HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/74 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 1974
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A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m.
on Monday, August 12, 1974 with all members present. Deputy City
Attorney Arthur Perry was also present. Minutes of the previous
meeting were reviewed and approved.
PROPOSAL FOR CLEANING RIVER BEND PLAZA
Mr. Farrand informed the Board that a sealed proposal for the cleaning
of River Bend Plaza had been received. Since the Board had not
officially requested bids, the proposal could not be considered. There
was no return address on the sealed envelope. The bid was opened
and was directed to be returned to Maintenance Management Corporation.
REQUEST FOR FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT 28TH AND VINE STREET
The Board received a request from Clarence E. Osborn to install a
four-way stop sign at 28th and Vine Street. Mr. Barcome noted that
school zone signs might also be needed at this intersection.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request
to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation
and directed that the need for a school zone sign should also be
investigated.
RECOMMENDATION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS
The Board received a recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting for installation of the following street lights:
Four 7,000L MV OH.WP on Darden Road, to include the
intersection of Glenview. Cost $15.00/mo. or $180.00/yr.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installation was approved.
REPORT RE: CLOSING OF HARRIS STREET CROSSING
The Board received a report from Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau
of Traffic and Lighting, that removal of the railroad crossing on
Harris Street will begin August 12, 1974. Mr. Hazinski advised the
Board that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting will install the
necessary signage and barriers. Upon motion made, seconded and carried,
the report was ordered filed.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITION PAYMENT REQUEST APPROVED
The Board received Payment Request No. 33 from the Sollitt Construction
Company for $107,010.50 for work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Additions. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Payment Request
was approved.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT
The Street Light Outage Report for the period of July 29 through August
6 was received. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report
was ordered filed.
EXCACATION BOND APPROVED - WORKINGER ELECTRIC COMPANY
Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that the
Excavation Bond for Workinger Electric Company was in proper form and
could be approved. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board
approved the bond until August 7, 1975.
INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS APPROVED
The Board received a recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting for the following installation:
One 7,000L MV OH WP mid -block of 1100 Queen Street
One 7,000L MV OH WP mid -block of 1300 Queen Street
One 7,000L MV OH WP mid -block of Bruce, east of Catalpa
Cost $11.25/mo. or $135.00/yr.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installations were approved.
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FILING OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL`' -'OAK PARK SANITARY SEWERS
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3400, 1974
Rollin E. Farrand, City Engineer, filed with the Board the final
Assessment Roll for the construction of the Oak Park Sanitary Sewers
authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3400, 1974, adopted by
the Board on April 1, 1974. Upon motion made, seconded and carried,
the Board ordered the Assessment Roll filed and set Monday, August 26, 1974
at 9:30 a.m. as the time and the Board of Public Works Hearing Room
as the place for a public hearing on the Assessment Roll.
AGREEMENT - CLYDE WILLIAMS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CERTAIN
WILLIAMS STREET INTERSECTIONS AND PORTAGE AVENUE INTERSECTIONS
The Board received an Agreement with Clyde Williams and Associates
for engineering services for the following projects:
Project #1 The Channelization, Rehabilitation, Signalization,
Signing and Traffic Improvement to the intersection
of Williams Street with Wayne Street, Western, and
Monroe.
Project #2 The Signalization and Channelization of the intersection
of Portage, Woodlawn, Hamilton and Wilbur.
Mr. Farrand explained that this agreement has been revised by the
Department of Public Works and the Legal Department. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried, the Board approved the agreement, subject to
final approval by the Legal Department and approval of the funds by
the Common Council.
RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY ADOPTED
James A. Roemer, City Attorney, transmitted to the Board a proposed
resolution establishing value for parcels of city -owned real estate
and ordering sale of the parcels. Mr. Roemer recommended that the
Board adopt the resolution. Upon motion made, seconded and carried,
the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 16, 1974
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VALUE FOR CERTAIN
PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND ORDERING SALE THEREOF
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has
caused certain parcels of real estate not necessary to the public use
to be appraised by two licensed independent appraisers who are free-
holders in the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the Board has received such appraisals and now, pursuant to
Chapter 30 A of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend,Indiana,
desires to establish the valuation of said parcels for the purpose
of sale; and
WHEREAS, the Board now wishes to order said parcels offered for sale
and provide for the giving of notice thereof, pursuant to Chapter
30A of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend,
WHEREAS, property located at 1611 South William Street and 1230 West
Colfax Avenue was heretofore offered for sale and no bid was received
equal to the offering price and now, therefore, the Board has
determined to advertise said properties again.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the
City of South Bend, Indiana:
1. That the Board now establishes valuation for the hereinafter
described parcels of real estate for the purpose of offering the
sale of the same as follows:
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Description
Valuation
Lot Numbered Ninety-one (91) as shown on $960.00
the recorded Plat of Rush's Fourth Addition
to the City of South Bend, in St. Joseph
County, Indiana, and more commonly known
as 702 South Clinton Street.
A part of Lots Numbered 96 and 97 as shown
on the recorded Plat of Commissioners' Sub-
division of Bank Out Lot Numbered 79 of the
Second Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now
City of South Bend, platted by the State
Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by
a line running as follows, viz Beginning
at a point 31 feet West of the North East
corner of said Lot Numbered 97, thence
running West 31 feet; thence South to the
South line of said Lot Numbered 96; thence
North to the place of beginning, and more
commonly known as 1230 West Colfax Avenue.
$570.00
Lot Number Ninety (90) as shown on the $1,160.00
Recorded Plat of Raff, Sibley and Fassnacht's
Linden Place Addition to the City of South
Bend, and more commonly known as 1809 West
Florence St.
Part of the East.Quarter (4) of Bank Out $860.00
Lot numbered Six (6) of the First Plat of
Out Lots of the Town, now City, of South
Bend, platted by the State.Bank of Indiana,
that remains after excepting the portion
heretofore taken to widen Taylor Street,
which part herein considered is bounded by a
line running as follows, viz: Beginning at
the point of intersection of the West line of
Taylor Street, with the South line of LaSalle
Avenue in said City, running thence South on
the West line of Taylor Street, tl feet to the
Northeast corner of a lot here -to -fore conveyed
to Kittie S. Strang; thence West on the North
line of said Strang lot 47.025 feet to the
West line of the said East 4 of Bank Out Lot
Numbered Six (6) which West line is also the
East line of Winsmans and Rush's Replat of part
of Bank Out Lot Numbered Six (6) of the First
Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now City, of South
Bend; thence North on said West line of Winsmans
Rush's Replat, 61 feet to the South line of
LaSalle Avenue; thence East on said South line
of LaSalle Avenue, 47.025 feet to the place of
beginning, and more commonly known as 602
West •LaSal•le Avenue.
Lot No. 99 of Rush's 4th Addition to the City $960.00
of South Bend, Indiana, and more commonly
known as 701 South Marietta Street.
A part of Lot No. 29 as shown on the recorded $660.00
plat of Wenger & Kreighbaum's First Addition
to the City of South Bend, which part is bounded
by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning
at the northeast corner of said lot, thence
running west on the north line thereof a distance
of 9.5 feet, thence south 58 feet, thence west
19 feet, thence south 74 feet to the south line of
said lot, thence east 28.5 feet to the southeast
corner of said lot, thence north 132 feet to the
place of beginning, and more commonly known as
612 East Ohio Street.
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50 feet South End of Lot No. 50, Stull's $560.00
Fourth Addition to the City of South Bend,
and more commonly known as'1611 South
William Street.
2. The Board shall prepare an offering sheet for each parcel herein
pursuant to ordinance and copies of the offering sheet shall be on
file at the Board of Public Works and shall be made available to the
public upon request.
3. The Board may offer for sale at private sale without notice, and
for not less than the value established by the Board herein, any
property valued by the Board at less than $1,000.00.
4. As to properties valued by the Board at $1,000.00 or more, the
Board shall sell such property by published notice calling for
sealed bids for cash at not less than the offering price.
5. Published notice of the offering of said parcels for sale shall
be given by publication on the 16th day of August, 1974 and on the
23rd day of August, 1974, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County
News which notice shall contain the information as required by Chapter
30A of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend.
6. Bids shall be opened by the Board of Public Works at its public
hearing on the 9th day of September, 1974 and bids may be received
in the offices of the Board until 9:30 o'clock A.M. on the 9th day of
September, 1974.
Adopted this 12th day of August, 1974.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
S/ Rollin E. Farrand, Chairman
S/ James V. Barcome
S/ James R. Seitz
ATTEST:
S/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk
Board of Public Works
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon
motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adourned at 9:55 a.m.
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ATTEST:
CLERK
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