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Home My WebLink AboutRM 07-02-71July , 1971 10:30 A. M. Presi ing Officer: SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 1200 County -City Building Mr. Fred J. Helmen, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. President South Bend, Indiana 46601 SWEARING -IN OF NEW COMMISSIONER Mr. Bob L. Wade was sworn in by City Clerk Kathryn Blough as a member of thE South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Wade had been appointed a Commissioner by the Board of Trustees in a Special Meeting on June 8, 1971. This fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of former'Com mission President Dean J. Wilhelm. t this point, Presiding Officer, Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President of the S uth Bend Redevelopment Commission, chaired the meeting. 1. 9 Williz 1971 LL CALL resent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev.:Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Mr. Bob L. Wade, Member thers Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees Mrs. Guy P. Curtis, Secretary, Board of Trustees Mr. Edgar Wertheimer, Member, Board of Trustees Mr. Ronald Adisano, Community Development Associates, Inc. Mr. Greg Cook, Community Development Associates, Inc. Mr. Steve Curneal, South Bend Tribune Photographer Mr. Rick Musser, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. Gary Niemier, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. 1 Counsel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt Mr. William J. Hammes PA Staff: Mr. B. Ashenfelter Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mr. Harrison Miller - Mrs: Helen S. King Mr. Paul E. Becher PPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane Mrs. Dorothy Howell Rev. Billy W. Kirk Mr. William J. Parrish Mr. Bill Slabaugh motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. MINUTES APPROVED , the minutes of the Regoular Meeting of June 18, e approved and unanimously carried. Be 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr.. Chenn y, the claims -- totalling $220,334.26 -- were approved for payment and unanimously carried. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56 harles W. Cole & Son, Inc. ieth -Riley Construction Co. PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 Relocation Claims Aline Hoskins, #22 -49 Rehabilitation Claim earlean Brooks, #26 -2 Abstract & Title Co. Abstract Co. of St. Joseph Co. B. & . Demolition Co. EugenE A. Basker Roberl Batteast Bruce C. Hammerschmidt LaSalle Flying Squad Lloyd Insurance Agency, Inc. Daniel Snyder South Bend Exterminating Co. Relocaltion Claims CLAIMS APPROVED $ 571.50 23,188.41 Total 235759.91 $ 195.00 740.00 160.00 727.00 360.00 492.23 80.30 53.00 2,114.80 10.00 75.00 30.00 Total 5,037.33 Richey Radiator Service, #4 -22 $ 1,243.51 Richey Radiator Service, #4 -22 - Paid to Ind. Bell Tele. 22.50 Richey Radiator Service, #4 -22 - Paid to Morse Elec. Co. 1,487.50 Richey Radiator Service, #4 -22 - Paid to Marion Hamilton & Sons 1,682.25 Richey Radiator Service, #4 -22 - Paid to South Bend Neon Co. 63.50 Aquinas Book Shop, #4 -4 - Paid to U.S. Van of Indiana 1,030.00 Robert Blume Lodge, #6 -2 - Paid to Reaves & Sons 1,419.50 Robert Blume Lodge,. #6 -2 - Paid to Ind. Bell Tele. Co. 22.50 Bert Blume Lodge, #6 -2 - Paid to Adway Signs, Inc. 144.00 Direct Loss of Property Blume Lodge, #6 -2 604.92 Robert Small Business Dis lacement4 Book Shop, #4 -4 2,500.00 Aquinas Vera C. Hans, #14 -3 2,500.00 -2- 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd Abstract & Title Corp. $ 380.00 Abstract Co. of St. Joseph Co. Eugen A. Basker S. M. Dix & Associates, Inc. W. Joseph Doran ( #4 -7w Rosbro Realty) W. Joseph Doran ( #4 -7 Rosbro Realty) W. Joseph Doran ( #24 -3, 24 -4, 24 -5, Charles W. Hahn, et al)` W. Joseph Doran ( #1 -6, Samuel Coffman, et al) W. Jo eph Doran ( #1` -4, South Bend Packaging Co., Inc.) Michael Howell Midwest Demolition Corp. The Reformer South Bend Exterminating Co. Tri -C unty News Total REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND ayroll: (June 16, 1971 to June 30, 1971) Freeman-Spicer Gates Chevrolet Corp. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. Indiana Bell Telephone Co. Richard A. Madison James R. Meehan & Associates NAHRO Relocation Institute Philosophical Library, Inc. Public Personnel Association Romy ammes, Inc Bill E. Slabaugh Singer General Tire West P rinting Co. South Bend Hardware URBANIREDEVELOPMENT FUND illie Jean Wesley 4. QOMMUNICATIONS Total Total GRAND TOTAL 4. Letter dated June 28, 1971 from Jill Peacock and J mes Walker: This is a letter of appreciation from' he tenants for temporary rental quarters at 112 West ashington Street to operate a retail store, deal- ing it water beds, etc. They expressed their thanks for tie lease and hope the venture will be a success as well is benefiting the public. -3- 969.50 109,385.19 390.65 42,500.00 1,050.00 225.00 750.00 600.00 130.00 6,048.60 40.00 90.00 27.93 175,307.05 $ 14,464.93 83.73 81.62 200.00 22.51 647.39 10.75 141.38 400.00 5.95 8.20 12.27 35.60 56.06 10.00 29.58 16,209.97 $ 20.00 20.00 $ 220,334.26 LETTER OF APPRECIATION FOR LEASE QUARTERS 4. rOMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd HUD letter dated June 25, 1971, re Project Ind. -5: HUD has al` ocated $273,000 as a grant to assist in financing the Code Enforcement Project, for a 12-inonth program. It will have to be reduced in scope and size to meet the reduced grant amount. The total Federal grant requested for three years was $1,832,394.00. The Project has now been mandated to ultim to completion within three years from the date of ap roval in an amount not to exceed a maximum Feder l grant estimate of $1,057,892.00. This will not ;nstitute a commitment that further incremental fundg will actually be forthcoming in future years. President Helmen requested a definition of "Code En- forcement." Mr. Ashenfelter advised our inspection staff inspects the homes within the boundaries to determine the deficiencies as to their being habit- able structurally and healthwise. Proper maintenance minimizes the possibility of deterioration, providing 3% fi ancing, as well as grant money. 5. OLD BUSINESS ne. 6. NEW BUSINESS z. Demolition Contract No. 12A, 12B and 12C: Authorization to advertise for these contracts was re- quest Ed in Commission meeting of May 7, 1971, and ap- pearec in The South Bend Tribune on May 18 and 25 ;, Tri -C unty News on May 21; and The Reformer on May 30, 1971, with a bid opening date of June 22, 1971, at 1:00 .M., E.S.T. Six ( ) firms submitted bids, out of eleven (11), with and without salvage, as follows: Name olf Contractor Warner Wrecking Company P.O. Bt 87 Elkhar , Ind. 46514 Ritsch rd Bros., Inc. 1204 W. Sample Street South end, Ind. 46601 Midwes Demolition Corp. 215 W. Marion Street South end, Ind. 46601 HUD GRANT FOR EAST CODE` - ENFORCEMENT PROJECT, IND. E -5, `MODEL CITIES AREA DEMOLITION CONTRACT NO. 12A, 12B & 12C AWARDED, R -66 12A 12B 12C With S. $ 8,665.00 $14,598.00 $ 6,725.00 Without S. - - - With S. $13,698.00 Without.S. 13,698.00 With S. $12,159.00 Without S. 13,159.00 -4- $20,180.00 $ 7,069.00 20,180.00 7,069.00- $22,612.00 $ 5,100.00 24,612.00 5,100.00 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Name f Contractor 8 -6 Rupel Typesetting, 320 S. Carroll 12A 12B - 19 -6 Grand Trunk Station, 237 E. Western Juliu O'Neal Trucking Co._ With S. $12,508.92 $12,900.00 1737 q. Elmer Without S. 12,518.92 12,952.00 South Bend, Ind. 46628 B & B Wrecking & Excavating. With- S. $18,050.00 $27,270.00 5041 3earl Road Without S. 18,050.00 27,270.00 Cleveland, Ohio 44109 Ed Si Bert & Sons Construction 131 E Second Street With S. $18,648.00 $24,256.00 Michi an City, Ind. 46360 Without S. 22,000.00 28,000.00 The Contracts involve the following parcels: ONTRACT NO. 12A 9 -8 State Lunch, 120 W. Washington 9 -9 Mann'Cigar Store, 126 W. Washington 9 -10 Record Bar, 128 W. Washington 10 -3 Restaurant and Ziker Cleaners, 220 W. Washington 10 -4 Grose Bike Shop, 226 W. Washington 10 -5 Reliance Pharmacy, 230 W. Washington ONTRACT NO. 12B 8 -6 Rupel Typesetting, 320 S. Carroll 18 -7 Tri -State Storeage, 330 S. Carroll 19 -6 Grand Trunk Station, 237 E. Western 19 -6A South Bend Supply Warehouse, St. Joseph Street 19 -6 1st Warehouse East of Parcel 19 -6A 19 -6 2nd Warehouse East of Parcel 19 -6A 19 -7 South Bend Supply Co., 323 S. Carroll ONTRACT NO. 12C 27 -12 House & Garage, 517 E. Monroe 27 -21 House, 522 L.W.E. 27 -22 House, 518 L.W.E. 27 -23 House,:.514 L.W.E. 28 -2 House, 533 L.W.E. 28 -17 House & Garage,.625 E. Monroe Mr. Wiggins moved the Contracts be awarded to the low bidde s, seconded by Rev..Williams, and unanimously carri d. These are subject to Commission Legal Counsel appro al and HUD concurrence. The awards are: ontract No. 12A Warner'Wrecking Company $8,665.00, with salvage. ontract No. 12B: Julius O'Neal Trucking Co. $12,900.00, with salvage. ontract No. 12C: Julius O'Neal Trucking Coo. $4,500.00, with salvage. -5, 9 ^1 $ 4,500.00 4,500.00 $ 5,400.00 5,400.00 $ 9,080.00 11,000.00 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Mr. A henfelter advised Michigan City prison is inter- ested in some of the salvage and will contact the demolition contractors. Some buildings are being strip ed even with police surveillance. Demolition Contract No. 16: Authorization ADVERTISING APPROVED was 'r queste to a vertise for Demolition Contract' FOR DEMOLITION CONTRACT No. 15 for track, ties and switches. This includes NO. 16, R -66 the tack and ties on East Western Avenue in Howard Park and entire brige at St. Louis Boulevard, R -66 Project. The rails only are to be removed from the trestle across the river, later to be a pedestrian crossing. Mr. H mmerschmidt advised the Grand Trunk Ra.ilroa:d wants no salvage. The Park Department will want all the ties and some 100 to 200 feet of rail left in place in area between trestle and St.` Louis Boule- vard. On mo ion by Mr. Wiggins., seconded by Mr. Chenney, the a vertising was authorized for Demolition Contract No. 1 , and motion unanimously carried. Change Order No. l to Demolition Contract No.CHANGE.ORDER NO. 1 TO 7 -B: This covers t deet moliti'on. and backfill of DEMOLITION CONTRACT NO. vaulted sidewalk in front of Parcel No.13 -6, which .7 -B AUTHORIZED, R -66 is the Dana Cook Building, located at 215 East Wayne Street. The sidewalk dimensions are 20 feet by.55 feet y 8 feet deep. The front wall_is to be removed. . This work is necessary due,to road construction, in. Phase I, and is an increase, in contract price of $1,100.00, with no change in time. A discussion followed on change orders.and.the re- comme dation was made for the professionals and our. staff to investigate and use foresight prior_to. professionals supplying bids. Unforeseen exceptions may occur resulting in change orders being in order and n cessary, which may result in increases and /or decre ses in cost. On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr.. Wiggins, Change Order No. 1 to Demolition Contract No. 7 -B, was authorized for an increase in contract price of $1,100.00, to B & B Wrecking & Excavating, Inc. Motion was unanimously carried. d. Curb Cuts or Access to Property During CURB CUTS OR ACCESS TO Phase I, Site Im rovements, R -'66: A.curb cut,is . PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR requested at Inwoods Store with the street being PHASE I, R -66 closed off, and also authorization for future curb cuts or accesses to properties during the Phase I kid �i v �a `ra 6�1 0 BUSINESS (Cont'd) Proje t. We are obligated legally to provide accesses to ,bu inesses if we cut off the 'entrances, with ap proval by the City as well-.; On mo ion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev.. Williams, the a cesses toy properties, as'necessary, was author - ized �nd motion unanimously carried. e. McCaffer CompAny Company Sign, R -56: The Sign Com- mittee and Redevelopment Commission had previously ap- proved a dual sign for McCaffery Company and South Bend Supply Company, at the corner of Cotter and Prairie Streets. Since then, the McCaffery Company has d cided to place their own lighted sign further East, at the Northwest corner of their property. South Bend Supply Company has decided not to have a fre - standing sign, but to use their logo attached to the West elevation'of the building, facing Prairie Avenue, with the name only along the North elevation facin Cotter Street - -both' not lighted. As the McCaffery sign is lighted, its acceptance -is depen ent upon Redevelopment Commission action to waive the project specification, as free = standing or lighted signs are prohibited. 'The McCaffery sign° is 3' high, 11' wide; lighted and free- standing. President Helmen said we are accommodating just-two firms--who purchased the whole section, Ind. R -56. The structures are beautiful` and the' Commission felt we sh uld accommodate the firms and be flexible in- this ase. On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr'. Wiggins, the signs for McCaffery Company and the South Bend Supply Company were approved as stated above. Said motion was unanimously carried. McCAFFERY COMPANY & SOUTH BEND SUPPLY COMPANY SIGNS APPROVED, R -56 f. Area East of Dis osit-ion'Parcels, Nos. 9 -1, AREA EAST 'OF DISPOSITION 9 -8 and 9 7-9,a ded to Mall, , R -66: An area which is a PARCELS; NOS. 9 -1, 9 -8 & porti n of South Michigan Street will be incorporated 9 -9, ADDED TO MALL, R -66 into the Mall and.receive Mall treatment. It is the - wedge of land, bounded on`the East by the new eastward sweep of Michigan Street and on the West- by' Parcels 9 -1, -8 and 9 -9 South of Western Avenue, and will'be come he South end of the Mall. On mo ion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins-; this rea is authorized to be incorporated into •the Mall. t 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Commercial Leases and Residential Lease: TWO COMMERCIAL LEASES Commission approval was requested for two 2 `Commer- AND ONE RESIDENTIAL cial eases and one (1) Residential Lease, R -66 Project: LEASE AUTHORIZED, R -66 Parcel 9 -2 - 9 -4 17 -3 Leasee Rental Per Mo. Household Finance Co. $ 300.00 101 -1/2 S. Michigan St. P & W Shop 125.00 112 W. Washington ST. Bernard Donahue 65.00 414 L.W.E. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, the above listed leases were - approved for the stated amounts. Motion was unanimously carried. i. Amendment to Lease with .Liberty Mutual Insur- ance Company: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt, - Commission Legal Counsel requested authorization to amend the lease with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, which their at- torney is requesting. Basically, Liberty Mutual wants to be only concerned with repairs on the interior and not exterior. Mr. Hammerschmidt said he will add another paragraph so the Department of Redevelopment will not be liable to make any exterior repairs and this meets with Liber y Mutual's approval. The 1 ase is changed to conclude September 30 and an exten ion of 15 days, if necessary, to move into the Sherl nd Building. The rental is the same. On motion by Mr.. Wiggins,.seconded by Mr. Chenney,.ap- prova of the lease amendment vas authorized as stipu- lated by Commission Legal Counsel. Motion.unanimously carried. i. Resolution No,. -368: Mr Hammerschmidt said the Redevelopment Commission agreed -:to reconvey to Grand Trunk a 10' x 40'.strip.o.f land abutting St.' Louis Avenue in the City of South Bend Commission. approval is requested for Resolution No. 368, which states the Redevelopme.nt Commission shall.reconvey to Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company said 10' x 40' parce of land abutting St. Louis Avenue in the City of South Bend as described in said agreement for a consi eration not to exceed the sum of Ten ($10.00) Dolla s, which is requested by Grand Trunks attorney... Mr. W ggins moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 368, econded by Mr. Chenney, and unanimously carried. LEASE AMENDMENT AUTHOR- IZED WITH LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., R -66 RESOLUTION NO. 368 APPROVED, R -66 3 BUSINESS (Cont'd Election of_ Ass_istan-t Secretary: Rev;. MR.. BOB L. 'WADE Williams nominated Mr. Bob L. Wade, -as Assistant NOMINATED ASSISTANT Secretary of the South Bend Redevelopment, Commisston. SECRETARY Mr. C enney seconded the motion and was unanimously' carri d by all Commissioners. 7. ROGRESS REPORTS A. Community Development Associates: Mr. Greg. Cook, Director of Renewal Management Systems, and Mr. Ronald V. Adisano, Field Service Management Director for Community Development Associates, gave an ov ra-1 critique on the progress of the Downtown Redevelopment Program. They, are the consultants hired for the monthly computerized evaluations on urban renewal progress, known as the Critical Path Metho . Mr. Cook stated "South 'Bend's., redevelopment progress is go ng exceptionally well so far. Yaur critical path alls on'rehabilitation activity., Rehabilita- tion must get going and -this is now the critical area.' The three main trouble areas are: Lack of resources in money and places for business. CRITICAL PATH MANAGE- MENT REPORT BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, R-66 Need to begin rehabilitation work in the downtown area. Some minor delays in Phase I construe tion. Mrs. urtis, Secretary of the South Bend Redevelop- ment rustees, asked Mr: Cook if they advise how to overc )me obstacles or just analyze? Mr. Cook said they an advise what others did on similar problems, and they can help the staff, but it is up to the, staff and the information is as good as the staff. Business Relocation, R -66: Mr. Paul E. BUSINESS.RELO,CATIONS Becher, Commercial Relocation Director, submitted a wri ten report stating be'fore''the Commission today for a proval are three claims for moving expenses which total $7,115.26, one direct loss of property claim for $604.)2, and two Small Business Displacement Payments for $ ,500.00 each. The grand total is $12,720.18. Rehabilitation Report, R -57: Mr. Richard A. REHABILITATION, Madis n, Rehabilitation Director, submitted a written R -57, report on rehabilitation - activities during June: 52 " re -in pections in R -57, three final inspections, a '- loan tnd grant combination was closed for an individual -9- 7. I in Ju e, along with an investor -owned loan with.a Tater closing date. The Financial Advisors are prese tly processing 35 applicants for loans and /o grants, comprising'18 loans, 8 grants, 4 combinations and 5 undetermined. J. Southeast Neighborhood: Mr. Ashenfelter advis d the Advisory PAC Committee had another meet- ing ) ne 23rd, and though not complacent, they are not a unhappy as might be assumed. Rev. 4illiams asked if Mr: Ashenfelter believed the C mmittee felt they have a pretty fair under- standing of what the problems are and what they have )een, the roll of the different programs, and if th y feel we are on their side? Mr. Ashenfelter advis d that he believed they did_and felt we have a goo relationship. Project Discussion: Mr. Helmen suggested in the next few weeks, Mr. Ashenfelter, get together with Mr. Bob L. Wade, our new Commissioner, and dis- cuss the problems, etc. ', in--urban renewal, to'enable him to be familiar with the projects. Mr. Wertheimer reque ted that he and Mr. James F. Peacock also be inclu ed in this discussion. 8. NEW COMMISSIONER President Helmen said he wanted to extend the Commission's appreciation on how happy they are that the Trustees selected Mr. Bob -L. Wade as Mr. Dean J. Wilhe m's successor, which 1"eft a vacancy on the Com- mission. "I am sure Mr. Wade's advice and counsel on this Board'will be very,'very valuable. On be- half of myself and others, I am very happy about it." 9. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING " The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday; Ju.ly_16,. 1971, in the Office of the'Department'of Redevelop- ment. 10. ADJOURNMENT SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT DISCUSSION COMMISSION EXTENDS FORMAL WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER NEXT MEETING, JULY 16, 1971 On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Chenney, ADJOURNMENT the Meeting adjourned at 11:55,A.M. B. As enfelter, xecutive Director Fre H 1men, President (SEAL) -10-