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7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd evaluated. The procedures set up have been Work- ing out very well - -Mr. Weaver makes the contacts, and Mr. Harrison Miller Ts assigned for discussion. on relocation.-benefits and procedures.• Our staff perso nel have -been warmly -received; President Wilhelm asked when we enter into -a con tract ral agreement for demolition, will this be split or'will the whole area be =treated as one parcel ? - :Mr-. Be'llinger stated!.-he contemplates two, possibly three contracts, `and' -the plans are to incorporate, in the first demolition contract, all the properties to come down, within the•n'ext six to seven months, which W li include some parce s outside of the post office site. Presi- dent 11ilhelm asked if the time table is set for the contract? Mr. Bellinger said the initial contract documents should be ready "i.n thirty (30) days. However, demolition is not expected to begin before summer of this -year, except possi ly for some isolated work:' Rev. Williams asked after we acquire the property and it is not being used, is there• -a City code where property must belhept up to certain standards? Mr. Bellinger said there is 'a - code,and -we •are re spons ble to see the property is kept in repair, _if necessary, if it is to be used for an interim period, and -- not - be hazardous to the -.Ci-ty. If con demne , it is demolished: Mr. Wiggins asked the question: Does the property owner know what his liability and obligations are - for insurance protection when a building is under optioi in case there is a fire loss and a change in va uation, as in the past there was a differ- ence of opinion by this Commission and the Regional Offic , in Chicago, relative to value after -a fire? Mr. B uce C. Hammerschmidt advised the risk is' on the o ner until option is consummated. Mr. Bel °T inger apprised the staff has been notifying proper- ty owners, by letter, they are responsible for keep - ing t e property in good condition, until closing. Once acquired, we are solely_•responsible for the property. Mr. Wilhelm asked: 91f the property owner has insurance on their property, just because we tae option, it would not cancel the insurance? Mr. H mmerschmidt stated: "No. The-insurance still carries on." -7-