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Proposal to Purchase 11,073 Properties for Home Ownership Program

Original title: Council President Pro Tem George Cushingberry, Jr. submitting memorandum relative to Home Team Detroit, LLC. (During the March 8, 2017 Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting, President Pro Tempore George Cusingberry, Jr., made a motion for the Law Department to review and submit a report on the request for intent to purchase approximately 11,073 properties (24 whole neighborhoods) in the City of Detroit from the State of Michigan and/or the City of Detroit and/or Wayne County via the 2017 First Right of Refusal process to create home ownership in the community.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-22-17)

March 22, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The proposal involves the potential transfer of 11,073 properties from public ownership to a private entity, which would significantly alter land management and housing availability in 24 Detroit neighborhoods.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of the 24 affected neighborhoods

The potential sale of 11,073 properties in these areas could change local property ownership and neighborhood development.

Home Team Detroit, LLC

The entity is seeking to acquire a large portfolio of city properties.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 22, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

George Cushingberry, Jr. has requested a legal review of a proposal by Home Team Detroit, LLC to acquire over 11,000 city properties. The goal of the proposal is to convert these properties into home ownership opportunities across 24 neighborhoods.

Key Facts

The proposal involves the potential purchase of approximately 11,073 properties.
The properties span 24 whole neighborhoods within the City of Detroit.
The acquisition is proposed to occur via the 2017 First Right of Refusal process.
The Law Department has been tasked with reviewing the request and submitting a formal report.
The stated purpose of the acquisition is to create home ownership opportunities in the community.
The matter was referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee on March 22, 2017.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'First Right of Refusal' process?

It is a legal mechanism that allows specific entities the first opportunity to purchase properties before they are offered to the general public or other buyers.

Has the city agreed to sell these properties?

No. The City Council has only requested that the Law Department review the request and provide a report on the proposal.

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Discoveries

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Massive Property Consolidation

The proposal seeks to acquire 24 whole neighborhoods at once, which is a highly unconventional approach to urban land management.

Home Team Detroit, LLC City of Detroit

Connected Entities

organizationState of Michigan“Potential seller of the properties.”Map →

locationCity of Detroit“The municipality where the properties are located.”Map →

personGeorge Cushingberry, Jr.“Council President Pro Tem who initiated the motion for legal review.”Map →

organizationBudget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee“The committee overseeing the review process.”Map →

organizationHome Team Detroit, LLC“The entity requesting to purchase the properties.”Map →

locationWayne County“Potential seller of the properties.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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Analysis Score

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Entertainment40
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