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South Bend edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 24, 1981 5. OLD BUSINESS (continued) a. continued... tak n place, but we have not had any problem meet - ing with the residents as reflected:by the fact that we a e moving very quickly on those properties. Ann Kolata highlighted the aspects of the contract with Historic Landmarks Foundation. Historic Land- marks will be identifying those houses recommended for moving, specific locations north of Bronson Street that those houses should be moved to. They are going to be providing designs for new construc- tiori that would be compatible with the existing architecture in the neighborhood, and are going to recommend some exterior rehabilitation for existing houses. A second portion of their program will be to provide a marketing brochure promoting the residential neigh- borhood. The information on design and house moving wil be complete by the end of October, and the bro- chure will be completed by the end of the year. Their total compensation is $5,500.00. Mr. Nimtz is on the board of Historic Landmarks Foun- dation of Indiana so he disqualified himself and pla ed Vice President Robinson in the chair. Ms. Auburn stated a concern about the status of the office in the Monroe- Sample area. Mr. McMahon stated that -e had hoped to open the office in une, but were delayed until now. The temporary office will open next week at 710 South Columbia Street. Ms. Auburn stated that residents in that area should have acc ss to any and all services that will help them in the rel cation process. Mr. tan( Ms. and not McMahon explained that we soon plan to outline a year plan for a housing program and housing assis- e in the industrial area. Auburn stated another concern about gentrification hoped that the assistance we are going to give does further displace low income people. 10