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A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 1979 by President Patrick M. McMahon,
with Mr. McMahon and Mr. Mullen present and Mr. Brunner absent.
Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present.
MINUTES OF JUNE 28 MEETING APPROVED
Mr. McMahon reported that the minutes of the special meeting held
on June 28.had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes
be approved as submitted, Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it
carried.
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED
Mr. McMahon noted that a Block Party Request, an Application for a
Handicapped Parking Permit and a request to advertise for bids for
Emulsified Asphalt for the Street Department were received after the
posting of the meeting agenda. He made a motion that the items be
added at this time. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried.
OPENING OF BIDS - IRELAND ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
This was the date set for receiving bids for the Widening of Ireland
Road, from mellows to Michigan Street, Project R & S 7903. The Clerk
tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune
and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The
following bids were opened and publicly read:
Walsh and Kelly, Inc. Bid was signed by Thomas 0. Walsh,
South Bend, Indiana non- collusion affidavit was in order
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid - $80,137.90.
Rieth - Riley Construction Co. Bid was signed by Richard Ruhlman,
South Bend, Indiana non- collusion affidavit was in order
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid - $69,926.75
Arco Engineering Const. Co. Bid was signed by William Zirkle,
non- collusion affidavit was in order
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid - $89,987.44
Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried,
the bids were referred to the Bureau of Public Construction for review
and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - PLASTER REPAIRS AT PZORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
This was the date set for receiving bids for Plaster Repairs at
the Morris Civic Auditorium.. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication
of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which
were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and
publicly read:
Gibson -Lewis Company Bid was signed by James Gibson,
Mishawaka, Indiana non - collusion affidavit was in order
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid - $9,877.00.
This was the only bid received. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon,
seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bid was referred to the
Director of Public Works and the Manager of the Morris Civic Auditorium
for review and recommendation.
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NO BIDS RECEIVED - SALE OF RESIDUAL PROPERTY RE: MICHIGAN /MAIN CONNECTOR
This was the date set for receiving bids for the sale of residual
portions of lots acquired for construction of the Michigan /Main
Connector. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice
in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found
to be sufficient. There were no bids received.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY - O[W]NED PROPERTY
This was the date set for receiving bids for the sale of city -owned
lots at 2005 W. Indiana Avenue and 230 Embell Court. In each case,
more than one individual had expressed an interest in purchasing
the lots and for that reason the Board advertised for sealed bids
for the sale. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice
in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found
to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read:
230 Embell Court - Offering Price $429.00
Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church submitted a letter bid in the
amount of $429.00 for the lot. This was the only bid received.
Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried,
the bid was accepted and the Board referred the bid to the Legal
Department for preparation of a purchase contract.
2005 W. Indiana No bids received. The Board directed that the
Clerk contact the individuals who had expressed an interest in
purchasing the lot to ask if they would like to submit an offer
for the property.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3472 RESCINDED - PETITION DENIED
Vacation Resolution No. 3472, for the vacation of the east - west
alley between LaSalle and Colfax, from Notre Dame Avenue west,
was tabled on May 21. At the request of John Peddycord, Attorney
for the Dental Arts Building Partnership who petitioned for the
vacation, the matter was placed on the agenda today for further
consideration. Notification was sent to Donald Hartke and
Bernard Bailey, who remonstrated against the vacation at the May 21
meeting, that the matter would be on the agenda. Terry Lehr,
Attorney, was present and advised the Board that he was representing
John Peddycord in this matter. Mr. Lehr reviewed the status of the
petition, noting that a public hearing was held on May 21 with two
people remonstrating. A meeting was held with one of the remonstrators
in an attempt to reach a settlement of the problem but it was not
resolved. Mr. Lehr noted that A. Hartke and Son at 218 N. St. Peter
has a business with a small warehouse at the back of the lot on
both the north /south and the east /west alleys. Mr. Hartke says
that semis who come to unload would not be able to make deliveries
through the alley, even with the additional right -of -way to be
dedicated to the City by the petitioners for this purpose. Mr.
Lehr said it was their position that the north /south alley could be
used by the semi - trucks. The other remonstrator, Bernard Bailey
of 224 N. St. Peter Street, uses the north half of the alley as an
exit and that was his only statement. Mr, Lehr pointed out that
the City ordinance which covers vacations of streets or alleys does
not give the criteria for a valid remonstrance. The only authority
that was found comes from the State Statutes, which envisions going
to the Circuit Court for a vacation and it lists three grounds for
a remonstrance:
1. When the ground is necessary to the growth of the town or
city.
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2. If the vacation will leave the real estate of the
remonstrators without ingress or egress by means of a
public way or street.
3. If the vacation will cut off the public's access to a
church, school.or public building or grounds.
Mr. McMahon said the Board of Public Works makes a determination
on vacation petitions based on what is in the best interests of the
City. Mr. Mullen asked Mr. Lehr the purpose of the vacation and Mr.
Lehr said the petitioners want to consolidate lots they own and
pave them for parking and the alley vacation will provide clear
access to all this property. Mr. McMahon asked Donald Hartke if
the semis use the east /west alley for deliveries and Mr. Hartke said
they do. He said he would have to carry the items delivered some
distance to his store if the alley is vacated. He said it is not
feasible for the semis to turn off Colfax or LaSalle into the alley.
Mr. McMahon said he felt the unloading of the semi - trucks is the
major problem. He said he felt if the alley was vacated, the trucks
would not unload in the back but would be unloading on St. Peter
Street. From a traffic standpoint, the problem would be the danger
of semis blocking St. Peter Street to the public. He said he would
recommend that the Board deny the vacation but noted there would be
no objection to the paving of the alley and making improvements so
that it would be contiguous to the properties adjacent to it, so
long as access to the alley was not 'denied. Mr. McMahon made a
motion to rescind Vacation Resolution No. 3472 and deny the
petition, with the understanding that the Board would be agreeable
to any proposals to pave and improve the alley, leaving it
accessible to the public. Mr. Mullen seconded the.motion and
it carried.
SALE OF PLAZA PARK APPROVED SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL
The Board received a report from James A. Seitz, Superintendent of
Parks, advising that Van Gates has increased his offer for the
sale of Plaza Park to $175,000.00. By unanimous decision, the
Board of Park Commissioners is recommending that the Board of Public
Works approve the sale of Plaza Park to Mr. Gates for $175,000.
Mr. McMahon noted that the sale of the property at less than the
appraised value of $245,750 must be approved by the Common Council.
He acknowledged receipt of a letter to the Board of Public Works
from Van E. Gates increasing his offer for Plaza Park to $175,000.
The correspondence from the Park Board and from Mr, Gates was filed.
Rick Gilhoff, 1036 W. Jefferson, spoke against the sale, in view
of the President's recent energy speech and the role it is
anticipated that public transportation will have in resolving the
problem. He also noted that green space should be retained opposite
Union Station, since train traffic may increase in the coming years.
Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried,
the Board approved the sale of Plaza Park to Van E. Gates for
$175,000.00, subject to approval by the Common Council and directed
that a resolution be prepared for Council action at the next meeting.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS - FIRST BANK CENTER
Contracts for the mass excavation and concrete foundations for the
public portion of the First Bank Center were submitted to the Board.
The Contracts are in accordance with the bids accepted by the Board
on June 28. The Contract with Ritschard Brothers, Inc., is in the
amount of $140,000 for Mass Excavation and the Performance Bond,
Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance were
attached. Upon motion made by Mr.McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen
and carried, the contract was approved and the bonds filed. The
contract with Henry- Williams, Inc. for concrete foundations is in
the amount of $436,244. The Performance Bond, -Labor and Materials
Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance were attached. Upon
motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried,
the contract was approved and the bonds filed,
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND EXERCISE OF OPTION RE: CLAY UTILITIES
Robert 1"I. Parker, Chief Deputy City Attorney, submitted to the
Board resolutions and notice of exercise of option with regard
to the lease /purchase of Clay Utilities. At the time the contract
was signed for the purchase of Clay Utilities, there was provision
made for an interim operating agreement for a period of two years.
The contract was signed October 24, 1977. At the end of that
two year period, the City has the option to renew it for a like
period of one year. A resolution and form of notice have been
prepared and must be signed before July 24 indicating the intention
of the City to extend the operating agreement for one year. A
similar resolution and notice will be submitted to the Board of
Waterworks Commissioners and Board of Wastewater Commissioners for
approval today. Mr. Parker noted that the City has appealed the
Court decision regarding the purchase and is preparing briefs to
be filed before July 30. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded
by Mr. Mullen and carried, the following Resolutions were adopted:
and the Notice of Intent to Exercise Option was approved:
RESOLUTION NO. 16, 1979
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, as Lessee, and Clay Utilities, Inc.
and Clay Development Corp., as Lessor, entered into a lease
agreement dated October 24, 1977 for the lease of certain waterworks
facilities as described in said lease and located in German and
Clay Townships, St. Joseph County, Indiana;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Paragraph 13 of said lease, the City of South
Bend exercised its option to take over the interim management,
operation and maintenance of such facilities pending the beginning
date of said lease as such beginning date is described in paragraph
1 thereof; and
WHEREAS, the beginning date of said lease has not occurred as the
same is defined in paragraph 1 of said lease and the City has a
unilateral option upon 90 days advance notice to continue the
interim management, operation and maintenance agreement of said
utility for an additional twelve (12) months period or until the
beginning date of such lease, whichever first occurs; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to continue the
interim management, operation.and maintenance of said waterworks
facilities pursuant to such interim agreement and a form of notice
of exercise of such option is now presented to this Board for its
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the
City of South Bend,.Indiana:
SECTION 1. The Board now approves the
continue for an additional 1-2 months period
operation and maintenance of the waterworks
Utilities as described in the lease agreeme
1977; and does hereby approve the notice of
orders its timely execution and delivery..
Adopted this 17th day of July, 1979.
exercise.of option to
the interim management,
facilities of Clay .
at executed October 24,
exercise of option and
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/ Patrick M. McMahon
ATTEST: s/ Peter H. Mullen
s/ Patricia DeClercq
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RESOLUTION NO. 17, 1979
JULY 17, 1979
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, as Lessee, and Clay Utilities,
Inc. and Clay Development Corp., as Lessor, entered into a lease,
agreement dated October 24, 1977 for the lease of certain sewage
disposal facilities as described in said lease and located in
German and Clay Townships, St. Joseph County, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraph 13 of said lease, the City
of South Bend exercised its option to take over the interim .
management, operation and maintenance of such facilities pending the
beginning date of said lease as such beginning date is described
in paragraph 1 thereof; and
WHEREAS, the beginning date of said lease has not occurred as the
same is defined in paragraph 1 of.said lease and the City has a
unilateral option upon 90 days advance notice to continue the.
interim management, operation and maintenance agreement of said
utility for an additional twelve (12) months period or until the
beginning date of such lease, whichever first occurs; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to continue the interim
management, operation and maintenance of said sewage disposal
facilities pursuant to such interim agreement and a form of notice of
exercise of such option is now presented to this Board for its
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the
City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION 1. The Board now approves the exercise of option
to continue for an additional 12 months period the interim management,
operation and maintenance of the sewage disposal facilities of Clay
Utilities as described in the lease agreement executed October 24, 1977
and does hereby approve the notice of exercise of option and orders
its timely execution and delivery.
Adopted this 17th day of July, 1979.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/ Patrick M. McMahon
s/ Peter H. Mullen
ATTEST:
s/ Patricia DeClercq
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BIDS - VEHICLES FOR BUREAU OF HOUSING
Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy Controller, reported to the Board
that he had reviewed the bid received for vehicles for the Bureau
of Housing with James Harcus, Director and they are recommending
acceptance of the low and only bid received from Basney Ford
for three 1979 Ford 4- cylinder, 4 door sedans at $3,990 each, for
a total of $11,970. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded
by Mr. Mullen and carried, the recommendation was approved and
the bid awarded.
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BID ACCEPTED AND CONTRACT APPROVED - SCARIFICATION AND PAVING
John E. Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction,
submitted to the Board a tabulation of bids received for.the
Scarification and Paving of Miami Street, Rockne Drive and Ford
Street and the Miami Street Curb and Sidewalk Reconstruction
and his recommendation that the low bid of Walsh and Kelly, Inc.
of $296,852.12 be accepted. Contract documents and the bonds
and Certificate of Insurance were also submitted. Upon motion
made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the
bid was accepted and the contract approved, with the bonds and
Certificate of Insurance filed,
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - PHILLIPA STREET SEWER
The Contract with O'Neal Trucking Company for construction of
the Phillipa Street Sanitary Sewer was submitted to the Board.
The contract is in accordance with the bid accepted by the
Board on July 9 and is in the amount of $139,733.00. The
Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond were attached.
Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and
carried, the contract was approved and the bonds filed.
FILING OF PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY - BLACKBURN COLLECTION SERVICE
Blackburn Collection Service files a petition to vacate the
north -south alley running south from Mishawaka Avenue to the
first east -west alley adjacent to Lot #1, Baker and McHenry'
Addition. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr.
Mullen and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the
Engineering Department, Area Plan Commission and Community
Development Department for preliminary review and recommendation.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15 - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and
carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 15, 1979
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend
has compiled a current detailed inventory of all real property
owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana, pursuant to Chapter
14.5 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS,, the Board of Public Works has reviewed said inventory
of real property and it now finds that certain of the parcels
of real estate now owned by the City are not necessary to the
public use and are not set aside by state or city law for public
purposes, pursuant to Chapter 14.5.of the Municipal Code of the
City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works now wishes to take the
necessary action to make it possible for the Board, in the
future, to sell said parcels of real estate pursuant to Chapter.
14.5 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works
of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
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1. That the parcels of real estate owned by the City
contained in the following list are not necessary
to the public use and are not set aside by state
or city law for public purposes:
Street Address
722 E. Broadway
NE Corner, Chapin and Western
(Residual Portion)
NW Corner, Chapin and Western
(Residual Portion)
717 N. Eddy
809 S. Kaley
1125 S. Lafayette
1129 S. Lafayette
1214 Whiteman Court
732 W. Wayne
Deed Number
838
448, 4450, 454
1179
1036
629
1097
662
712
799
2. That this Resolution shall immediately upon its'
adoption be submitted to the Common Council of
the City of South Bend, pursuant to Chapter 14.5
of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend.
Adopted this 17th day of July, 1979.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Patrick M..McMahon
s/. Peter H. Mullen
ATTEST:
s/ Patricia DeClercq
CONTRACT FOR CAR WASHES APPROVED
The contract with Comet Car Wash for car washes for city vehicles
was submitted to the Board. The contract is in accordance with
the bid accepted by the Board for full service car washes. Upon
motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and carried,
the contract.was approved.
REQUEST FOR OSTEMO PLACE BLOCK PARTY FILED
The Board received a request from Neal Cason, 651 Ostemo Place,
for the closing of Ostemo Place from Iroquois to the alley next
to 601 Ostemo Place on Sunday, August 12 for a Block Party from
11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded
by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau
of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department for review and
recommendation.
FREMONT STREET BLOCK PARTY APPROVED
The Board received a request from Deacon Anthony Williams of the.
St. Johns Greater Baptist Missionary Church to close Fremont Street,
from Kenwood to Linden, on Saturday, July 21 from 12:00 noon
until 10:00 p.m. for a Block Party. The Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting and Police Department reviewed the request and recommended
approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen
and carried, the Block Party was approved.
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NAVARRE STREET BLOCK PARTY APPROVED
JULY 17. 1979
'Mrs. Wilfred Wenman, 230 E. Navarre, requested that the Board
approve the blocking of the 200 block East Navarre Street, on
Saturday, July 21, from 4:00 p.m. until midnight for a Block
Party. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police
Department reviewed the request and recommended approval.
Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and
carried, the request was approved.
ESTHER STREET BLOCK PARTY APPROVED
Brant Klemm, 406.E. Oakside Street, requested that the Board
approve the closing of Esther Street, from Hildreth Street 150
feet to the first alley, on Saturday, July 21 between 12:00 noon
and 12:00 midnight. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the
Police Department reviewed the request and recommended approval.
Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and
carried, the request was approved.
ALLEY CLOSING FOR WILLIAM PENN PICNIC APPROVED
The William Penn Association, 1024 West Indiana Avenue, requested
that the Board approve the closing of the alleys adjacent to their
building on Saturday, July 21, 1979 from noon until midnight
for an annual picnic. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and
the Police Department reviewed the request and recommended approval.
Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and
carried, the request was approved,
REQUEST TO CLOSE CHAPIN STREET REFERRED
Msgr. John Sabor' Our Lady of Hungary Church, submitted a request
to block Chapin Street, between Calvert and Bruce, from noon to
midnight on August 17 for a parish festival. Upon motion made
by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request
was referred to.the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police
Department for review and recommendation.
STREET LIGHT RECOMMENDATION APPROVED
Joseph J. Pluta, Assistant Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting, submitted the following recommendation for street
lights:
Remove: Michigan /Main Connector 20,000LMV UG CP
12 lights $145.32/mo.
Install: Michigan /Main Connector 50,000L HPS UG CD
$810.00 /mo.
Total Increase $664.68/mo.
Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and
carried, the recommendation was approved.
CLOSING OF PORTION OF ASSUMPTION DRIVE APPROVED'
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reported the request of St.
Mary's of the Assumption Church to block a portion of Assumption
Drive on Sunday, August 12 from noon until midnight for a church
festival had been reviewed with the Police Department. Approval
is recommended. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by
Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved.
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WOODSIDE.BLOCK PARTY APPROVED'
JULY 17, 1979
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reported review of the
request of Charles R. May to hold a Block Party in the 200
Block East Woodside on Saturday, July 21 from 5:00 p.m. to
midnight The Bureau and the Police Department concur that
approval can be given. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded
by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Block Party was approved.
PARKING FOR POTPOURRI ART FAIR APPROVED
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reported that the request
of the Potpourri, 1244 Lincolnway East, to permit parking on
Lincolnway Eas.t, from Miami to Twyckenham, on August 4 and 5
for the 12th Annual Art Fair had been reviewed. The Indiana
State Highway Department has approved the parking request
and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Department
concur that approval can be given. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,
seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE APPROVED
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting submitted a recommendation
to the Board for the installation of a One Hour Parking Limit
at 2014 S. Michigan Street, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the
request of the business at that location in order to provide
turnover in parking. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded
by Mr. Mullen and carried, the recommendation was approved.
CLOSING OF GRACE STREET APPROVED
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reported that the request of
St. Adalbert's Church to close Grace Street, from Olive to
Meade, on August 17 through August 19 for a Church Festival had
been reviewed with the Police Department. Approval is recommended
with the stipulation that a ten foot fire lane on the south side
of Grace Street remain open at all times, with no booths or
concession stands in this area, to allow access to any emergency
vehicles. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen
and carried, the recommendation was approved with the stipulation
as noted.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy Controller, submitted to the Board
Claim Docket Numbers 13574 through 13957 and recommended approval.
Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and carried,
the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 13574 through 13957 and
directed that checks for payment be issued.
HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS APPROVED
The Board received a request from Specialize
for handicapped parking permits for two vans
handicapped individuals. Upon motion made by
by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approve
referred it to the Deputy the
Office
permit.
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE FILED
Specialized
Transportation Systems
used to transport
Mr. McMahon, seconded
d the request and
for issuance of the
Certificates of Insurance from Ritschard Brothers, Inc. and
Henry - Williams, Inc. were submitted to the Board. The Certificates
are in the proper limits of liability and the City of South Bend
is named an additional insured. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,
seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the certificates were filed.
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STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT
JULY 17, 1979
The Street Light Outage Report for the period July 2 through July
12 was submitted to the Board. The report indicated forty outages.
Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and
carried, the report was ordered filed.
BLOCK PARTY REQUEST FILED - EAST LA SALLE STREET
R. H. Metzcus submitted a request to close the 1400 block East
LaSalle on Sunday, July 29 for a Block Party. The closing would
be from 8:a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,
seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was referred to
the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department for
review and recommendation.
HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT APPROVED
The Board received a request from Eugene Brzezinski, 1411 West
Sample Street, for handicapped parking permits for two vehicles.
A doctor's statement was attached to the application. Upon
motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and carried,
the permits were approved and referred to the Deputy City
Controller for issuance.
BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - EMULSIFIED ASPHALT
Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, made a verbal request
to the Board for permission to advertise for bids for Emulsified
Asphalt for the Street Department. He noted that the Board had
received notification from the successful bidder for this item
that he will not be able to supply the City at the existing price
due to inflation. The bid accepted by the City does not have an
escalator clause provision and, because of the rise in the cost
of petroleum products, he feels he cannot continue to supply the
City at the price quoted. Mr, McMahon said the other option would
be to take some action with respect to the bond of the supplier
and said he did not feel that action would be in the best interests
of the City since it would cause some,delay in receiving supplies.
The present supplier has agreed to supply the City until new bids
are received. Mr. McMahon also noted that both the City of
Mishawaka and St. Joseph County have an escalator clause in the
bids for this item. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by
Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board authorized advertising for bids
for emulsified asphalt under the current specifications on file.
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon
by Mr. McMahon, motion made seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried,