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Debate over sale of 74 Groveland Street focuses on church parking, public process and OCIC option
Summary
The Oberlin City Council considered Ordinance 25‑07 to declare 74 Groveland Street surplus and authorize a competitive sealed-bid sale, but the motion to approve the ordinance on first reading failed after public testimony from church representatives and discussion of alternative routes including a public hearing or routing the matter to OCIC.
The Oberlin City Council considered Ordinance 25‑07, which would declare real property at 74 Groveland Street surplus and authorize the city manager to sell it by competitive sealed bid, but the council did not approve the ordinance on first reading after extended public comment and discussion of alternatives.
The ordinance, as read into the record by the clerk, authorized sale by competitive sealed bid with a minimum acceptable bid of $20,000; conveyance by quitclaim deed “as is;” advertising requirements and retention of the city’s right to reject any and all bids. The ordinance also directed that notice be posted and the sale be prepared by the city law director.
Pastor Albert Miller and…
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