By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer
Friday, December 17, 2010
Housing chief Tommy Brooks says the buildings are suffering from years of neglect.
BROOKSVILLE — The Brooksville Housing Authority's plan to bulldoze its two subsidized apartment complexes is rolling forward.
Next stop: the City Council.
The housing board voted unanimously last month to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to relocate the residents of Hillside Estates and Summit Villas and demolish the aging buildings. The authority must include in the application a letter of support from the local government.
The council will consider the request at its regular meeting slated for 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
The housing board provided a copy of the application and a 16-page relocation plan for council members to review. "I think it's a responsible plan for the residents and the taxpayers," said housing board ...