HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 16, 2008 emerg mtgCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EMERGENCY MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM 1
Mayor, Gary L. Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:16 PM.
Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
Consider Purchase of HUD Home at 4011 5t" Street
Fehst stated this is an emergency meeting called by him and the Mayor. The
attorney has approved the nature of this meeting.
Peterson stated we could buy this house for $1.00 plus closing costs and
demolition costs.
Clark gave the board a little information on this property purchase. On June 6,
2008 it was brought to our attention that there is a HUD program that allows
cities to purchase a home for $1.00 plus closing and any assessments. The
program is known as the "Good Neighbor Program". HUD owned homes
become available to local governments if they have been on the market for a
minimum of 180 days.
Nawrocki asked what are the anticipated costs. Clark stated the overall
purchase cost would be $17,000. This amount includes the purchase price of
$1.00, anticipated closing costs of $36.00 assessment and demolition cost.
Clark stated staff would come back to the council next month with more accurate
costs. What we are getting is a forty- foot lot and we are getting rid of a house
that isn't habitable.
Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to direct staff to prepare a purchase
agreement for the property located at 4011 5t" Street. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:21 PM.