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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSM 07-03-74July 3, 1974 10:3 A. M. Pres "ding Officer: fli L CALL SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING HELD IN LIEU OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 5, 1974 1200 County -City Building Mr. Fred J. Helmen, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard President South Bend, Indiana 46601 sent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member nt: Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary egal Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler ews Media: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Mr. Steve Neher, WSBT -TV Photographer Mr. Frank Vellner, WSBT -TV Photographer Mr. Larry Ford, WSJV -TV Reporter ethers Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees Mrs. Janet S. Allen, Interested Citizen 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. John A. Walsh, First Bank & Trust Company PA Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Ms. Helen S. King Mr. Louis N. Wilcox 2. 8PPROVAL OF MINUTES motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unan In mously carried, the Minutes of June 21, 1974, were appr ved. - 1 - MINUTES APPROVED 3. ROYAL OF CLAIMS n motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and CLAIMS APPROVED unanimously carried, the claims -- totalling $116,971.31- -were appr ved for payment. P.E. . R -57 ReallEstate Purchase illiam and Earle Nixon, #5 -11 $ 640.00 Total T 640.00 N.D.P. PROJECT A -10 ReallEstate Purchase • Joseph Doran, Clerk, #1 -5 (MN #1) $ 4,600.00 • Joseph Doran, Clerk, #66 -32 (SE #1) 5,400.00 • Joseph Doran, Clerk, #1 -5 (MN #1) 150,.00 • Joseph Doran, Clerk, #66 -32 (SE #1) 150.00 nterprise Record, #1 -5 (MN #1) 26.84 ulius O'Neal Trucking Co. 5,726.00 Total $ 16,0 P.E.A. R -66 Relocation Claims Macas, Rent Assistance, #4 -7 $ 900.00 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. 51.58 Juli s O'Neal Trucking Co. 13,000.00 SoliJ Waste Disposal Division 7.00 Souti Bend Exterminating Co. 30.00 Total 13,988— REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND ayroll: June 16 to 30, 1974 - $ 10,827.06 Fran J. Alford 192.50 Comm nity Development 1,766.66 Continental Assurance Company 930.00 Gate Chevrolet Corporation 42.42 Grea Lakes Copy Supply 1,290.00 Carl L. Hibberd 9.00 N.A. .R.O 60.00 I.& 1. Electric Company 5.45 C. P. Lesh Paper Company 328.50 Mahi lski Art Shop 7.00 Model Cities 60,000.00 Roem r, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri 200.00 Sings General Tire, Inc. 104.56 Souti Bend Parking Co., Inc. 62.50 Stanz Cheese Co. 27.65 -2- 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd MODAL CITIES EXTENDED SERVICES Christine Merritt - Rent Assistance $ 1,044.00 Hub rt M. Weaver, Appraisal 25.00 Total $ 76,922.N URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND Circle Lumber, Inc. $ 52.31 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. (Meter Deposit) 25.00 Nort ern Indiana Public Service Co. (Meter Deposit) 35.00 Souti Bend Water Works (Meter Deposit) 24.00 Total 136.31 MERRY AVENUE ReallEstate Purchase. harles & Jennie Roscoe and. D. L. Mathews, #1 -32 $ 1,012.40 County Department of Public Welfare St. Joseph, #1 -29 600.00 Total 1,612.40 I REDE ELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND ieth -Riley Construction Co., Inc. $ 945.00 Total $ 945.00 REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND - 1972 Adway Signs $ 38.22 Phillip Dillon 190.00 Direct Mail Letter Service, Inc. 82.00 The Frances Shop, Inc. 1,550.00 Douglas M. Gruizenga 3,500.00 Amy osenwasser 364.50 Tucker Freight Lines, Inc. 115.83 Louis N. Wilcox (Contract) 833.33 Total $6,673.88 GRAND TOTAL $ 116,971.31 4. C MMUNICATIONS a. HUD letter dated June 17, 1974: This letter, over AUDIT FINALIZED, the signature of Mr. James E. Armstrong, Director, advises PROJECTS E -3 & E -5 there are no audit findings covering Projects E -3 and E -5 and wa may consider the audit closed. Mr. Lannon advised this is a compliment for Larry Wartha, our fiscal officer, and his staff, re close -out for the North ast Code Enforcement Project E -3 and Model Cities Code nforcement Project E -5. -3- 4. (COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd) b. HUD letter dated June 21, 1974: This letter, over AMENDATORY LOAN & the signature of Mr. William Szymcza , Program Manager, GRANT APPLICATION advises this Amendatory Loan & Grant Application for the RETURNED, R -57 LaSalle Park Project, Indiana R -57, dated February 28, 1973, was never processed due to lack of funds and is be- ing ;turned. c. HUD letter dated June 24, 1974: This letter, over CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 the signature of Mr. Mark L. Griffin, Chief, Architectural. TO DEMOLITION & SITE and Engineering Section, advises HUD acceptance of Change CLEARANCE CONTRACT Order No. l to Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. NO. 27 -A, R -66 27 -A, R -66. This is HUD Form No. 2437, required by HUD. . HUD letter dated June 25, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Joseph D. PanYr­o, Assistant Director, Planning and Relocation Branch, advises the City of South Bend's Workable Program Certification expires February 1, 1975. An application package will be forwarded to us in Septe ber including all current guidelines and instructions. Mr. Lennon advised that we, as a staff, are working on it. a. HUD letter dated June 26, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Samuel 0. Blanks, Chief, Processing Contr 1 and Reports, advises of new instructions and re- vised acquisition forms for the annual report, enclosed with the letter. The relocation forms previously submitted remain the same for the annual report. The reports are due in his office by July 20, 1974. f. HUD letter dated June 26, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations Division, advises of concurrence in disposition prices, of the NDP Project A -10: Southeast Neighborhood #1 $ 40,500 Model Neighborhood #1 9,550 g. HUD letter dated June 28, the signature of r. Daniel B o�n Technical Services Branch, advises contract award to Jackson Wrecking $20,9 5.00, for Contract No. 4, MN A -10. 1974: This letter, over nan, Assistant Director, of HUD concurrence in Company, in bid amount of #1 and SE #1, NDP Project The w ge determination number is 74- IN -94, expiring August 7, 1974. Time nd date of preconstruction conference is to be submitted to HU . - 4 - WORKABLE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION ANNUAL ACQUISITION & RELOCATION REPORTS NDP A -10 DISPOSITION CONCURRENCE CONTRACT NO. 4, AWARD TO: JACKSON WRECKING CO. A -10 4. COMMUNICATIONS (Cont' i. HUD letter dated June 28, 1974: This letter, over CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 the signature of Mr. Mark L. Griffin, Chief, Architectural TO DEMOLITION & SITE and E gineer.ing Section, advises HUD acceptance of Change CLEARANCE CONTRACT Order No. 3 to Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. NO. 34, R -66 34, P oject Indiana R -66. This is HUD form 2437, required by H U . i. Letter dated June 18, 1974, from Mr. George Pope GEORGE POPE, to Coigressman John Brademas: This letter is regarding REHABILITATION, the r habilitation work on his home, in the LaSalle Park R -57 Urban Renewal Project, Indiana R -57. This work has been previously discussed in several Commission meetings at lengt . Mr. Lonnon advised we will be responding to this letter. Letter dated June 27, 1974, from Broadway Theater EXPANSION FACILITIES, Lea u of South Bend, Inc.: This letter is over the MORRIS CIVIC AUDITOR- signature of Mrs. Sol W. Boorda, President. The officers IUM, R -66 and board of directors of The Broadway Theater League are recommending to the Redevelopment Commission that any land adjac nt to the Morris Civic Auditorium be considered, where appro riate and feasible, for the expansion and improvement of fa ilities at the auditorium. The L ague feels that the Morris Civic Auditorium has a defin to role historically, esthetically, and economically in th development of South Bend as one of the most attrac- tive nd viable cities in the Midwest. Mr. Lennon advised this letter will be forwarded to our developers. Letter dated June 27, 1974, from The Hickey FINAL INSPECTION, Compa6y, Inc.: Blocks one through six have been substanti- SOUTH END OF RIVER ally completed, and Hickey Company expects to complete blocks BEND PLAZA, R -66 11 and 12 in one week. Hickey is requesting a final inspection for these blocks, and then to be turned over to the City of South Bend on an individual basis, starting from the south end of the project. On mo ion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, the above lette s are to be received and placed on file. 5. OLD BUSINESS None. 6. INEW BUSINESS a. Change Order No 1: Approval was requested for CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 this change order to contract with H. DeWulf Mechanical Con- TO CONTRACT FOR tractors, Inc., for Beck's Lake Secondary Storm Sewer, for BECK'S LAKE SECONDARI' an increase in contract amount of $924.00, with no change STORM SEWER APPROVED, in time, R -57. R -57 This contract was for the installation of storm sewer from Beck's Lake to the northwest trunk sewer at Kenmore Street. The following changes were requested in accordance with Section 109 of the General Conditions: 32 lineal feet of 12" P.V.C. pipe $ 404.00 Standard pre -cast manhole 390.00 Manhole frame and lid 130.00 Total increase 924.00 Mr. W yne Brownell said we needed another manhole to make it wo k. On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mously carried, Change Order No. 1, noted above, was approved for ai increase in contract amount of $924.00, with no change in time, R -57. Change Order No. 16 to Contract No. 5, Phase III, CHANGE ORDER NO. 16 R -66: Mr. James T. Za rocki, Proje ct Manager of The Hickey TO CONTRACT NO. 5, Compa y, in letter dated June 26, 1974, is requesting a change PHASE III, R -66, order be issued to correct the error in the specifications, APPROVED with io change in contract price. Mr. Dian Akin, Clyde E. Williams & Associates, advised that certain alternates were included in the bid proposals and among the alternates was the Whitacre -Greer bricks. We have the exact brick we chose for the project. However, an error was made in the technicality in the specifications when written and Hastings extruded brick was included. This item was discussed in the Executive Session, with the public present, and agreed this change order be authorized. On mo ion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani mousl carried, Change Order No. 16 to Contract No. 5, was appro ed, per.above. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -66: 1) Construction Schedule: CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, RIVER Mr. Dan Akin, Clyde E. Williams & Associates, BEND PLAZA, R -66 our R sident Engineer, commented on this item in the Execu- tive ession with the public present. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd The weekly construction schedule was prepared by Mr. Akin for t is week and a copy was included in the Commissioners packet. Mr. A in advised he inspected the construction area with Mr. E ( Werley of Environmental Planning and Design yesterday, along with Mr. Tom Oesterling of Clyde E. Williams & Associates, and with our electrical engineer Monday, and will be giving The Hicke3 Company, Inc., a- punch List Tuesday morning and hopefully they 4an work on that all week. 2) River Bend Plaza Schedule and Activities: This portion was also discussed in the Executive Sessi n with the public present. Presi ent Helmen extended congratulations to Mr. Lou Wilcox, Direc or of the River Bend Plaza, for a fruitful day- -June 30th- the grand opening of the River Bend Plaza. Mr. Lou Wilcox said the crowd estimate was from 20,000 to 40,00 ( people. Chief Urban had advised him there was not a singlE arrest involving the day's activities. The Red Cross peoplE were on hand and the first aid station was in front of thE River Bend Plaza Office. The grand opening dedication went off- -only three minutes late with the Kiltie Band. The efforts of many people surmounted the many problems. The Wally Byam Caravan Club International Rally will te leaving. On thE question of the maintenance of the River Bend Plaza, Mr.. Lennor said it is the responsibility of the Redevelopment Com- mission. Once the consultants say the final inspection is com- plete , we turn it over to the Board of Works, who will turn it over to whoever is designated and will pay for it. As to Mrs. Janet Allen's question on why the fountains are turne off, Mr. Akin said they are still the property of the contractor. It is not turned over to the city yet. They are still working on the last minute details. 3) Status Report on paving brick installation in River Bend Plaza, R -66: Discussed in Executive Session Regarding Mr. James T. Zakrocki, Project Manager, The Hickey Company, Inc., letter dated June 26, 1974, re paving brick for project, Mr. Dan Akin advised that we have the exact brick we chose for the project. An error was made in the technicality in the specifications written. Mr. Akin felt the change order The Hickey Company is requesting is not necessary. Certain alternates were included in the bid proposals and among the alternates was the Whitacre -Greer bricks. When the techni- cal specifications were written, someone erroneously included Hastings extruded brick. -7- RIVER BEND PLAZA SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES BRICK INSTALLATION, RIVER BEND PLAZA 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont' In re erence to President Helmen's question on the guarantee for the pressed brick used, the guarantee is on file. Mr. Brownell said he is of the understanding that Hickey has re- ceived a five -year guarantee from Whitacre- Greer. A letter is also on file regarding the maintenance of the terrazzo, on which only neutral soap and not acids or detergents are to be used, to not harm both the finish or he cement. This letter is from the Art Mosaic & Tile Company of South Bend, dated June 24, 1974. Mr. L nnon had advised, in the Executive Session with the publi present, that we should go on record and request a chang order be written to clear the matter up. This item was i serted on the Agenda, under New Business, 6b, and a chang order was authorized to be written - -to be designated as Ch nge Order No. 16 - -to correct the error in technicality to sh )w Whitacre -Greer bricks were used and not Hastings extru ed brick as noted in the specifications. .__ Southeast Side Housing Project, Indiana E -7: SOUTHEAST SIDE HOUSING PROJECT, Mr. Lennon advised the staff has been hired and INDIANA E -7 Mr. Hollis Hughes will serve as the Director of the Bureau_ of Ho sing. The E -7 Project will be under the jurisdiction of Mr Bill Ellison as Project Manager. We hope to have initi 1 inspections under way by August 1. . Staff Reports: 1) Merry Avenue Project: MERRY AVENUE PROJECT Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha, Assistant Director of Admin- stration and Finance, submitted a written report for this roject: relocation remaining--Madison Scott. ix condemnation cases were reported last month. Money as been paid into court on two, leaving four county - wned properties. our structures remain to be demolished. 2) Rehabilitation Report: This report is forth- REHABILITATION comin from Mr. William C. Ellison, Assistant Director in REPORT the 0 eration Division: E -5 P oject: Rehabilitation work at 1015 -1/2 Colfax Avenue. Delay was on aluminum siding; however, this work should be completed within two weeks. -8- 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) E -3 Rehabilitation work at.1216 West Thomas Street. Homeowner and contractor are requesting a change order. Final rehabilitation inspection should be about July 10. One rehabilitation work pending owner's release from hospital for final inspection. ect: Rehabilitation work at 801 Turnock Street. Con- tractor is to start correcting homeowners rejected rehabilitation items. Final inspection should be approximately July 10. R -57 ro`ect: Mr. George Pope feels he will have a contractor's bid for remaining rehabilitation work on his property by July 19, 1974 Commission meeting. E -6 Project: Dire re po Sou Written report submitted by Keith Crighton. Con- struction in the E -6 Project is on schedule with completion of Contracts No. 2 and 3 anticipated during the lst week of July. Contractors are experiencing some difficulty in obtaining supplies due to the increased demand of construction season. Preconstruction conferences for Contracts 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 will be held as soon as HUD concurrence is received. Preconstruction conference has been held for Contract 5 and the Notice to Proceed will be issued as soon as they have completed Contract 2. Contracts 8 and 9 were awarded by E -6 approval Committee on June 14, 1974. Contract 8 was awarded to Sanfaye, Inc., in amount of $14,885.00, and Con- tract 9 was awarded to Michiana Construction Company, in amount of $16,002.00. These amounts bring the total E -6 fund allocation to $129,389.00. Contracts 10 and 11 have been advertised and will be awarded during the early part of July. 3) Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell,. RELOCATION PROGRESS :or of Residential Relocation, submitted following written REPORT st N.D.P. A -10: Ten remaining on workload; six families and four individuals. ModellCities N.D.P. A -10: One individual on the workload. Difficu ty in relocating. Indiaha R -57: One individual's house is in condemnation. Avenue: One family remaining- -move pending. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) Cit - ide: Ten families and one individual on workload. One referral received from Substandard Depart- ment this month. Model Cities Substandard: Eight families on workload. One family to remain in present home, will rehabi- litate if adequate funds can be secured. 8. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be NEXT MEETING, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 1974, in the Office of the De- JULY 19, 1974 partm nt of Redevelopment. 9. IDJOURNMENT n motion by Mr. Chenny duly made and passed, the meeting ADJOURNMENT adjou ned at: 10:40 a.m. r. Lenno�., (SEAL) rector F H men, President - 10 -