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0 IA NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd the contractor removed the old floor, termites were discovered, which had completely infested the floor joists. [The bid for the extermination showing the location of the termites was in- cluded in the packet also]. Since the conditions affected the immediate safety of the occupants, the extermination was ordered for the structure and staff has issued a Chief Inspector's Proceed Order to replace the infested joists. The Change Order covers the replacement of five 2" x 6" x 30' floor joists, 16" on center, at a cost of $209.00. The termites have been exterminated. Staff recommended the approval of the above change order. Motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Cira and carried, for the approval of Change Order No. 1 to Rehabilitation Contract No. 65, for an increase in contract amount of $209.00, or an amended contract total of: $4,121.00. COMMISSIONERS CONGRATULATED During the discussion period on Item 6d, the Mayor entered the Com- mission meeting and the Chair temporarily recessed the meeting to recognize The Honorable Peter J. Nemeth, the new Mayor of South Bend, and to extend a hearty welcome and congratulations. The Mayor congratulated the Commissioners on their -re- appointments. to the Commission and also congratulated the new member, Mr. Lloyd E. Robinson, Sr. In an air of jubilance with the Mayor's arrival, the Mayor stated, it is good to be here and I am sure you will con - ti ue the good work you have been doing. I wish you the best of su cess in the New Year -- especially on our downtown area." President Nimtz thanked the Mayor, and added: "Mayor, I can assure you--although my tenure on this Commission has not been too long- - that I watched it with great interest through the years as a member on the Board of Trustees, and I can assure you that we have great interest in seeing that downtown South Bend continues to grow.and to develop. I know most of us here are old time residents of South Bend and we are interested in seeing that this community continues to thrive and go forward, and we can assure you of our continued cooperation with you on downtown South Bend." Th to At Mayor further extended his thanks, and said, "We are certainly eking forward to working with each and every one of you toward ! successful completion of the downtown renewal program." the departure of the Mayor, the meeting re- convened. - 14 -