HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 03-17-6017 Marlch 1960
11:00 -A.M.
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Redevelopment Department Office
129 West Colfax Avenue
Themeeting was called to order by Mr. Clyde E. Williams, Sr., Vice Presi-
dent.
Commissioners present and answering to roll call:
Mr. Clyde E. Williams, Sr., Vice President
Mr. James G. Louis, Secretary
Mr. Virgil A. Place
Absent;
Mr.
Mr.
The Vice Preside
Also pi esent:
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Fred J. Helmen, President
Frank G. Koczan
nt declared a quorum present.
Henry Sucher, Executive Director
James Neidigh, Assistant Director
Frederick K. Baer, Attorney
I. A IPIBIOWAIL. OF WIINWTZS;
On motion made by Mr. Louis, seconded by Mr. Place, minutes of
the: meeting of March 3, 1960 were unanimously approved as read
an the following business was discussed:
II. A I{"'ROTA1L, OF BI[IL.ILS
Sample Street Project Fund:
1410.19 Postage $49.60
Up n motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously approved, the
cl im for payment was endorsed by a majority of the Commission
rn mbers.
III. ®rricz KWURH"M Elie T
Bids received from the Royal -McBee Corporation and International
BILLSiness Machines Corporation were presented to the Commission
for their decision on the purchase of a Standard Electric Typewriter
for use in the newly established office of the Bookkeeper.
On motion made by Mr. Place, seconded by Mr. Williams, the Com-
mission unanimously decided to award the purchase of the 17" Stand-
ard IBM Electric Typewriter at the quoted price of $429. 10 to the
International Business Machines Corporation.
IV . (CdD1FA9I`RACC7f A'lrT®1Rifi ky
AE a next matter of business, the Commissioners proceeded to a
discussion pertaining to the employment of an attorney to handle all
co tractual matters of the Commission. Mr. Sucher advised that the
services of an attorney were necessary to handle all legal matters in-
volving the acquisition of the parcels of land in the Sample Street area,
leasing contracts, title examination, demolition contracts and bond issue.
Af�er a full- discussion thereof and on motion duly made, seconded, and
un nimously passed it was
RESOLVED that Frederick K. Baer be and he is hereby
employed as contract attorney' of the Sample Street Re-
newal Project to handle all legal matters involved in the
acquisition of the parcels of real estate, title examina-
tion, Teases, demolition contracts, bond issue, and such
other services as maybe required. Fees to be based on
the Schedule of Fees published by the St. Joseph County
Bar Association, which - schedule became effective
January 1, 1960. Further
RESOLVED that a copy of said Schedule of Fees be made
a part of these minutes. J
V. ]PALOGIRIESS; IRjEIP®jRT
Sample Street Project:
Mr. Sucher reported the revisions necessary in the project budget Budget
due to increased engineering estimates approved by the City Engin-
ee r and a representative of the Engineering Division of the Urban
Renewal Administration.
S mple copies of a brochure ( "Sample Street Renewal Project Brochure
and YOU! ") , designed to inform the residents of the project
area of acquisition and relocation procedures, were distributed
to the Commissioners for their review and comments. Mr. Baer
will review for legal considerations and further discussion at the
n xt regular meeting.
Eter a brief discussion, it was decided that Mr. Sucher and Acquisition
r. Baer review the appraisals of the parcels in the project
-ea for their report to the Commission of the recommended
:quisition prices.
Linden School - General Neighborhood Renewal Project:
Submission of the Application to the Common Council for ap- Application
p oval and filing has been temporarily delayed due to a revised
issue of the Urban Renewal Manual. The new manual may re-
quire modifications, etc., to the present documentation. The
office of the Commission should receive their copy of the manual
within the next few days.
ral:
Sucher reported that all required elements of the Compre-
ssive Plan have been submitted to the Regional Office in
icago, Illinois.
On m tion made by Mr. Place, seconded by Mr. Williams, and unanimously
carri d, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
e
lmen, President James G. quis, Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 10
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, GOVERNING BODY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
EI�iPL YING CONTRACT ATTORNEY OF THE SAMPLE STREET RENEWAL
PROJE T .
RESOLVED that Frederick K. Baer be and he is hereby employed
as contract attorney of the Sample Street Renewal Project to handle
a 1 legal matters involved in the acquisition of the parcels of real
estate, title examination, leases, demolition contracts, bond issue,
a d such other services as may be required. Fees to be based on
tl e Schedule of Fees published by the St. Joseph County Bar Asso-
c ation, which schedule became effective January 1, 1960.
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