Flatz workforce PILOTs

Simtob's property management director described his accountability work with the city ombudsman and asked the Council to support the pilots.

Simtob's finance director said the pilots give cost predictability that helps the company avoid rent increases.

Pacific Flats community manager and Carolina Flats tenant described the rehab's impact and urged approval so families like hers can stay.

Advent House's director said Lansing is in a housing crisis, landlords who do good work need support, and urged approval of the pilots.

Supported items 4-7 but urged stricter, legally binding safeguards for all PILOT applicants — compliance records, income limits, audits and penalties.

Argued these pilots are a genuine tax cut on existing buildings, and said subsidies should prioritize the poorest residents rather than workforce housing.