The Burlington City Council agenda included:
1) Recognizing an employee for 40 years of service
2) Proclaiming September as Workforce Development Professionals Month and National Library Card Sign Up Month
3) Considering a permanent encroachment agreement for a property located at 3001 Winegard Drive
The City has been awarded a state grant of up to $102,005 to help reimburse the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association for hosting the National Reined Cow Horse Association's 2012 Celebration of Champions event at the Coliseum in January-February 2012; this is the third year the event has received funding from the state's Events Trust Fund to offset costs of hosting the major cutting horse competition; the resolution authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant and for the Mayor or City Manager to sign related documents.
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The document discusses a 2007 conference held in Valencia's City of Arts and Science to negotiate a post-Kyoto agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The conference seemed to make progress towards agreeing to cut emissions by 20% by 2020, 40% by 2040, but two months later major countries did not make any commitments and Valencians continued contributing to climate change by unnecessary lighting.
Item # 1a January 10, 2022 Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The City Council of Alamo Heights held their regular meeting on January 10, 2022. They discussed and approved an ordinance authorizing a memorandum of understanding to create a bike park. They also approved contracting with an event planning group to prepare for the city's 100th anniversary celebration in October 2022. Finally, they approved extending an agreement with an animal shelter for housing stray dogs.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to take place on March 5, 2013 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes: an opening session with a call to order, prayer, pledge, and proclamations; recognitions of individuals; public comment; a consent agenda with various considerations; a regular agenda with public hearings, presentations, and considerations of ordinances regarding zoning, annexation, and other matters.
Item # 1a - August 8, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held a regular meeting on August 8, 2022.
- The Council approved minutes from a previous meeting, recognized dispatchers for their service, and announced details of upcoming harvest baskets for senior citizens.
- Under individual consideration, the Council approved a request to replat a property, authorized an agreement with another city for EMS billing, approved a street maintenance contract, and scheduled public hearings for the upcoming budget and proposed tax rate.
The Burlington City Council agenda included:
1) Recognizing an employee for 40 years of service
2) Proclaiming September as Workforce Development Professionals Month and National Library Card Sign Up Month
3) Considering a permanent encroachment agreement for a property located at 3001 Winegard Drive
The City has been awarded a state grant of up to $102,005 to help reimburse the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association for hosting the National Reined Cow Horse Association's 2012 Celebration of Champions event at the Coliseum in January-February 2012; this is the third year the event has received funding from the state's Events Trust Fund to offset costs of hosting the major cutting horse competition; the resolution authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant and for the Mayor or City Manager to sign related documents.
V A L E N C I A N S C E L E B R A T E P O L L U T I O Nguestac51b1
The document discusses a 2007 conference held in Valencia's City of Arts and Science to negotiate a post-Kyoto agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The conference seemed to make progress towards agreeing to cut emissions by 20% by 2020, 40% by 2040, but two months later major countries did not make any commitments and Valencians continued contributing to climate change by unnecessary lighting.
Item # 1a January 10, 2022 Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The City Council of Alamo Heights held their regular meeting on January 10, 2022. They discussed and approved an ordinance authorizing a memorandum of understanding to create a bike park. They also approved contracting with an event planning group to prepare for the city's 100th anniversary celebration in October 2022. Finally, they approved extending an agreement with an animal shelter for housing stray dogs.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to take place on March 5, 2013 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes: an opening session with a call to order, prayer, pledge, and proclamations; recognitions of individuals; public comment; a consent agenda with various considerations; a regular agenda with public hearings, presentations, and considerations of ordinances regarding zoning, annexation, and other matters.
Item # 1a - August 8, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held a regular meeting on August 8, 2022.
- The Council approved minutes from a previous meeting, recognized dispatchers for their service, and announced details of upcoming harvest baskets for senior citizens.
- Under individual consideration, the Council approved a request to replat a property, authorized an agreement with another city for EMS billing, approved a street maintenance contract, and scheduled public hearings for the upcoming budget and proposed tax rate.
The document summarizes accomplishments of Carolyn Rualo, a partner at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. who was named a Trailblazer by the New York Law Journal for her unconventional approaches in handling complex landlord-tenant negotiations. It describes how she successfully negotiated on behalf of a client to avoid costly emergency repairs by the city, and how she is preparing for upcoming rent regulation reforms. It also announces that ALBPC has more female "Rising Stars" than any other New York real estate law firm.
Item # 1a - September 12, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held its regular meeting on September 12, 2022.
- The Council approved minutes from the previous meeting, heard announcements about upcoming centennial celebration events, and had no citizens sign up to speak.
- Under individual consideration, the Council approved a new home construction project after the developer made revisions, and approved contracts with consultants for the Broadway development project and centennial celebration planning.
- The Council also approved a resolution authorizing a grant application to purchase rifle resistant ballistic shields for police.
Item # 1 - Sept. 27, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The City of Alamo Heights City Council held their regular meeting on September 27, 2021. They approved the minutes from their previous meeting, heard announcements about upcoming events, and had no citizens sign up to speak. Under items for individual consideration, the Council approved two cases recommended by the Architectural Review Board for demolishing existing structures to make way for new development. They also approved amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to transfer $1,064,000 to the Capital Projects Fund and adopting the updated City Investment Policy as required by law. The meeting was then adjourned.
The document discusses various public-private development projects and the financing mechanisms used to fund them. It describes how some projects utilized tax increment financing (TIF) where a portion of new property taxes generated by the development were used to reimburse eligible project costs. Other projects utilized mechanisms like municipal mortgage debt (MMD), land swaps, tax rebates, and special assessment districts to fund infrastructure like parking garages. The document advocates for using public financing tools to their fullest extent to incentivize mixed-use, transit-oriented development projects.
The document is the agenda for a Burlington City Council work session meeting on August 25, 2014. The agenda includes:
1) A proposed regular agenda for the September 2nd council meeting, which includes items like recognizing an employee, proclamations, ordinances, and resolutions.
2) Discussion items for the work session like closing out sales, nuisance fees, and sidewalk requirements.
3) A proposed consent agenda for the September 2nd meeting.
4) Future discussion items for upcoming meetings, including resolutions, contracts, and setting dates for public hearings.
This document discusses strategies for reusing problem properties in New Jersey cities to create opportunities. It outlines challenges like weak housing markets and foreclosures. Existing tools like tax foreclosure and vacant property registration can help reclaim properties. The proposal discusses creating land banks that can acquire problem properties and return them to use. Other proposals include reforming tax sale laws to allow municipalities to gain control of tax delinquent properties and expediting foreclosure for vacant homes. The goal is to put more properties back on the tax rolls and spur redevelopment.
Item # 1a - November 13, 2023 CCM Minutesahcitycouncil
- The November 13, 2023 City Council meeting of Alamo Heights approved minutes from previous meetings, recognized a municipal judge for 40 years of service, and announced TxDOT grant funding for pedestrian improvements.
- Citizens voiced concerns about noise from events at the Argyle Club and safety at a local elementary school.
- Council approved the newspaper of record, appointments to boards and commissions, extension of an EMS agreement, adoption of building codes, and renewal of employee insurance contracts.
Item # 1a - July 25, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held a regular meeting on July 25, 2022 to consider an Architectural Review Board case requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family home and accessory structures at 117 Claywell and construct a new single-family home and detached carport.
- The proposed design was found to be incompatible in April and the Council enacted a 90-day demolition delay. Revisions were presented but neighbors remained opposed, citing concerns about compatibility, lack of neighbor outreach, and removal of trees.
- The Council discussed shortening the delay to 60 days to allow the applicant time to meet with neighbors and address concerns before reconsidering the proposal.
Item # 1a - July 12, 2023 Budget WS Minutesahcitycouncil
This document summarizes the minutes from a City of Alamo Heights City Council meeting and budget workshop. Key discussion points included:
- Approving an architectural review case and ordinance amending the capital replacement fund budget.
- Discussing the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, including a potential 4% cost of living adjustment for employees, uses of ARPA funds, utility fund projects, and tax rates.
- Reviewing revenues and expenditures for the general fund and proposed allocations to city departments, including additional school resource officer positions.
Item # 1a - January 9, 2023 CCM Minutesahcitycouncil
The City of Alamo Heights City Council held its regular meeting on January 9, 2023. Items discussed included approving previous meeting minutes, announcing the upcoming election filing period and tree trimming update. Under items for individual consideration, the Council approved a proposed new commercial building and site improvements as well as adopting an updated city investment policy. A staff report on potential amendments to residential building regulations was also presented to address issues with problematic contractors. The Council then entered into executive session before adjourning the meeting with no further action.
- The city council considered an ordinance to create new stop sign intersections along St. Dennis Avenue, Encino Avenue, and Bronson Avenue in response to resident concerns about speeding and safety.
- The police chief presented traffic studies showing speeding issues on these residential streets that lack sidewalks. Residents requested stronger traffic controls for child safety.
- The proposed ordinance would make intersections at St. Dennis/Encino Avenues and St. Dennis/Bronson Avenue four-way or three-way stops, and add a stop sign at Encino/Bronson Avenues.
- Staff notified nearby residents, receiving four letters in support and three in opposition. The council then considered approving the ordinance.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to take place on April 3, 2012 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes opening proceedings, a consent agenda with various considerations and awards, a regular agenda with further considerations and a public hearing on proposed zoning changes to property including the Shannon Medical Center Downtown.
The document summarizes the minutes of a City of Alamo Heights City Council meeting on November 9, 2020. Key details include:
- The meeting was held both in-person and virtually via Zoom.
- Items approved included minutes from the previous meeting, designating the local newspaper, and several architectural review cases.
- Health insurance renewals came in below projected increases, resulting in savings of approximately $54,000 for the city.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to be held on February 5, 2013 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes opening proceedings, a consent agenda with various items for consideration and approval, an executive/closed session to discuss legal and real estate matters, and a regular agenda including public hearings on proposed annexations and presentations on river improvement projects and employee wellness programs. Accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to attend the meeting.
The summary provides the following key points in 3 sentences:
The City of Alamo Heights is seeking approval of a contract with Miller Brothers for a water main installation project using horizontal directional drilling. This project is part of the City's ongoing effort to separate water and sewer mains by the deadline of 2030 as mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The project bids exceeded the budgeted amount but funds are available in the Utility Fund balance to cover the $970,052 contract with Miller Brothers, which was selected as the most qualified bidder.
The City of Alamo Heights City Council held its regular meeting on September 25, 2023. The Council approved the minutes from the previous meeting, heard announcements about National Night Out on October 3rd, and heard concerns from residents about events at a local venue. The Council then approved renewing a consulting contract to advance the Broadway development project, extending an emergency medical services agreement with neighboring cities, and amending the fiscal year budget to allocate funds for capital projects and beautification efforts.
What do you do when your customers won't pay? In this economy, more and more business owners and construction professionals are facing this question.
Stites & Harbison attorney Anne Gorham shows you what you can do to get the money that's owed to you. Anne has more than twenty years of construction legal experience, representing contractors, design-builders, owners, developer and design professionals. She has also been involved with projects that range from industrial and commercial distribution centers, pipeline construction and chemical manufacturing facilities to highway construction and energy production facilities including coal gasification and biomass.
For more information on construction law issues, please go to our website, www.Stites.com, or visit our constrution page at http://www.stites.com/services/126/construction
Item # 1a - August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The City Council of Alamo Heights, Texas held a regular meeting on August 9, 2021. The Council discussed and approved the minutes from prior meetings. Citizens expressed concerns about a proposed multi-family apartment development. The Director of Finance presented the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and requested a public hearing be scheduled. The Council then discussed and voted to set the proposed 2021 property tax rate and schedule a public hearing on the rate. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Ty Embrey and Troupe Brewer: Government Transparency Update and Interactions ...TWCA
This document summarizes several proposed bills relating to government transparency in Texas. It discusses bills that would expand disclosure requirements for local government conflicts of interest, require disclosure of interested parties in large government contracts, increase information available online about state water funding programs, and standardize annual financial reporting by political subdivisions. It also summarizes bills relating to recording and posting open meeting videos, complying with public information requests by referring to information on government websites, and allowing email requests for clarification in response to public information requests. The document was presented by attorneys at the law firm Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend.
The City Council of Alamo Heights held its regular meeting on March 22, 2021. Items discussed included approving minutes from the previous meeting, hearing from citizens, adopting a resolution establishing a Public Improvement District policy, and approving a new single-family home construction plan. The PID policy will provide guidelines for property owners to fund improvements to Broadway Avenue through special assessments on properties within the designated district.
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The document summarizes accomplishments of Carolyn Rualo, a partner at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. who was named a Trailblazer by the New York Law Journal for her unconventional approaches in handling complex landlord-tenant negotiations. It describes how she successfully negotiated on behalf of a client to avoid costly emergency repairs by the city, and how she is preparing for upcoming rent regulation reforms. It also announces that ALBPC has more female "Rising Stars" than any other New York real estate law firm.
Item # 1a - September 12, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held its regular meeting on September 12, 2022.
- The Council approved minutes from the previous meeting, heard announcements about upcoming centennial celebration events, and had no citizens sign up to speak.
- Under individual consideration, the Council approved a new home construction project after the developer made revisions, and approved contracts with consultants for the Broadway development project and centennial celebration planning.
- The Council also approved a resolution authorizing a grant application to purchase rifle resistant ballistic shields for police.
Item # 1 - Sept. 27, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The City of Alamo Heights City Council held their regular meeting on September 27, 2021. They approved the minutes from their previous meeting, heard announcements about upcoming events, and had no citizens sign up to speak. Under items for individual consideration, the Council approved two cases recommended by the Architectural Review Board for demolishing existing structures to make way for new development. They also approved amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to transfer $1,064,000 to the Capital Projects Fund and adopting the updated City Investment Policy as required by law. The meeting was then adjourned.
The document discusses various public-private development projects and the financing mechanisms used to fund them. It describes how some projects utilized tax increment financing (TIF) where a portion of new property taxes generated by the development were used to reimburse eligible project costs. Other projects utilized mechanisms like municipal mortgage debt (MMD), land swaps, tax rebates, and special assessment districts to fund infrastructure like parking garages. The document advocates for using public financing tools to their fullest extent to incentivize mixed-use, transit-oriented development projects.
The document is the agenda for a Burlington City Council work session meeting on August 25, 2014. The agenda includes:
1) A proposed regular agenda for the September 2nd council meeting, which includes items like recognizing an employee, proclamations, ordinances, and resolutions.
2) Discussion items for the work session like closing out sales, nuisance fees, and sidewalk requirements.
3) A proposed consent agenda for the September 2nd meeting.
4) Future discussion items for upcoming meetings, including resolutions, contracts, and setting dates for public hearings.
This document discusses strategies for reusing problem properties in New Jersey cities to create opportunities. It outlines challenges like weak housing markets and foreclosures. Existing tools like tax foreclosure and vacant property registration can help reclaim properties. The proposal discusses creating land banks that can acquire problem properties and return them to use. Other proposals include reforming tax sale laws to allow municipalities to gain control of tax delinquent properties and expediting foreclosure for vacant homes. The goal is to put more properties back on the tax rolls and spur redevelopment.
Item # 1a - November 13, 2023 CCM Minutesahcitycouncil
- The November 13, 2023 City Council meeting of Alamo Heights approved minutes from previous meetings, recognized a municipal judge for 40 years of service, and announced TxDOT grant funding for pedestrian improvements.
- Citizens voiced concerns about noise from events at the Argyle Club and safety at a local elementary school.
- Council approved the newspaper of record, appointments to boards and commissions, extension of an EMS agreement, adoption of building codes, and renewal of employee insurance contracts.
Item # 1a - July 25, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held a regular meeting on July 25, 2022 to consider an Architectural Review Board case requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family home and accessory structures at 117 Claywell and construct a new single-family home and detached carport.
- The proposed design was found to be incompatible in April and the Council enacted a 90-day demolition delay. Revisions were presented but neighbors remained opposed, citing concerns about compatibility, lack of neighbor outreach, and removal of trees.
- The Council discussed shortening the delay to 60 days to allow the applicant time to meet with neighbors and address concerns before reconsidering the proposal.
Item # 1a - July 12, 2023 Budget WS Minutesahcitycouncil
This document summarizes the minutes from a City of Alamo Heights City Council meeting and budget workshop. Key discussion points included:
- Approving an architectural review case and ordinance amending the capital replacement fund budget.
- Discussing the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, including a potential 4% cost of living adjustment for employees, uses of ARPA funds, utility fund projects, and tax rates.
- Reviewing revenues and expenditures for the general fund and proposed allocations to city departments, including additional school resource officer positions.
Item # 1a - January 9, 2023 CCM Minutesahcitycouncil
The City of Alamo Heights City Council held its regular meeting on January 9, 2023. Items discussed included approving previous meeting minutes, announcing the upcoming election filing period and tree trimming update. Under items for individual consideration, the Council approved a proposed new commercial building and site improvements as well as adopting an updated city investment policy. A staff report on potential amendments to residential building regulations was also presented to address issues with problematic contractors. The Council then entered into executive session before adjourning the meeting with no further action.
- The city council considered an ordinance to create new stop sign intersections along St. Dennis Avenue, Encino Avenue, and Bronson Avenue in response to resident concerns about speeding and safety.
- The police chief presented traffic studies showing speeding issues on these residential streets that lack sidewalks. Residents requested stronger traffic controls for child safety.
- The proposed ordinance would make intersections at St. Dennis/Encino Avenues and St. Dennis/Bronson Avenue four-way or three-way stops, and add a stop sign at Encino/Bronson Avenues.
- Staff notified nearby residents, receiving four letters in support and three in opposition. The council then considered approving the ordinance.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to take place on April 3, 2012 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes opening proceedings, a consent agenda with various considerations and awards, a regular agenda with further considerations and a public hearing on proposed zoning changes to property including the Shannon Medical Center Downtown.
The document summarizes the minutes of a City of Alamo Heights City Council meeting on November 9, 2020. Key details include:
- The meeting was held both in-person and virtually via Zoom.
- Items approved included minutes from the previous meeting, designating the local newspaper, and several architectural review cases.
- Health insurance renewals came in below projected increases, resulting in savings of approximately $54,000 for the city.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to be held on February 5, 2013 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes opening proceedings, a consent agenda with various items for consideration and approval, an executive/closed session to discuss legal and real estate matters, and a regular agenda including public hearings on proposed annexations and presentations on river improvement projects and employee wellness programs. Accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to attend the meeting.
The summary provides the following key points in 3 sentences:
The City of Alamo Heights is seeking approval of a contract with Miller Brothers for a water main installation project using horizontal directional drilling. This project is part of the City's ongoing effort to separate water and sewer mains by the deadline of 2030 as mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The project bids exceeded the budgeted amount but funds are available in the Utility Fund balance to cover the $970,052 contract with Miller Brothers, which was selected as the most qualified bidder.
The City of Alamo Heights City Council held its regular meeting on September 25, 2023. The Council approved the minutes from the previous meeting, heard announcements about National Night Out on October 3rd, and heard concerns from residents about events at a local venue. The Council then approved renewing a consulting contract to advance the Broadway development project, extending an emergency medical services agreement with neighboring cities, and amending the fiscal year budget to allocate funds for capital projects and beautification efforts.
What do you do when your customers won't pay? In this economy, more and more business owners and construction professionals are facing this question.
Stites & Harbison attorney Anne Gorham shows you what you can do to get the money that's owed to you. Anne has more than twenty years of construction legal experience, representing contractors, design-builders, owners, developer and design professionals. She has also been involved with projects that range from industrial and commercial distribution centers, pipeline construction and chemical manufacturing facilities to highway construction and energy production facilities including coal gasification and biomass.
For more information on construction law issues, please go to our website, www.Stites.com, or visit our constrution page at http://www.stites.com/services/126/construction
Item # 1a - August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The City Council of Alamo Heights, Texas held a regular meeting on August 9, 2021. The Council discussed and approved the minutes from prior meetings. Citizens expressed concerns about a proposed multi-family apartment development. The Director of Finance presented the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and requested a public hearing be scheduled. The Council then discussed and voted to set the proposed 2021 property tax rate and schedule a public hearing on the rate. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Ty Embrey and Troupe Brewer: Government Transparency Update and Interactions ...TWCA
This document summarizes several proposed bills relating to government transparency in Texas. It discusses bills that would expand disclosure requirements for local government conflicts of interest, require disclosure of interested parties in large government contracts, increase information available online about state water funding programs, and standardize annual financial reporting by political subdivisions. It also summarizes bills relating to recording and posting open meeting videos, complying with public information requests by referring to information on government websites, and allowing email requests for clarification in response to public information requests. The document was presented by attorneys at the law firm Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend.
The City Council of Alamo Heights held its regular meeting on March 22, 2021. Items discussed included approving minutes from the previous meeting, hearing from citizens, adopting a resolution establishing a Public Improvement District policy, and approving a new single-family home construction plan. The PID policy will provide guidelines for property owners to fund improvements to Broadway Avenue through special assessments on properties within the designated district.
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5. Receivership
The Baltimore City Receivership process is
in the City’s Building, Fire and Related Codes
Section 121
Baltimore Codes are available online at:
http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/charterandcodes/
6. Baltimore’s Receiver
can Rehabilitate
Sign contracts, borrow money using
receiver’s lien as security
Manage the property after
rehabilitation for up to 2 years,
applying any rent to retire costs
of rehabilitation
Foreclose on receiver’s lien or
accept a deed in lieu of
foreclosure
7. or transfer the property
private sale if at fair market value and all
secured interests agree
or
public auction - publicly noticed, with
bidders pre-screened for ability to
rehabilitate in timely manner
8. Property owners can defend by:
a. Proving present ability to
complete the razing or
rehabilitation within a reasonable
time,
b. agreeing to comply with a
specified schedule for razing or
rehabilitation, and
c. posting bond, in an amount
determined by the Court, as
security for performance of the
required work in compliance with
the specified schedule.
9. As nuisance abatement, it is
not a governmental taking
Receivership has long been recognized as a
valid governmental exercise of police power
in the abatement of public nuisance.
Mugler v. Kansas, 123 U.S. 623 (1887)
10. Can quickly address and
remedy nuisance properties
.
In Baltimore, properties statutorily defined
as vacant are deemed nuisances per se.
Designation as a nuisance per se
recognizes the vacant building as…
(Building, Fire and Related Codes of Baltimore City (2003) §115.4)c
20. or commonly owned vacants
five in the same neighborhood
owned by one person
21. Collects governmental liens
and costs
Transferred to new
owners and recovered
over $41,000 in liens,
costs and fees
Result Total $ to gov't
2313 Callow Ave $138,000.00 $7,955.66
1708 Druid Hill Ave $19,000.00 $2,365.19
1039 W. Lanvale Ave $33,000.00 $2,575.30
1917 McCulloh St $80,000.00 $3,477.00
912 Newington Ave $135,000.00 $17,515.95
924 Newington Ave $113,000.00 $7,761.68
$518,000.00 $41,650.07
23. Auctions Today
Monday, September 24, 2007
Court Agent & Receiver's Auctions To The Highest Bidders
7 Baltimore City Homes Requiring Renovation
10:00 A.M.: 3701 Centre Place - Two Story Townhome
"Highlandtown" - Baltimore, MD 21224
Pre-Qualification is required for the following properties.
Application Deadline: Mon., Sept. 17, 2007
10:45 A.M. 502 N. Curley Street - Two Story Townhome
"Ellwood Park" - Baltimore, MD 21205
11:15 A.M. 1217 N. Luzerne Avenue - Two Story Townhome "Berea" -
Baltimore, MD 21213
11:45 A.M. 404 E. Federal Street - Two Story Townhome
"Greenmount West" - Baltimore, MD 21202
12:20 P.M. 611 Montpelier Street - Two Story Victorian Home "Better Waverly" -
Baltimore, MD 21218
1:00 P.M. 403 Presstman Street - Two Story Townhome
"Druid Heights" - Baltimore, MD 21217
1:15 P.M. 2020 Division Street - Two Story Townhome
"Upton" - Baltimore, MD 21217(
24. Timeframe from referral
to transfer
Day 1 = Referral for receivership
Day 45 = Receive Title Work
Day 60 = Notice of Filing
Day 120 = Petition Served/Court Hearing
Receiver Appointment
Day 160 = Auction
Day 190 = Sale Ratified
Day 240 = Transfer to new
owner
25. Progress to date
34 completed receiverships
Over $1.9 million total sale proceeds
$368,000 in city liens and gov’t fees recovered
28 open receiverships
8 auctions = additional $999,000 in proceeds
7 auctions scheduled for September 24, 2007
26. $1,611,063
$304,097
Total
Gov't $
$368,130
$29,603
$24,266
$10,162
City Tax/Stamps Municipal Liens
State Tax/Stamps State Transfer Tax
27. Unexpected surprises:
Owners resolve housing code violations
and pull permits to be able to participate
in receivership auctions
Owners consent to receivership, some
with a specified stay of the receiver’s
actions
Creation of recognized “comparative sale
values” utilizing auction prices to help
stabilize market
28. More unexpected surprises:
Number of dead people holding title
Auction sale price less than government
liens on property
Successful bidder becomes another
receivership candidate
29. Top 10 Reasons Baltimore
Recommends Receiverships
1. As nuisance abatement it is not a governmental taking
2. Can quickly address and remedy nuisance properties
3. Neighborhoods are supported and community involvement strengthened
4. Control of property quickly moves to third-party developer
5. Versatility - utilized flexibly – commonly owned properties, targeted blocks
6. Frees municipal acquisition dollars for other uses
7. Collects governmental liens and costs through sale proceeds
8. Facilitates public and private sector cooperation
9. Can be utilized collaboratively with municipal acquisition
10. Assists in transferring dead people’s property