The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-08-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
(OFFICIALJ

COunc.l OnamDerS, July -, 1911.
Special meeting called to order by
Mayor Washburn.
Roll Call-Present. Aid. Benedict,
Kane, Friedly, McCue, Washburn.
Present 5. Absent D.
The following resolution was of
fered by Mr.. Freddy:
"Whereas, it was heretofore de-
termined to construct trunk sewer
on the north side of Flat river, COM
mencing at the pc mt of intersection
of York street, Riverside Avenue and
Morton street; thence running in a
northwesterly direction along the CEN
ter line of Riverside avenue to Ash
field street; thence running north
along the center ne of Ashfield st.
to the point of intersection of the
center line of Ashfield street and +.
High street. running thence north
westerly along the center line of said
east High street to the west line of
North Bridge street and running
thence in a southwesterly direction
along the north bank of Flat river
and emptying into Flat river south
of the Richardson Silk Co. Dam.
And whereas, the city council have
deemed it advisable to change the
course of said trunkline sewer and
lay it along the bank or Flat river in
stead of along the lines as heretofore
determined, because it will be more
easy to construct it and less expense
to the city.
Whereas, plans, profels and spe-
cifications of such trunk sewer as
changed, are now on file in the Of
flee of the City Clerk Of said city.
Whereas, the city council desires
to receive bids for excavating the
sewer, laying the tile and reflling
trenches and to do all the work and
labor necessary to be done in con-
struct.ng said sewed, now, therefore
be it
Resolved, that the course of the
said trunk line sewer be changed from
the street lines as heretofore deter
mined, and be constructed along the
north bank of fiat river as shown by
plans, plats, profiles and diagrams
thereof, made by r. H. Harrison in
May, 1921 and now on file in the Office
of the City Clerk. And be it
Further resolved, that bids be re-
ceived for performing the work and
labor of excavating for said sewer,
laying the tile and refillings and
trench, until 1880 o'clock local time,
on the afternoon of the 4th day Of
August, A. ID. 1921.
Be it further resolved, that no bid
for such work and labor will be con-
sidered unless it is accompanied by
certified check, draft or certificate
of deposit in the amount of at least
per cent of the bid. Such sums
of money to be forfeited to the said
city as damages in the event the sue
cessful bidder fails, neglects or re-
fuses to enter into a contract to per-
form the work in accordance there
with
Be it also resolved, that the success
full bidder be required to give bond
with sureties to be approved by the
City Council in the amount of at least
% per cent Of the bid to be condi-
toned upon the faithful performance
of the contract in every respect in
accordance with the plans, plats and
profles thereof, and to be forfeited
to the City in the event the contract
or fails to perform any part of the
said agreement.
Be it also resolved, that the city
clerk cause the following notice to
be published in the Belding Banner
News and such other papers or publ
cations as may seem advisable to-
wit:
Notice
Bids will be received at the Office
of the City Clerk until 1880 o'clock p.