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SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 17, 1979
A Special Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
11:40 a.m, on Tuesday, April 17, 1979 by President Patrick M.
McMahon, with Mr. McMahon and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney
Terry A. Crone was also in attendance. Members of the news media
were notified of the special meeting.
Mr. McMahon noted that the purpose of the special meeting was to
review and take action on a contract with C. F. Murphy Associates
for Architectural and Engineering Services in connection with the
downtown development project referred to as the First Bank Development
in the area bounded by Washington Avenue, Michigan Street, Colfax
Avenue and St. Joseph Street. The Board had entered into a previous
agreement with C.F. Murphy in the amount of $90,000 for preliminary
work in connection with a UDAG grant. This agreement covers services
in connection with a multi -use complex for the public portion of the
project which includes a 700 car parking facility, an enclosed public
mall and pedestrian walkway to Century Center. Compensation under
this agreement is stipulated at $412,000, with an additional sum of
$120,000 for the City's share of services related to the development
of the Marriott Hotel in the complex. Mr. McMahon noted that this
agreement was negotiated between the City and C.F. Murphy Associates
The First Bank and the Marriott Hotel will be executing similar
documents in the future. The Legal Department was involved in the
review and preparation of the agreement. Mr. McMahon made a motion
that the agreement with C.. F. Murphy Associates be approved. Mr.
Mullen seconded the motion and it carried.
REOUEST TO DISCUSS VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3467
Attorney Lloyd M. Allen was present and asked the Board for the
present status of Vacation Resolution No. 3467 which was tabled by
the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen
and carried, the matter of Vacation Resolution No. 3467 was added
to the agenda. -
ASSESS14ENT ROLL FOR VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3467 APPROVED
PROCEEDINGS CLOSED
Attorney Lloyd M. Allen representing the petitioners for the
vacation of the first alley south of Monroe Street running east
from Columbia Street approximately one -half block towards Fellow
Street, then South to the second alley south of Monroe Street
running east and west between Columbia Street and Fellow Street,
noted that this matter was tabled by the Board in February. He
pointed out that his clients are ready to proceed with their plans
for this area which involve the alley. Mr. McMahon reported that the
Board held a public hearing on the Assessment Roll with respect
to this vacation on February 5. At that hearing, the matter was
tabled and referred to the Redevelopment Department for review with
respect to any conflict of the vacation with future development plans
for the area. The Board has had no response from the Redevelopment
Department as yet. Mr. Allen said he had discussed the project with
the Area Plan Commission and the Redevelopment Department during the
early stages of planning and they had not indicated any conflict at
that time. Mr. McMahon made a motion that, subject to the approval
of the Redevelopment Department, the Assessment Roll showing $0.00
net damages and $0.00 net benefits be approved and said resolution
be in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed.
Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried.
There being no further business
upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,
the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a
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