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Home My WebLink AboutRM 11-02-73Novemb r 2, 1973 10:30 . M. Presiding Officer: 1. ROLL CALL Present: Ab$ent: Leal Counsel: SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 1200 County -City Bldg. Mr. Fred J. Helmen 227 West Jefferson Blvd. President South Bend, IN 46601 Mr. Fred J.. Helmen, President Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. Charles W. Roemer News Media: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter & Photographer Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Others Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees Mrs. Janet S. Allen, Interested Citizen Mr. Conrad Damian, Neighborhood /City Liaison Worker, Southeast Side PAC Mr. H. E. Bartram, Public Transportation Corp. Mr. Peter Downs, " Mr. Robert J. DuComb, " Mr. Richard B. Hunt, " Mr. John F. Kasprzak, " Mr. William J. Richardson, " Mr. Charles Evans, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. Mr. Edgar Seybold, 11 11 11 11 if Mr. Jack A. Walsh, First Bank & Trust Company LPP Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mrs. Dorothy N. Howell Ms. Helen S. King Mr. Harrison Miller Mr. Frank J. Alford Mr. William J. Parrish Mr. Ed R. Bauer Mr. Bill E. Slabaugh Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha Mr. William C. Ellison 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and MINUTES APPROVED unanimously carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 2, 1973 were approved. 3. AP ROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and CLAIMS APPROVED unanim usly carried, the.claims -- totalling $232,853.94- - were approved for payment. P.E.A.IINDIANA R -57 Real Estate Purchase W. Joseph Doran, #22 -26, Gidens (Publication Expense) $ 78.88 Abstra t Co. of.St. Joseph County Abstra t & Title Corporation Nation 1 Power Rodding Corp. NDP A- 0 Real Estate Purchase 125.00 70.00 725.00 Total $— 998.88 De ina Stavroff, #59 -29, SE #1 Em a Bufford, #59 -31, SE #1 Mi west Turnkey Builders, #76 -19, SE #1 Dislocation Allowance Roy Britton & Cordelia Britton, #2 -15, MN #1 Ernestine Hopkins, #1 -2 Charles Jackson, #66 -16, SE #1 U1 ce C. Jones, #66 -35, SE #1 C1 de McCoy, #66 -12, SE #1 Ev lyn Northern, #1 -2, MN #1 Jo Nolden Staggers &.Birdie Mae Staggers, #59 -40, SE #1 Ze hie A. Williams #59 -30, SE #1 Relocajion Claims Roy Britton & Cordelia Britton, #2 -15, MN #1 Roy Britton & Cordelia Britton, #2 -15, MN #1 Emma Bufford, #59 -31, SE #1 Charles Jackson, #66 -16, SE #1 U1 ce C. Jones, #66 -35, SE #1 Jo Nolden Staggers, #59 -40, SE #1 Ze hee A. Williams, #59 -30, SE #1 lac4ment Housinq Claims Ro3 Britton & Cordelia Britton, #2 -15, MN #1 Em a Bufford, #59 -31, SE #1 Charles Jackson, #66 -16, SE #1 JOE & Birdia Mae Staggers, #59 -40, SE #1 Ze hee A. Williams, #59 -30, SE #1 - 2 - (Incidental Exp. 4,375.00 3,800.00 825.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 230.00 120.50 230.00 265.00 265.00 265.00 300.00 9,694.00 11,200.00 13,950.00 11,375.00 14,575.00 3. VAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd Abstra t Company of St. Joseph: County, Inc., MN #1 $ 300.00 Abstra t_Company of St.. Joseph County,. Inc., SE #1 375.00 Abstra t & Title Corporation, SE #1 280.00 Model ities PAC, MN #1 -2,200.00 Total 76, 24.50 P.E.A. IND. R -66 Payment, Business Philadelphia, Inc., #4 -11. $ 47,488.00 Relocation The I &M Electric Co. 5.67 Tri -Co my News 24.26 South Bend Tribune 21.60 Howell Construction Co., Progress Payment 48,224.49 Rieth- iley Construction Co., Progress Payment 4,861.00. Clyde . Williams & Associates and Environmental Planning (Joint Venture) 7,632.92 Total 8,257.94 REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND October 16, 1973 to October 31, 1973 $ 15,948.59 Payroll: Frank . Alford, EEO Conference, Indianapolis 73.60 Ault Camera Shop, Inc. 561.40 Barry's Seat Covers 33.00 Bobbs- errill Co., Inc. 106.90 Business Systems, Inc. 28.04 Business Systems, Inc. 18.20 Business Systems, Inc. 93.85 Business Systems, Inc. 104.76 Business Systems, Inc. 26.63 City Auto Parts 44.08 City Controller, City of South Bend 507.93 Community Development Program 686.20 Community Development Program 770.83 Continental Assurance Co. 1,416.00 A. B. Dick Products Co. 244.90 Gates Chevrolet Corp. 22.39 Hoffman's Auto Painting 156.35 Holiday Inn 94.60 I.B.M. Corporation 93.03 Indiana Club 31.31 Linder Kerrihard Co., Inc. 1,001.33 Makielski Art Shop 15.15 Office ngineers, Inc. 20.48 Office ngineers, Inc. 70.12 Osthime 10.70 Scotmar Lumber Co. 51.55 Sears, oebuck & Co. 10.99 - 3 - 3. AP�ROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) Sears, Roebuck & Co. $ 99.68 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 26.11 The Si_ well Company .37.88 Singer General _Tire Co., Inc. 25.62 South 3end Community _.School Corp. 24.20 South 3end _Parking Co., Inc. 175.00 South 3end Water Works__ 35.26 Victor Comptometer Corp. 16.5.0 Xerox orporation 722.12 Goodwi,I Industries, Sedalia Coley, Misc. 83.69 St. Vi cent dePaul Thrift Shop, Maude Woods 80.00 St. Vincent dePaul Thrift.Shop, Sedalia Coley 41.00 Hubert M.Weaver, Helen Kaminski 25.00 Henry I.. _Sparazynski, Relocation Claim 265.00 William Hughes, Relocation Claim 265.00 Maxine Redd, Relocation Claim 195.00 Deloris Martin, Relocation Claim 195.00 Henry I.. Sparazynski, Replacement Housing 15,000.00 William Hughes, Replacement Housing 11,600.00 Maxine Redd, Replacement Housing, Tenants 1,240.00 Delores Martin, Replacement Housing, Tenants 2,000.00 Henry L.. Spara.zynski, Dislocation Allowance 200.00 William Hughes, Dislocation Allowance 200.00 Maxine Redd, Dislocation Allowance 200.00 Total 54,994.87 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND Rosellz Brooks, Dislocation Allowance $ 200.00 RosellE Brooks, Moving Claim 265.00 RosellE Brooks, Replacement Housing Payment 2,500.00 Gail Burnett, Moving Claim 195.00 Gail Burnett, Rental Assistance 600.00 Gail Burnett, Dislocation Allowance 200.00 Julian Driggers, Moving Claim 195.00 Julian Driggers, Replacement Housing Payment 2,500.00 Martha C. Gonzales, Replacement Housing Payment 2,500.00 Samuel Graham, Rent and Security Deposit 175.00 Northern Indiana PLbl is Service Company, Gail Burnett, Meter Montanr South E Waddell Waddell Deposit 35.00 a Smith, Moving claim 230.00 end Housing Authority, Montanna Smith 87.75 Spann & Helen Spann, Moving Claim 195.00 Spann & Helen Spann, Replacement Housing Claim 2,500.00 Total 12,377.75 GRAND TOTAL - 4 - $ 232,853.94 4. COMMUNICATIONS a. HUD Letter Dated October 16, 1973: This letter, BULK SALE PROGRAM over the signature of Mr. Richard J. Ice, Chief, Property Disposition Branch, answered questions on our inquiry of the bulk sale program. HUD would be interested to have the Ci y of South Bend acquire houses that are on their invent ry. There are no funds available at this time, througi HUD, for the purchase of these properties, and they d not sell on land contract. The bulk sale program is con ucted on _a cash basis and there are no other credit arrang meets available. Mr. Lennon advised we will explore the possibilities through Community Development and will report back to the Commission at a future date. b. HUD Letter Dated October 18, 1973: This letter, FINAL AUDIT, R -57 over the signature of Mr. Choice Edwards, Acting Director, signed by Mr. H. L. Bainaka, submitted a copy of the final audit with three (3) audit findings, requesting our written response no later than October 29, 1973. Mr. Le non advised we are responding to the Department of Housin and Urban Development. The major one is the ap- proval of the street improvements that are adjacent to the R-57 Project. We have the option to continue with minor hanges in LaSalle Park. The land that is not sold will revert back to the City. Once the project is closed out, it is the City's responsibility. c. HUD Letter Dated October 18, 1973: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Louciene Watson, Acting Assistant Region 1 Administrator for-Equal Opportunity, advised HUD has re-evaluated the discriminatory complaint filed against the De artment when Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor was the Director, and HU feels the complaint, as alleged, does not constitute a viol tion of the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and is, therefore, not within the jurisdiction of their office to investigate. This file in their office will be administratively closed. d. HUD Letter Dated October 18, 1973: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Daniel E. Coughlin II, Chief, Accounting Branch, Financial Review and Accounting Division, is a n tification of the completion of the Temporary Loan Note file. The maximum project temporary loan was in the amount of $508,880.00 and is marked, "Paid in full, April 20, 19 3. This c6mpletes our records for the R -56 Project. - 5 - RICHARD MADISON, CASE 5 -E CLOSED PROJECT LOAN NOTES, R -56 4. ICATIONS (Cont'd e. HUD Letter Dated October 26, 1973: over the signature of Mr. Mark L. Griffin, tectur l & Engineering, concurs in awar.din to Julius O'Neal Trucking Company of South of $7, 00. This is under Change Order No. No. 1, in scattered site E -3, E -5 and R -57 This letter, Chief, Archi- g the contract Bend, in amount 2 to Contract Projects. Mr. Lennon advised this specifically is the old Sacrid Heart chool Building on West Thomas Street, which was origin lly listed as a house and had to be changed. f. HUD Letter Dated October 25,.1973: This letter, over the signature of Mr. H. L. Bainaka, Acting Director, Operat ons Division, advises in order for the cost of two new appraisals for Acquisition Parcel No. 4 -14 to be considered an eligible Item I expense, they must be requested by HUD. HUD is requesting we submit the new appraisals to them for co currence. HUD CONCURS IN SCATTERED SITE CONTRACT AWARD, E -3, E -5 & R -57 APPRAISAL REQUEST FOR ACQUISITION PARCEL NO. 4 -14, R -66 g. HUD Letter Dated October 25, 1973: This letter, UNFUNDED SECTION 312 over the signature of Mr. H. L. Bainaka, Acting Director LOAN APPLICATIONS, E -3 of Operations, returned the seven (7) unfunded Section 312 Loan Applications that were pending for the E -3 Projec . When f nds have been assigned for reinstatement of the Sectio 312 Loan Program, the applications may be re- submit ed for future consideration. Mr. Le non advised we attempted to get additional 312 loans processed before the Federal programs were closed out. his technically is due to lack of funds. If the Federal Government would appropriate funds for future projects, in the specific areas, these applications could a resubmitted. h. HUD Letter Dated October 26, 1973: This letter, RELOCATION EVALUATION over the signature of Mr. Choice Edwards, Acting Area Director, advises a performance evaluation of our Reloca- .tion Assistance Program was conducted by their relocation specia ist. The evaluation revealed that our relocation assist nce program is being carried out in an acceptable manner Mr. Lei Residei work, anon said our Mrs. Dorothy Howell, Director of itial Relocation, should be commended for this along with her staff. 4. COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd) i. HUD Letter Dated October 29, 1973: This letter, UNFUNDED SECTION 312 over the signature of Mr. H. L. .., Ba,inaka, Acting Director of LOAN APPLICATIONS, R -57 Operations, returned three (3) unfunded Section 312 Loan Applications that were pending for the R -57 Project. Mr. Le non advised the explanation for this is the same as 4g. above, with the loan applications being for the R -57 P affect. j. HUD.Letter Dated October 29, 1973: This letter, UNFUNDED SECTION 312 over t e signature of Mr. H. L. Bainaka, Acting Director of LOAN APPLICATIONS, E -5 Operat ons, returned four (4) unfunded Section 312 Loan Applications that were pending for the E -5 Model Cities Projec . Again fame explanation applies as in 4g. and 4i, pending future funding. k. HUD Letter Dated October 30, 1973: This letter, WAGE RATE DECISION, over the signature of Mr. Daniel B. B6_wman, Assistant DEMOLITION & SITE Director, Technical Services Branch, advises concurrence CLEARANCE CONTRACT 35, of Wage Rate Decision currently in effect, including R -66 modification number one dated July 13, 1973, for Demoli- tion a d Site Clearance Contract No. 35, R -66 Project. This i volves the old School Building on the Civic Center site. On mot on by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mously carried, the above letters were to be received and pl ced on file. 5. OLD BUSINESS NoOe. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Real Estate Research Corporation: Authorization CONTRACT AUTHORIZED was requested to enter into a contract with Real Estate WITH REAL ESTATE RESEARCH Research Corporation for a Marketability Study for elderly CORP., A -10, SE #1 high -r se complex, in amount not to exceed $2,500.00, in the A- 'O Southeast Neighborhood Project, SE #1. Mr. Le non advised this is the same concept as used for Downtown. The developer wants to know the marketability before investing from 7 Million to 8 Million Dollars and the feasibility of a residential development of an 180 elderly high -rise complex in conjunction with an 100 -bed nursinj home on eight (8) acres of land, oriented towards a seni r citizens market. They have the option to go low - rise o high -rise. - 7 - 6. NE� BUSINESS (Cont'd The stiff recommends authorization to enter into a formal contra t for the above work. The above motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded...by .Mr. Wade aiid unanimously carried, and the contract with Real Estate Research Corporation is not to exceed $2,500.00, A -10, E #1 Project. b. Disposition Parcel No. 7 -1A: Authorization was re- ADVERTISING AUTHORIZED quested to pace legal a vertisement for bids for the sale FOR DISPOSITION PARCEL of Disposition Parcel No. 7 -1A and also setting the minimum NO. 7 -1A, R -66 accepted bid price for said parcel, R -66. This is relative to a letter we have from Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor, Vice President, St. Joseph Bank & Trust Company, that Mr. Earl G gosian has asked the.bank. to represent him in the acquisition of Parcel 7 -1A, which is the northeast corner of the bl ck on which Royal Inns of America motel has been con- struct d. This p rcel is 17,505 square feet, per survey made by our engine ring consultants. The price per square feet is $2.66, or a m nimum bid price of $46,563.30. President Helmen advised Royal Inns now would like to acquire the ba ance of the island. I.B.M. is concerned about parking for their tenants. This land would be leased to I.B.M. for parking during the day and revert back to the Royal Inns for eveninq hours. Mr. Lennon advised the structure will be a six -story building. The City is committed to find 75 parking spaces for the de- veloper. This parcel could handle 65 cars. Disposition Parcel No. 8 -1, triangular piece of land, is earmarked for public parking -- contingent on the parking study. The land - scapin would be in conformity with the area. The Commission requested a rendering be submitted for the I.B.M. building by Mr. Taylor. On mot on by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried, legal advertisement for bids for the sale of Disposi- tion Parcel No. 7 -1A was authorized, along with the acceptance of the minimum acceptable bid price of $46,563.30 for the parcel. c. Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 1: Authori- ADVERTISING AUTHORIZED zation was requested to advertise Demolition and Site Clear- FOR DEMOLITION & SITE ance Contract No. 1 for Model Neighborhood No. 1 and Southeast CLEARANCE CONTRACT NO. Neighborhood No. 1, Project A -10. 1, A -10, MN #1 & SE #1 This r quest includes four (4) houses and garages in the Model Neighb rhood No. 1, and one (1) house and garage in the South- east A ea #1. The schedules are: Request for wage determina- tion oi October 29; advertisements to appear in November 2 and No ember 9 publication; bid opening on December 5, at 10:00 6. NE4 a.m., E Decemb( In ansv properi On moti mously tion & d. Authori Model ( A -10, i BUSINESS (Cont'd .S.T.; with demolition beginning on approximately r 27, 1973. ter to Mr. Wiggins' question, Mr. Lennon said the A es are all vacant. on by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- carried, the advertising was authorized for Demoli- Site Clearance Contract No. 1, A -10 Project. Model Cities NDP Project Area Committee Contract: MODEL CITIES NDP PAC zation was requested to enter into a contract with CONTRACT AUTHORIZED, ities NDP Project Area Committee, MN #1, Project A -10, MN #1 n amount not to exceed $13,200.00. Mr. Le non advised this is the same as our contract.with the So theast PAC. The amount is equally budgeted with the So theast PAC and Model Cities PAC Committees. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mously carried, the President and Secretary were authorized to enter into the above contract with the Model Cities PAC Conimittee, in amount not to exceed $13,200.00. e• Demolition and Site Clearance Contract Noe 35 Permission to advertise for this Contract was received in Commission meeting of September 21, 1973. Advertisement appeared in The South Bend Tribune and Tri- County News on September 28 and October 5, 1973. Certification of Proofs of Publication were shown. The bid opening was on October 31, 1973, at 10:00 a.m., E.S.T., in the Office of the Department of Redevelopment. Three (3) bids were received out of seven (7) receiving bid documents, publicly opened as follows: NAME OF CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT Howell Construction Co., Inc. $ 27,200.00 111 E. Windosr Elkhart, IN 46514 Ritsch rd Bros., Inc. 15,190.00 1204 W Sample Street South lend, IN 46601 Julius O'Neal Trucking Co. 13,000.00 1104 W Donald Street South end, IN 46613 DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE CONTRACT NO. 35 AWARDED TO: JULIUS O'NEAL TRUCKING CO., R -66 6. N6 BUSINESS (Cont'd Mr. Le non advised the engineer's estimate is $15,890.50. The staff recommendation is that.this contract be awarded to Julius O'Neal Trucking Company, subject to HUD concur- rence and Legal _Counsel approval. Completion time is 45 calend r days. Mr. O'Neal has been doing a fine job for the De artment and has been under great pressure. A Notice to Proceed will not be issued until we have a signed contract by the County Commissioners that the Depart ent of Public Welfare will be out by January 1, 1974, subject to Legal Counsel concurrence. We reserve the ri ht to any historical artifacts from the old School Administration Building which would be turned over to the Historical Society. On mot'on.by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mously carried, Demolition and Site _Clearance Contract No. 35 was awarded to Julius O'Neal Trucking Company with the ab )ve stipulations, and the President and Secretary authorized to enter into a contract. f.�Option Agreements:' Approval was requested for two (2) Op ion Agreements, in the NDP A -10 Project: MN #1: Parcel SE #1: Parcel On mot - mously the abc Address Amount No. 1 -11 207 Carlisle Street $ 2,275.00 No. 59 -29 129 East Elder Street 4,375.00 on by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- carried, the.President was authorized to execute ive- listed Option Agreements. OPTION AGREEMENTS APPROVED, Parcel Nos. 1 -11 & 59 -29, A -10 g. Residential Leases: Approval was requested for LEASES APPROVED, A -10 two Dwelling House Leases on a month -to -month basis, effect ve November 1, 1973, Parcel No. 66 -7, in the SE #1, Project A -10, for the following tenants: Name Kenneto Harris Karen Williams On mot on by Mr. mously carried, for ex cution. Apartment H.-I Rent $ 41.00 41.00 Wade, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- the above Residential Leases were authorized - 10 - 6. NE� BUSINESS (Cont'd) h. Chan a Order No. 2 to Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 32: This is in reference to t e wall that is next to Business.Systems, which is a common wall between the. two buildings. We have an obligation to restore the wall to a mutually satisfactory structural condition by.HUD guide- lines. The contractor is requesting a $500.00 increase to Item 2 because the architect's drawing did not scale the_same as actual field measurements. The demolition contractor is Julius O'Neal Trucking Company and they have done a very fine job. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mously carried, Change Order No. 2 to Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 32 was approved for an increase in contract price of $500.00, with no change in time. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS M on CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE CONTRACT NO. 32, R -66 1) Hickey Request on I.B.M.. Building: Mr. Lennon IBM VARIANCE AUTHORIZED, advised of letter from Mr. Michael G. Browning, R -66 Director of Marketing and Sales, The Hickey Company, requesting they be granted a variance of two (2 feet to develop the final working drawings and specifications for the IBM Building .to be constructed at 215 South St. Joseph Street. It is necessary to design the exterior footings in such a way that they will extend three (3) feet past the property.line. These footings will be located seven (7) feet below grade level. At the completion of the construction., the side- walk would be replaced at its original location. No inconvenience or safety hazard will be caused by this request to the general public, nor will the footings interfere with the right -of -way of any public under- ground utilities. We have checked with Mr. Thomas Oesterling, our engineering consultant for the project, and also with Mr. Forrest R. West, Building Commissioner, and they foresee no problems with this request. On motion by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, the above - requested variance was authorized. 2) New Post Office Official Opening Ceremony, Saturday, November 10, 1973—, —at a. m.: - W—erecei.ved an official request from the Chamber of Commerce for the Commissioners to attend the Official Opening Ceremony for the new Post Office. Congressman Brademas will be speaking at the dedication cere- mony, Mayor Miller and other officials. - 11 - OFFICIAL OPENING CERE- MONY FOR NEW POST OFFICE, R -66 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd B. Mall 1) Sculpture Report: Mr. Lennon announced there is SCULPTURE REPORT a Sculpture- meeting at 1:30 p.m., today, if any- one is interested. We have had requests for 32 . sets of sculpture rules. We have had 18 entries from South Bend. 2) Time Table: Mr. Lennon reported on the time TIME TABLE table and advised the construction is generally on schedule. In answer to President Helmen's question whether we are checking on the compacting,. Mr.. Slabaugh advised that we are. The reports are coming in almost daily from Shilts, Graves & Associates, Inc. In answer to Mrs. Allen's question on the terrazzo, Mr. Lennon advised the type terrazzo to be installed will support the weight of fire trucks, as there is a fire lane down the area. 3) Events: Nov. 8, 9 & 10: Hard Hats will be given to HARD HAT DAYS customers by the downtown merchants for Sidewalk Superintendent Days. Nov. 16: Bicentennial Award Luncheon at the BICENTENNIAL AWARD Indiana Club. South Bend is.one of twenty- LUNCHEON two award cities in the County and the only city in Indiana so recognized. Nov. 17: Downtown Council Parade. Activities DOWNTOWN COUNCIL start at 9:00 a.m. PARADE Nov. 18: "Paint the Barricade" Day, Sunday, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 4) Fire Hydrants: Mr. B. L. Wade, Redevelopment FIRE HYDRANTS Commissioner, said he has heard favorable comments at our football games from people from various sections of the country, in- cluding California, complimenting South Bend's fire hydrants. Mr. Lennon advised that approximately 1,100 have been painted and the remaining 3,600 will be painted prior to July 4, 1976. - 12 - 7. C. GRESS REPORTS (Cont'd 5) Other: In response to question by Mrs. Allen, Mr. Lennon related the differences be- tween the actual bond issue cost on the Mall and the ancillary costs related to underground work done in Phase I and II. Staff Reports• 1) Acquisition Status, NDP A -10: A written report was submitted by Mr. William J. Parrish,- Real Estate Office MN #1: Parcels to be purchased 35 Purchased 17 Options signed 5 Condemnation 1 23 Left to acquire 12 SE #1: Parcel$ to be purchased 70 Purchased 10 Options signed 9 City owned 14 Condemnation 4 37 Left to acquire 33 Total to acquire ..................... 45 MALL DISCUSSION ACQUISITION STATUS, NDP A -10 2) Business Relocation: Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher, BUSINESS RELOCATION Busine s Relocation Director, had the following claims paid during the month of October, 1973: Relocation Expenses: Courtesy Cab Company $ 3,454.87 Dr Scholl's Foot Comfort Shops, Inc. 1,032.59 Searching Expenses: Courtesy Cab Company 500.00 Dr Scholl's Foot Comfort Shops, Inc. 257.10 Altern to Payment: Sally wiss uffet Restaurant 9,815.39 Total ........................ $ 15,059.95 3) Downtown Rehabilitation, R -66: Mr. Edwin R. DOWNTOWN REHABILITATION, Bauer, Assistant Director, Planning Division, submitted R -66 a written report for the month of October, for construc- tion activity by the private sector in the Central Business District: - 13 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) 1. Groundbreaking for five -story "One Plaza Place" Building to be constructed by .;,the St_ Joseph Bank & Trust Company and the Brown Estate, on October 15. Excavation work has begun at_ the _ site located adjacent to the State Theatre and the Bank Plaza. 2. Co plete renovation by Mary Borr Toyota Sales for new sh wroom space to be located at_ corner of Western and Ma -n Street. The building was formerly occupied by th "A & P Chain." 3. Ho se of Fabrics is in process of.adapting the 129 So th Michigan Building (formerly Singer's Sewing Ce ter) for retail sales and stock. 4. Bu iness System's north wall is 80% complete. 5. H. G. Christman Construction Company has obtained bu lding permits to start the Annex Building for Of ice Engineers West. The Annex will be used for retail sales and warehousing. 6. Ra mussen's Store moved into.their new quarters on October 28. The interior work is 95% complete. Fl or space increase of 25% over their former loca- ti n. 7. Wy an's Department Store preliminary estimates indicate damages of $300,000.00. 8. Avon Theatre property decision to be available in 30 to 60 days. 9. Pe estrian Way Sculptural Competition began October 19 to run through January 18, 1973, with design award by Redevelopment Commission anticipated Fe ruary 1, 1974. 10. Blue Note Lounge will be located in the former Th mson- McKinnon building, 113 West Jefferson Boulevard. 11. Public Finance Company has leased larger quarters on the third floor of.the Commerce Building, at Michigan and Wayne Street. Former space.will be renovated into office space for an accountant firm. 12. To er -Savings and Loan::Building will be tuckpointed and st am cleaned, with waterproofing below grade. 13. Indiana Bell Telephone interior work continuing at base - menit and first floor levels. - 14 - 7. OGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd 4) Merry Avenue Project: Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha, MERRY AVENUE PROJECT Assis a:nt Director of Administration and Finance, submitted his written report,for this Project for the month of Octo- ber, with the following changes from previous reports: Madiso Scott is in final stage for relocation -- others all reloca ed. B & J Demolition is _currently working on three buildings for de olition, (five presently remaining). The re�oning reading was rescheduled for October 8, 1973 and is currently under review by Area Plan Commission. macher writte R -66: R -57: 5) Property Management Report: Mr. John A. Kotzen- PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Director of Property Management, had the following REPORT i report: Total receipts collected for October: $6,049.51. Only one tenant in this project at present time. October rent delinquent, with promise to pay this week. 6) Rehabilitation Report: Mr. William C. Ellison Assist nt Director of Rehabilitation, submitted following report R -57: E -3: E -5: Direct( report R -66: E -5: A -10, Two rehabilitations.remain incomplete. The first rehabilitation work was at 205 South Chicago Street and this has been completed. REHABILITATION REPORT Seven rehabilitation jobs pending. One of four pre- vious problem cases has been completed. Eight rehabilitation jobs pending. Steps being taken to correct. 7) Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell, RELOCATION PROGRESS r of Residential Relocation, submitted a written REPORT for the month of October: Project closed. Additional rental assistant payments to be made. Two families referred. One was transferred to Model Cities Substandard workload, due to insufficient funds. E #1: Present workload 42 (32 families, 10 individuals) Two families purchased homes and moved. Ten in process. A -10, MN #1: Present workload 35 (22 families, 13 individuals). Seven families purchased homes and moved -- additional eight families in process of purchasing homes. - 15 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd R -57: Workload five families. Merry Avenue: One family remains on workload. Relocation Officer assigned specifically to assist family to secure adequate relocation. Model Cities Extended Services: Workload. 18 families. Three referrals received from Substandard this month; one family moved on own into substandard dwelling. City- ide: Workload 34 families. Five referrals received from Substandard Division this month. Eight fami- lies moved. 8) Other Rehabilitation: In response to President Helmen's question regarding Mr. Charles Howell's request to purchase and rehabilitate the property at 615 North Eddy Street, Mr. Lennon advised this property was demolished the following Monday morning, as scheduled, by the Board of Works in its award for the demolition as a substandard struct re. This would have cost approximately $12,000 to rehabilitate to have the structure meet code requirements. Mr. Howell felt he could do it for $5,000. It was not our buildi g. Mr. Howell would have had to negotiate with the owners. He should have negotiated with the owners prior. The Bo rd had deemed the structure substandard. 8. NEXT MEETING SUBSTANDARD.STRUCTURE, 615 NORTH EDDY STREET Th next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be NEXT MEETING, at 10: O a.m., Friday, November 16, 1973, in the Office of NOVEMBER 16, 1973 the De artment of Redevelopment. 9. ADJOURNMENT On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Wiggins, seconded ADJOURNMENT by Mr. Wade and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. e! (SEAL) nnon.,./jrP. , txecutMve Director - 16 - n 1 � � h N M N 04 N m C O L IL a N a co m m s 0 N n M C7 0 v C M O U Z } z a a 0 >. 0 Ui x v s W x PLANNERS 0 ENGINEERS 12 DESIGNERS 0 13UILDERS October 31 1973 City of South Bend D partment of Public Works 1300 County City Building 2 7 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attention: Mr. Forrest R. West, Building Commissioner G ntlemen: Tie Hickey Company is currently developing the final working d awings and specifications for the IBM Building to be constructed at 215 South St. Joseph Street. In the develop - m nt of the drawings, it became a structural requirement t design the exterior footings in such a way that they will extend three (3) feet past the property line. These footings will be located seven (7) feet below grade level. At the completion of the construction, the sidewalk will be replaced at its original location. No inconvenience or safety hazard to the general public will be caused by this request nor do the footings interfere with the right-of-way .of any public underground utilities. A cording to the BOCA Code, the footings may only extend o e (1) foot past the property line. As I understand, any f rther extension will require a variance which would be i sued by the Board of Public Works. We are requesting that we be granted this variance of two ) feet and, as per your instruction, I am enclosing a copy of the foundation plan reflecting this item. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, THE HICKEY COMPANY Michael G. Browning Enclosure Director of Marketing and Sales M B /1c