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CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />Jerry J. Miller <br />Mayor <br />Rollin E. Farrand, Sr., P. E. <br />Director, Public Works <br />Members of the Common Council <br />County /City Building <br />South Bend, IN 46601 <br />RE: Revenue Sharing Funds for Survey Van <br />Gentlemen: <br />Reply To: Department <br />of Public Works <br />March 6, 1974 <br />The Department of Engineering has used a 1968 International <br />Travel -All Van to transport personnel and equipment for <br />surveying purposes. It is estimated that this vehicle has <br />a total mileage in excess of 60,000. It should be noted <br />that this vehicle was driven a considerable number of off - <br />the -road miles to provide access for the survey crew to sites <br />prior to construction and during construction. At the present <br />time this vehicle is inoperative. <br />The existing vehicle is in need of extensive body work because <br />of rust. The head was cracked and the block may be cracked <br />since water was found in the cylinders. Compression in the <br />cylinders was low and could only be effectively measured in <br />two cylinders. The ignition and electrical system is in need <br />of extensive replacement. It is my opinion that the repair <br />work of this vehicle exceeds the value of the vehicle, and <br />I would recommend that the vehicle be replaced. I have had <br />this vehicle checked by the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance <br />and have been advised by Mr. Jim Meehan, the Bureau Manager, <br />that he concurs in this recommendation. <br />