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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 8, 1976
<br />Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, questioned the advisory
<br />cost which appeared in the proposal. He said in the past a lot of the Community Development
<br />employees were students, therefore, a vast amount of experience is not required. The position
<br />of inter - governmental coordinator is in the proposal, however, in the past administration this
<br />position was not within Community Development, it was in the mayor's office. So we are now
<br />looking at the addition of one new member to the staff. He said these programs do have ad-
<br />visory costs, but that for every dollar put into advisory costs that means one dollar less for
<br />programs that have a direct benefit to the community.
<br />Mrs. Louvenia Cain, 1207 W. Washington, said she had been observing the program for more than
<br />four years, and that it has come a long way. She said she hoped the Council would look favor-
<br />ably upon this resolution.
<br />Dr. Lillian Stanton, 919 Oakridge, said she would like to urge all positions funded under Com-
<br />munity Development be advertised in line with affirmative action.
<br />Council Member Serge questioned Mr. Gilkey as to how they came up with the figures for the four
<br />districts. He said the northwest was $100,000 less than the other areas and it has the highest
<br />crime rate in the city. Mr. Gilkey said that land use planners had traveled the different quads
<br />of the city and observed the needs. He said then a discussion was held as to how they could best
<br />serve each of the quads. He said that hopefully next year more funds will be received and they
<br />could shift the funding.
<br />Council Member Adams commended Mr. Gilkey and his staff. She said the citizens should be aware
<br />that the resolution does not signify approval of the salaries, this is just a resolution to appl
<br />for the money. She said she would like to make an amendment under Section II to read, For each
<br />category established under this resolution, the mayor shall submit to the Common Council a line
<br />item budget in ordinance form prior to any expenditure of any grant money received upon approval
<br />of this application, seconded by Council Member Horvath.
<br />Mr. Gilkey said it was his understanding that this was the procedure they followed. He said the
<br />were not seeking an ordinance for salaries but a resolution to Hud to meet the March 15 deadline
<br />Council Member Horvath asked if Mr. Gileky was disagreeing with the amendment. He said the Coun it
<br />was willing to pass the resolution but they were also asking that Mr. Gilkey come back with a
<br />line item budget before the money is spent.
<br />Council Member Miller said he would like the word category defined in the amendment, and suggest-
<br />ed it be changed to program activity. Council Member Adams said it was her intent to be sure anc
<br />include advisory cost. She said she did not feel there was any problem with the word category.
<br />The motion carried.
<br />Council Member Adams asked Mr. Gilkey if he felt it was necessary to spend such large amounts
<br />on rehab work, or would it be best to take care of major problems and if there is money left
<br />come back and pick up those that are not life and death matters. Mr. Gilkey said he could see
<br />where improvement could be made in many areas. He said they were talking about participants
<br />matching funds to provide an incentive.
<br />Council President Parent said he would like to commend Mr. Gilkey and his staff for the fine
<br />proposal.
<br />Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Adams.
<br />The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak,
<br />Miller, Taylor, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent).
<br />RESOLUTION 509 -76
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE`
<br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE
<br />AWARDING OF NINE CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000
<br />FOR REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DE-
<br />VELOPMENT PROGRAM
<br />WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common
<br />Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts under the Community Development Housing Program in
<br />excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and
<br />WHEREAS, low bids for nine properties to be rehabilitated under the Community Development
<br />Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
<br />1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, to enter into a contract with Fleming Masonry and Construction for the rehabilitation
<br />of the following properties:.
<br />Lot 25 Indiana
<br />533
<br />E.
<br />Indiana Ave.
<br />$5,462.00
<br />Avenue Add.
<br />Lots 7 -8 Dubails
<br />129
<br />E.
<br />Dayton St.
<br />$6,442.00
<br />lst Add.
<br />Lot 16 Kirbys
<br />415
<br />E.
<br />Ohio St.
<br />$7,465.00
<br />Lot 107 Bowmans
<br />310
<br />E.
<br />Dubail Ave.
<br />$5,570.00
<br />Place
<br />Lot 175 W &K Replat
<br />605
<br />E.
<br />Broadway
<br />$5,542.00
<br />Wegners 6th Add.
<br />2. That approval
<br />be granted to the
<br />Redevelopment
<br />Commission of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, to enter into
<br />a contract with
<br />Area
<br />Services, Inc. for rehabilitation of the following
<br />property:
<br />Lot 14 Kirbys 407 E. Ohio St. $7,276.00
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