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March
21, 1955
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A regular meeting of the Board
of Public
Works was held Monday, March 21,
1955, at
10:00 A. M. All members were present.
Minutes of the previous meeting were
read and
approved. Payroll Claims in the
amount of
$30,550.49 were approved. Claims
of the
following suppliers, in the total
amount of
$63,508.50, were approved and ordered
paid:
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Burroughs Corporation
$18.00
Business Systems, Inc.
$2.93
Business Systems, Inc.
Indiana Venetian Blind Corp.
3.42
13.60
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
International Bus,. Machines
.76
30.50
South Bend Electric Co.
4.83
TrI-County News
6.26
Vaughan's Seed Co.
169.63
Weisberger Bros.
9.25
I; Louis Zoss
10.00
1 PARKING METER:
SANITATIONz
Sinton Supply Co.
3.86
National Mill Supply, Inc.
51.74
Hallemite Mfg. Co.
27.65
J. W. Werntz & Son
2.20
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
National Mill Supply Co.
2.12
li SEWAGE WORKS CONSTRUCTION:
Paschen Contractors, Inc.
13,353.24
Consoer, Townsend & Associates
832.91
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Paschen Contractors, Inc.
Hamilton Body Shop
12,565.16
38.00
Consoer, Townsend & Associates
Independent Concrete Pipe Co._
3,739.79
26,565.10
Ij STREET & TRAFFIC:
;i American Steel Dredge Co.
151.40
Bearings Service Co.
12.25
i+ Bearings Service Co.
1.32
Bearings Service Co.
47.72
Belleville Lbr. & Supply Co.
66.46
Car Parts, Inc.
8.75
j Business Systems, Inc.
2.92
Dempster Bros., Inc.
198.53
L. O. Gates Chevrolet Corp.
2425.00
The Gibson Co.
38.90
The Gibson Co.
2.97
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
9.84
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
9.69
Inlander-Steindler Paper Co.
8.50
Inlander-Steindler PaperCo.
19.76
Liquid Heat & Fuel Co.
8.00
Korte Bros.
59.20
Korte Bros., Inc.
18.73
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Lyle Signs, Inc.
'! McComb Service Co.
998.40
65.53
Marion Trucking Co.
Farts,
5.41
Motor Service & Inc.
1.68
National Mill Supply, Inc.
12.44
Permacrete Products Corporation
304-35
Premier Autoware Co.
56.16
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
234.50
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
204.88
Schillingts
9.31 j
C. A. Schrader Welding
8.60
Service Printers, Inc.
,o- 91.50
Sinclair Refining Co.
23.76
South Bend Electric Co.
101.20
South Bend Electric Co.
303.38
Standard Oil Co.
530.52
J. W. Werntz & Son
1.95
Wire & Disc Wheel Sales
14.04
First appeared before the Board
an officer
of the U. S. Coast Guard in charge of
recruiting, asking permission to
park a surf
boat,mounted on a trailer,opposite
the
Post Office Building from 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday
evening, March 23, to 9:30 a.m.,
Thursday
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March 24th, and to park this boat
and trailer,
on the sidewalk along the south
side
of 202 North Michigan Street on Colfax
Avenue, from 3:00 p.m., Thursday afternoon,
' until 11:30 p.m. that date, at which time this
equipment will leave South Bend,
destined
;;for Michigan City. The Board considered
the matter thoroughly and approved
the exhibit
;for the specific hours and locations
requested.
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Next appeared before the Board, S. C. Morse, District Supervisor, Electrical
Maintenance, New York Central Railroad. Mr. Morse first read the ordinance governing
the railroadts responsibilities relative to providing the necessary lighting for rail-
road crossings within municipal boundaries. Discussion was then given to share of
expense for the 4000 lumen lights to be placed at the Sibley Street and Florence Avenue
crossings. The Board then adopted the following resolution:
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY, of the city of South Bend,
Indiana, that a street light be installed at each of the intersections of
Sibley Street and Florence Avenue with the New York Central Railroad branch,
each of these two lights to be 4000 lumen. The total cost for these lights
will be twv-dollars and sixty cents ($2.60) per light per month. The Board
of Public Works, on behalf of the City of South Bend, agrees to pay seventy
cents (.70) per month per light, and we ask that the New York Central Railroad
Company pay one dollar and ninety cents per month per light.
The request of Mr. M. C. Fahler that Saturday, April 30th, be approved and set by
the Board, as White Cane Sale Day for 1955, was next considered, and there being no
,previous commitment conflicting, the Board complied with Mr. Fahlerts request and
approved the date of Saturday, April 30, 1955•
Then appeared before the Board, Street Commissioner, H. M. Tomlinson, and painting
contractor, J. W. DeLee, in the matter of contract -for the painting of Street Department
buildings entered into between the City of South Bend and contractor J. W. DeLee, under
;date of December 20, 1954, The Board determined that two coats were required under the
contract, and the City was not at fault in the contractorts failure to provide himself
with and follow specifications called for. It was agreed -contractor DeLee will complete
contract in accord with specifications.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
. Street Commissioner, H. M. Tomlinson, being present, took up with the Board matters
pertaining to his department, including accident involving Street Department employee,
Stanley Switalski.
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Next appeared Councilman Walter Glass, relative to the failure of Ham The Wrecker to
comply with the City Ordinance and direct orders from the Board of Public Works to
construct the fencing required for the maintaining of a junk yard or scrap pile, within
the City limits. The Board directed the Clerk to notify Mr. Eugene A. Ham to appear
before the Board at 9:00 A. M. C.S.T., Monday, March 28, 1955, at which time a final
idecision is to be made in the matter.
The Board next considered the request of the South Bend Shrine Club, this date, for
permission to hold a street parade Monday, April 4, 1955, at 8:00 P.M., in connection
with the Clubts annual Charity Show on behalf of the Crippled Childrens.t Hospitals. The
Board granted -approval with the stipulation the Club will provide public liability
insurance for the parade of $50,0001100,000, and $10,000 property damage insurance, or
equivalent.
The Board next examined and approved Contract Supplement No. 6, Contract No. 6,
Santucci Construction Company, contractors, supplement having been recommended for
acceptance by the consulting engineers, Consoer, Townsend & Associates.
The Board further examined and approved the color schedule prepared by Consoer,
Townsend & Associates, for the Sewage Treatment Plant.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2808 - 1955
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA:
;That it is desirable to vacate the following:
'± LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD FROM THE NORTH LINE OF FARNEMAN
l AVENUE (Now Vacated) TO THE NORTH LINE OF TASHER
!I` AVENUE, AND FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF TASHER AVENUE TO THE NORTH
LINE OF JENNINGS AVENUE, AND FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF JENNINGS
AVENUE TO THE NORTH LINE OF DEAN STREET: AND FROM THE SOUTH
LINE OF DEAN STREET'TO THE NORTH LINE OF SHERWOOD STREET:
AND FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SHERWOOD STREET TO THE NORTH LINE
OF THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF SHERWOOD STREET.
The -following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacat16n:
Unplatted land in John E. Walzts Revised Addition
to the City of South Bend, Indiana.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 25th day of March and on the
lst day of April, 1955, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the llth day of April, 1955, at 10:00 A.r
C.S.T. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by
these proceedings.
Adopted this 21st day of March, 1955.
R. S. Andrysiak
J. A. Bickel
I. A. Hurwich
Board of Public Works & Safety
The.Board next examined and entered into the following contract for the improvement
of Miami Street, from Ridgedale Rodd to Ireland Road with Clyde E. Williams and Associate:
THIS AGREEMENT, mq.de and entered into this 21st day of March, 1955, by and
between the CITY OF SOUTH BEND:, INDIANA, A Municipal Corporation, acting by and through
its Board of Public Works and Safety, hereinafter designated as the "City", and CLYDE E.
WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES, of South Bend and Indianapolis, Indiana, hereinafter designated
as the "Engineer".
WITNESSETH, That,
WHEREAS, the City is contemplating improving Miami Street from Rid edale
Road to Ireland Road, which includes but is not limited to the -re -surfacing and�or the
replacement of the paved roadway, and
WHEREAS, the Engineers are qualified and experienced in the design and
construction of pavements and,the necessary appurtenances therewith and are capable of
serving the City in such matters,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of certain amounts hereinafter specified j
to be paid to the Engineers by the City, the Engineers agree to do, at their own cost
and expense, all of the engineering work hereinafter specified, to the full satisfaction
of the Mayor of the City, its Board of Public Works and Safety and in complete fulfillment
of legal requirements of the Ordinances and Regulations of the City and the Statutes of
the State of Indiana applicable to the foregoing described work.
DIVISION A - U�'signs, Detailed Plans, Construction Drawings, Estimates
of Cost, Specifications and Contract Documents.
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For the preparation of complete designs, plans, construction, drawings,
specifications, estimates of cost and contract documents for all work to be done under
,the improving of Miami Street from Ridgedale Road to Ireland Road, as prepared under
Division A, the fee will be a sum equal to Three Per Cent (3%) of the estimated con-
struction cost of the work.
Services to be rendered under Division A are as follows:
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(1) The Engineers shall make all necessary field surveys, and
11prepare complete designs, plans, profiles and specifications for all improvements
to be constructed under this program.
(2) The Engineers shall prepare detailed estimates, showingithe estimated
quantities and estimated construction costs of the various pavements to be constructed,
including other necessary work and appurtenances essential to same.
(3) The Engineers shall prepare complete specifications for the various
phases of the work, including proposal forms, contract forms, bond forms, and all other
features essential to complete contract documents.
(4) The Engineers shall supply a reasonable number of copies of the plans
and specifications to the City.
(5) The Engineers shall supervise the making of any test borings or test pits
if needed for the purpose of determining sub -grade conditions on the various streets to
be improved. All costs in the making of such test borings or test pits are to be forne
directly by the City, and are not included in the Engineer's Fees as herein set forth.
(6) The Engineers shall assist the City in interesting experienced and quali-
"fied contractors in bidding on the work, and assist the City in receiving construction
;:bids and in the awarding of construction contracts.
(7) The Three Per Cent (3%1 fee designated for work under Division A will be
due and payable upon completion and delivery of detailed plans, estimates of cost and
specifications, to the City. The amount of the fee so paid at that time shall be based
upon the Engineer's estimated construction cost of the work, and shall be subject to
the approval of the Board of Public Works & Safety.
':DIVISION B - Consulting Services and General Supervision during Construction.
The Engineers will furnish all necessary field engineering to lay out,
:supervise, and inspect the work and also will furnish consulting services during con-
+'!struction.
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• The fee for the service is to he an additional Two Per Cent (2%) of the
'construction cost of the work; provided, however, that as hereinafter agreed, the total
:fee shall not in any event exceed Five Per Cent (5%) of the actual construction cost
of the over-all project.
Engineering services to be rendered under Division B shall include:
t!) To furnish the constructing contractor the necessary bench marks, lines
.and grades required for constructing the improvements.
(2) To furnish the necessary inspection to insure the installation of the
:complete work in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents.
• (3) To prepare partial and final estimates of cost for approval by the
'Board of Public Works and Safety.
(4) To furnish such consulting services as may be required during the
''period of construction.
(5) To furnish the City with final construction "as built" drawings of
each project.
The Two Per Cent (2%) fee for services rendered under Division B will be
due and payable in monthly increments based upon monthly estimates of construction work
,:performed. The total amount of the fees for which provision is made in this contract
,shall be computed on the basis of total actual construction cost of each contract and
":the Engineer's shall not be entitled to receive as fullpayment from the City more than
!!a total of five per cent (5%) of such total actual construction cost.
Both parties agree to lend their best efforts at all times to the full
;;and faithfull performance of the covenants herein contained to the end that the improve-
'ments may be completed in an efficient and businesslike manner, and as inexpensively as
possible,.consistent with safety, and with the minimum of delay, so that the same, when
;;completed, will be a credit to the citizens of the City and will fulfill the require-
'-ments for which they were designed.
� IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals
:,this 21st day of March' 1955•
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CLYDE E. WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT continued - I
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
CITY_OF SOUTH.BEND, INDIANA
By: R. S. Andrysiak
I. A. Hurwich
J. A. Bickel
Attest: Ward H. Crothers,Clerk
CLYDE E. WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES
BY: August.W. Compton, Partner
The time now being 10:00 A. M. C.S.T., it was so announced, and the Board then
proceeded with the opening of bids, which were found to be as follows:
FAVORITE EQUIPMENT COMPANY A non -collusion affidavit
1033 SOUTH BOULEVARD and certified check for
OAK PARK, ILLINOIS. $350.00 accompanied the bid. .
1 Dempster Dempster Hoisting Unit Type LFW
Model 303, as per specifications .............$3402.40
The above bid, being the only bid received to provide the required hoisting
equipment, and the price quoted being found in order, the Board accepted the proposal
and directed the Clerk to prepare formal purchase order accordingly.
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TEETER SALES & SERVICE, INC., A non -collusion affidavit
744 S. MAIN STREET and certified check for 326.9
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. accompanied the bid.
is 1 GMC 1955, Model 453V- B, 1581t with 84" CA Il
as per specifications in proposal ...... 3369.14
Less discount .......................... 550.37
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Federal T&x............................ 227.32
j; Delivery & Service ..................... 151.15
6349727
Net Delivered less tax ................. $3269.92 '
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ROMY-HAMMES COMPANY A non -collusion affidavit
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. and certified check for $425.011
accompanied the bid. •
1 - 1955 Ford F800 equipped as per proposal ......... $4232.64
Alternate Bid
1 - 1955 Ford F750................................$3498.98
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1 - 1955 Ford F750, 140 HP.........................$3224.24
All prices less Federal Excise Tax. j
!' The above bids were taken under advisement, successful bidder to be named at next •
regular meeting of the Board.
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Quotations received from Niles Excavating Company and Charles Aulm for the con-
struction of manholes required on Sherman Avenue, were next examined and prices shown
on quotation of Niles Excavating Company being the lowest and in the Board's consensus
of opinion, in the best interests of the City, were acceptable, and the Clerk was
directed to issue formal purchase orders accordingly.
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT:
Traffic Engineer, E. H. Miller, being present, the Board referred for his in-
'Vestigation and recommendation the matter of the routing for the gravel trucks trans- I;
porting gravel to the Toll Road site from the Taylor Brothers gravel pit.
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The Boardts attention was next called to the Traffic Engineer's need for 6,000 i
feet 2/c #14 Solid"Traffic Signal Cable and 1,000 feet 7/0 #14 Solid Traffic Signal
Cable, and the Board directed the Clerk to proceed to obtain this material from such
,urce as offers price and delivery most advantageous to the City.
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The Board also approved the purchase of 300 U-Posts and other needed supplies
for the Traffic Engineer's Department and directed the Clerk to issue the .formal
purchase order to cover._ -
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The Traffic Engineer's department's need for 50 yards 24 inch #246 Scotchlite I
and ten yards 24 inch Black Lettering Film was considered and the Clerk was directed •
to proceed to obtain this material. II
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The Board approved the installation of S-T-0-P signs on Ironwood Drive, both sides
at Calvert Street, making this a four-way stop intersection.
The Board next gave consideration to the new grade and corner "cut-off" proposed
for Center Street, between Mill Street and St. Joseph Street and reduced the "cut -Off"
indicated on drawing to twelve feet on each of the two streets. The Board then
approved the use of the remainder of land area for parking lot purposes for a period
not exceeding ten years, with the provision that such status may then be renewable
upon request.
A letter from Wm. Eckman, 522 Lincolnway East, dated March 18, 1955, bringing to
the Boardts attention damage to his sidewalk,caused by Santucci Construction Company's
trucks, was read and ordered placed on file.
Board members J. A. Bickel and R. S. Andrysiak having examined the medical report,
submitted by Dr. Geo. Gates, of Fred Milewski on Thursday March 17th, authorized the
reinstatement of Mr.. Milewski's taxi -cab driver's license.
After examination of Occupancy Bond and Certificate of Insurance of Thomas L.
Katovsich, R. R. #2, South Bend, Indiana for wet sandblasting of the Oliver Hotel,
Mr. Bickel and Mr. Andrysiak approved the granting of a permit for this work with the
stipulation that the work be completed on or before April 15, 1955•
Contractor's Bonds, each in the sum of $1,000.00, were examined and approved for
the following contractors;
Daniel J. Chrzan
A. H. Gardner d/b/a Roseland Construction Co.
Alfred Vannoni,& Zano Vannoni, d/b/a Gino Vannoni & Sons
Construction Co.
The Board then reviewed the tabulation of the three quotations on awnings, now
under consideration, and deferred action in this clatter until the next regular meeting
of the Board.
The Board examined blueprint of store building under construction at 128-130 South
Michigan Street and approved the canopy only for contractor, Carl Reinke & Sons.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 12;20 P.M.
Attest;
Clerk
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