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Corvallis council authorizes purchase of 940 NW Harrison for county housing use
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to complete purchase of 940 Northwest Harrison Boulevard and prepare the property for use by Benton County to house individuals with low incomes.
The Corvallis City Council approved a resolution on April 7 authorizing the city manager to complete purchase and prepare a property at 940 Northwest Harrison Boulevard for use by Benton County for housing individuals with low incomes.
During the meeting the city recorder read the resolution and a councilor moved to approve the resolution. Council discussion thanked staff for moving quickly to secure the property, noting the administrative complexity of using federal funds and the short timelines often associated with housing transactions. The motion passed unanimously.
What’s next: the city manager is authorized to take the steps necessary to complete the purchase and ready the property for county operations; staff will coordinate the property-transition details with Benton County and report back to council as the acquisition progresses.
