RM 10-15-76 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

8. BID OIPENING (Cont'd Mr. Brownell advised the next part of their bid is Exhibit 4, Redeveloper's Affidavit of Non - Collusion, signed by Robert E. Soderberg; Exhibit 5, Redeveloper's Statement for Public Dis- closure; and we have another envelope that is marked, "Confi- dential" which contains Exhibit 6. Mr. Brownell said Mr. Soderberg gave him their site plan earlier, aid he displayed the plan and explained the building plans. They have an option to purchase the Katz Building which they will tear d )wn that is located on the corner of Main and West Colfax. Peoples First Federal Savings and Loan Association propose to buy this land f om us and purchase the mentioned building and land from Dr. Katz. The Chair called on Mr. Soderberg for any further comments he may w.sh to add. Mr. Soderberg stated Mr. Brownell covered basically what they hope t do. "The most significant thing is the razing of the Katz build - i g. It has a significant detrimental effect on our business and oi our building, and so the context of this, we hope, is to clean tie whole corner up. It would be a significant improvement for our b siness and we hope for our downtown." Tie Chair asked if the Commissioners have any questions of Mr. S derberg. There being none, the Chair stated he believes the proper motion to be made is that this bid be received and referred t Legal Counsel. Mr. Kevin J. Butler, Commission Legal Counsel, c ncurred. 01 motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously c rried, the bid from Peoples First Federal Savings and Loan Associ- at,ion of St. Joseph County is to be received and referred to L gal Counsel. Disposition Parcel No. 2 -6B: L gal Notice appeared in The South Bend Tribune and Tri- County DISPOSITION N ws on September 24, 1976, and affidavits showing Proof of Publica- PARCEL NO. t on were available. Advertisement was for Parcels 2 -6A and 2 -6B. 2 -6B, R -66 The Chair then asked Mr. Brownell if he has received any bids on Disposition Parcel No. 2 -6B, and Mr. Brownell stated he had none for Disposition Parcel No. 2 =6B. The Chair then stated, no bids having been received for this parcel, t e Commission can now proceed to negotiate with any potential b yer for 90 days at a price not less than the minimum bid price; t en after that we can negotiate for any length of time. Derbeck asked if we had any potential buyers, and Mr. Brownell ised that we do and we have discussed this matter with Mr. Sonne- n who is interested in the property. - 15 -