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Home My WebLink AboutRM 02-02-73February 2, 1973 10:30 A. M. Presiding Officer: 1. ROLL CALL SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President 1200 County -City Bldg. 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Ind. 46601 esent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. B. L. Wade, Asst. Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member hers Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees Mr. Edgar Wertheimer, Vice Pres., Board of Trustees Mr. Peter J. Nemeth, President, Common Council Dr. John A. Kromkowski, Director, Human Resources & Economic Development Dept. Mr. Stanley Hull, Mgr., City Parking Garages Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Mr. Frank Vellner, WSBT -TV Photographer Mr. James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter & Photographer Mr. Bill Stoner, The South Bend Tribune Mrs. Janet Allen, Interested Citizen Mr. H. Edward Glaser, A.G.A. Realty Co. Mr. Herman F. Glaser, A.G.A. Realty Co. Mr. Carl Hibberd, Interested Citizen Mr. Karl King, Gen. Chairman, Downtown S.B. Council Mr. Warren McGill, Attorney Mr. Richard L. Nelson, Developer Mr. William Rasmussen, Rasmussen's Clothing Store Mr. Allen E. Schrager, A.G.A. Realty Co. Mr. Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. Mr. Dick Van Mele, Associates Corp. of N. America Mr. John Walsh, First Bank & Trust Company gal Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler A Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mr. William C. Ellison Mrs. Helen S. King Mrs. Dorothy N. Howell Mr. Frank Alford Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mr. Harrison Miller Mr. Edwin Bauer Mr. Bill J. Parrish Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Mr. Eldon Schlemmer Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane - 1 - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES n motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and MINUTES APPROVED unanimously carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1973 were approved. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins CLAIMS APPROVED and unanimously carried, the claims -- totalling $77,773.95- - were approved for payment. P.E.M. CODE ENFORCFMFNT F -1 Rehabilitation Grants & Loans Mary Dainelli, #38 -7 - Ardmore Home Improvement $ 3,456.00 Norma J. Wheeler, #8 -12 - Sanfaye, Inc. 3,314.00 Orman Snyder, #22 -17 - Midwestern Aluminum Sales Co. 3,646.00 Eddie & Addie Driver, #24 -23 - Midwestern Aluminum Sales Co. 3,916.00 John Reese, Director, Northeast Neighborhood Center 185.00 Total 14,5 .00 P.E.A. CODE ENFORCEMENT E -5 Rehabilitation Grant D rcelia Smith, #20 -5 - Stanley Walczak Construction Co. $ 1,354.00 Barnes Tree Service 1,747.00 Mrs. deva Haynes 125.00 Oscar R. Robinson 10.00 F. H. Steinbrunner 118.75 Total 3,3 MERRY AVENUE PROJECT Renta Assistance Payment Marlene Hopkins, #1 -3 $ 384.00 Total 384.00 PROJE T EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT ClIhM ° C' South Bend Exterminating Co. Woodruff & Sons - 2 - $ 30.00 110.00 Total 140.00 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd PROJiCT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66 Relocation Payment ice Printers, #13 -3 - Paid to Adway Signs, Inc. Arco Engineering Construction Co. Albe t Bond Calh ) Fence Co., Inc. Marg erite Hutchinson Ralpi D. Lauver, SRPA Mors Electric Co., Inc. Mors Electric Co., Inc. & Jones Electric Co., Inc. Real Estate Research Corp. Sid' Plumbing & Heating Co. South Bend Exterminating Co. South Bend Tribune South Bend Water Works Tri- ounty News REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Total ayroll: January 16, 1973 to January 31, 1973 American Society of Planning Officials L. G enn Barbe Continental Assurance Co. Aust n Davis The DeSoto Hilton I.B.N. Corporation Indi na Bell Telephone Co. Indi na & Michigan Electric Co. Kipl nger Washington Editors, Inc. LaSalle Body Shop Manp wer Susar B. Morrison Musz nski Insurance Agency The Neighborhood Association Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Office Engineers, Inc. Osthimer Keith E. Proud Rink Riverside Printing, Inc. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Sears, Roebuck & Co. South Bend Water Works Weisberger Bros., Inc. The Xerox Corporation Anton & Addie Briggs LaSalle Park Homes Carri Lee Hunter Carrie Lee Hunter Carri Lee Hunter - Paid to Goodwill Industries, Inc. - 3 - $ 1,387.38 7,861.09 80.00 99.60 49.20 375.00 7,003.62 200.00 4,590.16 28.00 30.00 18.05 31.35 19.95 21, I.7 $ 17,386.56 25.00 63.60 1,516.00 12.20 48.85 37.80 753.27 29.26 28.00 100.00 52.00 25.16 6,725.00 24.00 154.60 40.75 20.60 25.00 22.65 8.95 69.99 12.78 19.90 601.05 2,000.00 157.00 200.00 125.00 125.00 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd Mrs. Shirley Garrett $ 200.00 Mrs. Shirley Garrett 1,400.00 Mrs. Shirley Garrett 230.00 Mrs. Shirley Garrett - Paid to Goodwill Industries, Inc. 125.00 Willie & Milberda Neal 2,000.00 467,766.00 4 -42 Total 34,344.97 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND Robe t Curtis $ 276.00 Isia Styles 230.00 Isia Styles 2,500.00 Isiat Styles 200.00 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 43.82 Indi na & Michigan Electric Co. 10.01 Total 3,25 .83 GRAND TOTAL $ _772773.95 4. RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS Disposition Parcel Nos. 2 -13, 4 -30A, 4;�30B, 4 -31_, BID RECEIVED FROM 4 -32 and 4 -42: The- Redevelopment Commission of the City ASSOCIATES BANCORP., INC. of South Bend advertised to receive sealed offers for the DISPOSITION PARCEL NOS. purchase of certain parcels of land situated in the Cen- 2 -13, 4 -30A, 4 -30B, 4 -31, tral Downtown Project Area, at 10:30 A.M., E.S.T., on 4 -32 & 4 -42, R -66 the 2nd day of February, 1973: Commercial Reuse - six (6) Parcels: Disposition Approx. Size Unit Price Parcel No. Square Feet Per Sq. Ft. Total Price 2 -13 40,215 $ 3.985 $160,257.00 4-30A 7,881 18.00 141,858.00 4 -30B 13,716 18.00 246,888.00 4 -31 14,508 14.00 203,112.00 4 -32 53,246 8.785 467,766.00 4 -42 21,950 18.00 395,100.00 The a vertisement appeared in The South Bend Tribune and Tri -C )unty News on December 22, 1972. Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr., Executive Director, submitted proofs of publications and p oof of Legal Notice submitted to prospective bidders. One b'd was received by Associates Bancorp., Inc., 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46627, in total bid amount of $1,614,981.00. - 4 - 4. RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS (Cont'd) President Helmen identified the parcels by what was situated, on atid before it was ever demolished: The first parcel men- tioned here is the parcel, triangular section formerly occu- pied by the Granada Theatre, which used to be Goldblatt's three-cornered section. The next parcel has to do with the entire east side of Michigan Street from Colfax to Washing- ton Street, and to the Poledor Building, Rodin's, LaCharme Beauty Salon and Tompsett Studio. New York Fur, Philadel- phia, Sally Swiss, the Beauty College above, and the Beauty Supp y, and south across the street which used to be Max Adle 's; to the west (what we know As the Block's Jewelry Store) moving west to the alley what used to be the Shoe Re- pair Shop. Mr. Lennon reviewed the bid document and turned the docu- ment over to Legal Counsel, Mr. Kevin J. Butler, to review. Mr. Eutler, in reviewing the bid document, said the bid proposal has been duly executed, Redevelopment Affidavit of Non- ollusion has been duly executed and in proper order, the edeveloper's Statement for Public Disclosure is en- clos d and duly executed, and the security in the amount of 10% of the total bid is enclosed in sum of $161,498.10, and the total bid being: $1,614,981.00. A letter of credit, in the amount of 10% of the total bid, is enclosed. All of the necessary documents forming the bid proposal have been enclosed and inserted within the bid. The motion, Mr. Presi- dent should be to receive the bid proposal and to submit to the proper people - -to Legal Counsel and staff to report back to the Commission. There is a narrative description, Exhibit 2, Statement of conditions applicable to and constituting part of proposal. Mr, iggins, as point of order, asked if there are any other bids received for this property. Mr. Lennon said "No ", and they were no further bids from the audience. TherE being no further bids, Mr. Wiggins made the motion the tid from Associates Bancorp., Inc. be received and for- ward Ed to Legal Counsel and staff for review and recommenda- tion Said motion was seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- mous .v carried. President Helmen said: Mr. Dick Van Mele, standing right here to my left, is the man who put this together. He is with Associates Corporation of North America and has been working closely with Mr. Taylor and Mr. Lennon, and a lot of the credit of what has happened here goes to Dick. He has worked very diligently on this. I am not speaking for the Com- mission--I am speaking as a Commissioner- -not as Presi- dent. This morning's Press Conference at Associates was - 5 - 4. RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS (Cont'd) 'ndeed a very exciting thing. This was a very ex- iting proposal! I think it is the most exciting thing downtown since I have lived here - -and that is 11 my life. I cannot recall anything happening hat has been more exciting. t is very gratifying to have the privilege of sitting n this announcement to develop and what has been de- eloped. Going back to the time when we were really n the hot seat. Many people were wondering why we ere tearing down so many buildings and the future of he land with no prospects. There was so much criti- ism that I wondered if we were wrong. As evidence y what has come on here downtown: First the Post iffice, the Royal Inns, and the new highway system- - oulevard system - -now this one, along with prospects hat the A.G.A. Realty has developed, namely Mr. Allen ;chrager, Mr. Edward Glaser and Mr. Herman Glaser. So am excited and happy by the confidence provided in That urban renewal did do and is doing, and will do. 'hese critics of year or two years ago, I believe they gave changed their minds at this time. I am satisfied :hey have. I know some of the people persisted urban -enewal would not get off the ground. ion has been made, seconded and approved unanimously. "Thank you, Dick." Mr. Peter J. Nemeth, President of South Bend Common Council, on behalf of the South Bend Common Council: The Common Council of the City of South Bend extends its congratulations and appreciation to the Associates Corporation of North America on the occasion of its announcement of plans for investment and construction in downtown South Bend. This project will contribute greatly to the renewal of the downtown area and represents a vote of confidence by Associates in the City of South Bend. The members of the Common Council look forward to a continuing relationship of cooperation and good will with the Associates Corporation of North America and will continue to strive for a better community in _.all respects so as to justify the confidence of the busi- ness community in our City.` We also would like to express our appreciation to the Board of Redevelopment in your work - -in carrying your work to the successful stage it is at now. Thank you for your good work." 4. NECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS Cont'd Dr. John A. Kromkowski, Director of Human Resources & Economic Development Department, said the Mayor wanted to stress one or two particular aspects of the program, the wide implication, commitment of Associates to the City, also in the area of increasing the property tax evalua- tion and what this project means for the individual home - owne , and recently economic development moving towards the ossibilities of increased local employment. Stat�ment from Mayor Jerry J. Miller, read by Dr. Kromkowski: Today's announcement of the multi - million dollar down- town construction program of Associates and the First Bank & Trust Company moves South Bend firmly out of the so- called recovery stage and into a period of mature growth. The building program and the business it will generate, both commercial and retail, assures the success of our downtown urban renewal program. The core of our city is healthy and will stay that way. The commitment of Associates, one of the nation's lead- ing financial institutions, to the City means that South Bend remains the hub of a prospering and growing Michiana area. All of our industries, all of our commercial firms, all of our retail and service enterprises will benefit from this commitment. 'This administration has committed its planning and manage- ment capacity to the development of the entire community. To our good fortune we live in a community which is a reservoir of talent and good will which in a variety of ways has demonstrated its great hopes for South Bend. To- day many of these hopes have become realities. One of our strategies for community improvement has been to harness our capacity for economic growth by vigorously pursuing, urging and pursuading private developers to play a great role in overall community development. The involvement of private developers in South Bend has an immediate two- fold benefit to this community: A. Economic development means increasing the possi- bilities of local employment. B. Economic development means increased property evaluation which in turn means lowering the tax burden on the individual homeowner. 'On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, I would like to thank Dr. Carmichael and his associates for this invest- ment in the future of our community. - 7 - 4. RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS (Cont'd Over the years Associates as a corporation and its founding family have been the most generous of com- munity citizens. This kind of corporate and indi- vidual citizen makes South Bend a living city - -a city which can nourish the best of the human spirit because it is rooted in community confidence and driven by realistic expectations of what a good city must possess." Dr. Kromkowski said we are also particularly happy to see Associates moving towards building a very beautiful build- ing ind being a part of inner - activity and economic develop- ment. Beautiful buildings certainly make it everything it can be. Next the Chair gave the floor to Mr. William Rasmussen, Rasm ssen's Clothing Store: e are stating claims to a lot of years and effort n the work of the community and its Commission of uch a delightful announcement today. "Since a few years ago, quite a few downtown, South Bend Council, City of South Bend, and the Federal Government, came up with enough money, plans and ideas of what to do with our area. It seems like quite a while ago. Mr. Ed Glaser, Mr. Herman Glaser and Mr. Schrager, and it is nice to know some of our people, have been interested in some of the progress oing on. The hardships, brick walls we run into, and the work such as you people, and occasionally in groups here who command such large salaries - -less than a dollar a year - -all of these things have been ccomplished and today -- having such a fitting climax as today - -is a wonderful day. Something to be proud f today and all the time, and look back to the beauti- ful buildings: St. Joseph Bank building, American Bank uilding, County -City building, the parking ramps lit at night - -all these things now are more important than ver. Now we have our making of downtown. "I am proud to be affiliated with our store and the rogress of more, and our store of moving into - -and �ssist Mr. Helmen here - -new development across the treet from Washington. hank you." Presi ent Helmen, in referring to Mr. Karl King, said here is a man who really has worked on this thing for years and de- serve a lot of credit for downtown: Mr. King -- gratulations, and it is really wonderful. Sorry...I chilled up a bit! It really is an exciting thing." - 8 - 4. RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS (Cont'd President Helmen: "You as excited as we are ?" Mr. King: "Yes, I am." Next as a statement by Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President, Re- development Commission, regarding the Downtown Construction Proq am: The South Bend Redevelopment Commission is pleased today to receive the bid of two of the community's largest corporate citizens, the Associates' and the First Bank & Trust Company, to purchase land for a multi - million dollar downtown construction project. This is the largest such proposal the Commission has received, and it gives us every prospect of an early and successful completion of our downtown urban re- newal program. The Commission will give prompt consideration to this bid and will proceed with the negotiation for sale of two adjacent parcels as part of the total construction proposal of the Associates and the First Bank & Trust Company. The proposal, as outlined to us by Associates and First Bank officials, firmly anchors downtown renewal to the North. It will complement the plans for the Michigan Street pedestrian way and the Civic Center along the St. Joseph River. The Commission is charged with assuring the best and highest use of all redevelopment land. This will be our major concern as we consider this proposal. The bid we received today is further evidence that the downtown core of our city will remain the business and commercial center of the Michiana area as well as the focal point for governmental and civic life." Mrs. Janet Allen asked if there is a limit as to the number of stories? It says two or more stories. What is the limit set? President Helmen said there is no limit set. Mr. Wiggins said in this morning's Press Conference, the limitation of build- ing n that area would be determined in part of the construction of the garage facility. Their real aim here is to create an aesthetic value, as well as create facilities for their use. They are being limited somewhat by the parking facilities and also by the height over - shadowing of the building. This is how I understood it. President Helmen said it was further stated they were not in- tend'ng to build a monument, but build a quality building, corr ct? Mr. Lennon: "Yes." Os20 5. COMMUNICATIONS a. HUD letter dated January 17, 1973: This letter HUD RESPONSE TO over the signature of Mrs. Joan F. Otto, Assistant Direc- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT tor, Planning & Relocation, congratulates Mr. Charles F. REORGANIZATION Lennon, Jr., on his new position and responsibilities. Mrs. Otto said she finds the recent developments in the proposals in South Bend exciting and promising and is looking forward to further accomplishments by Mr. Lennon and opDortunities to work with him. b. HUD letter dated January 18, 1973: This letter over the signature of Mr. Elmer C. Binford, Assistant Regional Administrator, for Community Development, ad- vided Requisition No. 9 for the relocation grant payment has been approved in amount of $19,269; and Requisition No. 8 for the rehabilitation grant payment in amount of $6,803; for Contract R- 57(LG). The check will be mailed within a few days directly to the depositary designated and authorized by our agency. Also enclosed was approved HUD -6205, Request for Consent to Transfer Funds, in amount of $26,072, from Project Temporary Loan Repayment Fund to the Project Expenditures Account, to use and reduce the cost of borrowing, per our request of December 28, 1972. REQUISITION NOS. 8 & 9, REHABILITATION GRANT & RELOCATION APPROVED, CONTRACT IND. R- 57(LG) c. HUD letter dated January 23 1973: This letter FUND TRANSFER APPROVED, over the signature of Mr. Elmer C. Binford, Assistant CONTRACT IND. R- 57(LG) Regional Administrator for Community Development, approved HUD -6205, Request for Consent to Transfer Funds, in amount of $25,285 from the Project Temporary Loan Repayment Fund to tho Project Expenditures Account. Executed form enclosed to be attached to Contract Ind. R -57( G). d. HUD letter dated January 30 1973: This letter RELOCATION ASSISTANCE over the signature of Mr. Steven J. Hans, Director, ad- PROGRAM vised our Relocation Assistance Program is being carried out i an acceptable manner. A per 1972. inter we re for t the t regul ing a Progr Motio place ormance evaluation was conducted on December 26 & 27, Mr._ Htarris.6n Mfl.l er and Mrs. Billie Wesley were iewed and a random sample of relocation records elected from the files of displaced site occupants termination as to degree of compliance by LPA with rms and conditions of the contract and with pertinent tions, policies, and procedures of the Dept. of Hous- d Urban Development governing the Relocation Assistance unanimous that all.the above letters be received and on file. - 10 - 6. OLD BUSINESS ne . 7. NEW BUSINESS Report concerning final inspection of Disposition CERTIFICATE OF COMPLE- Parc 1 No. 8 -3 and authorization to execute.the Certificate TION APPROVED FOR of Completion - 6: Legal Counsel, r. Kevin J. But] EXECUTION, DISPOSITION advised attache to the Agenda is a report signed by Mr. PARCEL N0. 8 -3, R -66 Ed Bauer of the Department of Redevelopment, which, in effe t, states that the project has been completed. We are asking Commission for concurrence to authorize the execution of Certificate of Completion which also entails 10% security in the amount of $5,666.10, back to the Redeveloper. This then completes the Redevelopment project - -the construction phas ' This requires a motion to authorize the execution of t e Certificate of Completion by the President and Secre- tary and return of the security deposit. Said motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and �nanimously carried. Contract with Model Cities re Relocation in Merry Aven a Pro'ect: Legal Counsel, Mr. Kevin J. Butler, sai this contract has not been reviewed in final form by C unsel, and are asking Commission authorization for execution of the Contract by President and Secretary, subject to approval by Counsel. Said motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried. . Contract Phase II -C, Storm Sewers and Service Driv s -66: Legal Counsel, Mr. Kevin J. Butler, said he r viewe this Contract, along with Mr. Frank Alford, EEO fficer. The only problem found at this point is the Certification of Eligibility, Affirmative Action Require- ment for EEO. The old form was executed. Authorization was equested to approve this contract, pending receipt of a ecuted new form as required by HUD -- Bidders Certi- fica ion - -in lieu thereof. All other documents are in orde . Contract awarded in Commission meeting, 1- 19 -73. Moti and into II -C with Coun MODEL CITIES CONTRACT APPROVED FOR MERRY AVE. PROJECT, RE RELOCATION )n was made by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins unanimously carried, for authorization to enter contract with Howell Construction Co., Inc., for Phase and the President and Secretary authorized to execute, executed form to be substituted as requested by Legal ;el and subject to his approval. - 11 - PHASE II -C CONTRACT APPROVED, R -66 7. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Change Order No. 4-to Contract Phase II -B, Part A CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 & B R -66: This Change Order is with-Arco Engineering TO CONTRACT PHASE II -B, Cons ruction-Corporation, for an increase in contract PART A & B APPROVED, amou t of $13,678.00, R -66. Mr. Lennon said Clyde E: R -66 Williams & Associates, Inc., consultant engineers, con - curr d with the change order and they have agreed to and pproved, and we recommend it be authorized. The concrete retaining wall around the 78" pipe at Struc- ture #62 had to be rebuilt because it was in deplorable shap —both structurally and esthetically. The wall had to bE tied back to a concrete deadman to prevent collapse. It was also rebuilt to a point approximately three feet abov the 78" pipe because the top of the wall had been bad, broken down and hacked away at during years past. Also unsuitable removal of approximately 2,000 cubic yards from southeast corner of Michigan and LaSalle Street, Str. #31 Yeplaced with new inlet because existing inlet is badly cracked and existing outflow pipe is only 6 ". Structure 25 -A is no longer operational, to be removed and replaced with a new inlet and 44' Group "L" pipe to connect with Str. #26. On m tion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unanimously carried, Change Order No. 4 to Contract Phase II -B, Part A and B, with Arco Engineering Construction Corp (ration was authorized, with an increase in contract amou t of $13,678.00. e. O Option Agreements: Approval and authorization was O OPTION AGREEMENTS R -57 7 Merry A Ave. 1 -7 2126 W. Washington St. 7,125.00 Merry A Ave. 1 -11 2202 W. Washington St. 2,550.00 On motion b by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- mously c carried, the above - stated Option Agreements were ac- cepted a and the President authorized to execute. f R Rehabilitation Grants: Commission approval was re- T THREE (3) GRANTS quested f for the following three (3) grants: A APPROVED: Proje t t Parcel No. Address Grant Amount P PARCEL 44 -23: R -57 R -57 4 44 -23 221 S. Kaley St. $ 25852.00 4 " 24 -24 & E -3 2 24 -24 833 N. St. Louis Blvd. 3,500.00 E -3 4 40 -4 826 Sorin "St. 3,500.00 ** Col ination Loan and Grant. - 12 - 7. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) On motion by Rev. Williams,':seconded by.Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, the above- stated Rehabilitation Grants were approved. Resolution No. 437: This Resolution authorizes RESOLUTION NO. 437 the xecution of edeve opment Agreement for disposition ADOPTED, R -57 of 1 nd and execution of Quit -Claim deed for transfer of titl in connection with Parcel Nos. 8 -18, 8 -19 and 8 -20, to Beth 1 Tabernacle, for $2,781.00, R -57. On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mously carried, Resolution No. 437 was adopted. Resolution No. 438: This Resolution authorizes RESOLUTION NO. 438 acquisition of property by condemnation, for the following, ADOPTED, R -66 in the R -66 Project: Concurred -In Parc 1 No. Owner Acquisition Price 4 -14 Daniel Clark & Evelyn B. Clark $ 274,209 4 -15 R & V Realty, Inc. 93,818 Legal Counsel said this entails Commission authorization for cquisition. This entails and is required - -prior to cond mnation- -that a 10 -day notice be given. If Commission auth rizes, the notices will be mailed Monday. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- mous y carried, Resolution No. 438 was adopted. Seventh Annual Congressional -City Conference: Authori- DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED zati n was requested for the Executive Director to attend this TO ATTEND CONFERENCE, Conference, to be held March 4 through 6, 1973, in Washington, MARCH 4 THRU 6, 1973. D.C. sponsored by the National League of Cities and the United States Conference of Mayors. The Conference helps city leaders identify issues and secure briefings necessary to a full under - stan ing of each of their stake in national legislation. The Conference will be devoted largely to workshops on the issues and provides opportunities to meet with your congressional dele- gation on those issues. Mr. ennon said he would like to go over the budget in prepara- tion of Community Development and the status of Redevelopment stru ture. On motion by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, the Executive Director was authorized to attend the abovd Conference. - 13 - 8. PROGRESS REPORTS Acquisition Workload, R-66: Mr. Harrison Miller, Assi tant Director, prepared a report on.the.remaining acqu sition parcels in:the.Central Downtown Urban Renewal Proj ct. The emaining parcels are: 2 -3, 2 -4, 2 -5, 4 -14, 4 -15, 8 -4, 9 -13, 9 -15, 12 -14, 12 -15, 12 -16, 13 -4, 17 -1, 20 -2, 22 -2 , 22 -2B, 22 -3A, 22 -4A and 22 -5A. The status of each parcel is noted in the written report. Business Relocation R -66: Mr. John A. Kotzen- mach r, Business Relocation Director, submitted his written repo t for January, 1973: Movi g Expense 1 claim $ 1,200.00 Sear hing Expense 1 claim 500.00 Alte nate Payment 1 claim 8,248.93 tal Relocation Claims $ 9,948.93 c. Downtown Rehabilitation, R -66: Mr. Edwin R. Bauer, Rehabilitation Architect, submitted his progress report on the Downtown Renewal area for the month of January: Urban Renewal plan gained a large degree of momentum during year just ended toward restructuring the downtown business district. Two major building complexes were started; i.e. the U.S. Postal Facility and the 150 -room Royal Inns motel. Each is scheduled for completion and occupancy by mid - summer, 1973. Two construction also included three one -story retail buildings to serve seven tenant interests. Completed build- ings in this group were the Family Book Store and the News and Book Center, and due to be completed in mid February is the Wayne/Michigan building (four retail businesses). A continuing rehabilitation program started two years ago involving two 8 -story office buildings. The new Sherland Building is renovating complete floors to meet tenant needs. J.M.S. Building is renovating individual tenant spaces on a per floor basis as leases are renewed. In addition to this renovation program, the J.M.S. Building has announced their intentions to add approximately 22,000 sq. ft., stores-office annex building on Washington Street--con- struction to begin in mid March, 1973. ACQUISITION WORKLOAD, R -66 BUSINESS RELOCATION, R -66 DOWNTOWN REHABILITA- TION, R -66 Rehabilitation of existing buildings in downtown business district that are not scheduled for demolition remains the prima ,y concern of the urban renewal program. Five structures were menovated to project standards to meet the needs of eight reloc ted businesses. All of the buildings were vacant proper- ties f two years standing before rehabilitation made them rent- able. - 14 - 8. DROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) New onstruction announcements by investor groups were made at year's end involving-multi -story office, banking and retail outlets, that will vastly alter.the. skyline of the business district. Deve oper interest by private investors showed much strength for continuing the momentum gained last year and to fulfill the long range plans set forth by urban renewal program started in 1967. Merry Avenue Project: ition Status: The current status of acquisition rce s 1-1 through 1 -42, was prepared by Mrs. rtrude Barth, Real Estate Specialist. 27 parcels ve been purchased; negotiations complete. wo parcels (1 -7 and 1 -11): Options have been signed, s well as all claim forms - -for Commission approval -2 -73. Pine parcels are in condemnation. Four remaining parcels are in various stages with most delays resulting from necessity for securing signatures from out -of -town owners; release of final closing checks or parcel 1 -18 pending receipt of default filing on land contract, etc. It appears now that we shall be able to purchase these without condemnation proceedings. Progress Report: This report is from Mr. Larry Wartha on the complete project, with no changes from the previous port. e. Rehabilitation Report, Site Offices: Mr. William C. E1 ison submitted a written report for the site office opera ions: Eight initial inspection, two re- inspections, 30 follow- up inspections, six final inspections, three grants approved, two loans submitted, and 34 progress inspections. Mrs. a Jan at th probl on ea home inspe Mrs. I a wri- i n Edi Servi argaret Rush, Neighborhood Coordinatory, submitted ary written report. Meeting held with PAC Committee LaSalle Center, January 16, to try and resolve housing ms. The inspectors are to do a follow -up inspection h and every home in the area. Flyers were sent to wners notifying them of the inspections. Four initial tion and 24 follow -up inspections have been completed. enelda Robinson, Neighborhood Coordinator, submitted ten report for Homemakers. They are setting up classes cation, Nutrition, Health and Craft for the Homemakers e to begin as soon as remodeling is finished. The - 15 - MERRY AVENUE PROJECT REHABILITATION REPORTS, R -57, E -3 & E -5 OFFICES 8. PROGRESS REPORTS Cont'd) Homemakers just finished food service classes which had been sponsored by the Indiana Vocational.Technical College. Each Homemaker was awarded a certificate., 1. Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell, Director of Residential Relocation, submitted a written re- port for her staff: R -66 Same as prior. OSA- 3: Same as prior. Code Enforcement E -3: Workload of four with three indivi- duals an one family. One individual remains temporarily relocated -- working with remaining family and individuals. School Site: Same as prior. R-57f Workload of one family, who refuses to cooperate with our efforts to help. Cit Wide: Workload of eleven families and one individual. ost of the families are too large for Public Hous- ing units and the individual is not interested in Public Housing. The additional assistance payment of $2,000 is helpful but most of these families have tremendous credit problems. E -5 Ode Enforcement: Same as prior. Merrr Avenue: Workload of six families, three of whom have moved temporarily, - -one purchasing a home and will close on Friday, Feb. 2. Working with remaining families. de Cities Substandard: Workload of six families. One family temporarily moved into LaSalle Hotel and substandard families have credit problems. Also a an Annual Relocation Report was submitted for 1972. OTHER MATTERS a. Demolition Contract No. 31 President Helmen dis- cussed the Marion, Indiana contractor for the demolition on Washington Street site. After some discussion it was placed into the hands of the staff to make final determination along with Legal Counsel. The the demo' emolition takes in everything west of Block's, but not lock building, an L- shaped building which cannot be ished at this time, due to telephone lines, etc. - 16 - RELOCATION PROGRESS REPORT DEMOLITION 9. OTHER MATTERS (Cont'd) Mr. 4iller advised 90-day notices to vacate have been sent out, on the next demolition contract to be submitted. b. Parking: Mr. Wiggins raised the question as to the PARKING parking concerns for downtown since we`are getting more deeply involved. He asked the staff to find out what the proc dures are as to what can be done to initiate a study on tie entire parking facilities for downtown. Mr. ennon said the staff is working on it and should have a resp nse in two weeks. c. Alley Paving: Mr. Wertheimer brought up the alley ALLEY PAVING problem again. Mr. Wiggins asked if there is any way we can get some gravel in the area for the time being and pave it ii the spring. The service trucks are getting stuck in the Alley. Mr. ennon said this will be taken care of before the next Commission meeting. 10. sion the i NEXT MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commis- NEXT MEETING, will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, February 16, 1973, in FEBRUARY 16, 1973 )ffice of the Department of Redevelopment. 11. IADJOURNMENT 4ourned motion duly made and passed by Mr. Chenney, the meet- ADJOURNMENT ing at 11:26 A.M. es F. (SEA.) 1J !qpdvi, Jr., EAA1,6tive Director Fred H me h, President - 17 -