04-21-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 480 -75 (CONTINUED) 1. That the conditional contract awards to the American Home Improvement Company, adopted by the Common Council of the City of South Bend on February 10, 1975, through Resolution No. 473 -75, be rescinded for the following properties: 37 -38 Elder Place 1121 S. Carroll Street $6,528.00 24 Haney's 116 E. Broadway 5,892.00 151 Studebaker's 2nd 522 E. Milton 5,752.00 2. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into contracts with the next lowest bidder, Ted Combs Decorating and Construction, Inc., for the rehabilitation of these properties in the following amounts: 37 -38 Elder Place 1121 S. Carroll Street $6,668.39 24 Haney's 116 E. Broadway 6,421.75 151 Studebaker's 2nd 522 E. Milton 6,442.72 s/ Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Keith Crighton, Manager of the Bureau of Housing, explained that the resolution rescinded three contracts previously approved by the Council on February 10, 1975, for American Home Improvement Company. The resolution further authorized the Redevelopment Commission to enter into contracts with the next lowest bidder, Ted Combs Decorating and Construction, Inc. He stated that the original contractor was unable to comply with the requirements; therefore, it was recommended that the contracts be awarded to the next lowest bidder. Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Taylor. Councilma7 Kopczynski wondered if the contractors were refraining from putting in thick tile in the homes. He had previously questioned this practice, indicating that it was not necessary in his opinion. Mr. Crighton stated that the tile was only used in the instances where a health or safety hazard was realized. He talked about the problems with hardwood floors and refilling the floors. Councilman Kopczynski felt money was being spent in some circumstances where it was not absolutely necessary. He felt the basic needs should be provided, but he urged that "frills" not be put into the homes. He talked about the many people who were needy and should be able to benefit from the program but were not residing within the project area. He wished something could be done about the Council President Parent wondered if other methods of fixing the floors could be accomplished so tl the tile would not have to be used which Councilman Kopczynski felt was rather expensive. Mr. Crighton indicated that he was not aware of any other method. He talked about the procedure utilized in approving and preparing the specifications. He indicated that the specifications are determined by the basic condition of the structure. Council President Parent wondered if there were any frills being put into the homes as Councilman Kopczynski had asked. Mr. Crighton felt no frills were being installed. Council President Parent asked about a set of average specifica- tions and what was involved. He wondered if a copy could be furnished to him. Mr. Crighton indicated that he would do this. Councilman Kopczynski wondered if some of the people benefiting frim the program could paint their own homes and cut down on the cost of labor. Mr. Crighton indicated that some of the people were elderly and could not paint their homes. Councilman Kopczynski felt that, in those instances, the homes might not be kept up because the persons livinc there could not maintain their homes. He stated that he realized the aims of the Housing Bureau were good, but he felt the work being done would only be temporary. Councilman Newburn felt that, if these people were given a little help, they would maintain their homes. He felt that, if every- one kept saying these people were no good, they would probably end up that way. He felt the peopl( appreciated the help that was being given them. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered about the possibili of installing aluminum siding rather than painting the homes every few years. Mr. Crighton indicated that the cost of aluminum siding was prohibitive and the number of homes to be rehabilitz would be reduced 20o if aluminum siding was used. Councilman Kopczynski stated that he felt Councilman Newburn had misconstrued his previous statement that the elderly would not be able to maintain their homes. He felt the Council should consider providing adequate single bedroom housing for the elderly who could not maintain their homes. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). . (RESOLUTION NO. 481 -75 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF, THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CREATING A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC TO BE KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BEND CIVIC CENTER BUILDING AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, pursuant to the recently enacted provisions of Indiana Code 1971, 19 -7- 18.5 -1, has the authority to create by the adopting of an appropriate resolution, an authority for the purpose of financing, acquiring, constructing, equipping and leasing to the City of South Bend land and a building or buildings for civic purposes; and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of South Bend, and advisable for said city, to establish such an authority.for the financing, acquiring, constructing, equipping and leasing to the City of South Bend land and a building or buildings for civic purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend as follows: SECTION I. That there is hereby created pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Code 1971, 19- 7- 18.5 -1, an authority for the purpose of financing, acquiring, constructing, equipping and leasing to the City of South Bend land and a building or buildings for civic purposes.