Create program to fix up blighted and vacant houses
In Plain English
Richmond has many empty and rundown houses that hurt neighborhood safety and property values. The city wants to partner with Richmond Community Foundation to start a rehabilitation program. If approved, the program would repair these distressed properties and get them back into use as homes.
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Votes
Adopt the item as presented
Approve the original motion and add Mayor McLaughlin's suggestions and direct staff to address each suggestion and explain why the points are not practical
Approve the item as presented and direct staff to evaluate all suggestions/points made by Mayor McLaughlin and bring back the suggestions/points that are deemed reasonable
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