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Copperas Cove council approves lease of Allen House to Historical Society, pledges $150,000 in matching funds

2221808 · January 22, 2025
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Summary

Council authorized a 10-year lease (with two five-year options) to the Copperas Cove Historical Society for the Allen House at 401 N. Main, and directed staff to prepare a forthcoming $150,000 budget amendment to provide matching funds for grants to restore the property.

The Copperas Cove City Council on Feb. 4 authorized the city manager to sign a lease with the Copperas Cove Historical Society for the Allen House, a city-owned historic house at 401 North Main Street.

City Manager Ryan Havelock told council the proposed lease is an initial 10-year term with two additional five-year renewal options, for a potential total of 20 years. The Historical Society would be responsible for inspecting the premises with the city, prioritizing repairs and improvements, inventorying personal property in the building, paying…

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