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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/88 Board of Public Works Minutesr REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 The regular meeting of the Board 9:33 a.m. on Monday, October 17, Leszczynski with Mr. Leszczynski, Ms. Katherine Humphreys present. Attorney Marva Leonard -Dent. of Public Works was convened at 1988 by Board President John E. Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq and Also present was Assistant City AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, Resolution No. 30-1988 - Joint Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the Board of Public Works regarding the Skywalk from the Marriott Hotel to the Century Center, was added to the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works held on October 10, 1988 were approved. PUBLIC HEARING AND FAVORABL 14-FT. WIDE E/W ALLEY N. OF RECOMMENDATION - ALLEY VACATION: 1ST W. FROM BRI (VACATED) FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROX. 66 FT. Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing on a proposed alley vacation described as follows: The first 14-foot wide east/west alley north of Colfax Avenue, west from Bridge Street (vacated) for a distance of approximately 66 feet. All being in a part of the Original Plat of the Town of Lowell, now a part of the City of South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that this Public Hearing is being held in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council concerning the Vacation Petition filed by Mr. Jeffery N. Reece, Senior Property Representative, Indiana Michigan Power Company, One Summit Square, P.O. Box 60, Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was further noted that pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18-53.8, owners whose property abut the proposed alley to be vacated as well as those within fifty (50) feet of the alley to be vacated were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date. Mr. Jeffery N. Reece, Senior Property Representative, Indiana Michigan Power Company, was present and addressed the Board. Mr. Reece advised that I&M's review of its inventory of property indicates that the above referred to alley was vacated in the late 1920's. However, as verification of the vacation could not be located, I&M has now petitioned to have the alley re -vacated. Mr. Reece informed the Board that I&M is the owner of Lot No. 13 and the lots south of the alley to Colfax. He stated that they own the parking garage on Lot No. 13 which is leased to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reece reiterated that they desire to get verification into the record of the alley vacation as a building is already across the alley. Attorney Kevin Butler, One Michiana Square, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he was present on behalf of Mr. Bert Liss, 701 Niles Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, owner of Lot No. 14. Mr. Butler stated that he has discussed this vacation with Mr. Reece to insure that just that portion of the alley as indicated in the Petition, which is located to the south of Lot No. 13, would be vacated. Mr. Reece assured Mr. Butler that he was correct and Mr. Butler advised that he therefore has no objections. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed alley vacation, and no written objections having been filed with the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. 1 [1 30 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 Therefore, based on comments received and heard, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Clerk be instructed to forward to the Common Council a favorable recommendation on the above referred to alley vacation subject to any and all utility easements. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion and it carried. OPENING AND AWARD OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of approximately forty-three (43) abandoned vehicles which have been stored at South Bend Auto Parts storage lot located at 218 South Grant Street, South Bend, Indiana. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Mr. Phillip D. Smith South Bend Auto Parts 307 W. Calvert South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 1 $20.00 Vehicles No. 23 $20.00 2 20.00 24 20.00 3 200.00 25 20.00 4 20.00 26 20.00 5 20.00 27 20.00 6 20.00 28 20.00 7 20.00 29 40.00 8 20.00 30 20.00 9 50.00 31 20.00 10 20.00 32 20.00 11 20.00 33 20.00 12 20.00 34 20.00 13 20.00 35 20.00 14 20.00 36 20.00 15 20.00 37 20.00 16 20.00 38 20.00 17 20.00 39 100.00 18 20.00 40 20.00 19 50.25 41 20.00 20 20.00 42 20.00 21 20.00 43 20.00 22 20.00 Ms. Nina Teske 54830 Pear Road South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 3 $364.88 Vehicles No. 24 $23.00 6 18.00 29 23.00 12 18.00 32 23.00 22 17.00 41 19.00 Mr. David Kurtz 7691 W. Eureka Rd. Eau Claire, Michigan Vehicles No. 1 $21.60 Vehicles No. 21 $26.36 2 25.61 23 16.69 3 51.61 26 12.67 5 21.03 30 12.61 7 51.67 34 12.01 9 35.67 36 19.61 14 25.01 38 16.61 16 38.60 39 51.67 18 19.61 41 19.61 19 18.29 130 6 � �. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 Mr. Richard D. Pearson 830 Dundee Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 Vehicles No. 8 $10.00 38 20.00 Mr. Howard W. Rubin Rubin's Auto Parts, Inc. 23921 Western South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 3 $59.59 7 42.42 9 52.52 16 76.76 Mr. Maurice Jones 19380 Greenacre South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 3 $101.16 9 51.26 19 26.20 Mr. Gene Hancz Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage 3109 Gertrude, P.O. Box 2883 South Bend, Indiana 46680 Vehicles No. 1 $15.75 Vehicles No. 23 $10.75 2 10.75 24 15.75 3 10.75 25 15.75 4 1.00 26 10.75 5 10.75 27 10.75 6 10.75 28 10.75 7 5.00 29 10.75 8 1.00 30 1.00 10 1.00 31 10.75 11 10.75 32 15.75 12 5.75 33 10.75 13 10.75 34 10.75 14 10.75 35 10.75 15 1.00 36 15.75 16 1.00 37 10.75 17 15.75 38 1.00 18 15.75 39 10.75 19 10.75 40 10.75 20 10.75 41 15.75 21 15.75 42 15.75 22 15.75 43 15.75 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the above bids were referred to the Department of Code Enforcement for immediate review and recommendation in order that an award could be made prior to adjournment of the meeting. Following that review, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the following bids were awarded: 1 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 RA 1 1 1 South Bend Auto Parts - Vehicles No. Nina Teske David Kurtz Richard D. Pearson Rubin's Auto Parts - Vehicles No. - Vehicles No 4 $20.00 6 20.00 8 20.00 10 20.00 11 20.00 12 20.00 13 20.00 15 20.00 17 20.00 18 20.00 19 50.25 20 20.00 22 20.00 23 20.00 25 20.00 26 20.00 27 20.00 28 20.00 29 40.00 30 20.00 31 20.00 33 20.00 34 20.00 35 20.00 36 20.00 37 20.00 39 100.00 40 20.00 41 20.00 42 20.00 43 20.00 TOTAL: 3 $364.88 24 23.00 32 23.00 TOTAL: 1 $21.60 2 25.61 5 21.03 7 51.67 14 25.01 21 26.36 TOTAL: - Vehicles No. 38 $20.00 $750.25 $171.28 - Vehicles No. 9 $52.52 16 76.76 TOTAL: $129.28 GRAND TOTAL: $1481.69 OPENING OF BIDS AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO RE -ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - INWOODS BLOCK RE -LANDSCAPING PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Because no bids were received today, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Board approve the request submitted by Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, that the Board re -advertise for the receipt of bids for this project. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion and it carried. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, requested permission to advertise for the sale of approximately thirteen (13) abandoned vehicles, which are being stored at South Bend Auto Parts storage lot located at 218 South Grant Street, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all vehicles have been stored more than fifteen (15) days, identification checks had been run for auto theft and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the above request was approved and a date of October 31, 1988, was established for the receiving and opening of sealed bids. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 29-1988 - APPROVING ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE CITY FOR FUNDS ADVANCED FOR THE PAYMENT OF NECESSARY PRELIMINARY EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REVENUE BONDS OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE REVENUE BONDS Mr. Leszczynski advised that the above referred to Resolution No. 29-1988 submitted to the Board for adoption is the first step in a long process to begin the improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Resolution approves the engineers estimate that has been made public and authorizes the Board to seek bids to begin the improvements project. It also indicates that the City will be reimbursed for upfront costs which it has incurred in regards to this project. Mr. Leszczynski additionally advised that the City did seek and receive a federal grant as well as a state grant for this project. The federal grant has been received and the state grant will be received soon after the final paperwork is completed. Further, Mr. Leszczynski advised that it is anticipated that bids for this $22.5 million dollar project will be received in November, with an award anticipated to be made in December and construction to begin early in 1989. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the following Resolution No. 29-1988 was adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE CITY FOR FUNDS ADVANCED FOR THE PAYMENT OF NECESSARY PRELIMINARY EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT REVENUE BONDS OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE REVENUE BONDS WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Board of Public Works (the "Board of Public Works"), is a municipal works board and as such is charged (pursuant to IC 36-9-23) with the supervision and control of the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation and maintenance of the sewage works of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City"); and WHEREAS, the City has applied for grants from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") and from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management in the amounts of Twelve Million Twenty-three Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty- six Dollars ($12,023,826.00) and Three Million Six Hundred and Sixty-seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars 1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 ($3,667,825.00), respectively (hereinafter referred to collec- tively as the "Grants"), to construct certain improvements necessary for the operation of the City's Waste Water Treat- ment Plant (the "Plant"), a description of said required improvements being attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A" (the "Improvements"); and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works intends to recommend to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that it adopt a new rate ordinance applicable to the Plant and a bond ordinance ordering the issuance of Waste Water Treatment Plant revenue bonds (the "Revenue Bonds") in an amount sufficient to repay all amounts advanced for preliminary expenses under IC 36-9-23-20 and to pay the costs of acquiring and construct- ing that portion of the Improvements to the Plant not paid for with the proceeds of the Grants; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has employed the consulting engineering firm of TenEch Engineering, Inc. for purposes of designing the required Improvements to the Plant and preparing plans, specifications and cost estimates of the Improvements; and WHEREAS, the plans, specifications and cost estimates have been completed and filed with the Board of Public Works, copies of which are attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "B"; and WHEREAS, the plans, specifications and cost estimates have been approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental Manage- ment (the "IDEM"), said approval constituting the approval of the EPA pursuant to the Grants, and the IDEM has issued a construction permit authorizing the construction of the Improvements by the Board of Public Works, WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works desires to approve the plans, specifications and cost estimates as filed and authorize the publication of notice of bids for the construction of the Improvements, with the award of said bids to be subject to the award of grants and issuance of the Revenue Bonds; and WHEREAS, certain preliminary expenses relating to the construction of the Improvements have been and will continue to be incurred by the Board of Public Works and advanced by the City before the issuance and delivery of the Revenue Bonds and the Board of Public Works desires that the City be reimbursed for said preliminary costs and further desires to establish its intent to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Board of Public Works hereby approves the plans, specifications and cost estimates for the construction of the Improvements as filed with the Board of Public Works. 2. The Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the publication of notice of bids for the construction of the Improvements with the award of said bids to be subject to the award of grants and issuance of the Revenue Bonds. 3. The Board of Public Works hereby establishes its intent that the City be reimbursed for funds advanced to pay the preliminary costs incurred by the Board of Public Works relating to the Improvements from the proceeds of Revenue Bonds to be issued by the City. 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Board of Public Works. -0 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend Board of Public Works held on October 17, 1988, at the office of the Board of Public Works, 1308 County -City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN, 46601, this 17th day of October, 1988. CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS By: s/John E. Leszczynski s/Patricia E. DeClercq s/S. Katherine Humphreys ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk EXHIBIT "A" DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS The proposed modifications to the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant are planned to upgrade the level of treatment to meet the effluent limitations which are included in the City's final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The existing 48 million gallons per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge plant will be upgraded to provide a higher quality effluent by chlorination/dechlorination facilities. Sludge thickening digestion and handling facilities will also be upgraded. Project funding is expected to come from Federal, State, and Local funds. A total of $12,023,805 has been requested from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A State grant in the amount of $3,667,820 has also been requested through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. This leaves a local share of $6,906,925. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 30-1988 - JOINT RESOLUTION OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - RE: SKYWALK FROM CENTURY CENTER TO MARRIOTT HOTEL Ms. Ann Kolata, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Economic Development, was present and advised the Board that the above referred to Resolution, adopted by the Redevelopment Commission at their meeting held on October 14, 1988, conveys ownership of the skywalk from the Century Center to the Marriott Hotel from the Redevelopment Commission to the Board of Public Works. She stated that the Board of Public Works was selected as the recipient of the skywalk because it is public right-of-way and connects to part of Century Center which is owned by the City. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, Resolution No. 30-1988 as follows was adopted: JOINT RESOLUTION OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NUMBER 861 OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION NUMBER 30-1988 OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission has caused to be constructed an elevated pedestrian walkway ("the Skywalk") interconnecting with and opening into Century Center, traversing across and above St. Joseph Street (United States Highway 33 North) between East Washington Street and East Colfax Avenue in u REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 the City of South Bend, Indiana, opening into the mezzanine level Source Center; and and interconnecting with and of the Marriott Hotel in the 1st WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Public Works is the owner and titleholder of record of Buildings 3, 4 and 5 of Century Center, as depicted on Exhibit "I", attached hereto and incorporated herein, and is the lessee of Buildings 1 and 2 depicted on Exhibit "I"; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission desires to convey all of its right, title and interest in and to the Skywalk to the South Bend Board of Public Works, and the South Bend Board of Public Works desires to accept such conveyance; and WHEREAS, IC36-1-11-8 provides that a governmental entity may transfer or exchange property with another governmental entity upon terms and conditions agreed upon by those entities by adopting a substantially identical resolution, and that such transfer may be made for any amount of real property, cash, or other personal property as agreed upon by the entities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the South Bend Board of Public Works, as follows: 1. For good and valuable consideration given each to the other, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby conveys to the South Bend Board of Public Works and the South Bend Board of Public Works hereby accepts conveyance from the South Bend Redevelopment Commission of the Skywalk, which is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I: A portion of a pedestrian walkway 22.00 feet in width over and above that portion of St. Joseph Street (US 33) adjoining Lot 3 of the River Bend Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana as recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana in Plat Book 31, Page "R", more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Lot 3 (West R/W line of St. Joseph St.) which is North 0°25'11" West, 21.82 feet from the Southeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89°34'49" East, 85.00 feet to the East R/W line of St. Joseph St.; thence North 0°25'11" West, 22.00 feet along said East R/W line; thence South 89°34'49" West, 85.00 feet to the West R/W line of St. Joseph St. (East line of Lot 3); thence South 0°25111" East, 22.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; the bottom plane of the vertical space con- tained herein shall be elevation 720.33 feet (USGS Datum); and the top plane of the vertical space herein shall be elevation 746.50 feet; and PARCEL II: A portion of a pedestrian walkway 22.00 feet in width, from the east line of St. Joseph Street to the entrance at the Century Center and being described from Lot No. 3 of River Bend Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana, as recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Plat Book 31, Page "R", more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the east line of said Lot No. 3 (West Right of Way Line of St. Joseph Street) which is North 00°25'11" West, 21.82 feet from the southeast corner of said Lot No. 3; thence North 89°34'49" East, 85.00 feet to a point on the east line of St. Joseph Street, said point being the Point of Beginning of this Description; thence North 89°34149" East, 8.27 feet; thence South 45°25'11" East, 66.66 feet; thence 12: REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 North 44°34'49" East, 22.00 feet; thence North 45025'11" West, 75.77 feet; thence South 89°34'49" West, 17.37 feet; thence South 00'25'11" East, 22.00 feet to the Point of Beginning of this Description; the bottom plane of the vertical space contained herein shall be elevation 720.33 feet (USGS Datum); and the top plane of the vertical space herein shall be elevation 746.00 feet. 2. The South Bend Redevelopment Commission and South Bend Board of Public Works hereby authorize their respective officers to execute any and all documents, including but not limited to deeds and other evidences of this conveyance, to carry out the intent of this joint resolution. Adopted by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission this 14th day of October, 1988. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION s/Paula N. Auburn, Vice President ATTEST: s/Roman Piasecki, Secretary Adopted by the South Bend Board of Public Works this 17th day of October, 1988. ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk Board of Public Works SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski, President s/Katherine Humphreys s/Patricia E. DeClercq EXHIBIT I Rendering of Century Center (RENDERING) (1) Convention Center -Upper Level: Banquet seating capability 1,500 and conventions 1,500-2,000 persons. Lower Level: Nine conference rooms. (2) Discovery Hall -Educational, technical and historical displays including Studebaker Collection of Historic Vehicles and displays highlighting achievements of Associates, Bendix and Oliver companies. (3) Community Place -Main lobby area. (4) Performing Arts-600 seat theater and 150 seat film projection room. (5) Art, Education and Recreation Center -exhibit space, classrooms, studios, library, etc. APPROVE AGREEMENT COVERING CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY -RAILWAY GRADE CROSSING - 1400 SOUTH OLIVE STREET AT NORFOLK AND WESTERN Mr. Leszczynski stated that the above referred to Agreement is for installation of a rubber pad crossing surface on tracks #88 and #77 at 1400 South Olive Street at the Norfolk and Western Railroad crossing and to remove track #48 and repair slot. The 1 1 31 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17. 1988 work is to be coordinated with Conrail's surface repair work at this location. The Agreement, between the City and Norfolk and Western Railway Company, also indicates that the Indiana Department of Highways will supervise the construction of the project and act as liaison agent for the City with the Federal Highway Administration. In response to an inquiry by Mrs. DeClercq, Mr. Leszczynski advised that it is anticipated that this work will be done next year. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Agreement as submitted was approved and executed. APPROVE INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT - TRANSPO (INSTALLATION OF SHELTERS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY) Mr. Leszczynski advised that on June 6, 1988, the Board of Public Works approved the request of South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, 901 East Northside Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, to install TRANSPO shelters at five (5) approved locations. At this time, the appropriate Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement is being submitted for Board approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Agreement as submitted was approved and executed. APPROVE EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY - RE: I/N TEK SEWER Mr. Leszczynski advised that the construction of the sewer to the I/N Tek Steel Plant crosses some property owned by Northern Indiana Public Service Company and therefore the appropriate Easement Agreement is being submitted today. In response to inquiries, Mr. Leszczynski stated that the property involved is only a small section of property running along the South Shore property. He also stated that there are no costs involved with this easement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Easement Agreement as submitted was approved and executed. APPROVE RELEASE OF EASEMENT - TOPSFIELD II Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Release of Easement submitted today pertains to the release of a storm drainage easement located between Lots 30 & 31 in Topsfield II. He stated that the Engineering Department has reviewed this matter, and as the City no longer desires this easement, it is recommended that it be released. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Release of Easement as submitted was approved. AWARD BID - CONCRETE REPAIRS 1988 PROJECT Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, recommended that the Board award the bid submitted by Kankakee Valley Construction Company, Inc., 815 Pine Lake Road, P.O. Box 1471, LaPorte, Indiana, in the amount $67,327.50 for the above referred to project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation was accepted, the bid awarded and the appropriate Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond were accepted for filing as submitted. REQUEST TO CONDUCT HOLIDAY PARADE - NOVEMBER 12. 1988 - REFERRED In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski, Director, Office of Community Affairs, advised that the Parade Committee has finalized the following route for the 1988 Holiday Parade to be held at 10:00 a.m. on November 12, 1988 and requests Board approval of the route as follows: REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 Assembly Area: Columbia, Jefferson and Wayne Parade: Wayne to St. Joseph, St. Joseph to Colfax, Colfax to Michigan, and Michigan to Western Disassembly Area: Western from Miami to St. Joseph Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above matter was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST TO SEEK APPROVAL FROM STATE OF INDIANA OF PARADE ROUTE FOR 1988 HOLIDAY PARADE Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate permit form of the State of Indiana seeking approval to utilize one-half (1/2) mile of U.S. 33, Monroe to U.S. 20, and to close U.S. 20 from Niles to U.S. 33 for the 1988 Holiday Parade to be held on November 12, 1988 was submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the request to seek approval from the state was approved and the appropriate forms executed. REQUEST OF NOTRE DAME HALL PRESIDENTS COUNCIL TO ERECT TWO (2) METAL BUS STOP SIGNS DESIGNATING "WEEKEND WHEELS" BUS STOPS - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Fidelma Callery, Hall Presidents Council, Executive Coordinator, Notre Dame University, requested permission to erect two (2) eighteen (18) inch by twelve (12) inch metal bus stop signs at two (2) locations in South Bend. The first location is on South Bend Avenue approximately one hundred (100) feet before the intersection of Eddy Street, across from the Amoco Service Station. The second location is at the corner of Saint Louis and Corby streets. Both signs will be mounted on eight (8) foot wooden polls. The signs themselves will have the title "Weekend Wheels" on them along with the schedule for that particular stop. Ms. Callery also informed the Board that in the winter of 1986, one of their school mates was killed as a result of a drunk -driving incident. In the wake of this tragedy, the Notre Dame Hall Presidents' Counsel decided to take action to try and prevent such occurrences in the future. As a result of their hard work and dedication, "Weekend Wheels" was born. The "Weekend Wheels" service is offered to Notre Dame and St. Mary's students every weekend night that school is in session. It offers students an alternative means of transportation to their homes and serves as a deterrent to drunk driving. The bus makes five (5) stops, two (2) on the Notre Dame Campus, one (1) at Irishway apartments and two (2) in the City of South Bend. This year the "Weekend Wheels" will begin service on October 28, 1988. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR BIDDER QUALIFICATION Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Affirmative Action Review Committee has recommended that the following applications for bidder qualification as submitted be approved: 1. Gates Chevy World 2. Kankakee Valley Construction Company, Inc. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the applications approved. 1 F�l u REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 DENY REQUEST OF CARL J. REINKE & SONS TO CLOSE TUTT STREET. FROM CARROLL STREET E. TO FELLOWS STREET FOR FOUR (4) MONTHS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - REFERRED Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on October 10, 1988 and it is recommended that the request be denied because of traffic problems that it would create to close the street. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request denied. DENY SECONDHAND DEALERS LICENSE Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Secondhand Dealers license application as follows: NAME: ANTIQUE WORLD, INC. BY: Mary Melching Lloyd ADDRESS: 1122 Mishawaka Avenue FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING: Used furniture Mr. Leszczynski further advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed this request and the Department of Code Enforcement has recommended denial at this time. Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, advised that the building located at 1122 Mishawaka Avenue has substantial substandard violations. She also advised that there has been a fire at that location as well. Mrs. DeClercq advised that the Department of Code Enforcement has been notified by the owner of the building that the building is going to be demolished and that Antique World will leave that location. She therefore reiterated that it is the Department of Code Enforcement's recommendation that the license application be denied. Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the application be denied for the reasons stated above and that safety precautions be taken regarding this building. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion and it carried. FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR BIDDER QUALIFICATION Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following applications for bidder qualification were accepted for filing and referred to the Affirmative Action Review Committee for review and recommendation: - International Salt Company - Cleveland Mine P.O. Box 6920 Cleveland, Ohio 44101 - Morton Thiokol, Inc. Morton Salt Division 1110 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the following one (1) traffic control device was approved: 1. NEW INSTALLATION, NO PARKING - 200 Block Cherry Street, West side of street. APPROVE TITLE SHEETS Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Title Sheets for the following projects were being presented at this time for execution: REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1988 - Cleveland Road at Brick Road Intersection Improvements - Inwoods Block Re -landscaping Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and signed. APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S BOND if Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the Contractor's Bond for David P. Fisher be approved retroactive to October 11, 1988. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above Contractor's Bond was approved. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, St. Joseph County Job Training Program, submitted a list containing ninety-two (92) claims, Chief Deputy Controller John D. Leisenring, submitted Claim Docket No. 14313 through Claim Docket No. 14562 and Voucher Nos. 675-712 for the Bureau of Wastewater, Voucher Nos. 742-786 for the Bureau of Sewers and Voucher Nos. 37-40 for the Bureau of Solid Waste were submitted for approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the claims and vouchers were approved and the reports as submitted were filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m. Wi hn—E-.—L - s z c z yUk ATTEST: Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk 1 n