12-16-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1974 IREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) IRESOLUTION NO. 457 -74 (CONTINUED) SECTION I. That the resolution adopted by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend on the 9th day of December, 1974, finding that the hereinafter described real estate is not necessary to the public use and is no longer needed and is not set aside by the State of Indiana or the City of South Bend for public purposes, and further finding that the valuation of each parcel of real estate is established in the amount set forth after each parcel, is hereby approved and confirmed. SECTION II. The real estate described herein is now ordered sold to the Department of Redevelopment of the City of South Bend for the total sum of Thirteen Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($13,400.00), said sum being the aggregate amount of the appraised value of each parcel of real estate, and said real estate being described as follows: Parcel No. Legal Description Price 59 -25 Lot 2 Elder Place Addition, commonly known $ 675.00 as 115 E. Elder Street 59 -37 Lot 14 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 725.00 as 209 E. Elder Street 66 -9 Lot 30 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 800.00 as 210 E. Elder Street 66 -14 Lot 24 and 25 Elder Place Addition, E. Elder 1,500.00 Street 66 -22 Lot AI and AJ Comm. Sub., commonly known as 450.00 121 E. Paris Street 66 -26 Lot 40 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 750.00 as 129 E. Paris Street 66 -33 Lot 47 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 800.00 as 211 E. Paris Street 76 -7 Lot 70 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 850.00 as 218 E. Paris Street 76 -14 Lot 63 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 825.00 as 140 E. Paris Street 76 -16 Lot 61 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 825.00 as 132 E. Paris Street 76 -17 Lot 60 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 825.00 as 128 E. Paris Street 59 -42 Lot 19 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 650.00 as 229 E. Elder Street 59 -35 Lot 12 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 725.00 as 201 E. Elder Street 59 -33 Lot 10 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 700.00 as 145 E. Elder Street 66 -8 Lot 31 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 800.00 as 214 E. Elder Street 66 -15 Lot 23 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 750.00 as 132 E. Elder Street 66 -30 Lot 44 Elder Place Addition, commonly known 750.00 as 147 E. Paris Street SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, explained that the resolution approved the sale of certain lots of real estate acquired through substandard demolition, lien or foreclosure. He stated that the Department of Redevelopment had offered to purchase the lots at the appraised figures, and he indicated that the lots were vacant with no buildings standing. He stated that it was hoped a park eventually could be constructed on the site. He stated that the Board of Public Works had approved a resolution to sell the lots for a total of $13,400. Councilman Miller wondered if the land was purchased back from Redevelopment. Councilman Horvath indicated that the property in question surrounded the park and was not includec in the purchase from Redevelopment. Mrs. Marzy Bauer, Planner for the Department of Redevelopment, stated that a quitclaim deed had been issued to the Park Department. She indicated that the resolution was necessitated. Councilman Parent made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Taylor. Councilma Serge talked about the number of burn -outs in certain areas. He wondered about the procedure used if an-adjoining property owner desired to purchase one of the lots in question. Mr. Roemer stated that a standard procedure was followed and the lots were advertised for sale. Councilman Miller