Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook wants the city to use the services of residents who want to help people avoid foreclosures.

“There are people in the community who have come to me saying they would like to help,” Brook said. “It is a great thing that people are looking to help others; we should be thinking of forming a Foreclosure Avoidance Team. We don’t have the staff to form such a committee, but we can put together a booklet to help residents avoid foreclosure. A lot of residents do not know about the different ways to avoid foreclosure; the booklet will help them.”

Brook said heis excited about the neighborhood stabilization program that is aimed at helping cities affected by foreclosures. "We are building a list of potential customers that can take advantage of the program. I am really looking forward to seeing the program implemented. We are committed to spending every dollar," he said.

“It is a great program,” Commissioner Roy Gold said. “We should let residents know the details of the program. Lots of people have been contacting me; it is a very popular program across the nation.”

City Manager Mike Levinson said the city will set up a separate phone number for people to call and get details about the program. “We have an innovative strategy. We are anxious to get rolling," he said.