07/01/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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"25 REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1986 One Michiana Square Associates, to assume responsibility for the the project and will continue to currently has in respect to the documents. as general partner, will continue development and management of have same liability that it City under the terms of UDAG Mr. Butler asked the Board to approve that transfer of title and also asked the Board to confirm action that has been taken by the Business Development Corporation which waives the 30% partnership participation as indicated in UDAG documents He further stated that the letter submitted to the Board today from Mr. John T. Phair, Managing General Partner, The Holladay Corporation makes both these requests. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Board of Public Works approved the transfer of title to the real estate from One Michiana Square Associates to One Michiana Partners, consented to the waiver by the BDC of its rights under Section 2B of the Loan Agreement and waived the requirements of Section 2H of the Grant Agreement subject to any and all approvals required of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES Ms. Bonnie C. Strycker, Executive Director, Youth Service Bureau, submitted to the Board for approval an Agreement for the Provision of Youth Services between the City and the private not -for -profit Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County, Inc. which provides for counseling, educational programs, shelter care and employment services to residents of South Bend. The term of the Agreement is July 1, 1986 until December 31, 1986. The Agreement further indicates that compensation for services performed is $44,455.00. Pursuant to the requirements of the Agreement, Ms. Strycker submitted to the Board a Certificate of Insurance for excess liability coverage and stated that a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1.5 Million as required will be forwarded in the near future. Mr. Vance thanked Ms. Strycker and the Youth Service Bureau for the services rendered to the community over the years on the City's behalf. Mr. Vance stated that Youth Service Bureau becoming a private not -for -profit organization is a major step forward and with recognition by the United Way the YSB funding base will be broadened. Deputy Mayor Craig Hartzer was present and echoed the sentiments of Mr. Vance and stated that on behalf of the Mayor and the City administration he would like to thank Ms. Strycker and Mr. Jon Hunt who have worked in this endeavor. He stated that the Youth Service Bureau will continue to provide the same important services to the community which includes St. Joseph County, Mishawaka and South Bend. YSB becoming a private not -for -profit organization reflects the results of endeavors by the City to have various groups in the private sector take over the provision of services currently being funded by the City. Mr. William Hojnacki, President, Youth Service Bureau Board of Directors, was present and stated that he sees this action as a real challenge to all involved with YSB and is uncertain of the future but excited about the challenge. Ms. Barnard stated that it speaks very highly of the program to get an affirmative vote from United Way especially when their funds are being split. Ms. Barnard wished Ms. Strycker, Mr. Hojnacki and the staff of YSB good luck in their new endeavor.