The Mayor declared the motion carried. This being the time set for Unfinished Business, Neighborhood Services Director Reggie Fluker provided an update on the Near North Redevelopment Project area. Mr. Fluker stated the City continues to acquire properties in the area while working with the Decatur Housing Authority in an effort to enhance the project area. The City will acquire and later transfer those properties to the Housing Authority. In addition to property acquisition, there are three major redevelopment projects which staff has been working on.
Staff continues to work with commercial property owners in relocation assistance efforts.
The project consultant, TAG Associates, will work with HUD agencies in Washington and Chicago as well as making sure the project is coordinated properly. Staff hopes to increase property acquisition efforts as a result of added staff capacity and training. Mayor Howley called for New Business. The ship will remain at the Alabama State Docks as a floating museum. There were no Proclamations.