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psi <br />REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 29, 1988 <br />SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br />MONROE PARK DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY <br />The targeted goal for this activity is to enhance a 2-4 <br />block area through various eligible activities. The total <br />cost of this activity shall not exceed $48,010.00. <br />Ms. Betsy Harriman, Office of Community Development and Ms. Ann <br />Kolata, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Economic <br />Development, advised that these funds will be utilized for public <br />works, landscaping, land acquisition and relocation. <br />Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. <br />Humphreys and carried, the above referred to Contract was <br />approved and executed. <br />APPROVE CONTRACT - DEMOLITION - 1235 & 1237 W. WASHINGTON AND <br />RECONSTRUCTION - 1233 W. WASHINGTON <br />Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to the bid awarded on <br />August 22, 1988 to Harry H. Verkler, Contractor, Inc., for the <br />above referred to project, a Contract in the amount of $54,037.00 <br />is being submitted for Board approval and execution at this <br />time. <br />Mr. James Cronk, 1235 1/2 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, <br />was present and attempted to address the Board regarding this <br />matter. Mr. Cronk was advised by Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar <br />and Board President John Leszczynski that it was inappropriate <br />for him to address the Board at this time regarding this matter. <br />Mr. Cronk continued speaking however and submitted to the Board a <br />letter, the contents of which he read, indicating that he is now <br />living at 1235 1/2 West Washington and it is his intention to <br />also start a business or businesses out of 1235 and 1237 West <br />Washington. Mr. Conk further advised that the original estimate <br />for the demolition of the building at 1235 W. Washington was <br />$10,000.00 but the actual cost of the demolition is considerably <br />higher at this time. <br />At this time, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Contract as <br />submitted be approved and executed subject to the filing of the <br />appropriate Performance Bond required of the Contractor. Ms. <br />Humphreys seconded the motion and it carried. <br />APPROVE CONSTRUCTION. EASEMENT. RESTRICTION AND OPERATING <br />AGREEMENT - SKYWALK FROM CENTURY CENTER TO MARRIOTT HOTEL <br />Ms. Ann Kolata, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Economic <br />Development, advised the Board that the above referred to <br />Agreement submitted to the Board for approval and execution is <br />one that has been under negotiation and discussion for the past <br />two and one-half (2 1/2) years even before the construction of <br />the skywalk. <br />Ms. Kolata further advised that the Agreement contains a <br />provision for Century Center to operate and maintain the skywalk <br />setting the conditions under which it shall be done. She noted <br />that the skywalk is open when Century Center is open and closed <br />when Century Center is closed. She also noted that they will be <br />responsible for such things as heating and cooling maintenance of <br />the skywalk. Further, the Agreement addresses hotel corridor <br />access within the Marriott Hotel to allow handicap access to the <br />skywalk. <br />Ms. Kolata informed the Board that the Agreement further provides <br />for the owners of the buildings to compensate Century Center on <br />an annual basis for fifty per cent (50%) of the operating costs <br />and contains a formula for the sharing of utility costs as well <br />as a provision for cost of living increase. She noted that the <br />term of the Agreement is through the year 2079. Ms. Kolata <br />