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Home My WebLink About1974-09-18 - Minutes - Archive• a MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in Regular Session at 8:30 o'clock a.m., on Wednesday, September 18, 1974, in the office of the Housing Authority, #1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mr. Carl Whitlock, Chairman, called the meeting to order. On roll call the following members were present: Commissioners: Gould, Morgan, Whillock, Clinton, Commissioners Absent: None Underwood Others Present: Robert Dugan, Bromo Wilson, Delbert Allen, Mayor Russell Purdy, Ben Heynen, Charles Deloach, Frank Sharp, David McWethy, Marion Orton, Lilie Johnson -League of Women Voters, Tammy Reed Springdale News, Glen Smith, Hugh Kincaid, Marsha Kaylor, Joyce Stafford, Dave Zodrow-Northwest Arkansas Times There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted: The Minutes of the August Regular Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. The August Financial Statement was approved by motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 162 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Mr. Dugan explained the need to employ a structural engineer to determine the strength of the wall described in the Resolution. After discussion, Resolution No. 162 was adopted by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 163 RESOLUTION TO CHARGE OFF DELINQUENT RENTS After a short discussion and explanation of the Resolution No. 163 was adopted by motion of Mr. Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. resolution by Mr. Clinton, seconded Dugan, by • • Mr. Whillock read two letters before the Board. One letter was from Sterling Cockrill, Acting Area Director of HUD in Little Rock, concerning the effect of the recognition of the old Post Office Building by the National Register of Historic Places. The letter stated that it may be possible that with the historic designation the "fair market value" or "highest and best use value" could be adjusted, and that HUD is researching this possibility. The second letter was from Mayor Russell Purdy in behalf of the Fayetteville City Board of Directors requesting that the Housing Authority take every possible action to have the title to the Old Post Office transferred to the City of Fayetteville for the sum of $1.00. (Copies of both letters attached.) Mr. Dugan stated that in a conversation with HUD yesterday, they stated that the Housing Authority would still have to secure two reuse appraisals and cannot deviate from the appraisals. Mayor Purdy stated that the City will get estimates and make a study of how much it would cost to renovate the Old Post Office building. Mr. Whillock stated that the procedure now is for the City to do a study of the cost of renovating the Post Office building, Mr. Dugan to stay in touch with HUD concerning on what basis the building can be reappraised, then to employ two appraisors to obtain reuse appraisals. Mr. Dugan discussed the reuse appraisals of parcel R-2 on West Street. The lowest appraisal with building subject to rehabilitation is $10,000.00. Mr. Gregory, who was interested in purchasing this building, states that he would not purchase at that price. The Board decided to take no action at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 164 RESOLUTION UPDATING VALUE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY AS OF THE DATE OF TAKING After discussion, Resolution No. 164 was adopted by motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 165 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUES FOR DISPOSITION OF LAND - PROJECT ARK. R-105 After discussion, Resolution No. 165 was adopted by motion of Mr. Underwood, seconded by Mr. Morgan, and carried unanimously. There being no further business, Mr. Whillock, Chairman, adjourned the meeting. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY • RESOLUTION NO. 162 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH STRUCTURAL ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville is engaging in demolition work on the north side of Center Street, and; WHEREAS, there is some doubt as to the stability of the west wall of First Federal Savings and Loan, and; WHEREAS, our work involves removing a building which touches said wall: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Housing Authority employ Neal Albright. a structural engineer, to determine the strength of this wall and to submit recommendations for us to follow. Passed and approved this ' Pa day of ATTEST: (caou SECRETARY 1974. THE HOUSING AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN • so RESOLUTION NO. 163 RESOLUTION TO CHARGEcOFF DELINQUENT RENTS A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizing the charge off of delinquent rent of certain former tenants in the ARK. 97-1 Project for period October 1, 1973 to September 30, 1974. WHEREAS, in accordance with the Accounting Handbook RHM 7510.0, Chapter 3, Section 13, certain past due accounts in the ARK. 97-1 Low Rent Housing Project are considered uncollectable and all means of collections have been exhausted, and there is no reasonable prospect of collection of such delinquent rents and that the probable cost of further efforts to collect said rents would not be warranted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, THAT: 1. The rents in the amounts designated, due from the former tenants listed on the attached sheet are hereby authorized to be charged off.. iG� v , THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS Passed and approved this 1 W-14, day of ATTEST: .,e1 Lir SECRETARY 1974. CHAIRMA • ATTACHMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 163 PRIOR APT. NO. NAME 7-8 Eileen Starr 8-A Donna Dorsey 9-B Ramona Mobley 11-A Jeanne Brown 11-C Debra Ann Lackey 12-A Elizabeth Courtney 13-A Velta Landelius 14-B John Head 15-A Mary Lou White 16-B Nancy Brown 23-A Eveline Pense 24-A Diana Schneider 24-D Carol Hudson 25-D Bill Willis 28-B Alice Blackburn 29-A Raymond Maynard 29-C Debra Evans 29-C Ernie Chandler 30-A Curtis Dabney 30-D Evelyn Keen TOTAL AMOUNT $ 49.73 38.03 3.28 26.23 73.20 9.31 12.53 61.48 4.50 18.81 1.81 111.51 15.11 30.01 229.13 1.35 5.40 6.65 211.18 1.89 $911.14 . • •REGION VI Federal Building 819 Taylor Street Fort Worth, Telma 70102 • DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LITTLE ROCK AREA OFFICE UNION NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, ONE UNION NATIONAL PLAZA LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 September 12, 1974 Mr. Robert L. Dugan Executive Director, Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville #1 North School Avenue Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 • IN REPLY REFER TOt 6.2S Dear Mr. Dugan: In response to your inquiry concerning the effect of the recognition of the Old Post Office Building by the National Register of Historic Places, it appears that such action directly influences the demolition of the property. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is much more interested in the preservation of historic property than demolition of same, especially with the recent emphasis on the Bicen- tennial Celebration. It may be possible that with the historic designation the "fair market value" or "highest and best use value" could be adjusted. We are researching this possibility. Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt has offered his assistance in getting an administrative determination from HUD in Washington regard- ing this matter. Regardless, the responsibility for initiating a change in the present plan calling for demolition of the Old Post Office Building rests with the Fayetteville Housing Authority. Any proposed change that is consistent with the intent of the urban renewal program and can be accomplished within the approved funding will be given careful consideration by this office. Sincerely, Sterling R. Cockrill, Jr. Acting Area Director cc: Ms. Pat Donat. Honorable J. William Fulbright Mr. Donald F. Grimes Honorable John Paul Hammerschmidt Honorable Russell T. Purdy Mr. Frank Sharp Mr. Carl S. Whillock • FAYETTEVILLE, AR,iANSAS P. 0. DRAWER F September 16, 1974 OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER Fayetteville Housing Authority 1 North School Avenue Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Gentlemen: 72701 (5011 521.7700 As you are aware, the City of Fayetteville is interested in acquiring the Old Post Office Building located in the center of the Fayetteville City Square for use as a Municipal Building - Civic Center. You are also aware that the building has recently been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. This letter is being forwarded to you in behalf of the Fayetteville City Board of Directors to request that the Housing Authority take every possible action to have the title to the Old Post Office Building transferred to the City of Fayetteville for the sum of $1.00. Rough estimates indicate that it will require from $150,000 to $200,000 to restore and remodel the interior of the Old Post Office to make it a suit- able Municipal Building. In view of these restoration costs, we do not feel it is economically feasible for the City to pay for acquisition of the structure. As indicated by a petition containing more than 5,000 signatures, there is a growing amount of local interest in maintaining this historic old structure for public use purposes. It is our very strong feeling that the restoration of this building for use as a Municipal Building - Civic Center is much more in keeping with HUD's intent and purposes than the proposed demolition of the structure and conversion of the site into a park area. We will sincerely appreciate your assistance and cooperation in this matter. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Russell T. Purdy Mayor For the Fayetteville City Board of Directors RTP:dg:id • • RESOLUTION NO. 164 RESOLUTION UPDATING VALUE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY AS OF THE DATE OF TAKING WHEREAS, parcel 17-1 was condemned by the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville for the amount of $30,250.00 based on older appraisals, and; WHEREAS, a new appraisal, as of the date of taking, 4/9/73, has been made; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville that the value of parcel 17-1 be updated to establish a fair market value of $32,675.00. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS IS DAY OF , 1974. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ATTEST: RIC Ih �fn SECRETARY CHAIRMA • • • RESOLUTION NO. 165 • • A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUES FOR DISPOSITION OF LAND - PROJECT ARK. R-105 WHEREAS, the Housing Authority proposes to make available for redevelopment certain lands in the aforementioned project; and WHEREAS, three re -use appraisals have been made of said land. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: 1. The attached listing of parcel and values are hereby established and adopted. 2. The Director is hereby authorized and instructed to prepare and submit said values to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by proclaimer certificate. 3. The Authority shall proceed to solicit and accept proposals for redevelopment on said parcels in accordance with the requirements of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1974. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN ATTEST: • SCHEDULE OF DISPOSITION TRACTS AND VALUES FOR RESOLUTION NO. 165 First Second Third Market Parcel Sq. Ft. Appraisal Appraisal Appraisal Value R -4A 7,950 21,862 16,000 15,100 15,100