Council approves sale of 21 acres in Fox Ridge Industrial Park to developer for food‑grade manufacturing

The Fond du Lac City Council on June 4 unanimously approved a resolution to sell 21 acres of city-owned property in Fox Ridge Industrial Park to a developer who plans a food-grade manufacturing tenant.

Community Development Director Benson told the council the purchase price is $27,500 per acre and the total sales price presented was $673,000. She described the potential building as about 150,000 square feet with a second-phase opportunity for another 150,000 square feet. Benson said the first phase could employ as many as 200 workers with an additional 100 jobs possible if the second phase proceeds.

Benson said staff recommended approval because the development would put otherwise unused industrial land into productive use and expand the city’s tax base. "Not only will this, utilize effectively and efficiently a sound portion of our Fox Ridge, but bring additional tax base to the city and an additional employment opportunities as well," Benson said.

Councilmember Mullen asked whether the tenant would be manufacturing or warehousing; Benson replied it would be a manufacturing tenant, specifically a food-grade operation. The council moved and seconded the resolution from the dais, and the vote passed unanimously.

The sale is listed as Resolution No. 9184. Council discussion at the June 4 meeting did not include buyer identity beyond a developer representative being interested; the motion authorized the sale on the terms presented and staff recommended proceeding with closing and subsequent development steps.