HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 05-04-73SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Ma 4, 1973
10:30 A. M. 1200 County -City Bldg.
Pr siding Officer: Mr. Fred J. Helmen 227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
President South Bend, Ind. 46601
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present:
Mr.
Fred J. Helmen, President
Mr.
John E. Chenney, Vice President
Rev.
Willie V. Williams, Secretary
Mr.
B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary
Mr.
Donald A. Wiggins, Member
News Media:
Mr.
Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter
Mr.
Ray Wallace, WSBT -TV Photographer
Mr.
James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter
Miss Nancy Sulok, South Bend Tribune Reporter
Others Present:
Mr.
F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees
Mr.
Edgar Wertheimer, Vice Pres., Board of Trustees
Mr.
Michael Bryan, Miller Construction Co.
Mr.
Larry E. Hill, Executive Director, South Bend
Model Cities Economic Development Corp.
Mr.
Thomas A. Oesterling, Clyde E. Williams & Associates
Mr.
Warren Outlaw, V. Pres., LaSalle Park District Council
Mr.
Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Association
Mr.
J. A. Walsh, First Bank & Trust Company
Legal Counsel:
Mr.
Kevin J. Butler
LPA Staff:
Mr.
Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mr. Harrison Miller
Mrs.
Helen S. King Mr. William J. Parrish
Mr.
Frank J. Alford Mr. Bill E. Slabaugh
Mr.
C. Wayne Brownell Mr. Larry E. Wartha
Mrs.
Dorothy Z. Deane Mr. Kent Wilcox
Mr.
James A. Hill Mrs. Eva L. Zatarga
Mr.
John A. Kotzenmacher
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and MINUTES APPROVED
una imously carried, the Minutes of Special Meetings of
Apr 1 19, 1973 and April 30, 1973 were approved.
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins CLAIMS APPROVES
and unanimously carried, the claims -- totalling $280,387.83- -
wer approved for payment.
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd)
P. .A. CODE ENFORCEMENT E -3
iabilitation Loan
Verline Jackson, #40 -4 - Sanfaye, Inc.
B. & J. Demolition
P. .A. CODE ENFORCEMENT E -5
Sa faye, Inc.
ME�RY AVENUE PROJECT
Movinq Claim
Marshall Emerson, #1 -17
Replacement Housing Claim
Marshall & Glenda Emerson, #1 -17 (Tenant #6)
Hub rt M. Weaver
A-10 PROJECT
South Bend Tribune
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57
B. & J. Demolition
Rev. Ivan C. Bobo
Col Associates, Inc.
Les Menzie
Lew s F. Morrow
Sou h Bend Exterminating Co.
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66
Relocation Claims
$ 5,192.00
100.00
Total 5,292.0
$ 25.00
Total .00
$ 195.00
2,000.00
150.00
Total 2,345.-6-0
Total $ 66.77T-
$ 220.00
120.00
2,017.59
35.00
35.00
30.00
Total $2,457.5T
Adway Signs, Inc., #17 -1
$
8,863.00
Helen's
Boutique, #9 -1
6,565.00
Baron's
Shoes,
#9 -2
369.40
Baron's
Shoes,
#9 -2 - Paid
to U.S. Van of Indiana, Inc.
25.00
Baron's
Shoes,
#9 -2 - Paid
to L. B. Wiltfong Movers
30.00
Baron's
Shoes,
#9 -2 - Paid
to Tri -City Moving & Storage,
Inc. 880.75
Baron's
Shoes,
#9 -2 - Pa4d
to Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
25.00
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3.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd)
Ora E. Keel (3rd year rental assistance)
W. Joseph Doran, Clerk
Arc ) Engineering Construction Corp.
Alb art Bond
Citi of South Bend - Dept. of Community Development
Gat as Chevrolet Corp.
Lary Smith & Co., Inc.
South Bend Exterminating Co.
South Bend Tribune
South Bend Tribune
Tri County News
Tri County News
Vit Fair Drugs, Inc.
Total
REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND
Payroll: April 16, 1973 - April 30, 1973
Frank J. Alford
Business Systems, Inc.
Center for Urban Policy Research
Co unity Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Continental Assurance Co.
Dorothy Z. Deane - Petty Cash
International Business Machines Corp.
NAH 0 North Central Regional Conference
Roemer, Sweeney, Butler, Simeri
Sei er Safe & Lock Service
South Bend Parking Co., Inc.
Weisberger Bros., Inc.
The Xerox Corp.
Joh Parker
Ass a Lee Frazier - Paid to Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Ass a Lee Frazier
Total
►N REDEVELOPMENT FUND
Soul hern Hotel
Morr ingside Hotel
Eugene & Christine Lehman (moving)
Eugene & Christine Lehman (replacement housing)
Eug ne & Christine Lehman (dislocation allowance)
Joh Parker (dislocation allowance)
Hue P. Schoby (rent)
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. (PAC)
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$ 240.00
187,650.00
32,379.39
80.00
2,302.99
2,223.88
300.00
30.00
43.19
32.83
45.68
35.00
100.00
242,221.11
$ 16,028.09
9.72
56.95
1.2'.95
2,312.49
770.83
591.53
591.53
1,635.00
78.65
8.70
120.00
200.00
2.85
150.00
10.60
511 .00
109.70
59.86
180.00
23,440.45
$ 37.80
37.08
195.00
2,500.00
200.00
200.00
90.00
5.10
3.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd)
In iana Bell Telephone
No thern Indiana Public
Po tmaster
Co. (PAC)
Service
Total
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND OF 1972
4.
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dal
the
to
Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
Total
GRAND TOTAL
COMMUNICATIONS
$ 25.87
109.11
40.00
3,439.9
$ 1,100.00
1 ,100.00
$ 280,387.83
a. HUD letter dated April 19, 1973: This letter, CHANGE OF LAND USE
the signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director for APPROVED FOR PARCEL
°ations Division, advises HUD has reviewed our letter NO. 1 -1, R -66
!d March 13, 1973, and have no objections to changing
land use for Parcel No. 1 -1 from service commercial
)ark and open space.
Mr. Lennon said this parcel is across from the Morris
Civic Auditorium.
b. HUD letter dated April 24, 1973: This letter,
over the signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director,
Operations Division, advises that our requisition dated
February 28, 1973, for HUD funds, for the Code Enforce-
ment Grant Programs, Indiana Project E -3, has been ap-
proved in amount of $467,691.00, and submitted to the
U.S Treasury Department for payment. The check for
dep sit will be mailed by the Treasury Department
dir ctly to the Redevelopment bank account.
The amount of the requisitions are for $264,088.00
Pro ect Grant, $43,387 Relocation, and $160,216 Rehabi-
lit j tion payments.
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c. HUD letter dated April 25, 1973: This letter,
the signature of Mr. H. L. Bainaka, Acting Director,
•ations Division, advises they have reviewed the two
•aisal reports for Parcel No. 1 -1, and find them satis-
:ory to adequately support the disposition price of
'.00, based on the proposed use of Park and Open Space
:he City of South Bend.
Lennon advised that Mr. Jim Seitz, Park Department,
been asked to purchase this parcel for the Green Belt.
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FUNDS APPROVED FOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM, E -3
DISPOSITION PRICE
APPROVED FOR PARCEL
NO. 1 -1, R -66
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COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd)
d. HUD letter dated April 26, 1973: This letter,
T the signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director,
!rations Division, advises that our requisition dated
ruary 28, 1973, for HUD funds, for the Code Enforce-
it Grant Programs, Indiana Project E -5, has been ap-
ved in amount of $215,882.00, and submitted to the
. Treasury Department for payment. The check for
,osit will be mailed by the Treasury Department
-ectly to the Redevelopment bank account.
ThE amount of the requisitions are for $95,319 Project
Grant, and $120,563 Rehabilitation Payments.
e. HUD letter dated April 27, 1973: This letter,
Over the signature of Mr. Keith W. Lerch, Attorney
Ad isor, outlines the procedures required by HUD for
thE local execution of the contract for the Neighbor -
ho d Development Program, Indiana Project A -10, and
thE executed documents required for the submittal, along
wi h the forms that are to be used.
Thils item is on the Agenda, under "New Business, 6b ",
for} Commission action.
FUNDS APPROVED FOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM, E -5
CONTRACT EXECUTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR
NDP, A -10
f. HUD letter dated May 1, 1973: This letter, SPECIAL MEETING,
over the signature of Mr. Herman K. Walker, Director, DOWNTOWN GARY, IND.,
Equal Opportunity Division, advises of a special meeting MAY 5, 1973
to be held on May 5, 1973, at the Holiday Inn, in Down-
town Gary, Indiana. Mr. Walker advised that considerable
amount of progress was made at the initial meeting by the
establishment of this General Committee to plan the entire
Convention, the selection of a temporary Chairman, appointing
Com ittees and resolving other relevant issues.
He tresses the importance of making this
and to secure adequate partici ations for
Con entions (Black Expos - NAACP to assist
nuei
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thi:
the
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Conference a success
the forthcoming
minority entrepre-
Mr. Frank J. Alford, EEO Officer, will be attending
meeting tomorrow morning.
sHUD letter dated May 1, 1973: This letter, over SITE IMPROVEMENT
ignature of Mrs. Joyce C. Rayford, Equal Opportunity CONTRACT I, PRECONSTRUC-
stant, advises upon concurrence from Mark Griffin, Chief TION CONFERENCE, R -57
itectural and Engineering, our EEO Officer may proceed
a Preconstruction Conference on Contract I, Site Improve -
s, Project Indiana R -57.
determination has been received.
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COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd)
motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
.nimously carried, the letters be received and placed
file.
5.1 OLD BUSINESS
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to
a. Lawson Associates Proposal: Mr. Lennon advised LAWSON ASSOCIATES
Commission of a proposal received from Lawson Associ- CONTRACT APPROVED,
s, Consultants, to do the planning for developing R -66
ernatives and final design of the specifications, on
East and West side of St. Joseph River, as it relates
our Project Area, R -66.
Commission approval was requested to enter into a contract
with Lawson Associates, as part of our Amendatory and part
of the St. Joseph River Project. The total cost of the
contract is not to exceed $16,000.
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and
unanimously carried, staff was authorized to enter into
a contract with Lawson Associates, in amount not to ex-
ceed $16,000, and the President and Secretary authorized
to execute the Contract, subject to Legal Counsel approval.
b. Alternative for Bidders on Phase III, Pedestrian
Way Mal Contracts: On a motion properly made and se-
conded, the Redevelopment Commission instructed the Con-
sulting Engineer, Mr. Thomas A. Oesterling with Clyde E.
Williams & Associates, to prepare the necessary legal
doc ments required to allow an alternative bid for the
con truction of the Pedestrian Way.
The motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr.
Che ney and unanimously carried, an alternative to the
bid documents shall allow a combination bid of Contracts
1, 3 and 4 to be submitted to the Redevelopment Commission.
6. INEW BUSINESS
ALTERNATIVE FOR COM-
BINATION BID APPROVED,
PHASE III, R -66
a. Model Cities Relocation and Extended Services MODEL CITIES RELOCATION
Contract: Authorization was requested to enter into an & EXTENDED SERVICES
ann a Model Cities Relocation and Extended Services Con CONTRACT APPROVED
tract, in amount of $276,740.00. We receive total reim-
bursement from Model Cities for our contractural services
by Our Relocation Staff.
Mr.
Ci t-
a ny
The
Larry E. Hill, Executive Director, South Bend Model
es Economic Development Corporation, was present for
questions.
contract is subject to Legal Counsel approval.
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NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
un nimously carried, the President and Secretary were
au horized to enter into and execute the Model Cities
Re ocation and Extended Services Contract, as per above.
b. Contract for the Neighborhood Development
Prc ram, In Tana A-10: Mr. Lennon advised this relates
to item previously discussed above, under "Communications,
3e', and we are requesting authorization to enter into a
contract with HUD for the Neighborhood Development Program,
Indiana Project A -10, subject to Legal Counsel approval.
Resolution No. 448 approves and provides for local execu-
tion of a proposed Neighborhood Development Program Contract
consisting of a funding agreement and master agreement, and
other documents made part of contract, by reference or at-
tachment, for Project A -10.
On notion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
una imously carried, Resolution No. 448 was adopted and
the President and Secretary authorized to enter into and
exe ute the proposed Neighborhood Development Program
Contract, Project Indiana A -10, subject to Legal Counsel
app oval and HUD concurrence for Federal execution.
c. Demolition and Site Improvement Contract No 32:
Mr. Lennon said we have some concern over the performance
of the Contractor, Miller Construction Company, Marion,
Indiana, on Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 31,
awa ded to them on November 17, 1972, and are requesting
can ellation of Demolition and Site Improvement Contract
No. 32 award to Miller Construction Company.
Commission Legal Counsel, Mr. Kevin J. Butler, advised
under date of March 16, 1973, Commission awarded Demoli-
tioii and Site Improvement Contract No. 32, to the Miller
Construction Company, and we are requesting the Commission
to cancel Contract No. 32, and to authorize the staff to
publish the Notice for Rebidding on Demolition and Site
Imp ovement Contract No. 32, which consists of the follow-
ing
Parcel No. Address
9 -1
101
S.
9 -2
105
S.
9 -2A
108
W.
9 -30
115
S.
9 -31
113
S.
9 -32
111
S.
Michigan St. (Block Brothers)
Michigan St.
Washington St.
Michigan St.
Michigan St.
Michigan St.
MAE
RESOLUTION NO. 448
ADOPTED
3 -16 -73 AWARD OF
DEMOLITION CONTRACT
NO. 32 CANCELLED;
APPROVAL TO PUBLISH
NOTICE FOR REBIDDING,
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9 -4,
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Mr.
Mill
No.
NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
Counsel stated the reasons for requesting the
Illation are based upon the poor performance of
,r Construction Company, under Demolition and Site
,ance Contract No. 31, which is in the same area- -
,lock Brothers block - -plus buildings west of the
Brothers: 9 -3, 110 W. Washington St. (Beacon);
112 W. Washington St. (Water Beds); 9 -5, 114 W.
ngton (Van Horne); 9 -6, 116 W. Washington (Wash -
in Shoe Repair); and also part of Contract 31 was
lemolition of Shidler's building and the buildings
e north: 4 -11, 116 N. Michigan St. (Philadelphia);
114 N. Michigan St. (Doers); 4 -13, 112 N. Michigan
Her); 4 -14A, 107 -115 E. Washington (Doyle's); and
120 S. Main Street. Specifically, the Department
!development has encountered the following problems
Miller Construction Company:
1) Problems concerning the minority employment
requirements of the Contract.
2) Difficulty getting Miller Construction Company
to appear for the pre -bid construction confer-
ence.
3) Difficulty getting Miller Construction Company
to commence the contract work.
4) Job stopped on April 11, 1973, because of im-
proper and negligent demolition procedures.
5) Damage to structures adjacent to buildings in-
cluded in the contract but not themselves so
included, and resulting in legal action against
the Department.
6) Complaints from property owners, pedestrians,
and the public because of lack of structural
barricades and improper demolition procedures.
7) Payrolls have not complied with contract re-
quirements and procedures.
liggins said we are also being sued as a result of
!r Construction Company's demolition under Contract
;1 .
On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
unanimously carried, award of Demolition and Site Improve-
ment Contract No. 32, to Miller Construction Company, is
to be cancelled, and staff be authorized to publish the
Notiipe for Rebidding on Demolition and Site Improvement
Contact No. 32.
Aut
wit
do
NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)
d. Dun & Bradstreet Contractural Services:
iorization was requested to enter into a Contract
i Dun & Bradstreet for our annual renewal subscrip-
i agreement, in amount of $815.00.
DUN & BRADSTREET
CONTRACT APPROVED
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams
and unanimously carried, the President was authorized
to execute the Subscription Agreement with Dun & Brad-
street.
e. Change Order No. 3 to Demolition Contract CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
No. 27 -B: Approval was requested for t is C ange TO DEMOLITION CONTRACT
Ord r, with Midwest Demolition Corporation, in amount NO. 27 -B APPROVED,
of 780.00, for sand backfill in area of Service Drive R -66
No. 2, in conjunction with demolition in the J.M.S.
Annex Area, R -66.
Mr. Slabaugh advised 550 cubic yards of sand were put
in there. It was not completely filled, as we were
waiting for J.M.S. to put a wall in, which is now com-
pleted. We are responsible for the additional fill.
The basement was all dug out and left empty to get the
gas line in.
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wade and
unanimously carried, Change Order No. 3 to Demolition
Contract No. 27 -B was approved, for an increase in
contract price of $780.00,
f. Change Order No. 1 to Demolition an&Site
Improvement Contract No. 28: Approva was requested
for this Change Order, with Julius O'Neal Trucking
Company, for time extension to July 1, 1973, to re-
solva with the owners and for more favorable weather
to p ace caulking along the building front and for
weat erproofing repairs to the South wall of Newman's
Appa el Shop, with no change in contract price, R -66.
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins
and unanimously carried, Change Order No. 1 to Demoli-
tion and Site Improvement Contract No. 28 was approved
for time extension to July 1, 1973, with no change in
contract price.
and I
with
cons,
g. Change Order No. 5 to Contracts A, B, C
Approval was requested for this Change Order,
Rieth -Riley Construction Company, Inc., to re-
ruct St. Peter Street from St. 100 = 36 to Sta.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
TO DEMOLITION CONTRACT
NO. 28 APPROVED, R -66
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
TO CONTRACTS A, B, C
& D APPROVED, E -3
6.
104
Orde
in I
NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)
93.5, with quantities as shown on the Change
for an increase in contract price of $6,970.70,
diana Project E -3.
Mr. Lennon said this is part of the City's share in the
E -3 Orea, but we are responsible for it.
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
unanimously carried, Change Order No. 5 to Contracts
A, B, C and D was approved, for an increase in contract
price of $6,970.70.
h. Engineering and Inspection Services for Phase
II -C Contract with Howell Construction Company: Authori-
zati n was requested to enter into contract for engineer-
ing and inspection services with the Board of Public
Works of the City of South Bend, for Phase II -C Contract
with Howell Construction Company, with maximum compensa-
tion of $14,119.45, R -66.
On m tion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani-
mous ind y carried, the President and Secretary were authori-
zed o enter into a contract with the Board of Public
Work of the City of South Bend for the above engineer-
ing inspection services, not to exceed $14,119.45.
ENGINEERING AND INSPEC-
TION SERVICES CONTRACT
APPROVED, PHASE II -C,
R -66
i. Proclaimer Certificate No. 7: Authorization PROCLAIMER CERTIFICATE
was requested for Executive Director to execute Pro- NO. 7 AUTHORIZED,
claimer Certificate No. 7, relative to establishment of R -66
fair reuse values for Parcels 2 -13, 4 -31, 4 -32 and 4 -70,
per Schedule A, R -66.
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wade and
unanimously carried, the Executive Director was authori-
zed to execute Proclaimer Certificate No. 7, R -66.
j. Certificate of Completion of Redevelopment: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLE-
Appr val was requested of Certificate of Completion of TION OF REDEVELOPMENT,
Redevelopment conveyed to Herron and Earlyne Poe, for PARCEL NO. 28 -51, R -57
Parcel No. 28 -51, in the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal
Project, R -57.
On me
unan
Rede,
to ry
tion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and
mously carried, the Certificate of Completion of
elopment was approved and the President and Secre-
authorized to execute.
6.
NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)
k. Rehabilitation Grants, E -5: Commission ap-
pro al was requested for two 2 rehabilitation grants,
in 1he Model Cities East Code Enforcement Project, E -5,
for the following:
Par el No. Address
20- 1015 -1/2 West Colfax Avenue
30- 9 1025 West Jefferson Blvd.
Grant Amount
$ 3,080.00
3,499.00
On otion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and
una imously carried, the above - listed Rehabilitation
Gra is were approved.
TWO (2) REHABILITATION
GRANTS APPROVED, PARCEL
NOS. 20 -2 & 30 -39, E -5
1. Rehabilitation Grant, R -57: Commission ap- ONE (1) REHABILITATION
pro al was requested or one 1 rehabilitation grant, GRANT APPROVED, PARCEL
in the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Project, R -57, for NO. 22 -53, R -57
Parcel No. 22 -53, located at 261 North Illinois Street,
in amount of $1,523.00.
On m tion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams
and carried, the above - listed Rehabilita-
tion �nanimously
Grant was approved.
m. Conference on Personal Rapid Transit System:
The Commission had given verbal approval for the Execu-
tive Director to attend this Conference, on May 2 and
3, 1373, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mayor Jerry J.
Miller had requested Mr. Lennon attend the above
Conf rence and represent the City and the Department
of R development and bring back whatever information
woulo help us plan for the future.
As Ws Conference came up prior to our next Commis-
sion meeting for authorization, Commission verbal ap-
prov 1 was requested. For the record post approval is
requ sted.
On
and
the
)tion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams
inanimously carried, post approval was given for
:xecutive Director for the Conference attendance.
PERSONAL RAPID TRANSIT
SYSTEM CONFERENCE,
MAY 2 & 3, 1973,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
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PROGRESS REPORTS
a. NAHRO Conference: Mr. Frank J. Alford, E.E.O.
icer, City of South Bend, submitted a written report
the NAHRO Conference he attended in Minneapolis,
nesota, on April 26 and 27, 1973.
This meeting covered "An Assessment of Equal Opportunity- -
Lo ally and Nationally." The Minority Affairs Committee,
North Central Region of NAHRO, has members from all over
.the North Central Region, for which Mr. Alford has been
requested to participate for input on affirmative action.
Discussions were on future strategy and ways that local
of ort of Equal Opportunity in Housing could be expanded
to a national level.
Mr. Alford said it is his hope that through the Committee,
whi h is widely versed in the matter of Equal Opportunity
in �ousing that he will be able to help our local situation.
NAHRO CONFERENCE
REPORT
b. Business Relocation, R -66: Mr. John A. Kotzen- BUSINESS RELOCATION,
mac er, Business Relocation Director, submitted his R -66
written report for April, in which he advised there were
no usiness relocation claims paid in the month of April.
c. Downtown Rehabilitation, R -66: Mr. Edwin R. Bauer, DOWNTOWN REHABILITA-
Reh bilitation Architect, submitted his written report for TION, R -66
the month of April:
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2.
3.
4.
>truction activity during the month of April, in the
itown Area, became increasingly more difficult due to
)lition and street work underway in most of the project
idary, with activity as follows:
Vacated East Hibberd Court, between Office Engineers
East and Newman's Apparel, is now being excavated for
two -story addition to Office Engineers. Building
completion on East side of Michigan Street is sche-
duled for August, 1973.
Excavation on West Hibberd Court, between Office Engineers
West and Maling Shoes to begin in approximately four (4)
weeks. The one -story addition to Office Engineers is ex-
pected to be completed by mid September.
Structural steel framework is being set for J.M.S. Annex
Building under construction at 123 W. Washington Street.
Precast masonry units are being fabricated in Wisconsin
for job site delivery next month.
Interior work, in -store equipment, and illuminated signage
completed at "La Cravatte" Haberdashery, 104 West Wayne
Street. Merchandise is being presently stocked for grand
opening later this month.
ndscape activity at west end of new postal facility indi-
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7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd)
cates that the pool and gardens originally planned are
proceeding on schedule. As of this date, we have not
heard from the Post Office authorities with regard to
proposed revisions to the original plan.
6. Interior work on all floors proceeding at Royal Inns
Motel, including painting and decorating, glazing, floor
covering, furniture and furnishings. Site grading under-
way prior to installing driveways, parking lots, and final
landscaping.
7. Barracades in place for store front renovation at Bob's
Jewelry space, 106 North Main Street, work to include
new front and entranceway, new show window and display
casework and interior decorating.
8. Preliminary plans are in progress for the proposed I.B.M.
Tower adjacent to the St. Joseph Bank and Trust Company
along St. Joseph Street. Site plans call for a building
of approximately six (6) stories on a plot 66' x 150'.
d. Merry Avenue Progress Report: Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha, MERRY AVENUE
Ad inistrative Assistant to the Executive Director, submitted PROGRESS REPORT
his written status of this Project. The update is:
Relocation 90% of occupants physically relocated.
Acquisition 85% of occupied properties acquired.
Demolition First contract awarded 11- 17 -72.
Actual work began 12 -1 -72. 80% of
land cleared.
Condemnation Six suitsfiled. Three notices sent.
Vacation of streets and alleys: Public Hearing by Board
of Public Works and Safety 12- 11 -72.
Vacation Brief and record same: Recorded 12- 29 -72.
Rezoning Scheduled for mid April.
e. Property Management Report: Mr. John A. Kotzen-
mac er, Director of Property Management, submitted a written
rep rt for the month of April:
Total rent receipts collected for the month of April, 1973
was: $6,274.51.
One tenant, Crowley Realty Corporation, vacated on April
14, 1973.
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REPORT
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PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd)
f. Rehabilitation Report, Site Offices: Mr. William C.
ison, Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Division, sub -
ted a written report for the site office operations:
OnE initial inspection, nine re- inspections, six follow -up
inspections, six final inspections, five grants approved
in total amount of $13,744.00, one loan approved, and 23
pr gress inspections. Continuing to process burned -out
structures and vacant houses in all three areas for demoli-
ti n.
Mr. Keith P. Crighton, Finance Officer, advised in his written
re ort the financial advisors are presently working with Mrs.
Re elda Robinson, E -3 Project Coordinator, to clear up the
cases previously listed as inoperative. Currently processing
ei ht structures for submission to the Board of Public Safety
in the near future. All of these structures are vacant at
thE present time and most of them have been fired and /or
va dalized.
Renelda Robinson and Mrs. Margaret Rush, Neighborhood
inators, both submitted monthly reports
g. Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell,
Di ctor of Residential Relocation, submitted a written
rep rt for her staff:
Kal y School Site, Indiana R -66, Indiana R -57 and Merry
Ave ue, remain the same as previous month's report.
Cod Enforcement E -3 workload of two individuals has been
dec eased by one family from previous month's report, which
had been two individuals and one family.
Mod 1 Cities Substandard, the workload has been increased
by ne family -- leaving a current workload of five (5) fami-
lie .
Cit -Wide workload has been increased from seven (7) to
fourteen (14) - -this being 13 families and 1 individual.
One family moved and the individual is not interested in
Public Housing. Housing Authority refuses to house three of
our families. We have received eight (8) substandard referrals
sin a our last report. Intakes have been taken. Working with
fam lies and individual.
Sou heast side A -10 Project: 43 Intakes taken (32 families,
11 ndividuals). Informational statements have been delivered
and signed receipts on file.
Mod(
15
and
1 Cities A -10 Project: 38 Intakes taken (23 families,
ndividuals). Informational statements have been delivered
signed receipts on file.
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REPORTS, R -57, E -3,
E -5 & NDP
RELOCATION PROGRESS
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OTHER BUSINESS
a. LaSalle Park District Council: Mr. Warren Outlaw,
e President of the LaSalle Park District Council, read
etter, over his signature, from the LaSalle Park District
ncil, addressed to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission
rd, expressing their concern with problems of poor work -
ship by contractors in new additions in the LaSalle Park
ject.
Mr. Outlaw said the Council met last evening to prepare this
memo as they are concerned with the LaSalle Park phase -out
June 30, of this year, and want to meet with the staff, within
the next ten (10) days to correct the problems.
When asked for specifics by the President, Mr. Outlaw said
theirs was a rush meeting they had last night and did not
have the specifics of the different houses, nor the names
of the contractors, but it was discussed. Mr. Outlaw was
asked to follow up with the information and Mr. Lennon will
call Mr. Outlaw to set up a meeting with Mr. Outlaw and /or
the Council and our staff, to check each and every one and
maka the necessary corrections.
9. NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission
wil be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, May 18, 1973, in the Office
of he Department of Redevelopment.
10.lADJOURNMENT
�On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Chenney, seconded
by r. Wade, the meeting adjourned at 11:29 A.M.
VA �_
es F. Len
(SEAL)
, Jr., txprutive uirec
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LASALLE PARK
DISTRICT COUNCIL
NEXT MEETING,
MAY 18, 1973
ADJOURNMENT
Fred /1. He men;{ Presi dent
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