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Land Bank updates Blight Elimination work; warns some projects may miss Sept. 1 grant deadline
Summary
Authority reviewed status of blight-elimination properties, noting coordination with DTE and Republic Services and concern that work at 141 Washington Street may not be completed by the Sept. 1, 2026 grant deadline, which could leave grant funds unused for incomplete work.
Chair Rachel Nelson provided an update on remaining Blight Elimination projects and the Authority discussed coordination and completion risks. Members heard that 267 3rd Street (Round 3) requires continued coordination with DTE Energy for utility service; 518 1st Street (Round 4) remains pending removal and material testing by Republic Services; and 141 Washington Street (Round 4) raised concern that planned work may not finish by the Sept. 1, 2026 grant deadline, potentially leaving some eligible reimbursement unclaimed.
The Authority agreed to seek a special work session with Jim Tischler of the State Land Bank Authority to discuss the use of County appropriation funds and to include other relevant parties. "There is concern that all planned work may not be completed by the September 1, 2026 deadline," the minutes record. Members discussed possible impacts on grant reimbursements and next steps for coordination with utility and remediation contractors.
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