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Home My WebLink About1975-05-21 - Minutes - Archive• • • 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., Wednesday, May 21, 1975, in the office of the Authority, N1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mr. Gould, Chairman, called the meeting to order. On roll call the following members were present: Commissioners: Gould, Clinton, Underwood, Morgan, Taylor Commissioners Absent: None Others Present: Bromo Wilson, Delbert Allen, Tammy Reed (Springdale News), Frank Sharp, Hugh Kincaid, Mayor Marion Orton There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted: The Minutes of the April 16, 1975 Regular Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. The April Financial Statement was approved by motion of Mr. Underwood, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 182 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MODERNIZATION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100 TO INSTALL GAS METERS ON SITES A E B Mr. Wilson explained the resolution to the Board. HUD has allotted $4,100 to the Housing Authority to install gas check meters on Sites A and B. These will serve the same purpose as the electrical meters already in use on these sites. The tenants will be allowed a certain amount of gas, and any excess they use will be charged to them. After discussion, Resolution No. 182 was approved by motion of Mr. Underwood, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 183 RESOLUTION AWARDING DEMOLITION CONTRACT ON PARCELS 26-D, 28-A, 28-B, 28-F, 28-G, 28-H, 28-1-1-2, 30-B, 30-C, 30-D, and 30-E On May 7, 1975, the Housing Authority opened bids for demolition of these parcels. Mr. Delbert Allen gave the range of bids that came in. The bids ranged from $38,500 to $19,000, the lowest bid being from Pickering Demolition Inc. The Notice to Proceed will be sent to Pickering Demolition stating that demolition must proceed on or before 4 • June 2, 1975. The contractor will have ninety (90) days from the notice • to proceed to complete demolition. • After discussion, Resolution No. 183 was approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 184 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH JIM SULLIVAN FOR A REUSE APPRAISAL ON PARCEL C-8, THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING Mr. Wilson explained that there needs to be a second appraisal on the Old Post Office Building. After discussion, Resolution No. 184 was approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 185 RESOLUTION UPDATING VALUE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY AS OF THE DATE OF TAKING Mr. Kincaid explained the Resolution to the Board. After discussion, Resolution No. 185 was approved by motion of Mr. Underwood, seconded by Mr. Morgan, and carried unanimously. Mr. Gould read a letter to the Board from Uptown School, a dropout center operated by the Fayetteville Public Schools. They are looking for a building to expand their facilities to they can handle more students. They are interested in leasing the building at 21 North West Street (Parcel No. 21-A). Mr. Kincaid stated that the Board could rent the building on a temporary basis or sell it. If sold, the building must be brought up to HUD standards by the purchaser. Action on this matter was postponed until Mr. Kincaid and Mr. Dugan could check the legal aspects. The Board instructed the Housing Authority staff to answer the letter from Uptown School. There was then a discussion of the paper being distributed to the public showing the conceptual treatment of the center square. The Commissioners read some of the responses that have come in on this plan. Mr. Clinton suggested making copies of these responses for the City and the architectural groups. There being norfurther business, the meeting was adjourned. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS • l‘tit)/ AN ATTEST: SLCREI Y CH • • • RESOLUTION NO. 1 8 a RESOLUTION APPROVING A MODERNIZATION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100 TO INSTALL GAS METERS ON SITES A & B WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Housing Authority finds it necessary to install 82 gas meters on Sites A and 8, and; WHEREAS, it is impossible to do this from current operating funds, and; WHEREAS, the installation of these meters meets HUD criteria for eligible modernization funding, and; WHEREAS, the requested amount of $4,100 represents the best estimate of modernization costs; Fri: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Fayetteville Housing Authority that the Executive Director enter into application to HUD for modernization funds of $41100.00 to install 82 gas meters on Sites A and B. The Fayetteville Housing Authority also resolves to comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements concomitant to such funding. To the greatestee$tent feasible the Housing Authority also resolves to provide training and employment opportunities to lower income persons residing in the area of the project, including residents, and shall award contracts for work to businesses which are located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project. The Housing Authority shall also correct any management practices which may adversely affect the successful and timely completion of the modernization work. Passed and approved this 2 / day of /71/4/11 , 1975. ATTEST: SECRETARY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMA • • • RESOLUTION NO. 183 RESOLUTION AWARDING DEMOLITION CONTRACT ON PARCELS 26-D, 28-A, 28-B, 28-F, 28-G, 28-H, 28-1-1-2, 30-B, 30-C, 30-D, & 30-E WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville has opened bids on May 7„ 1975, for the demolition of the structures on parcels 26-D, 28-A, 28-B, 28-F, 28-G, 28-H, 28-1-1-2, 30-B, 30-C, 30-D, and 30-E, and; WHEREAS, the Pickering Demolition, Inc., is the low bidder with a bid of $19,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville enter into a contract with the Pickering Demolition Co. for the demolition of these structures. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS o2I DAY OF M41 , 1975• ATTEST: SECRETARY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN r RESOLUTION NO. /ry RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH JIM SULLIVAN FOR A REUSE APPRAISAL ON PARCEL C-8, THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING WHEREAS, it appears that the Old Post Office will not be demolished, and; WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has shown an interest in purchasing the old building for office space, and; WHEREAS, the Department of HUD requires reuse appraisal before selling; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fayetteville Housing Authority enter into a Contract for a Reuse Appraisal with Jim Sullivan on Parcel C-8, the Old Post Office Building. Passed and approved this 0.2.../ day of /y)4 -y , 1975. ATTEST: SECRETARY • HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN • • RESOLUTION NO. ; g RESOLUTION UPDATING VALUE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY AS OF THE DATE OF TAKING WHEREAS, parcel 18-H was condemned by the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville for the amount of $22,000.00 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 18-H be updated to establish a fair market value of $24,400.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contract for purchase of said parcel, dated April 17, 1975, is hereby approved, ratified, and confirmed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21 DAY OF May ATTEST: R�P,�� SECRETARY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 1975.