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Council approves 10‑year $1‑per‑year lease of downtown lot to Merritt House Realty; some council members voice concern
Summary
The council approved a 10‑year lease of a downtown parking lot to Merritt House Realty at $1 per year, requiring the lessee to resurface, restripe and maintain the lot; several residents and one council member objected to the low rent and called for accountability.
The Decatur City Council approved an ordinance leasing a downtown municipal lot to Merritt House Realty on a 10‑year term at the nominal rent of $1 per year, with the lessee responsible for resurfacing, striping and ongoing maintenance. City staff said Merritt House is expanding nearby and needs parking; the lease requires the company to upgrade and maintain the lot rather than the city performing those…
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