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Request for Report on Drainage Fees for Detroit Land Bank Properties

Original title: Status of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for a report on the cost of drainage fees on Detroit Land Bank Authority owned property and how the fees are paid. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-06-17)

Record date · March 13, 2017

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What This Bill Does

Council Member Mary Sheffield has requested a formal report detailing the costs of associated with properties owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority and the process for how those fees are paid.

Why it matters

This request seeks transparency regarding the financial obligations and payment methods for on properties held by the Detroit Land Bank Authority, which impacts city revenue and property management costs.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Detroit Land Bank Authority

The organization is the subject of the requested financial report regarding its property drainage fees.

Directly affected

Detroit City Council

The council is overseeing the request for information to understand city-related drainage fee expenditures.

Key Facts

Council Member Mary Sheffield requested a report on drainage fee costs for Detroit Land Bank Authority properties.
The report must explain the specific payment process for these drainage fees.
The item was previously discussed and directed to be brought back on February 6, 2017.
The file was introduced on April 28, 2017.

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The current status of the file is listed as 'Unfinished Business'.
The file is assigned to the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this request?

The request aims to clarify how much the city or the Land Bank pays in for properties owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority and the mechanism used to pay them.

What is the current status of this request?

As of the document date, it is categorized as '' within the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.

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Delayed Follow-up

The item was directed to be brought back on February 6, 2017, but the file introduction date is listed as April 28, 2017, suggesting a delay in formal processing.

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Connected Entities

Mary Sheffield, Detroit Land Bank Authority, Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

PersonMary Sheffield“Council Member who submitted the memorandum requesting the report.”Map →

OrganizationDetroit Land Bank Authority“The entity whose property drainage fees are the subject of the requested report.”Map →

OrganizationPublic Health and Safety Standing Committee“The committee responsible for the file.”Map →

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