06122018 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 184 Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Dorau and carried, the following Resolution was tabled by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO.28-2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR NOISE ORDINANCE SIGNS WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works ("BPW") is a contracting body of the City of South Bend (the "City") and exists and operates under the provisions of I.C. 36-4-9-5, as amended from time to time (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-4-4-2(a); 36-4-5-3(7); 36-1-3-2; and 36-1-3-3, the BPW has the power and duty to assist the Executive in the efficient and effective operation of government of the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of South Bend Municipal Code, Section 20-3 ("Code"), the BPW has the authority to control the installation of signs in the City's public rights -of -ways streets; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of South Bend Municipal Code, Section 20-126 ("Code"), the BPW has the authority to install street signs bearing the symbol found in Section 20-126 on all main arterial streets leading into the City, and at other locations deemed necessary by the BPW. WHEREAS, the BPW has received requests for the installation of signs informing drivers of the City of South Bend Noise Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the BPW has determined it to be in the best interest and safety of the City's citizens and drivers to avoid sight -line issues and provide consistency in signs located in the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, signs located within the City's right-of-ways are to adhere to sound traffic engineering principles, in compliance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and be limited in their locations; and WHEREAS, the cost associated with signs made and installed for private entities should not be a burden on the citizens of South Bend; and WHEREAS, BPW shall empower the City's team of engineers, street, and public safety professionals to establish the process for designing, locating, and installing Noise Ordinance signs for private entities. Exhibit A presents the procedures for Noise Ordinance sign requests. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS that the Board of Public Works for the City of South Bend, under the power vested by the City of South Bend Municipal Code Section 20-3 and Section 20-126, shall be allowed to accept requests for Noise Ordinance signs, direct the City's team of engineers, street, and public safety officials to determine the application process, the sign designs, installation locations, and determine the material and labor costs for reimbursement. ADOPTED this 12" day of June, 2018. CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ Gary A. Gilot s/ Elizabeth A. Maradik s/ Therese J. Dorau