Land Bank Mission Statement
The Rochester Land Bank Corporation will return underutilized property to productive use, preserve and create quality housing, enhance the quality of life within neighborhoods, and encourage economic opportunities.
About the Land Bank
The purpose of the land bank is to acquire, hold and dispose of real property that is vacant, abandoned or underutilized for purposes of returning those properties to productive use. This goal will be met through judicious use of land bank powers enumerated in Section 1600 of the NY Not-for-profit Corporation Law (known as the “Land Bank Act”) to specifically facilitate, manage, and implement City of Rochester designated community development projects or redevelopment plans.
The focus of the land bank is systematic treatment of vacant property consistent with the development strategies and policies created by City government and community members. The land bank will acquire and dispose of real property when a disposition strategy has been identified within the context of City designated community development projects or redevelopment plans. The disposition strategy may include holding the property in the land bank for a period of time, demolition, sale to a developer or other strategies.
Rochester Land Bank Corporation Board Membership
There are seven members of the Board of Directors, five ex officio members, and two appointed members to serve a three year terms. The directors of the Board shall be as follows:
Current Board of Directors
Ex Officio Members
- City Treasurer: Kim Jones, Board Treasurer
- Director of Development Services: Dana Miller, Board Chair
- Manager of Housing: Carol Wheeler, Board Vice-Chair
- Director of Buildings and Zoning: Gary Kirkmire
- City Council Chief of Staff: Andrea Guzzetta
Appointed Members (serve three-year terms):
- Mayor's Appointee: George Parker, Board Secretary
- City Council President's Appointee: Jacklyn Ortiz
Meetings are held at 3 p.m. in City Hall, 30 Church St, Room 223B, Rochester, New York 14614
Committees
Audit
September 8, 2014 Agenda
September 9, 2015 Agenda
September 15, 2016 Agenda
September 14, 2017 Agenda
September 14, 2018 Agenda
- Gary Kirkmire, Chair
- Andrea Guzzetta
- Kim Jones
- George Parker
Finance
- Kim Jones, Chair
- Dana Miller
- Gary Kirkmire
Governance
- Andrea Guzzetta, Chair
- George Parker
- Dana Miller
Reports
Policies
Frequently Asked Questions