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Council authorizes Roswell Development Authority to enter negotiations for Bowen Road parcel; residents ask to be included
Summary
Mayor and council voted unanimously to authorize the Roswell Development Authority to negotiate the sale or development of a city-owned parcel at Bowen Road and Highway 92 with a minimum sales price set at $5 million. Nearby residents raised concerns about security, privacy and noise and asked to be kept informed.
The City of Roswell Mayor and City Council on Sept. 22 approved a resolution authorizing the Roswell Development Authority (RDA) to enter negotiations on a city-owned property at Bowen Road and Highway 92, with council setting a floor sales price of no less than $5,000,000. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Why it matters: the property borders a residential community (the Orchards of Roswell) and residents told council they want ongoing notice and input as negotiations proceed. Council members and staff said any negotiated agreement would return to council for approval before a final sale or development contract is executed.
Residents who spoke urged the council to consider privacy, security, lighting and…
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