JOINT COMMITTEE ON REDEVELOPMENT OF ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED HOMES

Monday, April 12, 2021 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Joint Committee on Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes discussed using American Rescue Plan Act funds to support housing initiatives across Milwaukee, focusing on neighborhood stabilization and housing infrastructure. Multiple city departments presented plans for addressing housing challenges, including programs for home loans, lease-to-own options, and neighborhood revitalization strategies.

Key Decisions

  • American Rescue Plan Housing Fund Allocation Discussed, No Final Decision
  • Strong Home Loan Program Review Ongoing Assessment
  • Lease-to-Own Program Evaluation Under Review
  • Neighborhood Demolition and Deconstruction Plans Presentation Received
  • Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund Activities Discussed, No Final Decision
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Agenda

  1. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/246661861 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 246-661-861
  2. Review and approval of the October 12th meeting minutes.
  3. Communication regarding the expenditures, outcomes and results of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Strong Neighborhoods Plan and miscellaneous housing programs with a view to developing city priorities to be funded under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
  4. Discussion regarding the development of the plan and budget for housing initiatives to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
  5. Communication from the Department of City Development on Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund Activities.
  6. Communication from the Department of City Development on the Lease-to-Own Program.
  7. Communication from the Department of City Development on the Strong Home Loan Program.
  8. Communication from the Mayor's Office, Department of City Development, and the City Attorney's Office relating to activities, revenue and expenditures of the Strong Neighborhoods Plan.
  9. Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to the Compliance Loan Program.
  10. Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to demolition and deconstruction.
  11. Communication from the City Attorney's Office regarding updates on neighborhood revitalization litigation.
  12. Public Comment
  13. Set next meeting date.
  14. 201626 Communication relating to the 2021 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.
    Communication
  15. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
  16. Members of the Common Council and its standing committees who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to participate or to gather information. Notice is given that this meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of its standing committees, although they will not take any formal action at this meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
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