Committee holds hearing on DCA-managed blight fund; seeks more detail before advancing The committee held a hearing on House Bill 753, which would authorize a DCA-administered "Better Georgia Without Blight Fund" using existing grant funds to support local blight remediation. Members raised property-rights, fiscal-note and staffing questions and asked DCA for follow-up before advancing the bill.

House Bill 753 aims to tackle blight in Georgia by creating a fund that utilizes existing grants, but concerns about local government powers and fiscal implications are raising questions.

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Mayor seeks council approval to use ARPA and TIF tools to clear blight in Bessemer Mayor Heather Graham introduced two resolutions (M13, M16) and one ordinance (S16) to direct the Urban Renewal Authority to address blighted parcels on West Northern, acquire two adjacent lots and approve purchase of a block using ARPA interest funds for redevelopment and demolition contracts.

Mayor Heather Graham is taking bold steps to revitalize the blighted Bessemer/West Northern area, proposing significant actions to transform unsafe buildings into community spaces.

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Mesa staff propose $3 million‑a‑year redevelopment pilot to tackle blight and unlock infill City staff presented a redevelopment 'toolkit' that includes vacant‑property registration, code‑compliance assistance, revolving loan and remediation funds and a proposed $3 million annual pilot; staff will pursue federal grants (EDA, Brownfield) and return with detailed design and funding options for the budget cycle.

Mesa is launching a bold $3 million annual pilot program to revitalize blighted properties and attract private investment, promising to tackle long-standing urban decay like never before.

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Torrington Development Corporation asks council for $100,000 to keep Yankee Peddler receivership effort moving At the Dec. 15 council meeting, the Torrington Development Corporation updated the council on the Yankee Peddler receivership, outlined grants and expenses and asked the council to consider a $100,000 allocation from the city’s blight fund to reimburse ongoing remediation and litigation costs; no vote was taken.

The Torrington Development Corporation is seeking an additional $100,000 from the city's blight fund to push forward their ongoing effort to remediate the blighted Yankee Peddler property.

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St. Joseph County Council tables proposed land bank interlocal amid legal-cost and oversight questions After extensive testimony from MACOG, the Community Foundation and housing partners about a $20 million Lilly Endowment grant and a proposed countywide land bank, the council voted 5-4 to table Resolution Bill 88-25 to allow more work on legal-cost arrangements and oversight language with the commissioners.

The St. Joseph County Council has postponed a crucial vote on a proposed $20 million land bank aimed at revitalizing housing, amid concerns over legal costs and oversight.

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Petoskey City Council Reviews Proposed Dangerous Building and Sign Ordinance Amendments Council discusses proposed changes to the dangerous building ordinance and mural regulations.

Petoskey's City Council takes bold steps to enhance community aesthetics and tackle blight with new mural and dangerous building ordinances.

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Local Council approves amendments empowering officers to condemn blighted properties Council enacts amendments to enhance authority for condemning and demolishing blighted properties.

Louisiana is taking bold steps to tackle blighted properties, giving local authorities the power to condemn and demolish dangerous structures for a safer community!

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Senator Jenkins files bill to create Louisiana State Land Banking Authority Senate Bill 189 establishes the State Land Banking Authority to address blighted property.

Senate Bill 189 aims to revolutionize Louisiana's approach to blighted properties by creating the State Land Banking Authority.

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Memphis property pilots boost tax revenue through development and blight remediation Pilot programs significantly increase tax revenue from blighted properties in Memphis.

Shelby County's P.I.L.O.T. programs are transforming blighted properties into booming tax revenue generators, with some developments seeing increases of over 700%!

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City Council discusses $1M grant from Michigan for blight remediation equipment Council members debate integrating neighborhood safety officers to enhance blight control efficiency.

Flint City Council's heated debate over a $1 million grant could reshape the future of neighborhood safety and blight management in the community.

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Borough of Craft secures conservatorship for 82 Belvedere to combat blight Borough of Craft plans to restore 82 Belvedere and return it to the tax rolls.

Crafton Borough is set to breathe new life into the long-abandoned 82 Belvedere property, turning a community eyesore into a revitalized asset!

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Pennsylvania House approves grant program to combat blight and enhance code enforcement House Bill 273 moves forward, allowing counties to improve code enforcement and combat blight.

Pennsylvania takes a bold step to combat blight with new legislation that empowers municipalities and enhances housing stability—could this be the key to revitalizing our communities?

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