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Town says OLS purchase on track but inspection finds elevated radon, roof work needed
Summary
Town staff said closing on 'OLS' is on track for June 30, but inspection flagged high radon levels and earlier-than-expected roof work; the diocese agreed to a $20,000 purchase-price reduction and staff expects a Forest Service special-use permit transfer.
Alta Town staff told the council June 18 they remain on track to close on the OLS property on June 30 but disclosed inspection findings that will require remediation before long-term occupancy.
Staff members said the property inspection recorded two unanticipated items: elevated radon readings and a roof that will likely need replacement earlier than the town had planned. "The two main things being the radon measures and then also that maybe the roof needs to be replaced sooner than later," a staff member said during the update.
To cover remediation, town staff said the property seller, identified as the Catholic parish, agreed to reduce the purchase price by $20,000; staff said they expect an addendum that reflects that concession. Town staff also described work with the U.S. Forest Service on two administrative steps: (1) a revocation form the diocese would sign to transfer or revoke its existing special‑use permit, and (2) a supplemental application the town will file to request the special‑use permit in the town's name. Staff said the Forest Service indicated existing scheduled events at the property can continue while the permit paperwork is processed.
Mayor Burke later discussed radon in more detail during departmental remarks, noting the town's geology and that the property test found levels about 15 times higher than the World Health Organization guideline. "The radon level inside the building is about 15 times higher than that judged safe by the World Health Organization," the mayor said.
Staff briefed the council that the radon issue can be mitigated and that the seller's price concession should cover much of the immediate work. They said they will bring a lease and related documents back to the council once the purchase and permit steps progress.
No formal council action was taken June 18; staff said they expect to complete documents and return with a lease and permitting updates in the weeks following closing.
