07/08/91 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1991 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CHRISTMAS IN APRIL The targeted goals for this activity are to make housing repairs to thirteen (13) residential units occupied by low/ moderate income (less than eighty per cent (80%) of median) households. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $29,932.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above referred to Contract was approved and executed. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY/CITY - RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM Mr. Ted Leverman, Assistant Director, Bureau of Housing, was present and advised the Board that the Memorandum of Understanding which has been submitted to the Board for approval is the annual agreement with the Housing Authority spelling out use of vouchers in conjunction with the rental rehabilitation program. In his letter to the Board, Mr. Leverman noted that this Memorandum will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in conjunction ;,with their application for the $37,000.00 which has been allocated to South Bend for fiscal year 1991. A Memorandum of Understanding is a requirement of the Rental Rehabilitation Program as stated in the Federal Register (24 CFR 511.40). Mr. Leverman further noted that the Rental Rehabilitation Program provides incentives to investors to rehabilitate their properties by offering deferred, forgiveable loans at 0% interest for up to fifty per cent (50%) of the rehab cost. Tenants displaced by rehabilitation activities are screened to determine their eligibility for a Section 8 housing voucher. Section 8 ,assistance is also available to eligible tenants whose rent exceeds thirty-five per cent (35%) of their adjusted gross income. Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the Memorandum of Understanding be approved and executed. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 - REMODELING OF NEW EQUIPMENT SERVICES BUILDING - 1045 WEST SAMPLE STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that The Troyer Group, Inc., 415 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, Indiana and L.L. Geans, Inc., 56535 Magnetic Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana, have submitted Change Order No. 4 indicating that the Contract amount for the above referred to project be increased by $2,541.00 for a variety of items. Ms. Humphreys therefore made a motion that Change Order No. 4 as submitted be approved and executed. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ACT AS AGENT REGARDING MICHIGAN STREET CURB AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AND REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - MICHIGAN STREET CURB AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS In a letter to the Board, Ms. Cleo Hickey, Downtown Project Manager, Department of Economic Development, requested that the Board act as the Redevelopment Department's agent regarding the Michigan Street proposed improvements. Ms. Hickey noted that plans and specifications have been completed by Mr. Ken Herceg and are now ready for public bid. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the requests be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. L 1 1