Receive update on city's foreclosure prevention programs

Housing & HomelessnessHousing

In Plain English

City staff will present a report on current programs that help residents avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. The report covers what services the city provides and plans for expanding these efforts. No funding decisions are being made at this meeting.

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Votes

That the City move forward with a $1,000 fine ordinance and implementation plan for 2009-2010 that may include an increase in attorney assistance and Code Enforcement and increase community access to legal services and conclude the legal land trust. Also include a moratorium on eviction of renters, and mandated mediation before foreclosure with lenders and homeowners

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Vice Mayor Lopez
Passed

6 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAbsent
ButtAye
RogersAye
RittermanAye
LopezAye
ViramontesAye