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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1955
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session in its office in the City Hall in said City,
Friday, August 26., 1955, at the hour of 8: 00 o' clock A.M. (CST) . Mr.
Coleman presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Deuker.
Mr'. Chambers being absent. The following business was had, to-wit:
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the previous
meeting were dispensed with.
On recommendation of the City Engineer the Board adopted Improvement
Resolution No. 1000-1955:
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 1000-1955
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA, that it is
deemed necessary to improve both sides of Harris Street,
from Northwest "J" Street to Northwest "K" Street by the
construction of concrete curb, gutter and sidewalks on
both sides thereof in accordance with the profile, details,
drawing and specifications on file in the office of the
Board of Public Works and Safety of said City, and such
improvement is now ordered.
The cost of said improvement shall be assessed upon
the real estate abutting on said improvement and on property
abutting on the streets and alleys intersecting the improve-
ment area, and on property within 150 feet of the line of
said improvement, and upon the City of Richmond, Indiana,
if said city is benefitted by said improvements, all accord-
ing to the method and manner provided for in Act of the
General Assembly of the State of Indiana, entitled, "An
Act Concerning Municipal Corporations" , approved March 6,
1905, and in accordance with and pursuant to all amendatory and
supplemental acts thereto, passed by the General Assembly
of the State of Indiana. Assessments, if deferred, are to
be paid in ten equal installments, with interest at the rate
of six percent (6%) per annum. A bond shall be issued to
the Contractor in payment of such work, unless the property
owners pay said assessments before said bonds are issued.
Under no circumstances shall the City of Richmond, Indiana,
be, or be held responsible for any sum or sums, due from said
property owner or owners for said work, or for the collection
of the same, or for the payment of any bond, bonds, certi-
ficate or certificates, issued to said Contractor in payment
for such work, except for moneys as shall have been actually
received by the city from the assessments, or moneys as
said city is by said entitled Act required to pay. All
proceedings had, and work done in the making of said improve-
ment, assessment of property, collection of assessments and
issuance of bonds therefor, shall be as provided for in said
above entitled Act and amendments thereto.
The Board tenativelyapproved a plat for the Glen Hills Subdivision.
The Clerk was instructed to write the Water Works of this action.
The Board approved the extension of a water main from the intersection
of Northwest "L" and Sheridan Street, east to Butler Street, North
to about midway of the Richmond Builders located on Butler Street,
and place a fire hydrant.
The Board granted approval to the J. C. Penney Company, Inc. to stage a
parade of school children enroute from their store to the State
Theatre August 30th from 9:45-10> 00 A.M.
The Board approved the request of the Wayne County Community Chest, Inc.
of placing lamp post collars around the downtown area light poles.
The Clerk presented proofs of publication, printed in the Richmond
Palladium-Item, a newspaper on the dates of August 3-10, 1955, that
bids would be received on this date for a tank truck for the Fire
Department. The proofs were ordered filed.
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The following bids were received, opened and read aloud:
E.H. Gilcrest Company, Richmond, Indiana.
1-1955 Dodge 3-ton truck and tank per
specifications $7, 191. 00
Midwest Fire & Safety Equipment, Inc. •
Indianapolis, Indiana
1-Midwest Fire fighting tanker
apparatus as per specifications $7, 740.00
All the above bids were referred to the City Engineer and• Fire Chief
for their study and. recommendations.
The Board approved the curb cut at 800 South 5th Street as requested by
Dea Meadows Ford Sales.
Claims in the amount of $3257. 64 were allowed.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded
and carried, the meeting adjourned.
Chairman
Attest: /
City Clyk