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Pensacola council approves $950,000 purchase for Hollis T. Williams stormwater park after debate
Summary
The City Council voted 6-1 to buy a leased parcel at 1800 North Palafox Street for $950,000 plus closing costs as part of the Hollis T. Williams Stormwater Park project after a discussion on appraisal, future use and funding sources.
Pensacola City Council on the final vote approved purchase of the property at 1800 North Palafox Street for $950,000 plus closing costs to add to the Hollis T. Williams Stormwater Park project.
Council members approved the acquisition 6-1 after debate over the appraisal, whether the site will be demolished to expand Long Hollow Pond and whether the city should prioritize blighted parcels. Council member Breyer made the motion and Council member Wiggins seconded it.
The council heard from Dina Stallworth, the city’s property and lease manager, who said the purchase is one of four parcels the city is negotiating along the north edge of Long Hollow Pond and that the…
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