inks, Member ATTEST: slAngela K. Jacob, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.02-2004-2003 UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS-WATER WORKS Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: