HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 08-02-74Augul t 2, 1974
10:3 A. M.
Pres ding Officer:
I. DOLL CALL
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
1200 County -City Building
Mr. Fred J. Helmen, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard
President South Bend, Indiana 46601
resent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President
Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President
Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary
Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary
ent: Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member
al Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler
as Media: Ms.
Mr.
Mr.
hers Present: Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mrs
Mr.
Mr.
Ms.
Mr.
Jeanne Derbeck, South.Bend Tribune Reporter
Ray Wallace, WSBT -TV Reporter & Photographer
Les Howard, WSJV -TV Reporter & Photographer
Morris L. Morrison, President, Board of Trustees
Roland A. Kelly, Member, Board of Trustees
F. Jay Nimtz, former President, Board of Trustees
Dan Akin, Site Project Engineer, Clyde & Williams
& Associates, Inc.
Gene Evans, South Bend Civic Planning Assn.
Glenda Rae Hernandez, Secretary, Southeast
PAC Committee
John R. Kagel, Executive Director, Downtown
South Bend Council
James G. Louis, former Redevelopment Commissioner
Lois B. Miller, Interested Citizen
Karl R. Weis, Interested Citizen
PA Staff: Mr.
Charles
F. Lennon, Jr.
Miss
Susan Morrison
Ms.
Helen S.
King
Mr.
Lawrence E. Wartha
Mr.
C. Wayne
Brownell
Mr.
Louis N. Wilcox
2. 4PPROVAL OF MINUTES
n motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani- MINUTES
mous y carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, APPROVED
1974 were approved.
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
n motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney and CLAIMS APPROVED
unanimously carried, the claims -- totalling $63,231.03- -were
approved for payment.
MERR AVENUE PROJECT
C. E Stafford Construction Co. $ 5,000.00
W. J Parrish - Recording Fees 33.00
Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri 460.05
The outh Bend Tribune 19.01
Total 5,512.06
P.E.A. R -57
W. J. Parrish - Recording Fees $ 52.20
Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri 203.00
South Bend Exterminating Co. 210.00
Total 465.20
P.E.A. R -66
Auditor,
St. Joseph County
$ 19.50
Indiana
Bell Telephone Co.
126.87
Indiana
Bell Telephone Co.
10.00
Meye
s Detective Bureau, Inc.
80.75
Nort
American Signs
75.00
W. J.
Parrish — Recording Fees
93.25
Robe
tson's of South Bend
580.10
Roemer,
Sweeney, Butler & Simeri
965.80
Sears,
Roebuck & Company
20.94
Tractor
Supply Co.
7.80
Veld
an's Service Center, Inc.
146.56
Clyde
E. Williams & Environmental
Planning & Design (Joint Venture) 6,452.87
Total $ 8,579.44
.D.P. A -10
Relodation Payments
Gladys A. Whitesel, #76 -8, SE #1, (Relocation Allowance
Payment) $ 3,000.00
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. 31.18
W. J. Parrish - Recording Fees 293.23
Roem r, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri 555.00
Total 3,879.41
REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND
Payroll: July 16 through July 31, 1974 $ 9,267.86
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd
Ault Camera Shop
Amoco Oil Company
The Bobbs Merrill Company, Inca
The ndiana Club
International Business Machines Corporation
Jack s Conoco Service
Craven's Hardware
Community Development
Continental Assurance Company
Anthony Germano
B. F Goodrich Store #4270
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Indiana & Michigan Electric Company
N.A. .R.O.
Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri
S.C.M. Corporation
St. oseph County Building Dept.
Soutf Bend- Mishawaka Area Chamber of Commerce
Sout Bend Parking Co.
Xero ) Corporation
MODELS CITIES EXTENDED SERVICES
Ronnie Bland - Dislocation Allowance
Wend L. Winters - Moving Claim
Wend L. Winters - Rental Assistance
Wend L. Winters - Dislocation Allowance
Total
P.E.A. E -5
Stanley Walczak Construction Co. & Annie Bell Hamilton, #29 -11
Total.
P.E. . E -7
Seif r Safe & Lock Service
REDEVELOPMENT FUND
Alex Batcho - R -57 Complaints
Dan's Fence Co. - R -57 Complaints
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL OF 1972
Adway Signs
Bure au of Motor Vehicle
Direct Mail Letter Service, Inc.
Direct Mail Letter Service, Inc.
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Total
Total
23.10
8.24
126.65
44.85
42.75
129.60
20.93
272.31
839.00
18.20
61.02
97.45
162.79
1,110.00
200.00
54.00
16.50
16.55
62.50
1,984.74
200.00
265.00
3,662.00
200.00
18,886.04
$ 4,256.00
4,256.00
$ 5.00
$ 2,685.00
143.00
X2,828.00
$ 32.00
11.00
68.60
28.60
3. /APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd)
Flags
International
$ 4,868.30
Fun
ervices
700.00
Indiana
Engraving Co., Inc.
390.75
The
'Brien Corporation
1,023.30
Phot
-T
106.60
Amy losenwasser
364.50
Schwartz
Ford Co., Inc.
9,090.00
Douglas
B. Simpson
1,000.00
Loui
N. Wilcox
833.35
Woodworth
Storage &Transfer, Inc.
302.88
Total
$ 18,819.88
GRAND TOTAL
$ 63,231.03
4.
SPORT Of TRUSTEES MEETING OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1974
resident Helmen introduced Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, former President
f the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees appointed Mr.
imtz, as a member of the Redevelopment Commission, yesterday,
n the Trustees Special Meeting, to fill the vacancy on the
oard of Redevelopment Commissioners with Mr. Fred J. Helmen's
esignation effective September 1, 1974
MR. P. JAY NI
r. President, as the former President of the Board of Trustees,
want to express the deep appreciation and thanks of the Trustees
nd the thanks of this community for your sixteen (16) years of
ervice on this Board. Your devotion to duty, your interest and
ffection for downtown and South Bend has not and cannot be equaled.
said yesterday in the Press Conference released here, we want to
11 what you have done for this community. South Bend and its
ture will always remember what you have done here, Fred, and the
ustees wanted me publicly to express to you their thanks and the
anks of this community for what you have done for South Bend.
u will be missed greatly'
(The above tribute to President Helmen followed with the audience applaud -
ing and admiration shown for his contribution to the community.)
PRESIDENT FRED J. HELMEN:
will augment what I said yesterday. I was on the Board since '58.
succeeded Don Adair, and I think the Redevelopment Commission was
n board for about six months before I went on board previous to my
ppointment.
W.*
4. REPORT OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1974 (Cont'd
made it my business to check how much money was involved in
;he various projects that we have undertaken and the figure
mounts to $48 Million - -to say nothing of what has generated
n private investments downtown- -and to say nothing about the
on -cash grants which are not in that figure. As you know, the
on -cash grants are equal to 1/3 of the total we invested.
ow do you get recognized on what was really involved? One is
hat I kind of pride myself in this in that we had about 60 some
mployees - -I believe - -and when you consider that number of people
lus the vast amount of money involved, our record is pretty
lean, and I am about as proud of that as I am of anything else- -
o scandal, fraud or degradation of any kind - -at least of what is
bvious. That consideration is a worry to the Board of Commissioners
oo. Every one of them did a tremendous job!
s your President, I am very grateful to having had the opportunity
o serve you and it has been a real pleasure. It was fun! My time
as not been without some difficulties. I remember about a year
r two ago, we were doing nothing but demolishing buildings and
eople did sympathize. Some said, "What in the world are you going
o do with all that land and have a hole ?" I was concerned that
aybe they were right, and all of a sudden things came to take shape
nd began to start improvement downtown.
e should all be pleased of the job we did and what the effect it
as on the taxes - -all the dollars and cents -- increase in assessment
nd values and of the real estate in downtown improvements. It far
xceeds the full values of those buildings we demolished and it is
nl y the beginning. When Associates finally breaks ground - -that is a
rivate investment- -and it will further help the assessed valuation
or the community.
told a lot of people I find it difficult to find a reason to quit,
t I have served since '58 and it is in good hands. If it weren't
good hands, I wouldn't even consider.it. I want to thank every -
e for their help, and I thanked the Executive Director yesterday
r the statements.
have had some very good ones and some bad -ones. When it comes
wn to the nitty gritty, we have had good Executive Directors who
ve been very, very helpful, and that includes Chuck, and I am
azed at Chuck, and I don't know where he gets his energy, as did
. Lloyd S. Taylor before him.
But the vast amount of money we have had go through this office
j st amazes me! Bob -- before you of here I was saying- -the total
wa have spent outright was about ?48 Million - -to say nothing of
w at has been done in private investments and non -cash credits,
aid I am pleased too, and will attend the next meeting, and, as I
s id prior, it has been fun'
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PORT OF'TRUSTEES MEETING'OF THURSDAY; AUGUST-'l,', 1974'(Cont'd
MR. G. L. WADE:
am sorry - -I am on vacation - -but I came to this meeting anyway:
certainly want to express my personal opinion and I am sure
eryone has the same feeling.
o date, I have been your youngest man on this Board. I hate to
ee you go. I haven't talked to the person taking your place on
he Board. I haven't worked with this Commission long, but I
on't be the junior member any more.
think sometimes the public doesn't realize the things going.
- -the meetings, and the pay is not high. You are certainly
be complimented - -your attitude and ability to have things
ne. You deserve the time off. We may get him back. He
r. Helmen) certainly has done a fine job:
(For the record, the Board of Trustees and Redevelopment Commissioners
ser a without pay.)
MR. MORRIS L. MORRISON:
. Helmen, I want to thank you for what you have done on be-
if of all the citizens of the area. I hate to see you go,
t we want you to feel free - -as a force of habit - -come down if
u can to attend the meetings. I am sure the Commissioners
11 call on you for some advice now and then.
e Board voted to accept the resignation of Mr. Helmen, and
e.Board appointed Mr. Nimtz to succeed him to complete the
expired term. Mr. Nimtz is well aware of what goes on in these
mmission meetings. He attended the meetings on a regular basis
d there is no question about it that he would be a logical suc-
ssor.
1e type of man who will be serving on the Commission - -the best
iy to say this is:
1. Mr. Nimtz is an attorney with the law firm of DuComb,
Nimtz and DuComb.
2. He has a reserve rank of Colonel.
3. He is a former congressman from our district.
4. Mr. Nimtz has been a President of so many organizations,
it would be embarrassing to list all of them. I have so
many pages here. To name a few, he is President of:
a. Reserve Officers Association of Indiana.
b. St. Joseph County Bar Association.
4. REPORT OF TRUSTEES-MEETING OF THURSDAY; AUGUST'1,'1974'(C6ht'd
c. Northern Indiana Council of Boy Scouts of America.
d. Salvation Army of South Bend.
e. Southhold Restorations, Inc.
f. Mr. Nimtz just resigned as the Board of Trustee
President and was appointed as a member on the
South Bend Board of Redevelopment Commission.
lay, we wish you luck, and will continue the trends of what Mr.
ielmen has said, and we will help you in whatever way we can.
PRESIDENT FRED J. HELMEN:
want to thank Jay and Morris for all the nice things they said.
oing back for 20 - 30 years, F. Jay Nimtz and I were Boy Scouts- -
e is still getting his card - -it speaks well of the Boy Scouts:,
.IWILLIE V. WILLIAMS:
want to go on record that this Commission would be pleased to
resent the President of this Commission a plaque for his honorable
ervice that he has given to the Commission for the time he has
pent. I am requesting this plaque be prepared as soon as possible
nd be presented to him at the next Commission meeting.
PRESIDENT FRED J. HELMEN:
ank you, Reverend.
(Ali were agreeable to have the plaque made as requested and noted above.)
MR. �OHN E. CHENNEY:
t has been my pleasure for the last eight (8) years to work with
red and I commend him highly for the job he has done.
am sorry to hear that he is leaving this Commission.
PRESIDENT FRED J. HELMEN:
t will be difficult after all these years of service- -not to attend
he twice a month meetings - -it will be quite unusual. This will be
uite a hurdle for me to adjust to, but there will be some other
hores, I am sure.
MR. E. L. WADE:
have been on this Commission for quite a few meetings (appointed
ul y 2, 1971), and Don is on vacation. Fred and this group, we
ave not had too many problems in getting along.
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PORT OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 1; 1974 (Cont'd
PRESIIDENT FRED J. HELMEN:
ith F. Jay present on the Board, everything will be in good
ands.
MR. (CHARLES F. LENNON, JR.
ou also have the staffs high regard and we have enjoyed working
ith you.
ery dollar we receive as planners, we are able to generate
3.00 in return. Your figure of $182 Million is what has gone
rough your hands and the Commission's hands, along with private
nds.
he assessed valuation is astronomical as to when you came in,
n '58.
5. (COMMUNICATIONS
a. HUD letter dated July 17, 1974: This letter, over the CONTRACT INDIANA
signature of Mr. Thomas P. McNally, Area Counsel, requests the R- 66(LG), THIRD
Rede elopment Commissioners consider the proposed third amendatory AMENDATORY
cont act for Contract Indiana R- 66(LG), and, if approved, to adopt
a re olution authorizing and directing the local execution.
Mr. ennon advised this item is on the agenda, under "New Business,
7c, �esolution No. 494.
HUD letter dated July 17, 1974: This letter, over the CONTRACT INDIANA
signature of Mr. Thomas P. McNally, Area Counsel, also requests: A- 10(LG), SECOND
the ledevelopment Commissions consider this proposal - -the second AMENDATORY
prop sed amendatory contract for Contract Indiana A- 10(LG), and,
if a proved, to adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the
loca execution.
This item is also on the agenda, under "New Business, 7b, Resolu-
tion No. 493.
. HUD letter dateed July 18, 1974: This letter, over the OUTDOOR ADVERTIS-
sign ture of Mr. James E. Armstrong-,-Area Director, outlines and ING SIGNS & DIS-
give a clarification of HUD.policy regarding compensation for PLAYS
outd or advertising signs and displays.
Mr. ennon advised this is just official notification to all
Publ'c Agencies; however, at the present time, this does not
effe t any of our property.
Local
5. ICOMMUNICATIONS (Cont`d
d. HUD letter dated�Jul 23 1974 This letter, over the CHANGE ORDER NO. 4,
signature of
W. Mark L. Griffin, Chief Architectural and WATER FORCE ACCOUNT,
Engineering Section, advised acceptance of Change Order No. 4, PHASE III, R -66
to Phase III, Water Force Account, Project Indiana R -66.
On otion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani-
mously carried, the above letters were received and are to
be Olaced on file.
6. TOLD BUSINESS
7. INEW BUSI
a. Gift Agreement: Authorization was requested for the GIFT AGREEMENT FOR
President of the Redevelopment Commission and Executive NORTHERN INDIANA
Director to execute the Gift Agreement for the Northern HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
Indiana Historical Society, re donation to the Museum of two R -66
large design drawings of the St. Joseph River Parkway Plan,
developed in 1932, by Mr. Robert Whitten.
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and
unanimously carried, the above authorization was granted
for oxecution.
Resolution No. 493: This Resolution approves and RESOLUTION NO. 493
dire is the execution of Amendatory Contract No. 2 with the ADOPTED, A -10
Unit ad States of America for the Neighborhood Development
Program, Indiana A -10.
This refers to the previous discussion, under "Communications ",
5b.
On m tion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani-
mously carried, Resolution No. 493 was adopted.
Resolution No. 494: This Resolution approves and RESOLUTION NO. 494
dire is the execution of Amendatory Contract No. 3 with the ADOPTED, R -66
Unit d States of America for the Central Downtown Project,
Indi na R -66.
This refers to the previous discussion, under "Communications ",
5a.
On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unani-
mously carried, Resolution No. 494 was adopted.
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7. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
d. River Bend Plaza.Clean -Up: This item was discussed PART -TIME HELP
at great lengt in t e Executive Session of this Commission AUTHORIZED FOR
meeting with the public present. The Commissioners requested CLEAN -UP, RIVER
a better control and clean -up.of the River Bend Plaza and the BEND PLAZA, R -66
need for the supervision of the Plaza clean -up program.
Mr. 'ouis N. Wilcox, Director of the River Bend Plaza, had
stat d that his problem is whether he is responsible for the
supervision of the cleaning of the mall. Whoever is in charge
has iot been spelled out--he has not been informed. In trying
to o )erate, he has not been too successful. Mr. Wilcox stated
he agrees with Mr. Chenney and Rev. Williams that the mall is
not flean. He has largely been trying to operate the activities
and the setup for the summer activities. He feels the Manpower
pers nnel doing the cleaning and other duties have done a good
job; however,.they have so many other tasks and the setting up
for rews.
Mr. ennon advised the Park Department has taken over the re-
spon ibility of the maintenance equipment of the River Bend Plaza
and he contract is signed. Mr. Rollin Farrand, President of the
Boar,i of Public Works, has assigned Al Levi to be responsible
for he pools. The rest of the River Bend Plaza is under Manpower
people--12 personnel. We do not have a budget for maintenance.
12 y uths and a supervisor, plus six other youths.
Mr. gilcox said he looks at the legal operation -- distributor
lice se and property insurance. President Helmen said the
resp nsibility of who shall be placed where is with the Board
of P blic Works. The criticism of the Plaza is levelled at us
beca se we built it. As it stands now, this is not the case.
Unanimous approval was given by the Redevelopment Commissioners
for the Executive Director to hire one man to clean the River
Bend Plaza each day, for a remuneration of $2.43 per hour. The
working hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day (Mon -
day ;hrough Friday) with a lunch period of one hour each day.
The iours will vary on Saturday and Sunday, as required during
the eriod from August 6 until September 30, 1974, or until
noti ied of the termination of this agreement. The individual
to p rform the duties assigned to him and work the hours set
fort above or as directed by the department representative.
2. Payment of '74 Festival Claims: Approval for this item
was ilso discussed in the Executive Session with the public
pres nt by Mr. Lennon. These involve claims incurred for the
GranJ Opening week ceremonies that are legitimate for the things
that were done that is our responsibility. We have a cost of
$1,26.70, plus other costs relating to the grand opening.
Thos costs will not reoccur next year. The Festival '75
should be completely paid for out of the receipts. The food
booti vendors operated at_a profit and are prepared to come
back next year at their expense.
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'74 FESTIVAL
CLAIMS AUTHORIZED
HUD,
tior
Ext(
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to 1
PROGRESS REPORTS
a. Central Downtown Urban Renewal Projeet;'R46:
1) Construction Schedule:
Mr. Lennon advised that Mr. Mark Griffin, from
met with our staff, city engineer staff, for the inspec-
of the Plaza and to go over the Hickey contract and the
^ior Design contract, to cover any problem areas before
ithorize final payment and turn the River Bend Plaza over
to city.
Mr. Dan Akin, site project engineer, advised
yesterday they went over the punch list and that approximately
90% of the work is completed. About two or three items of
any importance needs to be done. The circuit breaker by
Western Avenue is faulty and needs to be replaced. One elec-
trical panel for the pole at the parking structure has not
been shipped yet. Also the traffic signal at the intersec-
tion, the utility vault top at Baer's leaks, the sidewalk at
Jefferson and Michigan needs to be replaced, and other than
that a few minor items need to be completed. Mr. Burroff,
with Exterior Design, has been planting trees on Jefferson
Boul yard and that will be completed.
The reference to the sidewalk surface being rough
under the canopy section of Jefferson stated by President
Helm n, Dan Akin advised that was the portion he had referred
to aid that will be replaced.
Dan Akin also advised the sidewalk was under
Contract II -B, with Arco Construction Company and that work
had been accepted about a year and a half ago, and he believes
that would be covered by their maintenance bond.
The architects are not satisfied with the Pool I in
front of the Morris Civic Auditorium and are looking into putting
a baffle in to control the waves over the granite. President
Helm en and Mr. Chenney both stated they like that effect - -the
aesthetics.
2) River Bend Plaza Schedule and Activities:
Mr. Louis N. Wilcox, Director of the River Bend
Plaz , distributed the schedule of activities - -usual active
week nd-- weather permitting of course.
A discussion on the 220 outlets was held, and be-
cause of the additional cost involved, the Redevelopment Com-
mission will not, at this time, install 220 outlets. A case-
by-case determination will be made and a review on each case
will be held prior to any decision on 220 useage.
The River Bend Gazette will also be distributed
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CONSTRUCTION
SCHEDULE- -
RIVER BEND PLAZA,
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RIVER BEND PLAZA
SCHEDULE AND
ACTIVITIES, R -66
PROGRESS'REPORTS (Cont'
3) Paving Bricks:
Mr. Lennon advised the additional bricks have been PAVING BRICKS
ordered for the River Bend Plaza. 8,000 will be stored for
future use. Storage will be under the jurisdiction of the
Board of Public Works.
4) Green Belt: GREEN BELT
This item was discussed in the Executive Session and
the �ublic Session..
Mr. Lennon advised on the Green Belt, we will request
Commission authorization to advertise in the August 16th meeting,
and hooting for September 6 for advertisement for the invitation
for bids. We have been advised that this work can be completed
in 75 days.
President Helmen stated that the next dramatic thing
will be our Green Belt downtown and he is amazed that this work
can a done this fall.
Model Neighborhood Code Enforcement Project, Indiana E -6: PROGRESS REPORT,
E -6
Mr. Lennon advised that to date eleven (11) contracts
have been awarded by the E -6 approval Committee. Contract No.
12 wits advertised the last week of July and first week of
August.
c. Southeast Side Housing'Project, Indiana'E -7: SOUTHEAST SIDE
HOUSING PROJECT,
Mr. Lennon advised that we will be taking the first E -7
applications beginning Monday, and six weeks thereafter.
The two Advisory Committee appointments previously
anno nced were: Rev. Frank Senn and Miss Gloria STokes. The
Mayo has now named the final three members:
1) Forrest Miller, Manager of First Bank
2) Frank Horka, President, First Realty
3) John Fisher, Lawson Associates
d. Investigation of HUD Programs: HUD PROGRAM
INVESTIGATION
President Helmen discussed the article appearing
in The South Bend Tribune last evening, on the federal agency
checking on various HUD agencies- -one involving Builders United.
They have a full staff of people and intend to stay a long time
and heck on everyone, and we have been checked regularly and
he assumes they will come back here again and recheck us.
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8. PROGRESS'REPORTS'(Cont`d)
Mr. Lennon advised of the inspections, follow -up of
our relocations, and are investigating HUD activities- -HUD
personnel--not necessarily our own personnel. We have had
people in over the past year -- nothing new. Every HUD program
in the city has some audit on staff, EEO. We have provided
the information they have requested. They are questioning and
inv stigating the 235 and 236 programs that we have nothing
to 3o with.
e. A -10 Demolition Schedule: A -10 DEMOLITION
SCHEDULE
In the. Executive Session, Assistant Director, Mr.
C. Wayne Brownell, gave the status report on the demolition
sch Jule. Both contractors are working in both areas and
Mr. Rollin Farrand is in charge of setting up a ground -
bre king date for the new Fire Station in the Model Cities
Are We hope to have the demolition completed within
two eeks.
f. Staff Reports:
1) Acquisition Status, NDP A -10: This written ACQUISITION STATUS,
report was submitted by Mr. William J. Parrish, Real Estate NDP A -10
Officer:
MN #1: Left to Acquire
Parcels to be purchased 35
urchased 31
ondemnation 3
ity Owned 1 35 0
SE #n:
rcels to be purchased 70
Purchased 36
Options signed 6
Condemnations 3
City Owned 21 66 4
TOTA4 LEFT TO ACQUIRE ...................... 4
2) Merry Avenue: Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha, MERRY AVENUE
Assi tant Director of Administration & Finance, submitted REPORT
his ritten report for the month:
(1) relocation remaining -- Madison Scott.
the six (6) condemnations reported June 30,
have deeds on three, money paid into court on
, and one remaining -- Parcel 1-5.
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PROGRESS'REPORTS'(Cont'd)
Four (4) structures remain to be demolished. Notice to
proceed has been issued on two structures.
Mr. Lennon advised the Merry Avenue Project is almost complete,
the only one remaining is the relocation of Madison'Scott. He
has purchased a building on Western Avenue and is preparing to move
within the next ten days.
3) Rehabilitation Report: This report was submitted by REHABILITATION
Mr. William C. Ellison, Assistant Director, Operation Division. REPORT
E -5: Rehabilitation work is in progress at 1015 -1/2
Colfax Avenue.
Two final inspections for the month of July:
1216 West Thomas Street; and at 136 Laurel Street.
E -3 one final inspection, at 801 Turnock Street.
R -5 George Pope rehabilitation problem still pending.
E -6 Written report was submitted by Keith Crightson on
this project and discussed previously by Mr. Lennon
under "Progress Reports ", 8b.
4) Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell, RELOCATION REPORT
Dir ctor of Residential Relocation, submitted a written
rep rt for the month:
Southeast N.D.P. A -10 Workload remains the same as reported
in June report: six families, four individuals. One
apartment house at 230 E. Paris Street is in condemna-
tion. No relocation can be attempted until condemnation
proceedings are concluded.
1 Cities N.D.P. A -10: One individual remaining in the
Model Cities Project Area. Resident was unable to
secure adequate rental and will purchase a home.
R -57: One individual on the workload. The house is in
condemnation.
Merry Avenue: One family on the workload. Move pending.
City Wide: Nine families on the workload. Working with
families.
Model Cities Substandard: Nine families on workload. August
1, 1974, ends the fiscal year for Model Cities Sub-
standard. No relocation payments will be made, prior
to approval of a new contract.
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8. PROGRESS REPORTS'(COnt'd).
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5) Conference on Reusin Rarpad'Stations- -Our
Mr. Tony Germano, architect, attended this Conference, and
su mitted a two -page report.
Mr. Germano brought other material back that is available
to anyone who is interested.
A number of the possible reuses for our own Union Station
could be for
Commercial complex, office spaces, restaurant, bar,
transportation center, mass transit, heliport,
educational facility, community center, recreational
facility, museum and market area.
The above are some of the possible uses. A number of these
use would have a great effect on the area adjacent to the
str cture and could be the impetus of a large renewal program.
9. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be
at 0:30 a.m., Friday, August 16, 1974, in the Office of the
Dep rtment of Redevelopment.
10. ADJOURNMENT
On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Chenney, seconded
by Mr. Wade, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
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RAILROAD STATION
REUSE CONFERENCE
NEXT MEETING,
AUGUST 16, 1974
ADJOURNMENT
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