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Minutes and financials
The board approved the July meeting minutes and the August financial reports by voice votes. Staff noted accounting changes that now show pending grant draw amounts sooner in the monthly statements; staff said one outstanding issue is a $7,500 timing deficit that will be covered when a reimbursement request is submitted.

Davis Street sale price
The board approved a recommended sale price of $152,000 for 1839 Davis Street and amended the resolution to allow staff to negotiate within 10% up or down of that figure without returning to the board. Staff said the price was set after comparative market analysis and that the house will be advertised and listed; staff also described owner-occupancy and income-verification requirements for some houses depending on funding source.

201 East Miller Street variance
The board authorized staff to apply for a zoning variance for 201 East Miller Street to pursue an infill project. Staff said the site requires minor setback variances and that the Land Bank must submit drawings and a zoning-board application; the board approved a resolution permitting staff to move forward with the variance application.

Property pipeline and construction updates
Board members received project updates on several properties:
- 406 South Walnut Street: construction underway; contractor expected to finish major work within two to four weeks with final cleaning after that.
- 823 Johnson Street: asbestos abatement complete; staff will issue an RFP for construction and bring contractor proposals to the board.
- 450 Underwood and another new-construction site: foundations and footers in progress; Underwood expected to be higher-resale-value in its neighborhood.
- Demo and acquisition work: 224 Westacre Street is demolished; other demo projects in process. Staff said some demo costs and unusual site conditions (collapsed cisterns, septic tank issues) required additional work and coordination with demo contractors on cost-sharing.

Potential donations and tax-delinquent properties
Staff reported inquiries from owners offering to donate two multifamily, tax-delinquent properties (324 West Fourth and 416 West Third) but said both appear to be fire damaged or to have structural/foundation problems that would likely require demolition. The board asked staff to return with precise figures for unpaid taxes, liens, and estimated demolition costs before deciding whether to accept donation/acquisition offers.

Other actions and programs
The board discussed and heard updates on the vacant rental program application (see separate action), the state Land Bank Initiative funding round, and the Land Bank’s contractor training pilot. Staff reported the contractor training pilot launched with 15 participants and will run for 9 weeks, with a graduation and contractor reception planned in week 10 to connect trainees to hiring contractors.

Votes at a glance
- Approve July minutes: approved (voice vote).
- Approve August financials: approved (voice vote).
- Approve $148,000 change order for 325 Weber Place: approved (voice vote; details in separate article).
- Approve sale price for 1839 Davis Street at $152,000 (±10% negotiable): approved (voice vote).
- Authorize variance application for 201 East Miller Street: approved (voice vote).
- Support Arbor’s vacant rental program and set aside up to $50,000: approved (voice vote).
- Accept $100,000 operating award and authorize application to New York Land Bank Initiative: approved (voice vote).

Board members requested staff provide more specific cost estimates, contract paperwork (change orders), and documentation of unpaid taxes and liens where properties are offered for donation or sale. The board scheduled property walk-throughs and follow-up items for the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chemung County - Chemung County Landbank","oneSentenceSummary","At its most recent meeting the Chemung County Land Bank approved minutes and financials, set a $152,000 listing price (negotiable within 10%) for 1839 Davis Street, authorized a variance application for 201 East Miller Street, and reviewed updates on multiple construction and demolition projects across Elmira.","taxTitle","Chemung County, New York","taxId",12531,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6471805,"Land Bank backs Arbor application, commits up to $50,000 to vacant-rental program and accepts $100,000 operating award",396,3326000,3722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777488-048198d874b77f20e88074303fa0c3d1&start=3326&end=3722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777488-048198d874b77f20e88074303fa0c3d1/thumbnail_3326000.jpg","/articles/6471805/Chemung-County/New-York/Land-Bank-backs-Arbor-application-commits-up-to-50000-to-vacant-rental-program-and-accepts-100000-operating-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471805-c32481b5a5bad490b2ec1936d3f5a544/orig.mp4?Expires=1775852733&Signature=NknChhbwj-Jo2dUcqoxdpSHn-ND2yzmjtOsGK1nQcFyGbbWgMafv1twjMguPMW82Hn9l2ewn99OJiaNxWAQIkBTgnM8BLVkNO7eFRQLp5qQcjgLsr66Qm5oweRd6xSw8wqGdzNJQOiCZYSYa~Jqhu20vqr6HGXSjhDhQvyUnLdMy-iGOJ7jAoDL5Qk7yCvUAYYn438UVJdzrDmRQYL2j8BgWe8ypKxtDBJL~ciNIXdkamytpO8rY9Yz126OOXV0ko-vhlOItEbGnOJWES4JUcve7PaZRupu~82DnnaGJJJ8G99vWTV~MmbzjsEPxvKRqoUVsDpAlb4PlHo4E1KIzDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chemung County Land Bank voted to support Arbor Housing and Development’s application to the state’s vacant rental program and said it will set aside up to $50,000 toward rehabilitation efforts if the application is funded.

Arbor’s application seeks funding to bring vacant, uninhabitable rental units back online across Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler counties. The Land Bank’s letter of support, read to the board, states the Land Bank will “set aside $50,000 towards repair and rehabilitation efforts, bringing vacant rental units online to increase the supply of needed apartments through Chemung County.” Board members clarified that committing $50,000 does not obligate the Land Bank to expend the full amount immediately; it is a pledge of funding support if Arbor’s application is approved.

In a separate action the Land Bank accepted a $100,000 award for operating costs (part of prior rounds of the New York Land Bank Initiative) and authorized staff to apply for a new round of the state’s Land Bank property services funding, which includes stand-alone development, property acquisition, rehabilitation and small rental repair programs. Staff said the Land Bank could apply for a package of programming and up to $2 million overall under the initiative; the board instructed staff to prepare budgets and come back with a detailed application.

Board members discussed program mechanics, compliance and administration. Arbor’s staff said Arbor will lead program delivery and long-term regulatory compliance for rental and homeowner programs; the Land Bank would be a local administrator and pass through funds where appropriate. The vacant-rental program, as described to the board, would provide $50,000 to $75,000 per unit depending on income restrictions, with a 10-year regulatory compliance requirement for recipients.

The vote to support Arbor’s application and the vote to accept the $100,000 operating award both passed on voice votes. Board members said they would negotiate memoranda of understanding to set roles, monitoring, and administrative fees before funds are spent.

Board members also discussed larger state funding opportunities, including a home-repair component that can reach households above traditional program income caps (up to 120% AMI was mentioned as a possible target for a separate owner-occupied repair stream). Staff said some programs in the Land Bank Initiative and related rounds are restricted to land banks as applicants and that Arbor would act as an implementation partner where the Land Bank needs a delivery partner for long-term compliance and intake.

The board asked staff to return with draft MOUs and budget details to guide any eventual expenditures and to ensure monitoring responsibilities are clear before money is disbursed.","The Chemung County Land Bank voted to support Arbor Housing’s vacant-rental program application by committing up to $50,000, accepted a new $100,000 award for operating costs, and authorized applications for the New York Land Bank Initiative funding stream.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6471809,"Land Bank approves $148,000 change order for 325 Weber Place rehab",218,535000,753000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777488-048198d874b77f20e88074303fa0c3d1&start=535&end=753","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777488-048198d874b77f20e88074303fa0c3d1/thumbnail_535000.jpg","/articles/6471809/Chemung-County/New-York/Land-Bank-approves-148000-change-order-for-325-Weber-Place-rehab","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471809-96a5758c5bb4684e6dd7c551f056e6f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775852733&Signature=QADuvQlEBfeM8RZ2kDqiHUpZhI9ZcaGz8Y3r8yC3QRr1A6StXLNCYLFyGI3eUu~edJUB~2GzIIjg9yBS2ThY3vpl9vS2x0pwcy3hk-UZv3OuyLGV7xgDXvK6l5ltbebC61AKFvB~DRUzAjTX9Ujw8ISHbGWLQaBtRd2DO6rOp-Jzpm6-I4YCLQdqh7C0i~JpRpJu-9C9~N4oDCaikFl00WRy9P3nPq89vlkBEmyX4i2AGkEsw2iB1E7FxNuG5gFjWoqN5vzqtjf-ZYVLVWhF6xUKGusmHd6bqhe3Z3Vmsu~liv0XY~8e9zGeIylHfFETdb46VgUfOV-uO9IBpoaoHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chemung County Land Bank voted to approve a $148,000 change order for rehabilitation work at 325 Weber Place after contractors uncovered unexpected foundation and utility repairs.

Board members were told the project is about 27.5% complete and that roughly half of the current change-order work is already finished. Contractors described the additional scope as underpinning and saw-cutting the slab perimeter to remove and reconstruct footings, extended excavation labor, and replacement of ductwork, electrical trunking and utility connections that were damaged or crushed when the house was lifted for repairs. One contractor summarized the work as requiring a new trunk from the furnace “all the way up” and additional rebar and floor extension to tie into the reconstructed footings.

The Land Bank’s construction manager said crews had to dig under the structure in tight conditions, which increased excavator hours and labor costs. He reported that some of the added excavation and labor ran about $7,000–$7,500; other items in the change order included replacement of utilities and reattachment work that had been assumed in the original proposal but whose components were found to be damaged.

Board members pressed staff on whether the extra cost would be reimbursable through HOME/CDBG-style home funds. Emma Moran, director of community development for the City of Elmira, told the board that expenses incurred earlier than the program’s eligible date would not qualify: “We wouldn’t be able to use anything earlier than July 1. Any expenses July 1…so ’25, you could see.” She added that environmental reviews completed before July 1 would remain valid for reimbursement, provided all required documentation is in the project file and the state historic preservation (SHPO) clearance is completed where necessary.

Members also noted prior change orders to the project: a June change order of $64,000 was discussed in the meeting as well as base contract adjustments already paid; the new $148,000 change order would be added on top of those amounts. Board members and contractors said rehabilitating the existing structure still appeared less costly than demolishing and building new: one participant estimated new construction could run roughly $280,000 plus $40,000 for demolition, while rehabilitation remained the lower-cost option to return the house to the market.

After discussion the board took a voice vote in favor of the change order. A board member asked the contractor to submit the official change-order paperwork so Land Bank staff could complete the administrative approval steps.

The board’s decision authorizes the contractor to proceed under the newly approved scope; staff said they would pursue any available reimbursements and complete required environmental and historic-preservation filings.

This matter arose under a broader construction update for the Land Bank’s pipeline of rehabs and new builds; board members requested updated cost detail and the final change-order paperwork be included in the project file and presented at the next meeting.","The Chemung County Land Bank approved a $148,000 change order to continue rehabilitation at 325 Weber Place after contractors uncovered additional foundation and utility work; board discussed reimbursement eligibility and alternatives before voting to proceed.","actionData","errors"]

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