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6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd Mr. Crighton said this was a built -up roof and that it was not included in the original specifications as it is structurally considered part of the roof proper of the home. The 5 -1/2 square is on the built -up section. On additional conversations, plus Commissioner Wades concern of the original bids and then getting extras on change orders that amount to more, Mr. Crighton advised that it is his exper- ience that rehabilitation work and reconstruction work is the most difficult type of home repair, as many things are unfore- seen and are not noticeable on inspection and cannot be seen until the work is started. It takes a unique contractor to do this type of work. Damages of this type are hidden damages. Under the guidelines for emergency work we can legally make the changes for the required work. We have to relate to the safety of the occupants. We are doing emergency repairs in this case. This particular item did not constitute an immediate health hazard initially, but it does now. The physical evidence is now apparent. Mr. Edward F. Soltesz, Chairman of the Governmental Coordination Committee of the River Bend Plaza Advisory Committee, offered the following construction suggestion for the rehabilitation of these homes: When we have a roof repair, include the roof in its entirety when rehabilitation is needed for the roof, and not just take a section of it, which would eliminate any added damaged to it, as the discussion here is on the added roof that was not on the original bid. President Nimtz answered they thought this part was not damaged, but when they looked into it, it was. Motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, to approve Change Order No. 1 to with Area Services, Inc., for an of $819.00, for a total contrac 7. PROGRESS REPORTS tseconded by Mr. Wade and carried, Rehabilitation Contract No. 1, increase in contract amount amount of $6,210.48. a. River Bend Plaza Schedule of Activities, R -66: Mr. Louis N. RIVER BEND Wilcox, Director, River Bend Plaza, distributed the Plaza acti- PLAZA ACTIV vity schedule, and a part of the packets, from April 26 through SCHEDULE, September 13, 1975. R -66 b. Fire Plug Award Presentation: Commissioner Wiggins presented a miniature Fire Plug (Sparkyy to Commissioner L. Peter Donaldson, as he was on vacation and absent from the last Commission meeting of April 4, 1975, when the presentations were made to the other Commissioners. Presented to: "Our fellow Commissioner, Mr. Donaldson, on behalf of the South Bend Beautification Foundation. You now are the proud possessor of your own fire plug." =Ulm FIRE PLUG AWARD PRE SENTATION