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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/76 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 G�7 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, April.26, 1976 by President Rollin Farrand with Mr. Farrand, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen Present. Deputy City Attorney William Stanley was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Mr. Mullen reported that the minutes of the previous meeting had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted.. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried. OPENING OF BIDS - MODEL CITIES SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT This was the date set for receiving bids for the Model Cities Sewer Separation 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. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Peerless Construction Company Box Mattoon, Illinois Bid - Division 2 - $749,997.25 Bid was signed by Dean Steinhilber, non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Loitz Brothers Construction Co. Bid was signed by Wendell Horn, 111 S. Main Street non -collusion affidavit was in Grant Park, Illinois order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid - Division 1 $733,342.25 Division 2 587,115.50 Division 3 494,267.10 Division 4 667,098.50 Batteast Construction Company 430 E. LaSalle South Bend, Indiana Santucci Construction Co. T15 Church Street Skokie, Illinois Bid - Division 1 $782,492.00 Division 2 657,792.00 Division 3 493,684.00 Division 4 690,122.00 Woodruff & Sons, Inc. P. 0. Box 450 Michigan City, Indiana Bid - Division 1 $756,027.30 Division 2 574,725.00 Division 3 517,772.50 Division 4 727,630.10 H. DeWulf Mech. Contractor P. 0. Box 243 Mishawaka, Indiana Bid - Division 1 $915,474.60 Division 2 659,756.65 Division 3 568,085.20 Division 4 852,191.50 Bid was signed by Robert V. Batteast, non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by D. 1"I. Santucci, non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Gordon D. Booz, non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Henry DeWulf,, non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted, Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bids were referred to the Bureau of Design and Administration for review and recommendation. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 OPENING OF BIDS - STREET DEPARTMENT TRUCKS AND SPREADERS This was the date set for receiving bids for two tandem axle"traucks and hopper -type spreaders for the Bureau of Streets. 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: Gates Chevrolet Conpany Bid was signed by A. G.,Irwin, South Bend, India a non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted Bid - Two tandem axle trucks with spreaders Net, with trade-in $64,170.00 International Harvester Bid was signed by P. J. Irwin, South Bend, Indiana non -collusion affidavit was in order and a certified check was submitted. Bid - Two tandem axle trucks $59,733.30 Two hopper -type spreaders @ 4,083 8,166.00 Less Trade-ins 9,100.00 Net Bid $58,799.30 Michiana Mack, Inc. Bid was signed by Ronald Delcamp, Mishawaka, Indiana non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted. Bid - Two tandem axle trucks $69,436.00 with spreaders Less Trade-ins 12,600.00 Net Bid $56,836.00 Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bids were referred to the Bureau of Streets for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - CAR WASHES FOR CITY VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving bids for Car Washes for City Vehicles from May 1, 1976 to April 30, 1977. 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: Comet Car Wash Bid was signed by Steven Shaw, 1804 Lincolnway West non -collusion affidavit was in South Bend, Indiana order and a certified check was submitted. Bid - Full Service Car tidash 0-100 units a mo. $1.60 Full Service Car Wash 100 or more units a mo..$1.60 Wet Wash Only 0-100 units a mo. $1.10 Wet Wash Only 100 or more units a mo. $1.10 Hi -Speed Auto Wash Bid was signed by Sam Cossman, 609 E. LaSalle non -collusion affidavit was in South Bend, Indiana order and a certified check was. submitted. Bid - Full Service Car Wash 0-100 units a_mo. $1.75 Full Service Car Wash 1-- or more units a mo. $1.75 Wet Wash Only No Bid Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried the bids were referred .to the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance for review and recommendation. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 OPENING OF BIDS - TIRE REPAIPS.FOR CITY VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving bids for tire repairs for City.vehicles for the period from May 1, 1976 through April 30, 1977. The -Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and in the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Singer General Tire Company Bid was signed by Merl C, Fahler, 312 N. Lafayette non -collusion affidavit was in order South Bend, Indiana and.a certified check was submitted. Bid - Item #1. Mounts and dismounts. Passenger Tires (no wheel change on car) Passenger Tires (with wheel change on car) 3.00 Light Commercial Tires (no wheel change) 4.75 Light Commercial Tires (with wheel change) 6.00 Heavy Truck Tires (no wheel change) 5.00 Heavy Truck Tires (with wheel change) 7.00 Item #2. Tube Repairs. Passenger 2.25 Truck 3.25, Item #3. Section Repairs. 6 45% discount from Price Book enclosed. Example: 10.00/20 12 ply tire 32.95 Less 45% discount 14.83 18.12 Gil Item #4. Wheel Changes: Passenger CAr 2.25 Trucks 4.00 Item #5. Stem Installation: Passenger Tubes 3.00 Item #6. Truck Tubes Service Calls: 4.00 In City Limits 10.00 Outside City Limites $.25 per mile plus 10.00 Item #7. Recaps: 45% discount from Price Book enclosed Example: 10.00/20 Hawkinson Rib 'Tread Neutral 74.90 Less 45% discount 33.70 41.20 Tread Rubber Tax 1.05 Item #8. Tubeless Repairs 13.00/14.-24 Cured -in Plug 10.75 Truck Tires - 10 & 12 ply 7.50 .Truck Tires - 8 ply and smaller 6.50 Truck Flotation - 12, 14 and 16 ply 10.75 Truck Tires - Bow Tie Repairs 6.50 Giant Tires - Bow Tie Repairs 9.50 Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen.and carried, the bid was referred to the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3427 This being the date set, hearing was held on Improvement Resolution No. 3427 for sidewalk construction on Miami Road, from the south property line of Lot 11, Kensington Farms Subdivision, lst Section to Jackson Road. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. Farrand.explained that this resolution was initiated by a petition and that it was a standard Barrett Law procedure. Preliminary plans for the project were prepared and an assessment roll showing the amounts assessed against property is available for inspection. Mr. Farrand said if one person more than fifty per cent of the affected property owners are opposed to the project, the project REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 Mr. Farrand said the petition was brought about because of some changes in pedestrian traffic' n-the schools in the area The City of South Bend would be responsible for any intersection work and is listed on the assessment roll at an assessment of $1,391.00. The amount assessed against property owners is $44,505.00. John Bilancio, 5802 Miami Road, advised the Board that there are 27 homes involved in the project and he has a.petition of remonstrance signed by 20 property owners who oppose the project. Ile said six property owners were out of town and could not be contacted to sign the petition. Mr. Bilancio said, from his observation, there are very few children walking in this area and that sidewalks might prove to be more of a hazard. Mr. Bilancio said traffic on Miami Road travels at a high rate of speed, something like 50 miles an hour. Mrs. Joann Bailey, 5220 Miami Road, said she feels the side- walks would be of no advantage to 'the -children and said she is opposed to the project. Sandy Jones, 5528 Miami, said she did not feel the sidewalks would be used and does not feel the property owners should have to pay.to install sidewalks that would not be used. Mrs. Joseph Woyton, 5914 Miami, said she has two small children and has difficulty keeping them in the back yard now. She said there are plans to widen Miami.Road and she is concerned about the safety of children in the area and feels the sidewalks would increase the hazard. Mr. John Zerbes, 5902 Miami Road, said there is no problem in the area now. He said his children walk to the corner to get the school bus at the present time. Ruth Bruns, 6002 Miami Street, said she was opposed to the installation of the sidewalks and did not feel they would benefit the children. Mr. Joseph Woyton, 5914 Miami, said he was against the project for many reasons. He said the property owners are still paying their Barrett Law assessment for the sewers in the area and he did not feel they should be expected to pay an additional assessment for sidewalks. He said property owners are paying for the buses to take children to school and are now being asked to pay for sidewalks to they can walk to school. Mr. Walter Nemeth, 5450 Miami Road,.asked about the sidewalks in connection with future plans to widen Miami Road. Mr. Farrand said the sidewalk project will take into consideration the future plans for widening. Harley Matson, 5702 Miami Road, said he has a lot of difficulty keeping children out of his yard.now. He said because of the grade of the highway at his corner, there is a safety problem now and, if the sidewalks are installed, they might be below the level of the highway making the safety factor more critical. The children walking on the sidewalk would be at the mercy of the traffic. Mr. Matson said the property owners would also be expected to clean the sidewalks. He said there are other routes for children walking and they could very well use Berkshire, Raleigh and Cambridge Drive out to Miami. Mr. R.-Finley, representing the Southern Baptist Church, 1130 E..Jackson Road, said the church is opposed to the sidewalk construction. Ile said there are sidewalks on Jackson Road in front of the church, but that children take a shortcut through the church property. He said there was over $700 vandalism done to church property last year and the construction of these sidewalks might increase the vandalism. Mr. Finley said he would sign the petition remonstrating against the construction. Mrs. Bailey, 5220 Miami Road, said McCracken Homes built a sidewalk in the area and it is not used. She said they have a drainage ditch near her property and they park there. She said water runs down and stands in her driveway. Mr. Farrand said the Department of Engineering would investigate this condition. Andy Beutter, 5216 Miami Road, said he has only lived in the area for one month and he asked if someone did actually petition for the construction of these sidewalks. Mr. Farrand said the project was initiated by petition. Mr. Beutter asked if there were any figures to substantiate the claim that pedestrian traffic in the area of the schools would increase. Mr. Farrand said it was his feeling that this was the School Corporation position. Mr. Beutter said his observation was that pedestrian traffic in the area was zero. He said, since school is only in session from September to June and most children do not walk in the bad weather, they are being asked to.put sidewalks in for use only four or five months in the year. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 Mr. Matson said he believed the concept of Barrett Law projects was for urban city areas and was- not intended to be used in -the suburbs and their environs. Mr. Farrand said it appeared that the remonstrators had 20 plus signatures on their remonstrance petition and this reduces the discretion of the Board in the matter. He then made a motion that the Board take the matter under advisement for one week to allow the Department of Public Works to verify the signatures on the petition. The Board will make a decision on the matter on May 3, 1976. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it was carried. Mr. Beutter asked if the property owners do have the required signatures will the matter be closed or can the Board override the remonstrance. Mr. Farrand said there are means to do that but he did not have the feeling from the members of the Board that they would do so. HEARING CONTINUED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3388 William Voor, Attorney for petitioner Poland Goheen, requested that the matter of the petition to vacate the northwest -southeast alley between George Avenue and Marietta Street, North of the Cooper Bridge (U.S. 23) right-of-way, from the Cooper Bridge right- of-way Northwest to the south right-of-way line of the first south- west -northeast alley, lying between Lots 14 and 15 of Frantz 2nd Addition and Lot 13 of Frantz 3rd Addition be brought back before the Board. The public hearing on this petition was held on November 26, 1973, continued on December 3, 1973 and on December 10, 1973. At that time, the matter was tabled until Mr. Voor and Mr. Goheen could work out a problem with Isaiah Steed, a property owner owner in the area who had -questioned whether he would still have access to his property.. Mr. Voor and Mr. Goheen were present. Mr. Voor advised the Board that the objections'of Mr. Steed to the vacation were in regard to access to his garage. Mr. Steed was present and said his property is fenced and his garage faces the area to be vacated. He said he was only concerned that he not be denied access to his property. Mr. Voor displayed a drawing to the Board of the area in question and indicated that there is a 12 foot opening. Mr. Steed said the problem is with the turning radius for him. Mr. Goheen said the alley to be vacated has been virtually abandoned by the City and they do not maintain it. He said he would have no objection to Mr. Steed backing his car into this alley. Mr. Goheen said he owns the property on both sides of the alley to be vacated and is trying to preserve a house in the area. He said the State of Indiana took part of the property during the construction of the Cooper Bridge. Mr. Goheen said Mr. Steed might sell his property at some time. Mr. Steed said he is only concerned with access to his property and said Mr. Goheen could also sell his property. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Goheen if he would be willing to give Mr. Steed an easement right. Mr. Goheen said he did not intend to close the alley but he would be willing to give Mr. Steed a letter allowing him to drive onto the property. The Board requested that P1r. Goheen send them a copy of his letter to Mr. Steed and the matter was tabled until a copy of the letter has been received. REQUEST FOR WEST SIDE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE The Board received a request from the West Side Veteran's Memorial Day Committee to hold their annual parade on Monday, May 31, 1976 beginning at 9:00 a.m, at Olive and Ford Streets. Indemnity insurance is being provided. Upon'motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, 'the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Detail for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT TRANSCEIVERS The Board received a request from Chief Michael Borkowski to advertise for bids for fifteen portable transceivers. Mr. Farrand said he understood the request was being made in order to allow the Department to increase the size of the foot patrols. Chief Borkowski's letter indicated the money was to come out of the Police Department budget. 7 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 Mr. Brunner said he believed it Was,; planned to give the transceivers out to the officers on a twenty-four hour basis and said there would be considerable expense involved. Mr. -Mullen said he would like to have additional information from the Department regarding the funding and said it was his understanding that criminal justice funds had been used to purchase this equipment in the past. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board authorized the advertising for bids for the°transceivers but will request additional information regarding the funds to be used before a date is set for opening bids. REQUESTS TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED LOTS RECEIVED The Board received a request from John Bunyan to purchase a city - owned lot at 142 N. Birdsell and from Elworth E. Perkins to purchase a city -owned lot at 719 E. Wenger Street Mr. Farrand made a motion that the requests be referred to the Department of Public Works and the Department of Redevelopment to determine whether there is any reason why the lots should be retained. The motion was seconded by Tyr. Brunner and carried. APPROVAL OF LEASE OF BUILDING AT 320 S. MAIN STREET - BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING The matter of a lease between the City of South Bend, Bureau'of Employ- ment and Training and the First Christian Church for the use of a building at 320 S. Main Street was taken under advisement for review by City Attorney Thomas Brunner. The City would lease the premises for the period of May 1, 1976 through August 31, 1976 for a total price of $5,000.00. Mr. Brunner said Elroy Kelsenberg, Director of the Bureau of Employment and Training, had provided the Board with a letter of explanation and his questions have been answered. Mr. Mullen said the question he had was whether or not the Department of Redevelopment had any available property to be used for this purpose. Mr. Kelsenberg said he had explored this possibility with the Department of Redevelopment and there is no property available. Mr. Kelsenberg said the building will be used for the summer youth program and since it is federally funded they must follow the guidelines set up by the government. There will be about one thousand students in the program. There will be a director, two assistances and 10 coordinators. There will be a tutorial program for one hundred students, with 12 tutorial teachers from the Community School Corporation. There will be a Century Center program and the weed control program. They will need a staff conference room. Gene Evans of the Civic Planning Association asked whether the program conducted last year was considered successful and said there had been some problems. •Mr. Mullen said there will be extended control of the program this year and it is felt that by using this building, which is quite close to the County -City Building, that control can be exercised. -Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart Street, questioned the need for the program and what it would accomplish. She said if students were going to be paid to attend classes during this summer program, how would they get them to go to school in the fall when they are no longer paid. The Board noted that the questions raised are philosophical questions which they cannot answer. Mr. Farrand made a motion that, based on Mr. Kelsenberg's explanation, the lease agreement with the First Christian Church for the use of the building at 320 S.,Main Street -be approved. The motion was seconded and carried. AGREEMENT WITH INDIANA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TABLED Mr. Farrand informed the Board that an agreement with the Indiana State Highway Commission for improvements at sixteen intersections in the City had been forwarded to the Board for approval. Mr. Farrand said he was not going to request that the Board approve the agreement until appropriation of all the funding has been approved by the Common Council. The agreement was tabled. 1 279 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 1 FIRE STATIONS FOR VOTING PLACES APPROVED The Board received a' request from the St. Joseph County Democratic following fire stations be used f Election Day, May 4, 1976: #2 Fire Station #7 Fire Station #9 Fire Station #3 Fire Station ��6 Fire Station #5 Fire Station #10 Fire Station W. Joseph Doran, Chairman of Central Committee, that the or voting places on Primary 110 E. Marion 1616 Portage Avenue 2520 Mishawaka Avenue 1805 McKinley 4302 Western Avenue 2221 Prairie Avenue 308 West Ireland Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved. RIVER BEND PLAZA REQUESTS APPROVED Douglas Simpson, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted the following requests to the Board with his favorable recommendation: A. Customized Van Conversion Show - May 15, 1976. Mr. Simpson said liability insurance coverage is being arranged. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved, subject to -liability insurance being provided. B. Beer Can Trading Session - May 15, 1976. Mr. Simpson said there would be trading only, no sales. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved. AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES RECEIVED An agreement between the City of South Bend and Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. was submitted to the Board. The agreement provides for the City to pay to Goodwill Industries the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, payable in four quarterly installments and has been signed by J. Larry Neff, President of Goodwill Industries. Mr. Mullen said the Common Council has indicated that they would appropriate $100,000 to assist Goodwill in their work with disadvantaged individuals, to help them to become more productive. Mr. Mullen said a previous appropriation of revenue sharing funds was turned down by the State Board of Tax Commissioners because Goodwill Industries was not part of the City. He said he has talked with members of the State Board of Accounts in Indianapolis and they have recommended that this agreement may be a way this can be done. Mr. Mullen said the Board would recommend that the agreement go to the Common Council for their action. Mr. Brunner made the following motion: "The contracts as submitted to the Board of Public Works on this date between the City of South Bend and Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. have been reviewed as to legality and form and the Board directs that they be sent to the Common Council for appropriation of sufficient revenue sharing funds and that, upon approval by the Council of the funds, the contracts be returned to the Board of Public Works for 'signature". The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried. APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS Mr. Farrand informed the Board that there are now parcels of city - owned real estate which have been cleared by the Council for sale. They are now ready for sale and the Board can appoint appraisers. The ordinance requires that two appraisals be made. Mr. Farrand noted that Reginald Howard and Frederick Bohannon have been used as appraisers in the past. Mr. Mullen suggested that the Board might want to set up a panel of appraisers and use them on a rotating basis. This procedure will .be,.investiga.ted for future appraisals. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board appointed Reginald Howard and Frederick Bohannon to appraise the city -.owned real estate at 1316 Liston Street and. 922 E. Calvert Street and appointed Jack Harris and Reginald Howard to appraise the city -owned real estate at 1224 W. Washington. REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN LOT The Board received a request from Pearl Bishop to use the city - owned lot at 1525 S. Catalpa Street for a garden. Mrs. Bishop signed the required form for use of a lot for a garden. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request. BONDS APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, recommended the approval of the following bonds: Excavation Bond - Sollitt Construction Company to 4/2/77 Contractor's Bond - Sollitt Construction Company to 3/5/77 Contractor's Bond - Bradberry Brothers, Inc. to 3/25/77 Excavation Bond - Bradberry Brothers, Inc. to 3/25/77 Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bonds were approved to the dates listed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT "FILED` The Street Light Outage Report for the period of April 18 through 23 was received. The report indicated 30 outages. Upon motion , made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed. CHANGE ORDERS APPROVED - CENTURY CENTER Patrick M.' McMahon, Manager of the Bureau of Public -Construction, submitted to the Board change orders for Century Center and recommended that they be approved as follows: Contract 005, Change Order No. 2 - a decrease of $549400 for furnishing one ladder, deleting two ladders and a revision in expansion joint. Contract 039, Change Order No. 3 - a decrease of $2,334.00 for changes in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning contract. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the change orders were approved. TITLE SHEET APPROVED - CONTRACT 1, 1976 CURB AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS - BID ADVERTISING APPROVED The title sheet approving the plans for Contract 1 of the 1975 curb and sidewalk improvements was submitted to the Board The project includes: Campeau Street curb and sidewalk from Eddy to Walsh Street; Sample Street curb and sidewalk from Chapin to Lafayette; Edison Road curb improvements from 200' E. of Rockne Drive and Edison Road; York Road curb improvements between Ireland and Orkney Court; Miami curb and sidewalk from Eckman Street to Altgeld Street; and Fairview curb improvement, from Push Street to Erskine. Mr. Farrand noted that this project will be constructed with Community Development funds. Mr. Farrand made a motion that the title sheet approving the plans be signed and that the Board advertise for bids for the project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullen and was carried. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 PARKING ZONE ESTABLISHED - 416-W-. LA SALLE Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended to the Board that a two-hour parking zone from 6:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m., excluding Sundays, be established at 416 W. LaSalle to allow for turnover of parking for a business place there. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the installation was approved. BID AWARDED - R & S 85 SIGNALIZATION PROJECT The Board received a recommendation from Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, that the bids for Project R & S 85, the signalization of Ireland and Fellows, Ireland and Miami and Miami and Scottsdale Mall, had been reviewed and he was recommending that the low bid of Morse Electric, Inc. be accepted, subject to funding. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the Board accepted the low bid of the Morse Electric Company, Inca of $21,764.15 for Project R & S 85 Signalization, subject to approval of the appropriation of the funds. STREET LIGHTING APPROVED Rt The Board received the following recommendation from Ralph Wadzinski, C Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, for installation of street lights: Z.J 1. The area of Washington, between Maple and Walnut. Remove 8 - 20,000L, 2 - 7,000L and 2 - 4,000L, present monthly billing - $70.12. Install 10 - 50,000L and 3 - 20,000L, pro osed monthly billing - $142.13. Increase - $72.01 per month or U64.12 per year. 2. The area of Western, Williams, Monroe and Lafayette. Remove'. 29 - 20,000L, present monthly billing - $286.52. Install 29 - 502,000L, proposed monthly billing - $517.65. Increase-- $231.13 per month or $2,773.66 per year. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation to install the lighting was approved. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP APPROVED The Board received a request from Rev. David L. Rowe, Apostolic World Christian Fellowship, Inc., to give permission for a temporary electrical line to furnish electricity to several trailers during a Fellowship on May 4-5-6, 1976 at 2221 S. Ironwood Drive. The request was submitted with the favorable recommendation of Forrest R. West, Building Commissioner. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved, subject to the requirements and inspection of the Bureau of Buildings and Permits. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 REPORT - PARKING FACILITIES STUDY COMMISSION FILED Mr. Farrand noted that members of the Board have received copies of the report of the South Bend Parking Facilities Study Commission, but have not had time to review the report. He made a motion that the report be filed and taken under advisement for review. The motion was a discussion regarding the Mr. Brunner noted that it v review the agreement and ma next regular meeting of the The motion carried. seconded by Mr. Mullen. There was time schedule for any rate changes. as the intention of the Board to ke a recommendation prior to the Common Council on May 10, 1976. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. ollin E. Farrand ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Cl rk