In its capacity as interim executive director for DLBA, DGI was responsible for all aspects of the start-up. This included:
Established a principal office
Established bank accounts/banking arrangements. Established a principal office
Prepared a preliminary budget and cash flow projections.
Issued an RFQ for accounting services including the development of financial systems for budget monitoring and oversight.
Identified staffing requirements.
Prepare reports of program activities and outcomes.
Worked with property owners in the public and private sectors to indentify properties for transfer to the DLBA.
Interfaced with the State and County land bank authorities on the transfer of properties to the DLBA and to coordinate activities.
Interfaced with developers, non-profits, community development corporations, businesses and neighborhood residents on their plans and proposals, as directed by the Board.
Assisted the Board in Developing a mission statement, goals and objectives, and adopted by-laws.
Assisted the Board in developing personnel policies and procedures.
Established priorities, policies and procedures for the acquisition, management and disposition of properties.
Issued an RFQ for title services.
Developed a draft RFQ for property management and systems to organize and manage properties under its control.
Developed draft policies and procedures for contracting and procurement.
Negotiated NSP1 contract with the city of Detroit Planning and Development Department.
Assisted in Developing strategic plan for NSP1 funds
Coordinated the implementation of the NSP1 plan resulting in the obligation of $6.2 million in NSP1 Funds in less than 30 days
Performed due diligence review of potential transactions
