HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/70 Board of Public Works MinutesJune 1, 1970
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:35 A.M.,
on June 1, 1970, with all members present. The minutes of the previous two
meetings were reviewed and approved.
OPEN BIDS FOR DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND STREET IMPROVEMENT - CHIPPEWA AT MAIN
This being the date set for opening bids for the construction of drainage
facilities and street improvement on Chippewa Avenue at Main Street, the Clerk
tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri
County News on May 22 and May 29, 1970, which were found to be sufficient.
The following bids were received:
McIntyre & Jones Construction Company, Inc., 2526 W. 6th Street, Mishawaka,
Indiana. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied
by a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid.
Total bid-----------------------$19,841.10
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., P. 0. Box 775, South Bend, Indiana, 46624.
Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied by a
bid bond of 5% of the total bid.
Total bid-----------------------$18,984.50
There being no other bids, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the
bids were referred to the City Engineer for review and recommendation.
OPEN BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BARN - POTAWATOMIE PARK
This being the date set for receiving bids for the construction of a display barn
at Potawatomie Park, the Chairman explained that bids were being received by
the Board of Public Works and Safety, for the Board of Park Commissioners,
because funds for the project are to be paid from the cumulative capital improve-
ment fund. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South
Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 22 and May 21, 1970, which were
found to be sufficient. The following bids were received:
B & G Construction Company, Inc., 1025 W. llth Street, Mishawaka, Indiana,
46544. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied
by a bid bond of 5% of the total bid, together with Form No. 96-a (financial
statement of bidder). The bid was as follows:
Total bid---------------------------------$509985.00
Alternate G-1 Deduct $ 318.00
Alternate G-2 Deduct 918.00
Alternate G-3 Deduct 624.00
Muia Construction Company, 1818 S. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46613.
Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied by a
bid bond of 5% of the total bid, together with Form No. 96-a (financial state-
ment of bidder). The bid was as follows:
General construction work Y37,145.00
Plumbing 5i096.00
Electrical 3,300.00---$45,541.00
Alternate
#1
Deduct
644.00
Alternate
#2
Deduct
1,570.00
Alternate
#3
Deduct
2,337.00
Alternate
#4
Deduct
1,490.00
Alternate
#5
Deduct
2,9% .00
Alternate
#6
Deduct
1,535.00
Alternate
#7
Deduct
573.00
Alternate
#8
Deduct
104.00
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Taylor Construction Company. .Inc , 520 E. Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana.
Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper`. The bid was accompanied by a
bid bond of 5% of the bid, together with Form 96-a (bidder's financial
statement). The bid was as follows:
Total bid-----------------------------------$48,350.00
Alternate
G-1
Deduct
$1,239.00
Alternate
G-2
Deduct
2,070.00
Alternate
Alternate
G-3
G-4
Deduct
Deduct
3,309.00
1,072.00
Alternate
G-5
Deduct
1,433.00
Alternate
G-6
Deduct
1,260.00
Alternate
G-7
Deduct
677.00
Alternate
G-8
Deduct
66.00
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Van Ooteghem & Son, inc., 1301 S. West Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. Non
collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied by a bid
bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid, together with Form 96-a (bidder's
financHill statement) .
Total bid ---------------------------------- $48,200.00
Alternate
G-1
Deduct
$1,485.00
Alternate
G-2
Deduct
2,200.00
Alternate
G-3
Deduct
3,257.00
Alternate
G-4
Deduct
1,300.00
Alternate
G-5
Deduct
2,900.00
Alternate
G-6
Deduct
1,600.00
Alternate
G-7
Deduct
420.00
Alternate
G-8
Deduct
70.00
There being no other bids, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
the bids were referred to the Board of Park Commissioners for review and
recommendation.
UNIFORMS - POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re-
quest of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert for permission to advertise for bids for
uniforms for the Police Department for the period from June 1, 1970, to June 1,
1971.
It was further moved, seconded and carried, that the Fire Department be
authorized and directed to advertise for bids for uniforms for the period from
June 1, 1970 to June 1, 1971.
June 15, 1970 was set as the time for receiving bids, and the Clerk was
directed to give notice by publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri
County News on June 5 and June 12, 1970.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION
J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the
following matters were taken up.
711 Cottage Grove. A letter from John 0. Wilson, 15090 Stahelin Road, Detroit,
Michigan, son of the deceased owner of this property, indicating the property
is for sale and they are trying to keep it closed, was reviewed by the Board.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued
four weeks to allow the owner to secure the structure.
305 E. Wenger. Neither Alonzo nor Georgia Johnson appeared before the Board as
requested. Mr. Adamson stated the property has been under surveillance of the
Sub -Standards Department since 1965 and has been vacant for some time. Upon
motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week
for reply from the owners and for a picture of the premises.
1022 W. Napier Street. Neither Raymond nor Joan Cieslik appeared before the
Board as requested. Mr. Adamson stated nothing has been heard from the owners;
that the building is open, and has been vacant for several months. Upon
motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was
authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structures at 1022 Napier Street.
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'607 W..Wayne Street. Carolyn L. Binder, 921 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend',
Indiana, appeared before the Board as requested, and stated the property be-
longed to J. J. Binder, her former husband, now deceased; that they intend
to repair it and are trying to keep it closed. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, the matter pertaining to the structure at 607 W. Wayne
Street was continued indefinitely and the Sub -Standards Director was requested
to keep the property under surveillance.
507 E. South Street. Jonothan C. Downs, 95 W. 147th Street (rear), Harvey,
Illinois, owner of this property, appeared before the Board and stated he
expects to repair the building and has completed part of it; and that the
structure will be secured this week. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the matter was continued one week to permit the owner to close the
building.
1506 S. Pulaski. Neither Bennie nor Edna Michor appeared as requested. Mr.
Adamson submitted a letter from Bennie Michor indicating his agreement for
the demolition of the building. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, permission was granted for the Sub -Standards Director to seek bids
for demolition of the structure at 1506 S. Pulaski Street.
t237 Van Buren Street. Attorney Paul Schwertly appeared before the Board and
asked a further extension of one week in order to try to work out something
with the attorney for the other owner, which, upon motion made, seconded and
carried, was granted.
1033 Hudson Street. Mr. Adamson reported this property still open as of May 31,
1970. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards
Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 1033
Hudson Street.
717 S. Arnold Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,.the
Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the
structure at 717 S. Arnold Street.
1320 Hine Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter
of 1320 Hine Street was continued one week to allow time to hear from the owner.
2808 Pleasant Street. Mr. Adamson submitted.a picture of the premises and stated
the property has been empty off and on for at least a year. Upon motion made,
seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week, and the Sub -
Standards Director was requested to contact the owner and advise him if the
structure is not closed by June 8, 1970, then it will be taken down by the City.
721 W. Wayne Street. Herbert Thomas, 414 S. Bendix, South Bend, Indiana,
appeared before the Board and stated he is now the owner of the owner of the
property and will demolish the structure within the week. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week for the owner to demolish
the structure.
841-843-8432 S. Behdix Drive and 844 S. Liberty Street. Mr. Adamson reported
these two properties have been sold to O'Neal Trucking Company and O'Neal Trucking
Company will demolish them. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
the matters were continued indefinitely and the Sub -Standards Director was -re-
quested to keep the properties under surveillance.
736 N. Frances Street. Mr. Adamson reported he has been unable to meet with
Wallace J. Mitchell, the owner, to date. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks for the owner to appear
before the Board.
720 George Street. Mr. Adamson reported nothing has been heard from Francis T.
Sriver, the owner of the property. Upon motion -made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the matter was continued one week for the Sub -Standards Department to
contact the owner.
Demolition bids opened:
Thisbel.ng thedate.set, bids for demolition of the following properties were
opened. Non collusion affidavits were examined and found to be proper. The
bids were as follows:
117 E. Elder Street:
Midwest Demolition Company $ 987.00
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B & J Demolition Company $1,035.00
O'Neal Trucking Company 975.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the structure at 117 E. Elder Street was awarded to O'Neal Trucking Company on its
low bid of $975.00.
Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 6/15/70
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of the Sub -Standards Director for the following persons to appear
before the Board on June 15, 1970, to show cause, if any they have, why the
following properties should not be demolished:
2227 Smith Street - Board of County Commissioners
1223 S. Carroll Street - Benjamin H. and Claudice M. Stovall
1325 Liston Street - Cecelia Woznicki (widow of Kazimierz Woznicki)
And the Clerk was directed to so notify said owners by certified mail.
,--1 712-714 E. Washington. Mrs. Virginia Vairo, 711 E. Washington Street, South
gp Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board and complained of the condition of
6. the property at 712-714 E. Washington Street. Mr. Adamson reported this
00 property has been posted as unfit for human habitation and the Sub -Standards
QDepartment is endeavoring torelocate the two families living there.
ANNUAL REPORT - ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The annual report of the St. Joseph County Health Department for 1969 was
reviewed and ordered filed.
APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB STAND - INDIANA DELUXE CAB CORPORATION
The application of Bert Liss on behalf of Indiana Deluxe Cab Corporation for
a taxicab stand, two cab lengths, in the 2600 block of West Washington Street
on the south side of the street at the South Shore Railroad Terminal
Building, upon motion made,,seconded and carried, was referred to the
Traffic Engineering Department for review and recommendation.
CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION
ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY,PLANS
ON THE PETITION OF FRED DITTMAN - FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GERTRUDE STREET
City Engineer Lloyd S. Taylor files with the Board his recommendation for
the improvement of Gertrude Street, from Prairie Avenue to Ewing Street,
by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs and street widening, on the
petition of Fred Dittman.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approves said recommendation
and directs Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., consulting -engineers,
to prepare preliminary plans, estimates and a resolution for such improvement.
ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3312 PHILLIPA STREET - MIDWEST
TURNKEY BUILDERS, INC.
Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer, files assessment roll, showing award of
damages and assessment of benefits in Vacation Resolution No. 3312, being
for the vacation of:
Phillipa Street from the north line of Indiana Avenue
extending north 106 feet to an unused alley, as shown
on the recorded plat of South Bend Industrial Addition.
Reserving the rights of all public utilities and the Municipal
City of South Bend, Indiana, to construct and maintain any facilities, in-
cluding, but not limited to, the following: electric, telephone, gas, water,
sewer, surface water control structures and ditches, within the vacated right
of way, unless such rights are released by the individual utilities.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
Lots numbered 10 and 11 of South Bend Industrial Addition.
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Total net damages
Total net benefits
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the
roll and sets 9:30 A.M., on June 29, 1970,
interested in or affected by said vacation.
give notice bf such hearing by publication
Tri County News on June 5, June 12 and June
$00.00
$00.00
Board adopts said assessment
as the time for hearing all persons
And the Clerk is directed to
in the South Bend Tribune and the
19, 1970.
ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION No. 3313, 1970 - MIDWEST TURNKEY
BUILDERS, INC.
Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer, files assessment roll, showing award of
damages and assessment of benefits in Vacation Resolution No. 3313, 1970,
being for the vacation of:
a 12 foot east -west alley lying between Dubail Avenue on
the north and Calvert Street on the south, and running
east from the east line of Carlisle Street to the west
line of the first north -south 14 foot alley, -and also
running from the west line of Warren Street west to the
east line of the first north -south 14 foot alley.
Reserving the rights and easements of all utilities and the
Municipal City of South Bend, Indiana, to construct and maintain any facilities,
including but not limited to, the following: electric, telephone, gas, water,
sewer, surface water control structures and ditches, within the vacated right
of way, unless such rights are released by the individual utilities.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
Lotsl28, 129, 188 and 189 of Highland Park Addition.
Total net damages $00.00
Total net benefits $00.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopts said
assessment roll and sets 111:30 A."'., on June 29, 1970, as the time for hearing
all persons interested; in. -or affected-bycitdid vacation. And the Clerk is
directed to give notice of such hearing by publication in the South Bend
Tribune and the Tri County News on June 5, June 12 and June 19, 1970,
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3314, 1970 - SOUTH BEND RANGE CORPORATION (MODEL
CITIES RECOMMENDATION
In the matter of Vacation Resolution No. 3314, the recommendation of .the
Model Neighborhood Planning Agency, 1002 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, Indiana,
by Charles F. Lennon, Director, for the vacation of portions of Napier and
Cherry Streets was ordered filed.
It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried, that the action heretofore taken
by_the Board approving Vacation Resolution No. 3314, fdr the vacation of
portions of Napier and Cherry Streets, be ratified and confirmed. And the
City Engineer was directed to prepare an assessment roll covering the assess-
ment of benefits and the award of damages to surrounding property owners.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3315, 1970 - BETTY McCLURE (CONT. FROM 5/25/70)
At the request of H. Theodore Noell, attorney for petitioner Betty McClure,
the matter of Vacation Resolution No. 3315, 1970, being for the vacation of
the first alley east of Portage Avenue from the north line of McCartney
Street to the south line of the first east -west alley north of McCartney
Street, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was further continued two
weeks.
CONTRACT. AWARDED - WASHINGTON AVENUE SEWER
The City Attorney reported an easement under date of May 11, 1970, from the
South Bend Screw Products, Inc., to the City of South Bend, Indiana, has been
received and duly recorded May 28, 1970,
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"to have and to hold forever, a right of way and easement to
construct, operate, maintain, repair, replace and reconstruct
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water and sewer lines, including both sanitary and storm,
with appropriate manholes, feeders, and other necessary and
usual appurtenances thereto, including the perpetual right
to enter upon the property hereinafter described at any time
it may see fit, under, along, through, over and across the
following described property owned by the grantor in the
City of South Bend, Township of Portage, County of St. Joseph
and State of Indiana, to -wit:
"Beginning on a line 273.0 feet south of the south line of
Colfax Avenue and 167.9 feet west of the west line of Ginz
Avenue, measured parallel with Colfax Avenue; thence south-
easterly to a point on the north line of Washington Avenue
130.0 feet west of the west line of Ginz Avenue; thence west
along the north line of Washington Avenue 20.1 feet; thence
northwesterly to a point which is 273.0 feet south of the
south line of Colfax Avenue and 188.0 feet west of the west
line of Ginz Avenue; thence east along a line 273.0 feet south
of and parallel to the south line of Colfax Avenue 20.1 feet
to the place of beginning"
Thereupon, the motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried, to award
contract for the construction of a sanitary sewer, and al,l appurtenances
thereto, on Washington Street, from Niles Avenue to the St. Joseph River, to
Bradberry Brothers on its low bid of $15,363.00.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED - ALLEY BETWEEN HOLLYWOOD PLACE AND INGLEWOOD
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, plans and specifications
for the improvement of the alley between Hollywood Place and Inglewood Place,
from Woodlawn to Oakwood, by constructing a Class C, Type I, concrete pavement,
were approved by the Board.
CONTRACTORS' BONDS
Contractor's bond on behalf of Bud's Concrete Contractor to 4/10/71 was
approved by the Board and ordered filed.
Contractor's bond on behalf of Edward H. Raymond to 4/6/71 was approved
by the Board and ordered filed.
CONTRACTOR'S BOND CANCELLED - DONALD FLANNERY
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved cancellation of
Contractor's Bond ##1 361 160 of the Ohio Casualty Insuranc a Company on behalf
of Donald Flannery as of May 27, 1970, insofar as any work done after that
date is concerned.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for the period 5/21/70 to 5/27/70 were ordered
filed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 11:15 A.M.
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f' James A. ickel