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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
<br />RESOLUTION
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE
<br />BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF A PARCEL
<br />OF LAND KNOWN AS PLAZA PARK.
<br />A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth asked that
<br />favorable consideration be given to the sale of Plaza Park by the railroad station. He said
<br />that several weeks ago the Council approved the sale of this parcel of land. He indicated
<br />that over the past several years the City has added several new parks. He said that the apprais,
<br />was $245,000, however, the $175,000 being offered, when compared to other vacant land; such as,
<br />Block 6 which sold at 95� a foot, is in excess of $1 a foot. He indicated that the City has
<br />to expend the money before the fifty percent rebate will be received. He indicated the City
<br />was planning to use $150,000 of this money to do the project. Mr. Van Gates indicated that
<br />earlier this year the Park Board decided to sell this park and he indicated he was a prospective
<br />buyer. He said he had two uses for the property; he would use it to park new cars, as well
<br />as use it for employee parking for a prospective renter for the second floor of his building.
<br />He said this property was over- appraised, as the property was not located in a desirable area.
<br />Ruth Price, 2245 Beverly Place, indicated she did not like the intended use for this land. She
<br />said that fifty percent of the land in that area is now controlled by the automobile. She urged
<br />the Council to give this further consideration. Mr. Miles Hoffman, 712 Forrest, of the Near
<br />Northwest Side Neighborhood Association, indicated that they were opposed to the sale of Plaza
<br />Park. He indicated that open space should be preserved and maintained. Mr. Simon Sclamberg,
<br />2013 Berkley, spoke in opposition to the sale of Plaza Park. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart,
<br />indicated she hoped the Council was having second thoughts. She said the downtown area will
<br />soon be the site of major developments and this will increase the value of the land in Plaza
<br />Park. She said the sale of this park is not in the best interest of the taxpayers at this
<br />time. Mr. Floyd Carter, 1619 Fassnacht, indicated that the Near Northwest Side. Neighborhood
<br />Association, voted to oppose the sale of this park. He indicated that with the new develop-
<br />ments downtown it will increase in value. Ms. Karen Gleason, 2000 E. Jefferson, spoke in favor
<br />of the sale of this park. Mr. Conrad Damien, 718 E. Broadway, spoke against the sale of this
<br />park. He indicated that parks were an important part of our innter -city. He urged the Council
<br />to vote against this resolution. Mayor Nemeth commended Van Gates as being a leading business-
<br />man in the downtown area. Mr. Richard Gil.oth, 1036 W. Jefferson, indicated he was opposed
<br />to the sale of Plaza Park. He indicated that railroad travel would be on the upswing and
<br />the park across from the station would be of aesthetic value. Mr. Sclamberg indicated that the
<br />mayor had done a fantastic job on Century Center and Century Mall. He said the next mayor
<br />will have to concentrate on energy and transportation. Council Member Miller made a motion
<br />to table his resolution, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Council Member Szymkowiak
<br />indicated that the park was not being used and it should be sold to Mr. Gates. The motion
<br />carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Council Member Szymkowiak.)
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 708 -79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF
<br />$5,000.00 FOR THE GENERAL REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY
<br />DEVELOPMENT 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 in excess of $5,000.00 must be approved by the
<br />Common Council; and
<br />WHEREAS, low bids for the General Rehabilitation work under the Community Development
<br />Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
<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 the Riverbend Remodeling, Inc. for the general rehabilita
<br />tion work on the following properties:
<br />Lot
<br />#40
<br />Happ & Taggarts Add.
<br />1220
<br />E. Cedar St.
<br />$2,955.00
<br />Lot
<br />#18
<br />W. A. Lintners Add.
<br />541
<br />N. Cleveland
<br />5;590.80
<br />Lot
<br />#247
<br />Vassar Park Add.
<br />901
<br />N. Diamond Ave.
<br />3,831.80
<br />Lot
<br />#55 -44
<br />Muessels lst Add.
<br />1153
<br />Portage Ave.
<br />6,282.00
<br />Lot
<br />#10
<br />Bulla & Patton
<br />1043
<br />Portage Ave.,
<br />5,088.80
<br />Lot
<br />#16
<br />Kents Sub.
<br />514
<br />Cushing
<br />5,294.00
<br />Lot
<br />#60
<br />Muessels lst Add.
<br />924
<br />North Allen
<br />658.00
<br />Lot
<br />#49
<br />A. G. Cushing lst.
<br />1027
<br />Lincolnway West
<br />4,005.00
<br />Lot
<br />#21
<br />Pleasant Homes
<br />1402
<br />Lincolnway West
<br />5,772.00
<br />Lot
<br />#146
<br />Cushing & Lindsey
<br />815
<br />Cottage Grove
<br />4,597.00
<br />Lot
<br />#23
<br />Mussels lst Add.
<br />911
<br />Sherman Avenue
<br />2,215.00
<br />Lot
<br />#73
<br />Cushing 4th Add.
<br />728
<br />N. Cleveland
<br />_ 5,471.00
<br />TOTAL $ 51,760.40
<br />2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the Oity of South Bend, Indiana
<br />/s /Roger 0. Parent
<br />Member of the Common Council
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