HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 08-03-613 Augus.., _ 1961
10:30 A.M.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Redevelopment Commission Office
129 West Colfax Avenue
This meting was called to order by Mr. James G. Louis, President.
Commiss
Also p
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s present and answering to roll call:
Mr. James G. Louis, President
Mr. Clyde E. Williams, Vice President
Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Secretary
Mr. Frank G. Koczan
Mr. Virgil A. Place
:sent:
Mr. Edward Malo, Member of Planning Committee
Mr. Joseph Fragomeni, Charles W. Cole Association
Mr. E. Seybold, Civic Planning Association
Mr. John Kagel, Downtown South Bend Council
Mr. Lewis Haber, Tribune Reporter
Mr. Wm. J. Brown, Urban League - Hering House
Mr. Sam Logan, Urban League- Hering House
Staff:
Mr. Henry Sucher, Executive Director
Mr. Edward Bielicki, Relocation Supervisor
Mr. Frederick K. Baer, Attorney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion made by Mr. Koczan; seconded by Mr. Williams and unani-
mously carried, the minutes of July 20, 1961 were approved as read
and th following business was discussed:
II. (APPROVAL OF OPTIONS
The Commission reviewed the Option Agreements signed by property
owners in the Sample Street Renewal Area - Project No. Indiana R -7.
Upon m tion made by Mr. Place, seconded by Mr. Koczan and unanimously
carried, the following options were approved: Parcel 16 -3, 1 -15, 8 -17,
4 -5, 1 9, 13 -9.
III.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT:
1415.01 Frederick Baer, Attorney
1415.02 Frederick Baer, Attorney
Payroll 7/16 to 7/31,161
Miscellaneous Expense
REDEVELOPMENT FUND:
Miscellaneous Expense
-2-
60.00
845.00
334.91
17.42
57,138.23
60.00
9.90
57.04
176.80
2,158.69
1,800.00
843.50
$63,501.49
2,954.98
332.52
$3,287.50
19.50
$19.50
X66,808.49
Miscellaneous Expense
1122
Rent Refund
1440.01
Acquisition Closings (9)
Parcels,
12 -41, 10 -10, 7 -11, 9 -2,
12 -50,
12 -53, 9 -3, 10 -5, 13 -10
1440.01
Options - 6 Parcels C $10
each
1440.05
Eva Heck, Petty Cash Reimbursement
for recording fees
2136
Treasurer, St. Jos. Cty.,
1960 taxes
1448.036
Treasurer, St. Jos. Cty.,
1960 taxes
1450.1
Interstate Demolition Corp.
2118
Final Closings - Parcels
8 -2, 10 -12,
8 -12, 8 -21, 10 -9, 7 -11
1501
Relocation
Payroll 7/16 to 7/31,161
Miscellaneous Expense
REDEVELOPMENT FUND:
Miscellaneous Expense
-2-
60.00
845.00
334.91
17.42
57,138.23
60.00
9.90
57.04
176.80
2,158.69
1,800.00
843.50
$63,501.49
2,954.98
332.52
$3,287.50
19.50
$19.50
X66,808.49
On mot 'on made by Mr. Place, seconded by Mr. Koczan and unanimously
carrie , claims for payment totaling $66,808.49 were endorsed by the
Commis ion.
IV. PROGRESS REPORT
In order to avoid as many court cases as possible, con- Options
cessio s of time are being given to residents desiring
it. M . Baer explained that some of the residents are
willinc to sign options at the approved price, if they
can li e in their homes until the first of 1962 in order
to hav time to find a new home.
Mr. Bi licki, Relocation Supervisor, reported that out of Relocation
a total workload of 181 families, 140 have been relocated Report
into standard housing. This leaves a balance of 41 fami-
lies on the present workload schedule.
He mentioned that there have been several cases where
residents are being charged exorbitant amounts for mov-
ing ex enses by private individuals. In order to prevent
this, the Commission suggested that an estimate by a
regular mover be required wherever the actual cost would
be mor than the fixed payment.
A request for rent reduction for Parcel 12 -24 was made.
The tenants are using the building for storage purposes
only, and will turn over possession by the end of August.
The requested reduction was from $55 to $15 per month.
It was so moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Koczan
and unanimously carried.
Upon motion made by Mr. Koczan, seconded by Mr. Williams,
aAd unanimotsly carried, the Commission approved the sub
mittal of a Budget Revision covering an overrun in the
approved federal Sample Street budget, shown by the
Federal Audit. The revised budget also requests an
increase of $3,000 for accounting purposes..,..
Rent
Reduction
Parcel
12 -24
Budget:;
Revision
The Commission gave authority to Mr. Baer to bring an Suit
evictio suit against 011ie Byrant, if the property is Against
not vac ted by the end of August. Byrant
An amen
tion Co
mission
invent to the Contract between Interstate Demoli-
:poration and the South Bend Redevelopment Com-
dated April 20, 1961 was approved by the Commis-
-3-
Contract
Amendment
IV. PROGRESS REPORT - Continued
sion. The amendment states that the Contractor will
notify the Water Works Department of its intent of
demolition. The Contractor shall then shut off the
water service to said building at the curb, where the
water main will continue in use after redevelopment,
and in the basement where the main will be abandoned.
The Contractor shall also cap the existing sewer pipe
in the basement wherever the sewer is to be abandoned,
and between the sidewalk and the curb where the sewer
is to e used after redevelopment. Motion was made to
this e fect by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Place and
unanim usly carried.
It was decided by the Commission that Mr. Louis and Contact
Mr. Sucher contact the Housing Authority about our With
Relocation problem. They will try to influence the Housing
Housing Authority to incorporate more four and five Authority
bedroon units in their next housing project.
Mr. Ko Zan moved that the meeting adjourn, Mr. Place seconded it
and it as unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11 :50 a.m.
s G1. Lot%'; President