09/26/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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05") REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 Further, Mr. Caldwell advised the favorable recommendations were received from the Engineering Department, subject to all utilities and easements, Area Plan Commission, Department of Community and Economic Development, South Bend Fire Department, Department of Sanitation, Police Department, and the City Attorney's Office. Mrs. Manier made a motion to approve the alley vacation. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. Mr. Willis Collins, 1410 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, was present, and informed the Board that he opposes the alley vacation, as the entrance to his property would be prohibited if the alley were to be vacated. Mrs. Manier suggested that Mr. Collins attend the City Council meeting to voice his concerns of this matter. APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO REMONSTRATE Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Donald and Altha Jesswein. The Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide sanitary sewer service to 26240 W. Edison Road, South Bend, Indiana, (Key #21-1052-0994), Donald and Altha Jesswein waives and releases any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mrs. Manier made a motion that the Consent be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. REQUESTS APPROVED: -TO JANICE HILDABRIDLE OF BENEFIT FARM SANCTUARY TO CONDUCT ANNUAL WALK-A-THON - OCTOBER 2, 1994 Mr. Caldwell advised that the above referred to request, which was submitted to the Board on July 18, 1994, has been reviewed by the appropriate City departments and bureaus and approval is recommended. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO UPGRADE Mr. John E. Leszczynski, Director, Department of Public Works, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Leszczynski noted that this new system would replace three (3) UHF repeater/satellite receiver systems which have been in constant need of repair. Mrs. Manier made a motion that this request be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - ONE (1) TYPE I MEDIUM HEAVY DUTY MODULAR AMBULANCE Chief Luther Taylor, South Bend Fire Department, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to equipment. Chief Taylor noted that this vehicle will replace a unit now in service. Further, payment will be made from the Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Fund. Mrs. Manier made a motion that this request be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 94-76 Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Littrell noted that there is a requirement for construction of sewer liners by trenchless methods in several areas on the west side of South Bend. Further, the plans and specifications have been prepared by the Engineering Division and are being reviewed by the Legal Department. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that this request be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.