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Home My WebLink AboutRM 12-05-68SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Decem er 5, 1968 10:30 A.M. Presi ing Officer: Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, President 1. 2. the miss 3. 120 W. LaSalle Ave. South Bend, Indiana r. Donald A. Wiggins, President r. Stephen E. Kompar, Vice President r. John E. Chenney, Secretary ev. Billy W. Kirk, Asst. Secy. r. Fred J. Helmen, Member thers Present: Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, Redevelopment Trustee Mr. Marchmont Kovas, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. egal Counsel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt PA Staff: Mr. Howard Bellinger, Executive Director Mr. L. Glenn Barbe, Assistant Director Mr. William J. Parrish, Financial Advisor Miss Helen Tapolscanyi, Secretary PROVAL OF MINUTES motion by Mr. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Helmen, MINUTES APPROVED rtes were unanimously approved by the Com- - n motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. Kompar, CLAIMS APPROVED the claims were unanimously approved by the Commission- - totalling $47,701.60. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -7 Model Coverall Services, Inc., #1 (J) ippel Realty Corp., #1 (K) $ 1,500.72- 1,091.70 Total $ 2,592.42 ACC Real Estate Purchase Peter M. & Ethel:;.M. Horvath Abstract & Title Corp. bstract Company of St. Joseph County Barnes Electric Company he Bond Buyer Bruce C. Hammerschmidt ohn O'Brien - Mileage Total -57 Relocation Claims attie Plump, #10 -4 enner Dobbs, #22 -24 Rehabilitation Claims bar Construction Company -Way Construction Company Abstract & Title Corp. bstract Company of St. Joseph County Bruce C. Hammerschmidt Earl King cIntyre -Jones Construction Co., Inc. North Central Appraisal Co., Inc. Warren & Carolyn Outlaw South Bend Exterminating Co. G. B. Watkin - Mileage Total REDEV T EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66 ity Planning Associates, Inc. . M. Dix & Associates orth Central Appraisal Co., Inc. obert Ott & Ralph Lauver arry Smith & Company, Inc. Total 'ayroll; November 16 to 30, 1968 Howard Bellinger $593.50 L. Glenn Barbe 417.00 -2- $ 940.00 350.00 70.00 20.00 42.03 280.00 35.10 T-1, 737.13 500.00 55.00 2,841.00 3,000.00 10.00 349.00 275.00 35.50 142.38 1,800.00 898.00 30.00 71.10 $ 10,006.98 $ 10,500.00 4,818.75 35.00 846.00 2,000.00 $ 18,199.75 FUND (Cont' McjIntyre -Jones Construction Co., Inc. Total GRAND TOTAL -3- $ 5,714.83 200.00 500.00 115.31 28.50 99.32 8.42 10.00 434.50 18.52 8.05 37.55 265.51 $ 7,440.51 $ 7,724.81 $ 7,724.81 $ 47,701.60 Albert S. Bond $ 45.00 Vivian N. Bond 175.00 Dorothy Z. Deane 267.50 Gordon L. Harrell 260.00 Dorothy N. Howell 185.00 Patricia L. Joers 185.00 Eva E. Kroft 197.50 Charles E. Maxwell 322.50 ,W. Harrison Miller 322.50 William J. Parrish 322.50 Russell K. Reece 353.33 Joanna Wantuch 175.00 Ralph J. Melone 230.00 Geoffrey B. Watkin 281.00 James E. Pettit 305.00 Earl King 322.50 Lordro Munlin 42.00 Jeri Combs 21.00 Helen Tapolscanyi 225.00 Barbara Snyder 175.00 John O'Brien 292.00 Br .ice C. Hammerschmidt In titute of Housing, Renewal & Code Administration Indiana Bell Telephone Co. Ideal Press John Gyokeres I. .M. Corporation Green Arrow Parking 123 LaSalle West Royal Office Typewriters Sheehan Service Center, Inc. So th Bend Water Works Xe ox Corporation Total McjIntyre -Jones Construction Co., Inc. Total GRAND TOTAL -3- $ 5,714.83 200.00 500.00 115.31 28.50 99.32 8.42 10.00 434.50 18.52 8.05 37.55 265.51 $ 7,440.51 $ 7,724.81 $ 7,724.81 $ 47,701.60 4. T ,HEREAS, OLIVER SCOTT in the performance of his duties as Relocation Director for the South Bend Department of Redevelopment re- ceived widespread commendation and recogni- tion not only for constructive pioneering in a comparatively new and difficult field, but more importantly because he never lost sight of people as individuals and both the people > -anc; their problems were always im- portant to him, and: - 4- a. Mrs. Judy Kellogg, working with the Greater GREATER SOUTH BEND South Bend Housing Corporation, recognizes the loss HOUSING CORPORATION we have suffered by the death of Mr. Oliver J. Scott. LASALLE PARK URBAN They have assured us they will continue to work RENEWAL PROJECT, closely with us on the 221 -h Program. The Greater R -57 South Bend Housing Corporation secures properties, rehabilitates and sells them. This program offers strong potential for future rehousing resources. b. S. M. Dix & Associates, Inc., letter dated S.M. DIX & ASSOC. December 2, 1968, is requesting a 30 -day extension CENTRAL DOWNTOWN for the completion of the irremovable fixture ap- URBAN RENEWAL prais ls, in the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Pro- PROJECT, R -66 ject, R -66. They stated the added time is needed to assure maximum quality of work and have requested a 30-day extension. The appraisal of irremovable fix- tures would be completed by the end of this month. The areas designated for early acquisition have al- ready been completed and submitted to HUD for ap- proval. On motion by Mr. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Helme , the 30 -day extension was authorized by the Commission for completion of the work by S. M. Dix & Associates, Inc. S. OLD BUSINESS a A Resolution eulogizing Oliver J. Scott, RESOLUTION Relocation Director for the Department of Redevelop- EULOGIZING ment, was presented by President Wiggins. On motion OLIVER -J. SCOTT by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Reverend Kirk, this resolu- tion s adopted this 5th day of December, 1968, and is to be a permanent part of our records. A special copy was p epared and is being framed, to be given to Mrs. Olive J. Scott, along with other material commemora- tive o her husband. The Resolution reads as follows: ,HEREAS, OLIVER SCOTT in the performance of his duties as Relocation Director for the South Bend Department of Redevelopment re- ceived widespread commendation and recogni- tion not only for constructive pioneering in a comparatively new and difficult field, but more importantly because he never lost sight of people as individuals and both the people > -anc; their problems were always im- portant to him, and: - 4- H E R E A S, the Commissioners and the de- partment are keenly aware that in the untimely departure of OLIVER SCOTT from our midst, both we and the community have lost a true friend and a dedicated public servant: H E R E F 0 R E BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission does hereby unanimously extend its heartfelt sympa- thy to the family and friends of OLIVER SCOTT and does further commend him as an example to all for his steadfast loyalty, integrity and devotion to serving his neighbor and his community. ,D O P T E D AT SOUTH BEND, INDIANA THE FIFTH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1968, and in witness whereof we have hereby affixed our sign and seal." /s/ Donald A. Wiggins DONALD A. WIGGINS PRESIDENT /s/ John -E. Chenney JOHN E CHENNEY SECRETARY /s/ Fred J. Helmen, Sr. ( S El L) AI - a Chapi Stree order alumi as or one a FRED J. HELME N, SR. MEMBER /s/ Stephen E. Kompar, Jr. STEPHEN E. KOMPAR, JR. VICE PRESIDENT /s/ Rev. Billy W. Kirk REV. BILLY W. KIRK ASST. SECRETARY /s/ Howard Bellinger HOWARD BELLINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Change Order No. 3, Division 1, Part B z Street Pedestrian Overpass, in the Chapin hL Urban Renewal Project, R -29: This change covers the cost of furnishing one 22" x 36" aum plaque, in lieu of the two bronze plaques iginally specified. The total cost of this Luminum plaque is $515.00, which -is a decrease CHANGE ORDER NO. 3, DIV. 1, PART B, CHAPIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -29 6. NEW BUSINESS. (Cont'd of $21.00. This plaque would be erected at one end of the bridge, at the time of the formal dedication of this structure. Mr. Helmen stated that this was a waste-of money. Mr..Bellinger apprised the Com- mission that this is common practice of the City, and, therefore, seems appropriate. The plaque would bear the names of the Mayor, Common Council, Trustees and Commissioners. On motion by Rev. Kirk, seconded by Mr. Chenney, authorization was given for one plaque to be erected at. one end of the bridge, at a cost of $515.00. b. Resolution No. 243: This is a resolution of the Redevelopment. Commission of the City of .South Bend authorizing the execution of a contract for the sale of certain disposition parcels in the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, Ind. R -66. On Novem3er 25, 1968, the Common Council passed the resol Lion authorizing the City to enter into a Coope ation Agreement with the Redevelopment Com- missi )n for.the purchase of land and subsequent construction of municipal parking structures to be constructed in the Central Downtown Urban Re- newal Project, subject to all state statute require- ments. This resolution is to authorize the Pres .'i -_ dent and the Secretary of the Redevelopment Com- mission to execute said agreement for and on be half of the Redevelopment Commission. On motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. Chenney, adoption of Resolution No. 243 was passed. c Mr. H was g being again d Commi to si for s Urban seconi f or t] Direc' certi: Authority to advertise for bids on demoli- !ontract, in the Industrial Expansion Project bid date: December 30, 1968: On motion by lmen, seconded by Mr. Kompar, authorization ven for the advertisement -- the first day December 6, 1968, and will be advertised on December 13, 1968. Authorization was requested for the :sion President and the Executive Director ;n.the 6202 non -cash grant -in -aid certificate yid site improvement work in the Chapin Street Renewal Project, R -29. On motion by Mr. Kompar, .ed by Mr. Chenney, authorization was granted .e Commission President and the Executive or to sign the 6202 non -cash grant -in -aid 'icate . MO RESOLUTION NO.2:43 CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -66 DEMOLITION CONTRACT, INDUSTRIAL EXPAN- SION PROJECT, R -56 6202 NON -CASH, GRANT -IN -AID,. CHAPIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -29 0 e The Greater South Bend Housing Corporation has requested that the Commission sign the agreements of purchase of certain properties in LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Project. The executed purchase agreement is needed prior to the Greater South Bend Housing Corpora- tion entering into contract for the construction of 150 units of rent supplement housing. Mr. Bruce C. Hamme schmidt, Legal Counsel, stated that the Presi- dent and Secretary can be authorized to execute the document. On motion by Mr. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Helme , authorization was granted for President Wiggins and C mmissioner Chenney to sign the subject documents. 7. PROGRESS a The Commission was apprised that the staff is pr paring the documents for the second offer of sale f land in LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Project. b. In answer to question raised by Commissioner Kompar, Mr. Bellinger stated that construction of dwell- ings inust begin within approximately one year of the succe sful purchase of land by a contractor. There currently are 12 new homes under construction in the LaSal e Park Urban Renewal Project. PURCHASE AGREEMENT, GREATER SOUTH BEND HOUSING CORPORA SON, LASALLE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -57 PROGRESS REPORTS c In answer to a question raised by Marchmont Koval President Wiggins stated that the suit is still pendi g, which has been filed by the NAACP against the C ntral Downtown Urban Renewal Project. The Commission is ho eful that the matter will be resolved in the near futur Mr. Wiggins stated that the suit puts the exe- cutio date for the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Pro- ject 'n question. 8. NEXT T e next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Com- NEXT MEETING missi n will be at 10:30 A.M., December 19, 1968, in the offic of the Redevelopment Department. 91 0 motion by Mr. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Chenney, ADJOURNMENT meeti g adjourned at 11:30 A.M. (SEAL owatd Bellinger, Exe :! ve Director -7- D nald A. Wiggins, P e ident