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6. NEWIBUSINESS, Continued- Mr. Wiggins: This is just a case of typing, the form came up in a little different format so it looks different but the wording is the same. Mr. Brownell then read the memo from Mr. Richard Pfeiffer for recommen- dation for approval of this Change Order. Motion was made by Mr. Donaldson, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried for the approval of Change Order No. l to Rehab Contract SECD2 /PR /CS -8/61. ThelChair recognized Mr. Robinson who made the following statement. I an not sure if this is in the realm of our jurisdiction but it was bro ght to my attention this past week that when the Redevelopment Dep rtment and /or Bureau of Housing award contracts, they are supposed to hav an established wage rate and this past year we went through quite a ses ion with Mr. Harcus' predecessor when he wanted to lower the wage sca e in this town..and at that time we unanimously agreed that the wage sca a would remain as is so that everyone would get a fair and equitable wage. This week I was made aware of the fact that for one particular cra t, the wage rate is lower than it is supposed to be for the prevailing-! rate, so I want to know, if I would make a motion, could we get the rate the are using now to see if they need to be updated or whatever, so the wor men or mechanics on the job are receiving the proper wage. Mr. Brownell: I should think we could get that by simple request, can't we r. Harcus? Mr. Harcus: I would think so, we can bring in the package and give you copies from them, also we are in contact with HUD since you have notified us I and we will find out what their position is on the prevailing wage rate in South Bend. Mr. Brownell: We talked about this before the meeting, normally when the wage rates are changed they are published and we can get them out of the reg ster. In the past I went to Frank Alford for this, now Anita is here and I would assume that she can help you. Mr. Harcus: I sought recourse through Wayne on this and from Wayne's counsel, 1 am going to the Federal Register that is upstairs on the 14th floor and research it myself. I am also calling Eleanor Granger in Indian - apo is HUD office, so that we can apply the prevailing wage rates as they app 'y in South Bend. Mr. Brownell: I think it is just a matter that they weren't aware that the a was a change and if there is one in the register, they certainly wil pick it up. Mr. Mr. Mr. reg, Robinson: OK, then we will have those wage rates at the next meeting? Brownell: You will have them before the next meeting, how soon Jim? Harcus: As soon as Eleanor responds and I am able to find this in the ster, I will work it through as expeditiously as I can.