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Spring Oaks board approves purchase of 1707 Westwood Avenue to secure school access, enable workforce housing plan
Summary
At a Sept. 3 special meeting, the Spring Oaks School Board voted to buy 1707 Westwood Avenue to secure a road and utility connection for Westwood Elementary and to preserve an option for district workforce housing; funding, financing and next steps were discussed.
The Spring Oaks School Board voted Sept. 3 to purchase the property at 1707 Westwood Avenue to secure road and utility access for Westwood Elementary and to preserve an option for future district workforce housing.
Board members approved the purchase during a special meeting called because the property’s seller had set an imminent closing date. The board recorded a voice vote in favor after a motion was made by Mrs. Cook and seconded by Mr. Ramos; no opposition was recorded.
District staff told the board the parcel would allow a north-side connection that shortens utility runs for the school’s cafeteria and plumbing, and could reduce construction costs compared with routing services to McGray. A staff presenter said the connection would “help us out with the cost of Westwood with utilities, with sewer and electric.”
Presenters also described a separate,…
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