HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 08-03-79SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
August 3, 1 79 1200 County -City Building
10 :00 A.M. 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding 0 ficer: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, South Bend, IN. 46601
President
1. ROLL CAUL
Members
Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President
Mr. Lloyd E. Robinson, Sr., Vice President
Mr. Robert J. Cira, Assistant Secretary
Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Member
Members (Absent:
Legal Counsel:
Redevelc
Communii
Staff
News Med
Guests:
Mr. A. Peter Donaldson, Secretary
Mr. Kevin J. Butler
nt Staff: Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Ms.
Mrs
Ms.
f Development
Carl Ellison, Director
Timothy K. Eckerle, Assistant Director
Kevin C. Horton, Real Estate Officer
Ann Bathon, Research Associate
Jane Zimmerman, Executive Secretary
Denise Fleming, Secretary
Mr. James Harcus, Director, Bureau of Housing
Ms. Kathy Baumgartner, Project Director, Bureau
of Housing
Mr. C. Thane Wilson, Assistant Project Director,
Bureau of Housing
Ms. Shirley F. McCoy, Labor Standards Officer
Mrs. Theresa Ellett, Labor Standards Monitor
ia: Ms. Deborah Domine, Reporter, WSBT -TV
Mr. Steve Neher, Photographer, WSBT -TV
Mr. Dave Anderson, Reporter, WNDU -TV
Mr. Les Howard, Photographer, WNDU -TV
Mr. Larry Ford, Reporter, WSJV -TV
Mr. Bill Hentsch, Photographer, WSJV -TV
Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, Reporter, South Bend Tribune
Mr. John E. Leszczynski, Manager, Public Construction
Mr. James H. Lahey, Concerned Citizen
Mr. Marc A. Brammer, St. Joseph Bank & Trust
Mr. Thomas Gibson, St. Joseph Bank & Trust
Mrs. Janet Allen, Concerned Citizen
Ms. Glenda Rae Hernandez, President, S.E. Side PAC
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting - August 3, 1979
2. APPROVALI OF MINUTES
On motio by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Cira
and unan- mously carried, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting f July 20, 1979 were approved.
3. APPROVALIOF CLAI
On motio by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Auburn
and unan mously carried, the claims -- totalling
$42,748. 7, were allowed and ordered to be paid.
The auth rized claims are:
REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND
Payroll:
7 -14 -79 to 7 -27 -79
$ 4,730.62
Business
Systems, Inc.
20.11
Carl Ellison
St. Joseph
163.13
Indiana Bell
Telephone Co. (May)
331.62
Indiana Bell
Telephone Co. (June)
596.01
Patrick
McMahon
77.68
Public D
cuments Distribution Center
4.50
Travelmo
a
360.00
Coffee T
me Service
1 25.22
TOTAL $ 6,308.89
REDEVELO MENT DISTRICT CAPITAL
Abstract
Company of
St. Joseph
County
$ .57.50
Abstract
Company of
St. Joseph
County
60.00
James E.
Childs and
Associates,
Inc.
875.00
James E.
Childs and
Associates,
Inc.
170.00
Thomas P
illips
Water Works
95.48
200.00
Rodolfo
rejo
Michiana
Moving & Storage, Inc.
48.00
Michiana
Moving & Storage, Inc.
25.00
TOTAL
$ 1,410.50
P. E. A. IIND. R -66
Kevin J.
Butler
$ 3,813.84
Kevin J.
Butler
1,285.25
Orra S. Frame
and Son, Inc.
39.00
Indiana &
Michigan Electric Co.
447.43
Otis Elevator
Company
110.58
Ritschard
Brothers, Inc.
3,963.50
Seifer Safe
and Lock Service
65.50
South Bend
Water Works
95.48
Ronald E.
Gettel
500.00
Michiana
Moving & Storage, Inc.
25.00
Michiana
Moving & Storage, Inc.
25.00
Walter J.
Filipek, M.D.
4,018.00
Walter J.
Filipek, M.D.
10,000.00
Robert Sh
rk
1,718.67
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MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
OF JULY 20, 1979
APPROVED
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
South Bend R development Commission
Regular Meeting - August 3, 1979
3. APPROVALIOF CLAIMS (continued)
P. E. A.1 IND. R -66 (continued)....
Odd Fell ws Maintenance Contract $ 1,774.50
7-14-79 to 7 -27 -79
Ann Bath 3n (Contract) 7 -14 -79 to 7 -27 -79 316.00
Paul Fal uto (Contract) 7 -14 -79 to 7 -27 -79 176.00
TOTAL $28,373.75
312 L
Edward J rzak, Jr. & Anna Nemeth
Wayne Ga bard & Georgia Kourlas
R. A. Stickler Plumbing & Mattie Valentine
Ridgedal Construction Co. & Dominic Parisi
C.E. Lee Co. & Mattie Valentine
Area Carpet Experts & Joni Ladewski
I & M E1 ctric Heating & Joni Ladewski
Wayne Columbia & Joni Ladewski
4. COMMUNICATI
$ 345.90
3,061.00
120.00
500.00
127.73
32.50
1,903.00
565.00
TOTAL $ 6,655.13
GRAND TOTAL $42,748.27
There were no communications to present to the Commission.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Commission approval reg
ment between the City o
Redevelopment, and the
the sale of land for re
ested to modi
South Bend,
ouch Bend Pub
evelopment.
an agree-
partment of
C Library for
Mr. llison: The staff prepared and legal counsel
revi wed a modification of our original Sale Contract
with the library for a parcel of land to the South of
the library on which the library will eventually con -
stru t improvements. The modification essentially
exte ds the time to begin and complete construction by
one year, and allows them on an interim basis to use
the land for surface parking. It is necessary that
the ommission formally approve this agreement so that
the 3ales Contract can be modified. The original
contract gave them five years to begin construction
and even years to complete it. In June 1978 we
appr ved the first modification, which gave them a
two ear extension. At our last commission meeting we
app r ved a one year extension. So, the second modifi-
cati n reads eight years to start and ten years to
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NO COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTED
MODIFICATION OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SOUTH BEND PUBLIC
LIBRARY AND DEPT.
OF REDEVELOPMENT
APPROVED
South Bend edevelopment Commission
Regular Mee ling - August 3, 1979
5. OLD BUSINESS (continued)
5a. (continued)....
com lete, and it contains a provision regarding
sur ace parking.
The ye were no further questions raised concerning
the above modification contract, therefore, Ms. Auburn
made a motion to approve the second modification contract
ext nding construction for one year, and a provision regarding
general use of surface parking, for the South Bend Public
Lib ary, seconded by Mr.' Cira, and the motion was
una imously carried.
b. Com
ission approval requested to undertake certain action,
COMMISSION APPROVAL
Re:
The Disposition of the Odd Fellows Building.
GRANTED TO DEPT.
OF REDEVELOPMENT
Mr.
Ellison read a memorandum regarding the Odd Fellows
TO ADVERTISE
Building.
Authorization was asked for the following:
FOR SALE OR DEMO -
LITION OF ODD
To adveAtize
the sate of the buitdi.ng on an about August
FELLOWS BUILDING
10,
1979, in the Watt Street 7owcnat Chi e�6TTAsibune,
Washington
Post, an South Ben" t� d4.�ona1
` ,
be
neq
e e�ads woutd p ace .cn ocai' pubticatiows.
A s "xty
day peA od wou.Cd be allowed to neeet.ve devetop-
me
pnoposaP�s.
uthotuzati.on to concwvicentty adveAti�se 4on demotiti.on
bids
4on the b uitding .
us is consistent with the Rowse &epotct jum the stand-
point
o$ the time that shoul?d be neee6,satcy to detenmdne
whetheA
there is seAious intetcest in tcenovating the buitding.
The
sta44 be-P,f evets this approach is neeessatcy to impte-
ment
the Rouse Repoxt with nes pee t to the Odd Fe Uow.s
P&o
tasty. Thehe4otce, we tceeommend the Commission authotuze
the
actions the memotcandum dens cA bed.
Mr. Robinson made a motion authorizing the staff to advertise
for the sale of the Odd Fellows Building and concurrently
advertise for demolition bids for the Odd Fellows Building,
seconded by Ms. Auburn, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Commission approval requested for the following 312 loan 312 LOAN APPLI-
a lications: CATIONS APPROVED
Name Amount Loan No.
Charles & Movita Stewart $5,000.00 18 /SOU - 1/60/1
1241 California Street
South Bend, Indiana 46628
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meetling - August 3,' '1979
6. NEW BUSIINESS (continued)
6a. 312 loan applications......
Name Amount Loan No.
Leona McCoy $7,000.00 18 /SOU -1 /61/1
801 Sout Falcon
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Frederick S. & Aravni Sheets $10,000.00 18 /SOU= 1/62/1
526 North Allen Street
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Jeanne A. Welsh $10,000.00 18 /SOU -1 /63/1
722 Cott ge Grove
South Be d, Indiana 46628
Richard 4., Sr. & Mary A. $11,350:00 18 /SOU- 2/65/1
Dob zykowski
606 Souti Liberty Street
South Be d, Indiana 46619
Art J. Kbil $4,000.00 .18 /SOU - 1/66/1
730 SoMd, Dundee Street
South Indiana 46628
Phillias L. & Bertha M. Gour $2,400.00 18 /SOU- 2/67/1
1124 Wes Indiana Avenue
South Be d, Indiana 46613
Nellie Mae Clark $4,400.00 18 /SOU- 2/68/1
1711 South Dale Street
South Be d, Indiana 46613
Herbert . & Lucy A. Harris $9,650.00 18 /SOU - 2/64/1
448 Sout Kenmore Street
South Be d, Indiana 46628
Mr. Ellison asked the Commission to subsequently consider
Leona McCoy of 801 S. Falcon, for a 312 loan approval in the
amount of $7,000.00 subject to a written receipt from HUD of
a waiver, as Ms. McCoy is a city employee, and the waiver is
necessar .
Ms. Aubu n made a motion to approve 312 loans to Charles &
Movita Stewart, 1241 California Street, for $5,000.00,
Frederic S & Aravni Sheets, 526 N. Allen Street for $10,000,
Jeanne A. Welsh, 722 Cottage Grove for $10,000.00, Richard W.
Sr. & Ma -y A. Dobrzykowski, 606 S. Liberty St for $11,350.00,
Art J. K il, 730 S. Dundee Street for $4,000.00, Phillias L. &
Bertha M. Gour, 1124 W. Indiana Avenue for $2,400.00, Nellie Mae
Clark, 1711 S. Dale Street for $4,400.00, Herbert L. & Lucy A.
Harris, 448 South Kenmore Street for $9,650.00, seconded by
Mr. Robinson, and the motion was unanimously carried.
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ESS (continued)
loan applications.......
'312
Ms.
Auburn then made a motion to approve a 312 loan
for
Leona McCoy of 801 S. Falcon for $7,000,00, subject
to a
written waiver from HUD, since Ms,,McCoy is a city
employee,
seconded by Mr. Robinson, and the motion was
unanimously
carried.
Commission
approval requested for Change Order #1, with
Area
Services, Inc. for a decrease in contract pri ce of
$10-0-.00,
for an amended contract total of 1,350.00, at
the address
of 911 Sherman Street, as set forth in letter
from
Mr. James Harcus, Director, Bureau of'Housin .
Mr.
arcus: According to rehabilitation contract for 911
Sherman
Street specifications require replacement of oil
furnace.
The Commission is requested to approve Change
Order
No. l stipulating that furnace replacement to be a
gas fired
unit. Homeowner is now in agreement and a cost
saving
of $100.00 will occur.
Mr. Robinson
made a motion to approve Change Order #1, wi-
Area
Services, Inc., authorizing the replacement of an oi'
furnace
at a decrease in contract price of $100.00, seconc
by Mr.
Cira, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Commi
Sion approval requested for Change Order #1, with
B & B
Plumbing, for an increase in contract price of
1226
0, for an amended contract total of $207.00, at the
addre
s of 1220 East Cedar, as set forth in letter from
Mr. James
Harcus, Director, Bureau of Housin .
The home under contract at 1220 East Cedar
Mr. Harcus:
sudde
tly developed a water leak from defective piping
judge
to be under the second story flooring. To prevent
furth
r damage to property, Bureau Director authorized
an em
rgency repair at a cost of $122.00. Be advised
that
his service has been rendered. The Commission's
cooperation
is requested for the approval of
Change
Order No. 1.
Mr. Cira
made a motion to approve Change Order #1, with
B & B
Plumbing, authorizing the repair of a water leak,
for ar
increase in contract price of $122.00, seconded
by Ms.
Auburn, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Commission
approval requested for execution of Certificate
Of C0
letion to Ritschard Brothers Construction Company-,
Re: Demolition
Contract 40,`Office'En ineer's Buildin
Site clearance.
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led
CHANGE ORDER #1
WITH AREA SERVICES,
INC. APPROVED
CHANGE ORDER #1
WITH B & B PLUMBING
APPROVED
APPROVAL GRANTED
FOR A CERTIFICATE
OF COMPLETION: RE:
DEMOLITION CONTRACT
40 - OFFICE
ENGINEER'S BUILDING
South Bend R development Commission
Regular Meet.ng - August 3, 1979
6. NEW BUSI ESS (continued)
d. con;tinued......
Mr. Ellison: The City, through the Department of
Engi eering has conducted a final inspection and
Bete ined all work completed in 'accordance with the
plan;, specifications and all applicable city standards,
asst forth in letter from Mr. John Leszczynski, Manager,
Bure u of Public Construction.
Ms. Auburn made a motion to approve a Certificate of
Comp etion to Ritschard Brothers Construction Company
for Demolition of Office Engineer's Building, Contract
#40, seconded by Mr. Cira, and the motion was unanimously
carr ed.
e. Commission approval requested for "Amendement to Contract
for Professional and Technical Services ", between the
= of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment,, and
S.M. Dix & Associates, Inc., Re: Central Downtown,
Ind. R -66.
Mr. Ellison: There is a need because of the time that
has Leen involved in the property acquisition and relo-
cation process in the Century Mall Project, to extend the
peri d of the S.M. Dix contract to the end of the year..
This amendment would essentially do that, and would tie
additional compensation to the contract. This reflects
the staff estimate of additional services which will be
necessary to complete our task in that particular project.
Ther fore, we hope the Commission will approve the amend-
ment.
Mr. aira: How long is the contract to be extended?
Mr. Ellison: It extends until the end of the year.
It is the staff's presumption that by the end of the year
we will have completed all the relocation activities in
the Century Mall Project Area. If it would in fact turn
out that that could not be the case, we would likely
reco end to the Commission an additional extension of
time, as S.M. Dix services are essential to assuring that
we do the relocation process properly,
Mr. Cira: Is this his first extension?
Mr. B tier: This is the first extension relative to
the C ntury Mall Project.
Mr. Ellison: Had we not been delayed somewhat by problems
in th2 project, particularly the legal ones, we would
likely have ended with their services within the period
of th2 original contract.
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APPROVAL OF AMEND-
MENT TO CONTRACT
FOR S.M. DIX &
ASSOCIATES
South Bend R development Commission
Regular Meeting - August 3, 1979
6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
e. continued......
Mr. Pira: What are they providing now?
Mr. llison: They essentially function as a relocation
cons ltant. The HUD rules relative to business relocation
are very difficult. It is my view that it is less
expe sive to hire a consultant to provide counseling,
and the 'fixture appraisal services, etc. that are critical
to tie relocation process than to train a staff of
sufficient size to handle the same process. S.M. Dix was
retained sometime ago to provide those kinds of services
only in the business area. I don't expect that we would
want to utilize S.M. Dix to assist us if-we get involved
in a residential relocation program, °as may be the case
if t e Commission enters into projects in the Monroe /Sample
area for instance. I'think that 'is'something that can be
hand ed by trained staff.' We think professional consultants
are ecessary to handle business relocations properly.
Mr. ira: By law we are not required to have professional
cons ltants.
Mr. Ellison: No we are not. I think in the long run
for cost efficiency we are better 'off in this very
Jiff cult business area to have professionals involved.
I th nk our potential for error is substantially reduced
by v rtue of S.M. Dix's work.
Ms. Auburn made a motion to approve the "Amendment to
Contract for Professional and Technical Services" between
the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, and
S.M. Dix & Associates, Inc., extending the contract until
the end of the year, seconded by Mr. Robinson, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
f. Commission approval requested for "Amendment to Contract
for Professional.and Technical Services ", between the
Cit of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, and
James E. Childs & Associates, Inc.; Re: Monroe/Sample Area.
Mr. Ellison: This somewhat similar to the previous item
before the Commission. In this particular instance it
is n cessary to extend the contract by a few days and also
to a just the compensation, as Mr. Childs was called upon
to m ke many more presentations than was anticipated by
the original contract. Because of those additional presen-
tati ns, and additional time he put into this particular
prof ct, the staff believes it necessary to extend the contract
by 41 days and increase the compensation by $430.00, to pay for
the zdditional services he provided.
Mr. gira: What did the original contract call for?
APPROVAL OF AMEND-
MENT FOR JAMES E.
CHILDS & ASSOCI-
ATES
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meetng - August 3, 1979
6. NEW BUSI qESS (continued)
f. continued.. ...
RE
Mr. llison: The original contract essentially
call for presentation to the Commission. We did not
cont mplate the presentation`to the Executive Session,
invo ving'the Mayor and the Common Council.
Mr. lira: Isn't that all part of it, really?
Mr. Ellison: Well I suppose it could be. If the
Commission were to say to Mr. Childs.. -. "you shouldn't be
paid for those services ", Mr. Childs would accept that.
When the staff negotiated the contract, we did not con -
temp ate Mr. Childs being required at our request to do
the humber of presentations that ultimately occurred.
It is a judgement call. Normally, a consultant of Child's
reputation, and certainly of his past association with the
Commission, would be more than willing to make as many
presentations as we asked, but I think the Commission has
a responsibility to be reasonable; particularly when we are
rece ving services that were not originally negotiated and
understood. In this situation, I felt it was reasonable
to a'low some adjustment in the contract to pay in part
for iome of the additional services we received.
Mr. imtz: I did ask Mr. Childs to make a number of
presentations that were not contemplated, and he did very
well in fact, the one with the Historic Preservation Com-
miss on was very well done; I think he satisfied some of
their questions.
Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve "Amendment to
Cont act for Professional and Technical Services ", between
the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, and
James E. Childs &'Associates, Inc., for an extension of
Mr. Child's contract by 44 days and increase the compensation
by $430.00, seconded by Mr. Cira, and the motion was carried.
(Ms. Auburn was abstained from voting because of a possible
conf ict of interest).
Commission a
comm ncement
Indiana R -66
proval requested for Resolution #590, authorizin
of condemnation action on Acquisition Parcel #8-
Mr.utler: This parcel is the South half of the Oscols Drug
site
Ms. fluburn made a motion to approve Resolution #590, authori-
zing commencement of condemnation action on Acquisition Parcel
#8-12, Indiana R-�66, seconded by Mr. Ctra, and the motion
was unanimously carried,
W
RESOLUTION
#590 AUTHORIZING
COMMENCEMENT OF
CONDEMNATION
ACTION ON PARCEL
#8 -12, IND. R -66
APPROVED
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting - August 3, 1979
FLOOR DISCUSISI
The Chair recognized Mr. James Lahey, a representative of the
Faith - Hope - Charity Chapel.
Mr. James Lahey: Thank you Mr. President, and members of the
Commission. My purpose for being here today is to simply reacquaint COMMENTS MADE
the Commission with the problem that we have on our hands. We are BY MR. LAHEY
located presently in the redevelopment area between Washington and CONCERNING
Jefferson on Michigan. We hear that shot ball falling on all sides RELOCATION OF
of us here and we know that certainly in an immediate period of FAITH -HOPE
time it is going to hit us; and we don't want to cause any problems. CHARITY CHAPEL
The Commission has tried to be fair with us, and we have made efforts
to acquire other locations in South Bend. I would just like to en-
courage the Commission to attempt`to locate'us downtown as expeditiously
as they an, so that we are not out of business. We have 300 people
or Bette per day coming into the shopping area. That is all I have
to preset to the Commission °at the present time.
Mr. Nimt Thank you, Mr. Lahey. As you well know, the Commission
is appri ed of the situation, and I think all of us are firmly con -
vinced tat the Chapel is a drawing card and needs to remain downtown.
Particularly, after the news report several weeks ago in the Tribune
of the C apel located out East, and the amount of traffic that it
generates. As you know, I have met with Bishop Manis on this matter.
I think the immediate problem right now, Mr. Lahey, is to relocate
you temp rarity, so that you are happy, the Commission is happy,
and it is convenient to the people who use the facility. I think
that is the immediate problem. I hope that we can possibly meet
with you and Mr. Dick Rosenthall, who is also on the committee,
and with Mr. Kevin Butler and Mr. Carl Ellison to see if we can
solve this problem at everybody's satisfaction. We are certainly
pleased to have you here this morning and we want you to know
that this problem has been mentioned to the Rouse people and
to Gruen & Associates who are working on this whole project.
Mr. Cira: Was there discussion of 'a possible site?
Mr. Nimt : There has been discussion of several possible sites.
Mr. Cira: The one that they did like, what became of that?
Mr. Nimt : It is still available. It is a question of
whether the Chapel should go there, or should we reserve
it for a possible national installation.
Ms. Derb ck: What location are you speaking of?
Mr. Nimt : A location close to Baers.
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South Bend qedevelopment Commission
Regular Mee ling August 3, 1979
FLOOR DISCUSSIONS (continued)
The Chair recognized Mr. Marc Brammer of St. Joseph Bank
& Trust.
Mr. Bra mer: In the 90 day period, before you accept
the demolition bid, are you going to require a firm
financial commitment to the potential rehabilitation
investor, or are you really going to be concerned about
a serious proposal as to the feasibility of rehabilitating
the Odd Fellows Building, and the financial commitment
that generally comes with it? You know how hard it is
to put together that end of the project.
Mr. Ellison: It is my feeling that evidence of the firm's
financial commitment is necessary to assure that the building
can be done in whole, whether the scheme to do it is to be
phased or whatever.
Mr. Bram er: I think it is difficult in a 90 day period to
give a financial commitment on the most stable development
in downtown. I mean a commitment that would be stable without any
questions. I am just wondering how much leeway you will give with
that kind of development as I am almost sure that is what the
result w uld be. If a person was seriously interested in obtaining
the building then obtained approval, he would rehabilitate it then
search f r a financial commitment, it would require at least
30 days to obtain that commitment.
Mr. Ellison: I agree. If say, this person has a financial
capacity to do it himself and be willing to guarantee it
personally, I don't think the Commission can afford to be in
a speculative position. It is one thing to be a serious
prospect, another to be a serious prospect with the financial
capability to deal with the project.
Mr. Bram er: Certainly, retail stores on the Century Mall are
going to come down far later than the Odd Fellows. I am
wondering how much the Odd Fellows would play in hampering
the overall project. If someone made a serious offer and
could ve y well bring in tenants, and was able to obtain
financin but was delayed until December, say in getting
that kin of commitment, will the building then be sold?
Mr. Ellison: There is no presumption that every detail has
to be packaged, but there must be evidence that it can be
packaged There might be some sort of interim kind of commit-
ment letter from a lender saying "if XYZ" happens, we will
finance this project at a certain rate, and then we will
look at the rate, so we can then determine if the amount to
be charged appears to be reasonable. In those instances
we have ro ascertain whether or not the commitment appears
to be substantial. If, in fact, there appears to be some-
thing su stanttal, we will work with it. There is nothing in the
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DISCUSSION FROM
MR. BRAMMER CON-
CERNING DISPO'-
SITION OF THE
ODD FELLOWS BLDG.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting - August 3, 1979
FLOOR DISCUSSIONS (continued)
staff report which suggests that the building is to be
demolished. It is probably the worst alternative, but by
the same token it is necessary th.at we settle this issue
once and for all.
The Chair recognized Mrs. Janet Allen.
Mrs. All n: Have you placed a price on the Odd Fellows
Building?
Mr. Elli on: We presumed the cost would be the acquisition
of the b ilding. It was appraised at a price of $296,000.
Mrs. Allan: I feel you should offer to sell the building for
less because of purchases made in obtaining other parcels of
land. MV point is if you are going to sell the building, and
someone Aiants to buy it, I don't see why your department has to
know what exactly that owner plans to do with the building.
Mr. Ell% on: I agree under a normal situation, but we cannot
afford t sell the building and have a deal that ultimately fails.
7. PROGRESSIREPORTS
There were no progress reports to present to the Commission.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETIN
The next regularly scheduled Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Will be �eld Friday, August 17, 1979, at 10:00 A.M.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
Mr. Robinson made a motion that the meeting be adjourned,
seconded by Mr. Cira, and the motion was unanimously carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 A.M.
tz, President
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NO PROGRESS
REPORTS TO PRE-
SENT AT THIS TIME
NEXT SCHEDULED
REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION MTNG.
ADJOURNMENT
dc m4e ���
Carl Ellison, Executive Director