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Office of the Board of Works
City of Richmond, Indiana
Friday, September 18, 1936.
The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of
Richmond, Indiana, met in the office of said Board,
Friday, September 18, 1936, at 9 :00 otclock A. M. Messrs .
Joseph M. vdaltermann, Simeon Hodgin and William Kelley,
Jr. , being present, the followin proceeding were had,
to-wit :
The minutes of the proceeding meeting were approved
as read.
Mr. Clayton Knight appeared before the board with a
device and proposition of a light he had patented for
slowing up traffic at school buildings . The light to be
operated from interior of building. The price on these
lights to be $10.00 per pair. After the matter had been
discussed by the Board, it was referred to the School
Board.
The Mayor reported that complaints had been
received regarding crushed rock at the various filling
stations being washed on to sidewalks . It was decided
that each station should keep their walks clean.
Estimates on repairing the damaged police car were
received, one from the Economy Body Shop for $120. 60,
and one from Hershauers Body Shop for $104.75 . The Board
agreed it would be better purchase a new car in its
place . The Board agreed to receive bids for new car,
October 2nd. The matter was referred to City Purchasing
Agent Stevens .
City Engineer Hodgin presented the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 10-1936
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, has
heretofore undertaken the construction of Sewage
Treatment Works to serve said City and the inhabitants
thereof, which project is being financed in part under
a grant from the Federal Emergency Administration of
Public Works, an agency of the United States of America;
and
WHEREAS, the breakdown of estimated cost, approved
by the State Director, P W A, on April 20, 1936, shows
the following classified items, to-wit:
( 1 ) Preliminary y� 307.83
(2 ) Lands, etc . 2,959.80
( 3 ) Construction cost
(a ) Construction 467,329 .05
(b ) Contingencies 3,710.34
Total construction cost $471,039.39
(4 ) Engineering, Est . , based on total construction
cost
( a ) Design $11,775.99
(b ) Inspection 14,131. 18
25,907.17
( 5 ) Legal, etc. 360.00
( 6) Interest 0
(7 ) Miscellaneous 101.81
Total funds allocated for
project, including premium
$500,676.00
WHEREAS, said individual amounts as set out for
said several items represent the maxium amount which
may be expended for such items, provided, however,
that if required the Board of Public Works & Safety
of the City of Richmond may by resolution transfer
funds to any of said items from the unexpended and
unobligated surplus in any of the other items; and
VIHEREAS, it is necessary under the regulations
of the Federal Eiiergency Administration of Public
Works that the funds in any of said items shall be
sufficient to meet the expenditures under said items ;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana:
Section 1. That the above breakdown of estimated
cost, approved by the State Director, P W A, on April
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20, 1936, be and is hereby revised in the following
form, to-wit:
( 1) Preliminary 307.83
(2 ) Lands, etc. 2,960.80
(3) Construction cost
(a) Construction 471,034.59
(b ) Unexpended balance 4.08
471,938.67
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(4) Engineering, based on total construction
(a) Design $11,775.86
(b ) Inspection 14,131.03
8125,906.89
(5) Legal, etc. 360.00
( 6) Interrest
(7 ) Miscellaneous 101.81
Total funds allocated for project
including bond premium $500,676.00
Section 2. That Mr. F. M. Logan, State Director,
Indiana, Public Works Administration, be and is hereby
requested by this Board to examine, consider, and approve
said revised breakdown of estimated cost and that the
City Clerk of the City of Richmond be and is hereby
instructed to furnish six certified copies of this
Resolution to said State Director for his consideration
and for the purpose herein set out .
The foregoing was adopted unanimously by the Board.
Mr. Hodgin then presented the following letter from
Mr. Charles Hurd:
Board of Public Works & Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen: Docket No. 8437
Richmond, Indiana
Sewage Treatment Works
Under the terms of the contract for engineering service
entered into the 08th day of August, 1934 by and between
Charles H. Hurd, Consulting Engineer, and the City of
Richmond, which contract provides for engineering service
in the construction of Sewage Treatment Works for the
City of Richmond, we are giving you herein our final
report on the construction of Division I under contract
with Maxlrmscher & Sons, Inc. , of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
"The Richmond Sewage Treatment Works project was
legally advertised and proposals received March 18,
1935 and a contract for the construction of. the
Sewage Treatment Plant, designated as Division I of
the project, was awarded to Max Irmscher & Sons, Inc. ,
of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in amount of 8295,040.00 on
April 1, 1935. The net price of contract, after making
adjustments for alternates and modifications through
change orders, as of this date is 288,276.81.
Construction on this project was begun on May 16, 1935
and completed on September 4, 1936.
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From the time of beginning of construction until
the date of completion, we have given engineering
supervision and inspection to the work covering all
structural and mechanical details and have performed
such other engineering service as required in checking
and approving plans and specifications for equipment.
and special construction, furnished by manufacturers
and the Contractor, in order that the completed
construction and plant should comply with the plans
and specifications for the work, which plans and
specifications are a part of the contract .
Complete records have been _mde from time to time
of construction activities with monthly reports showing
the progress of the work, including the erection of
equipment. Monthly estimates have been certified to
the City, under the terms of the contract, showing the
work completed by the Contractor during each calendar
month, to be used as a basis for monthly payments to
the Contractor by the City.
Upon the completion of the construction work and
the installation, of equipment under the construction
contract, the ConstltingEngineer has made final inspec-
tion of the project to determine whether the work has
been carried on in compliance with the plans and speci-
fications and fully in accordance with the terms and
provisions of the contract.
Based upon our examination of :materials and equip-
ment entering into the work, our examination of detail
plans and specifications, and our periodical and final
inspection, we are of the opinion that the construction
of the Sewage Treatment Works project is in compliance
with the true spirit of the plans and specifications
and has been completed under the terms of the contract.
Subject to the guarantee under the surety bond,
which is made a part of the construction contract , in
which the Contractor and the Surety agree to remove
and replace any defective or unsuitable material,
equipment, or structure which may be apparent or which
may develop, or which may result from inferior workman-
ship, within a period of one year from the date of
acceptance of the work by the City of Richmond, as
Consulting Engineer for the City of Richmond, I hereby
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approve said construction under the contract with Max
Irmscher & Sons, Inc . , of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and
recommend its acceptance by the City of Richmond.
I feel that is my duty to further add that our
relations with the Contractor have been extremely
satifactory, and at all times the Contractor has shown
a disposition to carry out his contract in full comp-
liance with the specifications ; that the completed
construction should redound to his pride and credit
and should be a source of gratification to the City.
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In connection with the communication from Mr. Hurd
the Following resolution was unanimously adopted by the
Board. .
RESOLUTION No. 11-1936
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
CITY OF RICHMOND, I NDIANA
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, by
and through its Board of Public Works and Safety
under date of April 1, 1935, entered into a contract
with Max Irmscher & Sons, Inc. , of Fort Wayne, Indiana
for the construction of Division I of the Sewage
Treatment Works for the City of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, the work under said contract has been
prosecuted and completed in a manner extremely satin-
2actory to the City of Richmond and in complia?Ice with
the terms and provisions of said contract, as evidenced
by the report of the City' s Consulting Engineer, dated
September 16, 1936, approving said work;
NOW, THEREFORE,• BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Board accepts the work, under said
contract entered into on the 1st day of April, 1935
with Max Irmscher & Sons, Inc. , subject to the
provisions of said contract and to the guarantees
of the Contractor and the Contractor' s Surety
contained therein.
City Engineer Hodgin brought up the subject of
insuring the various items tz hn xslxzTr.7& at the Sewage
Disposal Plant . He stated thet.replace?'nent valuee ofi'sore
itemsrat plant. Were . such as to _.note;j.ust•. fy 'the prem.iun.: _?
Charged=ontinsurance, and recommended the elimination
of those items. He estimated the amount $1,197.00 on
the machinery and equipment , and recommended Hartford
Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company for the
insurance on those items. It was then adopted by the
Board that the policy be divided between the Pilgrim
& Frauman Agency, and the Roland Cutter Agency. The
boiler insurance to be added to the present policy.
On the matter of insuring the buildings for fire,
windstorm, and explosion the policy was given to the
Harrington-Hoch, Agency, after some discussion.
Various agencies having submitted figures.
Robert Reid appeared before the Board regarding
the Richmond Civic Orchestra. Mr. Dail Cox, of Earlham
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College, the Director of the orchestra then spoke of the
concert to be held at ampitheatre in Glen Miller Park on
Sunday, October 4th, urging the support of the City. He
stated conceits would be given during fall and winter
with various out -of-town artists appearing. He then
asked for the six sound amplifiers to be installed for
the concert on October 4th. As the account for recreation
on Roosevelt Hill is exhausted, Mr. Hess, Supt. of the
Light Plant agreed to install the sound equipment, and
no bill would be rendered to the City. The Board then
adopted the same .
Frank D. Howells appeared before the Board regarding
the Young Republican Club putting a sign across I,iain
Street from the Richman store to the Colonial building.
Permission granted.
The Huff-Reeves, Agency, submitted bid for insurance
on new police radio tower, the estimated value placed on
the tower being 1,600.00. After some discussion the
matter was referred to the City Engineer for investigation.
Street Commissioner Burkhardt reported a new truck
was needed for the Street Department . The Clerk was ordered
to prepare specifications and bids be received.
Permission was granted to C. Edward Ruch to cut curb
at 2615 East Main street . Permission was also granted to
Ross Hindsley to cut curb on North 12th street , north of
bridge .
The City Controller reported the amount of 832.10
received as the city' s share from the baseball game of
September 13th. Also 3. 64 from the concession.
Claims for the. amount of S7,867. 61 were allowed
after which the Board adjourned.
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l/ Mayor. -
Attest :
City Clerk.-