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Denver council grants auditor subpoena powers over business concerns

Several prominent business groups argued that small firms, particularly those that are minority- and women-owned, will avoid bidding on city contracts for fear of this new "police power" to dig into their books......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

A Detroit man bought an abandoned house in the city for $2,100 and spent 9 months renovating it for his mom. Here"s how he did it — and what it looks like now.

Detroit Land Bank Authority The Detroit Land Bank Authority is auctioning off thousands of publicly owned properties through its public platform, Auction — and the bidding starts at $1,000......»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 20th, 2019

$1 billion data center coming to Mesa

Mesa City Council is expected to approve a deal on July 1 that would allow a California tech giant to acquire the land for a $1 billion data center in the Southeast Valley. The land is owned by a well-known Valley family......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 28th, 2019

Newly passed bill rewriting zoning code a "gamechanger" for Oahu

Bill 7, which re-writes building codes for small parcels of land, could be "a game-changer for all of Oahu," according to the bill's author, City Council Member Kimberly Pine. Signed into law on May 21, Bill 7 changes codes for small parcels of la.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 26th, 2019

City to MTA: You got your money—now give us answers

Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson want a return on their $418 million investment in the subways: progress updates from Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 25th, 2018

Phoenix to vote on $18M bakery development deal with Hines

The Phoenix City Council will vote Wednesday on a 30-year deal to lease city-owned land near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to big real estate developer Hines Interests LP. Hines will then develop the parcels at 26th and Washington stree.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2018

Metro to revalue land in controversial swap with Giarratana

Following Metro Council pushback, the mayor's office is regearing a piece of its proposal to swap city-owned land with developer Tony Giarratana......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 27th, 2018

Union comes out against commercial-rent-control bill

A large service workers union plans to testify against the City Council's commercial-rent-control bill next week. The legislation would give commercial tenants the right to a lease renewal, and, if a... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 19th, 2018

Council speaker says "hell no" to Bezos helipad at Amazon HQ2

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson gave the bird to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's promise to let Jeff Bezos land his whirly bird on the new Amazon campus planned for Long Island... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 14th, 2018

Several petitions, including Steele Creek mixed-use project, get city"s OK

A mixed-use development that proposes to bring commercial space and apartments to land in Steele Creek that's been owned by a family for hundreds of years was among several petitions approved by Charlotte City Council on Monday night. The rezoning pet.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 20th, 2018

Protestors disrupt Google-San Jose hearing at City Council. Follow live coverage.

San Jose's Tuesday night City Council meeting on the planned sale of about 10 acres of publicly owned land in the city core turned raucous, with the hearing disrupted repeatedly, including by several protestors who chained themselves to seats at City.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 5th, 2018

Goodyear approves rezoning of Microsoft site

With little fanfare and even fewer details, the Goodyear City Council approved a rezoning request on land owned by Microsoft Corp. this week to allow for light industrial uses, 60-foot metal buildings and chain link fences on the property. Throughou.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 21st, 2018

Kettering aims to sell land parcel in Miami Valley Research Park, create employment and activity

The city of Kettering is planning to sell a parcel of city-owned property to a Beavercreek real estate firm to prepare and plan for future growth and activity......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 12th, 2024

New York City wants to offer tourists free COVID-19 vaccines as it prepares for a full reopening this summer

Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined plans to set up mobile vaccination centers to give tourists the on.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 7th, 2021

Opportunity zone consulting bid in Tampa has a Black-owned firm claiming "systemic racism"

The leader of an African American-owned real estate development firm in Tampa sent a blistering letter last week to Mayor Jane Castor and the city council, claiming systemic racism is blocking opportunities for minority business owners in the city......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 6th, 2021

How a mom and her 3 sons ran their family-owned business through Covid-19

Balancing a family-founded and family-run business isn’t for the faint of heart, particularly through a pandemic. Covid-19 has severely tested the attributes that give family businesses a competitive edge, and threatened to break many along .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 31st, 2021

PCC urges Durkan to reconsider "hazard pay" bill for Seattle grocery workers

The Seattle City Council approved the temporary bill last week. It would go into effect on Wednesday once the mayor signs it......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 3rd, 2021

As NYC Council Caps Third-Party Delivery Charges, Survey Predicts Looming "Death Knell" For Restaurants

The New York City Council approved a bill this week to limit third-party restaurant delivery fees at 20%.  read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 15th, 2020

Business group calls on Houston Housing Authority to suspend all land deals

One of the largest real estate associations in Houston is calling on the Houston Housing Authority to cease all property deals until the City Council can weigh in on them......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 12th, 2020

Council members divided over plan to give small business owners grant money

City Council struggled to decide who needed help the most......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 9th, 2020