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Was fraud committed in the awarding of the contract to Smith Village Construction comprised of Brett Russell and Charles Young Jr?
HUD stated Flint could choose the developer of their choice.
1) Greg Eason and Dayne Walling selected Metro Housing
2) Council approved the contract as did the Board of Directors for Metro Housing
3) Metro adds Young into the mix and he is the agent for the Smith Village Development. Young has a confidentiality clause.
4) Eason approaches council stating metro is not moving fast enough and re-awards the contract to Smith Village Construction (Young and Russell)
5) In the above lawsuit, the city claims they had never completed the contract with Metro Housing
6) Flint pays Metro Housing for services render and the architecture work of Shannon White
7) Smith Village Development claims they were promised exclusive development rights by the Walling administration.
 Russell and Young were part of the initial development team
9) Why did Metro add Young and how did Young become a partner of Smith Village Development which used the 2050 Warner address.
10) Why is the case sitting so long without any action since March?
Not: HUD made a finding that Community Improvement Group, a party in the lawsuit, received an improper contract involving management of other services. |
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Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:19 am |
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Community Reactions to Beecher High School returning to the state ...
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Lela McGee-Johnson,49, of Beecher poses for a portrait outside of The Village shops which she is a co-owner of. She was a graduate of the 1981 Beecher High School
She tells the Journal she is a co-owner and then relies on Charles Young's bankruptcy? |
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Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:54 am |
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Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:04 am |
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I am hearing concern that the bank has so much unsecured credit with Charles Young and Operation Unification. That issue goes back to a case alleging fraud in Oakland County. The case called Steinberg vs Young involved businesses working with the auto industry in southeastern Michigan. When the auto industry began to almost crash, the businesses started to have financial problems.
Young executed a $4,3000,000 Promissory Note with JP Morgan Chase Bank on behalf of SDE Business Partners, one of the Detroit based companies. Executed on December 20,2007 this was a line of credit. He also had a renewal of a September 15,2006 line of credit and a loan for $843,199.99 at the time of the 2007Promissory Note.
If I remember correctly, the company in Detroit originally was created by a Dutch company to assist in the development of minority entrepreneurs. When the business succeeded it was transferred to Young. Young expanded from working with GM to also working with Chrysler and Ford.
When the fall of the auto industry started, Young sold out some of the assets to his associate. The Steinberg lawsuit also alleges Young created Operation Unification in Genesee County and began transferring corporate assets to limited liability companies in Genesee County.
JP Morgan Chase Bank interceded in the lawsuit by claiming they had a perfected lien against the assets. They entered into a new mortgage on November 18,2009 that was recorded in Genesee County. (20091220080230)
Line C Mortgagor owns real property located in the City of Flint, Townships of Genesee and Mount Morris, Genesee County Michigan and desires to grant a Mortgage on said real property to bank as additional security for the loan.
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Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:26 am |
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The Bank included "all buildings, structures and other improvements now and in the future located on the land and all easements ....." Young was responsible for all taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs Failure to provide these responsibilities added to the Indebtedness
The mortgage was notarized by JoAnn Burks.
1. Lots 328,329, and 330 of Lyndale
Lots 260 and 261 of Northgate
Tax ID: 11-19-553-201, 11-19-553-202, 11-19-503-237
2. Lot 878 of Northgate, tax ID 14-24-553-051
Commonly known as 5390 N. Saginaw
3. Lots 36 & 37 also the West 52 feet of the North 26 feet of lot 38
Lots 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301 of Northgate
Commonly known as 5390 N. Saginaw Street Tax ID 11-19-503-034
4. Lots 250 & 251 Northgate Heights Tax ID 14-24-551-304
Commonly known as 5251 N. Saginaw (vacant land)
5. Lots 489, 490 and South 1/2 of lot 491 and the West 1/2 of vacated alley
abutting said Lots on the East Grand Boulevard Subdivision
Tax ID 11-19-501-250
Commonly known s 5398 N. Saginaw
6. Lots 6,7,8, 726, and 727 Crestline Tax ID 14-24-576-003
Mailing address 5095 N. Saginaw
Phyllis Young waived all dower rights. |
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Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:49 am |
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| I was at a business near the Village in Beecher. The Business owner told a group that he was part of an investment group that had purchased all of the land near his business and he had photos of the Village on his wall. I may have to ask about this investment group because if accurate, they lost their shirts in this venture. |
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Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:52 am |
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The Bank sued Young a second time in Federal Court in 2012. SDE was in default. The Bank had also executed a SME security agreement on November 29, 2005 with Young's additional company SDE-MRO Express, LLC. Young continued to guarantee and promised to pay all of the debt owed by SDE.
H. "Bank sued SDE and SME in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Michigan on February 13, 2009, in a case docketed as
2:09-cv-10554. On April 20,2009, a consent Judgment entered against
SDE and SME in the amount of $3,470, 129.30, with interest accruing at
a per diem rate of $441.57."
I. " Bank sued Young I the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern District
of Michigan on May 15, 2009 I a case docketed as 2:09-cv-11877."
J. "Young has requested the Bank forbear from exercising its remedies under
the Loan Documents and that the Bank dismiss the Lawsuit, "
The Bank agreed to dismiss the Lawsuit without prejudice and established a Forbearance agreement.
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Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:16 am |
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:15 a.m.
MINUTES
The Community & Economic Development Committee meeting was scheduled and properly noticed for Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at 9:15 a.m. in the Harris Auditorium, Third Floor, County Administration Building, 1101 Beach Street, Flint, Michigan
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Shaltz called the meeting to order at 9:45 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Fred Shaltz, Chairperson
Ted Hammon, Vice Chairperson
John Northrup
Raynetta Speed
Woodrow Stanley
Rose Bogardus
Richard Hammel
Archie Bailey
Members Absent: Miles Gadola
Others Present: John Mandelaris, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel; Julie Hinterman, Planning Director, Chris Kiesling, Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission; Celeste Bell, Corporation Counsel; Ron Fonger, Flint Journal; Nancy Rich, and Alicia Croff, Secretary/Stenographer.
MINUTES
September 14, 2005
Action Taken: Motion by Commissioner Bailey, supported by Commissioner Gadola, to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2005 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC COMMENT TO COMMITTEE –
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Shaltz congratulated Julie Hinterman, the new Director of the Planning Commission. She is also the first female director of that Commission. Commissioner Shaltz explained that he first had met Julie years ago when he was on the Planning Commission. She was a very efficient young lady back then, and still is.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner Shaltz explained that Mt. Morris Township Supervisor Larry Foster would not be able to attend the C/ED meeting. He explained that Commissioner Speed had several questions at the last meeting. He asked if she had received any of the answers. Commissioner Speed replied that she had received one answer. The deadline date is November 1, 2005. There is one Board of Commissioners meeting before November 1, 2005, which is October 25th. If the Community and Economic Development Committee approves the proposal, it can be then referred to the Board.
Commissioner Speed explained that at the last meeting, she had asked Mr. Foster to make arrangements to set up a meeting with Congressman Kildee’s office and Scott Streeter’s office. That has not happened. Scott Streeter was out of town for four days. Her questions still have not been answered. Commissioner Speed explained that she still has the same concern about Mt. Morris and Genesee Township. One part of the Beecher Community is in the enterprise zone and the other part isn’t. She is trying to do some major things in that area right now. Scott Streeter is on board with these enhancements. It does not make sense for one side of the Beecher Community to have an advantage over the other side if this program is an enterprise program. Commissioner Speed stated that she is asking everyone to hold off until she could talk to Mr. Foster again, and have a conversation with all the parties that are interested.
Commissioner Shaltz explained that there are four agencies that must approve the proposal: the State of Michigan, the City of Flint, the County Board of Commissioners, and Mt. Morris Township. He asked if the proposal would have to be approved again by the three agencies if the plan takes effect adding the other half of Mt. Morris Township.
Commissioner Hammel explained that if Genesee Township is included there may also have to be approval from Genesee Township. Ms. Rich replied that two things would have to happen. She would have to go through a community planning process of public hearing and the same things that happened in 1994. Genesee Township was not the original governmental unit. That would have to happen first. She would have to take the proposal back to the City of Flint, Mt. Morris Township Board, and the State of Michigan, as well as the Genesee County Community and Economic Development Committee. It would be a whole new process. She explained that it was her understanding from the Statute that Congress adopted that that is why they did not allow additional jurisdictions to come in if they were not parties to the first boundary establishment.
Commissioner Speed explained that Ms. Rich had come in today and had not said one word to her. Commissioner Speed is the County Commissioner who represents that particular area.
Ms. Rich replied that she did not mean to offend Commissioner Speed. If she had done anything to offend her, she apologizes. If she had not followed up on something she is very sorry. She takes full responsibility. She is the manager of the program. The process has not been easy. She had received a letter from HUD in December of 2004. It has taken most of the summer to get through the City of Flint’s process. She wishes she had more lead time. Part of the reason she wasn’t able to access people like Commissioner Speed is because she didn’t know that the City of Flint was going to approve the proposal. As the manager, she has done the best she could with the situation.
Commissioner Speed stated that she has been the representative of that area for ten years. Someone should have contacted her about her concerns. She has not seen Ms. Rich or Mr. Foster. Ms. Rich explained that she had been working with Congressman Kildee’s staff and they are working with HUD. She explained that she has a memo from the board to report back on that in terms of the information from the Internal Revenue Service regarding businesses that claim taxes, as well as the amount that they claim in terms of expanding the boundary area. Congressman Kildee’s office is following up on that. Tiffany Flynn from Congressman Kildee’s office was available for a meeting and she is waiting for Mr. Foster to give the date and the time. That is the best she can do as manager given the situation she has had to work with. It has been very strenuous.
Commissioner Shaltz asked if the boundary lines could be changed prior to November 1st. Ms. Rich replied that they could not. Commissioner Shaltz explained that Commissioner Speed brings up a good point. He asked if the definite deadline was November 1st. Ms. Rich replied that the reason the deadline is November 1st is that it would have to be submitted sometime this year. There would have to be six months available to go back to the community planning process. If the Congressional Act allows us to bring in another governmental unit, Congress would have to change the statute, and have a public hearing and go through the whole process, which would take another 12 months total. Unless Congress changes the law, that would not be able to be accomplished.
The November 1st deadline allows her to get the proposal to HUD so they can review and approve or disprove it. And then there is the December 1st deadline to approve any business applications for the tax credits. If it has not approved on that day, they will not be able to get their tax credits and claim them under the IRS rules.
Commissioner Shaltz asked what would happen if the Community and Economic Development Committee doesn’t approve the proposal. What would happen if only three of the agencies of the four approved it? Ms. Rich replied that the proposal would not go forward. Commissioner Shaltz stated that assuming the four agencies approve it, how soon could another amendment be added that would include Commissioner Speed’s area. Ms. Rich replied that Congressman Kildee’s office is supposed to be getting back with her. They would do a report back to the Board. Commissioner Shaltz asked if revising the map would require legislation. Ms. Rich replied that it would. Congress would have to adopt legislation.
Commissioner Stanley explained that things probably should have been clearer at the prior meeting in relationship to HUD eligibility for changing the boundaries. Commissioner Speed had asked very clearly at the prior meeting if the boundaries need to be altered. The answer could have been clearer. The answer isn’t any different today than when it was answered before. The boundaries can not be changed. That requires an Act of Congress. Commissioner Stanley explained that he understands Commissioner Speed’s point because this is something she had been asking for a long time. This looks like an opportunity to make this thing whole in terms of eligibility. Commissioner Staley explained that he appreciates what Ms. Rich has been doing. Genesee Township can not be included because it was not included before. There are some tangible issues at risk if the committee does not take action today.
Commissioner Shaltz explained that he was being forced to vote in the affirmative for a map that he disagrees with. Commissioner Speed explained that she was upset that she had received a phone call a month ago asking for her input and, at the time the phone call was made, they knew then there was nothing that could be done about the boundaries She did not want to get in the way of progress, but she is disturbed because she works extremely hard in the Mt. Morris Township/Beecher Community. That area is underserved. She asked if since the boundaries can not be changed at the present time, what needs to happen in order to look at extending those boundaries.
Ms. Rich explained that she needs the help of commissioners in order to have a stronger voice coming out of the community. She is working with Congress. She has worked with Senator Stabenow’s Office and Senator Carl Levin’s office. When the agency didn’t have any funding, she and her staff had continued working. She had gone to the hearing to plead her case. She explained that she is not a very large voice, but the elected officials helped her through. It has been a very difficult program to carry forward to get the elected. officials to hear what is needed to help the community. she asked for the Commissioner’s help to set the meetings with Congressman Kildee’s office. Commissioner Speed asked Ms. Rich to please start making arrangements to have discussions in regard to the issue. Ms. Rich stated that she would take the responsibility herself.
Commissioner Hammel stated that the committee should go forward and work with Genesee County’s very influential Congressmen to see if there could be some changes Commissioner Stanley asked that a letter be sent to Congressman Kildee’s office from the commissioners with the Chairperson’s signature, expressing the desire to see some Congressional action relating to changing the eligibility requirements for the Renewal Community Program. Commissioner Hammel stated he would work with Nancy Rich and Julie Hinterman on the letter.
Mr. Mandelaris referred to the Application to Amend Boundary Flint Area Renewal Community attached to the agenda, submitted by the City of Flint and Mt Morris Township to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He explained that they were asking for the Board and the County of Genesee to go on record in support of the application. He requested that commissioners authorize him to look at the resolution authorizing the expansion Flint Area Renewal Community Program Boundary and authorize him to prepare a resolution to the county board which would be in compliance with what has been submitted to the Committee.
Action Taken: Motion by Commissioner Hammel, supported by Commissioner Bailey, to approve the proposal and resolution authorizing expansion of the Flint Area Renewal Community Program Boundary and authorize Attorney Mandelaris to draft a resolution to that effect, and refer to the Board of Commissioners.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Mandelaris referred to the map of boundaries which was attached to the C/ED agenda. The map is a black and white copy. It does not show any color coordinating. It may not be fully intelligible. There is a color-coded map, which is much more distinguished, on record with the official minutes of the meeting. Commissioner Shaltz asked if there was a color copier in the building? Mr. Mandelaris replied that he was no aware of any color copier in the County Administration Building.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The Community and Economic Development Committee meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alicia Croff
Secretary/Stenographer
(The area added to the Renewal Zone is where the Village is located. Did he receive tax credits?)
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Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:46 am |
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We get by with a little help from our friends!
Manta shows Vernon Chapel AME Church in Flint also does business as the Richard Allen Economic Development Corporation. Although their website is down for this edc members of the church include Raynetta Speed from the Land Bank, State Representative Woodrow Stanley, County Commissioner Brenda Clack and other influential individuals. I remember seeing Charles Young in a position on this board. Also the church held a press conference on the benefits of the Stimulus Program and Young held a key role.
Searched for: RICHARD ALLEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ID Num: 723857
Entity Name: RICHARD ALLEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Type of Entity: Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
Resident Agent: RONALD P ROLAND
Registered Office Address: 6129 DETROIT ST MOUNT MORRIS MI 48458
Mailing Address: MI
Formed Under Act Number(s): 162-1982
Incorporation/Qualification Date: 5-19-1994
Jurisdiction of Origin: MICHIGAN
Number of Shares: 0
Year of Most Recent Annual Report: 11
Year of Most Recent Annual Report With Officers & Directors: 11
Status: ACTIVE Date: Present |
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Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:06 pm |
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Today was to be a show cause hearing on the case Flint Vs Operation Unification. (Remember that Charles Young Jr., the principal officer of Operation Unification, filed bankruptcy in March of 2013.
Operations Unification's attorney is Sheldon Miller of Farmington Hills. Those scheduled to appear were:
Tracy Atkinson
Mike Brown
Davis Solis (misspelled as Folice).
Howard Croft
There is a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on Operation Unification to prevent them from removing any property in dispute. The order states that after a court review the Plaintiff (City of Flint) was likely to succeed based on the merits of the case. |
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Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:01 pm |
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Count 1 is a Breach of Contract.
Paragraph 6. "On March 22, 2010, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Development Agreement ("Contract")." (exhibit 1)
7. "The funding for the contract was provided by the United States government under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which funds are to be treated as community development block grant funds and administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development."
8. "The contract required Defendant to acquire, rehabilitate and sell dilapidated single family homes in the City of Flint."
The properties involved:
638 W. Ruth Avenue;
624 W. Ruth Avenue;
645 W. Ruth Avenue;
3506 W. Winona;
646 W. Austin Avenue;
609 W. Foss Avenue;
3513 Keyes Street;
3713 Keyes Street;
610 W. Laredo (also identified as Lorado Avenue);
1318 W. Moore Street;
634 W. Austin; and
633 W. Foss Avenue. |
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Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:14 pm |
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The contract stated how payment was to be made and the amount of funds available for payment.
Operation Unification was only to use these funds for the stated properties.
Operation Unification was to execute a note and mortgage in favor of the City of Flint so that the City could recapture the money paid to Operation Unification for th acquisition and rehab of the homes.
When the housing rehabilitations were completed, Operation Unification was required to sell the homes under the terms of the US Government as describe in the contract.
Operation Unification was required to give the City of Flint certain specified reports and records so that the City could audit the documents.
There was a provision in the contract that allowed the suspension or termination of the contract if Operation Unification materially failed to perform under the contract.
The contract could be terminated for a breach of contract.
There were six (6) change orders amending the contract , such as changing the performance deadline and the number of homes to be completed.
There were Notes and Mortgages for each home. The notes required Operation Unification to deliver deeds to the City if and when there was a default of the contract. |
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Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:31 pm |
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Operation Unification is also required to pay the City of Flint's costs for obtaining the deeds to the property.
Flint states Operation Unification breached the terms of the contract when t failed to rehabilitate the homes according to the terms established by the Contract, Notes and Mortgages.
The City of Flint states Operation Unification breached the contract when it refused to sell the houses as established in the contract.
The City of Flint has obtained information and believes that Operation Unification used the federal funds for projects other than the homes.
The City of Flint states Operation Unification also breached the contract when it failed to provide reports and accounting of the funds according to the contract.
Because Operation Unification breached the contact, the City of Flint has incurred damages and is requesting equitable and monetary compensation.
*27. "As a result of Defendant's breaches of the Contract, Notes and Mortgages, Plaintiff may incur damages such as the loss of current assistance from the US government for the rehabilitation of dilapidated properties in the City of Flint and the loss of future assistance from the US, government for the rehabilitation and/or demolition of vacant, burned and/or dilapidated properties in the City of Flint" |
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Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:45 pm |
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Relief Plaintiff, City of Flint requests:
Execution and delivery of the deeds transferring each of the properties to the City of Flint.
Payment to City of Flint monetary damages greater than $25,000.
A judgment in favor of Plaintiff City of flint and against Defendant Operation Unification. |
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Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:51 pm |
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Count II Accounting
31. Defendant requested payment under the contract and Plaintiff paid Defendant.
City of Flint believes Operation Unification used the monies for projects other than the homes to be rehabbed and violated the contract.
Operation refused to provide the records, reports and accountings to the City of Flint as required under the contract. |
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