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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. ATTEST: ec SEAL R