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Home My WebLink AboutRM 11-06-70SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Novemb r 6, 1970 10:30 - M. Presideng Officer: Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, President 1. ROLL CALL 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 P esent: Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Asst. Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Absent: Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Others Present: Mrs. Janet Allen, Common Council Member Mr. Edgar Seybold, South B end Civic Planning Assn. Legal Counsel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt L A Staff: Mr. B. Ashenfelter Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mr. William Parrish Miss Patricia Joers Mr. William Slabaugh Mr. Harrison Miller Mr. Hubert M. Weaver 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Op motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, MINUTES APPROVED the miiiutes of October 16, 1970 were approved. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams, the claims, totalling $232,271.05, were approved. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56 Abstract Company of St. Joseph County, Inc. Dorothy N. Howell Rieth -Riley Construction Co. Total PROJECI EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 Rehabilitation Claims M.C. & Willie Mae Cotton S eve & Mary Rollins -1- CLAIMS APPROVED $ 777.00 10.00 14,237.00 $ 15,024.00 $ 4,493.00 2,791.50 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Relocation Claims A bert Apagnola, #16 -1 Haynes Painting Service, #23 -9 M chi4na; Millwork & Mfg. Co., #23 -1 A gustines' Barber Shop, #23 -9 Additional Relocation Claims Albert Spagnola, #16 -1 Direct Loss of Property Claims Archie F. Smith d /b /a Hotel Riley, #22 -12 Small Business Displacement Claims H tel Riley c/o Archie F. Smith, #22 -12 A gustines' Barber Shop, #23 -9 -2- 36.00 350.00 3�,624.03 400.32 710.06 2,500.00 2,500.00 bstract & Title Corp. $ 30.00 bstract Company of St. Joseph County, Inc. 185.00 ath Insurance Agency, Inc. 26.38 raunsdorf, Inc. 566.20 epartment of Housing and Urban Development 105.00 Ebony Movers 190.00 orothy N. Howell 16.00 . P. McRae 26.60 arren Outlaw 90.00 South Bend Exterminating Co. 30.00 Urban Redevelopment District Capital Fund 64,219.55 Total 72,769.23 PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66 Option arles W. Hahn, Atty., #27 -4 $ 10.00 Real Estate C A. & K. Food Distribution, Inc., #27 -3 10.00 R bert J. Ducomb, Jr., #24 -6 10.00 K llogg - Citizens National Bank, #1 -1 10.00 I diana University Foundation, #27 -18 10.00 Nathan Levy, #25 -1 10,00 Real E tate Claims Layton, #28 -9 17,357.00 Olive S uth Bend Air Products, et al., #23 -11 47,975.00 T eodore H., Jr.. & Elaine Stark, #1 -5 23,718,00 Olive B. Layton & First Bank & Trust Company, et al:, #14 -3 24,825.00 Relocation Claims A bert Apagnola, #16 -1 Haynes Painting Service, #23 -9 M chi4na; Millwork & Mfg. Co., #23 -1 A gustines' Barber Shop, #23 -9 Additional Relocation Claims Albert Spagnola, #16 -1 Direct Loss of Property Claims Archie F. Smith d /b /a Hotel Riley, #22 -12 Small Business Displacement Claims H tel Riley c/o Archie F. Smith, #22 -12 A gustines' Barber Shop, #23 -9 -2- 36.00 350.00 3�,624.03 400.32 710.06 2,500.00 2,500.00 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Cont'd) Abstract & Title Corp. $ 170.00 Abstract Company of St. Joseph County, Inc. 582.50 Ebony Movers 210:00 Bruce . Hammerschmidt 275.00 Doroth N. Howell 87.00 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co'. 81.35 Ralph . Lauver 200.00 Jerome E. Michaels 500.00 Ralph . Michaels 200.00 Wallac Mitchell Plbg. & Heating Co. 347.00 Northern Indiana Public Service Co. 98.03 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 10.79 Henry 4. Shaw 267.60 South end 'Exterminating Co. 30.00 South 3end Hardware Co. 11.49 Stan & Ted's Lawnmower Shop 35.70 Water )ept-, City of South Bend 12.00 Viella Wheeler 65.00 Clyde . Williams & Associates S/S 5,000.00 Total 133,019.07 REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND - P yroll $ 9,486.01 A B. Dick Products Co. 37.55 L Glenn Barbe 23.25 B rry Seat Cover & Auto Glass Co., Inc. 48.00 Building Officials & Code Administrators, Inter. 8.75 Dorothy Z. Deane - Petty Cash 50.46 Bruce C. Hammerschmidt .200.00 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. 11.16 International Business Machines Corp. 52,63 W Harrison Miller - 16.10 S hillings Printing Co., Inc. 8.00 Xerox Corp. 200.00 Total 10,141.91 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND E ony Movers Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. W ter Works, City of South Bend Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Water Works, City of South Bend Water Works, City of South Bend The Housing Authority - City of South Bend The Housing Authority - City of South Bend Total -3- $ 960.00 35.00 20.00 12.00 35.00 12,00 12.00 50.00 90.00 1,226.00 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Cont'd) URBAN REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND H rland Bartholomew & Associates 4. COMMUNICATIO $ 90.84 Total. 90.84 GRAND TOTAL $ 232,271.05 a Mr. Francis E. Moran, 633 E. Monroe Street has re- ADD PARCEL TO queste ,the Commission in a letter dated November 3, 1970 ACQUISITION LIST, to add said property to the Acquisition List for the Central IND. R -66 Downtown Project, Ind. R -66. This property, Parcel 28 -12, was originally planned for acquisition but deleted when it was fotind to be standard. He is unable to sell and desires to move from town, while the property could be added to the Project. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams this request for acquisition was approved. b Future Use of United States Post Office Building: FUTURE USE OF OLD In a l tter dated October 23, 1970, the Downtown South Bend POST OFFICE SITE, Council suggested the possibilities to the General Services IND. R -66 Administration for the use of our current Post Office Building which will be vacated with the completion of their new facility in the Ind. R -66 Project. The most favorable suggestion would be that of rehabilitation for use of all Federal Agency Offices. c Assistance to Model Cities Agency for Parks -in -the PARKS -IN -THE CITIES Cities Application: This letter dated November 2, 1970 appri- APPLICATION sed th s Department of the status of the Model Cities Parks - In -The Cities Application for the purpose of our beginning-re- location in the park area. The Redevelopment Commission felt that a cont act must be entered into before our staff services 'could be uti ized. Since Model Cities budget authority has now been approp fated, our legal counsel will be contacting their counsel for th preparation of this contractual agreement. d Resignation of John Tidwell from City -Wide Relocation STAFF MEMBER Staff: On October 29, 1970 Mr. John H. Tidwell, a member of RESTGNATION the City-Wide Relocation Staff submitted his resignation to accept a position with the Model Cities Agency. On motion by Mr. Wi gins, seconded by Rev. Williams, Mr. Tidwell's resigna- tion w s accepted and placed on file with regrets. e Move of Woodworth Storage & Transfer, Inc.: In a CLAIM FOR RE- letter dated October 27, 1970, the Woodworth Storage & Trans - LOCATION PAY - fer Company, Inc., Parcel 23 -12 in the R -66 Project, requested MENT immediate processing of their relocation claim. Due to the nature of said business, Woodworth performed their own move, but it was not categorized as a self move because contents were not their own, but only in their legal custody, as a -4- 4. C MMUNICATIONS Cont'd) public warehouseman. Recent resubmittals for HUD's review , have released $10,000 of a $11,400 claim. Following HUD's recomm ndations,'we are now submitting additional documenta- tion t obtain payment of remainder of claim as rapidly as possib e. f Extension of Time, South Bend Public Libras A EXTENSION OF TIME, letter has been received from the South Bend Public Library SOUTH BEND PUBLIC stating that no assurance of definite plans for redevelopment LIBRARY, IND. R -66 of Parcel 8 -17 which they would like to acquire in the R -66 Project could'be given before 1975. The Library would like this Department to'waive the -time deadline for redevelopment of pro ect land in favor of another governmental unit: The parcel would be landscaped until ready for their use. The Commis ion felt that a definite commitment on date would have to be Eet. 5. 00 BUSINESS a. Amendment to Minutes of September 18, 1970: On a motion.by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mously carried by all Commission members, the minutes of -- Septem er 18, 1970,.Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission, were amended to include Parcel 18 -12 under No. 6, New Business, for a Certificate of Completion in the R -57 P oject. 6. NEW BUSINESS MINUTES AMENDED a. Decals for City Automobiles Several styles of DECALS FOR CITY - decals were displayed and priced for placing on all. Redevelop- OWNED AUTOMOBILES ment Department cars. The Redevelopment Commission gave ap proval of motion by Mr. Wiggins and seconded by Rev. Wi'11'iams directing the Executive Director to purchase a one- color'lettered decal to suit our needs: b. Approval for Awarding Demolition Contract 4A and 4B in AWARD OF DEMOLITION the R-66 Project: Bids.were taken on October 20,- 1970.for CONTRACT 4A AND 4B, Demolition Contract'4A and 4B which involve -six parcels-in---- IND. R -66 the Downtown Project. Nine bids were received altogether. Midwest Demolition Corporation was the apparent low bidder on the contract. On legal counsel authority, said low bidder had to e disqualified for arriving four to five minutes af- ter beginning of bid opening. The next apparent low bidder was Woodruff & Sons, Inc. for Contract 4A and Warner Wrecking Company/ for Contract 4B with a contract price of $19,200 and $19,300 respectively, for a contract total of $38,500. Mr. Wiggins made a motio to accept the low bid of Woodruff & Sons and Warner Wreckin Company which was seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- mously arried. -5- 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd c Certificate of Completion: Permission was requested CERTIFICATE OF to issue a Certificate of Completion to'Warren Outlaw and COMPLETION, LASALLE Carolyn Outlaw for their property located at 3217 West Jeffer- PARK PROJECT, R -57 son Blvd., in the LaSalle Park Project. This home was built PARCEL; NO, 18-10 by Mr. Outlaw and our staff reports that it is an excellent job. r. Helmen moved to issue said certificate and Mr. Wiggins second d which was unanimously carried. d Resolution No: 323: This Resolution approves and RESOLUTION NO. 323, author zes acceptance of a bid for Parcel 36 -19 at 225 S. AUTHORIZING ACCEPTAP`CE Illinois Street which will be used for construction of a OF BID FOR LAND, R -E7 garage and driveway for the.adjoining structure. Mr. Wiggins moved or said adoption and Mr. Helmen seconded the motion which as unanimously carried, el Resolution No. 324: This Resolution approves and RESOLUTION NO. 324, authorizes acceptance of a bid for Parcel 9 -8 in the 300 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTAPCE block of South Kaley Street in the LaSalle Park Project. OF BID FOR LAND, R -'.:7 This lot is unbuildable and will be used for a side yard to the adjoining parcel. Mr. Wiggins moved for the adoption which as seconded by Mr. Helmen.and unanimously carried. f reques in the Option Agreements: Approval and authorization was FOUR (4) OPTION :ed for the President'to sign four (4) option agreements AGREEMENTS, IND. Central Downtown Project for the following parcels: R -66. Parcel No. Address 5 -5 301 E. Jefferson Blvd. 27 -10 434 -434 1/2 - 442 -444 Fellows Street 27 -15 658 -70 L.W.E. and 531 1/2 E. Monroe St. 28 -3 541 -543 L.W.E. Legal counsel requested that Parcel 5 -5 be approved subject to counse working out acquisition of an outdoor sign that is located on the property. Mr. Wiggins made motion for approval with stipulation on Parcel 5 -5 which was seconded by Rev, Williams and unanimously carried. g Authorization to Advertise for 'Bids 'to Replace 1970 REPLACE OF: Plymouth which was destro ed b Fire: Authorization was re-.. FIRE-BURNED CAR quested to advertise for for an automobile to 'replace one of the City cars that was destroyed by fire. The Commis - lion r commended that any action be held off until such time as a study can be prepared on the use of all Department.cars. T:� G. NEFi "BUSINESS "(Cont`d four noti h Resolution No. 325: This Resoluti.on authorizes O parcels to be'put into condemnation and ten -day 6, to be sent` to` each. The parcels - include.: Parcel No. Owners 4 -18 Coffman, Louis, et al. 15 -3 T. J. Corporation, Sam Schulman 14 -1 Bert Liss (Rent"All) 13 -1 Paul Hass RESOLUTION NO. 325, CONDEMNATION OF FOUR PARCELS IN R -66 Mr. He men made motion to approve resolution and send ten- day notice to above - listed owners which was seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried. i Adjustment of Rent: Myers Sewing Center, 417 S. ADJUSTMENT OF RENT, Michigan Street, Parcel 22- 10,:has requested that his rent IND. R -66 be red ced retroactive due to the fact that because of Urban Renewa activity all adjacent stores have been boarded up and his fi m has had a large decrease in business. Mr. Myers will b moving on or before November'10, 1970. It is im- possib e to make this request retroactive and it was recom- mended that rent be written off for the last month, which is " now dUE and up until his moving date. On motion by Mr. Wiggin seconded by Mr. Helmen, the recommendation was'ap- proved j. Approval of Five (5) Rehabilitation Grants: Approval - APPROVAL OF FIVE (5) was re uested for five 5 parcels in the R -57 Project for REHABILITATION GRANTS, Rehabilitation Grants contingent upon receipt of the Rehab- IND R -57 ilitat on Amendatory. Mr. Wiggins made a motion to approve Rehabilitation Grants for Parcels No. 9 -8, 33 -33, 23 -11, 10 =10 and 22 -47 subject to funding. Said motion was seconded by Rev Williams and unanimously carried. g. Resolution-No. 322: Resolution to adopt an Acquisi 'RESOLUTION NO. 322, tion P licy which incorporates State and Federal law and ACQUISITION POLICY basically sets out the same procedure that has always been, IND. R -66 follow d. This policy is necessary in connection with the use of Proclaimer's which go into effect November 1, 1970. It was noted that this procedure would save four to six months processing time. Mr. Wiggins moved for adoption of thil Resolution and Policy which was seconded `by. _Mr. Helmen and unanimously carried. i. a st 1 i ze ti create tion of Cars Assigned to Department: Suggestion was made that USE OF CITY -OWNED be undertaken to reappraise the use of City -owned VEHICLES Iles. This would bring to light the way to best uti- ese cars. Possible pooling of staff activities would more availability of autos and possibly the elimina- some. This report will be undertaken immediately. -7- 6. NSW BUSINESS (Cont`d) m Redevelopment in LaSalle Park: Approval was obtained REDEVELOPMENT IN from tie Commission members for the staff and.legal counsel '- LASALLE PARK, R -57 to pre are documents toward contracting with George.Cimermancic for th building of homes in the LaSalle Park Area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS a Property Management: Rev. Kirk reported that the rent roll for the R -66 Project is in excellent condition. All businesses were paid up to date and the few residential delinquent accounts, if not collected by time of moving, would be deducted from their.Relocation Payment or where no. funds re available would be written off as uncollectible-by LPA At orney to satisfy State and Federal Auditors. b Relocation: R -66 relocation is- progressing well accord ng to Rev. Kirk, Relocation Director. Rev. Kirk announced that St. Marys College has donated over 100 beds (including springs and mattresses),to the Relocation Depart- ment. These furnishings are being stored on our property and wi 1 be of great service in the relocating of families and in ividuals. c City -Wide Relocation: Rev. Kirk reported that since June 1 to October 31, 1970 over 127 referrals have been turned over to his staff and completed. It was reiterated that t e funds for -City -Wide Relocation, although funneled throug the Department of Redevelopment, are 100% City funds and no Federal funds are involved in this service. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RELOCATION CITY -WIDE RELOCATION d Housing Clinic: An organizational meeting was held HOUSING CLINIC on October 29, 1970. Those residents in attendance were most eager to participate and have been encouraging other residents. e Acquisition Report: Mr. Hubert M. Weaver has made a ACQUISITION REPORT study of parcels in each Phase of the R -66 Project. A`date of November 15; 1970 has been set as a deadline for parcels in Phase I & II and subsequent deadlines have been set for parcels in each Phase. After these deadlines, remaining parcels not under option will be put into condemnation. f Busine four(4 today. to mov who ha Business Relocation Report: Mr. Harrison Miller, BUSINESS RELOCATION s Relocation Director, reported that claims from REPORT, 'R-66 businesses were submitted for Commission approval Two (2) additional firms have reported their plans which would make a total of 20 business concerns e selected new locations. 7. jP g City -Wide Relocation Staff: Due to the resignation NEEb FOR ADDITIONAL of John Tidwell, Rev. Kirk has requested the Commission to STAFF, CITY -WIDE approve the hiring of a replacement Relocation Officer. At RELOCATION this time there are only two Relocation Officers for all of the wo kload.. This matter will be looked into and further discus ed at the next meeting. 8. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Janet Allen raised a question as to discrepancy in a QUESTIONS AND Parcel number in the R -66 Project. She was apprised that ANSWERS there was a different set of numbers for Acquisition and Dispos ti on. 9. NEXT MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commis- NEXT MEETING, sion will be at '10:30 A.M., Friday, November 20, 1970, in NOVEMBER 20, 1970 the Of ice of the Department of Redevelopment. 10. ADJOURNMENT On motion. duly made by Mr. Helmen, the meeting adjourned ADJOURNMENT at 12:45 P.M. . Asne (SEAL) ,t iteltEfr, Executive Director In elm, Pr s dee t—�