HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-05-1954 62 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1954.
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, November 5, 1954, at the hour of 9:00 o' clock A.M. (CST) . Mr.
Coleman presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Hodgin
and Mr. Chambers. The following business was had, to-wit:
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the previous
meeting were dispensed with.
Mrs. Albert Williams, President of Mothers Study Uroup of Nicholson
School and a number of other parents, asked the Board to make some
provision for the safety of children crossing North 10th Street to
go to school. The Board referred this matter to Captain Juerling to
make a study and. recommendation.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered a tree
to be removed from the northeast corner of 18th and East Main Street.
This tree is obstructing the view of motorist seeing the traffic light
located at this intersection.
The Board ordered yellow curb painted on the south side of South 20th
and Main Streets.
The Clerk presented proofs of publication printed in the Richmond
Palladium-Item, a newspaper on the dates of October 22 and 29, 1954,
that sealed bids would be received on this date for three (3) new
Police cars. The proofs were received and ordered filed.
The following bids were opened and read aloud:
DEA MEADOWS FORD SALES,INC.
3— 1955 Mainline Ford automobiles equipped with 6 cylinder
engine, large heater and defrosters, seal covers, door
covers, back panel covers, spare wheel, tire, oil filter,
oil bath air cleaner, alternating type generator, and
Federal Siren 66LAR with no brake with 7" front lens and
3 3/4" rear lens.
The prive for the three (3) units shall be $3429. 48 plus
two (2) 1953 Chevrolets and one . 1953 Ford Police cars as
identified to bidder by the Police department.
V-8 Engines are available at �+$p62.50 extra per unit.
KURDY CHEVROLET, INC.
1— 1955 Chegrolet 150 - '2 door Sedan 6 Cylinder ; 1781.25
Airflow Heater and Defroster 72.80
Fiber Seat Covers 30,50
A. C. Oil Filter 12.90
Total $1897.45
Less Federal Excise Tax 11 .80
$1777. 5
Federal Model 66LAR Chrome Siren with
7" Front Lens, 3 3/4" rear Lens and
Weather Guard 122.50
Alternating Type Generator (12Volt) 2023
Total $2102. 1g
Less allowance for 1953 Ford 2 Door
Sedan #15 92 18
Net Difference $1150.00
If the above model car is desired with
the V8 Engine, please add $75.00 to the
above Net Difference.
The foregoing bid is submitted with the understanding
that the vehicle can be delivered complete within 30
days of receipt of the order with the exception of the
alternating generator. Because of Chevrolet' s change-
over from a 6 volt system to a 12 volt system on their
1955 models, the manufacturers ofthe alternating ge-
erators will not be able to supply this item for use on
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the 6 cylinder models until some time after December 15th
1954 , and on the 8 cylinder models until some time after
January 1, 1955.
1- 1955 Chevrolet 150 - 2 Door Sedan $1781. 25
6 Cylinder
Airflow Heater & Defroster 72.80
Fiber Seat Covers 30. 50
A.C. Oil Filter 12. 90
$1897.45
Less Federal Excise Tax .80 -
Federal Model 66LAR Chrome Siren with 1 119119. 80
7" Front Lens, 3 3/4H Rear Lens and
Weather Guard 122,50
Alternating Type Generator (12Volt) 202.03
$2102.18
Less Allowance for 1953 Chevrolet
2 Door Sedan #25
Net Difference 1002. 18
1100.00
If the above model car is desired with
the V8 Engine, please add75.00 to the
Net Difference.
The foregoing bid is submitted with the understanding
that the vehicle can be delivered complete within 30
days of receipt of the order with the exception of the
alternating generator. Because of Chevrolet' s change-
over from a 6 volt system to a 12 volt system on their
1955 models, the manufacturers of the alternating gen-
erators will not be able to supply this item for use on
the 6 cylinder models until some time after December 15,
1954, and on the 8 cylinder models until some time after
January 1, 1955.
1- 1955 Chevrolet 150 - 2 Door Sedan 1781. 25
6 Cylinder
Airflow Heater & Defroster 72. 80
Fiber Seat Covers 30.50
A. C. Oil Filter 12. 90
1'1897. 5
Less Federal Excise Tax 119. 80
Federal Model 66LAR Chrome Siren with
7" Front Lens, 3 3/4H Rear Lens and
Weather Guard 122.50
Alternating Type Generator ( 12Volt) 202.03
$2102. 18
Less Allowance for 1953 Chevrolet
2 Door Sedan #21 1002. 18
Net Difference $ll00.00
If the above model car is desired with
the V8 Engine, please add S75.00 to the
above Net Difference,
The foregoing bid is submitted with the understanding
that the vehicle can be delivered complete within 30
days of receipt of the order with the exception of the
alternating generator. Because of Chevrolet' s change-
over from a volt system to a 12 volt system on their
1955 models, the manufacturers of the alternating gen-
erators will not be able to supply this item for use on
the 6 cylinder models until some time after December 15,
1954 , and on the 8 cylinder models until some time after
January 1, 1955.
The Clerk presented the appraisers valuation for the following trade-ins:
1953 Ford, #A3UG 155042 c36o0.00
1953 Chevrolet, #LAA237593 500. 00
1953 Chevrolet, ##LAA1o83911 600. 00
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All of the above bids were referred to the City Engineer and Police
Chief for their study and recommendations.
The Board awarded the following curb cut:
Y.W. C.A. North 9th and "A" Streets for walk for storm
water main.
The following Preliminary Assessment Rolls were unanimously adopted
by the Board:
978-195.4 - N.W. 17th from "B" to Peacock Road
Curb, gutter and sidewalk
979-1954 — S.W. 16th from Main to "A" Street
Curb, gutter and sidewalk,
983-1954 - N.W. 17th from Main to "B" Street
Curb, gutter and sidewalk east side
984-1954 - N.W. 16th from "B10 to Peacock Road
Curb, gutter and sidewalk west side
Claims in the amount of h7276. 85 were allowed.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, se-
conded and carried, the meeting adjourned.
N l 1. sJ��-sue
'Chairman
Attest:
Ci y Clerk