Commission authorizes purchase of two tax-reverted lots for demolition using CDBG funds
May 20, 2024 | Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan
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The Mount Clemens City Commission voted to authorize the city to buy two tax-reverted properties from the Macomb County Treasurer's Office for a combined price of $14,979.55.
City administration described the request as follows: the city will purchase 127 Court for $8,497.58 and 88 Gibbs for $6,481.97, then use Community Development Block Grant funds to demolish the structures in order to stabilize and improve property values. Staff told the commission the city attorney will review title work and paperwork prior to finalizing the purchases.
Commissioner Bunton moved to approve the purchase and the motion was seconded. Commissioner Manser called the purchases "good news for the community," noting the potential neighborhood benefits and that CDBG dollars will be used for demolition work on additional homes in the broader area.
The motion passed on roll call.
Why it matters: The purchases target blighted properties and allocate CDBG resources for demolition intended to stabilize nearby property values. The recorded purchase prices and funding source were stated on the record, and the city attorney will complete necessary title reviews before closing.
What's next: Staff will complete title and paperwork review and proceed with acquisition steps; demolition plans will be funded through CDBG, per the administration's presentation.
City administration described the request as follows: the city will purchase 127 Court for $8,497.58 and 88 Gibbs for $6,481.97, then use Community Development Block Grant funds to demolish the structures in order to stabilize and improve property values. Staff told the commission the city attorney will review title work and paperwork prior to finalizing the purchases.
Commissioner Bunton moved to approve the purchase and the motion was seconded. Commissioner Manser called the purchases "good news for the community," noting the potential neighborhood benefits and that CDBG dollars will be used for demolition work on additional homes in the broader area.
The motion passed on roll call.
Why it matters: The purchases target blighted properties and allocate CDBG resources for demolition intended to stabilize nearby property values. The recorded purchase prices and funding source were stated on the record, and the city attorney will complete necessary title reviews before closing.
What's next: Staff will complete title and paperwork review and proceed with acquisition steps; demolition plans will be funded through CDBG, per the administration's presentation.
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