1. Michigan Community Resources Tuesday, July 8, 2014

2. Overview What is a Land Bank Background on the Detroit Land Bank
Detroit Land Bank Activities
Consolidate public ownership
Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) demolition
Nuisance Abatement
Sales
Community Engagement

3. What is a Land Bank?
A land bank is a public authority created to efficiently acquire, hold, manage, develop, and dispose of vacant and abandoned properties.
State law: The Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority Act (PA 258 of 2003) creates land banks in Michigan.
A few special powers:
Hold land tax free
Clear title

4. Background on DLBA
2003 Michigan Land Bank Act signed into law July 2008 City Council approves creation of DLBA Sept 2008 State and City enter into IGA creating DLBA July 2009 First DLBA Board meeting April 2010 First staff person / E.D. hired _______ Dec 2013 New IGA between State and City Jan 2014 New DLBA Board New DLBA Executive Director Feb – present New DLBA staff

5. Hardest Hit Fund $52.3 Million from US Dept of Treasury
Demolish at least 4,500 blighted houses in Detroit
Program Restrictions:
residential structures
owned by the DLBA
within HHF target areas
Deadline: spend by April 30, 2015 (or lose the money)

6. Hardest Hit Fund Target Areas

7. Hardest Hit Fund Demo Process

8. Nuisance Abatement Program

9. Nuisance Abatement Program
Criteria:
Vacant
Nuisance
Boarded, open, abandoned and/or neglected
Process:
Properties are “postered” – 72 hours to contact DLBA to avoid lawsuit
Lawsuit is filed, notice of lawsuit is posted on the property
Owners have an opportunity to appear in court. [“Blight Docket” established in Wayne County Circuit Court by the Chief Judge]
Owners that fail to respond are subject to a default judgment
Transfer of title enables abatement through sale of the property to a purchaser who must rehabilitate the premises within six months or through demolition if necessary
The end result is a revitalized community, free of drug activity and neglected buildings, in which children can safely play or go to school.

10. Sales
• Auction
• Side Lot Program
• Community Partnership Agreements

11. Sales: Auction Started with remaining NSP properties
NAP properties will be added
Currently auctioning 2 homes a day
Starting bid: $1,000
All homes require work
6 months to rehab or lose the house (deed in escrow)

12. Sales: Side Lot Program
Eligible Residents will be able to go to and purchase a side lot
Residents must own an occupied house next door to a DLBA owned vacant lot and be current on their taxes
Side lots will cost $100, which will be charged online
Deeds available for pickup at your District Managers Office
Will be launched in mid-late July

13. Sales: Community Partnership Agreements
Nonprofit, faith based or community development organization
Three Types of Community Partnerships:
1. Endorsing Partner
2. Blight Removal Partner
3. Redevelopment Partner
Will be launched in July

14. Community Engagement Department of Neighborhoods Partnership
Focus on blight (training by DLBA)
Disseminate DLBA information to public
Receive resident input to inform DLBA priorities and guide DLBA actions
Equip Community Groups with Information
Blexting
Community Presentation
Website and Social media

15. Community Engagement: DON
District Manager
Assistant District Manager 1
Stephanie Young )
Reggie Davis ) 2
Kim Tandy )
Sean Davis ) 3
Garry Bulluck )
Ray ) 4
Odell Tate )
Toson Knight ) 5
Vince Keenan )
Erinn ) 6
Rico )
Ninfa ) 7
Marshall Bullock )
Mona Ali , )

16. Questions?
Mike Brady, Director of Policy and Community Engagement Charity Dean, Community Relations Manager Darryl Earl, Property Disposition Specialist Like us on Facebook (