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BMK Properties, LLC

Disposition to BMK Properties, LLC (owners Mohamed

12 housing units sold, across 12 properties · Council District 5 · BMK Properties, LLC

What is missing from the record

Every step has a date on record. Nothing is missing from the records we hold.

Where this project stands

Five steps, from the Board agenda to the closing. A disposition is the sale or transfer of a Land Bank property. The Council step is City Council's approval of the sale, which comes after the Board's approval.

  1. 1. On a Board agenda
    Done
    Jun 13, 2023
  2. 2. Board approval
    Done
    Jun 13, 2023
  3. 3. Council approval of the disposition
    Done
    Sep 28, 2023
  4. 4. Deed into the Land Bank
    Done
    Dec 3, 2018 to Feb 2, 2024
  5. 5. Closing
    Done
    Apr 2, 2024

Board hearings

One row for each Board hearing where this project was on the agenda. Fewer than six approving votes means no decision was reached; it is not a denial. Speakers and letters are public comments on the item.

DateAgenda itemOutcomeVote as recordedPublic speakersLetters
Jun 13, 2023V.2Approvedunanimous10

City Council

City Council resolutions that name this project's properties, from Council's Legistar records. Earlier resolutions often moved the lots into the Land Bank; they are not Council's approval of this sale (step 3 above).

ResolutionSponsorStatusIntroducedAdopted
220978Council President ClarkeadoptedDec 8, 2022Dec 15, 2022

Closings

From the Land Bank's settlement records.

PurchaserClosing datePriceAppraised valueUnitsCouncil resolution
BMK Properties, LLCApr 2, 2024$12,000$940,00012220634

Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 294.

People and organizations

Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
Darrell Clarke (resolutions 220978)

Public comment

A position is counted only where the person stated one at a hearing or in a letter. Letters read aloud at a meeting are staff summaries, not the writer's own words. Officials and people speaking for an organization are named; residents who spoke for themselves are counted, not named.

Across all hearings: 1 public speakers and 0 letters, with 0 statements of support and 1 of opposition.

From the record

Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 7 shown.

… for Proposals) Mr. Lawrence asked the Board to authorize the disposition of 3101, 3113, 3117, 3118, 3123-29, 3126 and 3130-34 Clifford Street in the 5th Council District to BMK Properties, LLC to develop twelve (12) single-family affordable homeownership units that will be sold to households with incomes at or below 100% AMI. Applications were solicited via a Request for Proposals for affordable housing development at or below 100% AMI, and the applicant was the sole qualified bidder for the properties. The developer will purchase the properties for $12,000. Evidence of project financing was…

Minutes · Jun 13, 2023, item V.2 · packet p. 8 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf

Agenda · Jun 13, 2023, item V.2 · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 6.13.2023 Board Meeting.pdf

Motion has been made and properly seconded to approve the disposition of several proserties in the 3100 block of Clifford Strest. All in favor? (Chorus of ayes.)

Motion · Alexander Balloon · Jun 13, 2023, item V.2 · packet p. 17 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf

$280,000 is far outside of the reach of any person who might be living in this district.

Statement · A resident · Jun 13, 2023, item V.2 · packet p. 17 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf

The proposal includes 12 single-family affordable homeownership units

Statement · Jessie Lawrence, Director of Real Estate · Jun 13, 2023, item V.2 · packet p. 16 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf

You said sole qualified bidder, not most qualified bidder;

Statement · Andrew Goodman, Board · Jun 13, 2023, item V.2 · packet p. 16 · PLB Board Package for 7.11.2023 Board Meeting.pdf

Properties (12)

AddressOPA account numberStatusDeed into the Land BankClosing dateEntered the Land Bank via
3101 CLIFFORD ST324066901ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3113 CLIFFORD ST324067501ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3117 CLIFFORD ST324067700ClosedDec 3, 2018Apr 2, 2024private or other
3118 CLIFFORD ST324062000ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3123 CLIFFORD ST324000007ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3125 CLIFFORD ST324000008ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3126 CLIFFORD ST324062400ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3127 CLIFFORD ST324000009ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3129 CLIFFORD ST324000010ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3130 CLIFFORD ST324000011ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3132 CLIFFORD ST324000012ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA
3134 CLIFFORD ST324000013ClosedFeb 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024RDA

Sources: Board minutes and packets; PHDC workbook; Council (Legistar); Transcript. Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.

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