# Presentation: 456357

## Minneapolis    Regulatory Initiatives for Affordable Housing  Thomas DeeganManager, Problem Properties UnitThomas.Deegan@ci.minneapolis.mn.us612.673.3310

**City of Minneapolis Regulatory Services**
- 	October 2008

- Minneapolis    Regulatory Initiatives for Affordable Housing  Thomas DeeganManager, Problem Properties Unit_Thomas.Deegan@ci.minneapolis.mn.us_612.673.3310

**To analyze and resolve property issues that have not been responsive to Normal processes of enforcement**** **

**Focus Areas**
**Vacant, Boarded, Condemned**
**Problem Addresses (police and housing)**
**Complex & Non-responsive (commercial)**

_**	**__**City of Minneapolis Regulatory Services**_

## This map shows total foreclosure sales in 2007, according to the Hennepin County Sherriff’s Office
Foreclosures are concentrated in North and South Central Minneapolis

- Foreclosures are concentrated in North and South Central Minneapolis

- Foreclosure Crisis

## Regulatory Strategies and Programs

- Vacant Building Registration
- Restoration Agreements
- Fee Waiver – Public Developments
- Cluster Focused Developments
- Truth in Sale of Housing
- Minneapolis Development Review

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## Monitor and Track Boarded, Vacant and Condemned Properties
 Oversee Vacant Building Registration ($6000 fee)
 List provided on Web for easy access

Administer Ordinance Governing Boarded, Vacant and Nuisance Properties (Chapter 249) 
Determine appropriate abatement action – demolition or restoration

- Monitor and Track Boarded, Vacant and Condemned Properties
-  Oversee Vacant Building Registration ($6000 fee)
-  List provided on Web for easy access
- Administer Ordinance Governing Boarded, Vacant and Nuisance Properties (Chapter 249)
- Determine appropriate abatement action – demolition or restoration

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## Restoration Agreements

- Expedites the rehab of a property to a livable condition.
- Used as:
- Alternative to demolition order
- Method to hold fee in abeyance
- Approximately 30 in progress and 15 complete over the past 2 years
- Possible Future Use: Order Rehab with Follow Through by City (repair)

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## Elements of Restoration Agreement

- Contract between the owner and Regulatory Services
- Based on Code Compliance Inspection or Inspection by PPU Inspector
- 6 months to complete the work
- Requires Escrow / Bond to ensure success
- Inspector assigned to track/assist

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## Waive Regulatory Fees & Assessments  

- For City Owned/Acquired Properties:
- Waive all Regulatory Fees
- Special Assessments (board up; nuisance abatement; utility bills; admin citations)
- Provide expedited plan review
- For Non-Profits Working with City:
- Waive Code Compliance fee requirements ($2000 deposit)

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##  Cluster Focused Development

- Six Areas - Coordinated Planning & Development
- Partnership between Minneapolis Family Housing Fund; Community Development Agency; Reg Services; Neighborhood and Developer
- Identify Development Opportunities and Regulatory Concerns

##  Truth in Sale of Housing - Web

- The evaluation, the Certificate of Approval (if issued), the list of violations, can be found on the City of Minneapolis website _[www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/propertyinfo/](http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/propertyinfo/)_
- Ease of Access for Evaluators and Potential Buyers
- Expedites Process; ensures ordinance compliance

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## Minneapolis Development Review  

- State of the Art Development Review Center
- Significantly reduced time of plan review/permits (41 to 9)
- Plan Review Appointments
- Permits
- Questions / Reviews
- Licenses
- Payment of Special Assessments

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