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Council declares two transitional-housing properties surplus; city to sell one and convey one to Leah’s Hope
Summary
Midwest City Council voted to declare two single-family properties used in the city’s transitional housing program surplus, authorizing sale of one property and conveyance of the other to local nonprofit Leah’s Hope. Mayor recused himself from the vote because his wife serves on Leah’s Hope’s board.
Vice Mayor Pat Byrne presided over discussion after Mayor Matt recused himself from item 6. City staff introduced a proposal to declare two of the city’s five transitional housing program properties surplus and to authorize officials to execute contracts implementing the dispositions.
A city staff member described the program’s 28-year history of providing transitional housing and case management but said rent revenue no longer sustains the program. “We can't support the program on rent revenue anymore,” the staff presenter said, and recommended surplus of most properties.
The staff member…
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