HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 11-01-74Nov tuber 1, 1974
10: 0 A.M.
Pre iding Officer:
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Mr. F. Jay Nimtz
President
1200 County -City Building
227 W. Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Due to a fire drill, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Executive Session
recessed to evacuate the building. The Executive Session - -with the
public and news media present--continued after the fire drill, which
dela ed the starting of the Public Session.
1. (ROLL CALL
resent: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President
Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President
Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member
bsent: Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary
Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary
egal Counsel: Mr. Larry Dinardo
ews Media: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter
Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter
Mr. Frank Vellner, WSBT -TV Photographer
)thers Present: Mr. Roland A. Kelly, Member, Board of Trustees
Mrs. Janet S. Allen, Interested Citizen
Mr. Conrad Damian, Interested Citizen
Mr. John R. Kagel, Executive Director, Downtown
South Bend Council
Mr. Karl King, Chairman, River Bend Plaza
Advisory Committee
Ms. Sandy Greenhut, Interested Citizen
Dr. John Mooney, Sculptor, "Continuous You"
Mr. Thomas A. Oesterling, Clyde E. Williams &
Associates, Inc.
Mr. Edward F. Soltesz, Cap Council, United Auto
Workers
_PA Staff: Mr. L. Kent Wilcox Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha
Ms. Helen S. King Mr. Louis N. Wilcox
Mr. C. Wayne Brownell
2. JAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and MINUTES APPROVED
unanimously carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of October 18, 1974, were approved as received.
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3.
PROVAL OF CLAIMS
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
CLAIMS APPROVED
unanimously carried, the claims -- totalling
$94,375.34- -
were allowed and ordered to be paid. The authorized
claims are:
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57
Real Estate Purchase
St. Joseph County Commissioners, #11 -1
$ 1,005.00
St. Joseph County Commissioners, #8 -12
475.00
Abstract Co. of St. Joseph County
181.00
Project Temporary Loan Repayment R -57
92.50
Project Temporary Loan Repayment R -57
39.00
Total
T-131752.50
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
$ 1,741.68
Tri- County News
27.09
Clyde E. Williams & Environmental Planning,
Joint Venture
1,987.82
Clyde E. Williams & Environmental Planning,
Joint Venture
4,802.93
Total
8,559.52
.D.P. E -7
Department of Redevelopment (duplicating copies) 71.20
St. John Business Machines 389.70
St. John Business Machines 14.00
Total 474.90
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Relocation Claims
Harry T. Marsh, Replacement Housing, #76 -6 $ 2,880.00
Harry T. Marsh, Dislocation Allowance, #76 -6 200.00
Harry T. Marsh, Moving Claim, #76 -6 195.00
bstract & Title Corporation 40.00
bstract Co. of St. Joseph County 25.00
ept. of Housing & Urban Development 37,564.28
Total 40,904.28
MERRY AVENUE PROJECT
B. & J. Demolition $ 8,120.35
Total T 8,120.35
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3. (APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd
REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND
Payroll: October 16 to 31, 1974
moco Oil Company
ult Camera Shop
ontinental Assurance Co.
orothy Z. Deane Petty Cash
obert J. Fisher - Travel
ates Chevrolet Corp.
ack's Conoco Station
he South Bend Tribune
ink Riverside Printing, Inc.
oemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri
olfie's Tape Town
$ 9,147.88
25.86
22.60
714.00
88.28
114.89
121.65
141.28
122.49
7.20
200.00
12.50
DEL CITIES EXTENDED SERVICE
rthern Indiana Public Service 35.00
uth Bend Water Works 24.00
Total T10,777.63
ISTRICT CAPITAL FUND
actory Tile, Inc., R -57 Complaints $ 257.97
1 Batcho, R -57 Complaints 4,279.00
. E. Lee Company, R -57 Complaints 34.05
1 Spromberg & Son, R -57 Complaints 136.85
ircle Lumber Co., R -57 Complaints 123.83
rban Redevelopment Fund, R -57 Complaints 11,873.24
Total 16,704.94
DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND OF 1972
Flags International $ 394.50
Douglas Gruizenga 2,000.00
Indiana Safety Equipment 36.00
South Bend Hardware 203.91
Louis N. Wilcox 833.33
Ideal Consolidated, Inc. 525.40
Total 3,993.14
RBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND
Redevelopment Revolving Fund, B.T.L. $ 552.96
Redevelopment Revolving Fund, Retirement Fund 1,220.12
Redevelopment Revolving Fund, Social Security 1,275.00
Total 3,048.08
GRAND TOTAL $ 941375.34
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4. COMMUNICATIONS
NUD letter dated October 21; 1974: This letter,
over the signature of Mr. Richard A. Jacobsen,
Financial Management Specialist, Community Develop -
ment Office, advises they have completed their analysis
of the Certificate of Cash Needs (HUD - 6208), submitted
as documentation requested for proposed sale of our
Project Notes, for Project Indiana R -66, and the loan
availability is insufficient.
The proposed sale of Project Notes is approved for
$10,150,000.00, plus interest with close -out date to
June 20, 1975, in amount of $419,216.15, or a total
of $10,569,216.15, per Requisition for Project Tempo-
rary Loan Payment Form HUD -656.
HUD letter dated October 215 1974: This letter,
over the signature of Ms. Mary M. Dangles, Legal
Financing Officer, Office of Regional Counsel,
Region V. advises the advertisement of the Project
Notes will be submitted, on our behalf, to The Daily
Bond Buyer, for advertising on November 4, 1974,
for the Second Series 1974 Project Notes, in amount
of $10,150,000.00. This is in further reference to
the above communication.
The canvassing of bids will be on November 19, 1974,
in our office, at 1:00 p.m., E.S.T.
HUD letter dated October 22, 1974: This letter,
over the signature of Mr. Paul J. Topmiller, Acting
Assistant Director, Technical Services Branch,
advises the wage rate decision AR -3091 is currently
in effect for Demolition & Site Clearance Contract
No. 38, including Modification No. l dated September
27, 1974, Project Indiana R -66.
Mr. L. Kent Wilcox advised this contract is up for
award in this Commission meeting, and is on the Agenda,
under "New Business, 6a."
PROJECT TEMPORARY
LOAN PAYMENT, R -66
ADVERTISING OF
SECOND SERIES, 1974,
SALE OF PROJECT NOTES,
R -66
WAGE RATE DECISION,
DEMOLITION CONTRACT
NO. 38, R -66
HUD letter dated October 23, 1974: This letter, ADDITIONAL SPECIFI-
over the signature of Mr. Paul J. Topmiller, Acting CATION REQUEST,
Assistant Director, Technical Services Branch, re- PLAZA PARK, R -66
quests additional information in the plans and
specifications for the Plaza Park, Project Indiana
R -66.
Mr. Wilcox advised Lawson Associates will supply
the additional specification request.
motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
nimously carried, the above letters were received
are to be placed on file.
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5. IOLD BUSINESS
a. Two 100 -amp meter installation: Commission approval
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
was requested to rescind previous Commission approval
APPROVED FOR METER
of September 6, 1974, for electrical power hook -ups,
INSTALLATIONS ON
per Mr. Louis N. Wilcox, from Indiana & Michigan Elec-
RIVER BEND PLAZA,
tric Company, for approximately $500.00, and in lieu
R -66
thereof are requesting Commission authorization for
S.
two 100 -amp meter installation, in amount of $825.00,
St.
from Colip Bros. Electric, Inc., on the Plaza across
from the Sherland Building, R -66. This is to cover
charges on Colip Bros. Electric, Inc.`s Invoice No.
0154, in amount of $825.00.
Indiana & Michigan Electric Company cannot contract
the work direct.
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
unanimously carried, the above was authorized, as
noted.
Rehabilitation work in LaSalle Park: Commission ap- REHABILITATION
proval was requested to award the bid for the correc- CONTRACT AWARDED TO:
tion of rehabilitation work on Parcel Nos. 38 -16, ROSELAND CONSTRUCTIO
38 -17 and 38 -18, in the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal INC., (PARCELS 38 -16
Project, Indiana R -57, received from Roseland Con- 38 -17 & 38 -18), R -57
struction Company, Inc., totalling $13,937.00, as
follows:
301
S..Iowa
St.
$ 3,243.00
305
S.
Iowa
St.
4,014.00
309
S.
Iowa
St.
62'680.00
Total $13,937.00
The contract for the above rehabilitation work was
awarded prior to the low bidder, Circle Lumber, Inc.,
in bid amount of $11,499.00, with the stipulation that
because of the nature of the contract and the difficulty
in the refurbishing work, the first contract will be reviewed
for consideration of a time and materials plus 15% contract
on the other two parcels. This was authorized by Commissioners
in meeting of August 16, 1974.
After working with Circle Lumber to enter into a contract,
they withdrew their bid in letter dated September 24 as
discussed and noted in Commission meeting of October 4,
advising us that after much deliberation they decided they
had better turn down the three (3) jobs on Iowa Street, as
they felt they could not satisfy the owners.
Woodcox Building Contractor, Inc., in their letter dated
October 16, advised due to existing conditions, they do not
feel they can give a firm bid to restore the homes. The
only possible way would be on a cost plus basis. They feel
they can restore the homes but that there are many uncertain
factors which could not be priced out with any exactness.
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5. TOLD BUSINESS (Cont'd
Even with change orders, they do not feel it would be
fair to either one of us to arrive at a firm bid within
reason.
Commissioner Wiggins raised the question that several
other people had bid and backed off on these and now
Roseland proposes to do the work with a firm bid, and
if they don't what recourse do we have, and whether
we require a performance bond? Mr. L. Kent Wilcox,
Acting Executive Director, advised this bid is for
$13,937.00, whereas Circle Lumber's was $11,499.00.
No performance bond is required as we are using local
funds. This contractor is agreeing to do the work
we specified and we requested a punch list.
Commissioner Chenney advised that Roseland Construction
Company, Inc. is a good and reliable construction firm
and no one can tell at this point what will happen in
the initial work. This is on muck land and a portion
of the foundations are sinking. Raising the foundations
may create other problems which we may have with the
householders.
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and
unanimously carried, the motion authorizing the award
of the contract to Circle Lumber, Inc., in Commission
meeting of August 16, 1974, is rescinded, and the rehabi-
litation work is awarded to Roseland Construction Company,
Inc., in bid amount of $13,937.00, as noted above, with
authorization to enter into a contract with Roseland
Construction Company, subject to Legal Counsel approval.
Community Development Task Force: Relative to question COMMUNITY DEVELOP -
raised by Commissioner Wiggins on the two Commissioners MENT TASK FORCE
named, in Commission meeting of September 6, to meet
as a Committee with Mayor Miller and Mr. William Hojnacki,
Mr. L. Kent Wilcox advised that the Mayor has decided not
to appoint a Task Force in the re- organization of the
Department of _Community Development and charged Mr. Hojnacki
as the Director of Community Development and Mr. L. Kent
Wilcox as the Deputy Director; and Mr. L. Kent Wilcox as
the Acting Executive Director for the Department of Redevelop -
ment.
Termination Dates for Redevelopment Staff: Mr. L. Kent REDEVELOPMENT
Wilcox said he also wanted to advise the Commissioners STAFF TERMINATION
at this time, based on Mr. Lennon's memorandum of May 29,
1974, sent to all Redevelopment staff, that per that
memorandum the positions will be terminated, as stated,
at the end of the calendar year, with the exception of
seven (7). Mr. Wilcox said he will discuss this further
with the Commissioners at the next meeting.
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6. INEW BUSINESS
a. Demolition & Site Clearance Contract No. 38: Adver- DEMOLITION & SITE
tising for this Contract was approved by the Commis- CLEARANCE CONTRACT
sioners in meeting of September 20, 1974, in Project NO. 38, R -66
Indiana R -66.
Mr. L. Kent Wilcox showed proofs of publication in
The South Bend Tribune appearing on October 4 and
11, and correction on legal notice which appeared
on October 16, 1974; also in the Tri- County News
on October 4 and 11, 1574. The bid opening was
held on October 29, 1974, at 10:00 a.m., E.S.T.,
publicly opened and noted on the tabulation sheet.
Six (6) bids were received out of seven (7) firms
requesting bid documents:
NAME OF CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Warner & Son's, Inc. $ 10,550.00
P.O. Box 87
Elkhart, Indiana 46514
Dore Wrecking Company 27,346.00
2308 North Huron Road
Kawkawlin, Michigan 48631
Julius O'Neal Trucking Company 16,194.00
1104 West Donald Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613
Ritschard Brothers, Inc. 20,960.00
1204 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46621
Jackson Wrecking Company 17,901.00
Route 4, Box 233 -A
Rochester, Indiana 46975
G. A. Avalos, Inc. 17,350.00
1110 South Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana 46203
The sites involved on the above are:
Parcel
No.
21 -10
327
South
Michigan
St.
Parcel
No.
21 -11
325
South
Michigan
St.
Parcel
No.
21 -12
323
South
Michigan
St.
Parcel
No.
21 -13
321
South
Michigan
St.
The low bidder is Warner & Son's, Inc., in bid amount
of $10,550.00, with all required executed documentation.
The engineer's estimate was: $15,759.51. Staff re-
commendation was that this contract be awarded to the
low bidder, Warner & Son's, Inc., in bid amount of
$10,550.00. We have had good work from this firm.
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6. INEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
unanimously carried, Demolition & Site Clearance Contract
No. 38 was awarded to the low bidder, Warner & Son's, Inc.,
in bid amount of $10,550.00, subject to Legal Counsel and
HUD approval, and the President and Secretary authorized
to enter into said contract.
Model Cities Relocation and'Extended Services Contract: MODEL CITIES
This is an amendment to Contracts 1537, 1631 -31 and RELOCATION AND
1727 -31, which is a continuation of the contracts with EXTENDED SERVICES
Model Cities the Commissioners have authorized in the CONTRACT APPROVED
past. FOR EXTENSION
This is to extend the contract period to June 30, 1975,
and authorization for the continued use of the unexpended
balance of $332,031.00 to continue the operation of the
original agreements, since relocation funds can only be
used for relocation proposes, and 50 families, 10 indi-
viduals and 2 businesses are eligible for these services,
and both parties have mutually agreed. This is a con-
tinuation to June 30, 1975, when Model Cities will be
phased out.
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
unanimously carried, the amendment to the Model Cities
Relocation & Extended Services Contract was authorized
per above, and the President and Secretary authorized
to enter into said Contract.
Resolution No. 506: This Resolution authorizes the RESOLUTION NO. 506
execution of Redevelopment Agreement for the disposi- ADOPTED, R -57
tion of land and the execution of Quit -Claim Deeds for
the transfer of title thereto in connection with land
to be disposed of in the LaSalle Park Project, R -57:
Concurred -In
Parcel Nos. Name Amount
15 -3 and 15 -4 John W. Black $ 750.00
34 -9C Will Roy James 876.00
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
unanimously carried, Resolution No. 506 was adopted.
Preliminary Schematic: This item was discussed at JOINT VENTURE
great length in the Executive Session of this meeting AUTHORIZED TO
with the public present, and agreed to for the authori- PREPARE PRELIMINARY
zation of an addendum to the joint venture contract with SCHEMATIC FOR CON -
Clyde E. Williams and Associates and Environmental Plan TINUATION OF RIVER
ning and Design to prepare a preliminary schematic, re- BEND PLAZA, R -66
port and cost estimates utilizing criteria of the Advisory
Board. The joint venture estimates the subject work to
cost $7,000. The joint venture met with the Advisory Board
on October 24, 1974, to review the concern regarding Plaza
construction on Michigan Street from Jefferson to the
6. NEW BUSINESS (Coat %
north vacated alley now occupied by Office Engineers,
Project Indiana R -66. The joint venture advises that
any redesign at this date should only be considered if
it is reasonably certain that Associates plan to pro-
ceed with their super block concept.
Mr. L. Kent Wilcox advised this is for one -half block con-
tinuation of the River Bend Plaza and presented pre-
liminary drawings showing the original plan for that one -
half block. Mrs. Janet S. Allen had presented an overlay
based on the focal point of the stage, which Mr. Edward
F. Soltesz discussed. The stage would be hydraulically
operated - -30 x 10 dual stage--in two sections (30 x 30
locked together as one item unit.) The schematic working
drawing and the materials necessary for the hydraulic
system would be approximately $7,000 for the hydraulic
unit. The stage itself - -30 x 60 - -at a price of $10,000--
which would exclude the excavation changes necessary, which
would not be that great. The drawing states 30 x 40, then
necessary, was enlarged to set up full orchestra. The
price for the materials -- separate system - -costs $17,000
as of now. The question on the stage is the utilities lay-
ing on the street. In the planning of the Plaza, it is quite
expensive because of the existing things in the street. We
need to get the layout of the exact location of the stage
for the utilities above and below the streets prior to con-
struction. This will hold a 30 -ton capacity.
Commissioner Wiggins asked if any consideration had been
made for the provision for the lighting? Mr. Soltesz
advised that they had and also included guard rails re-
quired by law and facilities for plugging in an audio
system. Not figured in is the amplifying system. The
storage is underneath the stage. Everything for the stage
is there and at low cost.
Mr. Karl King, Chairman, River Bend Plaza Advisory Com-
mittee, advised that Mr. Richard Van Mele is an Advisory
member and he feels this is a very good project. If, for
some reason, they would not want the remainder of that
half block, Mr. King said they cannot answer, but if the
plan would be instituted, they would be very favorable to
this idea. If it would not relate to that block it would
be favorable, as it could be correlated. Other items are
eliminated that would be an offset in the Plaza (major
items). which are probably more expensive than what is
being discussed. Mr. Louis Wilcox said there will be
major deletions from the plan when we have the major
construction. One fountain is eliminated.
This discussion is only for the consideration to authorize
the execution of alternative plan for cost of $7,000 as
an addendum to the joint venture contract. This is for
the redesign work, per Mr. L. Kent Wilcox.
6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
Brochures were also given to the Commissioners previously
and discussed in the Executive Session on the additional
seating and bike racks on the River Bend Plaza. Commis-
sioner Wiggins said -the least expensive unit price of a
bike rack is $14.95. Mr. Louis Wilcox advised these can
be spotted in different areas. Commissioner Wiggins said
we are being contradictive, as we are providing parking
spaces for the bikes, but they are not permitted to ride
the bikes to the parking spaces. Some of the racks could
be placed in the parking garages.
The seating brochures shown also have some planter capa-
bilities. These have not been shown to Exterior Design
as yet.
Mr. Louis Wilcox also recommended the use of a public
address system on the Plaza. This will be more important
as we develop the rest of the Plaza. Music could be
played throughout the Plaza. Mr. Soltesz said the sound
system is a very pertinent factor for the whole security
of the Plaza and the expenditures for security would be
minimized to have it in use. It would eliminate a lot
of confusion, used as an advertising media, could auto-
matically be utilized with the Civic Center. Mr. Kagel
emphasized that in an emergency situation we would have
this communication with the public, aside from being a
good means of communication with the people. He thought
this had been indoctrinated in the original planning
and is surprised this has not been done.
Commissioner Wiggins said this would not only involve
costs, but that an integrated sound system would necessi-
tate the installing of speakers and equipment, and that
we would need expert advice on the size, shape and place-
ment. If this were not well designed and placed, it would
not serve its purpose, and the people who did the design
originally are the best qualified to give the best design
and advice. The control mechanism also ties into this.
We need a place to put it and have security, or the
people will play with it.
Mr. Louis Wilcox said he would also like to discuss tennis
courts, roller skating rink, ice rink, etc., with the
design people. Commissioner Chenney said, "You are all
out for spending money. I can see that." Mr. Louis Wilcox
said that when this is properly planned, we can draw sub-
stantial number of people for use of the Plaza. The Advisory
group will continue to present their ideas. This does not
necessarily mean that the Commission will implement them,
but that he wanted to make the Commissioners aware of the
ideas.
Motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and
unanimously carried, to authorize an addendum to the joint
venture contract with Clyde E. Williams and Associates and
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6. INEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)
Environmental Planning and Design to prepare a pre-
liminary schematic, report and cost estimates utilizing
criteria of the Advisory Board, as noted in Clyde E.
Williams and Associates letter dated October 30, 1974,
in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00.
7. IPUBLIC HEARING
Mr. L. Kent Wilcox, Acting Executive Director, advised there
will be a Public Hearing, at the next Commission Meeting of
November 15, 1974, for the Revision of the Southeast Neighbor-
hood Development Program Guidelines, Indiana Project E -7. The
Advisory Committee has made some changes on the guidelines
and a public hearing will be held on this.
8. IPROGRESS REPORTS
Central Downtown Urbdn Renewal Project; R -66:
1) River Bend Plaza Construction Report: The question
arose from the Commission that two weeks ago they
were assured in one - week's time the pools would be
checked out and in operation. The answer was the
motor needed to be re -wound and it hasn't arrived
yet.
Relating to the extra motor as to whether it had
been purchased, or what the purchase price would
be, the staff has not checked this out. To have
the motor re -wound costs $125.00.
Mr. Thomas A. Oesterling with Clyde E. Williams,
joint venture consulting firm, advised the contractor
had assured them the motor would be re -wound in 24
hours. Mr. Oesterling said he will check the cost
figures out. The fountains are to be closed in one
week for the winter months, per memo from Mr. Slabaugh.
Commissioner Wiggins said we want to look at the
future, in the good weather months, to have the
fountains in operation. This is a point of viable
interest in the Plaza and to program the fountains
to keep the downtime on this at an absolute minimum.
He said the fountains on the corner of Main and
Jefferson, at the old post office building, in the
evening with the ligh% -,on are fantastic.
2) River Bend Plaza Schedule Report: Mr. Wilcox ad-
vised they received complete cooperation from all
arms of the city government for the Halloween events.
He was very pleased with the turnout which was tre-
mendous.
The Christmas decorations will be installed on time
and are being delivered on the morning of 9th of
November.
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PUBLIC HEARING,
SOUTHEAST NEIGH-
BORHOOD DEVELOP-
MENT PROGRAM
GUIDELINES, E -7
NOV. 15, 1974
RIVER BEND PLAZA
CONSTRUCTION
REPORT
RIVER BEND PLAZA
SCHEDULE REPORT
PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd)
b. Letter of Resighati.on: Letter of resignation LETTER OF
was received from Mr. Larry Wartha; Assistant Director, RESIGNATION,
Administration and Finance, effective November 8, 1974, LARRY WARTHA
as he has accepted a position with the Housing Allowance
Office, Inc.
Mr. Kent Wilcox said we again lost another staff to
Mr. Lennon and the Housing Allowance Program.
President Nimtz said to Mr. Wartha that we were sorry
to lose him but glad to see him going with the Housing
Allowance Program. We appreciate Mr. Wartha's devotion
and his thoroughness in which he has done his job.
.. Staff Reports:
1) N.A.H.R.O. 35th National Conference in Boston; N.A.H.R.O.
Massachusetts: This is a written report from 35th NATIONAL
Mr. Frank J. Alford, Director of Office of Equal CONFERENCE,
Employment Opportunity, on this Conference he BOSTON, MASS.
attended on September 29 through October 2, 1974.
The written report is in the Commissioner's packet
and the news media.
2) Acquisition Status: This written report was from ACQUISITION
Mr. William J. Parrish, Real Estate Officer: A -10 REPORT
MN #1: .Left to Acquire
Parcels to be purchased 35
Purchased 31
Condemnation 4 35 0
SE #1:
Parcels to be purchased 70
Purchased 40
Options Signed 3
Condemnation 9
City Owned 17. 69 1.
TOTAL LEFT TO ACQUIRE .............. 1
3) Merry'AVenue: This written report was submitted MERRY AVENUE
by Mr. Lawrence E. Wartha, Assistant Director,
Administration & Finance:
Madison Scott has been relocated. One condemnation
outstanding--Parcel 1 -29. Expect title early in Nov.
All structures demolished and area cleaned up.
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8. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd)
4) Relocation Progress Report: This written report RELOCATION PROGRESS
was submitted by Mrs. Dorothy N. Howell, Reloca- REPORT
tion Director, for the following projects:
Southe6st'N :D:P.'A -10: Workload is eleven - -six
families and five indi.v %duals. Experiencing
difficulties in relocating remaining workload.
Model'Cities N:D :P: A -10: One individual tempo-
rarily relocated.
Indiana R�-57: One individual remaining. House is
in condemnation.
City -Wide: Workload is fourteen families. Seven
referrals were received this month. Additional funds
are available for City -Wide Relocation.
Model Cities Extended'Services: Workload is five
families. One referral received this month, ap-
proved by Model Cities for relocation payments.
5) Rehabilitation I Report: Mr. William C. Ellison, REHABILITATION
Assistant Director, Operations Division, submitted REPORT
the following written report on the E -7 Project:
Number of applicants.... ............... 87
Number of inspections made ............... 79
Number called to cancel. ..... 1
Number not owner - occupied..... ......... 2
Number not able to be set up due to -
owner not contacting us .:............. 1
Number of Non - Profit Or anizations-
(Project RENEW, Inc. ? ................. 1
Number applied after deadline and not set
up for inspections...... 3
Number of re- inspections made............ 1
Financial information secured from
applicants............ ............... 36
Number of houses approved by Advisory
Board for rehabilitation.. .. ......... 13
Number to be advertised for bids on
Contract #1 with legal counsel approval 7
Number to be advertised for Contract #2.. 6
E -6 Project report was submitted by Mr. Keith P.
Crighton:
Re- advertised rehabilitation contracts 4 and 6 were
awarded to Michiana Construction Co., in amounts of
$17,03,00 and $19,181.00. Twelve corresponding
grants were approved by E -6 Approval Committee on
October 3, 1974.
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8. (PROGRESS REPORTS'(Cont'd)
Re- advertised Contract No. 8 was awarded to the
Goins Construction Company, one of -the new con-
tractors bidding, in amount of $15,945.00, by the
E -6 Committee on October 28. Six corresponding
grants were also approved on that date.
Work will not start on any of the above until
concurrence is received from HUD Architectural
Services and EEO Divisions. Presently:: waiting
for determination from Legal Services Division con-
cerning settlement of back wages due former em-
ployees of Sanfaye, Inc.
9. INEXT MEETING
he next meeting of the Redevelopment_ Commission will be at NEXT MEETING,
0:30 a.m., Friday, November 15, 1974, in the Office of the NOVEMBER 15, 1974
epartment of Redevelopment.
10. 1ADJOURNMENT
On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Wiggins, the meet- ADJOURNMENT
ing adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
ent Wilcox, Acting Executi ctor F. Jay 'mtz, President
(SE{ L)
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