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Council questions terms of veterans’ homes program after city land conveyance proposal
Summary
Council members asked staff to review terms that allow veterans to sell homes received through the Operation Finally Home program after five years, noting the city conveys lots while the nonprofit and volunteers build the dwellings.
Irving — During the City Council work session May 4, members discussed a proposed amendment and conveyance of city-owned lots to Operation Finally Home, a nonprofit that constructs and donates homes to veterans. Several council members asked staff to review program terms that allow veteran recipients to sell the house after a five-year occupancy period.
City staff presented a proposed amendment to an existing development agreement that would convey a lot at 332 South Britton in substitution for 322 South Britton as part of a multi-lot, Operation Finally Home partnership. Staff explained the city’s contribution is the lot; the homes…
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