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Redevelopment Department

The City of Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment assists in creating and maintaining a vibrant, prosperous, economically balanced community offering housing and employment opportunities for low- to moderate-income citizens. Through the administration of programs designed to eliminate slum and blight, create affordable housing opportunities, build and maintain the physical infrastructure of eligible neighborhoods, provide for urgent need, and facilitate economic development activities, the Department works diligently toward improving the quality of life for all citizens.

 

Redevelopment Department
301 City Hall, 17 Harding Avenue,
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone 812-232-0018
Fax 812-235-3652

 

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Executive Director
Cliff Lambert

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Real Estate Administrator
Dean Branson

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Housing & Community Facilities Admin
Mike Kass

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Redevelopment Grants/Planning Admin
Phil Kesner

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Public Works Administrator
R. David Walker

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Finance Administrator
Cynthia A. Chandler

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Office Manager
Phenny Hall

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Positions and Nature of Work –

Executive Director
Cliff Lambert
Overall management and operation of the Department of Redevelopment in accordance with the work program, budget, and personnel policies of the Redevelopment Commission. The position is the chief administrative office of the Department of Redevelopment.

Real Estate Administrator

Dean Branson
Coordinates and administers the Department's responsibilities related to acquisition and disposition of real property, demolition of condemned buildings, recovery of demolition sites and the finance of development projects.

Public Works Administrator

R. David Walker
Coordinates and administers the Department's programs for the design and construction of public improvements, such as street pavement, curb, gutters, parks, buildings, and facilities.

Housing & Community Facilities Administrator

Mike Kass
Coordinates and administers the Department's programs for community facility rehabilitation, housing rehabilitation, new residential construction, and housing counseling.

Redevelopment Grants/Planning Administrator

Phil Kesner
Provides technical and research assistance to the Department in preparing reports, plans, and studies for projects undertaken by the Department.  The position writes and administers grants, often for non-profit agencies, and partners with other organizations and governmental units to oversee and facilitate grants management and technical assistance. This position also assists with the set-up and documentation required for the Federal IDIS system and maintains the Department's Web sites.

Finance Administrator

Cynthia A. Chandler
Provides on-going financial analysis for Redevelopment accounts by preparing monthly computer-generated reports for monitoring contract expenditures as required by law. The position coordinates the Department’s withdrawal of funds through the Federal IDIS system and is the local administrator for the IDIS system. The position is responsible for preparing the Department’s payroll, insurance and pension documents, along with accounts payable and accounts receivable.

 

Office Manager
Phenny Hall
Provides secretarial functions for all programs administered by the Department of Redevelopment.

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