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By HOLLY MATTHEWS Herald Staff Writer The Titusville Redevelopment Authority during a regular meeting last night announced that bids for demolition work in the Golden Days renewal area will be sought beginning May 15. At that time the authority will begin advertising for a demolition contractor. The authority must advertise for two weeks and then wait a 10- day period before opening bids. The demolition contract will cover the entire demolition project. Golden Days will be released for demolition in four parcels, probably in July, September, October and March. It was noted that contractors will be given an estimated release time map. 10 Living There The authority briefly discussed vacate notices which will be sent to the present 10 residential tenants of the area prior to demolition work. It was noted that two have been issued at this time for the first phase of demolition. Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Stanley Bayless III reported on the salvage program under way in the Golden Days Area. The authority contracted with several local persons who removed items from vacated properties, moved them to the former site of the Ford garage and are selling the items on a percentage basis with the authority. $1,788 Collected Bayless reported that the project to date has grossed $1,788, with a little over $1,000 going to the authority. He noted that a few items in cluding sinks remain for sale. The sale of the items will end when the demolition specifications are let for bid. The authority members voted to pay an invoice of $1,553 from Robinson-Conner Insurance Co. to cover liability policy for the Golden Days renewal area. The policy covers bodily damage oc curring in the area, and is an extension of the policy which covers the Redevelopment Authority offices in the WTIV building. Progress Report Bayless told the authority that representatives from Harrisburg audited the Public Employment Program in Titusville, which is ad ministered by the authority. It was reported that the Program here is in excellent condition. Bayless said the representatives said the local program is one of the top PEP programs, even the top one, in the state. An amendatory to the Golden Days renewal project was approved last night. The amendatory concerns a triangle of land bordered by Franklin Street, Oil Creek and the Penn Central tracks just south of the project area. May Expand It is hoped that the small area can be included in the Golden Days project. To in clude the land, the authority can either expand its program under the present budget or seek an increased grant. Bayless reported that it is uncertain whether a request for more money would be approved at this time, but it was agreed that as a first measure, the request would be made. Bayless told the members he was pleased with the turn out at last Wednesday's meeting sponsored by the housing and redevelopment authorities to discuss the possibility of the city ob taining special revenue sharing funds for community development. Representat ives of the planning com mission and City Council also attended this session. Discussed Sharing Bayless gave the members additional printed information concerning the special revenue sharing funds and noted that a complete copy of the Better Communities Act, which will be the enabling legislation, is available for review at the authority of fices. In other business, the redevelopment group ap proved the renewal of a consulting contract for a one year period. A $400 contract for a re-use review appraisal on seven properties in the Golden Days area was also approved.
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Titusville Herald
Titusville, Pennsylvania, US
Tue, May 08, 1973
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