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
Substitute motion · Official minutes
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
6 aye · 1 nay
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond approved a partnership with the Richmond Community Foundation to rehabilitate empty and rundown houses throughout the city. The program aims to repair distressed properties and return them to use as homes, which should improve neighborhood safety and property values. The council passed the measure with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Boozé dissenting. The motion also directs city staff to review suggestions made by Mayor McLaughlin during the discussion and bring back any reasonable recommendations for consideration.
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Motion · Official minutes
Adopt the item as presented
Substitute motion · Official minutes
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
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Richmond Community Foundation's Housing Rehabilitation Program and social impact bonds
Presentation on the Richmond Housing Renovation Program
Richmond Community Foundation Brownfields Grant
Richmond CARES Program guidelines resolution
EPA Grant-funded contract with Richmond Community Foundation