04-10-78 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1978 REGULAR MEETING (RECONVENED RESOLUTION NO. 616 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, low bids for the electrical rehabilitation work under the Community Development Housing Program have exceeded $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the Belleville Electric & Heating, Inc. for the electrica. rehabilitation work on the following properties: Lot #39 Summit Place lst Lot #15 Harris 2nd 824 Lot #37 Gorsuch S. Lot #81 Gorsuchs 5th Western Lot #115 Summit Place 2nd Lot #54 Studebakers 1,426.00 Lot #18 Gorsuch 2nd Add. Lot #166 Summit Place 2nd Lot #45 Gorsuchs 4th Add. Lot #117 Realty Const. Add. Lot #460 Summit Place 2nd Lot #26 Gorsuchs lst Pulaski Lot #25 Gorsuchs lst Carlisle Lot #115 Realty Constr. Add. Lot 041 Stokes Sub. Brookfield Lot #168 Summit Place 2nd 417 Pulaski St. $ 756.00 429 S. Harris St. 784.85 824 Kosciuszko 1,721.00 745 S. Warren 1,357.00 1824 Western 761.00 609 Kosciuszko 731.00 714 S. Brookfield 1,426.00 611 S. Brookfield 63 -4.00 738 S. Grant 752.00 737 S. Carlisle 1,125.00 2417 W. Huron 1,009.00 836 S. Pulaski 868.00 832 S. Pulaski 715.00 745 S. Carlisle 224.00 458 S. Walnut 527.90 619 S. Brookfield 875.00 TOTAL $14,266.75 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council - A public hearing was held at this time on these resolutions. Mr. Kenneth Schaller, Project Director for Redevelopment, indicated that these homes were in need of rehabilitation work in excess of $5,000. Mrs. Lillian Stanton, 919 Oak Ridge, indicated she thought they should have appraisals on these homes before they are rehabilitated. She said that they were putting $7,000 in some of these homes. She indicated that this was above the value of some of these homes. Council Member Miller indicated that having an appraisal would run up the cost of rehabilitation He said it was in the best interest of the community to maintain neighborhoods. Council Member Kopczynski indicated it had been brought to his attention that the workmanship and materials used in this rehabilitation work were of poor quality. He asked Mr. Schaller to investigate the installation of wrought iron railings, and send him a written report. Council Member Adams indicated that the prices on some of this material was too high. She questioned the prices on kitchen paneling and ceiling tile. She asked Mr. Schaller to investigate this matter and get a reply to her within two weeks. Council Member Szymkowiak questioned the inspection work on these homes. Mr. Schaller indicated that Redevelopment has a staff of inspectors who inspect the homes as they are being rehabilitated. Council Member Dombrowski asked for a break - down on the material and labor costs for some of these homes. Council President Parent indicate that due to the copy work involved, it would be best for the Councilman to go to the Rehabilita- tion Department to look at this information. Council Member Miller suggested that this problem of labor and material costs, as well as workmanship be referred to the Human Resources Committee Council Member Kopczynski indicated that this should be investigated by a committee, he said - that Council President Parent should appoint three Councilmen to investigate this matter. The Council recessed for five minutes. Council Member Dombrowski made a motioni-to stop debate, seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 613 =78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolu- tion 614 -78, seconded by Council Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Miller made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 615 -78, seconded by Council Member Adams. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 616 -78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 617 -78 RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OFF- STREET PARKING FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND THE REFINANCING OF THE CITY'S OFF - STREET PARKING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1969 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana ( "City ") has heretofore acquired and constructed certain off - street parking facilities ( "Parking Facilities ") situated on the following real estate: Site I located at the Southeast Corner of Colfax and Main Streets in the City of South Bend, Indiana, more particularly Lots 22, 23 and 24 as shown on the recorded original plat of the Town, now City, of South Bend; Site III located at the northwest corner of St. Joseph Street and Jefferson Boulevard in the City of South Bend, Indiana, more particularly Lots 38, 39 and 40 as shown on the recorded original plat of the Town, now City, of South Bend;