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Home My WebLink AboutRM 04-06-67SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 6, 1 67 3:00 P. M. (Executive Session) 3:30 P. M. (Public Meeting) Presiding fficer: Donald A. Wiggins, President 1. ROLL Donald A. iggins, President Stephen E. Kompar, Vice President John E. Ch nney, Secretary Billy W. K rk, Asst. Secretary Fred J. He men, Member Others P Legal Coun: LPA Staff: 2. 120 W. LaSalle Ave. South Bend, Indiana t: Mrs. Janet Allen, Common Council Member Mrs. Josephine Curtis, Redevelopment Trustee Mrs. Robert Kimble, LaSalle Park Resident Mrs. Sully Lowe, WSBT -TV Mrs. Mary Papa, WNDU -TV Mrs. Sol W. Boorda, American Assn. of University of Women Mr. Byron Sheets, Redevelopment Trustee Mr. Vernon S. Sutton, Mayor's Assistant Mr. Edgar Seybold, Civic Planning Association Mr. William Drake, South Bend Urban League Mr. Grant Lewis, Realtor Mr. Larry Morrison, South Bend Tribune Reporter .el: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt Howard Bellinger, Executive Director L. Glenn Barbe, Assistant Director Oliver J. Scott, Relocation Director Mrs. B. Gene Skeldon, Secretary OF MINUTES The Commis ion unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1967, upon the motion by Mr. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Helmen. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Upon the motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Helmen, the Commission approved payment of the following claims, totaling $27,805.47. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT INDIANA R -57 Options Pearl Dye & Cleveland Morgan - Parcel #39 -18 Emma . Terrell - Parcel #43 -15 $ 10.00 10.00 Real Estate Purchases Steve J. & A ice Csabi - Parcel #9 -13 Ray 11. & Maude Lee Holmes - Parcel #34 -17 Nehm ah & Rosie Newsome - Parcel #8 -6 Clifford L. & Mary H. Thompson - Parcel #8 -4 Walter &.Hattie Mae Walker - Parcel #13 -13 Abstract Company of St. Joseph County Abstract 8 Title Corporation of South Bend Abstract Company of St. Joseph County Bruce C. ammerschmidt Eva E. Kroft - Recording & Auditing REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Payroll: March 16 to 31, 1967 Howard Bellinger L. G1 nn Barbe Dorot y Z. Deane Gordoi L. Harrell Dorot y N. Howell Patri is L. Joers Eva E Kroft Charl s E. Maxwell Russe 1 K. Reece Fawn . Rozek Oliver J. Scott B. Gerie Skeldon Vivian N. Bond II it II Lynette N. Longwell Richard B. Hanafin Joseph W. Chevarley, Jr. Barbara L. LeVeque Richard B. Allen William M..Holls III John L. Overman John T. Seddon Mary Lee Petty Ault Camera Shop, Inc. Bath Insurance Agency, Inc. Blume's Standard Station Colip Brothers, Inc. Englewood Electrical Supply Co. J. B. Fleck & Sons Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 120 LaSalle West, Inc. Northern In o. Public Service Co. $583.50 401.00 205.00 250.00 175.00 165.00. 187.50 262.50 333.33 220.00 302.00 200.00 25.00 147.00 165.00 152.50 15.75 176.75 14.00 20.00 26.00 14.00 204.00 -2- $ 4,190.CO 2,575.00 3,925.CO 5,990.CO 3,190.CO 186.50 55.CO ;J70. CO 1,050.00 23.20 Total $ 21,27 .70 $ 4,244.83 39.60 104.00 5.00 4.74 7.66 20.00 6.26 112.42 434.50 270.17 Owens Healing Service South Ben Rubber Stamp Co. South Ben Water Works - Garage Expense Superinte dent of Documents Urban Tec nical Staff Associates Weisberge Bros., Inca Total GRAND TOTAL 4. OLD BUSINESS $ 12.52 5.66 43.41 10.00 1,200.00 10.00 $ 6,530.77 $ 27,805.47 The Commission authorized formal execution of a Contract for. APPROVAL OF IRREMOVABLE Preliminary Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for the Central FIXTURES CONTRACT WITH Core Project, Indiana R -66, with the S. M. Dix and Associates, S. M. DIX.& ASSOCIATES, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the amount of $3,000, upon the CENTRAL CORE, R -66 motion by Mr. Kompar, seconded by Rev. Kirk. The Contract had earlier received the approval of Chicago DHUD office, and legal coun el 5. NEW BUISINESS a. In order that the cul -de -sac can be developed in the LaSalle Park Project, R -57, the staff received Commission approval f r Resolution 169; which submits to the Chicago DHUD office, HU -6144 Form, Request for Concurrence in Acquisition Price for arcel 36 -10 in the LaSalle Park Project, R -57, upon the motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Kompar. This parcel must be ac uired for planning purposes. At the request of Mr. Grant ewis the staff has agreed to meet with Mr. Lewis to discuss pl ns for cul -de -sacs. RESOLUTION 169, HUD FORM 6144 FOR LASALLE PARK, R -57 b. Th staff received approval for Resolution 170, upon the RESOLUTION 170 FOR motion by 4r. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Chenney. This resolution LASALLE PARK, R -57 gives the Zedevelopment Department the authority to amend the Loan and G ant Contract for LaSalle Park, R -57, by reinstating the reques ed rehabilitation funds for the total project. As an interim measure rehabilitation loans and grants have been .approved op an individual request. The staff has completed the necessary documentation, along with Resolution 170, for submission to Chicago DHUD office. c. Resolution 171 confirms the support of the Model Cities RESOLUTION 171, Program by the Redevelopment Commission, upon the motion by SUPPORTS MODEL CITIES Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Kirk. Mr. Bellinger pointed out PROGRAM that staff commitment will be based upon the existing staff ability to participate. d. Thi legal count condemnati( Commission approved Resolution 172, prepared by RESOLUTION 172 FOR 1, relating to acquisition of certain property by LASALLE PARK, R -57 in LaSalle Park Project, R -57, -upon the motion by 110 Mr. Kompar The Commis without co properties , seconded by Mr. Helmen, with one dissenting vote. ,ion will continue to try to purchase these properties idemnation procedures. The resolution involves 15 which are scattered throughout the project area. e. The Commission approved the execution of 3 option 3 OPTION AGREEMENTS agreements for properties in LaSalle Park, R -57, upon the motion APPROVED FOR SIGNTI- by Rev. Kirk, seconded by Mr. Chenney. The parcels involved are TURE FOR LASALLE identified as 28 -12, 39 -18, and 43 -15. PARK, R -57 f. In response to.a letter from the County Health Depart- ment,.dateJ April 5, 1967, the Commission voted to take immediate teps to execute a contract with the South Bend Exter- minating C mpany for the purpose of rodent control in the LaSalle Pa k Project, R -57, upon the motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Kirk. The contract is effective immediately and extends fo a period of 18 months for the sum of $30.00 a month. In additio , as an interim measure, a man has been employed to pick up tr sh on parcels acquired by the Commission. In the meantime, he staff is finalizing the preparation of the Demolition Contract for the LaSalle Park Project, which will provide more permanent relief of rodent control and trash littered y rds, thereby replacing the interim measures. g. Th Commission at a regular meeting held November 3, 1966, apps ved negotiation of the first acquisition appraisal contract f r the Central Core Project, R -66, with North Central Appraisal ompany. In the meantime, the staff has received legal coun el approval for the contract, and Chicago DHUD office has indica ed funds are federally approved for the contract. In order t expedite this contract, the Commission voted to authorize xecution of the contract with North Central Appraisal ompany, which is supported by legal counsel and subject to concurrence by Chicago DHUD office, upon the motion by Mr. Kom ar, seconded by Mr. Chenney. The contract is to be executed i the amount of $39,020. h. Th Commission authorized Mr. Barbe to attend the Indiana Ur an Renewal Association Board of Directors meeting in Indiana olis, on April 13, and 14, 1967, upon the motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Kirk. 6. PROGRESS REPORTS a. w Advisory the 1967 from this submitted and appro o kable Program for 1967. The Mayor's Citizens C mmittee met this morning for the purpose of reviewing W rkable Program submission. Approval was received ommittee, along.with the recommendation that it be o the Common Council on April 10, 1967 for review V41. -4- INTERIM CONTRACT APPROVED FOR RODENT CONTROL IN LASALLE PARK, R -57 APPROVAL'FOR EXECUTION OF 1ST ACQUISITION APPRAISAL CONTRACT WITH NORTH CENTRAL APPRAISAL CO:, CENTRAL CORE PROJECT, R -6( TRAVEL AUTHORIZED PROGRESS ON WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR 1967 b. In applicat'o DHUD offic the next f adoption b, hopes to b ustrial Expansion Project, R -56. The preliminary INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION for oan and grant has been submitted to Chicago PROJECT, R -56 for review. Preliminary approval is expected within N weeks and, subject to a public hearing, and Area Plan Commission and City Council, the staff in execution late in the fall of 1967. c. Re ocation, LaSalle Park, R -57. The immediate and RELOCATION, LASALLE pressing concern in the LaSa a Park Project, R -57, is relocation PARK, R -57 of families who are still housed in the cement block houses which have been purchased by the Redevelopment Department. The difficulty lies in the large size of the families and low income. The next r gular meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be NEXT MEETING the Executive Session at 3:00 P. M., and the public meeting at 3:30 P. M. April 20, 1967, in the office of the Redevelopment Department 7. On motion Ouly made and passed, meeting adjourned at 4:45 P. M. nger, txecutive -5- ADJOURNMENT