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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/73 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1973 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 1973 with Mr. Barcome and Mr. Seitz present. Mr. Rollin E. Farrand, who will become the new Director of Public Works succeeding Mr. Richardson, was also present. CHANGE IN CLOSING TIME FOR PARKING GARAGES Mr. Stanley Hull, Manager of the Municipal Parking Garages, was present at the meeting to request that the Board change the closing hour of the parking garages from midnight to 11:00 p.m. Mr. Hull said the number of customers after 10:00 p.m. is very small and does not warrant the cost of the payroll and use of electricity to stay open. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved Mr. Hull's request that the garages close at 11:00 p.m. OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY STUDY Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr., Director of the Department of Redevelopment was present. Mr. Lennon advised the Board that the Bond Ordinance which was passed to pay for the construction of the parking garages provides that annually in each year after com- pletion of Project 1969 until January 1, 1974, and once every four years thereafter, the City shall employ nationally recognized parking consultants to review the operation of the City's off-street parking facilities and the operation and admin- istration of the on -street parking meter system. The cost of such review and report shall be considered a maintenance and operation expense. A copy of the report shall be kept on file in the City Controller's Office. The Department of Redevelopment, working with the Mayor and the Cabinet Officers, has submitted a proposal for the study with Wilbur Smith and Associates, Alliance, Ohio. Mr. Lennon then presented to the Board a copy of a letter to Mayor Miller regarding this study. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered the letter filed and awarded the contract to Wilbur Smith and Associates for the purpose of performing a study of the parking garages and on -street parking needs for the entire downtown complex. Mr. Barcome said that there might be possible revisions of the contract depending upon the feasibility of the projects. POSTING OF "NO TRESPASSING" SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY Mr. Lennon called the attention of the Board to an incident which occurred last week when a fisherman cut through City property behind the parking garage on St. Joseph Street to gain access to a fishing site on the -river. This man fell and was injured. Mr. Lennon suggested that the City post "No Trespassing" signs to protect the City in situations like this. The Board recommended that "No Trespassing" signs by posted and that Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau.of Traffic and Lighting, be requested to meet with Mr. Lennon to determine the location of the signs. AWARDING OF BID - DARDEN ROAD -RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER PROJECT The Board received a recommendation from Mr. William J. Richardson, Director of Public Works, and Mr. David Wells, Manager -of the Bureau of Administration and Design, that the bid on the Darden Road -Riverside Drive sewer project be awarded to Howell Construction Company on their low bid of $4,660.50. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to Howell Construction Company. APPROVAL OF BIKE ROUTE - EAST SIDE OF SOUTH BEND The Board received the following recommendation from Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting: To: Board of Works May 29, 1973 From: Bureau of Traffic & Lighting Subject: Bike Route - East Side A proposed bike route for the east side of South Bend in the vicinity of Potawatomi at Howard Park was referred to this department for recommendation. This Bureau concurs with the proposed route with the following exception: The use of E. Wayne Street from'Howard Park to Greenlawn should be changed to make use of Jefferson from Howard Park east to Greenlawn. Traffic signals along this route would enhance the safety of the cyclists. The Wayne Street route would cross Eddy Street which is heavily traveled especially from the south where there is no control from the Cooper Bridge. Approval is recommended with the above revision. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 49 1973 Mr. Paul Boehm, Director of Public Relations and discussed this proposal with the Board, carried, The Board approved the proposed bike for the Park Department, was present Upon motion made, seconded and route as revised by Mr. Hazinski. REQUEST FOR TAXICAB STANDS - COURTESY CAB COMPANY The following letter was received and read by the Board: May 29, 1973 Department of Public Works City -County Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Gentlemen: Due to the Urban Renewal Program in the downtown area, it is necessary for us to vacate our office at 124 South Main Street by'July 31,, 1973. We have found a new location at 216 W. Wayne Street which suits our purpose to maintain our walk-in business to service the offices and businesses in the downtown area. Before signing our lease and com- pleting our negotiations for this location, it is imperative that we have approval from your department to convert meters.2, 4, and 6 into taxicab stands .in order that we can continue to serve the public needs for this type facility. We would appreciate an early response and approval of our request for three taxicab stands at the 216 West Wayne Street location. Sincerely, Courtesy Cab Association s/ Richard C. Ellis, President Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. CHANGE IN TOPICS T6000(6) PLANS - S. MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION The Board received a recommendation from the Department of Public Works for a change in Contract Item #7, Contract No. TX9092, with the Arco Construction Company, increasing the contract by $1,931.40. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the change. The Board received a recommendation from the Department of Public Works for a change in Contract Item #8, Contract No. TX9092, with the Arco Construction Company, increasing the contract by $420.00. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the change. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT The Board received the following request: May 25, 1973 Board of Works 13th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, Indiana Dear Sirs: We The Undersigned request a street light on the North-East corner of Lindsey and Scott Streets for the protection of lives and property. We would appreciate it if your Board could turn up or change bulbs in the area of Pierce Street, around the Church. Thank you. /s Curtis Kirkendoll Chairman of Official Board 1 1 1 O Q U 1 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1973 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. CONTRACTOR'S AND EXCAVATION BONDS FILED The following Contractor's and Excavation Bonds were filed with the Board: Contractors Dye Plumbing & Heating Co. Floyd J. and Al Wachowi,ak Kenneth Story Engle Construction Co. Boerich Construction Co. Excavation Dye Plumbing.& Heating Co. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bonds were referred to Mr. Hugh Gammon, Bureau of Construction, for investigation and report. CONTRACTOR'S BONDS APPROVED The Board received a recommendation from Mr. Raymond Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering that the following bonds have been investigated and can be approved: Contractor's Bond - Booker T. Hosea to 5125174 Contractor's Bond - Gene V. Schlueter and Charles Dickey to 5/23/74 Contractor's Bond - Pablo Rodriguez to 5/22/74 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the bonds. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The Street Light Outage Report for the period of 5/24/73 to 5/30/73 was received and ordered filed. PROJECT CHANGE ORDER - SOUTH MAIN STREET STORM SEWERS A Project Change Order on Project CS-3, South Main Street Storm Sewer with Howell Construction Company, decreasing the contract by $725.00 was received. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Change Order was approved. RECOMMENDATION ON ALLEY VACATION - N-S ALLEY BETWEEN SUNNYSIDE AND TWYCKENHAM The Board received a favorable recommendation from the Bureau of Engineering in regard to the petition to vacate the north -south alley between Sunnyside Avenue and Twyckenham Avenue from the south right-of-way line of E. Wayne Street South to the north right-of-way line of the east -west alley between E. Wayne Street South and Sunnymede Avenue, situated between Lots No. 164 and 165 in Sunnymede 1st Addition. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommenda- tion and referred the petition to the Area Plan Commission for their investigation and report. REQUEST TO USE LOUD SPEAKER Mr. Lawrence X was present representing the Black Muslim Group. Mr. X requested permission from the Board to use a loud speaker on a car on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week to publicize the appearance here on Thursday of Yusef Hasiz. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, explained to the Board that he had met with Mr. X prior to the meeting this morning. Mr. Roemer then called to the attention of the Board Section 13.57E of the Municipal Code and read a portion of that Section stating that the use of a loudspeaker on the public streets would be a violation of the Code. Mr. Roemer then recommended to the Board that the request not be allowed. The Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, disallowed the request. They suggested to Mr. X that he could use signs on cars and distribute flyers to publicize this affair. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1973 INTRODUCTION OF LEGAL INTERNE Mr. Roemer introduced to the Board Miss Jeanne Swartz, from Notre Dame University, a legal interne who will be working with the Legal Department. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and -carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Ja es V. Barco e ATT ST: CLERK 1