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Home My WebLink AboutRM 06-07-74SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 7, 1974 10:3C A. M. 1200 County -C.ity Building Presiding Officer: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard President South Bend, Indiana 46601 1. I 2. L CALL sent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev. Willie V. Williams,_ Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member ent: Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary it Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler > Media: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Mr. Larry Ford, WSJV -TV Reporter Iso Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees 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. Mrs. Glenda Rae Fernandez, Secretary, Southeast PAC Committee Mr. Frank Fahey, Abar Construction Company Mr. Robert J. Fischgrund, Frances Shop Mr. John Oxian, Vice - Chairman of Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph Co. Mr.. George Pope, Jr., Interested Citizen Mr. John A. Walsh, First Bank & Trust Company Mr. Timothy J. Walsh, Attorney representing Mr. George Pope, Jr. Mr. Noel Yarger, North American Signs Mr. James F. Zackrocki, The Hickey Company 'A Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Ms. Helen S. King Mr. William C. Ellison Mr. Frank J. Alford Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha Mr. Edwin R. Bauer Mr. Bill E. Slabaugh Ms. Marzy Bauer Mr. Louis N. Wilcox 5PROVAL OF MINUTES 0 motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and MINUTES APPROVED unani ously carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 1974, were approved. 3. P,PPROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Mr.. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and CLAIMS APPROVED unanimously_ carried, the claims -- totalling $95,035.79- -were approved for payment. P.E.A. R -57 Kromkowski, Treasurer, #32 -9 & 19 -5 $ 149.69 A. J. Riet -Riley Construction Co., Inc. 1,292.00 Total $ 1,441.69 N.D.F. PROJECT A -10 Estate Purchases . Joseph Doran,.MN #1, #1 -15 $ 3,500.00 Real . Joseph Doran,_MN #1, #1 -7 1,650.00 F. W. Kestner, SE #1, #76 -12 3,825,00 rthur K. & Irene Curry, MN #1, #1 -2 4,675.00 Relocation Claims Joseph Doran, MN #1, #1 -15 150.00 W. Arthur K. & Irene Curry, MN #1, #1 -2 2,810.00 Evelyn Northern, MN #1, #1 -2 9.06.00 . Joseph Doran, MN #1,_ #1 -7 150.00 outheast Side Neighborhood PAC 1,650.00 Total 19,316. 0 P.E.A. R -66 ReallEstate Purchase . Joseph Doran, #5 -6 3,848.33 Relocation Claims aul Master,_ #28 -7 1,255.00 ffice Engineers, #8 -2 & #8 -3 22,446.03 ulm Construction Co., Inc., #13 -3 429.20 Acme Air Filter 8.00 Carp Et Town U.S.A. 551.50 Ronald E. Gettel _ 350.00 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. 46.75 Jackson Wrecking Co. & First National Bank 10,601.86 A. J. Kromkowski, Treasurer 758.46 C. E. Lee Company _ 258.91 Solic Waste Disposal Division 19.25 Sout Bend Exterminating Company 30.00 Sout Bend Water Works 1.'59 ClydE E. Williams & Associates, Inc. & Environmental Planning & Design, Joint Venture 4,506.76 ClydE E. Williams & Associates, Inc. & Environmental Planning _ & Design, Joint Venture 7,180.57 Total $ 52,292.21 - 2 - 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.(Cont'd) REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND ayroll: May 16, 1974 through May 31, 1974 $ 10,645.80 Fran J. Alford 76.21 Ault Camera Shop, Inc. 45.45 Comm nity Development 1,766.66 Continental Assurance Company 1,089.00 The Economic Press, Inc. 23.66 Robert J. Fisher 39.50 Gulf Oil Corporation 36.52 James A. Hill 5.10 Indi na Bell Telephone Co. 49.30 Indi na Club 70.36 Indi na & Michigan Electric Co. 5.45 Ketc en Bros. & Kenady 15.00 Madison Supply 258.46 Offi e Engineers 122.85 Postmaster 50.00 Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri 200.00 Schilling's Printing Co., Inc. 6.90 Sing Er General Tire, Inc. 39.79 Sout Bend Parking Company, Inc. 62.50 Total 14,608.51 URBA REDEVELOPMENT FUND Al B tcho $ 1,271.00 Margaret Caldwell 125.00 Marg ret Caldwell. 200.00 Circle Lumber, Inc. 37.79 Jack Frost Company, Inc. 20.00 Rich rd Mitchell 200.00 Rich rd Mitchell 195.00 Sout Bend Housing Authority 132.25 Total' 2,181.04 REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND - 1972 Adway Signs $ 787.30 Akti a Sales & Service, Inc. 35.00 Central/Shipper, Inc. (The Felt People) 48.68 James R. Meehan & Associates 9.20 The 'Brien Corporation 3,255.00 Office Engineers, Inc. 7.89 Seif r Safe & Lock Service 18.00 Louis N. Wilcox .91.94 Louis N. Wilcox 833.33 Mason Window Cleaning 110.00 Total 5,196.34 GRAND TOTAL -$ 95,035.79 3 4. COMMUNICATIONS _a. HUD letter dated May 8, 1974:. This letter, over the signature of.Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations,.,, Division, advises approval of,.- Certificate of Local Non -Cash Grant-in-Aid for the Martin _Luther King Recreation Center . and P rk (formerly Linden Park), in the amount of $15,694.00, or 25a for a supporting facility. The a�proved copy of HUD Form 6202 was enclosed with the lette . b* HUD letter dated May 15, 1974: This letter, over the signature-of Mr—i—a-m—es-17 Armstrong, Director, advises the Action Year for the South Bend Ne.ighbo.rhood Development Progr m Project Indiana A -10, has been extended from January 1, 1974 to June 30, 1974. This time-only extension is necessitated so the remaining activities as.-approved in the submission to the Area Office may b completed. LOCAL NON -CASH GRANT -IN -AID, MARTIN LUTHER KING RECREATION CENTER, A -10 NDP ACTION YEAR EXTENDED.TO JUNE 30, 1974, A -10 c HUD letter dated May 15,__1974: This letter,.over the NDP FUNDING, FISCAL signature of Mr._ Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations YEAR, 1974, A -10 Division, outlines _questions raised during the May 14, 1974_. meeting in discussing NDP funding in fiscal year, 1974, with resod ses to each. d HUD letter dated May 23, 1974: This letter is also over the signature of Mr.. Stephen_J. Havens, Director, further relating to submission requirements for NDP, as discussed during the May 14, 1974, meeting. e HUD letter dated May 23,1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. James E. Armstrong, Director, acknowledges receipt of Mayor Jerry J. Miller's letter of May 16, 1974, and approves his request for an extension of our Neighborhood Development Program Action Year through January 1, 1975. This letter also advises the Mayor that $226,.800 has.been earmarked for transitional funding for Project Indiana A -10. The a location of these funds is dependent upon the receipt and approval of a submission package from.the Department of Redev lopment, as discussed with the LPA Director on May 14, in th Area Office meeting. f signa Engine Order for ai NDP SUBMISSION RE- QUIREMENTS, A -10 NDP ACTION YEAR EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1974. ALSO TRANSITIONAL FUNDING ALLOCATED, A -10 HUD letter dated May 16, 1974: This letter, over the HUD CONCURRENCE, ;ure of Mr. Mark L. Griffin, Chief, Architecture and CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 !eying Section, advises of HUD concurrence in Change TO CONTRACT NO. 55, No. 5 to Contract No. 5, Phase III, R -66 Project, PHASE III, R -66 i increase in contract amount of $513.00. - 4 - 4. OOMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd . HUD letter dated May 17, 1974 :. This letter,.over the HUD CONCURRENCE signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations Divi- RELOCATION PAYMENT, sion advises of concurrence for relocation payment for Office PARCEL 8 -2 & 8 -3, Engi eers, Inc., located at 110 -114 Lincoln Way East, for R -66 Blocl 8, Parcels 2 and 3, R -66 Project. $606.00 is held in abeyance pending receipt of material re- of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations quested relative to Howell Construction Company. h. HUD letter dated May 20, 1974: This letter, over the LOCAL NON -CASH sign ture of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations Divi- GRANT -IN -AID, sion advises approval of Certificate of Local Non -Cash Grant- JOHN F. KENNEDY in -A d for the John F. Kennedy School, in the amount of SCHOOL, A -10 $56, 95.00. Area Office allowed 10% of facility cost to This letter, over the Firs Action Year, or amount equalling $227,180.00: 26% for ture supporting facility equalling $56,795.00. CLEARANCE CONTRACT 1. HUD letter dated Ma 20, 1974: This letter, over the HUD CONCURRENCE, signature of Mr. Mark L. Griffin, Chief, Architectural and DEMOLITION & SITE Engineering Section, advises of HUD concurrence in contract CLEARANCE CONTRACT awar to Warner and Sons, Inc., for Demolition & Site Clear- NO. 3, A -10 ance Contract No. 3, Project A -10, in amount of $8,330.00. The Jage determination number is 74- IN -94, dated April 10, 1974 through August 7, 1974. We a e requested to ask for a preconstruction conference from the EO Division and notify Mr._ Griffin's office of the date and hen construction starts on the project. HUD letter dated June 3, 1974: This letter, over the DISPOSITION PARCEL signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations NO. 7 -1A, CONTRACT Division, advises receipt of our letter notifying them of FOR SALE AND DEED, execution of the contract for sale and deed on Disposition R -66 Parc 1 No. 7 -1A, R -66 Project. * HUD letter dated May 22, 1974: This letter, over the DEMOLITION & SITE sign ture of Mr. Mark L. Griffin, Chief, Architectural and CLEARANCE CONTRACT Engi eering Section, advises receipt of executed copy of NO. 2, A -10 Demollition and Site Clearance Contract No. 2, Project A -10. On m tion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- mously carried, the above letters are to be received and plac d on file. 5. C.LD BUSINESS a. River Bend Plaza Su er ra hic Contest, R -66: Mr. RIVER BEND PLAZA Lennon advised the Commission Councilman Roger 0. Parent SUPERGRAPHIC CONTEST, had uestioned how the competition for the supergraphic R -66 contest was held, and he had responded to the questions in his letter dated May 28, 1974. The letter is on file. - 5 - 5. No. 1 attor Const J. BL the C lativ room. tion Mr. basi an i that ite ten all LD BUSINESS (Con V George 'H. and'Ella Pope,:re Rehabilitation, Parcel 3 -8; R =57: Mr. Lennon.advised Mr. George H. Pope., his ney Mr. Timothy J. Walsh, Mr. Frank Fahey with the Abar ruction Company, our Commission Legal Counsel Mr. Kevin tier, and Mr. William C. Ellison, Assistant Director of perations Division, are discussing additional costs re- e to Mr. Pope's rehabilitation work in an adjoining The results of the meeting and the legal recommenda- are: evin J. Butler, Commission Legal Counsel, said that ally the parties- -the home owner and contractor- -are at passe for the work that remains to be done. The home had made a list of the items (fifty -seven in number) they contend remain to be done under the contract and /or ctions to be made. Disagreement is on ten (10) of the . The contractor, Abar Construction Company, said the 10) were not included in the original contract and that he work was done properly by the contractor. Basically there is $5,000 in an escrow account, remaining money borrowed by the Popes, and that interest is continually being paid on it and setting in the account. He said the previous reasons for recommending the money be paid to the mortgagee was to reduce the balance of the original loan. Mr. limothy J. Walsh, attorney representing Mr. George H. Pope and Mrs. Ella Pope, said that his understanding, based on tie conversation, is that they are at a point in which it must be resolved for the reason that this money will be applied on tie balance of the mortage or applied against the price for whici a new contractor would complete the work. The counsellor requ sted the opportunity to consider both of the possibilities to enable Mr. & Mrs. Pope to get another contractor - -as they have not made an attempt - -and that he would like to leave an amicable solution to this settlement with a continuation of resu is to thoroughly discuss and reconsider, and the possi- bility of getting another contractor to complete the work pursuant thereto, which is their commitment. Mr. Kevin Butler recommended a motion to this point by the Commission which in effect would state that the home owners have two (2) weeks from today in which to obtain a contractor who is satisfactory to the Department of Redevelopment staff and who is agreeable to complete the work within the remaining dollars that we have in the escrow account, or if the cost is going to be beyond that amount, the home owners are agree- able to cover the difference. If the matter is'not closed in two weeks, the staff is authorized to process that repayment of le monies in the escrow account to mortgagee, so we will not eed to come back to the Redevelopment Commission. s:� GEORGE.H. & ELLA POPE, REHABILITATION, R -57 5. LLD BUSINESS (Cont'd President Helmen said he had the impression we had settled this earl er and everyone was in agreement, and asked why this was brought up again. Mr. Butler advised the parties had made a list basically together for the items mentioned by the respec- tive parties. It was agreed Mr. Walsh would make up a list that would be reviewed. That list contained fifty -seven (57) item ; when it was reviewed, there were ten (10) items at issue. The ten (10) items have not been resolved. On m tion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- mously carried, the motion as recommended by Mr. Butler, Comm ssion Legal Counsel, noted above, was approved. Update on S. S. Kresge, R�66: Mr. Lennon advised the S. S. KRESGE arti le in The South Bend Trine stated the Commission had UPDATE, R -66 not esponded. The response was held in abeyance for Com- mission discussion. This item was discussed in length''in the prior session (Execu- tive Session) of this meeting, with Mr. John Oxian present. Mr. John Oxian, Vice- Chairman of the Historic Preservation Com- mission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana was present and gave a discussion on the contents of his letter dated May 15, 1974 addressed to Mr. Judd Leighton, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank and Trust Company, regarding the historic pre- servation of the Kresge Building. Mr. Oxian said according to t eir architect, the building is the oldest in town and archi tect rally one of the few of that style. Their interest is in pres rving landmarks and this is the only one left in the downtown area Mr. d Bauer advised that many structural changes have been made on tie first floor of the Kresge building as much of the struc- tural areas were removed in restoring the first floor. To re- stor it to its original condition might be very exhorbitant in cost and the National Bank and the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Rola d W. Goheen, may not be coerced to restore it to the ori- gina condition for historical value. Mr. henney said the bank would remodel the building to suit them elves. The only thing that would remain would be the walls- - it i3 the biggest fire trap downtown. President Helmen said the bank is thinking of having a building in the direction of the Williamsburg style front. They cannot build that type and use the axisting structure. Mr. ennon informed Mr. Oxian it would be reported that he appeared before the Redevelopment Commission on behalf of the Kresge building and that the Commission will continue to work with the Historic Pres rvation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County and woull appreciate hearing the results of their meeting. We did share the complete Kresge file with Mr. Oxian and will get together with him. The structural question has to be answered before this Com- mission can consider this request. The building must conform to the land use. -7- 5. dLD BUSINESS (Cont'd) t. Frances Shop: This item was also discussed in the prior session Executive Session) with the public present at great length. Mr. Bob Fischgrund with the Frances Shop advised of the bids received for the sidewalk resur- face g. He requested additional financial help towards the realities of the cost and whether the Commissioners woulc reconsider their previous offer of the $1,000 credit. This has resulted because of the Frances' Shop own volition to leave the sidewalk there and their underground heating and are now willing to abandon the underground heating for uniformity if need be. With the damages to their walk and in comparison to the: other walks they now would like to request a reasonable share in the cost of replacement. They were agreeable to pay for the inflationary figure for thei share based on last years amount and to divide the cost in third's. Mr. iggins said the Commission would be willing to propose the ligure on what the price might have been to do the work at the time and figure the inflationary figure because Mr. Fisc grund had made the decision when the sidewalk requests were made by us for the mall, and now the Frances Shop is stuc for it, and on that basis we take the 2/3, less the inflationary figure - -what we would have done had he not made the ecision. Mr. Lennon said the Frances Shop would be paying for the non- public walk, plus his inflationary figure for the decision he made at that time. Mr. Fischgrund agreed to this and the de- cisi n was left unanimously to meet with him the first of the week with an executed document to show the agreed upon amount. 6. NEW BUSINESS FRANCES SHOP SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT CONCURRENCE, R -66 . Resolution No. 487: This Resolution authorizes the RESOLUTION NO. 487 subm ssion of the Amendatory Application for the Code Enforce- ADOPTED, E -3 ment Grant, Project Indiana E -3, for the purpose of increasing the mount of Project Grant. On m tion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mously carried, Resolution No. 487 was adopted. Dun & Bradstreet Contract: Post approval was requested DUN & BRADSTREET for ontract renewal with Dun & Bradstreet, in amount of $815.00, CONTRACT APPROVED, whic covers up to 100 reports. R -66 Mr. I.ennon advised this is a HUD requirement. We have never used 100 per year which is more than sufficient. Dun & Brad- street needed the executed copy prior to the end of the month; hence the post approval request. On m tion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mous y carried, the Dun & Bradstreet contract was authorized in amount of $815.00. -8- NEW BUSINESS (Cont' c. Change Order No. 4 to Demolition & Site Improvement Contract No. 34: This G ange rder is fora decrease in contract amount of $100.00, with the Jackson Wrecking Company, R -66 Project. This is for the deletion of the backfilling with granular aggregates and grading, for work at the site of t e Acquisition Parcel No. 9 -14B, at the rear of 120 South Main Street. Mr. Lennon advised this is part of the work that was left over from the Miller Construction Company contract that was abandoned. The deletion of the above work was included in the Howell Construction Company contract for the bus terminal work On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- mous y carried, Change Order No. 4 to Demolition & Site Improvement Contract No. 34, for a decrease in contract amount of $100.00, with the Jackson Wrecking Company, was approved. CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO DEMOLITION & SITE IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT NO. 34 APPROVED, R -66 Ch— .ange Order No. 9 to Contract Phase II -C: This CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 Chance Order is for an increase in contract amount of TO CONTRACT PHASE II -C $4,3 5.37, with the Howell Construction Company, Inc., R -66. APPROVED, R -66 Mr, Bill Slabaugh, Redevelopment Engineer, advised of the five items it was discovered three were underground and the items are s follows: Underground investigation at Main and Jefferson Streets $ 178.98 Lowering opening for 24" line to com- pensate for sag in existing sewer 113.77 Clean up Service Drive No. 5 following Blue Note and Ault building fire 277.50 H' -Early cement on Penney's loading dock 45.45 G aser Building sidewalk 1,691.08 I let hookup at Main and Jefferson 223.27 I lets constructed at northwest and southwest corners of Jefferson and Michigan 1,010.32 Vault and manhold demolition along S rvice Drive No. 5 845.00 Total........... ,385.37 On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- mously carried, Change Order No. 9 to Contract Phase II -C, for an increase in contract amount of $4,385.37, with the Howell Construction Company, Inc., was approved. Ss NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd e. Change Order No: l2 to Contract No 5, Phase III: CHANGE ORDER NO. 12 Thi Change Order is for an increase in contract amount of TO CONTRACT NO. 5, $2,292.92,' with The Hickey Company, Inc., R -66. PHASE III APPROVED, Mr. Bill Slabaugh gave a breakdown of the work involved: R -66 ault at Sherland Building had glass locks in top which were previously idden. The glass blocks could not accept resurfacing and had to be re- moved. $ 1,382.30 Vault curbs capped - -182 linear feet of deteriorated curbs. 1,090.20 ault originally scheduled for demoli- ion prior to this contract. Not carried ut as yet, to be performed in this con- tract. Extra work to reinforce the in- ide wall of vault prior to backfilling. 1,131.60 National Bank requested they be allowed to resurface their own vault due to eating elements in concrete. Credit.... ( 606.00) I M vault at St. Joseph Bank in good c ndition. No topping necessary. Credit.... ( 347.20) lks east of Service Drive No. 2 in od condition. To remain. Credit.... ( 357.98) Total ............. $ 2,292.92 On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- mous) carried, Change Order No. 12 to Contract No. 5, Phase III, for an increase in contract amount of $2,292.92, with The Hickey Company, Inc., was approved. f. Change Order No. 13 to Contract No. 5 Phase III CHANGE ORDER NO. 13 This C ange rder is for an increase in contract amount of TO CONTRACT NO. 5, $4,819.42, with The Hickey Company, Inc., R -66. PHASE III APPROVED, Mr. Bill Slabaugh also gave a breakdown of the work involved R -66 in thi change order: Foundations for four 30' mid -block light poles were redesigned as struc- tural integrity of existing vault was inadequate to construct pole per foundation designed. $ 3,381.92 -10 - a EW BUSINESS (Cont'd) ue to new curb alignment for Jefferson, t was necessary to relocate existing raffic egress from parking lot on east ide of St.. Joseph and Jefferson Street ntersection. $ 1,437:50 Total ........... $ 4,819.42 On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and uni- mous y carried, Change Order No. 13 to Contract No. 5, Phase III, for an increase in contract amount of $4,819.42, with The Hickey Company, Inc., was approved. Change Order No 14 to Contract No. 5, Phase III: This Change Order is for a decrease in contract amount of $732 00, with The Hickey Company, Inc., R -66. Mr. ill Slabaugh gave the brief breakdown of this change orde : On m mous III, Hick is credit applies for the deletion the installation of seven (7). s shelters on Jefferson Boulevard, quested by owner; as follows: 3 - Kresge's $ 450.00 4 - St. Joseph Bank 160.00 Fringes 122.00 Total Decrease... ( 732.00 )tion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- ly carried, Change Order No. 14 to Contract No. 5, Phase for a decrease in contract amount of $732.00, with The �y Company, Inc., was approved. - Change Order No. 15 to Contract No. 5, Phase III: This Change Order is for an increase in contract amount of $1,3 5.86, with The Hickey Company, Inc., R -66. This covers extra work requested, covered by Hickey Company Lett r dated May 1, 1974, to the Department of Redevelopment, for axtra convenience outlets to electrical plans, with most of tie work in the canopy structure. On m tion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mously carried, Change Order No. 15 to Contract No. 5, Phase III, for an increase in contract amount of $1,355.86, with The iickey Company, Inc., was approved. This $1,2 i. Change Order No. 1 to Site Improvement Contract "I ": Change Order is for an increase in contract amount of )2.00, with the Rieth -Riley Construction Co., Inc., R -57. - 11 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 14 TO CONTRACT NO. 5, PHASE III APPROVED, R -66 CHANGE ORDER NO. 15 TO CONTRACT NO. 5, PHASE III APPROVED, R -66 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO SITE IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT "I" APPROVED: R -57 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Mr. Slabaugh advised at Beck Lake outlet a block where the curb and pavement sank due to the muck, the pavement was removed and raised so the water would drain into the Lake. ThesE charges are for pavement patching, curb and gutter repl cement, sidewalk replacement, storm sewers and traffic cont of posts. On m tion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- mously carried, Change Order No. l to Site Improvement Con- tract "I ", for an increase in contract amount of $1,292..00, with the Rieth -Riley Construction Co., Inc., was approved. Option Agreements: Approval was requested for two (2) Option Agreements in Project Indiana NDP A -10, for the following: Parc l_ No. Address Concurred -In Amount 1-14.1 234 N. Olive Street (MN #1) $ 4,675.00 76-El 226 E. Paris Street (SE #1) 2,750.00 On m tion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- mous y carried, the above -noted option agreements were ap- prov d and the President authorized to execute. HUD EEO Seminar: Mr. Lennon stated that at the re- ques of HUD we are requesting permission to send Messrs. Fran Alford and Robert Fisher to attend a HUD Equal Oppor- tune y Seminar, in Columbus, Ohio, on June 12 through 14, 1974 Mr. Lennon stated his concern about staff travel when we a e laying off individuals but that this is an important conf rence and he recommended that the Commission approve the ravel of these two staff members. The total cost should be a proximately $97.00 and they would be travelling in one car ith other employees from the City. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- mous y carried, the above staff were approved to attend the Semi ar. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS A. Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -66: TWO (2) OPTION AGREEMENTS APPROVED: PARCEL 1 -2, MN #1 PARCEL 76 -5, SE #1 A -10 EEO SEMINAR ATTENDANCE APPROVED FOR TWO STAFF MEMBERS, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1) Construction Schedule: Mr. James F. Zackrocki with CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, The Hickey Company, Inc., gave a report on the construction R -66 of tie River Bend Plaza and had also given a lenghty report in tie Executive Session prior. - 12 FA Mr. Aud- wi tt the the cee PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) Zackrocki advised the area in front of the Morris Civic torium will be complete, Jefferson will be complete two possible exceptions - -the sidewalks in front of St. Joseph Bank may remain, and the north section of Main - Jefferson intersection. If they feel that can lete this area by the June 30 deadline, they will pro- -- depending on the weather. Answering Mr. Wiggins' question, he said they can make the deadline assuming they have good weather, with the possible exce tion of the St. Joseph Bank sidewalks which are in an acce table condition. The sidewalks in front of the St. Jose )h Bank because of the volume of traffic will be re- moved and replaced. They will be removing the paint covered pedestrian barricades next week. Mr, hennon requested Mr. Zackrocki, for the June 21 Commission meeting, to come up with a schedule for the clean up and what- ever is necessary, to spell it out. The weekly and monthly River Bend Plaza Construction Schedules were in the Commissioners packet and copies given to the news media. 2) River Bend Plaza Schedule and Activities: Mr. Louis N. Wi cox, Director of the River Bend Plaza, gave a report for e ents scheduled for tomorrow morning on the Plaza, start- ing ar 9 :30 a.m. He stated it was safe to say that all the event will go off as scheduled for the full day. Mr. Wilcox invit d everyone to attend. b Model Cities Code Enforcement Project, Ind. E -6: Comp l tion time for this project as been extended to Se ber 3 , 1974. RIVER BEND PLAZA SCHEDULE AND ACTI- VITIES, R -66 E -6 PROJECT C. S.E.. Cities Code Enforcement Project, Ind. E -7: E -7 PROJECT This is t e Sout east Side Housing Program discussed at length in the Executive Session prior. This was discussed informally with the Commissioners on Monday, June 3. Three Commis loners and Legal Counsel were present constituting a quor M. Also tie ordinance was discussed for the establishment of the Di ision of Community Development, which the Mayor has alread y done. This ordinance was introduced at the Common Council meeting of May 28. The question raised is that Indiana Statutes and ordinance establishes the cabinet form Of gov rnment with the power to place executive boards, commis- sions, authorities, departments, offices, divisions, and bureaus within one of the principal executive departments to the Mayor and not to the Council. Either the Department of Community Development through Redevelop- ment, or some semblance thereof, would begin to hold public hearings with the Southeast PAC next week to get something done - 13 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) on the Southeast side. Basically meetings are to be held on the types of grants, how administered, who makes the deci- sions, etc., and get public input. The awarding of the con- tracts could go through the Board of Works or through this Commission. Stro g neighborhood input was suggested by Mr. Wiggins. Rev. Williams stressed we must get neighborhood participation and the eople on the southeast side must be brought up to date on w at ensued in the Model Cities area or they will not buy the rogram. They are more interested in the type of program bein introduced and not the Brethren site. Mr, lennon said the Model Cities Code Enforcement Program was fund (d and our Commissioners had the overall responsibility and t has worked well. They are up to about 84 houses now whicf is very good. The PAC contract would be signed with a member of the Committee as a liaison officer developed within the cuidelines, family income, etc., and proceed on that basiZ again. They need to negotiate who they want as their repr sentative or their inspection team and advise the Com- mission. As to Rev. Williams' question, "Under whose suggestion was it that we do this ? ", Mr. Lennon answered that it was Councilman Nemeth; the Mayor had recommended an independent 12 -man action team. The Reverend's question if Councilman Nemeth had said it should come through Redevelopment and as Commissioners where they 3tand, Mr. Lennon said we do not know if the Council will accept the Redevelopment Commission as the contracting agency and tat is why this was discussed with the Commission Monday. We wo ld like to begin in this construction season and not de- lay i for another season. d Neighborhood Development Project (SE #1 and MN #1), NDP A -10 PROJECT Ind. -10: Mr. Lennon advised t is was a so discussed earli r. This will be conjunction with the Southeast PAC and a meeting is set for this Monday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m., in the Broadway Christian Parrish. e Rasmussen Fund: Mr. Lennon advised he had met with "WILLIAM R_ RASMUSSEN the C mmissioners on the Rasmussen fund June 4, with Mrs. MEMORIAL FUND PROJECT Rasmussen and Mr. Kagel. We will apply for a matching grant. Mrs. Rasmussen was successful in obtaining additional funds. f. North American S ins -- Progress of Can o y Signs; R -66: Mr.No 1 Yarger of North American S_ igns - advised they plan to have the signs completed by the 25th of June, with an estimate of one-third who will have names on them by that time. The tenants who have not signed for the sign lettering can purchase later, but it will be more expensive than in a group. The archit cts from Pittsburgh felt this is perfectly permissible. - 14 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS.(Cont'd) Staffing:- Mr. Lennon advised he. met with the Re STAFFING deve opment Commissioners informally last Monday; June 3, . relative to the staff. All.present Commissioners were pre- sent in either the May 17th Commission meeting, the June 3rd informal meeting, or present in this meeting, June 7th. Mr. Lennon stated the Redevelopment Commissioners concurred and gave approval to the termination notices of May 29. Per the memorandum dated May 29, 1974, to the Department of Redevelopment Staff Members, the first seven termination notices have been issued. For he sake of clarification, Mr. Lennon stated these peop a are not being "fired" as reported in an article in Tie South Bend Tribune by one of its reporters. The Trib ne was a Tittle harsher. When one does not have funds, the mployees are terminated and not fired; perhaps in the futu e the reporters can use a better term. The article stat d the employees were being "fired ", instead of report- ing hey are being terminated for lack of funds. Twenty (20) peop a are involved; six (6) on July 1. Of the six, five have found other employment and are doing other things. Two 2) will be leaving in September and twelve (12) are sche uled for January 1, 1975. Some people are doing an excellent job and are not being "fir d." t. Staff Reports: 1) Acquisition Status, NDP A -10: Mr. William J. ACQUISITION A -10 Parrish, Real Estate Officer, submitted a written report: MN #1: Left to Acquire �arcels to be purchased 35 urchased 27 ption signed 1 ondemnation 6 ity Owned 1 35 0 SE #l: arcels to be purchased 70 urchased 34 ption signed 6 ondemnation 4 - ity Owned 21 66. 4 TOTAL. LEFT TO ACQUIRE.. ............... - 15 - 4 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) 2) Business Relocation, R46: Mr. John,A. Kotz nmacher, Director, Business: Relocation Division, submitted his written report stating.there were no business relocation claims paid during the month of May, 1974 3) Merry Avenue Project: Mr. Larry E. Wartha, Assis- tant Director of Administration ation and Finance, submitted his writ en report with the following outstanding items for the roject: One relocation claim remaining - - Madison Scott. Six condemnation cases remaining. Four structures remain for demolition. BUSINESS RELOCATION, R -66 MERRY AVENUE PROJECT 4) Property Management Report: Also from Mr. John A. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Kotz nmacher, in capacity of Director, in the Property Manage- REPORT ment Division: R -66 Project: Total receipts collected during the month of April was $3,714.75. A -10 Project: $41.00 rent received from only tenant. R- 571Project: No tenants in this project. 5) Rehabilitation Report: This report is submitted by REHABILITATION REPORT Mr. illiam C. Ellison, Assistant Director in the Operation Divi ion: E -5 Project: Two structures in process of rehabilitation One final inspection delayed due to illness of homeowner. E -3 Project: One structure being rehabilitated. R -57 Project: One remaining rehabilitation - -Mr. & Mrs. George Pope -- before the Commissioners in this meeting for decision. E -6 Project: This written report was submitted by Mr. Keith P. Crighton. 5) Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell, RELOCATION PROGRESS Director of Residential Relocation, submitted a written report REPORT for he month: Southeast NDP A-�10: Workload is eleven (11)- -seven families and four individuals. Mode Cities NDP A -10: Workload is two (2)- -one family and one individual. 7. FIROGRESS REPORTS (Cony d) Indiana R -57: Project is closed. Merry Avenue Project Workload is one family. Move pending. City Wide Workload is nineteen -18 families and one in- dividual. Three referrals received. Mode Cities Substandard: Workload is twelve families. Three families referred during the month and approved by Model Cities for relocation payments. 8. NVITATION: President Helmen extended an invitation to everyone to attend the festivities on the Plaza tomorrow. 9. TORONTO, CANADA REHABILITATION PROJECT: r. Wiggins briefed the Commissioners on the $1 Billion rehabilitation project in Toronto, Canada. This is a joint program by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Rail- ways on market of trackage and air rights, which is a 20- year project. They are revamping the whole area to restore the aterfront downtown. There is a tremendous amount of buil ing going on. The city hall is fantastic. r. Wiggins said he will have a supply of pictures to show the ommissioners in a couple of weeks that he took while va- cati ning in Toronto.. INVITATION -- FESTIVITIES ON RIVER BEND PLAZA TORONTO, CANADA REHABILITATION PROJE 10. NEXT MEETING - -June 21, 1974, at 10:30 a.m.--reminder also - he next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be NEXT MEETING: at 1):30 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 1974 - -the day before our JULY 3, 1974 GranJ Opening of the River Bend Plaza Ethnic Folk Festival. 11. DJOURNMENT On motion duly made and passed by Rev. Williams, seconded ADJOURNMENT by Mr. Chenney and carried, the meeting adjourned at: 11:05 a.m. a es ennon, Jr., Wtcutive erector rFre J. m n, President (SEA.) - 17 -