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Council Member Oswald Feliz opens public hearing on Melrose Concourse affordable housing project
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Council Member Oswald Feliz inaugurates a public hearing for the Melrose Concourse initiative, aimed at advancing an affordable housing project in the Bronx.
- The hearing focuses on a suite of pre-considered applications by HPD to foster the development of the Melrose Concourse affordable housing.
- The project encompasses the acquisition and disposition of city-owned land, as well as tax exemptions, to facilitate affordable housing development.
- A proposition for a future public hearing dedicated to property acquisition is presented, adhering to charter requirements.
- Testimonies for the project are solicited, with instructions provided for remote participation.
Oswald Feliz
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Now, the hearing on Melrose Concourse.
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Thank you, Chang.
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I now open a public hearing from Melrose Concourse package of related, pre considered audio applications brought by HPD for the designation of an urban development action area approval of an urban development action project, acquisition of property by the city, disposition of city owned land to developers selected by HPD, as well as real property tax exemption pursuant to Article 11 of the Private Housing Finance Law on the application number g 240047axax.
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Together, these actions would facilitate the development of an affordable housing project known as Melrose Concourse and CP.
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For 3 clustered vacant sites in the Bronx, and council member of Theo Stevens District.
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I do want to know that the project includes a proposed acquisition of property, which is related which is a related action and subject to ulerve.
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And for which, person went to the charter provisions of for counsel caught up will be introduced at the next counsel stated meeting.
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Today's public hearing is meant to take testimony on the entire project that is subject to all 3 related actions.
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But we will have a future public hearing specifically on the acquisition action consistent with the user requirements under this charter.
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Appearing today on this proposal is Jocelyn Treal from the settlement housing fund.
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Michael Gabrie from the settlement housing fund, Adam Beckerman from HPD.
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Those wishing to testify remotely must register our line by visiting the council's website at council.nyc.gov/landviews.
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Council would be pleased to administer the information.