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City, Interfaith Housing propose demolition pilot to remove dilapidated residences; $177,500 sought for 2026
Summary
City staff and Interfaith Housing presented a proposed Residential Revitalization Program to acquire and demolish dilapidated homes and transfer lots to the land bank. Staff seeks $177,500 to remove an estimated 10 properties in a 2026 pilot; council received the proposal for comment and will consider formal approval in the budget process.
City staff and Interfaith Housing and Community Services presented a proposed Hutchinson Residential Revitalization Program that would enable a nonprofit partner to acquire and demolish severely dilapidated residential properties and transfer cleared lots to the city land bank for redevelopment.
Matt Williams, director of community development, said the program is designed to streamline remediation of unsafe properties by reducing the need for lengthy public hearings and tax-delinquency processes. “Residential property selected for the program will be based on…
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