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.- . I . STORM SEWER Between Baxter and Fairfield from Hawthorne to Marshall Avenue Ditch (814) Wildish Construction Co. D&D Backhoe Service Shur-Way Contractors Kenneth R. Bostick Constr' Cushing Bros. Inc. 3,900.00 5,421. 00 5,486.00 5,925.00 6,560.00 2,425.00 1,960.00 Engr Est 3,750.00 Completion Date: July 1, 1972 PUblic Works Department recommended award of contract to Wildish Construction on their bid of $10,511.00 ($15.58 per front foot) on the 43rd Aven~e paving project, subject to a week's delay allowing the property owner to decide whether to accept that bid, since the Engineer's estimate is $ll to $l2 per front foot. (Property owner okayed bid June 19, 1972.) On Poplar Park project estimated additional cost of $1.31 per front foot will be incurred for storm sewer. The Department recommended holding until the June 12,l972 Council meeting award of bids on paving streets in 11th Addition Edgewood Estates and in Loma Vista Park Subdivision, as well as sewer construction in both developments. Director said since only one bid was received on each of the sewer p~ojects, they would be rebid and the paving bids ,held until the new bids are aw arde d. Director noted that owners of property affected by the project between 3rd and 4th from Mill to the east were contacted, and the majority favor accepting the low bid submitted although it is considerably higher than the engineers' estimate. Also noted that bids are listed for sewer on Baxter Street held from last November. The Department recommended award of contract to low bidders on all projects other than those to be held or rebid. " '- Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to award contracts to the low bidders on the projects as recommended; hold Items 3 and 6; and rebid Items 11 and 13. A letter of protest on paving streets in Loma Vista Park from Hugh Gobler was noted and a map displayed to show Council members his ownership. Rollcall vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried 'unanimously. II - ITEMS CONSIDERED WITH ONE MOTION Previously discussed at'comnUttee meeting May 17,1972 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Beal,' Hershner, Campbell, and Bradshaw). Those minutes appear below printed in italics. A. Affirmative Action Program - As the result of twoJtudies concerning employment practices of the City with regard to minorities and women, copies of which were previously distributed to Council members, the Human Rights Commission recommended an Affirmati ve Action Program and requested the Council to adopt a resolution endorsing the recommendation. A letter was read from Bobbie Ed- wards, chairman of the Human Rights. Commission, urging the Council to support the efforts of the Commission and City staff to improve employment opportunity for all members of the Ci ty' s work force regardless of sex or race. The recom- mended action program was also read. Man,ager said t~e City administration concurs with the recommendations in the statement of action and has implemented those possible. He commended members of the Human Rights Commission; Theo Allen, chairman of the commission subcom- mittee; Mr. Edwards; and Lew Peters of the Man?ger's staff, for their efforts in behalf of problems of the minority groups. Mr. Edwards said the Action Program is a positive step and will serve as an example to other communities. ' He said he feels Eugene is well ahead of most cities in trying to resolve problems before they become too great. Mrs. Beal expressed pleasure in the presentation of ' the Action Program, com- menting on the two years work spent since the subject of City employment prac- tices was first brought to the Council. She said she was delighted that regula- tions have been drawn and that the Ci ty administration intends to follow through, saying rules mean nothing unless there is real, honest, and honorable determina- tion on the part of those responsible to enforce them in the spirit in which they were intended. Mrs. Campbell also expressed' appreciation to the Human Rights Commission and said she. felt the work would serve as an example to other cities. IL/~ 5/22/72 - 8