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High Point council approves lease with High Point University for boathouse at O'Connor/Ocala Lake
Summary
The High Point City Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with High Point University for a boathouse and associated site work at O'Connor/Ocala Lake after public comment from residents, university coaches and lake users and answers from city staff about site plans, landscaping and fencing.
The High Point City Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with High Point University for a boathouse and associated facilities on O'Connor/Ocala Lake.
Council approved the measure by voice vote after public comment from residents, members of local sailing and rowing clubs, and university representatives. Mayor Cyril Jefferson moved to approve the item; Councilmember Andrew seconded the motion and the council approved the resolution by voice vote.
Supporters—including High Point University athletic director Dan Hauser and coaches Jessica Dietrich and Burton Wicker—said a boathouse is necessary for a Division I rowing program and argued the facility would bring events and visitors to the city. “We are investing around $15,000,000 over the next 6 to 8 years,” Athletic Director Dan Hauser told the…
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