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Emerald Youth Foundation updates task force on Holly Park property negotiations and program plans
Summary
Emerald Youth representatives said they are in contract negotiations to acquire the Midway property at Holly Park for a multi-use youth and community center; the purchase still requires city council approval and programming, sports fields, and a potential medical clinic remain under discussion.
Emerald Youth Foundation staff told the African American Equity Restoration Task Force the nonprofit is in contract negotiations to acquire the Midway property at Holly Park and intends to develop sports fields, community programming and a career center there if approved. Caitlin Chesley, East Area Director and director of sports for Emerald Youth Foundation, said Emerald was selected as the preferred recipient last fall and that talks on the purchase contract are ongoing. "Prior to that happening, it still does have to go before City Council," Chesley said, adding that the council hearing could be in August but that the timetable depends on both…
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