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Council authorizes $4 million purchase of roughly 66 acres on Samish Crest
Summary
After executive-session briefing, the council authorized the mayor to close purchase of about 66 acres on Samish Crest for $4,000,000 with an anticipated closing on or around March 7, 2025.
The Bellingham City Council authorized the mayor on Feb. 10 to close a real estate purchase of approximately 66 acres on Samish Crest for $4,000,000, with a closing date on or around March 7, 2025.
The authorization followed an executive-session briefing about potential property acquisitions and was moved by Council Member Skip Williams and seconded by Council Member Michael Loquist. The motion passed 7-0.
Why it matters: The council did not include detailed public description of intended public uses in the open-session report. The action authorizes the mayor to complete the purchase under the city’s previously executed purchase-and-sale agreement with TAO Property LLC, Mickey and Carol Guillot, and Cal and Bernetta Leanstra.
Procedural note: The matter was discussed in executive session for real estate purposes; council made the authorization in open session as permitted under state law.
Ending: The council’s vote authorizes the mayor to execute the closing consistent with the agreed purchase terms and the tentative March 7, 2025 closing date.
