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Home My WebLink AboutRM 09-05-68SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Septemb r 5, 1968 10 :30 A M. 120 W. LaSalle Ave. Presidi g Officer: Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, President South Bend, Indiana 1. St Bi Le ga LPA CALL 'nt: Absent.: .d A. Wiggins, President John E. Chenney, Secretary .en E. Kompar, Vice President W. Kirk, Asst. Secretary J. Helmen, Member s Present: Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, Redevelopment Trustee Mrs. Guy P. Curtis, Redevelopment Trustee Mrs. Janet Allen, Common Council Member Mr. March Kovas, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. James Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Mrs. Joan Otto, HUD Regiorjal Representatiyer..A Counsel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt taff: Mr. Howard Bellinger, Executive Director Mr. L. Glenn Barbe, Assistant Director Mr. Oliver J. Scott, Relocation Director Mr. James E. Pettit, Rehabilitation Financial Officer Mr. Earl King, Rehabilitation Officer Mr. Ralph J. Melone, Project Planner Miss Helen Tapolscanyi, Secretary 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission unanimously approved the regular min - utes of August 15, 1968, on motion by Mr. Kompar, second- ed by Mr. Helmen. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Motion to approve payment of the claims was made by Mr. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Helmen, totalling $293,717.79. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -29 Riet -Riley Construction Co., Inc. $ 47,398.31 Thos L. Hickey, Inc. 5,524.62 Clyd E. Williams & Associates, Inc. 767'.30 Total $ 53,690.23 -1- PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56 Real Estate Options Paul B. & Velma A. Hoy, #1 -5 $ 10.00 Dorothy May Smith, #5 -2 10.00 Sonia Ecker, #4 -5 10.00 Mur1 - Skaggs, #1 -8 10 -.00 Theo essa Earles, #5 -6 10.00 Lonnie & Mattie Valentine, #2 -6 10.00 Ruth Kline Giles, #1 -9 10.00 M. Wright, #6 -4 10.00 John J. Arndt, #1 -11- - - 10.00 Real Estate-Purchases John J. Arndt, #1 -11 3,990.00 Theo essa G. Earles, #5 -6 3,440.00 Robert & Jessie Gammage, #2 -4 2.590.001 Robert E. & Tennie L. Herron, #5 -3 3,790.00 Jesse & Alice Abrams, #3 -4 - 7,490.00 Irvia & Dorothy Boryc -, #6 -8B 45440.00 Jose :)h E. & Peggy Jean Forrest,42 -2 3,770.00 Emma Marie Fozo, #1 -12 4,490.00 George & Tesse- Hunter, 43 -2 -1 19,540.00 Mace onia Baptist Church, #3 -1 175140.00 Stev & Helen Nichols, #1 -3 4,490.00 Doro by E. Pozgay, Administratrix, #1 -2 2,190.00 Fran A. & Roberta N. Powell, #4 -2 720.00 Jose ' h A. & Helen Toth, #6 -7 2,990.00 Roos velt & Helen Topps, #4 -3 3,690.00 Tower Service Corporation, #5 =1 - 2,740.00 Mary Wentland, Administratrix, #4 -8 4,690.00 Bernice Woods, #1 -4 3,440.00 Josie Lee Howell, #2 -12 35090.00 Abstract & Title Corporation 1,046.50 Abstract Company of St. Joseph County, Inc. - -. 1,0.35.00 Bath Ins ranee Agency, Inc. 177.00 Sears, Roebuck & Company 42.00 Total $101,110:50 PROJECT XPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 Relocati n Claims Alec Braylock,. #35 -9 $ - 81.00 Nehi iah Newsome, ' #8 -6 98.00 Relocation Adjustment Payments - - - - - 'Jame' McGinnis, #29 -13 - 65.00 "Dorothy K. Barnes, #28 -3 91.20 Real Est to Purchase Glen & Dorothy Odom, #38 -23 2,745.00 -2- Rehabili 3 -Wa tT Corl Reba Eddi Robe Jame Wyat Bruc The tation Claims Construction Company -,George & Vera Ornat t1 it -,Lucille Sleinhoffer Ott Allied Building Center - Mary Nowak Phillips & Alvineta Alexander rt Lee & Johnnie B. Love & Virgie Coleman t Austin Black Bond Buyer ti-roi Gaalday _. Erne 3t S. Haynes Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. Flyi g Squad Jobs, Inc. Norti Central Appraisal Co., Inc. R. R. Schue Sear 3, Roebuck & Company Dani 1 A. Snyder, Architect Sout Bend Water Works G. B. Watkin - Mileage Hube t M. Weaver Wood uff & Sons, Inc. Sout Bend Exterminating Co. Total Payroll: August 16 to 31, 1968 -3- $ 1,500.00 1,500.00 1 500 00 9.00 2,446.81 4,240.97 2,452.34 3.95 122.50 39.73 Y. 25.00 211.00 53.02 2,313.69 90.00 44.50 56.19 180.00 9.15 47.50 245.00 9,107.28 65.00 $ 29,342.83 oward Bellinger $593.50 . Glenn Barbe 417.00 lbert S. Bond 45.00 ivian N. Bond 175.00 orothy Z. Deane 267.50 ordon L. Harrell 260.00 orothy N. Howell - atricia L. Joers 185.00 va E. Kroft 197.50 harles E. Maxwell 322.50 . Harrison Miller 322.50 illiam J. Parrish 322.50 ussell K. Reece 353.33 liver J. Scott 333.66 B. Gene Skeldon 15.00 Joanna Wantuch 175.00 alph J. Melone 230.00 eoffrey B. Watkin 281.00 James E. Pettit 305.00 arl King 322.50 ondro Munlin 126.00 -3- $ 1,500.00 1,500.00 1 500 00 9.00 2,446.81 4,240.97 2,452.34 3.95 122.50 39.73 Y. 25.00 211.00 53.02 2,313.69 90.00 44.50 56.19 180.00 9.15 47.50 245.00 9,107.28 65.00 $ 29,342.83 4. Tele ram dated September 4, 1968 has been received -from COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Don iummel, HUD, Washington,-D'. C. Part I is approved for Central Downtown Project -- letter is to follow from the Regional Office. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Mrs. Joan Otto was introduced as the LPA's new HUD HUD SITE REPRE- site representative. The Commission thanked Mrs. Otto for SENTATIVE. her assistance in getting the Part I approval on the Central Downtown Project. Mrs. Otto stated that the community re- ceived active support from our elected officials, along with HUD's s4 port. b. 2ESOLUTION N0. 230: The staff recommended approval INDUSTRIAL EXPA.N- of this resolution, authorizing the Department to notify the SION PROJECT, owners o the following properties that condemnation will R -56 -4- Jeri Combs $ 75.25 Helen Tapolscanyi 225.00 Paulette Grayson 168.00 $ 5,717.74 Bath Insurance Agency, Inc. 356.00 City Controller of South Bend - Gasoline 177.75 Gates Chevrolet Corporation 116.45 B.F. Goodrich 4.00 Bruce C. Hammerschmidt 200.00 Ideal Press 10.00 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 148.00 Jordan Moters, Inc. 50.00 120 LaSalle West, Inc. - 434.50 N.A.H.R.O. 100.00 Newman & Altman, Inc. 35.96 Sheehan Service Center, Inc. 40.00 Sidewell Studio, Inc. 9.36 Xerox Corporation 232.02 Total $� 7;631.78 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND Business Systems, Inc. 142.20 Total $ 142.20 URBAN RE EVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND Proj ct Expenditures Account Fund R -56 $:100;701:00 Clyd E. Williams & Associates, Inc. 1,099.25 Total $ 101,800.25 GRAND TOTAL $ 293,717.79 4. Tele ram dated September 4, 1968 has been received -from COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Don iummel, HUD, Washington,-D'. C. Part I is approved for Central Downtown Project -- letter is to follow from the Regional Office. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Mrs. Joan Otto was introduced as the LPA's new HUD HUD SITE REPRE- site representative. The Commission thanked Mrs. Otto for SENTATIVE. her assistance in getting the Part I approval on the Central Downtown Project. Mrs. Otto stated that the community re- ceived active support from our elected officials, along with HUD's s4 port. b. 2ESOLUTION N0. 230: The staff recommended approval INDUSTRIAL EXPA.N- of this resolution, authorizing the Department to notify the SION PROJECT, owners o the following properties that condemnation will R -56 -4- proceed properti 5-5, 5-1 purchase of sonde Commissi Mr. Komp within 10 days of receipt of subject letter. The as involved are Parcel Nos. 3-9, 3-10, 4-10, 5-4, 3 and 6-2 * 'The staff will continue to pursue the of these properties prior to actual initiation nnation procedures. Resolution No. 230 received Dn approval, on motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by ar. c. 2EFERRAL SERVICE CONTRACT: The staff requested Commissi :)n approval of athird-party contract with the United CDmmunity Services for diagnostic and referral services in the Industrial Expansion Urban Renewal Project, R-56. Tie proposed contract has received-HUD's approval, and is nDt to exceed $2,,000. The Commission approved Re- ferral S2rvice Contract, on motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. mpar. d. PUBLIC HEARING ON PART I OF LOAN AND GRANT CONTRACT: The Commission was advised that the Common Council would act upon the Resolution approving the Downtown Plan and feasi- bility of relocation, Monday evening, September 9, 1968. The Redevelopment Commission--upon f * avorable action by the Council on subject Resolution--may schedule the required public hear- ing for the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R-66. The staff apprised the Commission of the recent ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court stating that sufficient time should be provided after the public hearing for possible remonstrance before final action upon the required Resolution. Arguments have been presented stating that sufficient time for review and discussion is not available at a public hearing, and the Supreme Court felt the argument was justifiable. It was the consensus of the Commission to select a spec - ial.meeting date upon the conclusion of the public hearing for the p7tirpose of acting on the required Resolution. Motion was made by Mr. Kompar and seconded by Reverend Kirk that the public hearing is to be scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 1968, at 7:00 P.M., to be he d in the auditorium of the Public Library, 122 West Wayne St eet, South Bend, Indiana. e. ceived i within I have be( tions, i ties wil 40% of I Renewal the 15 1 Mr. Komi PPROVAL.OF REHABILITATION GRANTS: The staff re- proval of 15 rehabilitation grants for properties e LaSalle Urban Renewal Project. To date, there a total of 66 grants, 17 loans and grant combina- d 20 direct loans--all for rehabilitation of proper- in the LaSalle Urban Renewal Project. Approximately e required rehabilitation-work in the LaSalle Urban roject has been completed. Motion for approval of INDUSTRIAL EXPAN- SION PROJECT, R-56 PUBLIC HEARING CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R-66 LASALLE PARK PROJECT, R-57 habilitation grants was made by Mr. Helmen and seconded by r. -5- f. The sta: of opti4 5 -2, 5 -I sion Pry Mr. He li 9. apprise adjoini staff i structe parking siderat approve HE PURCHASE OF PROPERT f requested and received the Commission's approval ns for Parcels: 1 -5, 1 -8, 1 -9, 2 -6, 2 -11, 4 -5, 4 -9, , and 6 -4 -- all located within the Industrial Expan- jest, R -56, on motion by Mr. Kompar and seconded by LAYMAN CHAPPEL REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS: The staff the Commission that Layman Chappel purchased two g lots.in the LaSalle Urban Renewal Project. The requesting the Commission's approval of the Sales t for the lot upon which a parsonage will be con- . The adjoining lot is proposed for associated but is not part of the Sales Agreement under con - on. The Sales Agreement with Layman Chappel was on motion by Mr. Helmen and seconded by Mr. Kompar. h. CHANGE ORDER NO. 3: The Commission had pre- viously discussed and approved Change Order No. 3 to the site improvement work, LaSalle Park Project, R -57, but such action inadvertently was omitted from previous minutes. The Charge Order involves the deletion of sidewalks along the North side of Linden Street. The Change Order received Commission approval, on motion by Mr. Kompar and seconded by Mr. Lelmen. i. PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR PREPARING SITES SELECTED BY THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING CORPORATION: The Commission, at a previous meeting, agreed to remove poor soil conditions located in the subject building sites, which'.s required` prior tc construction. The South Bend Housing Corporation purchased the sites involved for the purpose of construct- ing 150 rent supplement housing units. The staff received proposals from Woodruff and Sons, Inc., at a cost of $71,355.06; and froff Ritschard Bros., Inc., at a cost of $74,500.00. Awarding of a contract would be contingent upon the South Bend Housing Corporation selecting a general contractor. The Commission selected the low bid of Woodruff and Sons, Inc., upon motion hy Mr. Kompar and seconded by Mr. Helmen. The staff was directed to notify Woodruff and Sons, Inc. to submit a contras for the'Commission's review and approval covering the work in olved. j - certain may be i. been deN for com La INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION PROJECT, R -56 LASALLE PARK PROJECT, R -57 LASALLE PARK PROJECT, R -57 LASALLE PARK PROJECT, R -57 3UB- SOIL - INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN LOTS IN LASALLE PARK LASALLE PARK R -57: The staff has become aware of the fact that PROJECT, R -57 Lots propcsed for sale within the LaSalle Park Project zsuitable for building purposes. A recent map has doped identifying areas consisting of soils unsuited �ntional construction. The purchaser of a lot has experienced soil conditions which are prohibiting him from building. The builder has excavat d more than six feet of substandard soil, without reaching suitable soils for building purposes. The staff requestE permission from the Commission to conduct soil tests tc demonstrate whether or not the lot in question is suitablE for building purposes. The staff stated that they would have for the Commission's consideration a recommenda- tion on soil testing for lots consisting of questionable soil co ditions. The Commission approved the necessary soil testing involving the one lot in question, on motion by Mr. Bompar and seconded by Mr. Helmen. The staff was advised by the Commission that this approval does not ap- ply to additional lots, but additional soil testing will be considered upon further evidence to be submitted for commission's study and evaluation. k. HOUSING AUTHORITY'S TURN -KEY PROPOSALS Mr. TURN -KEY DIS- Hammerschmidt apprised the Commission that the Housing CUSSION, CHAPIN Authority has entered into an agreement for the construe- STREET PROJECT, tion of elderly housing in the Chapin Street Project, R -29 R -29, by the turn -key method. Under this method of con- struction, the property owner conveys land to a builder, who, in turn, builds the structure and resells the develop- ment back to the property owner - -in this case the local Housing Authority. For the Housing Authority to proceed, the Redevelopment Commission must approve a waiver permit- ting the Housing Authority to convey the land to the builder. The controls and standards, incorporated in the Chapin Street. Urban Renewal Plan, remain in effect. Approval for the Hous- ing Authority to convey land to the selected turn -key developer was approved, on motion made by Mr. Kompar and seconded by Mr. Helmen. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 231: The staff received approval of PRELIMINARY LOAN Resolution No. 231, authorizing the acceptance of a bid for AUTHORIZATION, the purchase of $376,000.00, for preliminary loan notes of the INDUSTRIAL EXPAN- City of South Bend, on motion by Mr. Kompar and seconded by SION PROJECT, R -51 Mr. Helmen. m. SITE OFFICE ROOF REPAIR: The staff received ap- LASALLE PARK PRO - proval f or making necessary repairs to the roof of the site JECT, R -57 office, at the least possible cost, on motion by Mr. Kompar and seconded by Mr. Helmen. n. PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS: Mrs. Curtis requested that CHAPIN STREET a letter be sent to the Housing Authority before their next URBAN RENEWAL meeting, indicating whose responsibility it will be for PROJECT, R -29 maintaining the pedestrian overpass located in the Chapin Street Urban Renewal Project. Mr. Wiggins stated the Re- -7- development Commission does not have the authority to deter- mine who will maintain the structure. It is assumed that it will be accepted as a City improvement and will be maintained by the appropriate City department. 011 a. Relocation Progress Report: The Relocation Direc- INDUSTRIAL tor's Monthly Progress Report was passed out to the Commission EXPANSION members for review. Mr. Scott requested the-'Commission to con- PROJECT,R-56 sider amending the rent policy in the LaSalle Park Project on propert5 acquired and occupied by a tenant at the date of ac- LASALLE PARK quisiticn. He stated that he felt this policy should apply to PROJECT, R-57 all projects. The current policy in the Industrial Expansion Project is to provide a 30-day rent adjustment period, at which time no rent will be collected from persons who are tenants at the tiME of acquisition. Mr. Scott recommended that this pro-, vision zpply to the LaSalle Park Project. The Commission ap- proved amending the rent policy for LaSalle Park as recommended by the Etaff, on motion by Mr. Helmen and seconded by Mr. Kompar. The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Commission NEXT MEETING will be at 10:30 A.M., September 19, 1968 in the office of the Redivelopment Department. 7. On �otion duly made and passed, meeting adjourned at ADJOURNMENT 12:00 Ndon. (SEAL) oward llinger, Executivii Director MRZ Donald A. Wiggins, President WHE] sel . an des sec men RESOLUTION NO. 231 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A BID OR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF $376,000 PRELIMINARY LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION, INDIANA R -56 :EAS, the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment is Ling $376,000 in Preliminary Loan Notes for the financing of Jrban Renewal Project in the City of South Bend, Indiana,. Lgnated as Industrial Expansion Project, Indiana R -56, to'be fired by an agreement between the City of South Bend, Depart- : of Redevelopment and the United States; and , the notes will be advertised on September 3, 1968; and WHEtEAS, the notes will be sold on the 17th day of September, 196 at 1:00 P. M.,Eastern Daylight Savings Time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Redevelopment of the City of South Bend, as fol ows: The Executive Director or Assistant Director or Finance Officer be and is hereby authorized to accept the low bid or bids for said pre- liminary loan notes with acceptance to be by telegram and confirmed by letter. )ted this 5th day of September, 1968. CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF_nDEVELOPMENT By: (SEAL) ATTEST: 1 � Assistant Secretary President, South Ben/ Redevelopment Commission