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Council approves sale of two vacant lots on Jesse Street to local builder
Summary
Pontiac council approved the sale of two city-owned vacant lots on Jesse Street to a local developer (Regina Campbell) at half the comparable SEV rate, with the developer proposing to build two single-family homes; council adopted the resolutions April 29.
The Pontiac City Council on April 29 adopted resolutions authorizing the sale of two city-owned vacant lots on Jesse Street to a local homebuilder, Regina Campbell, who intends to construct two single‑family homes on the parcels.
City staff said the lots (each roughly 40 feet wide and about 110–112 feet deep) have no separate SEV (State Equalized Value) because they are city parcels, and the administration proposed selling both lots at half the SEV of comparable properties in the neighborhood. Council discussed and approved the sales on unanimous roll-call.
Why it matters: The administration and several council members framed the action as an opportunity to add attainable, owner-occupied housing to a market that lacks ready inventory. Council members signaled interest in accelerating infill housing and noted the buyer has local building experience.
What’s next: Staff will finalize sale paperwork and the buyer plans to submit building permits and construction schedules. The sale approvals included standard conditions such as meeting building-code inspections and permit requirements before occupancy.
Speakers quoted
Regina Campbell (applicant, cited in staff presentation): "She intends to build two single family homes on them." (presentation summary from staff packet)
