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Commission deadlocks on $2M land-bank housing MOU; directs staff to return with revised proposal
Summary
Albany commissioners debated but did not approve a proposed $2 million memorandum of understanding that would let the Albany‑Dougherty Land Bank use city ARPA funds for a homeownership incentive program.
The Albany City Commission debated policy direction for a $2 million homeownership incentive proposal with the Albany‑Dougherty Land Bank but did not adopt an allocation plan, sending staff back to negotiate revisions with the land bank.
At issue was a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would direct American Rescue Plan Act funds to a land-bank program intended to support home purchases and construction near city investments. The original MOU language permitted the land bank to use city funds in areas "near…
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