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Home My WebLink AboutRM 04-07-66r n Q s: ti( r a;w SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 7, 1966 10:30 A. M. 120 W. LaSalle Ave. Presiding Officer: Donald A. Wiggins, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Yresen Donald A. Wiggins, President James G. Louis, Vice President Fred J Helmen, Assistant Secretary Frank G. Koczan Absent: Stephen E. Kompar,_Secretary Also P esent: Mrs.. Janet Allen, Council Member Legal i LPA St 2. AP The Co of.Mar 3. AP Mrs. Guy P. Curtis, Secretary, Board of Trustees Mr. Robert O. Laven, Council Member Mr. Edgar Seybold, Civic Planning Association Mr. Brad Bate, WSBT -TV Mr. Pat Strickler, Reporter, South Bend Tribune isel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt : W. Jan Chong, Executive Director L. Glenn Barbe, Assistant Director, Oliver J. Scott, Relocation Director Mrs. B. Gene Skeldon, Secretary OVAL OF MINUTES - ssion unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting 17, 1966, upon the motion by Mr. Louis, seconded by Mr. Koczan. Upon the motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. Koczan, the Commission unanimously approved payment of the following claims, totaling $5,643.03. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -7 Abstract & Title Corporation $ - 188.00 Rieth- iley Construction Co., Inc. 785.00 South Bend Tribune 13.97 Total $ 986.97 PROJE EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56 Bruce C. Hammerschmidt $ 100.00 Total $ 100.00 a; a URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND 4 6 Eva E. Kroft - Recording Fees and Affidavit $ 19.00 $ 19.00 ITotal z V -1- Ld U REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND A Payroll: March 16 to March 31, 1966 W. Jan Chong $583.50 L. Glenn Barbe 382.25 Dorothy Z. Deane 158.50 Gordon L. Harrell 222.50 Dorothy N. Howell 175.00 Eva E. Kroft 158.50 Gis lla M. -Nagy 208.50 H. James Nieb 300.00 Fawn Belle Rozek 212.50 Oliver J. Scott 279.50 B. Gene Skeldon 182.50 Vivian N. Bond 25.00 Sally A. Neidinger 62.00 Kat erine Morfettas 33.25 Net y L. Allen 220.00 Camilla M. Erp 12.80 Pat icia D. Wagner 88.00 The esa M. Ashe 198.00 Cha les E. Maxwell 66.67 A. B. Di Products Co. L. Glenn Earbe - Mileage Claim W. Jan Chong - Travel Expense to Chicago W. Jan Chong - ++ ++ ++ ++ W. Jan Chong - it ++ if ++ W. Jan Ch ng - it it it ++ Englewood Electrical Supply Co. L. W. Hawkins Plumbing and'Supply Co. Dorothy N. Howell - Mileage Claim Indiana Bell Telephone Co. - Main Office Indiana and Michigan Electric Co. 120 LaSalle West, Inc. Newman anc Altman, Inc. Office Enc ineers, Inc. The Pence Dickens Company - Supplies The Pence Dickens Company - Maintenance on Stenorette St. John Business Machines South Bene, Water Works - Gasoline for Auto Weisbergex Bros., Inc. Gisella M Nagy - Petty Cash Fund GRAND TOTAL -2- $3,568.97 72.40 11.60 9.55 5.40 5.00 3.35 5.08 11.25 8.20 101.61 8.80 434.50 4.75 119.03 92.61 18.00 4.40 26.41 5.90 20.25 $4,537.06 $5,643.03 a i� IG LJ V) LEI CL D X 0 �3s $1,637.06 110.73 706.54 3,446.78 1.867.42 $7,768.53 MAYOR'S 1967 BUDGET REVIEW SCHEDULE b. DHUD Chicago Regional Letter No. 45, dated April 4, 1966, DHUD REGIONAL provides for federal participation in a retirement program for LTR #45 ON LPA employees. After review-by the Staff', the Redevelopment RETIREMENT Commission will consider the matter farther. In the past, PROGRAM federal. money was not available for retirement plans, other than social security. 5. BIO PROPOSALS FOR REAL ESTATE, R -7 The Redevelopment Commission has received an offer from a prospective redeveloper in the Sample Street Project, R -7, for Tract (b) which is-the last tract for sale. The tract is 11.08 acres, and the offer is less than the present appraised price. The name and offer will be held until a formal offer is presen ed to the Redevelopment Department. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. The Commission approved the acceptance and provided f'or execution of the Loan and Grant Contract for the LaSalle Park Project, R -57, by passing Resolution 128, upon the motion by Mr. Louis, and seconded by Mr. Koczan. The contract amounts-to a federal grant of $2,136,288, and the Redevelopment Depart- ment can borrow up to $2,483,808. The contract authorizes an additional $87,875 for relocation payments. The Redevelopment Attorn y and Staff have review the contract documents and find t em in order. Resolution 128 is attached and hereby made a part of these minutes. b. A letter has been received by the Redevelopment Depart- ment, collectively with 46 other LPA's, from the North Central Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), which will co- sponsor a two day Workshop on Annual Budget and Accounting System. Mr. Chong has be 4n asked to chair the Workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, -3- INFORMAL OFFER RECEIVED FOR TRACT 2(b), SAMPLE, R -7 RESOLUTION 128 NORTH CENTRAL NAHRO WORK- SHOP, MINNEA- POLIS, MINN. APR. 28- 29,t66 Reimbu sements to Redevelopment Revolving -Fund nm for E endituxes - Month of March 1966: From P oject Expenditures Account Fund R -7 tr it - It It., tr R -29 - 7 11 ,t it fi _ _. it R -56 � It it It it n R -57 V From Urban Redevelopment Fund Ld 4. ° ` CO NICATIONS Q LLJ Dr a. Mayor Allents letter of April 6, 1966 to all Department CZ5 Heads indicating time schedule for 1967 Budget reviews. The Redevelopment Department is scheduled for April 13, 1966, 1:15 p m. to 1 :45 p. m. Mr. Laven and Mrs. Allen Council D Members, have consented to meet with the Commissioners and Staff 0 at 11:00 a. m., prior to the meeting in the Mayor's office, to 0 review the 1967 Proposed Budget. M a i� IG LJ V) LEI CL D X 0 �3s $1,637.06 110.73 706.54 3,446.78 1.867.42 $7,768.53 MAYOR'S 1967 BUDGET REVIEW SCHEDULE b. DHUD Chicago Regional Letter No. 45, dated April 4, 1966, DHUD REGIONAL provides for federal participation in a retirement program for LTR #45 ON LPA employees. After review-by the Staff', the Redevelopment RETIREMENT Commission will consider the matter farther. In the past, PROGRAM federal. money was not available for retirement plans, other than social security. 5. BIO PROPOSALS FOR REAL ESTATE, R -7 The Redevelopment Commission has received an offer from a prospective redeveloper in the Sample Street Project, R -7, for Tract (b) which is-the last tract for sale. The tract is 11.08 acres, and the offer is less than the present appraised price. The name and offer will be held until a formal offer is presen ed to the Redevelopment Department. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. The Commission approved the acceptance and provided f'or execution of the Loan and Grant Contract for the LaSalle Park Project, R -57, by passing Resolution 128, upon the motion by Mr. Louis, and seconded by Mr. Koczan. The contract amounts-to a federal grant of $2,136,288, and the Redevelopment Depart- ment can borrow up to $2,483,808. The contract authorizes an additional $87,875 for relocation payments. The Redevelopment Attorn y and Staff have review the contract documents and find t em in order. Resolution 128 is attached and hereby made a part of these minutes. b. A letter has been received by the Redevelopment Depart- ment, collectively with 46 other LPA's, from the North Central Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), which will co- sponsor a two day Workshop on Annual Budget and Accounting System. Mr. Chong has be 4n asked to chair the Workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, -3- INFORMAL OFFER RECEIVED FOR TRACT 2(b), SAMPLE, R -7 RESOLUTION 128 NORTH CENTRAL NAHRO WORK- SHOP, MINNEA- POLIS, MINN. APR. 28- 29,t66 scheduled session a: and a comy local pro: for all ui motion by Mr.. Barbe authorizes for April 28 -29, 1966. This will be a very informative a system has been tried and perfected by 26 cities lete revision will go into effect to combine all ects into a single annual budget and accounting system ban renewal agencies. -The Commission approved the Mr. Louis, seconded by Mr. Helmen, that Mr. Chong and attend the Minneapolis Workshop with expenses from project funds. c. The Commission approved the investment for 60 days, of INVESTMENT IN $163,000. 0 from the Urban Redevelopment District Capital Fund, U.S.,TREASURY, Chapin Street Project, R -29, in U. S. Treasury Bills, upon the BILLS, R -29 motion by Mr. Louis, seconded by Mr. Koczan. CHAPIN d. Because of local decision to separate storm and sani- tary sewers, and because of an overrun in relocation grant commitments, the Redevelopment Department must now file an Amendatory Loan and Grant Application. The original loan and grant app ication provided for $192,000 for site improvements which now will be amended to $327,000. Also included in these site improvements will be new traffic lights at the Chapin Street and Western Avenue intersection, after widening.of the streets and improving Chapin Street pavement. In order to . approve the Amendatory Loan and Grant Application, the Commission passed Resolution 130, which was reviewed by legal counsel, upon the motion by Mr. Koczan, seconded by Mr. Helmen. Resolution 130 is attached and hereby made a part of these minutes. e. he Commission approved Resolution 131, upon the motion .by Mr. Koczan, seconded by Mr. Louis, which authorizes contracts to be executed for land disposition covering the following buyers: Hanson Engineering Company; H. Powell and R. Powell of the Powell Tool Supply, Inc.; Robert Binder; South Bend Lathe, Division f Amsted Industries, Inc.; United Beverage Company of South Bend, Inc.; Sippel Realty Corporation; and Model Coverall Service, Inc. Resolution 131 is attached and hereby made a part of these minutes. 7. a. a le Street Project, R -7. Rieth -Riley Construction Company, ., has completed demolition of the structures on the Caras Tncproperty. b, Chapin Street Project, R -29. Messrs. Hammerschmidt and Chong met with representatives of the Housing Authority and I. & M. Electric Company to discuss the pending easement problem. The Chicago Department of Housing and Urban Development office cannot give approval of the average of the three appraisals for the Publi Housing site in the Chapin Street Project, R -29, until the utili y easement is settled and final disposition documents completed -4- RESOLUTION 130 RESOLUTION 131 SAMPLE STREET R -7 CHAPIN STREET R -29 it 0 s .r 6: 0 h� z v ICJ V) I c. LaSalle Park Project, R -57. The second and third LASALLE PARK appraisers have now been engaged and they will be working R -57 simultaneously. The properties will be inspected together by the two appraisers, but evaluation will be determined separately. Priority lists have been established for acquisition and it appears that the area between Falcon Street and Dundee Street will be given early priority, with t the no theast corner also considered for high acquisition priority. After appraisals are completed, the Commissioners will review and approve the prices and seek Chicago DHUD concurrence before acquisition can take place. We must also secure a total of three reuse appraisals with prices approv d by the Commission and concurred in by the Chicago DHUD b fore any sale of project land. d. Personnel Policies. The Commission and the Staff PERSONNEL have discussed a set of personnel policies for the Department POLICIES of Redevelopment and these policies were adopted by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. MEETING OPENED TO DISCUSSION The question was raised as to when the site improvements in SITE IMPROVEMENTS the Chapin Street Project, R -29, would be started. Mr. Chong R -29 felt that probably within the next few months the site improv meats could begin, and construction time is estimated at six months. Mrs. Curtis inquired about the 221 -(d)3 housing for the La- LASALLE PARK Salle Park Project, R -57. Laymen LaSalle Park Homes, Inc., R -57 is the only applicant thus far for building this type of housing. The Staff has started to get other local groups interested in this type of housing construction. The nett regular Commission meeting will be held April 21, NEXT MEETING 1966, �t 10:30 a. m., in the office of the Redevelopment Depart ent. 8. On mot: W. duly made and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. ADJOURNMENT 'Chong, Executive J,Krector -5-