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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 02-01-74February 10:30 A. Presidir SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 1, 1974 M. g Officer: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President 1. ROLU CALL 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Present: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Abs nt: Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Legal Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler Mr. Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. News Media: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter Ms. Kathleen Hessert, WJVA -WRBR Reporter Mr. James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter & Photographer Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Mr. Ray Roth, WSBT -TV Photographer Mr. Larry Ford, WSJV -TV Reporter Mr. Les Howard, WSJV -TV Photographer 0th rs Present: Mr. Dan Akin, Clyde E. Williams & Associates Mr. Conrad Damian, Neighborhood /City Liaison Worker, Southeast Side PAC Mr. Gene Evans, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. Mr. Mort Linder, Linder & Kerrihard Co., Inc. Mr. Karl Weis, First Bank & Trust Company LPA Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Ms. Helen S. King Mr. William C. Ellison Mr. Frank J. Alford Mrs. Dorothy N. Howell Mr. Ed R. Bauer Mr. Bill E. Slabaugh 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On notion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and MINUTES APPROVED unanimo sly carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 1974, were approved. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS On notion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and CLAIMS APPROVED unanimo sly carried, the claims -- totalling $49,946.24- -were approvec for payment. 3. APPgOVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd CODE ENFORCEMENT PROJECT E -3 Rehabilitation Grant San aye, Inc., Eckler -Lahey Lumber, Inc. and Wada Wolf, #27 -21 NDP PROJECT A- Real Esiate Purchases Gra y Davidson and Mamie Davidson, #76 -18, SE #1 Mil red Green and Gloria Watson, #1 -14, MN #1 Ber ie L. and Emma Mullins, #1 -4, MN #1 Relocation Claims $ 3,413.00 Total $ 3,413.0 Phillip J. Godley and Rose L. Godley, #59 -27, SE #1 Phillip J. Godley and Rose L. Godley, #59 -27, SE #1 Phillip J. Godley and Rose L. Godley, #59 -27, SE #1 Edgar Herring, #66 -9, SE #1 Edgar Herring, #66 -9, SE #1 Edg r Herring, #66 -9, SE #1 Rub n Wright, #2 -14, MN #1 Abstract and Title Corporation of St. Joseph County Abstract and Title Corporation of St. Joseph County Abstract and Title Corporation of St. Joseph County Indiana & Michigan Electric Company Indiana & Michigan Electric Company Model Cities NDP - PAC Committee, December, 1973 Model Cities NDP - PAC Committee, January, 1974 Northern Indiana Public Service Company (PAC Office) Northerr Indiana Public Service Company (222 East Elder) Total PROJECT INDIANA R -57 Relocation Claims Lula Mae Minor, # Dor thy R. Moore, Earrrer Reeves and Earrrer Reeves and Cole Associates, Inc. INDIANAIPROJECT R -66 $ 2,450.00 1,850.00 5,200.00 200.00 2,000.00 230.00 195.00 2,000.00 200.00 30.10 70.00 70.00 70.00 23.09 4.42 1,158.65 1,476.00 52.97 122.26 17,402.49 11 -40 $ 200.00 #22 -21 200.00 Richard Reeves, #31 -11 195.00 Richard Reeves, #31 -11 2,000.00 2,250.00 Total 4,845.00 Abstrac & Title Corporation of St. Joseph County 85.00 Indiana & Michigan-Electric Co. 33.27 I.T.T. Service Industries Corp. (S.B. Exterminating Co.) 30.00 - 2 - 3. A AL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd Lakeshore Typographers, Inc. John McLain Clyde E Williams & Associates Relocation Claims Geo ge L. Austin, Rental Assistance, #17 -3 Har y Shoes, Business Relocation, #8 -6 L. . Wiltfong Movers, Business Relocation, #8 -6 REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Payroll: January 16 to January 31, 1974 Auditor St. Joseph County Ault's Camera Shop City Auto Parts Circle Uumber Co., Inca Community Development Community Development Crowe, Chizek & Co. Indiana Club Indiana & Michigan Electric Company Indiana University Labor Education Osthime , Inc. Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri Royal T pewriter Co. Singer eneral Tire, Inc. South B nd Water Works Tri -Cour ty News Contine tal Assurance Co. URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND Hazoleen Golden, Moving Expenses REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND, 1972 Har y Greaver, Judge's Fee Fre A. Myers, Judge's Fee Joh D. Peterson, Judge's Fee - 3 - Total $ 73.50 175.00 3,503.10 504.00 472.00 30.00 4,905.87 $ 11,431.49 1.50 44.70 40.60 163.52 770.83 1,178.18 2,436.00 125.00 29.34 40.00 24.50 725.90 200.00 50.65 23.30 42.54 67.10 1 ,030.00 Total $ 18,425.15 $ 265.00 Total 265.00 $ 200.00 232.46 257.27 Total 689.73 GRAND TOTAL $ 49,946.24 4. a. the si tions, to the Projec 6501, this t ICATIONS HUD letter dated January 18, 1974: This letter, over ature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director of Opera - dvises they have our letter of December 21 replying request explaining violations of PL -91 -646, under R -57 for fiscal year of 1973, regarding the HUD Form !al Property Acquisition Report. They have submitted their legal department for evaluation. They are also requesting similar explanation of indicated violation under Project R -66, in our HUD 6501, Real Property Acquisition Report. Mr. Lennon advised our staff has submitted that particular request also. b. HUD letter dated January 18, 1974: This Letter, over the signature of Mr. Daniel B. Bowman, Assistant Director, Technical Services Branch, enclosed a Wage Rate Decision issued by the Department of Labor, dated January 7, 1974. This covers our Demolition & Site Clearance Contract No. 2, Project Indiana A -10. In the event that construction starts on or before May 6, 1974, this wage decision will be considered valid and in effect for the duration of subject project. If construction would start after this ,date, these wage rates would be con- sidered void, and we would need to await the issuance of a new _decision, with forty -five days allowed for in- transit time to process a new one. c. HUD letter dated January 23, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Miss Joyce C. Rayford, Equal Opportunity Assistant, advised they have received Form No. 1 and Notice of Non - Discrimination for the contractor, Julius O'Neal: Truck - ing.Co., who was awarded Demolition & Site Clearance Contract No. 1, Project Indiana A -10. HUD is requesting the minutes of the Preconstruction Confer- ence they authorized for this Contract. Mr. Lennon advised Mr. Frank Alford has already complied with this r Quest. d. HUD letter dated January 25, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Miss Joyce C. Rayford, Equal Opportunity Assistant, advised they have received EEO Submissions for Demolition & Site Clearance Contract No. 35, awarded to Julius O'Neal Trucking Co., Project Indiana R -66. The Bidders Certification failed to indicate the trade of the bulldozer opera r under Parts 2(a) or,(b). A corrected form needs to be sub itted. - 4 - HUD 6501, R -57 & R -66 WAGE RATE DECISION, DEMOLITION & 'SITE CLEARANCE'CONTRACT NO. 2, A -10 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE MINUTES, DEMOLITION & SITE CLEARANCE CONTRACT NO. 1, A -10 BIDDERS CERTIFICATION, DEMOLITION & SITE CLEARANCE CONTRACT NO. 35, R -66 4. COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd) On motion by Rev:. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mously carried, the above letters were received and placed on file. 5. OLO BUSINESS a. Report of Mayor's Recommendation on RIVER BEND PLAZA: Mr. Le non advised the Redevelopment Commission as well as the Board of Public Works had adopted the name of the mall to be RIVERBEND PLAZA, as recommended by Mort Linder, Chairman of Board & Chief Executive Officer, Linder & Kerrihard Company, Inc., for the logo instead of the form submitted by the win - ning contestants, RIVER BEND PLAZA. This suggestion was adoptec pending the acceptance and final recommendation by the Ma or. The si individuals who had submitted the winning entries have objected to the name change and Mayor Jerry J. Miller has re- commended and announced the name be changed to read, as sub- mitted by the contestants: "RIVER BEND PLAZA." Motion was unanimous by all Commissioners to officially go on rec rd with the recommendation and our records to show the mall, freviously referred to as the Pedestrian Way, Project Indian R -66, to be officially called and referred to as: RIVER BEND PLAZA. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Sculpture Competition: Mr.. Lennon advised the results of the competition for local artists and sculptors were very well received by the large number of visitors who attended the showing at the Indiana Club, Tuesday, January 22. There were 62 entries reflecting the work of 34 artists. The three judge panel elected the three major pieces for the possible commis- sions and also selected the three other entries for honorable mentiorl awards. As a result of the fabricators' estimates, the Sculpture Com- mittee has. asked two of the winning artists to resubmit their bid for doing the work to the Commission. The date for this rules compliance is set for February 13. The Committee further suggested that the Commissioners announce the winning artists at the ne t Commission meeting, February 15. Mr. Lennon said we are recommending from staff position to delay the award of the three commissions for $7,000 and the three honorable commissions until the sculptors come back to us ad- vising the three pieces can be built within the firm price. The action requested from the Commission is to delay the announce- ment, tr we required it be specified that the pieces can be built the amount. !I&IE RIVER BEND PLAZA RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED, R -66 SCULPTURE COMPETITION AWARD DEFERRED FOR 2 -15 -74 MEETING, R -66 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) The actual estimate will have to be verified. Our Ed Bauer met earlier in the week.with the artists and asked them to verify that the original estimate exceeded that figure. On that basis it could be disqualified. The judges felt it could be an outstanding piece and a theme piece for the River Bend - Plaza. The sculptor is getting other estimates to see if it could be built for that. He had specified $15,000 but it is not verified. We are asking the sculptor get some logical price figures for the work.and if .a reasonable facsimile could be built for that. If not, #4 piece, Violin Woman could be constructed instead. Mr. Landland, the sculptor of this piece, indicated that the piece could be completed within the $7,000 range. Also, the site in front of the Morris Civic Puditorium, the future plaza park, would be more appro- priate for this particular sculpture, and among others, we will also have the Bill Rasmussen Memorial Fund, which is being handleq by the Downtown Council who have been in contact with Presid nt Helmen. President Helmen advised the Downtown Council now has $3,000 in the Bill Rasmussen Memorial Fund and he thought it would be appropriate to have a separate piece with a plaque. That would rlease Mrs. Rasmussen and the boys. Mr. Le non advised that we are applying to the National Endow- ment for Arts and Humanities for a match fund in whatever amount we have in donations they will match. This application has been filed. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- mously carried, the sculptural award is to be held in abeyance until 1he next Commission meeting, which is scheduled for Feb- ruary 15, 1974. b. Canopy Sign Construction: Commission authorization was re uested for North American Sign Company (South Bend Neon) ecommendation of the canopy sign construction proposed for th River Bend Plaza. Dan Akin, with Clyde E. Williams & Associates, who serves as our Pr ject Engineer for the River Bend Plaza, presented the functi ns and aesthetics of this proposal. The letter from Dan Akin covering this subject was in the Commission's packet, dated anuary 25, 1974. As our engineering consultants, they are authorized to make recomm ndations for substitutions provided the product is equal or com arable in quality for a product to be recommended for substi ution. The sign enclosure itself would be made from 0.090 gauge sheet metal rather than from 0.125 gauge extruded aluminum. The fabrication procedtire would be less costly than the extrusion process speci- fied, and would provide the same rigidly as the 0.125 gauge extru- sion. It would also yield a more uniform finished color than that specif ed. - 6 - 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Insteac of having two fluorescent tubes, the signs would be illuminated by a single lamp. The interior illuminated sign box wo ld be fabricated locally by North American Signs. The panel face will appear as one continuous piece of metal to be punctuated with tenant names and backed 'up with white Plexi- glass vith faceted letters. The canopies will be wired so . that additional individual signs can be installed under the canopy perpendicular to the business store fronts. Servicing this design should be cheaper as the premium ballast is better than the one specified, there are fewer electrical components, and with a local firm involved in fabrication and erection of these signs a lower maintenance bid for this equip- ment would be submitted than for the one specified, decreasing our cost. Mr. Lennon said it is the recommendation of the staff that we explorE the possibilities of an equal product and request per- missior of the Redevelopment Commission that if an equal product is certified by Environmental Planning and Design and Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc., our Joint Venture Consultants, that WE do approve the substitute product and notify North Americ n Signs to proceed with a prototype model and that the Executive Director be authorized to negotiate with the parties involy d subject to Legal Counsel review. Concerning the tentative date of May 31, 1974 as the opening date for the River Bend Plaza, we have requested a joint meet- ing with the contractor and the consultant to review the con- struction schedule and to report back at the February 15 or March 1, 1974, Commission meeting as to the feasibility of the grand pening being held on May 31st. If it appears unlikely that the earlier date is possible, we will tentatively set June 21, 22 or 23 date as possibilities. Commissioner Wiggins also pointed out it is important to use a local outfit. It would be up to the individual owners and tenants if they would ant to go with a better type of illumination. It would be dono at the tenants' expense. The reason for the requested change is the original firm is very slow to respond to our needs, the shop drawings are not approved nor do they even have it. The Hickey Company is making the re- commendation and our consultants approve the recommendation. On mot! mously and the parties n by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- arried, the above substitution as discussed was approved Executive Director be authorized to negotiate with the involved, subject to Legal Counsel review. - 7 - 6. NEW c. request East Ri Mr. Len River B future letters an info figures the fir quest t BUSINESS (Cont'd) East River Bank Project: Commission authorization was d to seek estimates on appraisal costs per lot on the er Bank Project. on advised that we do not have any funds to do. the East nk Project at this time; it may be developed into a roject. We are just requesting permission to send to appraisers to _request what they would charge per lot- - mation inquiry - -if we go ahead with the project. These would not be used for acquisition. This would just be t step to get the basic information. This is not a re- spend any funds. On.moti n by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried, staff was authorized to get estimates on appraisal costs per lot on the East River Bank Project from appraisers- - no funds are to be expended. APPRAISAL COST ESTIMATES AUTHORIZED, EAST RIVER BANK PRO- JECT d. Block 6 Temporary Parking: Approval was requested for BLOCK 6 TEMPORARY the Executive Director to negotiate for temporary parking PARKING NEGOTIATIONS spaces on Block 6, R -66, subject to Commission approval. AUTHORIZED, R -66 Mr. Lennon advised he anticipates when the Civic Center begins, the pa kern now on the eleven -acre Civic Center site will have troublE finding parking. We will need parking for an additional 1,000 ars approximately. Mr. Lennon said he would like to negoti to for additional parking spaces and the authority to work out so e type of lease or program for that area. On mot on by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried, the Executive Director was authorized to negotiate for temporary parking spaces on Block 6, R -66, per above. e. Change Order No. 9 to Contract No. 5: This Contract CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 is with The Hickey Company, and the Change Order is for an TO CONTRACT NO. 5 increase in contract amount of $12,294.80 to cover the replace- APPROVED, R -66 ment arid maintenance items in the River Bend Plaza, Project Indian R -66. Mr. Lennon advised several months ago the Commission had re- quested our engineering consultant obtain estimates from the genera contractor for these maintenance items for the River Bend Plaza. Maintenance items were not included in the con- tract and by getting materials from the contractor we would be able to save 15% to 20 %, rather than purchasing these items when the Plaza is completed. These would be for replacement items hat may be damaged to keep the area safe for pedestrian use. Commissioners Wade and Wiggins both advised this was discussed and mer Commission approval in the past. After completion of the Plaza, the Park Department will probably have the responsibility for the maintenance of the RIVER BEND PLAZA. Mr. Wi gins reaffirmed that this is just part of smart planning for tha future. We know that maintenance is required and it is -8- 6. NEW1 BUSINESS (Cont'd better o match the materials now, along with a price savings in quan ities. On moti n by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, Change Order No. 5, for an increase in contract amount of $12,294.80, with The Hickey Construction Company was approved. f. Commercial tease: Approval was requested for a COMMERCIAL LEASE Commercial Lease with Colip.Electric, Inc., at a monthly rental APPROVED, R -66 of $25.00 per month, for quarters at 321 South Michigan Street, for storage of electrical equipment, R -66. On motion by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously Carrie , the Commercial Lease with Colip Electric, Inc., was approv d at a monthly rental of $25.00, on a month -to -month lease asis, R -66. g. Resolution No. 473: This Resolution relates to the ac- RESOLUTION NO. 473 quisition of property by condemnation, for Parcel No. 1-7, ADOPTED, A -10 from o ner James and Garnette Pegues, for concurred -in acqui- sition price of $1,150.00, in MN #1, NDP Project A -10. On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mously carried, Resolution No. 473 was adopted. i. Option Agreements: Approval was requested of the OPTION AGREEMENTS following Option Agreements, in the NDP Project A -10, and the APPROVED: President authorized to execute: MN #1: 1 -6 & 2 -7 Model Neighborhood, MN #1: Parcel No. Address 1 -6 218 Olive Street 2 -7 208 Carlisle Street Southe4st Side, SE #1: -26 117 E. Elder Street -40 221 E. Elder Street -11 202 E. Elder Street -10 206 E. Elder Street SE #1: 59 -26, 59 -40, Purchase Price 66 -11 & 76 -10 $ 3,625.00 4,800.00 675.00 2,625.00 4,600.00 850.00 On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mously carried, the aobve- listed Option Agreements were approved and authorized for execution. '1 7. PROGRESS REPORTS a. Update on R -66 Mr Lennon advised basically we would R -66 PROJECT UPDATE like also to publicly sell more land and we are work- ing at this diligently. Currently, Robertson's have a display of our downtown model, civic center model and other items in one of their windows for public viewing. We are also promot- ing other area displays to develop concept of what is happening to our downtown area for public involvement. The River Bend Plaza will be coming to conclusion and the merchants have a positive outlook. The weekly construction schedule has been mailed, with a copy in the Commissioner's packet. b. Update on River Bend Plaza Project: Mr. Dan Akin, RIVER BEND PLAZA our Engineering Consultant with Clyde E. Williams & UPDATE, R -66 Associates, Inc., gave an update on the River Bend Plaza Project. Mr. Akin advised the Jefferson Street Alternate is not included in the May 31 deadline, which is the target date for the Plaza. The Commissioners said they are aware of this portion being scheduled for a later date. Mr. Akin gave a breakdown of the schedules for the canopies and the installation of the wiring- -this will be operational at that time- -the pools with the base concrete and side paving around, with the lights, plumbing, etc., done, with the exception of the architectural pieces which possibly may not be completed by the architects at that time. He de- fined some of the variables but some of the delays discussed may be a matter of speculation at this point. Ed Werley from Environmental Planning and Design had been here from Pittsburgh, Pa., and re- viewed all materials and /or supplies, as well as construction. Concern was the hold -up with the truck situation on deliveries. Discussion also followed on the black rock in the specs. Commissioner Wade emphasized for Dan Akin to put the pressure on and to start "raising Cain" if he has to, but to see that the job is done. Spring is around the corner and the contractors will have many jobs going and everyone will want their work done at once. President Helmen reiterated that we do not want the May 31 date to be a farce, and to stay on their back. Dan Akin was commended for the pregress he has made and to keep on top of the schedule. - 10 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd c. Avon Theatre Properties: Mr. Ed Bauer submitted a written report in which he advised attorney Joseph Anderson will be drafting the offer to purchase agreement for the property. His clients reside in Detroit and Chicago and need to agree to the terms. It will then be sent to the trustees handling the Avon properties. The paperwork should be completed by early next week. The contractor bids will have to be updated. He hesitated thinking with all of our construction activity in that block he didn't think we wanted additional workers cluttering the Avon Theatre site. We notified him that this would not interfere with the Plaza construction schedules. This is a private transaction. Our involvement is only the recommendations we have made on what is needed to bring the property up to standard. About three months ago we got four bids for this work. Everyone agrees the work should be done. The tenant with the ultimate owners of the property are willing to do the work. The delay has been a matter of get- ting the prospective buyers together for the purchase agreement. AVON THEATRE PROPERTIES d. Sign Committee Report: Ed Bauer advised the Sign Com- SIGN COMMITTEE REPORT mittee met on Thursday, January 24, to review the canopy sign construction proposed for the River Bend Plaza side- walk system. The interior illiminated sign box will be fabricated locally by North American Signs, formerly known as South Bend Neon. The panel face will appear as one continuous piece of metal to be punctuated with tenant names and backed up with white Plexiglas. One continuous fluorescent tube will internally light the tenant names. The canopies will be wired so that addi- tional individual signs can be installed under the canopy perpendicular to the business store fronts. The Sign Committee also reviewed a request from Dan Akin, Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc., to remove the pro- jecting signs that are in conflict with the canopy system, which are: Baer's Home Outfitters; Necci Sewing Center; Drumville/Guitarland; Carson Shoes; and Macri Jewelers (revolving clock). Two of the signs are to be removed and stored with the exception of the Macri's clock which is to be re- installed and raised 24 inches. This work will be done by the North American Sign Company and at Redevelopment cost for this project. The Necci and Drumville signs are our property and are to be scrapped. Ed advised he has only received one bid to date and is waiti.ng,for another which has been promised for submission next week. The two stored signs will be reusable when the canopy system goes up for new use. Mr. Bauer re- - 11 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd quested authorization that our Legal Counsel and Executive SIGNS AUTHORIZED Director recommend the above signs either be stored and /or TO BE STORED AND/ removed. Motion was so made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by OR REMOVED, R -66 Rev. Williams and unanimously carried. e.1 NDP Project, A -10: 1) Southeast, SE #1: Mr. Lennon advised the Commissioners SOUTHEAST, SE #1, have a three -page report in their packet, which he read, A -10 which is a request to be presented to the City Council by the PAC Committee for their proposal recommendation for the First Action Year in the Southeast Side NDP Area that was presented and accepted.by the neighbor- hood residents. The proposals are: a) The current clearance area (A -10) be used for park land. b) Surrounding homes able to sustain rehabilitation be rehabilitated. c) Scattered site housing be approved for vacant areas in surrounding blocks. d) That a commitment to better police protection for this area be made. e) That streets, curbs, sidewalks and lighting be upgraded in this area. f) That a three -year time table be established to finish this proposal in an area from Sample to Pennsylvania and Michigan to Fellows. Each of the above items were explained in detail and a copy of the signed proposal is attached to the offi- cial minutes. The Southeast Side PAC affirmed: "We, the Southeast Side Neighborhood P.A.C., Inc. believe that this is a sound proposal that will effectively change the current decline of our area and we seek support for this proposal. "In addition, we pledge our full efforts in de- veloping better community relations, and the re- establishment of PRIDE so that our area will be an example of what we can do with your help." - 12 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd Conrad Damian, Neighborhood /City Liaison Worker for the Southeast Side PAC, requested the Commission go on record that the City Council take it out of Committee and set it up for public hearing. Take these proposals up with and to the people and set them up for the Southeast Side, SE #l, residents. Mr. Lennon said this proposal came out of the neighbor- hood meeting and the people asked to be heard. When the Senior Citizens project fell through, they felt it is important to make this proposal and have it submitted to the Common Council and that the $313,000 be allocated from the current Revenue Sharing funds to be used in rehabilitation, demolition and relocation this year. They did not want it set aside for some other use. This is the proposal at least for this year, and for the other two years, the money to complete the project would be from whatever sources may be avail - able - -if community development becomes available or some other source. They are mainly requesting the $313,000 should be allocated to the Southeast side- - at least that amount of money- -and it not be used for developing other types of programs that the City Council or city administration may propose to do. They are re- questing approval of this - -a request from the people. Mr: Don A.Wiggins said this area has been of some concern to this Commission for a long period of time. We have expended a great deal of effort, money, planning, surveys, etc. We camep with project suggested by HUD for the area; HUD then advised to change to other type of funding; then the rules were changed to NDP type of program and we put that together; changed again by HUD; and later came back as the project we now have with the boundaries and met with groups and spent considerable amount of time. For the Federal Government to fund at this time the staff in this department has packaged a proposal for the City Council and it is now gathering dust in the Committee. There is no other place to go for money. For immediate action, the City Council has it within their power and within gheir grasp to do something for the Southeast side. We have the proposals before them. We would appreciate the news media and press to bring this before the public and have them fully aware of the problem and with your help we perhaps can get the type of support and action we need. Mr. Lennon advised one phase of Southeast rehabilitation of homes would be to sustain rehabilitation. We have proposed the block program of housing and it includes this type of project for the stabilization of the neighbor- hood. The Commission has given endorsement prior on the $60 Million Dollar Housing Program which will help families in the county and Mishawaka, as well as South Bend. - 13 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) This program must be approved by the County Commissioners and County Council and will be before the Mishawaka City Council next Monday. Also competing for the Experimental Federal Housing Program are: Saginaw, Michigan and Springfield, Ohio. On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded and supported by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, the Commission accepts and supports the recommendation by the Southeast PAC, as submitted. Mr. Wiggins said that his understanding, and to correct him if he is wrong, is that the State of Indiana ranks about 50th in the nation in the Federal dollars returned for the Federal dollars collected in taxes. This was affirmed to be true. Mr. Lennon advised we are not going to lose the older adult project as they are considering an additional site location on the East Bank of the River and we are working with the Committee. REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AC- CEPTS & SUPPORTS SOUTHEAST PAC PROPOSALS, A -10 2) Model Nei hborhood, MN #1: Mr. Lennon advised this area MODEL NEIGHBOR - is moving on schedule and our Mr. Bauer is working on the HOOD, MN #1, fire station construction plans as a priority item. Also A -10 groundbreaking is set for April 1. f.1 Staff Reports 1) Acquisition, A -10: This written report was submitted by Mr. William J. Parrish, Real Estate Officer. MN #1: Left to Acquire Parcels to be purchased 35 Purchased 24 Options signed 2 Condemnations 4 City 1 31 4 SE #1: Parcels to be purchased 70 Purchased 25 Options signed 10 Condemnation 2 City Owned 20 57 13 TOTAL LEFT TO ACQUIRE, A- 10........... 17 ML= ACQUISITION, A -10 7. PROMESS REPORTS (Cont'd 2) Downtown Rehabilitations R -66: Mr. Edwin R. Bauer,. DOWNTOWN REHABILI- Assistant Director, Planning Division, submitted a TATION, R -66 written report for construction activity by the private sector in the Central Business District: A. R.E.T.S. Technical College, 501 S. Michigan Street at Monroe has doubled their classroom capacity by annexing the adjoining space and providing a continuous store front canopy extension to their renovated school building. B. Preliminary plans are in process for remodeling three -story Inwoods Department Store facade. Work will include new show windows and a new entrance foyer, a new overhang awning system, and refacing the east side of the annex building. Work at the service -drive parking lot side to include a new entry vestibule and customer ramp. C. Christman Construction Company has completed ex- terior masonry work and the finish roofing at Office Engineers West Annex Building preparatory to completing the store front glazing. D. Foundation work and ground level floor slab has been poured at the I.B.M. Building, 215 South St. Joseph Street. Completion date for the six -story structure tentatively set for mid - November, 1974, and will contain 56,000 square feet of office space. E. A mid- September, 1974 completion date is antici- pated for the five -story Plaza Place building. Foundation formwork to support the steel frame building is complete and this structure will con- tain 25,000 square feet of office space. F. The service court side entry is now completed at the J.M.S. Annex Building. The elevator lobby and the interior stairwell will be complete with addition of the stair railing. The service corridor work has been completed with the addition of a new kitchen facility for the Soup -R- Sandwish Restaurant, and a new sign and entry foyer for the Red -Door Club. A back lighted stainless steel sign has also been in- stalled at Rasmussen's store. G. Roof deck and masonry work completed at one -story Peak Building under construction at 121 S. Lafayette Street. H. The temporary bus shelter at the Main Street terminal is now in operation and the traffic flow of buses at the Jefferson -Main Street location has greatly alle- viated the problem of passengers lining up in front of Washington Street businesses. - 15 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd I. Workers are installing ceiling tiles at Indiana Bell office lobbies, wall coverings were being installed, and quarry tile flooring being set for anticipated completion by the end of Febraury at utility office building. J. Interior equipment being installed for a mid February opening of the Boul -Jeff Restaurant and Lounge, 113 West Jefferson Street location. K. Architects Johnson and Burgee unveiled their scale model of the Civic Center Complex and it is a truly inspiring building for the riverscape site. The various committee's in selecting this architectural firm are to be commended for their choice. 3) Merry Avenue: Mr. Larry E. Wartha, Assistant Director MERRY AVENUE of Administration and Finance, submitted his written report for the month of January, 1974, and update is: Acquisition: Previous report on this for month of December was in error. Our attorneys show 10 parcels to be acquired- -four county owned; five by condemnation, and one regular. Madison Scott is to be completed shortly. Demolition: Five structures remaining. Condemnation: Nine condemnations- -four county and five of these regular. Deposit has been made with court on two regulars. 4) Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell, RELOCATION Director of Residential Relocation, submitted her PROGRESS REPORT written report for the month: Southeast A -10: Workload 30 - -22 families and 8 in di vi duals. Model Cities A -10: Workload 14 - -9 families and 5 individuals. Two families moved and working with others. Ind. R -57: Workload two families - -one a homeowner and one a tenant - -both to purchase homes. Merry Avenue: One family remaining on workload is waiting for the transfer of their liquor license. Model Cities Extended Services: Workload 11 families. No referrals are being accepted from the Substandard Building Dept. Waiting for completion of contract with Model.Cities. - 16 - 0 3RESS REPORTS (Cont'd City - Wide Relocation: Workload 25 families. Referrals are being accepted from the Substandard Building Dept. Relocation funds in City - Wide are limited. Two Dislocation Allowances and One Moving Claim were paid to project residents who responded to letters informing them they were entitled to additional relocation pay- ments. 8. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be at NEXT MEETING, 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 15, 1974, in the Office of the Depart- FEBRUARY 15, ment o Redevelopment. 1974 9. ADJOURNMENT On otion duly made and passed by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by ADJOURNMENT Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 11: 5 a.m. C rtes F. Lennon-,-'Jr., Executi Director Fred . Heomen, President (SEAL) - 17 -