JOINT COMMITTEE ON REDEVELOPMENT OF ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED HOMES

Monday, October 9, 2023 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-A

TL;DR

The Joint Committee on Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes met to discuss housing initiatives using $43 million in ARPA funds, including programs to help residents purchase, repair, and maintain homes in the city. Multiple departments presented updates on housing assistance programs aimed at increasing homeownership and neighborhood revitalization.

Key Decisions

  • Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund Activities Discussed
  • Lease-to-Own Program Details Presented
  • Strong Home Loan Program Status Reviewed
  • Down Payment Assistance Program Discussed
  • Neighborhood Demolition and Deconstruction Plans Presented
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Review and approval of the February 6th meeting minutes.
  2. Update from various departments on the $43 million in ARPA funds set aside in Oct. 2021 to be spent on housing.
  3. Communication from the Department of City Development on Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund Activities.
  4. Communication from the Department of City Development on the Lease-to-Own Program.
  5. Communication from the Department of City Development on the Strong Home Loan Program.
  6. Communication from the Department of Department of City Development on the Down Payment Assistance Program.
  7. Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to demolition and deconstruction.
  8. Communication from the City Attorney's Office regarding updates on neighborhood revitalization litigation.
  9. Public Comment
  10. Set next meeting date.
  11. 221527 Communication relating to the 2023 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.
    Communication
  12. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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