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6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd On motioi by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. Wilhelm, Resoluti )n No. 282 was approved and unanimously carried. b. R solution No. 283: This Resolution is to concu that the Commission is in support of the Code Enf rcement Program proposed for the near North- east sec ion of the community. It is the staff's plan to submit a resolution to the South Bend Common Council, on Monday evening, December 8, 1969, for their co sideration to approve the program and authorization to submit the application -for funds to HUD. Mr. Bellinger apprised our Commission and staff will play an important roll in this project and that this will be s- rictly a code enforcement project, and not a rehabilitation program, such as LaSalle Park. It is a preventative program and only a few of the properties will have to be ac- quired and should not exceed 20. This Program of- fers Fed ral assistance funding to rehabilitate the dwelling!, with low- interest loans of 3% to property owners qualifying, and also a provision for grants up to $3,000 for rehabilitation of dwellings to qualifie low- income property owners. Some 40 blocks are involved, encompassing approximately 220 acres, comprisec of 850 to 855 dwelling units, of which about 325 will be in need of repair. Six meetings with area residents have been held, at which time the program was fully explained. Most of these meetings were well attended. A sound base has been established for the Project Area Committee, consisting of a broad representation of area residents. HUD representatives have taken a tour of the area and have found it to be eligible and recommend submitting the application to the Common Council at the earliest possible date. The staff met with the Common Council yesterday to review the application. This is a col- laborated effort with the Area Plan Commission, City Engineer, Building Department and the Department of Redevelopment. Many hours have been spent over a period of almost a year. President Wiggins asked the properties that have to be acquired and whether they will go through this office or the City, and who will be responsible for demolition? Mr. Bellinger apprised the Building De- partment will be responsible for demolition and that the ost of demolition will be paid out of project c sts. This program does not include land acquisiti n, except for street widening pruposes, if necess ry. The City does not take title to the -5- RESOLUTION NO. 283, CODE ENFOCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION