HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 06-18-76SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June 18, 1976
10:00 A. M.
Presidi g Officer Mr. F. Jay Nimtz,
President
1. ROUL CALL
1200 County -City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Commissioners Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President
Present: Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Vice President
Mr. A. Peter Donaldson, Secretary
Mr. Lloyd E. Robinson, Sr., Member
issioner Mr. Robert J. Cira, Assistant Secretary
nt:
Le al Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler
Mr. George T. Patton
News Media: Ms.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter
Dave Anderson., WNDU Reporter
James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Photographer
Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter
Ray Wallace, WSBT -TV Photographer
Larry Ford, WSJV -TV Reporter
Les Howard, WSJV -TV Photographer
Othors Present: Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary, Civic Planning Assn.
Community
f:
Staff:
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Ms.
Keith P.
John E.
James L.
C. Wayne
Helen S.
Cri.ghton Mr. Richard E. Pfeifer
Davis Mr. Kenneth J. Schaller
Johnson, Jr.
Brownell Mr. Edwin R. Bauer
King
Development
Sta
LPA
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On otion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and carried, MINUTES
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 1976, were approved APPROVED
as ailed.
3. APP�OVAL OF CLAIMS
On otion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried, CLAIMS
the claims were approved, as submitted, and were allowed and ordered APPROVED
to a paid -- totalling $333,746.60. The authorized claims are:
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3. APPOOVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd
PROUECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT, INDIANA R -57
South Bend Exterminating Company $ 30.00
Kevin J. Butler 20.00
Der ickson & Son Construction Co. 100.00
Total $ 150.00
PRO ECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT, INDIANA R =66
Kevin J. Butler
Mue lermist Irrigation Supply
Nautilus Construction Company
John G. Pence Associates
Real Estate Research
South Bend Exterminating Company
South Bend Water Works
South Bend Tribune
Tri- County News
REDEVELOPMENT BOND REDEMPTION
St. Joseph Bank & Trust Company
BUREAU OF HOUSING E -7
Bosell Pest Control Company,
Bosell Pest Control Company,
Bosell Pest Control Company,
R. E. Carleton, Inc.
Ba any Sheet Metal & Heating
Te Combs Decorating & Const
REDEVELOPMENT BOND OF 1972
Total
Total
(Contract No. 27)
(Contract No. 20)
(Contract No. 58)
Company, (Contract No. 50)
ruction Company, (Contract No. 67)
Total
$ 1,285.93
1,091.20
25,772.62
4,500.00
3,745.14
30.00
5.36
24.09
25.52
36,479.86
$ 278,470.00
278,470.00
$ 55.00
50.00
35.00
374.09
6,925.50
4,969.79
12,409.38
C.
E. Lee Company
$
Total 64.33
RE
EVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND
Payroll: May 15,
1976 to May 28, 1976
$ 5,428.75
Amoco
Oil Company
65.48
Kevin
J. Butler
200.00
Cr Edit
Bureau of South
Bend
5.00
International
Business
Machines
279.36
International
Business
Machines
50.04
James
R. Meehan
25.65
R.
L. Polk
62.00
Stan
& Ted's Lawnmower
Sales & Service
6.20
Stn
& Ted's Lawnmower
Sales & Service
31.70
Xe
ox Corporation
18.85
Total 6,173.03
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GRAND TOTAL $ 333,746.60
3. AP ROV
RE MBU
4.
F
EMENT TO REVOLVING FUND
ect Expenditures Account, Indiana R -57
ect Expenditures Account, Indiana R -66
CORRESPONDENCE
a.
Total
$ 2,134.23
6,248.53
8,382.76
Edwin S. Ehlers & Associates, Inc. letter dated June 16, 1976:
This letter is over the signature of Mr. Dudley A. Thompson re-
questing if there is a possibility of placing an under canopy
sign on the corner of Jefferson and Michigan on the Plaza.
Their firm represents Lincoln National Life..
Mr. C. Wayne Brownell, Executive Director, Department of Re-
development, suggested the letter be received and referred to
Mr. Edwin R. Bauer and the Sign Committee. The Chair directed
the letter be received and referred to the Sign Committee.
5. OLE BUSINESS
None.
6. NE BUSINESS
a.
Commercial Lease with South Bend Public Transportation Corp.:
Authorization was requested to enter into Commercial Lease
with the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, for
period from July 1, 1976, to and including December 31, 1976,
for use of Disposition Parcels 4 -65 and 4 -87 as a` central
bus transfer location, and to pay as rent for said leased pre-
mises the sum of $2.00, Project Indiana R -66. The previous
Commercial Lease was for period from January 1, 1976, to an
including June 30, 1976, in same rental amount.
Mr. Wiggins made the motion the Commission be authorized to
enter into said Commercial Lease with the South Bend Public
Transportation Corporation for the period of July 1, 1976, to
and including December 31, 1976, for a rental amount of $2.00
for said period. Motion was seconded by Mr. Robinson and
carried.
Mr. Dave Anderson, WNDU -TV Reporter, raised the question on
why the lease is only for six months and why the stipulation
that they pay the $2.00? The Chair advised that we have been
reluctant to get into any long -term lease on this parcel be-
cause it is a disposition parcel, and we want to keep ourselves
fluid for any possible developments concerning superblock and
anything else that might develop. It is also his understanding
that the exact position or place for a bus terminal has not
been fully established or determined for the downtown area.
Commissioner Wiggins confirmed the statement that this is all
fluid. "This operates currently very well as it stands, but
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UNDER CANOPY
SIGN REQUEST,
LINCOLN
NATIONAL LIFE,
RIVER BEND
PLAZA, R -66
COMMERCIAL
LEASE WITH
SOUTH BEND
PUBLIC TRANS-
PORTATION
CORP. APPROVED
DISPOSITION
PARCELS 4 -65
& 4 -87, R -66
6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
e have to consider the possibility that were we to have a
rospective customer to build the building that might even
ncorporate a bus terminal in that area, we need to have the
lexibility in terms of time and you couldn't really expect
he people to delay for more than six months for the planning."
r. Anderson's question, if in the past, have we always had a
ix -month lease with South Bend Public Transportation Corporation,
as confirmed by Commissioner Wiggins, and he also stated that
he Bus Company would need time if they were to make other arrange -
en is .
b. Resolution No. 525: This Resolution authorizes the execution of RESOLUTION
he Redevelopment Agreement for the disposition of land and the NO. 525
xecution of Quit Claim Deed for the transfer of title thereto in ADOPTED,
onnection with land to be disposed of in the LaSalle Park Project, R -57
ndiana R -57, with Whitfield Hunt, for Parcel No. 25 -5, which is a
substandard lot, in acquisition amount of $140.00.
Ir. Wiggins made the motion for the adoption of Resolution No. 525,
seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried.
r. Wiggins asked how we are coming along with the LaSalle Park
roject, Indiana R -57? Mr. Brownell advised he believed that Mr.
eorge Patton (Commission Counsel handling litigation matters) has
ad five cases dismissed. Mr. Patton added we have approximately
0 more cases to go; they are all in the hopper. All these cases
re five to six years old.
r. Wiggins further stated that the R -57 Project has been carried
n for a long time; a lot longer than he thinks it ought to be
ecessary and that he would like to see it closed out as expedi-
iousiy as we can. Mr. Brownell advised we have one delaying
actor: We need the funds from the Community Development grant
or this coming year before we can close out R -57 in addition to
here cases pending. Their grant hasn't been approved yet, but
t is in the process of having the details ironed out that have to
e modified or changed or amended altogether. Mr. Wiggins further
sked if there is a real possibility that this can be closed out
y this fall, and Mr. Brownell advised it should be closed before
all, and that he and Mr. Patton had a little chat about that a
ouple of days ago.
c. hange Order No. 2 to Rehabilitation Contract No. NW-CD/0-3. North- CHANGE
est Community Development Program: Commission approval was re- ORDER NO. 2
nested of this Change Order, with Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal, TO REHAB.
Inc., for an extension in contract time from May 21, 1976, to CONTRACT NO.
June 30, 1976, with no change in contract amount, for rehabilita- NWCD /03
ion work at 506 LaPorte Avenue, in the Northwest Community De- APPROVED,
elopment Program. NWCD PROGRAM
The Rehabilitation Contract is dated April 14, 1976, and the exten-
sion is based on Mr. Gabbard's statement, who is with Slatile Roofing
Sheet Metal, Inc., that he had not been able to contact his elec-
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6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
trical subcontractor .concerning -an upcoming change order relating
to the contract. Per Mr. Richard E. Pfeifer's memorandum, (who is
Chief Inspector of the Northwest Bureau of Housing), if this time
extension is approved, the contractor states he can complete this
structure within the specified time limit.
Mr. Keith P. Crighton, Director, Bureau of Housing, added he had
no other comments, other than Slatile has been performing reason-
ably well, and that he is trying to be as flexible as possible
with his subcontractor. The subcontractor had jury duty for two
weeks this month and lost that time. One house is involved on
this contract.
Mr. Wiggins moved for the approval of Change Order No. 2 to Re-
habilitation Contract No. NWCD /03, with Slatile Roofing & Sheet
Metal, Inc., for an extension in contract time from May 21, 1976,
to June 30, 1976, with no change in contract amount, in the North-
west Community Development Program. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Donaldson.
Mr. Richard Pfeifer in his memorandum advised that the specifica-
tion called for the installation of 100 amp service with circuit
breakers. It was brought to his attention by the electrical con-
tractor that this structure already has 100 amp service that is
in good working order. However, the structure does not meet our
project specifications; i.e., insufficient plugs, lights, switches,
ground fault installations. This electrical work totals $690.00,
leaving a balance of $123.00 that was in the original specifica-
tion for the electrical system work in amount of $813.00. Staff
feels this balance should be applied to the insulation and enclos-
ing of the east wall in the utility room, and recommends the con-
tract be amended to include the items on the change order and it
be approved. The additions include 19 items amounting to: $813.00.
Motion was made by Mr. Robinson that we grant his request, seconded
by Mr. Wiggins and carried, for the approval of Change Order No. 3
to Rehabilitation Contract No. NWCD /03, with Slatile Roofing & Sheet
Metal, Inc., with no changes in time or contract amount, in the
Northwest Community Development Program.
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Commissioner Robinson said he can't see why it would take six
weeks - -even if he would have to go and get a new electrical con-
tractor- -why he needs six weeks extension just to do electrical
work in a house. Commissioner Wiggins said he has already had
most of the extension time; he only has two weeks left. Motion
carried.
d.
Change Order No. 3 to Rehabilitation Contract No. NWCD /03, North- CHANGE
west Community Development Program: Commission approval was re- ORDER NO.
quested of this Change Order, with Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal, TO REHAB.
Inc., which also relates to the above Contract item, for changes CONTRACT
in specification items with no changes in time or contract amount, NWCD /03
for rehabilitation work at 506 LaPorte Avenue, in the Northwest APPROVED,
Community Development Program. NWCD PROG
Mr. Richard Pfeifer in his memorandum advised that the specifica-
tion called for the installation of 100 amp service with circuit
breakers. It was brought to his attention by the electrical con-
tractor that this structure already has 100 amp service that is
in good working order. However, the structure does not meet our
project specifications; i.e., insufficient plugs, lights, switches,
ground fault installations. This electrical work totals $690.00,
leaving a balance of $123.00 that was in the original specifica-
tion for the electrical system work in amount of $813.00. Staff
feels this balance should be applied to the insulation and enclos-
ing of the east wall in the utility room, and recommends the con-
tract be amended to include the items on the change order and it
be approved. The additions include 19 items amounting to: $813.00.
Motion was made by Mr. Robinson that we grant his request, seconded
by Mr. Wiggins and carried, for the approval of Change Order No. 3
to Rehabilitation Contract No. NWCD /03, with Slatile Roofing & Sheet
Metal, Inc., with no changes in time or contract amount, in the
Northwest Community Development Program.
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6. NEW
e.
USINESS (Cont'_d)
ontract # SECD /191, #SECD /36; #SECD /33, #SECD /34 and #SECD /37,
BIDS RE-
outheast Community Development Program: Per recommendations
CEIVED ON
f the Southeast Advisory Committee, Commission approval was re-
CONTRACTS
uested to reject the bids received on the above -named contracts
#SECD /19,
nd the specifications are to be re- evaluated and revised immedi-
#SECD /36,
tely.
#SECD /33,
32
#SECD /34, &
he above contracts were a part of the Contract Set #4A that were
#SECD /37
dvertised for bids. Four (4) contractors picked up bid documents:
REJECTED,
BC Plumbing & Heating Company, Indiana Construction, Tom Schfetz,
SOUTHEAST
nd Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Company. Bids for the contracts
COMMUNITY
ere only submitted by Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Company which
DEVELOPMENT
re:
PROGRAM
ontract Slatile Roofing &
Number Address Sheet Metal Co.
19
409
East Paris Street
$ 9,110.00
30
313
East Calvert Street
5,667.00
31
630
East Dayton Street
6,245.00
32
719
East Haney Avenue
5,815.00
33
207
East Ohio Street
6,555.00
34
1414
Marietta Street
6,120.00
35
911
Marietta Street
6,487.00
36
206
East Pennsylvania Ave.
8,609.00
27
1015
Marietta Street
7,835.00
r. Keith P. Crighton, Director, Bureau of Housing, advised the
ids received on Contracts #SECD /19, #SECD /36, #SECD /33, #SECD /34
nd #SECD /37, were either over our $8,000 limitation or they were
oo far over our cost estimates, and the Advisory Board felt they
hould be re- evaluated. In other words, some of the items included
n the inspection would be deleted; however, none of the items would
e deleted that relate to health and safety code requirements for
outh Bend.
Commissioner Wiggins asked if this contemplates a revision of the
cost estimate, and Mr. Crighton advised their cost estimating pro-
cedure is accurate. It varies slightly between contractors of
different size; obviously an operation is going to have a slightly
lesser cost estimate - -a slightly lesser bid than someone with a
10 -man crew - -but the cost estimator that we have on our staff is
following standard procedure and we have had relative success with
it lately. In the specified contracts, we will not be changing
the cost estimate, but will be deleting items from the specifica-
tions.
Mr. Wiggins moved for the compliance with the Southeast Advisory
Committee's request, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and carried, which
is to reject the bids received on Contracts #SECD /19, #SECD /36,
#SECD /33, #SECD /34 and #SECD /37, and the specifications are to be
re- evaluated and revised. The contracts are to be re- submitted
for bid as soon as the necessary corrections have been made.
6. NEW
INESS (Cont'd
f. C )ntract #SECD /30, #SECD /31, # SECD /32 and #SECD35' Southeast
C )mmunity Develo ment Program: Per recommendations of the
S utheast Advisory Committee, Commission approval was requested
t approve the bids for contract award to Slatile Roofing & Sheet
I tal Company, subject to Common Council and Legal Counsel approval,
i the Southeast Community Development Program. This item is part
of the bid tabulation, as shown above in Item 6e. The only bids
ceived for these contracts are:
C
e
b
e
h
I�
ntract
Slatile Roofing &
umber
Address
Sheet `Metal Co.
30
313
East Calvert Street
$ 5,667.00
31
630
East Dayton Street
6,245.00
32
719
East Haney Street
5,815.00
35
911
Marietta Street
6,487.00
CONTRACTS
#SECD /30,
#SECD /31,
#,SECD /32, &
#SECD /35
AWARDED TO
SLATILE
ROOFING &
SHEET METAL
CO., SOUTH-
EAST COMMUN-
ITY DEVELOP-
MENT PROGRAM
)mmissioner Wiggins asked if these bids fall within the cost
;timating procedure, and Mr. Crighton advised the Southeast
ivisory Board felt they were close enough to our cost estimates
iat they would warrant awarding, as the other ones in the pre -
?ding Item 6e were not. The other ones had too great a discrepancy
?tween the items and quite possibly the contractor just saw a more
(pensive way of correcting something on the work needed, but that
did not know. This is the second bid set on these rehabilitation,
)ntracts. These were bid once before and rejected. Now this is the
?cond time around - -the same bidder only - -did not have any more takers
i the first time around. The contractor revised all the bids the
�cond time.
Wiggins moved for the approval as recommended by the Southeast
Advisory Committee, and award the Rehabilitation Contracts #SECD /30,
# ECD /31, #SECD /32 and #SECD35, to the low and only bidder, Slatile
Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, in bid amounts as noted above, subject
to Common Council and Legal Counsel approval, in the Southeast Com
tmunity Development Program. Motion was seconded by Mr. Robinson and
c rried.
g. Change Order No. 2 to Rehabilitation Contract No. 275 Southeast
C de Enforcement Program, Project E -7: Commission approval was re-
q ested of this Change Order, with Barany Sheet Metal & Heating
C mpany, for a decrease in contract amount of $4.00, with an amended
c ntract total of $6,547.00, for rehabilitation work at: 1816 South
St. Joseph Street, in Southeast Code Enforcement Program, Project
E 7.
CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2
TO REHAB.
CONTRACT 27
APPROVED,
SE CODE EN-
FORCEMENT
PROGRAM,
Mr. James L. Johnson, Jr., Chief Inspector, advised in his memoran- E -7
dim that the specifications called for installing four plugs in the
dining room, repairing one plug on the west wall, installing two plugs
ii the living room, and installing two plugs in the kitchen. When
tie electrician began wiring the structure, he found that the installa-
tion of these plugs to be in error. Therefore, the plugs have been
r paired and two additional circuits have been added to the existing
s rvice, with a reduction in the contract price of $4.00. Staff re-
c mmends approval of the change order.
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6. NEW 9USINESS (Cont'd
deleted items amount to $128.00 and the additional items
unt to $124.00, leaving a decrease of $4.00 in the contract
unt.
Mr. Wiggins moved for the approval, seconded by Mr. Robinson and
carried, of Change Order No. 2 to Rehabilitation Contract No. 27,
with Barany Sheet Metal & Heating Company, for a °decrease in con-
tract amount of $4.00, or an amended contract total of $6,547.00,
n the Southeast Code Enforcement Program, Project E -7.
h. han a Order No 3 to Rehabilitation Contract No. 16, in Southeast
ode Enforcement Program, Project E -7: Commission approval was
equested.of this Change Order, for an increase in contract amount
f $75.00. The Contract was awarded to Ted Combs Decorating &
onstruction Company in contract amount of $7,647.69 and with
hange order increase the amended contract total is: $7,722.69,
or rehabilitation work at 1121 South Carroll Street, in the
loutheast Code Enforcement Program, Project E -7.
he specifications called for replacing the front porch tongue
nd groove deck and paint two coats. Mr. Johnson, Chief Inspec-
or, in his memorandum stated after the existing deck was removed
y the contractor, he found four 2" x 6" floor joists broken and
ubmitted a request for this change order. A Chief Inspector's
roceed Order was issued on June 9, 1976, in order to facilitate
ompletion of the contract. Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Company
,as contracted to do the work on the change order. The total con -
ract price of $1,495.00 will be increased $75.00. Staff recommends
his change order.
CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3
TO REHAB.
CONTRACT 16
APPROVED,
SE CODE EN-
FORCEMENT
PROGRAM,
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ommissioner Wiggins questioned why the contractor is shown as Ted
ombs Decorating & Construction Company and in the body of the
etter it says that Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Company was con -
racted to do the work for the change order. Mr. Crighton explained
hat Ted Combs has the contract, but because of unresolved differ -
nces between Mr. Combs and the homeowner, Mr. Combs opted to pull
ut in doing the remaining work; Slatile is finishing up the contract,
lthough Mr. Combs' bond, insurance, etc., is still in effect on this
ontract No. 16. Commissioner Wiggins inquired if this now is satis-
actory to the homeowner, and Mr. Crighton advised so far it is.
r. Robinson made the motion that the increase be granted, seconded
y Mr. Wiggins and carried, for the approval of Change Order No. 3
o Rehabilitation Contract No. 16, for an increase in contract amount
f $75.00, or an amended contract total of $7,722.69.
i. Change Order No: 4 to'Rehabilitation Contract No. SECD /HR /CS -1/14,
n the Southeast Community Development Housing Program: Commission
approval was requested of this Change Order, for an increase in con-
tract amount of $200.`00, (Contract: $39,391.00), or an amended con-
tract total of $39,591.00, for rehabilitation work at: 1525 Swygart
Avenue, on Contract No. 14 to be increased by $200.00 bringing the
otal to $4,316.00, and contract completion date be extended until
June 30, 1976, in the Southeast Community Development Housing Pro -
ram, with Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Company.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO.4
TO REHAB.
CONTRACT
SECD /HR/
CS -1/14
APPROVED,
SECD HOUS-
ING PROGRAM
6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
r. Johnson, Chief Inspector, in his memorandum advised the speci-
ications called for.covering the entire structure with asphalt
hingles and repairing two second .floor bedroom ceilings. Since
he time of the initial inspection, further deterioration of the
oof has damaged two additional bedroom ceilings; therefore, staff
ecommends this Change Order for approval. The contractor is re-
uesting that the completion date be extended until June 30, 1976.
r. Crighton advised the above is on the Housing Allowance Referral
ontract, with 17 houses on the contract.
r. Wiggins moved for the approval, seconded by Mr. Robinson and
arried, of Change Order No. 4 to Rehabilitation Contract No.
ECD /HR /CS -1/14, with Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal Company,
or an increase in contract amount of $200.00, or an amended con -
ract total of $39,591.00, (the $200.00 increase being on Contract
o. 14, amending the contract amount to $4,316.00) and contract
ompletion date to be extended until June 30, 1976, in the Southeast
ommunity Development Housing Program.
j. han a Order No. 1 to Rehabilitation Contract No. SECD /PR /CS -1 /05,
n the Southeast Community Development Housing Program: Commission
approval was requested of this Change Order, with Bailey Electric
Company, for an increase in contract amount of $321.50, or an
mended contract total of $3,841.50, for rehabilitation work at:
14 East Indiana Avenue, in the Southeast Community Development
.using Program.
r. Johnson, Chief Inspector, in his memorandum advised the speci-
ications called for covering the entire structure with asphalt
hingles, including the front porch. The contractor found bad
heathing while covering the front porch; therefore, staff is
ecommending approval of the change order to add eight sheets
f plywood sheathing for the front porch roof in amount of
321.50.
Crighton advised this is an item that really cannot be accounted
unless you have constructive testing.
r. Robinson moved for the approval, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and
arried, of Change Order No. 1 to Rehabilitation Contract No.
ECD /PR /CS -1/05, with Bailey Electric Company, for an increase
n contract amount of $321.50, or an amended contract total of
3,841.50, in the Southeast Community Development Housing Program.
r. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter, asked various questions relating
o all of these contracts, as to whether the contractors themselves
ctually do the work, or do they subcontract'it out in some cases;
hether the general contractors are paid when they themselves do no
ork but subcontract it out; and whether any of them actually do
ny of the physical work themselves in the rehabilitation of these
omes? Mr. Crighton advised that approximately 60% of the contrac-
ors do the work themselves; 40% contract it out and act in the
apacity of business managers more or less. Relating to the ques-
ion Mr. Caesar raised on 6g, on which the contractor is Barany
0
CHANGE
ORDER NO.1
TO REHAB.
CONTRACT
SECD /PR/
CS -1/05
APPROVED,
SECD HOUS-
ING PROGRA
a
BUSINESS (Cont'd
Sheet Metal & Heating Company, Mr. Crighton advised Barany sub -
contracts the electrical work, but does do his own plumbing and
heating. Some of the contractors who own their firms actually
do some of the work personally. Barany does not. He is a
business manager; he has his own carpentry crew, own plumbing
and heating crews; but he does subcontract the electrical work.
The general contractor can have his own work crew, or he can just
serve as a business manager and subcontract out to regular firms
to work with him, and he handles the paper work for the subcon-
tractors.
Mr. Caesar further asked, "Is it permitted for Redevelopment
to subcontract work out itself and eliminate the middleman ?"
Mr. Crighton advised, "No. You cannot do that in the State of
Indiana." The Chair further stated, "Of course, as I view the
construction industry, Lloyd, [Commissioner Robinson], you are
probably more close than anybody to this thing. This is happen-
ing over the country whereby large or certain contractors are
just really managers and they put the project together and all
they do is supervise them; they actually have no work crew of
their own. The only employees they have is just supervisors or
engineers or accountants, so actually they have no laborers other
than supervisors and they merely manage the project. Isn't that
right, Lloyd ?" Response by Commissioner Robinson was, "Yes."
Commissioner Wiggins added, "Well, management is worth something.
This is not to say that they do nothing for their money. If you
nave had anything built, you appreciate a general contractor that
Mould keep everybody moving and get the job done."
7. PROGRESS REPORTS PROGRESS
REPORTS
None.
8. NEXTICOMMISSION MEETING
The
hair advised this item
was discussed at the last Commission
NEXT
meeting
and that a decision
was to be made at this meeting for a
COMMISSION
date
change. The next regularly - scheduled Commission meeting would
MEETING:
be oi
Friday, July 2, which
is a City holiday.
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The
Jate was discussed with
unanimous acceptance that the next
Commission
meeting be scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 1976, at
10:0
) a.m., which will be a
Special Meeting held in lieu of the
Regular
Meeting of July 2,
1976. The meeting will be held in the
Offi
e of the Department of
Redevelopment.
Moti
n was duly made by Mr.
Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and
carried.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Ther being no further discussion or business on hand, motion was ADJOURNMENT
duly m e or adjournment by Mr. Wiggins, at 10:35 a.m.
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