Comment submitted by Anthony O'Leary, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

Public Housing Authorities are often requested to sell PHA property that is vacant land to other public entities, non-profit organizations, schools and other community agencies. Often times the proposed use complements a housing or neighborhood improvement purpose. Permission to be able to sell the property directly to such entities would be very beneficial. A shorter process perhaps based upon a simple independent appraisal and a short justication to a field office would greatly expedite projects for the community's common good. This would eliminate speculative landlords buying vacant land or obsolete properties that maybe suitable for a non-profit sponsored home, school facility, etc. Such efforts should be consistent with local code and community development plans and standards. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority This comment is included entirely within this index record. There is no PDF.