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Council authorizes review and limited acceptance of Wayne County foreclosures under first-refusal
Summary
The council authorized the administration to review and accept or reject up to 15 foreclosed properties offered by Wayne County under the city's first right of refusal, with direction that the mayor may make expeditious decisions in time-sensitive cases and that the administration provide assessments prior to purchase.
Council voted to authorize the administration to exercise the city's first right of refusal on a package of foreclosed properties offered by Wayne County, subject to review and not to exceed fair market value. The motion authorizes the mayor and relevant staff to take timely steps where calendar constraints require rapid response and directs staff to return with assessments on each parcel.
Corporation Counsel Gary T. Miyake explained that some foreclosed properties require payment at fair market value because the former owner filed a claim with the county; others are available at the county's minimum bid. Council members emphasized the desire to acquire properties that can be transferred to owner-occupants rather than simply adding to a land bank. Administration noted an extended deadline from Wayne County but stressed the need for expedited review; the motion passed unanimously.
