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Council approves interlocal agreement to create a regional land bank for St. Joseph County
Summary
The council voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement creating a regional land bank with St. Joseph County and the regional council (MCOG). City staff said the land bank will speed acquisition and disposition of vacant, blighted parcels and will be supported by philanthropic endowment funding and city startup support.
The South Bend Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement to form a regional land bank with St. Joseph County and the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MCOG).
Joe Molner, deputy director of community investment, told the council the land bank is designed to acquire, clear title and repurpose vacant or blighted parcels so they can return to productive use. He said the city acquired hundreds of lots through ad hoc efforts in recent years but that a formal land bank would be more efficient at clearing…
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