JOINT COMMITTEE ON REDEVELOPMENT OF ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED HOMES

Agenda

1. Review and approval of the April 28th meeting minutes.
2. Communication from the Department of City Development on Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund Activities.
3. Communication from the Department of City Development on the Lease-to-Own Program.
4. Communication from the Department of City Development on the Strong Home Loan Program.
5. Communication from the Department of City Development on the status of the Homes MKE 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 on the Compliance Loan Program.
8. Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to demolition and deconstruction.
9. Communication from various departments on the proposed 2026 budget appropriations relating to housing.
10. Communication from various departments regarding the city’s plan to develop single family and duplex housing stock, including the raze and revive program.
11. Communication from the City Attorney's Office regarding updates on neighborhood revitalization litigation.
12. Public Comment.
13. Set next meeting date.
14. 241446 Communication relating to the 2025 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.
    Communication
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