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Home My Public Portal About01-21-1955 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 77 AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 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, January 21, 1955, at the hour of 8:00 o' clock A.M. ( CST) . Mr. Coleman presiding with the following member being present: Mr. Chambers. Mr. Hodgin 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. IIThe Clerk presented proofs of publication printed in the Richmond Pal- ladium-Item, a newspaper on the dates of December 27, 1954 and January 3, 1955, that a public hearing Would be held on Assessment Rolls Nos. 981-1954 and 987-1954. The proofs were ordered filed. After hearing all persons present who desired to express themselves on Assessment Rolls Nos. 981-1954 and 987-1954 and no remonstrances were filed the Board now unanimously confirms Assessment Rolls Nos. 981-1954 and 9.87-1954, as adopted. The Clerk presented proofs of publication printed in the Richmond Pal- ladium-Item, a newspaper on the dates of December 30, 1954 and January 6, 1955 that sealed bids would be received for three (3) new trucks for the Street Department as per specifications. The proofs were ordered filed. The following bids were received, opened and read aloud: WHITEWATER SALES, INC. 3 - Prices and specifications for 1955, R 162 International truck are as follows: 16,000 pound G V W, 130" Wheelbase, 60" cab to axle, 4 speed transmission, 2 speed axle, 6. 33/8,81 to one gear ratio, 825 x 20 - 10 . ply tires, dual in rear including a spare tire and tube, 240 Cu, in. , 131 horse power motor, oil bath air cleaner, turn signals, front and rear, right and left hand extension mirrors, dual electric windshield wipers, overload. springs, vacuum booster brakes, heavy duty recirculating heater and defroster, red flasher light in center of cab that is visible . from any angle. On the chassis would be mounted a Daybrook model #54 dump body, 2 1/2 yard capacity with 3 yard ends, 6' 6" wide, 8 ' long and Daybrook hoist model #75W with 7" cylinder, double arm, cam and roller action, 60° dumping angle. Bed would be mounted not more than 60" from ground to top of side rail, making it very easy to load or unload by hand. . Entire units would be painted Coca Cola yellow and .delivery can be made .within 2 to 3 weeks 161.85 F 0 B Richmond . fi39 05 9 3. 95 , , Less: _ Total combined allowance for , 104, 1945 Intl. II ` 600. 00: #105, 1946 Intl. $650.00: 1947 Hudson Coupe $475.00 1 7 Total difference for three (3) units 7,-436.85 3 If converto bed model #154 and hoist model #C 75 with above specifications would be used please add $25.00 per unit. - GILCREAT, INC. 3 1955 Dodge, 2-ton, 16,000 G.V.W. , Model HA-6-129, cab and chassis equipped with: 2, speed axle 8. 25/20/10 Ply tires, dual rear Spare tire, tube and wheel Overload springs, booster brakes Dual electric wipers Dual long arm mirrors Heater and defroster, oil filter turn signals, red flasher on cab roof 2-k Yard dump body, 3 yard ends, 8 gauge floor 7° Hoist with double arm lift Manufactured by Converto Co. , Cambridge City, Indiana and installed .on above truck chassis Complete delivered price $3,088.00 $9264.00 Less trade-in allowance on: 1945 International #104 375.00 1946 International #105 425. 00 1947 Hudson Coupe475.00 Total 1275.00 Net 7989.00 Federal excise taxes have been deducted from these figures and tax exemption certificates are requested. For Galion or Marion Bodies add $65.00 per unit. IF ALL THREE UNITS ARE AWARDED TO THIS BIDDER DEDUCT - • 300.00 RAPER BROTHERS 1 351-24, GMC cab and chassis 16,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight 2 ton rating 248 Cubic inch, 125 .horse power engine 4 speed syncromesh transmission 2 speed rear axle, Eaton 13600-633-810 ratio 8. 25 x 20, 10 ply tires, dual rear and spare Oil bath air cleaner Oil Filter Heater and defrosters Dual windshield wipers, with vacuum booster Directional signals Painted Coca Cola Yellow Mounted on this chassis will be: One, Converto Dumn Body 2- cubic yard, 6 ft. 6 in. X 8 Ft. Painted Coca Cola Yellow 3,051.00 Trade allowance on 1945 I.H. C. #104 543.00 2,508.00 Trade allowance on 1946 I.H. C . #105 568. 00 2, 483. 00 Trade allowance on 1947 Hudson #113 593.00 2, 458.00 If all three are let at one time, to 7,4 9.00 Raper Bros. , Deduct $100.00 • DELIVERY IN APPROXIMATELY 6o DAYS TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE REQUESTED DEA MEADOWS FORD SALES 1955 Ford F-600, 130° convertional chassis and cab, with amnufacturers rating of 16, 000 pounds, equipped as follows: 8 cylinder engine rated at 132 horsepower 2-speed rear axle Auxiliary rear springs Vacuum booster brakes 7-8,35 X 20 10 ply tires Duel Windshield wipers with vacuum booster Duel Rear view mirror Heater and defroster Turn signals, front and rear Flasher in center of cab Model C-75 Converto twin arm, reverse cam roller action, with 7 inch hydraulic, 60 degree dumping angle, 0 feet by 8 foot gravel bed, with 3 yards ends. Truck and body painted Coca-Cola yellow. 4 3, 229.12 Less: Allowance for a 1946 International Truck No. 105, Engine No. 17143702 707. 12 Net Difference 2,522.00 (Note-The manufacturer' s excise tax has been taken into consideration in arriving at the above net difference. ) DEA MEADOWS FORD SALES 1 1955 Ford F-600, 130" conventional chassis and cab, with manufacturers rating of 16, 000 poinds, equipped as follows: 8 cylinder engine rated at 132 horsepower 2-speed rear axle Auxiliary rear springs Vacuum booster brakes 7-8.25 X 20 10 ply tires Dual windshield wipers with vacuum booster Dual rear view mirror Heater and defroster Turn signals, front and rear Flasher in ceter of cab Model C-75 Converto twin arm, reverse cam roller action, with 7 inch hydraulic, 60 degree dumping angle, 6 feet by 8 foot gravel bed, with 3 yard ends. Truck and body painted Coco-Cola yellow. $3,229. 12 Less: Allowance for a 1945 International Truck No. 104, Engine No. 23388238 6_07. 12 Net Difference 2, 22.00 (Note-The, manufacturer' s excise tax has been taken into consideration in arriving at the above net difference. ) DEA MEADOWS FORD SALES 1 1955 Ford F-600, 130" conventional chassis and cab, with manufacturers rating of 16, 000 pounds, equipped as follows: 8 cylinder engine rated at 132 horsepower 2-speed rear axle Auxiliary rear springs Vacuum booster brakes 7-8.25 X 20 10 ply tires Dual rear view mirror Heater and defroster Turn signals, front and rear Flasher in center of cab Model C-75 Converto twin arm, reverse Cam roller action, with 7 inch hydraulic, 60 degree dumping angle, 6 - feet by 8 Foot gravel bed, with 3 yards ends. S3,229.12 Truck and body painted Coca-Cola yellow. Less: Allowance for a 1947 Hudson Coupe, No. 113, Engine No. 144075 62112 Net Difference 2, 602.00 (Note-The manufacturer' s excise tax has been taken into consideration in arriving at the above net difference. ) SO The Clerk presented the Declaratory Resolution No. 1-1955 which the appraisers appraised the following trucks and their amounts, 1945 International Truck No. 104 Engine No. 23388238 $150.00 1946 International Truck No. 105 Engine No. 17143702Q200.00 1947 Hudson Coupe No. 113 Engine No. 144075 100.00 All of the above bids were taken under advisement to the City Engineer and Street Commissioner for their tabulation and recommendations. The Board requested that the Clerk prepare a Declaratory Resolution for the appointment of appraisers to appraise the car used by the Building Inspector and also for, the publication to receive bids for a new car for the Building Inspector. The Board renewed the maintance contract for the Ad-O-Lite Service for the "WAlk" and "Don' t Walk" signs on Main Street, The Fire Chief asked that the extension of the water line to be ex- tended to the recent annexation on the Boston Pike be continued as he wated to confer with the City Engineer on the location of fire hydrants. Claims in the amount of P,40, 913.64 were allowed. There being no further business presented on motion duly made, se- conded and carried, the meeting adjourned. Chairman Attest: City Cl k