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Commission declares South Olive Avenue parcel surplus to negotiate Norton Museum ground lease for cultural park

5810203 · August 19, 2025
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The commission approved a resolution declaring a portion of city-owned land at 1450 South Olive Avenue surplus to begin negotiations with the Norton Museum of Art on a long-term ground lease for a proposed public cultural park; staff said the city would not pay for art or construction and would retain some road maintenance responsibilities.

The City Commission on Aug. 18 declared a portion of city-owned property at 1450 South Olive Avenue surplus and authorized staff to negotiate terms for a long-term ground lease with the Norton Museum of Art to create a public cultural park.

Armando Fon, assistant city administrator, presented concept renderings and historical context for the park site, which sits east of the Norton Museum between Olive Avenue and Flagler Drive and fronts the…

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