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Home My WebLink AboutRM 09-19-69s f. 4, Septem er 19, 1969 10:30 - M. Presid ng Officer: 1. . ROLL CALL SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 120 W. LaSalle Ave. Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, President -South Bend, Indiana P esent: Absent: Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, Vice President Member Mr. John E. Chenney, Secretary Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Asst. Sec'y. Others Present: Mrs. Janet S. Allen, Common Council Member Mrs. Guy P. Curtis, Secretary, Board of Trustees Mr. Paul Lamirand, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. Miss Carolyn Woolridge, Urban League Representative Legal Counsel: Mr. Richard D. Bonewitz L A Staff: Mr. Howard Bellinger, Executive Director Mr. L. Glenn Barbe, Assistant Director Mrs. Helen S. King, Secretary 0 her Staff M mbers Present: Rev. Billy W. Kirk Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane 2. .,AiPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. President Wiggins requested a motion on the MINUTES APPROVED M nutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5, 1969. Motion for approval of the minutes was made by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. Wilhelm. Ap- proval was unanimous by all Commissioners present. tion was also requested for the payment of CLAIMS APPROVED e claims -- totalling $106,359.62. On motion Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Helmen, the .aims were approved for payment, in the amount $106,359.62, as submitted. Approval was unan- ious by all Commissioners present. -1- 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Cont':d PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56 Replace ent Housing Pavments Be nice Woods, #1 -4 $ 5,000.00 Ro ert Gammage, #2 -3 4,546.00 Ro ert Herron, #5 -3 5,000.00 Join Arndt, #1 -11 920.00 Ge eral Gray, Jr., #3 -6 720.00 Je se Abrams, #3 -4 346.00 Mr 3. Melvina Wright, #6 -4 4,694.00 Al ert Holloway, #5 -4 3,996.00 Ro sevelt Topps, #4 -3 4,146.00 Wi lie Burks, #2 -10 4,246.00 Cl be Roberts, #2 -5 1,220.00 E ima Marie Fozo, #1 -12 420.00 Raymond K. Riedl, Sr. .1,220.00 Dorothy N. Howell 10.00 South Bend Tribune 11.23 Tr - County. News. 37.77 Total $ 36,533.00 PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 Rehabil Cation Claims - Alice Phillips $ 4,077.06 Da nell & Cecelia Eppenger 246.60 Le )n & Loucrecia Grim 309.62 Ab tract & Title Corporation 43.00 Ab tract Company of St. Joseph County 154.00 Bituminous Materials Co., Inc. .16,407.76 Chandler Sales & Service 60.47 Credit Bureau of: South Bend, Inc,. 14.75 Flying Squad Jobs, Inc.-. 862.00 Ernest S. Haynes 126.00 Dorothy N. Howell - Recording Fees 33.00 Office Engineers, Inc. - 79.32 Project Temporary Loan Repayment Fund R -57 39,900.19 Sh lts, Graves & Associates, Inc. 399.60 Stan & Ted's Lawnmower Shop 9.64 Veldman's Service Center, Inc. 52.95 Total $ 62,775.96 -2- 91 t'd P yroll: September l.to 15, 1969 Howard Dellinger L. Glenn Barbe Vivian N. Bond Dorothy Z. Deane Gordon L. Harrell Dorothy N. Howell Patricia L. Joers C. E. Maxwell W. H. Miller W. J. Parrish Billy W. Kirk Joanna Wantuch G. B. Watkin Earl King. Helen S. King John K. O'Brien William E. Andreae William P. McRae Cecil James Rita M. Kurth Billie Jean Wesley Richard A. Madison A It Camera Shop Howard Bellinger Dorothy Z. Deane - Petty Cash Heywood Publishing Co. I diana Bell Telephone Co. James R. Meehan & Associates Northern Indiana Public Service Co. 0 thimer, Inc. Sheehan Service Center, Inc. South Bend Rubber Stamp Company South Bend Drafting Supply, Inc. South Bend Water Works - Postage South Bend Hardware X rox Corporation $ 604.16 437.50 194.37 278.33 273.00 207.50 194.37 333.33 343.75 354.16 354.16 183.75 291.66. 333.33 236.25 333.33 315.41 291.66 315.41 80.00 183.75 136.08 Total GRAND TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT TO REVOLVING FUND FOR AUGUST. 1969 ject Expenditures Account Fund R -56 ject Expenditures Account Fund R -57 ject Expenditures Account Fund R -66 Total !ME $ 6,275.26 10.24 15.20 31.99 28.26 303.85 29.25 10.38 27.00 38.70 20.94 7.20 26.30 45.36 180.73 $ 7,050.66 $ 1062359.62 $ 1,431.51 12,480.24 2,491.70 $ 16,403.45 4. a. HUD letter dated September 17, 1969: . This letter is a confirmation of the telegram, received and discussed at the prior Commission meeting, from DHUD, Washington, D. C., announcing the execution of an k1location Order authorizing the amendment of the existing contract -for the reimbursement of relocation grants from $394,800 to $540,847, in the total Federal Grant for the Industrial Expansion Urban enewal Project, R -56. This is an increase of $145,,047. This will cover replacement housing grants for owner - occupants displaced by Urban Re- newal ip to $5,000, and the rent adjustment payments which ave been increased from $500 to $1,000. Mr. Wi helm asked how many people were involved in this area. Mr. Bellinger apprised that 80% of the Industrial Expansion Project is owner - occupied and approximately 40 families,'or individuals, are eligible for subsidized payments and this will aid many famili s. b HUD letter dated September 12, 1969: Mr. Thomas S. Kilbride, Acting Assistant Regional Admin- istrat r for Renewal Assistance of HUD, in Chicago, appris d "with a sense of pride and gratification that'R gion IV exceeded its share of the total National goals on the production of low- and moderate-income housing units during the Fiscal Year of 1969, and the goal for the Fiscal Year of 1970 is set for the rehabilitation of 85 housing units n the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Area, R -57." Mr. Bellinger apprised that goal has been exceeded in the past and he felt confident the 1970 goal of 85-housing units will be met and should even be surpassed. The fiscal year is from Julyl, 1969 through July 1, 1970. 5. NEW BUSINESS a Change Order No. 4, Contract "G ", Alley Im rov ents: This Change Order covers materials and workmanship for paving an alley approximately 124 feet in length, immediately south of property at-102 South Meade Street, and the cost is an in- crease in contract price of Four Hundred Eighty - One ($1181.00) Dollars, and the contract time is extended seven (7) calendar days. This would accomp ish the paving of an alley approximately 124 feet in length and solves a chronic drainage problem. Following heavy rains, water builds up -4- AMENDATORY ALLOCATION FOR LOAN AND GRANT, INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION PROJECT, R -56 1970 HOUSING GOALS CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, CONTRACT "G ", ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, LASALLE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -57 5. and b vicin mende solut Chenn Contr contr mousl S (font' d sements are presently flooded in the immediate ty of the alley. The City Engineer has recom- the paving of the alley as the least costly on to the problem existing,. On motion by Mr. y, seconded by Mr. Helmen, Change Order No. 4, ct "G ", was authorized for an increase in et price of $481.00,. The motion was unani- passed. h. Rehabilitation Grants: Approval of two rehabilitation grants, in the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Project, R -57, was requested for the follo ing parcels: Parcel Nos. 7 -15 and 23 -27. On motion by Mr. Wilhelm, seconded by Mr. }ielmen, the rehabilitation grants for the above- stated parcels were approved unanimously by all Commis- sioners present. • Tot Lots: Request has been received from e Urban League to lease three lots on Lake Street, on a yearly basis, for tot lots. Mr. Bellinger apprised that the lots, in ques- tion, following soil tests were found to be unbui dable. The Urban League has approximate- ly $250.00 available for play equipment. On motion by Mr. Wilhelm, seconded by Mr. Chenney, authorization was granted for a contract to be drawn with the Urban League for play areas to be lea ed on a yearly basis, for a minimal amount of per aps $1.00 to $10.00, for tot lots on un builda le areas. d. Resolution No. 274: This Resolution_ authorizes the sale, issuance and delivery of Project Notes, in the aggregate amount of $270,000, and the execution of Requisition Agreement No. 2, in the Industrial Expansion Project, R -56. Advert purcha in the Notice The So in the in the at 1:0 was: Lsement for the receipt of proposals for the 3e of the Second Series 1969 Project Notes, aggregate amount of $270,000, appeared in a of Sale published September 3, 1969, in ith Bend Tribune and The Daily Bond Buyer, City of New York. The bid opening was Commission Office, on September 16, 1969, P.M., E.D.T., and the only bid received -5- REHABILITATION GRANTS APPROVED, PARCEL NOS. 7 -15 & 23 -27, LASALLE PARK URBAN .RENEWAL PROJECT, R -57 RECREATIONAL AREAS, LASALLE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -57 RESOLUTION N0. 2741, INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION PROJECT, R -56 5. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd Interest Bidder Rate St. Jo eph Bank and 5.95% Tru t Company,. - South Bend, Ind. Principal Premium Amount $27.00 $270,000 with d nominations to be numbered 1 through 54 C $5,.000 each, the Bond Counsel being: Ice, Miller, Donadi and Ryan, Indianapolis, Indiana. Resolu City C for th zation On mot Resolu Unanim Lion No. 274 is to authorize the Mayor and Lerk to sign the Project Loan Notes, and Commission President to sign the authori- to submit these to the successful bidder. ion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by-Mr. Wilhelm, Lion No. 274 was adopted. Approval was pus by'all Commissioners. Mr. Bellinger expressed concern over the interest rate. The maximum rate is 69/8 and normally three or four bids are received and this is the first time we have been presented with the situation of only receiving one. Mrs. borro inves not n veste the a the m used ment contr R -57, Contr (42) amend excee servic seconc author net Allen inquired as to why we have to money, when interest is earned on the money d. Mr. Bellinger apprised that the money ded for a period of 60 to 90 days is in- and the interest received is credited to ropriate project accounts, which reduces ey to be borrowed. This $270,000 will be pay off old loan notes. . Change Order No. 1: This is an amend - D Contract dated April 5, 1967, for rodent 1, in the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Project, Faith the South Bend Exterminating Company. et time is amended to "within Forty -Two onsecutive months ", and the compensation.: d that "the compensation paid shall not the maximum sum of One Thousand Two d and Sixty ($1,260.00) Dollars for all es required." On motion by Mr. Chenney, ed by Mr. Wilhelm, Change Order No. 1 was ized and approval was unanimous. M CHANGE ORDER NO.1, RODENT CONTROL, LASALLE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R-57 y `a 4 F ..4 s: 6. kOGRESS REPORTS E. Code Enforcement Program: Department of CODE ENFORCEMENT Redev lopment has prepared the draft application PROGRAM jointly with the Area Plan Commission and the Engin eying Department which-is for the near North- east Eection of the City. This program, if ap- provec ap- prove by the City Council and the Federal Govern- ment, will make available the rehabilitation of their homes with low interest loans and grants. The s aff has met with the City Council for the purpo e of explaining the program. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 1969, at the Northeast Center for the purpose of exploring and explaining the program to area residents. Following a successful meeting, the application will 4e presented for Council action. LaSalle Park: Woodruff & Sons, Inc., LASALLE PARK URBAN the d molition contractor, is currently working RENEWAL PROJECT, in the LaSalle Park Project. Upon conclusion of R -57 his work, all the remaining derelict structures shoulc be removed. The City Street Department, under the direction of the Engineering Depart- ment, is resurfacing streets which were not sched led for repair under the Urban Renewal Program. These streets had been paved original- ly under the Barrett Law and-were showing signs of deterioration.. Mr. Bellinger apprised we will he able to take non -cash credit for this work which will help to reduce the City's share of th project cost. . Relocatees• R -57: Relocated one individual into rent supplement housing; one large family re- located into leased Housing; one family will move into private sales housing September 24; three families are in the process of obtaining 235 H using. R -56: One family moved into private sales housing, and one family is in the process of bu ing a home, under house replacement grant. Rev. I ready now 1( ductec be: ' This i LaSai_ I. Urban League's Home Management Center: illy W. Kirk apprised the staff is getting for new activities in the site office, cated at 2637 Newcome Street, to be con by the Urban League and the new name will Urban League's Home Management Center." ill greatly aid the renewal work in the e Park area. LAI 1 -7- RELOCATED FAMILIES URBAN LEAGUE'S HOME MANAGEMENT CENTER 0 REPORTS (Cont' Miss Carolyn Woolridge, Urban League representative, apprised they are in the process now of getting the furnishings together, personnel to staff the Home Management Center, with the hopes of starting on October 20th, and possibly will have a more detailed repor for the next Commission meeting. Mrs. Guy P. Curtis suggested the Urban League's Block Unit Program and the Department of Redevelop- ment's Code Enforcement Program should consider getting together, as these two "could work together beautifully." Mr. Bellinger apprised that the program approach takes full advantage of the Block Clubs and this is one vehicle to ensure good citi- zen participation. e. Unbuildable Lots: Mrs. Curtis brought up Mrs. Janet Allen's earlier suggestion, in a previous Commission meeting, on practical uses for unbui dable lots, such as gardening, cultivation of lards with plots for raising vegetables, etc., and f It this was a good suggestion and should be lookee into. Mrs. Curtis said this ties in with the Agricultural Extension Division and asked "Why rot utilize this under the Purdue Agricultur- al De artment ?" She also stated this could be an avenUE for our young people to get into. Mr. Bellinger stated this is a good suggestion and-the staff will explore it further. Approximately 30 lots could be utilized that are of fairly good size dnd unbuildable because of soil conditions- 7. N13XT MEET UNBUILDABLE LOTS, LASALLE -PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -57 The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment NEXT MEETING Commi sion will be at 10 :30 A.M., Friday, October 3, 1969, in the Office of the Department of Redevelop- ment. NOV On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Helmen, ADJOURNMENT seconded by Mr. Chenney, the meeting adjourne a: 11:25 A.M. Howard Bellinger, ExecuVive Director Seal 1 -8- Donald A. Wiggi)fs,, President