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Hocking County Land Bank to apply for state demolition, revitalization funds; board engages staff to prepare application
Summary
The Hocking County Land Bank voted to engage staff to prepare a Department of Development application worth about $230,000 per county for demolition and site revitalization.
The Hocking County Land Bank voted to engage staff to prepare an application for a state demolition and site-revitalization grant that could provide roughly $230,000 per county.
The program, administered through the Department of Development, allows funds to be used for administration, property acquisition, demolition and site revitalization. The application window noted in the meeting runs Oct. 29 through Nov. 19, a period the board described as "short" and requiring quick action.
Board members agreed to designate a lead entity to submit the application and to use existing staff or consultant support to complete application materials. A board member moved to engage a staffer called "Sean" to prepare the application; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
During discussion, members emphasized coordination of calendars for meetings with potential board candidates and the need to act quickly because of the compressed timeline. The board did not specify additional budget authority at the meeting beyond directing staff to pursue the application.
The action taken at the meeting was limited to engaging staff to prepare the grant application. No allocation of the state funds or commitments to acquire particular properties was made at the meeting; those steps would require subsequent decisions and formal approvals.
