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IA petition, dated February 16, 1953, for the construction of a local sewer in
'South Parkway, between 901 Parkway and Meadow Lane, was referred to the City Engineer
;for investigation and report.
A petition, dated February 20, 1953, for the construction of a -local sewer in '
Evergreen Street, from 901 Evergreen Street to Meadow Lane, was referred to the City
Engineer for investigation and report.
A petition, dated February 20, 1953, to vacate alley north from Ewing Avenue to •
the first east and west alley,'but,inadequately described by the petitioners, trustees
of the Midway Gospel Tabernacle, was referred by the Board to the City Plan Commission
for their approval.
Advice by letter concerning rates to be charged at new parking lot operated by
South Bend Parking Co., Inc. at 120 W. Wayne Street was deferred for consideration at
a subsequent meeting.
Bids opened at the previous meeting to provide new desks for the Common Council
were held in abeyance for further investigation as to suitability and acceptable price. `
A blueprint showing the proposed layout of Twyckenham Hills, Section "G", comprisingi •
a 35 acre tract south of Tvayckenham Hills Addition, which tract is now under petition
for annexation to the City, was next examined by the Board. The Board found no objection
to the annexation and directed the Clerk to report accordingly to the City Plan Commissio .
The bid of Ben Tiiedow, Inc:, which was opened at the regular meeting of February 9t
and which was to supply a business coupe for the Health Department; awarding of contract
was again held in abeyance by the Board as no decision has been reached in the matter.
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT:
The Traffic Department's need for two rolls of "Scotchlite" reflective sheeting,
manufactured by Minnesota lfiining & Mfg. Co., and one roll of "Scotchcal" film, also 1 •
produced by this manufacturer, was brought to the attention of the Board. The Clerk
was directed to proceed to obtain this material at the quoted total cost of $352.20.
Armour and Company's blueprint, covering a "Part First Floor Plan - New Loading
Dock", with a view to eliminating the blocking of -sidewalk by their loading and unloading
operations, which has been a serious problem over a long period of time, was next
examined by the Board. Inasmuch as these plans met with the approval of the Traffic
Engineer, provided the loading zone under this arrangement will eliminate blocking of
sidewalk as intended, the Board approved blueprint submitted on this same basis. j
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 11:50 A. Ta. •
Attest: O •
Clerk
SPECIAL ly E J1'!' G
February 26 1953
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A Special l-Teeting of the Board of Public Tfuorks _:as held at 2.00 P. l:'T., Thursday,
February 26, 1953, for the purpose of awarding contract for the 21-ton truck required i
by the Street Department. I. A. HurvTich was absent.
The Board re-examined all bids and determined Teeter Sales L'�Service, Inc., offered
the truck best meeting the requirements for the particular work, for
is being purchased. This firr^ was accordingly which this piece of •
equipment awarded contract to supply
one Gl,'jC Model 453-30, 1953 Truck, 161" wheelbase, 21,000' Gross Vehicle Weight, in
exact accord with specifications shown in proposal, for the net ar:ount of $3183.03.
The Board then read a letter from Consoer, Townsend and Associates, under date of I
February 21, 1953, pertaining to -rate studies to be conducted in connection with the
revenue program for the sewage treatment project. It was the decision of the Board to
authorize Consoer, Tovtrnsend and Associates to proceed with such studies under terms
outlined in this letter or two and one-half times the payroll plus the cost of analysis
of necessary sewage samples, or terms offered in letter of January 28; 1/12 of 1%,
whichever represents the lesser cost to the City of South Bend, and Consoer, Townsend
and Associates are to be so notified.
There beinr, no further business to be transacted in this meeting, the meeting
adjourned at 2:�O P.M.
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Attest: G'�u6C.. �7• Clerk