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Home My WebLink AboutRM 07-02-70=a s? �rY 0 i a' u�. July 2, 1970 10:3 A. M. Presiding Officer: 1. ROLL CALL Present: thers Present: 2. gal Counsel SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, President 1200 County -City Bldg. 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Ind. 46601 Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm,President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Asst. Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins,,Member Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Vice President, Board of Trustees Mrs. Janet'`S. Allen, Common Council Member Mrs. Judith Kellogg., Urban League Housing Committee Mr. Ed Perkins, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt PA Staff Mr. B. Ashenfelter Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mrs. Helen S. King XECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESIGNS Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane Mr. Hubert M. Weaver Rev. Billy W. Kirk President Wilhelm announced Mr. Karl L. Ebel EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S has submitted his resignation as Executive Director RESIGNATION ACCEPTED of the Department of Redevelopment for health BY COMMISSION reasons. The recommendation was made by President Wilhelm that a-resolution be drawn accepting the resignation of Mr. Karl L. Ebel, as Executive Direc- tor, effective today. 01 motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, Mr. Karl L. Ebel's resignation was accepted and unani- mously carried by all Commissioners. The number as- signel for the Resolution is: No. 305 3. A POINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND ACTING DIREC OR NAMED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT: P esident Wilhelm requested a motion for Com- missi n recommendation that -Mr. B. Ashenfelter be appoi ted Associated Director and serve as Acting Direc or for the Department of Redevelopment. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR APPOINTED AND ACTING DIRECTOR NAMED: MR. B. ASHENFELTER 3. APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND ACTING DIRECTOR NAMED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT Cont 'd Said motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Helmen, and unanimously carried by all Com- missioners. Mr. Ashenfelter, at this point, officially ac- cept d his new position and served as Chairman of the �ommission meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Rev. Williams, the minutes of June 19, 1970 were ap prov d and motion unanimously carried. 5. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams, the claims, as submitted in the amount of $140,474.08, were approved and motion unani- mously carried. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56 Relocation Payment Claim Donald W. Lawson, #4 -6 Ernest Haynes (Temporary move of R. Horvath) BruCE C. Hammerschmidt Total PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 Real Estate Options L. Black, #22 -41 Robert L. & Lula Mae Hunt,. #1 -14 Relocation Claim Andrew Williams, #37 -15 - Paid to Ernest Haynes Rehabilitation Claim Willis J. & Tina L. Handy, #19 -2A - Paid to Ward Construction Co. Emma & Maurice S. DeBaets, #46 -18 - Paid to J. L. Powell & Sons, Inc. -2- MINUTES APPROVED CLAIMS APPROVED $ 65.00 81.00 370.00 516. 10.00 10.00 117.00 3,500.00 3,680.00 tO kl 0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) M. C. & Willie Mae Cotton, #25-7 7,143.23 Amrie & Jessie Harris, #12-15 268.25 B. & J. Demolition 950.00 Chandler Sales & Service 63.24 Flying Squad Jobs, Inc. 1,338.00 Bruce C. Hammerschmidt: 1,105.00 Steve Nagy 430.87 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 557.08 South Bend Exterminating Co. 100.00 Charles E. Stafford 1,242.82 Charles E. Stafford 148.47 South Bend Tribune 29.59 Waggoner's Fuel Co.,.Inc. 9.90 Department of Housing & Urban Development 105.00 Total $- 20,808.45 PROJOCT EXPENDITURES.ACCOUNT FUND R-66 Real Estate Options Olive Layton, #28-9 10.00 David L. Matthews, #17-6 10.00 Real Estate Purchases Robert Blum Lodge I.O.O.F. #278, c/o Welcome H. Hawblitzel, Treasurer, #602 87,490.00 George Sands, #22-11 17,855.00 Reloqation Claims -Lester Carpenter, #27-10 Clarence or Betty Snyder, #23-9 South Bend Freight Lines, #23-3 Frank Uhrin, #17-2 & J. Demolition Frank Haynes Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. iester Long allace Mitchell lonica M. Peak & Monica M. Peak as Executrix of the Estate of John Elmer Peak, #14-5 198.44 qonica M. Peak 875.00 REDEV LOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Pa roll: June 16 to June 30, 1970 (arl L. Ebel $ 666.66 , Glenn Barbe 548.33 ivian N. Bond 333.33 orothy Z. Deane 350.00 -3- Total 5. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd Gordon L. Harrell $: 286.66 Dorothy N. Howell 333:.33' Patricia L. Joers 212.16 C. E. Maxwell 354.16 W. H. Miller 375.00 W. J. Parrish 395.83 Bi l ly W. Ki rk 375.00 Joanna Wantuch 204.08 G. N. Watkin 308.33 Earl King 350.00 Helen S. King 248.04 William P. McRae 308.33 Billie J. Wesley 204.08 Richard Madison 333.33 Viella Wheller 60.00 Paul E. Becher 333. -33 Frank J. Alford 312.50 John Tidwell 333.33 Jan Thomason 204.08 Patricia Kennedy 176.54 B. Ashenfelter 447.91 Lois Hocker 250.00 Rita Kurth 99.00 Carol A. Sheehan 192.91 Sue Hunter 333.33 Annie J. Owens 191.58 Michael D. Mangan 286.00 L. Glenn Barbe Bath Insurance Agency, Inc. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt In Tana Bell Telephone Co. Indiana Safety, Ind. James R. Meehan & Associates W. Mitchell Plumbing & Heating Office Engineers, Inc. South Bend Hardware Xe ox Corporation URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND Corby Homes Wesley Hargray The Housing Authority, City of South Bend The Housing Authority, City of South Bend The Housing Authority, City of South Bend ThE Housing Authority, City of South Bend ThE Housing Authority, City of South Bend Indiana & Michigan Company La alle Park Homes La alle Park Homes Th mas Long GRAND TOTAL -4- Total $ 9,317.16 204.52 128.00 200.00 612.84 18.00 86.13 98.60 100.74 5.75 143.70 $ 10,915.44 $ 155.00 100.00 100.75 52.00 109.00 64.00 58.00 20.00 71.00 36.00 100.00 865.75 $ 140,474.08 7. OLD BUSINESS e 6. COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS a. up z. Indiana & Michigan Electric Company Letter I & M HEATING SERVICE ment Datec June 26, 1970: This - letter, over t e signa -, IN DOWNTOWN AREA, EXTENDED ture of Mr. J. L. Flanagan, South Bend Division TO JUNE 1, 1972 INC., CENTRAL DOWNTOWN Mana er, advised the steam heat customers, in the Downtwon Urban Renewal Project, R -66, ap- Down own area, that the steam heating system will peared by completely discontinued on•June 1 1972, which is b Commission order on June `l9, 1970, under Cause No. 32301. The discontinuance was original -- a bid opening date of June 23, 1970, at 1:00 ly slated at the close of the 70 -71 heating season P.M., and is now extended for another year. -..; 5 Our Commission Legal Counsel, Mr. Bruce C. Parcel No. Address Hamm rschmidt, said that this will give us another year and the Downtown merchants will not have to install a temporary heating system. This will give us sufficient breathing space. (Vacant Building) 21 -5 320 S. Main Street On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, it was recommended this letter be ac_ cept d and placed on file. Recommendation was henfelter said four (4) firms submitted' unanimous. 7. OLD BUSINESS e 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Demolition Contract No. 1: The advertise - DEMOLITION CONTRACT NO. 1 ment for the demolition of t e following buildings AWARDED TO RITSCHARD BROS., and structures, and site clearance, within the INC., CENTRAL DOWNTOWN Central Downtwon Urban Renewal Project, R -66, ap- URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -66 peared in The South Bend Tribune on May 25 and June 1, 1970; in the Tri- County News on May 29, with a bid opening date of June 23, 1970, at 1:00 P.M., E.D.T., in this office: 5 Parcel No. Address 20 -8 326 -328 S. Michigan Street (Vacant Building) 21 -5 320 S. Main Street (First Christian Church). r_ fi Mr. A henfelter said four (4) firms submitted' bids, out of seven (7) receiving plans, and F; these were: i -5- 8. NIEW BUSINESS (Con V ame of Contractor Bid Received re Wrecking Co. wkawlin, Michigan tschard Bros., Inc. uth Bend, Indiana odruff & Sons, Inc. chigan City, Indiana rner Wrecking Co. khart, Indiana $ 22,380.00 24,940.00 28,640.00 46,661.00 radberry Bros. Excavating Co. South Bend, Indiana No bid recd. Ed Siebert & Sons Contracting Co. Michigan City, Indiana No bid recd. anek Excavating & Demolition Co. South Bend, Indiana No bid recd. The consensus of the Commission was to show just cause why the award should not go to the lowest bidd r, in this case, Dore Wrecking Company, Kawkawlin, Michigan, who submitted a bid of $22,380.00. Com- mission Legal Counsel, Mr. Hammerschmidt, stated he had to threaten Dore Wrecking Company in the past with default of contract,.on, several occassions, for work performed in the LaSalle.Park.Urban Renewal Proj ct, R -57, and the letters are in our files. We do h ve sufficient just cause not to take the lowest bid ere. The next lowest bidder was: Ritschard Bros., Inc. South Bend, with a bid of $24,940.00. Mr. Helm n stated Ritschard Bros., Inc. do an excellent job and he highly recommends their work performance. Mr: Kenny also concurred in the dependability and perf rmance of the firm. Mr. Wiggins said on the basis of the recommenda- tions, made, he moves for the motion that Demolition Contract No. 1 be awarded to Ritschard Bros., Inc., South Bend, for a bid of $24,940.00. Said motion was seconded by Rev. Williams, and unanimously carried by all Commissioners. President Wilhelm asked when work can be started on t e demolition? Mr. Ashenfelter said Demolition Cont act No 1 will now be submitted to HUD for con - curr nce and when concurrence is received, demolition can tart within 15 days. K ti 8. NFW BUSINESS (Cont'd Re Demolition Contract No. 2, Mrs. Janet S. Allen asked if the City has given us the old Pump- ing Station? Mr. Hammerschmidt said the City Attor ey's Office is working on the presentation to th City Council for conveyance to the Depart- ment. b Flying Squad: Authorization was requested to em )loy the Flying Squad for grass cutting and maint nance, in the Southeast area of the Central Downt wn Urban Renewal Project, R -66. President Wilhelm asked where the properties are located, how many, how much time is involved, etc.? Rev. Kirk said this now involves four lots on Co umbia.Street, which a.re-in very poor condi- tion. Six boys would be employed at one time - on a rotation basis. R v. Williams asked what the cost is and whether the boys would be hired by the jor or by the hour? Rev. Kirk stated the`boys would be hired by thE job, at $1.50 per hour, per boy, with six emplo ed at one time. The work involved is suffi- cient to hire the six boys for the four lots. Or motion by Mr. Helmen,'seconded by Mr. Chenn y, authorization was granted.to`ente.r into a contract for the Flying Squad. President Wfl helm directed our Commission Legal Counsel to handle the c ntract. Motion was unanimously approved. FLYING SQUAD AUTHORIZED, CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -66 c. Option Agreements, R -66: The Chair enter - FIVE (5) OPTION AGREE- tainec a motion that the five 5) Option Agreements MENTS AUTHORIZED, PARCEL be accepted and the President by authorized to sign, NOS. 1 -3, 4 -5, 9 -12, 22 -1 subject to Commission Legal Counsel. These Option & 24-7, CENTRAL DOWNTOWN Agreements cover the following parcels, in the URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -66: R -66 rcel No. Address 1 -3 4 -5 9 -1 22 -1 24 -7 On motion Willia s, the parcel were missio Legal 230 North Michigan Street 128 North Michigan Street 112 -114 South Main Street 401 -405 South Michigan Street 213 East Monroe Street by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Option Agreements for the above - listed unanimously approved, subject to Com- Counsel. -7- 8. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd d. Option Agreements. R -57: Approval and TWO (2) OPTION AGREE- authorization was requested for the President to MENTS AUTHORIZED, PARCEL sign two (2) Option Agreements, in the LaSalle NOS. 43 -11 & 46 -3. Park Urban Renewal Project, R -57, for the follow -' LASALLE PARK URBAN ing parcels: RENEWAL PROJECT, R -57 rcel No. Address 3 -11 Liberty Street ( Vacant Lot) 6 -3 West Jefferson Boulevard (Vacant Lot) On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, the Option Agreements for the above - liste parcels were unanimously approved. e. Resolution No. 302: Authorization was re- RESOLUTION NO. 302 quested to mail 10-day notices of condemnation.for APPROVED, CENTRAL DOWN - the following parcels, in the Central Downtown TOWN URBAN RENEWAL Urban Renewal Project, R -66, located in the post PROJECT R -66 office area: arcel No. Address 23 -7 422 -424 South Michigan Street 23 -11 415 South St. Joseph Street On motion by Mr. Wiggii Resolution No. 302 was f. Resolution No. quested to mail 10 -clay the f llowing parcels, Renew 1 Project, R -57: is, seconded by Mr. Chenney, unanimously approved. 303: Authorization was re- notices of condemnation for in the LaSalle Park Urban reel No. Address 19 -26 3517 West Washington Street 19 -28 North Falcon Street (Vacant Lot) Condemnation proceedings were recommended as the first parcel owner's offer to settle was an exorbi- tant acquisition request; the second parcel is to clear title only. RESOLUTION NO. 303 APPROVED, LASALLE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT R -57 0 motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded.by Rev. Williams Resol tion No. 303 was unanimously approved. 9• zes tr crease makinc Resolution No. 304: This Resolution . authori - RESOLUTION NO. 304 filing of an amendatory application to in- APPROVED, LASALLE PARK the loan and rehabilitation grant for the URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT of rehabilitation grant payments under Section R -57 10 d� C 0" i 8. NEW BUSINESS (Cont`d 115 of The Housing Act of 1949, as amended, for Project Ind. R -57. This provides for the making of rehabilitation grant payments to or on behalf of individuals and families for the purpose of rehabilitating property within the project area not to exceed $3,500 per family. Mr. L. Glenn Barbe stated that HUD, in Chicago, has suggested -an Amendatory Contract be submitted to them for their approval for addi- tional funds needed for _rehabilitation grants and this money would be forthcoming within four to six weeks. President Wilhelm recommended we file the amendatory application for additional grant funds. He suggested on the`question_of the vacant lots for the Commissioners -to -make a decision as to the proper time'to- place the.properties on the market, or whether to.wait fora better market time. Some of the land has been.re- appraised as low as U for bad soil.: He stated this is not a bargain even though it may sound like one, as it would cost approximately $2,000 for footings to build. On motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. Chenney, Resolution No. 304 was unanimously ap- proved. h. investment in Project Ex enditures- Account INVESTMENT AUTHORIZED, R -56: Authorization was requested for the invest- PROJECT EXPENDITURES ment of $100,000.00 for three (3) months in the ACCOUNT R -56 Project Expenditures Account Fund R -56. Mr. Barbe stated these funds were for site improvements. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, the investment of the funds, as stated above, was unanimously approved. i. Relocation Workshop: President Wilhelm RELOCATION WORKSHOP, stated that Rev. Kirk as ;personally been invited INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA to attend the,Relocation Workshop; in Indianapolis, JULY 21 & 22, 1970 July 21 and 22, 1970. He has been. requested to set up a panel on rehabilitation and relocation. Presi- dent Wilhelm said that when anyone-earns.-this type of recognition, he felt the Commission should author- ize the trip. The drive.to Indianapolis will be in one station... The staff selected to attend is: :Rev. Billy W. Kirk Mr. Harrison Miller Mr. Paul E. Becher Miss Sue Hunter -9- 8. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Rev. Williams asked: "When are we going to get some reports from these trips out of town? All we get are the claim °forms to approve the expenses. We do not get any reports and are not even told if the staff arrived at the designated destination." President Wilhelm said that this was an excellent suggestion as knowledge may be gained from these meetings. It was requested that re- ports be forthcoming in the future. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded:by Mr. Helmen, a staff of four was authorized for the Relocation Workshop. Motion was unanimously ap- proved. j. Two Automobiles: Mr. L. Glenn Barbe stated'TWO AUTOMOBILES City Council as:aut orized ouriDepartment to pur APPROVED FOR chase an.automobile for City =Wide Relocation Staff, PURCHASE in lieu of leasing'an automobile. One automobile, currently in use, is a 1968 Ford, which!i.s costing a tremendous amount of money for upkeep. Permission was requested from the Commission to trade this automobile in and authorization was requested to advertise for bids for two automobiles. The trade -in automobile will be for staff use. The other purchased vehicle will replace the leased automobile and this will be used by City = Wide Relocation Staff. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, authorization was granted to advertise for bids to purchase , two.vehicles,.per -City specifications. k. Proclaimer Certificate and Resolution No. 301: PROCLAIMER Mr. L. Glenn Barbe presented -t the Proc aimer Certi -- CERTIFICATE ficate and Resolution No. 301 to the Commission. RESOLUTION NO.301 The new procedures, contained in HUD circulars, HELD FOR FURTHER would permit local public agencies to certify or REVIEW BY attest to certain facts about their renewal pro- COMMISSION grams rather than having to submit detailed docu- mentation for review and approval by HUD. HUD and NAHRO have agreed to have the LPA's in six cities test the effectiveness of the new procedures. The use of the new proclaimer certificates does not become mandatory until November 15, 1970. The Commission's consensus was that, due to the importance of some of the changes and placement of more responsibility on the executive „staff, it would be advisable to have an informal meeting with the Commission, Legal Counsel, and the,ipvolved staff,_. for discussion, preferably the early ..part: of next.vfeek,.- The date set for this meeting was Tues0ay, July 7, 1970, at 4:00 P.M., in the Commission Office. -10- -11- 9 9. PROGRESS REPORTS . Negotiator Services, R -66: Mr. Hubert M. NEGOTIATOR SERVICES, 4€ Weav r, our Downtown Negotiator; said that to date R -66 we have 75 options, totalling $2,625,354.00, and have acquired title to 40 parcels, representing a purchase price of $1,336,264.00. - . Business Relocation: A written report BUSINESS RELOCATION was submitted by Harrison Miller to.the:Com- CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN miss on. It states that two relocation claims RENEWAL PROJECT, R -66 remain in Chicago for concurrence. The staff is in contact with five National °franchise firms pro- viditig information that wi l l tend". to assure their continued operation and occupancy in the _Central Business District. Relocation facilities appear 1 to be available to them in the next two -year period. ° A list of storerooms has been prepared that could be utilized for temporary,relocation: resources if necessary. These vacant storefronts are divided into two groups: those that wil l be vacant and avai able July 1, 1971, and those' °vacant and avail- able July 1, 1972. 'There are'also seven vacant storerooms currently for.rent privately. All of theSE resources are on properties which will not be acquired. 10. QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION: Mrs. Janet S. Allen raised the following QUESTION AND ANSWER questions: SESSION 1) An explanation to the $12.00 amounts paid to the Water Department, as shown in the minutes? The City -Wide Relocation staff finds housing for individuals and /or families from substandard homes, etc., and these are water deposits paid out f City -Wide Relocation funds, not Department funds, on the individual's account. ) How does it happen that_new personnel hired seem to be getting more pay than employees who have - een working here for so long? President Wilhelm stated that personnel are fired by job classifications, and the City Council ets the salaries under which we are governed. ) How the payments are determined for our -'N egal Counsel, as shown in the minutes? Pre5ide,nt Wilhelm' stated Mr. Bruce C. - ammersWri dt" i s hi ' V'pai d by us for l egal ser ` a s. ices performed under Lontract, authorized by the ommissioners. -11- 10. IQUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION (Cont'd) Mr. Helmen asked why we have to have Dun & Brad treet, under the tune of &705.00, shown paid in t e last minutes? Mr. Barbe stated that under HUD regulations a credit report is required on a developer or the owner of the property to be re- habilitated to obtain financial responsibility for rehabilitation or disposition of the property. This is yearly fee and provides 100 reports. This contract was approved May 159 1970, on R -66. Mrs. Janet Allen asked what the delay was on R liance Pharmacy? .Mr. Hammerschmidt stated we aye trying to work out an option:with the owners and ave a meeting with them this afternoon. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Vice President, of the Board of Trustees, said that Messrs. Wilhelm,.Hammerschmidt and Bellinger attended.a Bar.Association meeting on June 30th, and that Mr. Bellinger did an excellent job in explaining the Downtown Program. Mr. Nimtz said that from now on he was sure-we would not have any difficulties from the lawyers and he believed we have done a good.job.. President Wilhelm said thOSE were very kind words. Mr. Helmen inquired on rehabilitation work, as to w o approves the work to be done - painting in particular whether it is up to the contractor or the owners? Mr. Barbe said the selection is up to the owners, with staff approval. Mr. Helmen said his reason for asking is that a paint firm is put- ting word out that their paint is approved by Urbar Renewal. As it may be misrepresentation of the raint, President Wilhelm directed Commission Legal Counsel to call the firm. 11. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be at 10:30.A. M., Friday, July 17, 1970 in the Office of the Department of Redevelop- ment. 12. (ADJOURNMENT the �On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Helmen, eeting adjourned at 12:00 Noon. NEXT MEETING JULY 17, 1970 ADJOURNMENT enfelter, Acting Director Dea J. W lhelm, P eside It -12-