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Council previewed purchases of lots for Habitat, transitional housing and Appalachian Service Project
Summary
The finance committee reported first readings authorizing negotiations to purchase properties the city will transfer to Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity and Appalachian Service Project and to acquire a quadplex for CMCSS Families in Transition. Funding will come from the city's HOME entitlement and other community grants.
The council's finance committee on June 26 reported first readings of three ordinances authorizing the mayor or his designee to negotiate purchases of real property to support affordable and transitional housing initiatives.
Michelle Austin, a city housing official, described the proposals. Ordinance 104 authorizes negotiations to purchase two lots on Ford Street to donate to Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity; the city plans to use HOME Investment Partnership…
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